Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs):

 LBOs are a type of business transaction that became popular in the 1980s.
 In an LBO, more than 50 percent of a company's ownership changes hands.
 Financial sponsors, typically private equity firms or hedge funds, lead LBOs.
 LBOs involve a significant amount of debt (leverage) to fund the acquisition, typically 60-
70 percent of the total capital, with the rest in equity.
 The goal of financial sponsors in LBOs is to earn higher returns than their cost of capital,
often in the high teens or low 20 percent range.
 They achieve these returns by using leverage and improving the profitability of acquired
companies over a holding period of 3-7 years.

LBO Analysis as a Valuation Tool:

 LBO analysis is used to assess what a financial sponsor can pay for a business while still
achieving their required rate of return.
 It is considered an important reference point for company valuation.
 LBO valuations are typically considered a floor or lower-end valuation because they
require higher rates of return than traditional discounted cash flow (DCF) analyses, and
there are usually no post-acquisition synergies.

Key Participants in an LBO:

1. Financial Sponsor: The private equity firm or hedge fund leading the LBO.
2. Debt Provider: The entity providing the debt financing for the LBO, which can be a bank,
specialized lender, or institutional investor.
3. Company Management: The existing executive team of the company undergoing the
LBO, often investing their equity and incentivized to grow the business.
4. Investment Bankers: They help arrange debt financing and can act as M&A advisors in
the LBO transaction.

Debt in LBOs:

 Debt is a crucial component of LBOs.

 Financial sponsors aim to secure low-cost debt while managing the risk of not meeting
financial projections and debt covenants.
 LBOs typically involve senior debt (with the lowest interest rate) and junior debt (with
higher interest rates and sometimes equity-like features like warrants).

Equity in LBOs:

 Equity is the final piece of the LBO financing puzzle and can be common or preferred
equity.
 Financial sponsors usually provide preferred equity, giving them priority over common
shareholders (usually management and earlier investors).

Growing the Business in an LBO:

  After the LBO is completed, the financial sponsor and company management work
together to make the business more profitable.
 As the company generates cash, it pays down debt, increasing the value of equity
holdings.

LBO Example:

 A company with $100 million of EBITDA undergoes an LBO at a $1 billion valuation

(Tenex EBITDA multiple).
 The LBO is financed with 70 percent debt and 30 percent equity.
 Over time, as the company generates cash and its EBITDA grows, its enterprise value
increases.
 If the company is sold for 100 percent cash, the equity holders can realize substantial
returns on their initial investment.

Factors Driving LBO Returns:

 LBO returns are driven by increasing EBITDA, paying down debt, and achieving high exit
values.
 Ideal LBO candidates are market leaders in growing industries with strong cash flow and
efficient capital requirements, led by effective management teams.
 Borrowing at low interest rates, using more debt in the purchase price, and capitalizing
on multiple arbitrage (buying low and selling high) are key factors for high equity investor
returns.

Exit and Monetization:

 Exit refers to fully or mostly getting out of an investment.

 Monetization means getting cash from the investment, which can involve selling all,
some, or none of the investment.
 Common exit strategies include selling the entire company, conducting an IPO, or
executing a dividend recapitalization.
 Each strategy has its advantages and drawbacks, and private equity firms often choose a
combination of them based on market conditions and investment goals.

In essence, this passage provides a comprehensive overview of LBOs, their analysis, key
participants, financing structure, growth strategy, and various exit and monetization options used
by private equity firms in the world of mergers and acquisitions.

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Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs):

 LBOs are like a special way of buying a company.

 A financial sponsor, often a private equity firm or hedge fund, leads the process.
  They use a lot of borrowed money (debt) to buy the company, along with some of their
own money (equity).
 Their goal is to make a lot of money by improving the company and selling it later.

LBO Analysis as a Valuation Tool:

 LBO analysis helps figure out how much to pay for a company and still make a good
profit.
 It's like a reference point for pricing a company.
 This kind of valuation usually gives the lowest possible value because it needs higher
profits to work than other methods.

Key People in an LBO:

1. Financial Sponsor: The company that wants to buy another company.

2. Debt Provider: The bank or investors that lend money for the purchase.
3. Company Management: The people running the company being bought.
4. Investment Bankers: They help with the money part of the deal.

Debt in LBOs:

 Debt is a big part of LBOs.

