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Cross-default provisions.

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Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease) In Maximum Additional Interest And Fee Rates

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Option to increase revolving commitments under credit agreement.

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Percentage of capital stock of direct foreign subsidiaries required to secure credit agreement.

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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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