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An LBO analysis estimates a company can support $400m of debt at an average interest rate of 7%. The sponsor requires a minimum 'Interest Coverage Ratio' (ICR) of 2.5×.
What is the minimum LTM EBITDA required to support this debt load?
- 160m
- 100m
- 70m
- 28m
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