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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. The reference rate or base rate for this option equals the Eurocurrency Rate plus a certain percentage.

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The ratio which is calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes for a period by interest expense for the same period.

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Number of subsequent fiscal quarters that the Consolidated Leverage Ratio may be temporarily increased to up to a certain multiple, after the initial fiscal quarter in which such ratio was increased.

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Number of times during the term of the Credit Facility that the right to permit the consolidated leverage ratio to exceed a specified threshold may be or has been exercised.

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Ratio of Loan Party EBITDA as of the most recent four quarters to Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA as of the most recent four quarters.

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Minimum threshold amount of consideration for permitted acquisition or series of permitted acquisitions during a fiscal quarter in order to permit a higher consolidated leverage ratio range for such a fiscal quarter and the subsequent two fiscal quarters.

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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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Amount, before unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt.

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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No definition available.

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Date the credit facility terminates, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).

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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility.

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Indebtedness divided by net capital.

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