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The amount of the estimated financial effect of possible assets that arise from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within control of the entity.

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The amount of the estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities. [Refer: Classes of contingent liabilities [domain]]

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The number of personnel employed by the entity at a date.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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Number Of Companies

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