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Management Agreement, Guarantee Earnings Recognized During Period

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The annual limit of the amount of the net operating income guarantee provided by Wyndham

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The net operating income guarantee provided by Wyndham to the Company over the life of the management agreement.

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The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities.

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-Section S99
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