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Operating Income (EBIT)

Learn how operating income (EBIT) affects valuations with real examples & downloadable templates. Build accurate income statements & track depreciation…

Depreciation of Capital Expenditures

See how capital expenditure depreciation impacts LBO models with step-by-step examples. Compare manual vs. analyst-based depreciation calculations to build more…

Depreciation of Existing Fixed Assets

Recall that when we last looked at our income statement, we had only calculated up to EBITDA. To get to…

Working Capital Assumptions

Learn how to properly forecast working capital in LBO modeling using real percentages of sales & COGS. Get step-by-step guidance…

Pro Forma Balance Sheet

Learn how to build a professional pro forma balance sheet with our step-by-step guide, free templates, and LBO model examples.…

Incremental Depreciation & Amortization

Calculate step-by-step incremental depreciation & amortization for LBO models with real examples. Learn exact tax treatment of intangibles and asset…

Amortization of Capitalized Financing Costs

See real examples of amortizing capitalized financing fees over debt lifetimes in LBO models, with downloadable templates and step-by-step calculations…

Debt Amortization Schedule

Create precise debt amortization schedules with downloadable templates, cash vs PIK interest examples, and loan type breakdowns. Learn how Term…

Interest Rate Assumptions

Learn how to calculate and model interest rate assumptions in LBO models, with step-by-step LIBOR curve examples and variable vs.…

Financing Summary

Learn how to build transaction sources & uses tables with free LBO model templates. Includes EBITDA multiples, financing scenarios, and…

Sources & Uses of Funds

Learn how to properly calculate & structure LBO model financing scenarios, from capitalized costs to balanced sources & uses. Includes…

Transaction Fees & Expenses

Explore LBO transaction fees from advisory percentages to financing & legal costs. Calculate fees using real-world assumptions and discover how…