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To bridge from Equity Value to Enterprise Value, why is Cash subtracted?

1. It is a financing item that increases the risk profile of the business
2. It generates EBITDA which is already captured in the valuation multiples
3. It represents a senior claim that must be paid off before equity holders receive value
4. It is considered a non-operating asset that an acquirer could use to offset the purchase price

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