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What is the primary reason an analyst subtracts cash from the Enterprise Value equation?
- Cash is considered a liquid form of shareholder equity value.
- Cash is a non-operating asset that offsets the cost of an acquisition
- Cash held on the balance sheet increases the company interest expense.
- To account for the daily operating expenses and working capital of the firm.
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