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The amount of an expected dividend used to calculate the fair value of share options granted.

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The amount of expense arising from share-based payment transactions in which the goods or services received did not qualify for recognition as assets.

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

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

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The weighted average share price used as input to the option pricing model to calculate the fair value of share options granted. [Refer: Option pricing model [member]; Weighted average [member]]

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Dividends planned for the near future

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Expected charge over remaining term of outstanding share options

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The fair value of options granted in a share-based payment arrangement, at grant date.

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The forfeiture rate of share options granted.

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