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What happens to the 'tax shield' generated by PIK interest expense if the company is currently in a 'Loss' position (Negative EBT)?
- The company receives a cash refund from the government for the PIK expense.
- PIK interest does not generate a tax shield in any scenario.
- The tax shield is lost forever.
- The tax shield is deferred as a Net Operating Loss (NOL) to be used in future profitable years.
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