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Represents the holdback period on awards vested under the deferred compensation arrangement.

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Represents the number of types of awards in which the deferred awards are generally delivered by the entity.

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Represents the period of the sale or transfer restriction on shares received under the deferred compensation arrangement.

No definition available.

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Represents the threshold value of awards to be paid entirely in the form of an immediate cash bonus.

No definition available.

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Represents the percentage of incentive pay required to be deferred.

No definition available.

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Represents the percentage of reduction applicable in case of pretax loss of any amount at the participant's reference business for the calendar year immediately preceding a scheduled vesting date.

No definition available.

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Represents the percentage of immediate incentive awards required to be delivered in the form of stock payments.

No definition available.

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