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Private Equity

Exam 2: T4 2020

Comprehensive exam-oriented quiz based exactly on the Private Equity T4 2020 exam and solution file.

Question 14 of 14

Case

Veganlife

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Veganlife is a small portuguese brand of vegan hamburgers, currently with an EBITDA of €50 mln and net debt of €100 mln. Five years ago, the company was acquired by a Private Equity fund for €250 mln (50% debt) with 20% Sweet Equity (with a cost of €2 mln). Today, the fund is divesting and will sell the company at 6x EBITDA. FRI accrues 10% a year on a compounded basis. There are no entry or exit fees.

Calculate the fund's return in terms of money multiple.

Write your answer in your own words. It will be graded with Gemini.

Answer freely: concise wording is fine as long as it covers the lecture point.