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The performance multiplier if performance conditions have been met.

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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) granted in a share-based payment arrangement.

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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) exercised or vested in a share-based payment arrangement.

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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) outstanding in a share-based payment arrangement.

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The weighted average fair value at the measurement date of granted equity instruments other than share options. [Refer: Weighted average [member]]

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The weighted average share price used as input to the option pricing model to calculate the fair value of share options granted. [Refer: Option pricing model [member]; Weighted average [member]]

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