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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4C
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56946850&loc=SL5624171-113959

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The effective portion of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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Represents the portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing the amount of significant hedge ineffectiveness.

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Represents the interest payments reclassified to income on derivative instruments.

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