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The percentage rate used to calculate dividend payments on preferred units in a partnership.

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The per unit liquidation preference (or restrictions) of nonredeemable preferred units (or preferred units redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) that has a preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of the par or stated value of the units. The liquidation preference is the difference between the preference in liquidation and the par or stated values of the unit.

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Per unit of ownership amount of cash distributions declared to unit-holder of a limited partnership (LP).

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Per unit of ownership amount of cash distributions paid to unit-holder of a limited partnership (LP).

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The total amount of distributions to the general partner during the period.

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Amount of incentive obligation paid in cash or stock during the period to a limited liability corporation managing member or limited partnership general partner.

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The total amount of distributions to limited partners.

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Total distributions to each class of partners (i.e., general, limited and preferred partners).

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