The high premiums paid to LBO target shareholders reflect the tax benefits associated with the high leverage of such transactions and the improved operating efficiency

a. True
b. False

Respuesta :

Answer:

false

Explanation:

Leveraged buyout is when a distressed company is acquired using a high level of debt. the high premiums paid is as a result of the high riskiness associated with leveraged buyouts.

Some of the reasons for conducting a leveraged buyout includes :

  1. to turn a public company private
  2. to conduct a change of ownership
  3. to spin off a portion of the company