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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) granted in a share-based payment arrangement.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) exercised or vested in a share-based payment arrangement.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) outstanding in a share-based payment arrangement.

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The percentage of compensation which may be elected to be paid in cash.

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Period over which grantee's right to exercise award under share-based payment arrangement is no longer contingent on satisfaction of service or performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Includes, but is not limited to, combination of market, performance or service condition.

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Intrinsic value of outstanding award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes share and unit options.

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The percentage of share price receivable at the time of vesting of share units.

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The conversion price per share in share based compensation plan.

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