The RJR Nabisco Deal: Leverage, Pricing Power, and Lessons from a $31 Billion LBO

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In this episode we dissect KKR’s 1989 RJR Nabisco buyout to uncover how extreme leverage shaped the deal’s economics, why pricing power mattered for subsequent portfolio companies, and what modern private‑equity funds can learn about balancing debt with operational upside. We also touch on how large PE firms raise capital, source deals, and adjust strategies after high‑profile failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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