 The goal is to get as much cheap debt as possible without making the company too risky.
 There are two kinds: senior debt (cheaper) and junior debt (a bit riskier and more
expensive).

Equity in LBOs:

 Equity is the money the buyer puts in themselves.

 The buyer usually gets preferred equity, which means they have more rights than regular
shareholders.

Growing the Business in an LBO:

 After buying the company, the buyer and the existing management team work together
to make it more profitable.
 As the company makes money, it pays off the debt, and the value of the company goes
up.

LBO Example:

 Imagine a company that makes $100 million in profit.

 It's bought for $1 billion with 70% borrowed money and 30% from the buyer.
 Over five years, the company makes more money and becomes worth $1.611 billion.
 When it's sold for cash, the buyer can make a big profit.

What Makes LBOs Profitable:

  LBOs make money by increasing profit, paying off debt, and selling at a high price.
 Good companies to buy are leaders in growing industries, with lots of cash, managed
well.
 Borrowing money cheaply, using more debt, and selling high all help make more money.

Exit and Monetization:

 Exit means getting out of an investment.

 Monetization means getting money from the investment, which can be selling some or all
of it.
 There are different ways to get money, like selling the whole company, going public, or
giving out dividends.
 Companies usually use a mix of these methods based on what's best for them.

In short, the text explains how LBOs work, how they're valued, who's involved, the role of debt
and equity, how to make a profit, and how to get money out of the investment when you're done
with it.

Building an LBO Model and Valuing a Company:

This session is about creating an LBO model and understanding how it helps value a company.
First, let's review what a Leveraged Buyout (LBO) is and what drives the returns.

Leveraged Buyout Basics:

 An LBO is when a company is bought using a lot of borrowed money (debt), usually 60-
70% of the company's total value.
 After buying the company, the buyer and its management team work to make the
company more profitable.
 As the company makes money, it pays off the debt, and the value of the company grows.
 This growth can lead to significant profits for the investors.

Example of LBO Math:

Let's take an example: A company with $100 million in profit is bought for $1 billion, with 70%
borrowed money and 30% from the buyer. Each year, the company generates $50 million in free
cash flow and keeps growing. In five years, it's worth $1.611 billion. If the company is sold for
cash, the initial investors can make a substantial profit.

Key Factors for LBO Returns:

Several factors drive returns in an LBO:

 Increasing revenues and profit (EBITDA).

 Borrowing money at low-interest rates.
 Using more debt in the purchase.
 Selling the company at a higher multiple than what it was bought for.
This last point means buying low and selling high.

Steps to Build an LBO Model:

1. Entry Assumptions: Make assumptions about the purchase, like how much the company
is worth, its growth rate, exit value, and transaction fees.
2. Sources and Uses Table: Create a table showing where the money for the purchase
comes from and where it goes.
3. Financial Projections: Project future financial statements, focusing on cash flows.
4. Debt Schedule: Plan how the debt will be paid off over time.
5. Calculate Returns: Determine the returns based on the assumed exit value.

IRRs and Moic:

 IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is a measure of how much money you can make each year
on your investment.
 Moic (Money on Invested Capital) measures how much you make compared to what you
initially put in.

Assessing the Investment:

After calculating IRR and Moic, you can see if the investment meets your financial goals. Most
private equity firms aim for high teens or low 20% IRR.

Sensitivity Analysis:

This involves testing different assumptions (like entry and exit multiples, growth rates, and debt
amounts) to see how they impact returns. It helps you understand how flexible your investment
strategy can be.

In simple terms, building an LBO model helps investors figure out how much money they can
make by buying a company, using a lot of debt, and growing it. They make money when the
company does well, the debt is paid off, and they sell it for more than they paid. The model helps
them plan and understand if the investment will be profitable.

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Sensitivity Analysis (Continued):

 Sensitivity analysis is like testing different "what if" scenarios.

 You change some of the important assumptions (like how much you pay for the company
or how fast it grows), and you see how those changes affect your returns.

Example:
Imagine you find out that you can pay a bit more for the company, sell it for a bit less later, and
purstill make good money. This flexibility gives you comfort in your investment plan.

