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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the LLC or LP.

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Number Of Investments In Limited Partnerships.

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Percentage of cash paid to investors after investors have received distributions equal to cash invested.

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The percent fee of gross sales for the use of a service mark.

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Percentage of profit distribution paid to investors after received distributions equal to cash invested.

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-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 3
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