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What are the main leverage ratios used in LBO underwriting?

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5-3x; (5) FCF / Total Debt — measures debt paydown capacity, target 10%+; (6) FCCR (Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio) — EBITDA / (Interest + CapEx + Taxes), measures total cash obligation coverage.

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