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Leveraged Buyouts 101: How Private Equity Finances Mega-Deals

September 12, 2026May 2, 2026 by Bruno

A leveraged buyout uses debt to amplify equity returns. Learn how LBO capital structure, IRR targets, covenants, and exit strategies actually work — with a full worked example.

Categories Market Education Tags capital structure, investing basics, IRR, LBO explained, leveraged buyouts, private equity

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