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The cash inflow from the disposal of non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale and discontinued operations. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]; Disposal groups classified as held for sale [member]; Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a subsidiary attributable to the entity. [Refer: Subsidiaries [member]]

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The amount of gain or (loss) on sale of subsidiary.

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Amount of vendor note payable due from purchaser of subsidiary.

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The amount of total cash consideration purchase price on disposal.

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