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4. Forward Equity Sale Agreements (see also Note 20 Subsequent Events) In July 2011, the Company entered into a forward equity sale agreement with two major securities firms under which it was authorized to sell shares of common stock with an aggregate sales price of up to $300.0 million; no forward equity sales occurred under this arrangement.

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