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Intrinsic value of equity-based compensation awards exercised in the reporting period.

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Intrinsic value of equity-based compensation awards vested in the reporting period.

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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Amount of cash inflow from exercise of stock options granted under share-based compensation arrangement.

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Amount of cash paid related to share-based compensation liabilities.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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