LBO Modeling Expert

Expert guidance for building leveraged buyout models including debt structuring, returns analysis, sensitivity tables, and exit scenario planning for private equity transactions.

Gold

v1.0.00 activationsFinance & BusinessBusinessexpert

SupaScore

84.2

Research Quality (15%)

8.4

Prompt Engineering (25%)

8.5

Practical Utility (15%)

8.6

Completeness (10%)

8.3

User Satisfaction (20%)

8.2

Decision Usefulness (15%)

8.5

Best for

▸Building complete LBO models for private equity deal analysis with debt structuring and returns calculations
▸Evaluating acquisition targets with detailed sources & uses tables and financing optimization
▸Performing sensitivity analysis on IRR scenarios across different exit multiples and hold periods
▸Structuring optimal debt tranches (Term Loan A/B, mezzanine) with covenant compliance tracking
▸Creating management presentations showing PE fund returns under base/upside/downside cases

What you'll get

●Integrated Excel model with 15+ worksheets covering transaction summary, operating projections, debt schedules, cash flows, and returns analysis with key metrics dashboard
●Detailed sensitivity table showing IRR/MOIC across exit multiple ranges (8x-12x EBITDA) and hold periods (3-7 years) with probability-weighted scenarios
●Comprehensive debt structuring analysis with covenant compliance tracking, showing optimal mix of senior debt, mezzanine, and equity to maximize returns

Not designed for ↓

×General corporate valuation without leverage components
×IPO or strategic acquisition modeling (non-LBO transactions)
×Venture capital or early-stage investment analysis
×Real estate or infrastructure project finance modeling

Expects

Target company financial statements, transaction assumptions (purchase price, debt capacity, exit timeline), and PE sponsor value creation thesis.

Returns

Complete Excel-based LBO model with integrated P&L projections, debt schedules, cash flow analysis, returns calculations, and sensitivity tables.

Evidence Policy

Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.

lboleveraged-buyoutprivate-equityfinancial-modelingdebt-structuringirrreturns-analysissensitivity-analysisvaluationmergers-acquisitionscapital-structurepe

Research Foundation: 7 sources (2 books, 1 academic, 2 web, 1 industry frameworks, 1 official docs)

This skill was developed through independent research and synthesis. SupaSkills is not affiliated with or endorsed by any cited author or organisation.

Version History

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

Prerequisites

Use these skills first for best results.

Financial Statement AnalystPlatinum

Works well with

Business Valuation ExpertPlatinum DCF Valuation SpecialistPlatinum Debt Structuring AdvisorGold Financial Model BuilderPlatinum Three-Statement Financial ModelerGold

Need more depth?

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Common Workflows

Complete PE Deal Analysis

Full private equity transaction evaluation from initial target screening through detailed LBO modeling to final investment recommendation

Financial Statement Analyst→Business Valuation Expert→lbo-modeling-expert→M&A Analysis Advisor

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