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Maximum percentage of gross offering proceeds of the shares sold which is paid to selling agents with respect to each equity distribution agreement.

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The number of counterparties in the forward sales agreements.

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The maximum number shares that could be issued to net share settle a contract and the maximum number of shares the underwriter has the right to sell over the initial allotment.

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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity.

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