LBO & Paper LBO
Why are cyclical businesses generally riskier LBO candidates, and when can a sponsor still pursue one?
Model answer
Cyclical businesses (commodities, autos, homebuilders) have cash flows that swing with the economic cycle. Because LBO debt requires fixed payments through the cycle, a downturn at the trough can…
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