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A company is being acquired for 1,200 million in a deal structured as a Section 338(h)(10) election. The target's net identifiable tax basis is 450 million. If the resulting step-up is depreciated straight-line over 15 years, the marginal tax rate is 25%, and the discount rate is 10%, what is the approximate present value (PV) of the tax shield created by this election? (Use an annuity factor of 7.6 for 15 years at 10%)
- $380.0 million
- $114.0 million
- $95.0 million
- $142.5 million
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