Net value in its final form (8)

I believe the answer is:

eventual

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'its final form' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'net value' is the wordplay.
'net value' can be anagrammed to 'EVENTUAL'.
Though, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for eventual that I've seen before include "Ensuing" , "Occurring after some time" , "Happening at the end of a period of time" , "Happening in due course" , "Net value (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail, The Irish News and The Irish Independent.

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