Alico, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Costs that are essential to acquiring the lease and would not otherwise have been incurred without the lease agreement, including evaluating the lessee's credit condition, guarantees, and collateral and costs incurred negotiating, processing, and closing the lease agreement.

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Amount of general expenses not normally included in Other Operating Costs and Expenses.

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Cash received for rents during the current period.

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The value of all consideration given or received by the Entity in the significant acquisition or disposal.

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