It may be a broad-based levy such as a Value-Added Tax or an energy tax.

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It may also be more than its value a year from now, Findlater admits.

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Now, it may be classified as a trade asset gaining value.

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Nowadays, it doesn't seem such a wise move to hang on to the head office, whose value may be shrinking year after year.

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