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Fair value of acquired receivable from business combination, excluding certain loans and debt securities acquired in transfer.

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Amount of assets acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination.

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The number of businesses acquired by the entity during the period.

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