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Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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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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Aggregate amount of interest paid or due on all long-term debt.

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Amount of interest income earned from interest bearing assets classified as other.

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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