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The fair value amount of long-term debt due 2019 whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure.

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The fair value amount of long-term debt due 2022 whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure.

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The fair value amount of long-term debt due 2017 whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure.

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The fair value amount of long-term debt due 2020 whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure.

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The fair value amount of long-term debt due 2025 whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure.

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Date when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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The portion of the carrying amount of long-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including current maturities, which accrues interest at a set, unchanging rate.

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