Urgent: WSO PE Guide Full LBO Example 3 - Question

Hi all,

In the sources & uses of the Full LBO Example 3 in the WSO Guide - Why is the 30 existing net debt not counted into total uses ? (and therefore sponsor equity lower than it should be?)

Thank you!!

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