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Represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period less any taxes paid for the acquisition-related costs.

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The cash outflow for mandatory purchase obligation.

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The cash outflow to settle the mandatory purchase obligation, presented in financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

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Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

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