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In connection with a November 2013 agreement, the Company received additional sales milestone payments if twelve-month sales of specific commercial supplies of EYLEA outside the U.S. achieve certain specified levels up to this level.

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Percentage of repayment of development balance out of profits under the collaboration agreement.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, of account and note receivables due from other than related parties.

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The amount of consideration recognized during the period for the milestone or milestones.

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