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Long term debt different from remaining drawn covenant minimum cash flow percentage.

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Long term debt upon milestone achievement amount.

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

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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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