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Partners' Capital and Distributions (Details 10) (AAP LP Class B Units) | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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AAP LP Class B Units |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution |  |
Units Outstanding (in units) | 182,125 | 183,500
Outstanding Units Earned (in units) | 130,250 | 80,063
Reserved for Future Grants, outstanding | 17,875 | 16,500

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- Definition The number of outstanding awards on non-stock option plans for which the employer has issued equity instruments to an employee, including both employees who have and who have not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to distributions to the shares. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of authorized units of the general partnership that have not yet been granted/issued and are reserved for future grants. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of outstanding awards on non-stock option plans for which the employer has issued equity instruments to an employee and the units issued have been earned as required performance conditions have been met, giving the employee the right to receive quarterly distributions. + References No definition available. + Details
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