Leveraged Buyouts: Analyze, Structure & Model Deals

Overview

By the end of this course, learners will be able to define leveraged buyouts (LBOs), analyze real-world case studies, evaluate capital and transaction structures, calculate free cash flows, construct fixed asset and debt schedules, and measure investment returns using IRR analysis. This comprehensive course blends fundamental theory with hands-on financial modeling, ensuring that learners not only understand the mechanics of LBOs but can also apply them to practical deal-making scenarios. Through structured lessons and real case studies such as Hilton Hotels, Gibson Greeting Cards, and Tata Steel–Corus, participants will explore how LBOs are financed, executed, and optimized for returns. Unlike generic finance courses, this program uniquely combines step-by-step Excel modeling with real-world examples, allowing learners to practice building valuation sheets, transaction assumptions, and financing structures from scratch. Whether you are a finance student, aspiring investment banker, or private equity professional, this course equips you with market-relevant skills to evaluate deals, minimize risks, and maximize investor value. Enroll today to gain a competitive edge in corporate finance and private equity deal-making.

Syllabus

Foundations and Real-World Insights

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), illustrating their mechanics, significance, and applications through real-world case studies. Students will explore the key characteristics of LBO candidates, analyze landmark global and Indian transactions, and build a solid understanding of how LBOs are structured and valued. By connecting theory with practice, this module equips learners with the essential knowledge required to grasp the foundation of LBO strategies in corporate finance.

Financial Modeling and Deal Mechanics

This module guides learners through the practical aspects of financial modeling in Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs). From projecting cash flows and analyzing capital structures to building transaction assumptions, fixed asset schedules, and debt repayment plans, this module provides a hands-on approach to LBO mechanics. By mastering free cash flow calculations, financing structures, and internal rate of return (IRR) analysis, learners will gain the technical skills needed to evaluate, structure, and optimize complex buyout deals.