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The percentage points added to the elected reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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Minimum interest coverage ratio required to maintain under financial covenants and reporting requirements.

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Minimum current ratio required to maintain under financial covenants and reporting requirements.

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Minimum total debt to ebitdax ratio required to maintain under financial covenants and reporting requirements.

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A ratio used to determine how easily a entity can pay interest on outstanding debt. This is calculated by earnings before interest and taxes divided by interest expense.

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Percentage of market value of property.

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Reduced collateral value of property in connection with hedge termination.

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Number of reserve reports prepared during the period to determine the borrowing base, externally.

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Number of reserve reports prepared during the period to determine the borrowing base, internally.

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Line of Credit, Covenant, Cash and Liquid Investments Triggering Credit Repayment

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Line of Credit, Minimum Default Interest Rate

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A ratio is calculated by dividing the debts by the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and exploration expenses. This is calculated by total debt divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortizations and exploration expenses.

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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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Date when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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Amount of the required periodic payments including both interest and principal payments.

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Amount of current borrowing capacity under the credit facility considering any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed (for example, borrowings may be limited by the amount of current assets), but without considering any amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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The effective interest rate at the end of the reporting period.

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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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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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- References

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

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Amount after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs of long-term debt classified as noncurrent and excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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The interest rate applicable to the portion of the carrying amount of long-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including current maturities, which accrues interest at a set, unchanging rate.

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