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The cumulative amount of amortization of deferred issuance costs associated with an own-share lending arrangement which has been periodically charged to earnings, generally as a component of interest expense, during the term of the arrangement.

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 470
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2A
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7656903&loc=SL6757479-112611

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Amount of issuance costs recognized in a share-lending arrangement entered into by the entity, in contemplation of a convertible debt offering or other financing, after deduction of accumulated amortization or the effects of subsequent adjustments.

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The number of shares outstanding as of the date of the statement of financial position in connection with an own-share lending arrangement entered into by the entity, in contemplation of a convertible debt offering or other financing.

No definition available.

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The fair value as of the date of the statement of financial position of shares outstanding in connection with an own-share lending arrangement, in contemplation of a convertible debt offering or other financing.

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 470
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2A
-Subparagraph (d)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7656903&loc=SL6757479-112611

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Own-share Lending Arrangement, Nominal Lending Fee Per Share

No definition available.

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Own-share Lending Arrangement, Shares Returned

No definition available.