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Note 6 - Details of Financial Covenants (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Current ratio, requirement | 1.1
Current ratio | 1.26
Fixed charge coverage ratio, requirement | 1.2
Fixed charge coverage ratio | 3.36
Leverage ratio, requirement | 5
Leverage ratio | 1.79
Funded debt restriction | $ 600.0
Funded debt | $ 413.4

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- Definition A ratio defined in the credit agreement as fixed charges divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent (EBITDAR). Under the credit agreement, the company is required to remain in compliance with this minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
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