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A company is being acquired for $1,200 million. The target's Book Value of Equity is $500 million, which includes $100 million of existing Goodwill. The analyst identifies a $200 million write-up for PP&E and a $300 million write-up for Intangible Assets.

If the tax rate is 25%, what is the new Goodwill created in the transaction?

  1. $175 million
  2. $300 million
  3. $550 million
  4. $425 million

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