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In an LBO, a sponsor's 'Entry Multiple' is 9.0x EBITDA and the 'Exit Multiple' is also 9.0x EBITDA. Despite no multiple expansion, the sponsor achieves a 25% IRR.

What are the two primary drivers of this return?

  1. Synergies and cost of debt
  2. Dividend recaps and IPO proceeds
  3. EBITDA growth and debt repayment
  4. Working capital extraction and tax shields

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