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The cash outflow for the purchase of financial instruments. [Refer: Classes of financial instruments [domain]]

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The cash outflow for the purchase of interests in investments accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Investments accounted for using equity method]

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The cash outflow for the purchases of long-term assets that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note, classified as investing activities. [Refer: Assets]

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Cash Outflow For Total Cash Capital Expenditure

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