Mini LBO Underwrite
You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…
Year-by-Year Financial Projection (FY2026–FY2030) Assumptions: Revenue Growth Rates: FY2026: 8%, FY2027: 7%, FY2028: 6%, FY2029: 5%, FY2030: 5% EBITDA Margins: FY2026: 14%, FY2027: 15%, FY2028: 16%, FY2029: 16.5%, FY2030: 17% Capex: 3% of revenue ΔNWC: 0.5% of incremental revenue Cash Tax Rate: 25% on max(0, EBITDA…Read the full answer
HarborTech Services - 5-Yr LBO - Base Case Entry - Close end FY2025, $m EV = 12.0x $120 = $1,440 Fees = 2.0% x 1,440 = $28.8 Uses = 1,440 + 28.8 = 1,468.8 Term Loan 4.0x = $480, 9.0% cash, 1.0% of original amort = $4.8/yr Mezz 1.5x = $180, 12.0% cash + 2.0% PIK to principal Total Debt 5.5x = $660 Equity In = 1,468.8…Read the full answer