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The amount of expense from share-based payment transactions with employees.

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

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The weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) exercised or vested in a share-based payment arrangement. [Refer: Weighted average [member]]

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Number of one off share awards granted.

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Price Per Share

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Vesting period of share awards

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