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The 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 credit facility.

No definition available.

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The amount of bonds issued by the entity.

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The adjustment to the basis (reference rate) used for calculation of the interest rate on borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The interest rate on borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The maturity of borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The cash inflow from borrowings obtained. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The cash outflow to settle borrowings, classified as financing activities. [Refer: Borrowings]

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