Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

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18. Subsequent Events

Revolver Capacity Increase

During January and February 2015, the Company amended its 2012 Credit Facility agreement and increased the capacity of the 2012 Revolver to an aggregate revolving commitment of approximately $2.2 billion. All other existing terms of the 2012 Revolver remain unchanged.

Common Stock Dividend

On February 12, 2015, the Company declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.82 per share, which was approved by the Company's board of directors. The common stock dividend will be paid on March 31, 2015 to common stock holders of record as of March 20, 2015.