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2021 Senior Credit Facility

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Amount of debt excluded from the calculation of debt in the secured leverage ratio, specifically related to the Receivables Financing Agreement.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the 2021 $315.0 million delayed-draw term loan facility, which is included in the 2021 Senior Secured Credit Facility.

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The amount of the letter of credit subfacility issued under the 2020 $800.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility.

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$500.0 million Senior Term Loan Facility

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Expense recognized for the write-off of deferred debt issuance costs and deferred fair value interest rate swap losses as a result of the retirement of debt prior to its maturity date.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).

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The total of the cash outflow during the period which has been paid to third parties in connection with debt origination, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated long-term debt and the cost incurred directly for the issuance of equity securities.

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The amount of a reclassification adjustment made to prior period financial statement amounts.

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The cash inflow during the period from additional borrowings in aggregate debt. Includes proceeds from short-term and long-term debt.

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