Basic Leveraged Buyout Modeling

Leveraged buyouts (LBOs) are among the most risky and complex financial transactions, and typically set the floor or minimum valuation. Learn how to quickly gauge the feasibility of an LBO without building a full-blown, complex LBO model.

In this course you will:

• Receive a condensed overview of LBO modeling that incorporates all the major inputs and value drivers of an LBO transaction including rationale and ideal candidates
• Construct and sensitize a basic leveraged buyout model from scratch
• Analyze basic credit and leverage statistics and equity sources that drive the LBO model
• Build condensed IRR sensitivity analysis to evaluate financial sponsor returns

Note: Bring your PC laptop with Microsoft Excel installed and a CD-ROM drive. Mac applications may not be as effective.

Prerequisite: Intermediate proficiency using Excel and a solid grasp of basic accounting fundamentals.

Who should attend? Financial analysts/managers, mergers & acquisitions professionals, leveraged finance and credit professionals, strategic planning professionals, financial management consultants, private equity, buyout and venture capital professionals.