Harvard Business School (case studies on LBOs)

Harvard Business School’s case studies on leveraged buyouts (LBOs) analyze how investors acquire companies using a mix of their own funds and borrowed money. The goal is to improve the company’s value and eventually sell it for a profit. These cases explore strategies for financing the deal, managing risks, and driving growth. They serve as educational tools to understand the complexities of large acquisitions, financial structuring, and the importance of operational improvements, providing insights into how private equity firms make investment decisions and generate returns.