Royalty Distribution
Deadlines falling on weekends or holidays are NOT extended to the next business day, so please ensure that usage reporting and payments are complete on OR BEFORE all deadline dates.
Compatible usage reporting and associated payments must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central time.
Early – Usage reporting due by day 15 after the end of the usage period.
Regular – Usage reporting due by day 45 after the end of the usage period.
Please contact Finance at finance@themlc.com with questions.
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