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The amount of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Impairment loss; Profit (loss)]

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The increase (decrease) in the fair value measurement of the entity's own equity instruments. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Entity's own equity instruments [member]]

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The amount of non-current financial assets available-for-sale. [Refer: Financial assets available-for-sale; Non-current financial assets]

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The cash outflow for the purchase of available-for-sale financial assets. [Refer: Financial assets available-for-sale]

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The amount of reclassification adjustments related to available-for-sale financial assets, before tax. Reclassification adjustments are amounts reclassified to profit (loss) in the current period that were recognised in other comprehensive income in the current or previous periods. [Refer: Financial assets available-for-sale; Other comprehensive income]

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Acquisition cost including capitalized cost.

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Closing share price.

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Conversion of convertible instruments to ordinary shares.

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Initial public offering price.

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Percentage of ownership held.

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Significant rate of decline in fair value for impairment of available for sale equity investments.

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Valuation gain for conversion of security.

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