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These agreements and notes with subsidiaries of SAC Holdings, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, Galaxy and Private Mini, Excluded Dealer Agreements commission expenses.

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Amount of revenue earned from products and services provided under the terms of contract, including, but not limited to, government contracts and construction contracts, classified as other.

No definition available.

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The amount of revenue received excluding any revenue generated from dealer commissions or expenses as part of the dealer contract between the Company and these related party entities.

No definition available.

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This provides just the cost and expense for SAC holdings.

No definition available.

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The cash outflow for acquisition of buildings (properties) whether for investment or use.

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The cash inflow from the sale of formerly productive land held for sale, anything permanently fixed to it, including buildings, structures on it, and so forth.

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The percentage charged for managing real estate properties.

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The amount of revenue derived from managing real estate properties.

No definition available.

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