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Deconsolidation of real estate properties carrying value.

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Loans and leases receivable gross percentage.

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Number of industrial real estate properties deconsolidated.

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The number of real estate portfolio properties deconsolidation.

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Owned unrated classes of junior notes.

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Gross amount of debt extinguished.

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