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The charge against earnings that represents the legal, professional and other costs from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan.

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Amount of special charges, net attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation.

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Amount of professional costs related to ongoing restitution proceedings, net attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation.

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Amount of consideration received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

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