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Represents the period of time over which additional contingent payments will be paid to the acquiree.

No definition available.

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Represents the number of years the individual must stay with the entity.

No definition available.

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Estimate of the total payments in connection with a business combination, includes contingent consideration arrangements and prepaid compensation.

No definition available.

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Represents the number of founders of the acquiree.

No definition available.

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Amount of direct costs of the business combination including legal, accounting, and other costs incurred to consummate the business acquisition.

No definition available.

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No definition available.

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For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid.

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-SubTopic 30
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The amount, measured at acquisition-date fair value, of all liabilities assumed that arise from contingencies and were recognized by the entity.

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price.

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