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The amount of interest payable and waived interest due to related party.

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The value of financial instruments that the original debt payable to related party is being converted into in a non cash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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The rate of interest that was being paid on the original debt issue that is being converted in the noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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Ratio applied to the conversion of debt instrument into equity with equity shares divided by debt principal amount.

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer.

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The cash inflow from a long-term borrowing made from related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth. Alternate caption: Proceeds from Advances from Affiliates.

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Identify the stated interest rate per the agreement, for example, leasing and debt arrangements between related parties.

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