A sponsor is evaluating an LBO of a target with $200 million EBITDA and 4x net debt/EBITDA. Senior lenders offer debt up to 5x EBITDA at 6% interest. If the sponsor seeks a minimum IRR of 25% over five years with no multiple expansion, what is the most critical variable to meeting its returns objective?

1. ALowering the purchase price
2. BIncreasing operational improvements and EBITDA growth✓ Correct answer
3. CReducing interest rates on debt
4. DUsing only equity financing

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