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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase, excluding other payments to acquire businesses, such as deposit on pending acquisitions and preacquisition costs.

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Represents the total fair value of options granted during the reporting period.

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Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer.

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Amount of equity interests of the acquirer, including instruments or interests issued or issuable in consideration for the business combination.

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Unrecognized cost of unvested options awarded to employees as compensation.

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The cash outflow associated with other payments to acquire businesses including deposit on pending acquisitions and preacquisition costs.

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