Maintain the PDF overlay when you open in the old version of Illustrator?

As the title explains, I was wondering if it would be possible to avoid the loss of data when you open a PDF file in an older version of Illustrator. I have a client who still use CS5 and needs to have editable PDF files that maintain their hierarchy.

Currently standing, I get the error 'this file has been generated by a newer version of Illustrator', which flattens the work in a single layer. Is there a workaround for this, or am I out of luck?

Thank you in advanced for your help.

You cannot save a PDF file that is fully editable in an earlier version of Illustrator. But you could save an AI that is somewhat modifiable in an earlier version if you follow the advice of SRiegel.

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