The conversion of convertible notes.

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The value of the stock converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period 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 price per share of the convertible notes at the time of conversion.

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Debt prepayments.

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Disclosure of dividend payments.

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Amount of cash outflow for payment of an obligation from a lender, including but not limited to, letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements.

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The remaining in aggregate principal amount repaid in cash.

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Number of shares issued during the period as a result of the conversion of convertible securities.

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The amount of dividends paid per ordinary share.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Name IAS
-Number 34
-IssueDate 2019-01-01
-Paragraph 16A
-Subparagraph f
-URI http://eifrs.ifrs.org/eifrs/xifrs-link?type=IAS&num=34&code=ifrs-tx-2019-en-r&anchor=para_16A_f&doctype=Standard
-URIDate 2019-03-27

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Subsequent events (Details Text) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended								9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Subsequent events (Details Text) - USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2019	Nov. 14, 2019	Aug. 29, 2019	May 28, 2019	Feb. 26, 2019	Nov. 23, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	May 30, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 30, 2018	Oct. 16, 2019
Dividend Payment
Per common share		$ 0.05	$ 0.02	$ 0.08	$ 0.05	$ 0.02	$ 0.02	$ 0.02	$ 0.02	$ 0.15	$ 0.08
Nordea Credit Facility [Member]
Debt prepayments
Prepayments of lines of credit												$ 35,000,000
Convertible notes due 2019 [Member]
Conversion of Convertible Notes
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted	$ 26,434,000
Conversion price per share	$ 6.0216
Shares issued	4,389,858
Remaining in aggregate principal amount repaid in cash	$ 6,426,000