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The highest alternative basis spread added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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Represents the step-down with regard to the percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument, if the entity meets specified conditions.

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The annual percentage of debt balance paid quarterly over the life of the debt.

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Debt and capital lease obligations amount of liabilities subject to compromise.

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No definition available.

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The monthly minimum fixed charge ratio required under the terms of a line of credit facility.

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The percentage value of the utilized portion of the total commitment in a line of credit facility.

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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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Period of time between issuance and maturity of debt instrument, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount debtor-in-possession financing arranged (but not necessarily all borrowed).

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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used.

No definition available.

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

No definition available.

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Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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