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Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Notes, Redemption of Principal Amount, Percentage

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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The cash inflow from a borrowing with the highest claim on the assets of the entity in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer).

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