Certificate in LBOs: Key Principles

• Introduction to Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs): Understanding the basics of LBOs, including the concept, structure, and key players.
• Financial Modeling: Building financial models using Excel to analyze and value LBOs, including cash flow projections, debt sizing, and equity returns.
• Capital Structuring: Exploring the various forms of capital used in LBOs, including senior debt, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity, and how to optimize capital structures for maximum returns.
• Due Diligence: Conducting thorough due diligence on potential LBO targets, including financial, operational, and legal due diligence.
• Negotiation and Execution: Negotiating and executing LBO deals, including letter of intent (LOI) negotiations, due diligence, and closing processes.
• Exit Strategies: Understanding the various exit strategies for LBOs, including sale to a strategic buyer, sale to a financial buyer, IPO, or dividend recapitalization.
• Regulatory and Legal Considerations: Reviewing the regulatory and legal considerations for LBOs, including antitrust laws, securities laws, and other relevant regulations.
• Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks in LBO transactions, including market risks, credit risks, and operational risks.