Debt Capacity Calculator Tool

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A debt capacity Excel model I made will calculate how much debt a company can take on depending on your top-line projections.

  • Excel model
  • LBO Analysis
  • Senior/Subordinated Debt
  • VBA Enabled
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What

What is a Debt Capacity Calculator Tool?

A debt capacity calculator for an investment banking acquisition is a specialized financial tool used to assess the amount of debt that can be safely taken on to finance an acquisition.

It helps investment bankers, along with their clients (buyers or acquiring companies), understand the optimal debt level they can utilize while maintaining a stable financial position after the acquisition is completed.

who

Who Needs a Debt Capacity Calculator?

Everyone in startup-related land needs to know about this topic. So whether you are a founder, investor or advisor, why not have a little play with this!

Investors

Investors need to conduct a debt capacity analysis for several important reasons:

  • Safety First: Investors want to make sure a company doesn’t bite off more debt than it can chew. This analysis helps them spot when a company might be in danger of struggling to pay its bills.
  • Keeping Things Stable: Investors like steady ships. The analysis shows if a company can handle its debts without rocking the boat or risking a financial storm.
  • Smart Bets: Before investing, they want to know if the company can still grow and innovate after dealing with its debts. This analysis tells them if there’s room to breathe and grow.
  • Getting What’s Owed: Investors want their money back, and they want it on time. The analysis helps them see if a company can pay its debts and still have money left to give back to investors.
  • Fair Value: Debt affects a company’s value. Investors use this analysis to make sure they’re paying a fair price for a company that can handle its debts.
  • Good Reputation: Companies with too much debt can look risky. The analysis shows if a company is playing it smart and won’t scare off other investors.
  • Sleep Well: Investors rest easy knowing a company can handle its debts and won’t suddenly hit a rough patch that sinks their investment.
  • Rule Follower: Debt comes with rules. Investors check if a company can stick to these rules to avoid any penalties or mess-ups.
  • Pick the Best: When choosing between different companies to invest in, the analysis helps investors see which one has a safer financial outlook.
  • Long-Term Play: Investors want their investments to grow over time. The analysis helps them see if a company is set up for success in the long run.

Details

What Does the Tool Look Like?

Here are a few images to have a little gander at for your viewing pleasure.

Need

Why Do You Need a Debt Capacity Calculator?

  1. 1

    Quick Analysis

    • This is a simple tool
    • Quickly do an analysis before spending more time
  2. 2

    Debt Levels

    • See how much senior and subordinated debt a firm can take
    • Set interest rates and proportional contribution
    • Set whether there is a cash sweep
    • Senior debt amortisation
  3. 3

    Simple Assumptions

    • P&L to cash flow with basic assumptions
    • Two approaches with 1/ constant, and 2/ growth assumptions
    • Hit a big button to run the VBA analysis

features

What Can the Model Do?

These are some of the features in the model.

Input Assumptions

The model is simple

  • Input debt
  • Set P&L
  • Other basic assumptions

Do Analysis

See the results

  • 2 model approaches
  • Hit a button and VBA does the analysis
  • 2 large outcomes

Need

Why Is My Tool Worth Getting

  1. 1

    I Make Cool Things (and am capable)

    • There is a lot of blah around by people who aren’t terribly good at Excel/PowerPoint etc
    • You’ll see the attention to detail and actual thought put into what I gift you (so you aren’t wasting your time)
  2. 2

    My Free Tools Are Better Than What Some Charge For

    • I only made tools because I couldn’t find anything I would use myself
    • Even if you don’t ‘actually need the tool’, the point is to teach you concepts you can apply
  3. 3

    I Don’t Have a Hardcore Marketing Funnel

    • I make tools to actually help founders
    • You aren’t going to be hounded with emails to get you to buy things
    • Whilst I do sell some stuff, seeing the quality I give for free is way better marketing than using fancy words to convince you

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Access

Get the Debt Capacity Calculator Tool For Free

Fill in your details and it will be emailed to you.

I’m not sketchy, so here is everything you need to know just in case!

  • It is automatically emailed to you!
  • I’ll send you some emails about startup/investing after
  • You can unsubscribe whenever you want
  • Your data is never sold! I’m not organised to even do that lol
  • You agree to all T&C legal stuff (to cover my ass)

FAQs

Check the FAQs if you are having issues. Don’t message me if “I can’t download the file”.

Is this free?

Yes.

How do I download?

Fill in your name and email in the submission form and it will be emailed to you.

I didn't receive the email?

My (automated) system works. You’ve made a basic mistake.

  • Check you input your email accurately
  • Check your spam folder (Whitelist me if you found the email in spam)
Can I get consulting to use the file?

Yes. You can book a consulting call here:

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I have feedback to improve

I’d love feedback from you!

You can reach out to me through the contact page

Contact

How do I open the file?

When you press download in an email from me, it normally saves to your Downloads folder.

So go there first to find the file.

I normally have to ZIP the file so it will work with SaaS automation systems.

So get WinZip, WinRAR, or use whatever Mac/PC offers these days. Unzip the file (Right click and press “uncompress” etc). If you don’t know how to do this, then use Google.

Once you uncompress, the ZIP file will remain, and you will see a new file (sort the download folder by date modified if confused).

I assure you that everything I provide works, so if you can’t access it, it’s a ‘you’ problem.

Can I sell / share your tools?

No.

You can share a link to this page, which would be much appreciated!

Can I share your tools on social media?

Please share the link to this page. It would be super-appreciated, but only if you like it!

If you don’t like it, then leave a comment or shoot me an email first so I can take your feedback on board first and see if I can improve!

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Looking For Some Recommended Reading?

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Comments (2)

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  • Hi –

    This is built on WordPress, but I custom-built everything from scratch.

    I highly recommend just starting and writing before you get fancy. Blogging is a commitment so you want to see you commit first. It’s so easy to be distracted with tech, but it’s an excuse to not write!

    Don’t be fancy, just start writing every day!

    Use WordPress and buy a theme for about $59. Use shared hosting as it’s the cheapest. I wrote this a long time ago to explain how to start… https://www.alexanderjarvis.com/complete-startup-guide-to-start-a-blog-and-begin-content-marketing/

    Alexander

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