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Cash and Cash Equivalents (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

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Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents

		CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
		Cash at bank and on hand			399.7				479.0
		Total cash and cash equivalents			399.7				479.0

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