A leveraged buyout (LBO) is the acquisition of a company financed primarily by debt. It's a tool used by investors to gain majority ownership in a company, using the company's assets as collateral to borrow money.
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To what extent do LBOs impact the long-term financial performance of target companies?
"Leveraged Buyouts: A Practical Guide" by Peter F. Kaufman.
"Leveraged Buyouts: A Practical Guide to Investment Banking and Private Equity" by Edward D. Hess.
"The Art of the Leveraged Buyout" by K. Thomas Liaw.
"Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity" by J. Christopher Flowers.