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Represents the ratio of consolidated adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to interest expense necessary to be maintained under the terms of the senior credit facilities' covenants.

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Represents the ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated adjusted earnings before, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization allowed under the terms of the senior credit facilities' covenants.

No definition available.

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Represents the percentage of principal amount to be repaid, which is considered for calculating the price for the prepayment of debt.

No definition available.

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Represents the period for sending a written notice to the holders of debt in case of prepayment of the debt.

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Represents the prepayment of debt expressed as a percentage of the aggregate principal amount of the debt to be repaid.

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Represents the period considered for maintenance of the interest coverage ratio.

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Represents the priority debt of the entity expressed as a percentage of the consolidated net worth of the entity.

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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

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Amount of unused borrowing capacity under the long-term financing arrangement that is available to the entity as of the balance sheet date.

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