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- References

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Performance term considered in granting performance share units.

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Achieved Over Performance Period

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Number of shares under an equity-based award plan, other than a stock option plan, that were issued during the reporting period.

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In the event the performance criteria meets the target performance level, the number of shares, up to the Target Award level, may be granted.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
-Subparagraph (a)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66902209&loc=d3e3602-108585

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