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The number of weighted average basic number of ADS equivalent shares outstanding.

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The number of weighted average diluted number of ADS equivalent shares outstanding.

No definition available.

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Weighted Average diluted shares Abstract

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The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. [Refer: Ordinary shares [member]; Weighted average [member]]

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The amount of profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity (the numerator), divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (the denominator), both adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. [Refer: Ordinary shares [member]; Weighted average [member]]

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The potential dilutive effect on the weighted average number of ordinary shares that relates to the assumed conversion of the entity’s restricted share units.

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The profit (loss) from continuing and discontinued operations attributable to owners of the parent. [Refer: Profit (loss)]

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The number of ordinary shares outstanding at the beginning of the period, adjusted by the number of ordinary shares bought back or issued during the period multiplied by a time-weighting factor.