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Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations. [Refer: Basic earnings (loss) per share; Discontinued operations [member]]

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The cash flows from (used in) financing activities, which are activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the contributed equity and borrowings of the entity.

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The cash flows from (used in) investing activities, which are the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash equivalents.

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The cash flows from (used in) operating activities, which are the principal revenue-producing activities of the entity and other activities that are not investing or financing activities. [Refer: Revenue]

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Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations. [Refer: Diluted earnings (loss) per share; Discontinued operations [member]]

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No definition available.

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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents held or due in a foreign currency. [Refer: Cash and cash equivalents]

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The increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents held in foreign currencies. [Refer: Cash and cash equivalents; Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents]

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The weighted average number of instruments used in calculating basic earnings (loss) per instrument for an equity instrument that participates in profit with ordinary shares according to a predetermined formula. [Refer: Basic earnings (loss) per instrument, participating equity instruments other than ordinary shares]

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