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The number of share options expired in a share-based payment arrangement.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Name IFRS
-Number 2
-IssueDate 2021-01-01
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph b
-Clause v
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-URIDate 2021-03-24

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The threshold level for percentage of adjusted EBITDA growth and adjusted funds from operations, to determine whether share-options vest

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Percentage of shares awarded to option holders in the event of IPO.

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Percentage of vesting of award under share-based payment arrangement.

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Period from grant date that an equity-based award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The measurement period for share-based payments arrangements to determine whether options vest

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Number of share based payment plans.

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Percentage of shares issued annually.

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The percentage of shares not immediately awarded in the event of an IPO

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Number of tranches in which the share options granted.

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