managing-distribution-waterfall-calculations - Distribution Waterfall Calculator
Execute distribution calculations through partnership waterfall
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Updated: 2026-03-22Capabilities
Typical Inputs
Typical Outputs
What this skill does
- process realization events
- run waterfall calculations
- model prospective distributions
- reconcile prior distributions
- respond to LP inquiries
- validate capital accounts
- determine distributable proceeds
- allocate return of capital
- calculate preferred return
- allocate GP catch-up
- allocate carried interest
- distribute to partners
- reconcile calculations
Inputs
- LPA waterfall provisions
- capital account data
- prior distribution history
- current distributable amount
- preferred return parameters
- GP commitment details
- reserve and holdback amounts
Outputs
- distribution waterfall schedule
- partner-level distribution notice
- carry calculation summary
- waterfall status tracker
- tax character breakdown
Requirements
- LPA verification
- fund administrator records