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The increase in intangible assets and goodwill resulting from acquisitions through business combinations. [Refer: Business combinations [member]; Intangible assets and goodwill]

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The amount of amortisation of intangible assets other than goodwill. [Refer: Depreciation and amortisation expense; Intangible assets other than goodwill]

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The amount of current assets other than non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners. [Refer: Current assets; Disposal groups classified as held for sale [member]; Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale; Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for distribution to owners]

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The amount of current liabilities other than liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale. [Refer: Current liabilities; Disposal groups classified as held for sale [member]; Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale]

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The decrease in intangible assets and goodwill resulting from classification as held for sale or inclusion in a disposal group classified as held for sale. [Refer: Disposal groups classified as held for sale [member]; Intangible assets and goodwill]

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The decrease in intangible assets other than goodwill resulting from disposals and retirements. [Refer: Intangible assets other than goodwill]

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The decrease in intangible assets and goodwill resulting from disposals. [Refer: Intangible assets and goodwill]

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The amount recognised as a reduction of the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit to its recoverable amount. [Refer: Carrying amount [member]]

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The amount of intangible assets and goodwill held by the entity. [Refer: Goodwill; Intangible assets other than goodwill]

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