The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a controlling interest in another entity or an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, joint venture or equity method investment), and the cash outflow to acquire asset without physical form usually arising from contractual or other legal rights.

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The cash inflow associated with the sale, maturity and collection of all investments such as debt, security and so forth during the period, and the cash inflow associated with the deconsolidation of a previously consolidated subsidiary or sale of an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled.

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