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Amount of amortization expense for finite-lived intangible asset expected to be recognized in next fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach). Excludes goodwill and capitalized cost for software to be sold, leased, or marketed.

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Amount of amortization expense for finite-lived intangible asset expected to be recognized in remainder of current fiscal year. Excludes goodwill and capitalized cost for software to be sold, leased, or marketed.

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Amount of amortization expense for finite-lived intangible asset expected to be recognized in fourth fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach). Excludes goodwill and capitalized cost for software to be sold, leased, or marketed.

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Amount of amortization expense for finite-lived intangible asset expected to be recognized in third fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach). Excludes goodwill and capitalized cost for software to be sold, leased, or marketed.

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Amount of amortization expense for finite-lived intangible asset expected to be recognized in second fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach). Excludes goodwill and capitalized cost for software to be sold, leased, or marketed.

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Amount, after accumulated amortization, of finite-lived intangible asset. Excludes goodwill and capitalized cost for software to be sold, leased, or marketed.

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