LBO & Paper LBO
What is an excess cash flow (ECF) sweep in a credit agreement, and how is it typically structured?
Model answer
An ECF sweep is a mandatory prepayment provision requiring the borrower to apply a percentage of annually calculated excess cash flow (a defined term approximating FCF after mandatory debt service,…
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