Your question is Explain LBO Mechanics. Take a moment with it on the right.
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Explain the mechanics of an LBO (Leveraged Buyout) on paper.
Cover the entry valuation, sources and uses, debt paydown from cash flow, exit valuation, and sponsor returns. Show the arithmetic for MOIC and IRR, and explain how changes in operating performance, leverage, and the exit multiple affect returns.