All of the Following Are Characteristics of Leveraged Buyouts EXCEPT

question 92

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of leveraged buyouts EXCEPT _____.

• A) a large amount of the purchase price is borrowed
• B) the purchased assets of the bought firm are used as collateral for the buyout
• C) LBOs have led to enormous wealth increases for the common stockholders of the acquired firm
• D) the impact of most LBOs has been an increase in the bond ratings of the acquired firm because of the decrease in perceived risk

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