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Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance.

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The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument.

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

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Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan.

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