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The amount of accrued expenses that an Entity assumes in acquiring a business or in consideration for an asset received in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition that are not presented as a separate disclosure or otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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The amount of common stock that an Entity assumes in acquiring a business or in consideration for an asset received in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition that are not presented as a separate disclosure or otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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The amount of intangibles that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition.

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The amount of assets that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition.

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The amount of current assets that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition.

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The amount of liabilities that an Entity assumes in acquiring a business or in consideration for an asset received in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition that are not presented as a separate disclosure or otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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Acquisition of tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes along with the intangible leasehold improvements made that increased the value asset; net of accumulated depreciation.

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The write-off of carrying amounts of deferred costs recognized as a charge against earnings in periods.

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The increase during the period in capital lease obligations due to entering into new capital leases.

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Value of investments transferred to the entity's investments in noncash transactions.

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