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Limited Partners' Capital Accountant, Option To Purchase

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The number of limited partner units issued.

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The amount of the distribution per unit of limited partner interest.

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Monetary value of the issuance of new units of limited partnership interest in a public offering, net of offering costs. This is a parenthetical disclosure.

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Per share amount received by subsidiary or equity investee for each share of common stock issued or sold in the stock transaction.

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