Question:

What are the different levers in an LBO?

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Answer:

Deal Levers:

Entry multiple
Exit multiple

Financial Levers:

Amount of debt
Different types of debt

Operating Levers:

Improving efficiency of the business
Cost synergies
Optimizing SG&A spend
Expanding margins

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