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Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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Represents the purchase by the parent of an additional equity interest in a subsidiary during the period, thereby effecting a change in total (consolidated) equity attributable to the parent. The purchase of the additional equity interest represented by this element increases the parent's controlling interest in the subsidiary.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of noncontrolling interest during the period.

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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns.

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Refers to business acquisition cost of acquired entity charge from additional paid up capital.

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Amount of business acquisition principal installments payable at cost of acquired by entity at accrued interest.

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This element represents the business acquisition purchase price allocation net book value.

No definition available.

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Business acquisition purchase price allocation notes payable number of equal installment.

No definition available.

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Refers to noncontrolling interest acquired in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion notes payable.

No definition available.

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Number of partnership in which interest acquired during the period.

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