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Represents the number of custodial trusts with whom the entity entered into put agreements.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Fair value of the amount outstanding under the credit facility.

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Amount that would be paid, determined under the conditions specified in the contract, if the holder of the share has the right to redeem the shares.

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