LBO & Paper LBO
Why does adding leverage increase IRR in a paper LBO, all else equal — and what's the catch?
Model answer
More debt means less equity at entry. Since enterprise-level returns (EBITDA growth + EV change) are spread over a smaller equity base, the percentage return on equity is magnified — classic…
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