Leveraged Buyout
A Leveraged Buyout (LBO) occurs when a company is acquired using borrowed money, with the acquired company's assets often serving as collateral for the loans. This allows the buyer, usually a private equity firm, to invest less of their own capital while aiming for high returns. The goal is to improve the company’s performance and profitability post-acquisition, ultimately selling it or taking it public for profit, ideally paying off the debt in the process. LBOs can enable significant growth, but they also carry risks, especially if the company does not perform as expected.
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A leveraged buyout (LBO) is a financial strategy where an investor or a group of investors purchases a company using a significant amount of borrowed money. The idea is to use the company's assets as collateral for the loans. The goal is to improve the company's performance and profitability, allowing the investors to pay off the debt and eventually sell the company at a profit. LBOs can lead to greater returns for investors but also come with higher risks, as the company must generate enough cash flow to service the debt.