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shelton@toolsunpacked — model-check.sh
$ ./validate –model dcf-lbo-comps.xlsx
checking formulas….. PASS
checking circularity… PASS
checking sources…….. PASS
benchmark vs. street.. reviewed by practitioner
$ ./deploy –target gumroad
shipped: M&A Financial Modeling Template Pack
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