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The amount of equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent. [Refer: Subsidiaries [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interests in a subsidiary held by non-controlling interests. [Refer: Subsidiaries [member]; Non-controlling interests]

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The proportion of the voting rights in a subsidiary held by non-controlling interests. [Refer: Subsidiaries [member]; Non-controlling interests]

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Percent Of Effective Ownership Acquired

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