APEX-Agents · Investment Banking
World219_FF_task2
APEX-Agents task World219_FF_task2 in AI Agents for M&A Legal Due Diligence. Compare dual-harness agent runs across models — rubric criteria, scores, and public traces.
Task prompt
What the agent was asked to do
Using the LBO model calculate FY2025 interest expense and the corresponding FY2025 Adj. EBITDA / Interest Coverage ratio based on the capital structure sized at 4.5x entry gross leverage (Gross Debt / FY2024 Adj. EBITDA). Assume the transaction closes in FY2024 and the sponsor holds the asset through the 2030E exit. Round the dollar values to whole numbers and multiples to one decimal point. Respond here with a short message.
Published trajectories
Agent runs on this task
Curated dual-harness runs (parsed + original sandbox). Best scored run per model.
| Model | Harness | Score | Result | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.5showcase | dual | 2/2 | Pass | Share pagePublic trace |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro | dual | 0/2 | Fail | Share pagePublic trace |
| GPT-5.4 mini | dual | 2/2 | Pass | Share pagePublic trace |
| GPT-5.4 nano | dual | 2/2 | Pass | Share pagePublic trace |
Grading rubric
Criteria and grader verdict (showcase run)
States FY2025 Interest Expense is $79 million
PassEvidence: TEXT_RESPONSE states, “FY2025 interest expense is $79mm.” Assessment: Criterion requires stating FY2025 Interest Expense is $79 million; pass because $79mm is equivalent to $79 million.
States FY2025 Adj. EBITDA / Interest is 3.2x
PassEvidence: TEXT_RESPONSE states, “FY2025 Adj. EBITDA / Interest Coverage is 3.2x.” Assessment: Criterion requires stating FY2025 Adj. EBITDA / Interest is 3.2x; pass because the response gives exactly 3.2x.