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In a DuPont decomposition of ROE, a PE-backed company shows a rising ROE despite flat profit margins and asset turnover.
What is the most likely driver of this change?
- Reduction in the effective tax rate
- Improved inventory management
- Increased financial leverage
- Amortization of intangible assets
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