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With over 200 terms in both English and French, our M&A Dictionary is designed to help you better understand the key words and concepts related to the sale oe purchase of a business in Canada.

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Leveraged Buyout

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A leveraged buyout (LBO) is a financial strategy often employed in mergers and acquisitions where a significant portion of the acquisition cost is funded through borrowing. In an LBO, a buying entity, often a private equity firm or a group of investors, uses a combination of equity and borrowed funds (leverage) to acquire a target company. The assets of the target company being acquired are often used as collateral for the borrowed funds.

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LBO

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