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The fungible share feature under which shares subject to stock options and stock appreciation rights will be counted for all other awards.

No definition available.

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Maximum amount of cash that can be awarded to any participant in a calendar year under the incentive plan.

No definition available.

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The maximum number of shares of the Class A common stock that can be awarded to a participant in the incentive plan in any calendar-year.

No definition available.

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Amount of cost not yet recognized for nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement.

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Amount of cash outflow to satisfy grantee's tax withholding obligation for award under share-based payment arrangement.

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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Per share weighted-average price paid for shares purchased on open market for issuance under share-based payment arrangement.

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Number of shares used to settle grantee's tax withholding obligation for award under share-based payment arrangement.

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