Conclusion:

 Building an LBO model is a way for investors to understand if buying a company with
borrowed money is a smart move.
 It involves making assumptions, planning where the money comes from and goes,
projecting future financial numbers, and figuring out when and how the debt gets paid
off.
 It helps you calculate returns (like IRR and Moic) to see if the investment meets your
goals.
 Sensitivity analysis helps you test different scenarios to make sure your investment plan is
flexible and robust.

In a nutshell, an LBO model is a tool for investors to make informed decisions about buying and
growing companies with borrowed money, aiming to make a profit down the road. It's all about
numbers and scenarios to ensure a successful investment.

WEEK 3

ACCRETION and DILUTION

Accretion Dilution Analysis is a way to figure out how a company's profits
(earnings per share or EPS) will change after it buys another company. This helps the
buyer decide how much they can pay for the new company and how to structure the
deal.

Important Information Needed: To do this analysis, we need to know a few things:

1. How much the new company costs.

2. What the new company is expected to earn in the future.
3. How the buyer plans to pay for the purchase.
4. How the deal is structured.

Accretion and Dilution are the two key ideas:

 Accretion means that after considering the impact of buying the new
company, the buyer's profits per share go up compared to what they would
be without the purchase.
 Dilution means the buyer's profits per share go down because of the
acquisition.
Focus on Future: This analysis doesn't care about past results but looks at what's
expected in the current year and the few years after the deal. It's important because
investors want to know if the deal will make their shares worth more in the future.

Steps in the Analysis:

1. First, we calculate the buyer's profits per share without the new company,
which is our starting point.
2. Then, we figure out the expected profits after buying the new company. This
includes considering things like cost savings, extra debt, interest expenses,
and other financial factors.
3. We combine the profits of the new company and the buyer's original profits
after adjusting for taxes.
4. We divide this combined profit by the number of shares to find the new
profits per share after the deal.

Accretive or Dilutive: In your example, the new profits per share ($4.41) are less
than the buyer's original profits per share ($4.45), so the deal is dilutive, meaning it
lowers the buyer's earnings per share.

This analysis helps companies decide if buying another company will make their
shareholders better off or worse off in the future. It's like looking into a crystal ball to
see if the deal will be a good idea for the company and its investors.
IPO GREEN SHOE OPTION

STABLIZATION AND OVERSUBSCRIPTION

Stabilization in an IPO:

After an IPO is priced and the company's shares start trading on the stock exchange,
there can be fluctuations in the stock price due to various factors, including supply
and demand dynamics, investor sentiment, and market conditions. Stabilization is a
process used to manage these fluctuations and maintain a stable or upward
trajectory in the stock's price during the initial trading period.

The Over-Allotment Option (Green Shoe Provision):

1. What It Is: The over-allotment option, or Green Shoe provision, is a special

arrangement in the IPO underwriting process. It allows the lead underwriter
(often the investment bank) to purchase additional shares from the company
or selling shareholders (usually up to 15% of the original IPO offering size) at
the IPO price.
2. Purpose: The primary purpose of the Green Shoe provision is to provide the
underwriters with flexibility in managing the stock's price and ensuring a
smooth trading debut. It helps stabilize the stock price in the aftermarket by
allowing the underwriter to cover any short positions.
3. How It Works: When an IPO is oversubscribed (demand from investors
exceeds the number of shares available in the offering), the underwriters may
allocate more shares to investors than were originally issued. This effectively
creates a short position for the underwriters.
4. Stabilization: If the stock price starts to trade below the IPO price in the
aftermarket (the period after the stock begins trading), the stabilization agent
(typically the lead underwriter) can purchase shares in the open market to
support the stock price. This buying activity helps stabilize the price and
prevents it from falling too quickly.
5. Covering Short Positions: Additionally, the shares purchased in the open
market can be used to cover the short position created by over-allocating
shares to investors. This allows the underwriters to fulfill their commitments to
investors without putting downward pressure on the stock.
6. Exercising the Green Shoe Option: If the stock performs well and trades
above the IPO price, the stabilization agent may not need to buy shares in the
open market. In this case, they may exercise the Green Shoe provision to get
additional shares from the company or selling shareholders. These additional
shares can be used to cover the over-allocation.

In summary, the Green Shoe provision is a tool that helps underwriters manage the
stock's price and ensures that they can meet their commitments to investors without
negatively impacting the stock's performance. It's an important mechanism in the
IPO process that contributes to price stability and the overall success of the offering.