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The increase (decrease) in intangible assets other than goodwill resulting from foreign currency translation.

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The increase (decrease) in intangible assets other than goodwill resulting from reversal of oil fields that does not separately disclose in the same statement or note.

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The fair value, at acquisition date, of the consideration transferred in a business combination. [Refer: Total for all business combinations [member]]

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The increase in intangible assets other than goodwill resulting from acquisitions through business combinations. [Refer: Total for all business combinations [member]; Intangible assets other than goodwill]

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The percentage of voting equity interests acquired in a business combination. [Refer: Total for all business combinations [member]]

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