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The contract price pursuant to the agreement for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

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The amount of down payment due at the losing for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

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The amount of estimated working capital adjustment to consideration received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

No definition available.

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Amount of promissory note receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

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The value of real estate sold to third party that are subtracting out from the purchase price.

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Contractual interest rate for note receivable.

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The term of note receivable.

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Amount before tax of gain (loss) not previously recognized resulting from the disposal of a discontinued operation.

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Amount of consideration received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

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