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Debt issuance expense that was capitalized and is being amortized over the life of the respective debt.

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States whether the entity was in compliance with the debt covenants throughout the reporting period, and describes facts and circumstances of any compliance failure.

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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.

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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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Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fourth and fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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The cash inflow from additional borrowings, net of cash paid to third parties in connection with debt origination.

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