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Related party transaction fee payable in installments.

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Related party transaction percentage of portfolio revenues.

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Related party transaction percentage of raised capital.

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Amount of contractual obligation, including but not limited to, long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations, purchase obligations, and other commitments.

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