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The per annum equivalent of the increased quarterly stock dividend the last time the dividend was changed.

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Amount of the required periodic payments applied to interest that was deferred.

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The minimum percentage of adjusted equity to total capitalization ratio required to be eligible to pay dividends.

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Amount of restricted net assets of consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year.

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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.

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