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distribution waterfall

noun

C2CEFR level
96/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The tiered order in which fund proceeds flow between investors and managers.

Under the distribution waterfall, the LPs get their capital back plus the preferred return before we see a cent of carry.

Similar: waterfall

Topic: Corporate finance in Business English

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