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The amount received or receivable from the issuance of the entity's shares in excess of nominal value.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
-Name IAS
-Number 1
-IssueDate 2021-01-01
-Paragraph 78
-Subparagraph e
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-URIDate 2021-03-24

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The cash outflow for reacquisition of callable preferred stock.

No definition available.

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Redemption of preference shares.

No definition available.

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Aggregate change in value for stock issued during the period as a result of employee stock purchase plan.

No definition available.