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Miscellaneous other reserves

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The profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent equity.

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Reserve of share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using equity method

No definition available.

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Retained earnings excluding profit (loss) for the current period

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A component of equity representing the reserve for the redemption of the entity's own shares.

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- References

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The amount of equity attributable to the owners of the parent. This specifically excludes non-controlling interest.

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The nominal value of capital issued.

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A component of equity representing the accumulated portion of gain (loss) on a hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge for cash flow hedges. [Refer: Cash flow hedges [member]]

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A component of equity representing exchange differences on translation of financial statements of foreign operations recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity. [Refer: Other comprehensive income]

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A component of equity representing accumulated gains and losses from investments in equity instruments that the entity has designated at fair value through other comprehensive income.

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A component of equity representing the accumulated remeasurements of defined benefit plans. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [member]]

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A component of equity representing reserves created based on legal requirements.

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An entity’s own equity instruments, held by the entity or other members of the consolidated group.

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