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An issuer has $500 million of 7% Senior Unsecured Notes with a 'Pay-in-Kind' (PIK) toggle feature.

If the company elects to PIK the entire coupon for one year, what is the pro-forma principal balance and the impact on the Interest Coverage ratio (EBITDA/Interest)?

  1. Principal becomes $465M; Coverage worsens.
  2. Principal stays $500M; Coverage improves as cash interest is zero.
  3. Principal becomes $535M; Coverage stays the same or worsens.
  4. Principal becomes $535M; Coverage improves as EBITDA is higher.

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