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A private equity firm is evaluating a target with significant 'Built-in Gains'.

If they acquire the company in a stock deal, what is the primary risk related to deferred taxes?

  1. The buyer inherits a large DTL without the benefit of tax-deductible step-up amortization to shield the future gains.
  2. The DTL will trigger an immediate tax payment upon closing.
  3. The target's NOLs are automatically disqualified by the DTL.
  4. The DTL must be paid out to the selling shareholders as part of the escrow.

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