current leverage ratios in the US and Europe?

Hey,

what are current leverage ratios for LBOs in the US and Europe. Where do you see them by the end of 2012?

does anyone have a report for Q1 2012?

Thanks in advance!

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In Europe, about 4.5x leverage. Equity contribution approx. 45%

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