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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division.

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Represents amount of cash balances on deposit for FDIC insured.

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Represents cash deposit with foreign banks.

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The number of banks the company has cash balances on deposit that exceeds the balance insured by the FDIC limit

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The number of customers that represents the majority of business done with the company.

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