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B Basic

  • How a PE fund works8m
  • What makes a good LBO candidatePro8m
  • Value creation plans and exitsPro9m

A Advanced

  • The paper LBO, step by stepPro12m
  • Solving the paper LBO backwardsPro9m
  • How PE interviews test judgmentPro10m
  • FlashcardsPro0/24
  • Basic quizPro80% passes
  • Advanced quizPro80% passes
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What makes a good LBO candidate

The best buyout targets turn earnings into cash reliably, need little reinvestment, and have something the new owner can improve. A great company at a silly price is still a bad deal.

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