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Alleged amount owed by Cherry Blossom to Crossroads when it filed for bankruptcy.

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Book value of brined cherries held by Cherry Blossom when it filed bankruptcy.

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Number of years the Company had an agreement with Daito and worked together.

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The number of acres in the vineyard near the dehydration facility formerly operated by Sensient Dehydrated Flavors, LLC.

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The amount of time that SCT thinks the notification of termination of the contract should have been awarded.

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The requirement of notice for termination under the contract.

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The amount of revenue generated by Daito by sales of SCT's products.

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The amount of revenue generated by sales of Daito products by SCT.

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Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment which has not been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within one year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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