Private Equity Financial Model (LBO and Return Analysis)
Originally published: 02/10/2023 15:36
Publication number: ELQ-38562-1
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Private Equity Financial Model (LBO and Return Analysis)

This model offers an understanding of potential investments from a Private Equity perspective.

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Private Equity Financial Model: Comprehensive Investment Analysis
Welcome to our Private Equity Financial Model, a versatile and in-depth tool tailored for investment professionals. This model has been meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive understanding of potential investments from a Private Equity perspective. Here’s an overview of its key components:
1. Assumptions:
The model starts with macro assumptions. These assumptions serve as the building blocks of your financial analysis, grounded in data, research, and market insights. They provide the basis for projecting the investment’s future performance.
2. Cash Flow Build-Up:
The cash flow build-up section begins by examining the historical financial performance of the target company. This deep dive into historical data sets the stage for projecting cash flows over the next five years. It’s a critical step in understanding how the company generates cash and sets expectations for the future.
3. 5-Year Projections:
Explore detailed financial projections covering the next five years. These projections include income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. It’s a comprehensive view of the company’s expected financial health and performance over the investment horizon.
4. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation:
Our DCF Valuation method estimates the present value of future cash flows, incorporating a discount rate for Private Equity. It’s a fundamental tool for assessing the intrinsic value of the investment and determining whether it aligns with your investment criteria.
5. Sensitivity Analysis:
The financial world is filled with uncertainties. The sensitivity analysis explores how variations in key variables, such as revenue growth rates and discount rates, impact the investment’s outcome. It’s your risk assessment tool, allowing you to prepare for various scenarios.
6. Return Analysis:
Evaluate the investment’s potential returns with the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC) calculations. These metrics help you gauge the attractiveness of the investment and its alignment with your financial goals.
7. MOIC Bridge:
Visualize the evolution of MOIC over the key value levers through the MOIC Bridge. Understand the sources of return, including EBITDA expansion, debt repaymen, multiple expansion, among others.
8. Sources and Uses of Funds:
Get insights into the investment’s financing strategy. This section outlines the mix of equity and debt financing and clarifies how the funds will be allocated within the company to achieve strategic objectives.
9. Exit Strategy:
Plan your path to success with the Exit Strategy section. Explore various exit scenarios, each associated with estimated timelines and potential returns. It’s a valuable tool for strategic decision-making.
Our Private Equity Financial Model is designed to equip you with the insights and analysis you need to make informed investment decisions. It’s a structured, data-driven approach to evaluating investment opportunities, ensuring you have the information necessary to succeed in the world of Private Equity.

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