Leveraged

Leveraged usually means financed with a relatively large proportion of debt.

1.

Leveraged cash flow is the cash flow taking account of debt.

2.

A leveraged company or business is one that is financed by a relatively large amount of debt.

3.

The term 'leveraged' can also be used to refer to any non-zero level of debt finance, not necessarily a high level.

Leveraged is also sometimes known as 'geared' or 'levered'.

See also

• Capital structure
• Debt
• Debt structure
• European Leveraged Finance Association
• Gearing
• Guide to risk management
• Hedge fund
• Leverage
• Leveraged buyout
• Leveraged finance
• Leveraged takeover

Other resource

Masterclass: Measuring financial risk, Will Spinney, The Treasurer