Tabular disclosure of redeemable noncontrolling interest included in the statement of financial position as temporary equity. As of the date of the statement of financial position, such redeemable noncontrolling interest is currently redeemable for cash or stock of the entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the entity.

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