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In the 'Bridge' from Equity Value to Enterprise Value, why is Debt added?

1. It increases the cash available to the company for operations
2. It offsets the cost of the acquisition for the buyer
3. It represents a claim on the company's assets that must be paid before equity holders
4. It is a non-operating asset that must be excluded from the core business

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