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Estimates of market multiples for use in the market approach for step one goodwill analysis

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Long-term revenue growth rate ranges of the markets of the Company

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- References

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Operating profit margin ranges of the markets of the Company

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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