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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Amount of the entity's equity method investment which has been sold.

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The net gain (loss) arising from the lessor's transactions involving the sale, transfer, or termination of financing agreements classified as capital leases.

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The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of equity securities, not separately or otherwise categorized as trading or available-for-sale. This element includes investments in which the entity holds a small ownership stake (generally, less than 20% of the shares outstanding) and cannot exert significant influence.

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The cash inflow associated with the deconsolidation of a previously consolidated subsidiary or the sale of investment in consolidated subsidiaries (generally greater than 50 percent).

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The cash inflow associated with the sale of equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence.

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