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Debt covenant pertaining to unrestricted cash and cash equivalents to total indebtedness.

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Additional borrowing capacity under the credit facility.

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Ratio of the principal amount of debt outstanding to the collateral.

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Amount of payment greater than the preceding installment payments to be paid at final maturity date of debt.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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