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A company has 200 million in Gross PP&E and 50 million in Accumulated Depreciation. In an LBO, the sponsor's 'Purchase Price Allocation' steps up the 'Fair Value' of PP&E to $250 million.

What is the impact on the opening pro-forma balance sheet?

  1. Assets increase by $100 million, and Equity decreases by $100 million.
  2. PP&E remains 200 million; a 100 million intangible asset is created.
  3. PP&E increases by $100 million; Accumulated Depreciation is reset to zero.
  4. PP&E increases by 50 million; Accumulated Depreciation remains 50 million.

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