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Series 79: Collection, Analysis & Evaluation of Data
Series 79 practice questionmediumFinancial due diligence – debt covenants

During financial due diligence, the investment banker finds that the target is close to breaching its debt service coverage ratio covenant. Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY implication for the transaction?

  1. AThere will be no impact if the loan is not in default
  2. BThe buyer may need to renegotiate with the company’s lenders before closing✓ Correct answer
  3. CThe seller can simply pay down all debt without consent
  4. DThe purchase price automatically increases
Explanation

Why BThe buyer may need to renegotiate with the company’s lenders before closing

Coming close to a covenant breach may require renegotiation or waiver from lenders. Ignoring the breach, unilaterally paying down debt, or increasing price are not standard practices.

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