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The increase in intangible assets other than goodwill resulting from acquisitions through business combinations. [Refer: Business combinations [member]; Intangible assets other than goodwill]

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The amount recognised as a reduction of the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit to its recoverable amount. [Refer: Carrying amount [member]]

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