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Total revenue reported by the acquired entity for its previous full fiscal year before the business acquisition.

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Amount of other assets expected to be realized or consumed before one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date.

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The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date.

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The cash inflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period (for example, cash that was held by the acquired business).

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