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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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Face (par) amount of the original debt instrument that was repurchased.

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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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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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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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