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The period of time after which the noncontrolling interest is subject to the mandatory purchase obligation.

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The amount of fair value adjustments to mandatory purchase obligations.

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The amount of fair value adjustments of mandatory purchase obligation after tax basis

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Number of retail stores closed during the year.

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

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Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost, after tax.

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Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost per diluted share.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Amount, after cash payment, of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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