Operating Model

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Last updated: June 7, 2023

The Macabacus operating model implements key accounting and tax concepts, and is a foundational building block for our merger and LBO models. Advanced concepts include deferred taxes, equity method accounting for investments, Dividends Received Deduction (DRD), net operating losses (NOL), pay-in-kind (PIK) interest, alternative minimum tax (AMT), and more.

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