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The amount of dividends that the company has declared but not yet paid.

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The increase in equity through the issue of equity instruments.

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The cash outflow to acquire or redeem entity's shares.

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The percentage of voting equity interests acquired in a business combination. [Refer: Total for all business combinations [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a subsidiary attributable to the entity. [Refer: Total for all subsidiaries [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interests in a subsidiary held by non-controlling interests. [Refer: Total for all subsidiaries [member]; Non-controlling interests]

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The proportion of the voting rights in a subsidiary held by non-controlling interests. [Refer: Total for all subsidiaries [member]; Non-controlling interests]

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The amount of tax expense exclusive of income tax expense.

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The weighted average share price. [Refer: Weighted average [member]]

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