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An LBO model shows a Year 3 Debt/EBITDA of 4.5× and an Interest Coverage Ratio of 1.8×.
If the lender's 'Incurrence' covenant for acquisitions is 4.0× and the 'Maintenance' covenant is 5.0×, can the company complete a debt-funded bolt-on acquisition?
- No, because incurrence covenants are tested at the time of a specific action (like an acquisition), and the company currently exceeds the 4.0× threshold.
- Yes, as long as the acquisition EBITDA brings the pro-forma leverage below 5.0×.
- No, because the interest coverage ratio is below the standard 2.0× required for all PE-backed acquisitions.
- Yes, because the company is in compliance with its 5.0× maintenance covenant.
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