Preferred Equity Model
Track preferred return accrual, capital return and residual value ahead of common equity.
- Editable formulas and assumptions
- Base and downside cases
- Model-specific reconciliation checks
- Preferred returns and capital recovery
Updated 27 September 2026. The screenshots are generated from the actual workbook. Illustrative defaults must be replaced and independently reviewed for live decisions.
From assumptions to an auditable investment case.
A non-participating preferred-equity model with compounded unpaid preference, preferred capital return, sponsor capital and residual cash. Distribution checks ensure every euro of available cash is allocated once.
How to use it
- Read the ReadMe and Checks sheets before changing inputs.
- Enter preferred and sponsor contributions, the preference rate and annual equity cash available after senior debt.
- Review accrued preference, preference paid, capital returned and residual cash in the annual Waterfall.
- Compare the base and downside cases and review the Sensitivity sheet.
- Review each check against its stated expected result, then independently verify assumptions and formulas before using the dashboard.
Worksheets included
Built for the full deal team
Quality controls
The Checks sheet reconciles total distributions, preferred capital and accrued preference, and checks the dashboard IRR calculation. Preferred equity is non-participating; cash available must already be after senior debt.
Questions about the Preferred Equity Model
What does the Preferred Equity Model calculate?
A non-participating preferred-equity model with compounded unpaid preference, preferred capital return, sponsor capital and residual cash. Distribution checks ensure every euro of available cash is allocated once.
What is included in the download?
An editable .xlsx workbook with Dashboard, Assumptions, Waterfall, Sensitivity, Checks, ReadMe worksheets.
Does the price include professional use?
Yes. The workbook licence covers internal and client analysis for one organisation, without a subscription. Reselling or redistributing the template is excluded.
Does the workbook contain macros?
No. Calculations use visible spreadsheet formulas and the file contains no VBA.
How do I enter my assumptions?
Enter preferred and sponsor contributions, the preference rate and annual equity cash available after senior debt. Input cells are visually distinguished from formulas; follow the ReadMe instructions.
Can I test a downside case?
Yes. Use the base/downside case selector and review the workbook’s Sensitivity sheet. The available assumptions depend on the model.
Which quality controls are included?
The Checks sheet reconciles total distributions, preferred capital and accrued preference, and checks the dashboard IRR calculation. Preferred equity is non-participating; cash available must already be after senior debt.
Can I rely on the default assumptions?
Defaults are illustrative, not current market evidence. Replace and independently verify them for every live transaction.
Which Excel version is recommended?
Use a current desktop release of Microsoft Excel. LibreOffice may format or calculate some financial functions differently.
Which version will I receive?
Your order confirmation provides the purchased workbook, currently v1.3, updated 27 September 2026.