LBO Simulator

Model leveraged buyout structures - debt, equity, seller notes, and cash flow coverage analysis.

Deal Parameters

Capital Structure

Equity required:45.0% ($2,250,000)

Debt Terms

Operating Assumptions

Sources & Uses

Sources

Senior Debt$2,000,00040.0%
Seller Note$750,00015.0%
Equity$2,250,00045.0%
Total$5,000,000100%

Uses

Acquisition of Business$5,000,000
Entry multiple: 5.00x EV/EBITDA

Cash Flow Projection

YearEBITDASenior Debt ServiceSeller Note ServiceCapExWC ChangeFCFECumulative
1$1,050,000($358,270)($168,470)($157,500)($25,000)$340,760$340,760
2$1,102,500($358,270)($168,470)($165,375)($26,250)$384,135$724,894
3$1,157,625($358,270)($168,470)($173,644)($27,563)$429,678$1,154,573
4$1,215,506($358,270)($168,470)($182,326)($28,941)$477,499$1,632,072
5$1,276,282($358,270)($168,470)($191,442)($30,388)$527,711$2,159,783

Exit Analysis (Year 5)

Exit EBITDA (Year 5)$1,276,282
Exit EV (6.00x multiple)$7,657,689
Less: Remaining Senior Debt($656,850)
Less: Remaining Seller Note($0)
Equity Value at Exit$7,000,840

Equity Invested

$2,250,000

Total Return

$9,160,623

Exit equity + cumulative cash flows

MOIC

4.07x

IRR

38.0%

Debt Paydown Schedule

YearSenior BalanceSeller BalanceTotal Debt
0$2,000,000$750,000$2,750,000
1$1,761,730$611,530$2,373,260
2$1,509,164$467,521$1,976,684
3$1,241,444$317,751$1,559,195
4$957,660$161,991$1,119,651
5$656,850$0$656,850

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Disclaimer

This tool is provided for educational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Results are estimates based on general market data and simplified assumptions. Actual outcomes will depend on deal-specific factors, market conditions, and professional due diligence. Always consult qualified M&A advisors, accountants, and attorneys before making investment decisions.

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