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Represents the percentage of direct and indirect economic interest held in RMR LLC.

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The ratio upon conversion of RMR LLC class A membership units owned by RMR Trust into RMR Inc. class A common stock.

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Loss on distribution to common shareholders of The RMR Group Inc. common stock

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Represents the number of votes per equity interest.

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Number of shares distributed to the shareholders.

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Represents the percentage of voting power controlled by a given entity with outstanding capital stock in RMR Inc.

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Number of shares of equity interests issued or issuable to acquire entity.

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Dividends received on equity and other investments during the current period.

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Cumulative number of shares issued or sold by the subsidiary or equity method investee on all stock transactions.

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