Which of the Following Transactions Does NOT Meet the Legal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions does NOT meet the legal definition of a highly leveraged transaction (HLT) ?

A) A buyout that increases debt from $100 million to $150 million resulting in a 55 percent leverage ratio.
B) A recapitalization that increases debt from $100 million to $250 million resulting in a 55 percent leverage ratio.
C) An acquisition that increases debt from $100 million to $250 million resulting in a 65 percent leverage ratio.
D) An acquisition that increases debt from $100 million to $150 million resulting in an 80 percent leverage ratio.