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The amortization of non-cash fair value adjustments to the assets and liabilities acquired in the acquisition of businesses.

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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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