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Project_Alpine_LBO_v7.xlsm
Transaction summary
Enterprise value$1,850.0
Equity value$620.0
Total debt$1,230.0
Cash$20.0
Net debt$1,210.0
Entry EV / EBITDA10.2×
Net debt / EBITDA6.7×
IRR24.3%
MOIC2.5×
Revenue & EBITDA · $M
Year2025A2026E2027E2028E2029E
Revenue245268294324356
% growth9.4%9.7%10.2%9.9%
EBITDA728394108124
% margin29.4%31.0%32.0%33.3%34.8%
Leverage profile · Net debt / EBITDA
Sources & uses
Senior debt$890.0
Subordinated debt$340.0
Equity$620.0
Total sources$1,850.0
Purchase price$1,830.0
Fees & expenses$20.0
Total uses$1,850.0
Returns summary
IRR24.3%
MOIC2.5×
Equity multiple2.5×
Payback4.2y
Sensitivity · IRR %
Exit Entry9.0×9.5×10.0×10.5×
10.0×21.819.617.515.6
11.0×28.426.024.322.1
12.0×34.131.629.227.0
DashboardAssumptionsP&LBalance SheetCash FlowDebt ScheduleReturns
Levered equity cash flow
Three cases through hold · equity above water by Year 3
BaseDownsideUpside
+$192+$92$0 −$80−$140 Equity injection −$125M Refi event Exit · +$192M Yr 0Yr 1Yr 2 Yr 3Yr 4Exit
Returns summary
5y hold · refi Yr 3
UnlevLev
17.0%
24.3%
IRR
2.1×
2.6×
MOIC
Payback3.1y
Exit EV$370M
Valuation summary
Implied value per share
Implied rangeOfferLast close
Last close · $41.20 Offer · $54.00
Analyst price targets
$42.00$58.00
Comparable companies
$40.50$52.00
Precedent transactions
$46.00$60.50
Discounted cash flow
$48.50$64.00
52-week trading range
$34.20$47.80
$30$40$50$60$70
Executive summary
The opportunity at a glance

We are acquiring a high-quality, market-leading software business with durable growth, strong margins and multiple levers to accelerate value creation. The investment offers an attractive risk-adjusted return profile with clear downside protection.

Target
Vertical SaaS platform
Sector
Software
HQ
North America
Enterprise value
$1,250M
Revenue (LTM)
$312M
EBITDA margin
28%
Transaction
Buyout
Investment size
$450M equity
Close
Q3 2025
Investment thesis
Why we are investing
1
Durable organic growth
Strong product-market fit and secular tailwinds.
2
Attractive unit economics
High gross margins and efficient go-to-market.
3
Scalable platform
Multiple vectors for expansion and automation.
4
Proven management team
Experienced leaders with a track record of execution.
Capital structure
Pro forma at close
$1,250M
Enterprise value
Senior Term Loan B$650M52%
Unitranche / Mezz$150M12%
Equity$450M36%
Key metrics (at close)
Net debt / EBITDA5.2×
Interest coverage3.4×
Cash interest rate8.2%
Equity check size$450M
Key risks
Top risks and mitigants
Macro slowdown impacting growth
Mitigated by recurring revenue and a diversified base.
Competition and pricing pressure
Mitigated by product differentiation and switching costs.
Execution on value creation plan
Mitigated by an experienced team and a clear plan.
Talent retention
Mitigated by incentives and a culture of ownership.
Refinancing risk
Mitigated by strong cash flow and conservative leverage.
Executive summary of findings
What it means
8 high-priority issues
Could materially impact valuation, returns or the decision.
$29.4M total value impact
Aggregate impact to enterprise value from the recommended changes.
Model logic is sound
Robust structure with clear assumptions and logical flow.
Transparency is good
Inputs and calculations are well-documented and easy to follow.
Findings by severity
Breakdown of issues · 30 total
8
12
10
Redline: key changes & corrections
Track record of all material adjustments
SheetItem / descriptionIssueOriginalRevisedDeltaImpactPriority
RevenueFY26 growth rateGrowth > market without support22.0%15.0%(7.0%)($12.4M)High
RevenueChurn rateBelow historical range3.0%5.0%2.0%($4.7M)High
COGSGross marginInconsistent with unit economics82.0%78.5%(3.5%)($6.1M)High
OpexS&M % of revenueBelow peer benchmark8.0%10.5%2.5%($3.2M)Med
TaxEffective tax rateStatic rate not supportable21.0%24.5%3.5%($1.8M)Med
DebtInterest rateBelow market for leverage level5.0%6.5%1.5%($1.2M)Med
CapexMaintenance capexNot tied to revenue growth$10.0M$14.0M$4.0M($4.0M)Low
WCDSODays below historical30388($1.0M)Low
Audit checklist
Key areas reviewed
Structure & logicPass
Inputs & assumptionsFail
Calculations & linksPass
Financials & outputsReview
Formatting & usabilityPass
Consistency & integrityReview

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