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Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer. Includes payments for achievement of certain clinical, regulatory and commercial milestones.

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Number of shares of equity interests issued or issuable to acquire entity.

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Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer, adjusted to excluding the exercise price of outstanding acquiree options and warrants and acquiree cash and cash equivalents.

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The company enrollment percent achieved during the year.

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Represents the amount of Priority Review Voucher sale proceeds shared with qualifying equity holders of the acquired entity in the event a specified PRV is obtained and sold.

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a controlling interest in another entity or an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, joint venture or equity method investment).

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The amount of research expense charged to statement of operations for stock issued in assets acquisition transaction.

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Number of shares of equity interests issued or issuable to acquire entity.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement.

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Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination.

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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock.

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price.

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