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Amount of other increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital (APIC).

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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.

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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity.

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The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price.

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