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Accounting changes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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Note 4 Accounting changes

During the year ended on December 31, 2017, there have been no significant changes in the use of accounting principles or relevant changes in any accounting estimates with regard to previous years that have affected these consolidated financial statements.

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The disclosure of accounting changes.

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