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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) granted in a share-based payment arrangement.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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-IssueDate 2019-01-01
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) exercised or vested in a share-based payment arrangement.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) forfeited in a share-based payment arrangement.

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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) outstanding in a share-based payment arrangement.

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Period over which unrecognised compensation is expected to be recognised in a share-based payment arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The compensation cost related to awards not yet recognised under the plan.

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) allowed per individual participant.

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