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What is the primary purpose of the 'Mid-Year Convention' in a DCF model?
- To synchronize the fiscal year with the calendar year across all multinational reporting subsidiaries worldwide.
- To adjust for seasonal swings in the company's quarterly revenue, gross margins, and net working capital needs.
- To reduce the impact of the Terminal Value on the total Enterprise Value that is ultimately derived from the completed model.
- To account for the fact that cash flows are received steadily throughout the year rather than in a lump sum at year-end.
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