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The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock awards outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the plan.

No definition available.

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The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of stock awards outstanding and currently exercisable or convertible under the plan.

No definition available.

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Weighted average remaining contractual term for fully vested and expected to vest stock awards outstanding and currently exercisable or convertible under the plan.

No definition available.

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Amount of difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of fully vested and expected to vest stock awards outstanding.

No definition available.

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As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock awards can be converted under the plan.

No definition available.

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The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on fully vested and expected to vest portions of stock awards outstanding under the plan.

No definition available.

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The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration of equity instruments other than options that are vested and expected to vest under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years.

No definition available.