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The amount of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Financial assets; Other comprehensive income]

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The amount of financial assets that are measured at fair value and for which gains (losses) are recognised in profit or loss. A financial asset shall be measured at fair value through profit or loss unless it is measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income. A gain (loss) on a financial asset measured at fair value shall be recognised in profit or loss unless it is part of a hedging relationship, it is an investment in an equity instrument for which the entity has elected to present gains and losses in other comprehensive income or it is a financial asset measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Financial assets]

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The net amount of financial assets that are subject either to offsetting or to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, presented in the statement of financial position. [Refer: Financial assets]

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The net amount of financial liabilities that are subject either to offsetting or to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, presented in the statement of financial position. [Refer: Financial liabilities]

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Deferred contingent consideration.

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Derivatives financial assets reported within trade receivables hedge trading activities.

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Derivatives financial liabilities reported within trade creditors hedge trading activities.

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