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A $500M CLO manager trades out of a loan at 95 cents on the dollar and buys a new loan at 98 cents.

How does this 'par loss' of 3% on the traded amount affect the equity's long-term arbitrage?

  1. It has no effect, since the spread on the newly bought loan could offset the discount taken.
  2. It reduces the overcollateralization (OC) cushion and potentially the terminal value of the equity.
  3. It increases the equity distribution, since sale proceeds are treated as excess interest available for payout.
  4. It increases the debt cost, since the deal is now perceived by rating agencies and investors as riskier.

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