CEPAT - Bonus Issue
Announcement Type: Entitlements (Notice of Book Closure)
Submitting Merchant Bank: OSK INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD
Company Name: CEPATWAWASAN GROUP BERHAD
Stock Name: CEPAT
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
EX-date: 16/01/2012
Entitlement date: 18/01/2012
Entitlement time: 05:00:00 PM
Entitlement subject: Bonus Issue
Entitlement description: Bonus issue of up to 107,728,458 new ordinary shares of RM1.00 each in Cepatwawasan Group Berhad ("CGB") ("CGB Share(s)" or "Share(s)") ("Bonus Share(s)") to be credited as fully paid-up on the basis of one (1) Bonus Share for every two (2) existing CGB Shares held at 5.00 p.m. on 18 January 2012 ("Bonus Issue")
Period of interest payment: to
Share transfer book & register of members will be: to closed from (both dates inclusive) for the purpose of determining the entitlements
Registrar's name ,address, telephone no: Tricor Investor Services Sdn Bhd
Level 17, The Gardens North Tower
Mid Valley City
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2264 3883
a. Securities transferred into the Depositor's Securities Account before 4:00 pm in respect of transfers: 18/01/2012
Entitlement indicator: Ratio
Ratio: 1 : 2
Remarks: In accordance with the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities"), the Bonus Shares will be listed and quoted on 19 January 2012, being one (1) market day after the book closing date.
The Share Registrar of CGB will issue and despatch the notice of allotment to all entitled shareholders of CGB within four (4) market days after the date of listing of and quotation for the Bonus Shares on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.
This announcement is dated 3 January 2012.
Submitting Merchant Bank: OSK INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD
Company Name: CEPATWAWASAN GROUP BERHAD
Stock Name: CEPAT
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
EX-date: 16/01/2012
Entitlement date: 18/01/2012
Entitlement time: 05:00:00 PM
Entitlement subject: Bonus Issue
Entitlement description: Bonus issue of up to 107,728,458 new ordinary shares of RM1.00 each in Cepatwawasan Group Berhad ("CGB") ("CGB Share(s)" or "Share(s)") ("Bonus Share(s)") to be credited as fully paid-up on the basis of one (1) Bonus Share for every two (2) existing CGB Shares held at 5.00 p.m. on 18 January 2012 ("Bonus Issue")
Period of interest payment: to
Share transfer book & register of members will be: to closed from (both dates inclusive) for the purpose of determining the entitlements
Registrar's name ,address, telephone no: Tricor Investor Services Sdn Bhd
Level 17, The Gardens North Tower
Mid Valley City
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2264 3883
a. Securities transferred into the Depositor's Securities Account before 4:00 pm in respect of transfers: 18/01/2012
Entitlement indicator: Ratio
Ratio: 1 : 2
Remarks: In accordance with the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities"), the Bonus Shares will be listed and quoted on 19 January 2012, being one (1) market day after the book closing date.
The Share Registrar of CGB will issue and despatch the notice of allotment to all entitled shareholders of CGB within four (4) market days after the date of listing of and quotation for the Bonus Shares on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.
This announcement is dated 3 January 2012.
BONIA - TRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): NON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company Name: BONIA CORPORATION BERHAD
Stock Name: BONIA
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Type: Announcement
Subject: TRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)
NON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Description: BONIA CORPORATION BERHAD ("BONIA" OR "COMPANY")
ACQUISITION OF 49% SHARES IN BRAUN VERWALTUNGS-GmbH AND 49% SHARES IN BRAUN GmbH & CO. KG RESPECTIVELY FOR A TOTAL CASH CONSIDERATION OF EUR980,000.00;
ACQUISITION OF A LOAN RECEIVABLE OF SPARKASSE RHEIN-NAHE (Sparkasse") IN THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR3,150,000.00 FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF EUR2,200,000.00 IN CASH; AND
ACQUISITION OF THE TRADE MARK "BRAUN BFFEL" REGISTERED IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA FOR A TOTAL CASH CONSIDERATION OF EUR20,000.00.
(the above are collectively referred to as the "Acquisition")
Attachments: Bonia-Acquisition of Braun KG.pdf
Company Name: BONIA CORPORATION BERHAD
Stock Name: BONIA
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Type: Announcement
Subject: TRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)
NON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Description: BONIA CORPORATION BERHAD ("BONIA" OR "COMPANY")
ACQUISITION OF 49% SHARES IN BRAUN VERWALTUNGS-GmbH AND 49% SHARES IN BRAUN GmbH & CO. KG RESPECTIVELY FOR A TOTAL CASH CONSIDERATION OF EUR980,000.00;
ACQUISITION OF A LOAN RECEIVABLE OF SPARKASSE RHEIN-NAHE (Sparkasse") IN THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR3,150,000.00 FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF EUR2,200,000.00 IN CASH; AND
ACQUISITION OF THE TRADE MARK "BRAUN BFFEL" REGISTERED IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA FOR A TOTAL CASH CONSIDERATION OF EUR20,000.00.
(the above are collectively referred to as the "Acquisition")
Attachments: Bonia-Acquisition of Braun KG.pdf
HIRO - Change in Boardroom
Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: MR LOW HIN CHOONG
Age: 50
Nationality: Malaysian
Type of change: Appointment
Designation: Non-Executive Director
Directorate: Non Independent & Non Executive
Qualifications: He was graduated from Queen's University of Belfast, United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Business Administration & Computer Science.
Working experience and occupation: He had more than 20 years of experience in IT industry, having worked as a systems analyst and software manager and is currently managing his own successful software applications business.
