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In an LBO, if the entry multiple is 8.0x EBITDA and the exit multiple after 5 years is also 8.0x EBITDA, how can the sponsor still generate a positive return?

  1. Only through a dividend recapitalization
  2. Only if they increase the exit multiple to 10.0x
  3. Through debt paydown and EBITDA growth
  4. By increasing the amount of cash held on the balance sheet

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