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Leveraged Buyout

A leveraged buyout is the acquisition of a company using significant borrowed funds, often secured by the target’s assets. Accounting for an LBO involves recognizing new debt obligations and reassessing asset values. It changes capital structure and affects financial risk exposure.

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