Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • abbreviation leveraged buyout

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  • initialism business Leveraged buyout.

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Examples

  • If the bondholders prove the LBO was a fraudulent transfer of assets, board members could be held liable for approving it.

    BusinessWeek.com -- 2010

  • If the bondholders prove the LBO was a fraudulent transfer of assets, board members could be held liable for approving it.

    BusinessWeek.com -- 2010

  • Judge Kevin Carey for the go-ahead to file a complaint alleging the LBO was a case of "fraudulent conveyance," meaning the deal itself made Chicago-based Tribune Co. insolvent from day one.

    chicagotribune.com - 2010

  • If the bondholders prove the LBO was a fraudulent transfer of assets, board members could be held liable for approving it.

    BusinessWeek.com -- 2010

  • Judge Kevin Carey for the go ahead to file a complaint alleging the LBO was a case of "fraudulent conveyance," meaning the deal itself made Tribune Co. insolvent from day one.

    chicagotribune.com - 2010

  • The tried and tested model of the LBO, which is, or at least was, at the heart of the industry, took a heavy blow at the end of last year.

    Global Private Equity News and Research: buyout and venture capital deals, firms, funds and investor updates. 2009

  • The frozen credit markets have essentially shut down the mid-to-large leverage buyout ( "LBO") market.

    SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page 2009

  • A standout in a truly epic discography, "LBO" has graced so many mix tapes and playlists, that it's first few seconds couldn't help trigger a deep wellspring of affection.

    Merry Swankster 2008

  • Microcastle, tracks like "LBO" cast a long shadow.

    Merry Swankster 2008

  • We've make commitments in certain categories such as LBO funds, where there are draw downs as you know.

    Financial Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeking Alpha 2008

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