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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.…
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Incremental Depreciation & Amortization

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

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

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

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

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

Learn how to structure LBO model financing assumptions with example interest rates, debt refinancing strategies, and cash balance guidelines to…
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LBO Model Enterprise Value

Discover how Enterprise Value (EV) impacts company valuation in LBO modeling, with insights and a downloadable template from Macabacus.
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Fully-Diluted Shares Outstanding

Calculate fully-diluted shares like a pro with step-by-step examples of in-the-money options, convertible securities & treasury method calculations. Includes downloadable…
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Balance Sheet Set-Up

Learn how to structure a balance sheet with step-by-step examples & free downloadable templates. Set up historical data, transaction adjustments…
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