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The carrying value corresponding to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund asset transferred, but which the Company has guaranteed certain financial performance of the Fund, to the Fund's Investors.

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The number of funds offering guaranteed performance to various third-parties on certain obligations.

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The number of years under the guarantee to deliver a certain amount of tax credits and other tax benefits.

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SIPC fund upper limit claims per customer for cash balances

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The current carrying amount of the liability for the freestanding or embedded guarantor's obligations under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees.

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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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