Leveraged Buyouts

Leveraged buyouts (or LBOs) are transactions in which the buyer utilizes a large amount of debt financing to fund the acquisition of a company, entity, or set of assets. This type of deal, typically executed by private equity firms, became a mainstream financial vehicle in the 1980s. Investment banks advise either the buy side or the sell side of proposed leveraged buyouts. Park Lane’s LBO advisory business centers on sports-based businesses. Generally, in their pursuit of potential targets, private equity firms and financial sponsors seek companies with stable cash flow, tangible assets, and low debt. Our team can support a sports-related company contemplating a leveraged buyout inquiry or find private equity investors for a business that actively pushes to be acquired. Our M&A experience, negotiation prowess, and deal closing ability set Park Lane apart as a leading leveraged buyout advisor in the sports industry.