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An analyst observes a firm that consolidates a subsidiary but only owns 60% of its equity.
For the purpose of credit ratios, how should the 'Minority Interest' (Non-controlling Interest) be treated?
- As a reduction in total debt because the minority owners share the liability
- As a quasi-debt claim that has priority over parent-level creditors regarding the subsidiary's assets
- It should be ignored because the parent company has operational control
- As pure equity that provides a cushion for the parent's bondholders
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