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Q4 2020 2021 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2022 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2023 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2024 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five 2025 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Six Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Six Thereafter Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Debt and Average Interest Rates on Debt Outstanding Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Debt Outstanding Matures on Calendar Year Basis Schedule Of Maturities Of Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Maturities of Debt Disclosure. Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]