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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) granted in a share-based payment arrangement.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) forfeited in a share-based payment arrangement.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) outstanding in a share-based payment arrangement.

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The weighted average fair value at the measurement date of granted equity instruments other than share options. [Refer: Weighted average [member]]

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The Period which common share holders right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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- References

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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) redeemed in a share-based payment arrangement.

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The weighted average fair value of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) forfeited in a share-based payment arrangement.

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The weighted average fair value of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) granted in a share-based payment arrangement.

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The weighted average fair value of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) redeemed in a share-based payment arrangement.

No definition available.