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The profit (loss) of the acquiree, since the acquisition date, included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. [Refer: Profit (loss)]

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The amount of revenue of the acquiree since the acquisition date included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. [Refer: Revenue]

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The revenue of the combined entity as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that occurred during the year had been as of the beginning of the annual reporting period. [Refer: Business combinations [member]; Revenue]

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Estimated earnings of combined entity before finance costs, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization

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