LBO Transactions Evaluation Quiz
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What is one of the typical measures of performance used to evaluate LBO transactions?

  • Free cash flow yield
  • Operating profit margin (correct)
  • Net income
  • Debt-to-equity ratio
  • In an LBO transaction, what is the purpose of using high levels of debt by financial sponsors?

  • To comply with a legal requirement for maximum equity financing
  • To ensure full financing by the financial sponsor
  • To decrease financial risk for the target company (correct)
  • To decrease returns for the financial sponsors
  • Why do financial sponsors typically seek at least a 20% annualized return for LBO transactions?

  • To decrease their overall risk exposure
  • To maximize tax benefits from the transaction
  • To compensate for the illiquidity and riskiness of such investments (correct)
  • To match the industry average returns
  • What does the Money multiple measure in an LBO transaction?

    <p>Return relative to the initial equity investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best describes a key characteristic of a good candidate for an LBO?

    <p>Stable and predictable cash flows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason financial sponsors use leverage in LBO transactions?

    <p>To increase returns for the financial sponsors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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