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The per diluted share amount of an adjustment to a previously reported goodwill impairment charge, which will be recognized in the subsequent reporting period.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for goodwill per each share of dilutive common stock.

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Represents the tax effect loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill.

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Represents the tax effect of impairments recognized during the period for long-lived assets held in continuing operations for abandonment, exchange or sale.

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The loss recognized for any initial write-down from carrying value to fair value less cost to sell for an asset classified as held for sale in continuing operations.

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The loss from impairment charge to continuing operations on assets per each share of dilutive common stock during the reporting period.

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The amount of an adjustment to a previously reported goodwill impairment charge, which will be recognized in the subsequent reporting period.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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