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The gains (losses) from changes in the fair value of equity method investments.

No definition available.

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Amount of increase (decrease) through Results in Operations with Subsidiary and Joint Ventures, Goodwill.

No definition available.

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The proportion of ownership interest in a joint operation attributable to the entity. [Refer: Joint operations [member]]

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The amount of reclassification adjustments related to exchange differences when the financial statements of foreign operations are translated, net of tax. Reclassification adjustments are amounts reclassified to profit (loss) in the current period that were recognised in other comprehensive income in the current or previous periods. [Refer: Other comprehensive income]

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The entity's share of the profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Associates [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method; Joint ventures [member]; Profit (loss)]

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