Debt in private equity deals: a role play

This case presents the financial and operational situation of a company subject to a Management Buy-In. Students can be divided between lenders (Banks, or Private Debt firms) and borrowers (Private Equity firms) and discuss the appropriate capital structure for the target company. In doing so, stude...

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Main Author: Phalippou, L
Format: Internet publication
Language:English
Published: 2023
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Summary:This case presents the financial and operational situation of a company subject to a Management Buy-In. Students can be divided between lenders (Banks, or Private Debt firms) and borrowers (Private Equity firms) and discuss the appropriate capital structure for the target company. In doing so, students are expected to become fluent in the language of leveraged finance, and to learn by doing the logic behind the choice of debt quantum, structure, price (yield) and covenants.