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In an LBO, what is the primary purpose of a 'cash sweep' provision in a credit agreement?

  1. To allow the company to pay out higher dividends to the private equity sponsor.
  2. To convert interest-bearing debt into non-voting preferred equity.
  3. To ensure the company maintains a minimum amount of cash for seasonal working capital.
  4. To mandate that excess free cash flow be used to prepay outstanding debt principal.

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