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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period.

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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Per share or unit weighted-average fair value of nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes share and unit options.

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- References

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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period.

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The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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Number of non-option equity instruments exercised by participants.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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