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Amount of consideration received or receivable in shares for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

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Percentage of discount to fair value of assets to be sold.

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Percentage of Group's consolidated assets.

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Percentage of ownership interest sold at first closing.

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Percentage of ownership interest sold at second closing.

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