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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit sub-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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Maximum common stock the Company is allowed to repurchase from employees and for certain other stated purposes in any fiscal year.

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This element represents the low and high ends of the range of fees for outstanding commercial letters of credit under the Company's Credit Facility.

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This element represents the low and high ends of the range of fees for standby letters of credit under the Company's Credit Facility.

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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility.

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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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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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Date the credit facility terminates, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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