Mizuho and Mitsubushi Tokyo UFJ banks announced on August 31 that they would each provide JPY 75 billion (USD 960 million) in new financing in September, filling the gap left from the lock out of the commercial paper market.

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Commercial landlords offered KFC a discounted rent and 5- to 15-year rental lock-up contracts.

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This is beneficial for both consumers and commercial users who want to extend the value of their TecTile tags while retaining the secure option to lock a TecTile.

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