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Price of a single share of a number of saleable stocks paid or offered to be paid in a business combination.

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Amount before accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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The number of businesses acquired by the entity during the period.

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The cash outflow from the acquisition of a piece of land, anything permanently fixed to it, including buildings, structures on it and so forth; includes real estate intended to generate income for the owner; excludes real estate acquired for use by the owner.

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Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issuable By Shares Owned

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Costs incurred to effect a business combination, integration costs, severance and other employee-related costs

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Number Of Vacation Ownership Units Acquired

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