LBO & Paper LBO
What IRR do PE sponsors typically target, and how does that frame a paper LBO answer?
Model answer
The conventional target is roughly a ~20-25% IRR and ~2.0-3.0x MOIC over a ~5-year hold (varies by fund, vintage, and market). Use this to frame conclusions: after computing returns, say whether the…
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