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Weighted average remaining contractual term for equity-based awards excluding options, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Intrinsic value of outstanding award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes share and unit options.

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