Which of the Following Transactions Does NOT Meet the Legal

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions does NOT meet the legal definition of a highly leveraged transaction (HLT) ?

• A)A buyout that increases debt from $100 million to $150 million resulting in a 55 percent leverage ratio.
• B)A recapitalization that increases debt from $100 million to $250 million resulting in a 55 percent leverage ratio.
• C)An acquisition that increases debt from $100 million to $250 million resulting in a 65 percent leverage ratio.
• D)An acquisition that increases debt from $100 million to $150 million resulting in an 80 percent leverage ratio.
• E)An acquisition that results in an 80 percent leverage ratio.

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