Why do I have to pay for Cash needed for operations in an LBO

Why do I have to pay for Cash needed for operations in an LBO. I have seen it appear in sources, but shouldn't that be included in the equity value I pay for? Should it ever appear in uses?

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In the case that there is a deficit or surplus, what happens?

Let's say equity value is $100, gross debt is $100 and we have $50 in cash, $10 in required cash. In my uses do I have $100+$100-$50+$10?

 

Sorry for the simple ask but how would each of these affect sources and uses?

 
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