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The amount of goodwill arising from a business combination that is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

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Carrying value of amounts transferred to third parties for security purposes that are expected to be returned or applied towards payment within one year or during the operating cycle, if shorter.

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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 cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase.

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Expected number of additional lease obligations to be assumed from acquisition.

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The number of lease obligations assumed as part of an acquisition.

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Number of new lease agreements entered into due to a business acquisition.

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Number of owned stores acquired.

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Number of stores acquired.

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Expected number of stores to be owned after acquisition.

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Number of stores yet to be acquired but planned to be acquired.

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Number of stores to be acquired as part of an acquisition.

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Revenue recognized from newly acquired business.

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