Summary of the Preferred Return Cash Flow Distribution Model:
Priority on Preferred Return: The model ensures Limited Partners (LPs) receive a preferred return on their investment before any profit sharing with General Partners (GPs) occurs.
Three-Tier Distribution Structure:
• Tier 1: Distributes cash flows between LPs and GPs until LPs receive their full preferred return, including any unpaid or accrued amounts.
• Tier 2: Allocates remaining cash flows to return the LPs' initial invested capital.
• Tier 3: Splits any additional profits between LPs and GPs based on predefined percentages after preferred returns and capital are fully paid.
Customizable Splits in Each Tier: Users can define specific percentage splits between LPs and GPs for each distribution tier, allowing flexibility in deal structuring.
Handles Variable Cash Flows: The model accommodates any amount and timing of cash contributions and distributions, making it adaptable to different investment scenarios.
Options for Unpaid Returns:
• Compound Unpaid Returns: Users can choose to capitalize unpaid preferred returns, allowing them to accrue interest over time.
• Accrual or Reset: Decide whether unpaid returns accrue to the next period or reset each year.
• Adjustable Equity Basis: There's an option to reduce the LPs' investment balance with distributions paid above the preferred return, effectively lowering their invested capital over time.
Manual Preferred Return Rate: The preferred return rate is manually set, enabling alignment with specific terms agreed upon by LPs and GPs.
Comprehensive Financial Summaries:
• Key Metrics: Includes Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Equity Multiple, and detailed contributions and distributions.
• Cash Distribution Breakdown: Clearly classifies distributions into preferred return payments, return of capital, and profit distributions.
• Easy Integration and Portability: All calculations are contained on a single spreadsheet tab, making it simple to incorporate into existing financial models. The model is fully editable and compatible with Google Sheets.
User-Friendly Design: Formulas and tabs are unlocked for transparency and customization, allowing users to review and adjust calculations as needed to fit their investment strategies.
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Source: Preferred Return Waterfall with Optional GP/LP Preferred Split Excel (XLSX) Spreadsheet, Jason Varner | SmartHelping
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