Directorship of public companies (if any): MBM Resources Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: MR LOW HIN CHOONG
Age: 50
Nationality: Malaysian
Type of change: Appointment
Designation: Non-Executive Director
Directorate: Non Independent & Non Executive
Qualifications: He was graduated from Queen's University of Belfast, United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Business Administration & Computer Science.
Working experience and occupation: He had more than 20 years of experience in IT industry, having worked as a systems analyst and software manager and is currently managing his own successful software applications business.
Directorship of public companies (if any): MBM Resources Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
HIRO - Change in Boardroom
Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: DATO' FU AH KIOW @ OH (FU) SOON GUAN
Age: 62
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Chairman & Director
Directorate: Independent & Non Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Physics and a Master Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management Science.
Working experience and occupation: He had more than 12 years of distinguished service in the Malaysian government. He was elected a Member of Parliament in 1995 and was a Deputy Minister in several ministries prior to his retirement in 2008. Before joining the government, he had worked as an engineer and in various managerial roles with multinational companies and later founded and successfully managed companies engaged in construction and M&E engineering services.
Directorship of public companies (if any): 1. Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Berhad
2. NV Multi Corporation Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: DATO' FU AH KIOW @ OH (FU) SOON GUAN
Age: 62
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Chairman & Director
Directorate: Independent & Non Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Physics and a Master Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management Science.
Working experience and occupation: He had more than 12 years of distinguished service in the Malaysian government. He was elected a Member of Parliament in 1995 and was a Deputy Minister in several ministries prior to his retirement in 2008. Before joining the government, he had worked as an engineer and in various managerial roles with multinational companies and later founded and successfully managed companies engaged in construction and M&E engineering services.
Directorship of public companies (if any): 1. Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Berhad
2. NV Multi Corporation Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
HIRO - Change in Boardroom
Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: MR LOOI KOK LOON
Age: 44
Nationality: Malaysian
Type of change: Appointment
Designation: Non-Executive Director
Directorate: Non Independent & Non Executive
Qualifications: He holds a Bachelor Degree in Government and Economics from Brunel University and a Master Degree from University of Kent, United Kingdom.
Working experience and occupation: He is currently the Managing Director of MBM Resources Berhad, director of Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd, Hino Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Oriental Metal Industries (M) Sdn Bhd
Directorship of public companies (if any): 1. MBM Resources Berhad
2. Federal Auto Holdings Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: MR LOOI KOK LOON
Age: 44
Nationality: Malaysian
Type of change: Appointment
Designation: Non-Executive Director
Directorate: Non Independent & Non Executive
Qualifications: He holds a Bachelor Degree in Government and Economics from Brunel University and a Master Degree from University of Kent, United Kingdom.
Working experience and occupation: He is currently the Managing Director of MBM Resources Berhad, director of Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd, Hino Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Oriental Metal Industries (M) Sdn Bhd
Directorship of public companies (if any): 1. MBM Resources Berhad
2. Federal Auto Holdings Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
HIRO - Change in Boardroom
Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: ENCIK AQIL BIN AHMAD AZIZUDDIN
Age: 52
Nationality: Malaysian
Type of change: Appointment
Designation: Non-Executive Director
Directorate: Non Independent & Non Executive
Qualifications: He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Economics and an Associate Degree in Commercial Graphics from Southern Illinois University, United States of America.
Working experience and occupation: He began his career with Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, where he held various senior management positions prior to his appointment to the Board of MBM Resources Berhad. He is currently a director of MBM Resources Berhad and Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
Directorship of public companies (if any): 1. MBM Resources Berhad
2. Federal Auto Holdings Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: ENCIK AQIL BIN AHMAD AZIZUDDIN
Age: 52
Nationality: Malaysian
Type of change: Appointment
Designation: Non-Executive Director
Directorate: Non Independent & Non Executive
Qualifications: He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Economics and an Associate Degree in Commercial Graphics from Southern Illinois University, United States of America.
Working experience and occupation: He began his career with Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, where he held various senior management positions prior to his appointment to the Board of MBM Resources Berhad. He is currently a director of MBM Resources Berhad and Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
Directorship of public companies (if any): 1. MBM Resources Berhad
2. Federal Auto Holdings Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
HIRO - Change in Boardroom
Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: DATO' KUAN PENG CHING @ KUAN PENG SOON
Age: 66
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Managing Director
Directorate: Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: He is a qualified electrical engineer from Adelaide University, South Australia and is registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia as a Professional Engineer and also a member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Working experience and occupation: He served two terms as senator in the Malaysian Parliament between 1986 and 1991.
Directorship of public companies (if any): 1. FajarBaru Builder Group Berhad
2. Sanbumi Holdings Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: DATO' KUAN PENG CHING @ KUAN PENG SOON
Age: 66
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Managing Director
Directorate: Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: He is a qualified electrical engineer from Adelaide University, South Australia and is registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia as a Professional Engineer and also a member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Working experience and occupation: He served two terms as senator in the Malaysian Parliament between 1986 and 1991.
Directorship of public companies (if any): 1. FajarBaru Builder Group Berhad
2. Sanbumi Holdings Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
HIRO - Change in Boardroom
Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: MR LIM CHOON HOOI
Age: 53
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Executive Director
Directorate: Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: Master of Business Administration, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), U.S.A.
Working experience and occupation: He started his career as a bank examiner with Bank Negara in 1981 and left to join Berjaya Group Berhad in 1987 as a business development executive. After returning from United States in 1991, he joined Inter-Pacific Securities Sdn Bhd as Institutional Sales Manager. In 1993, he joined Hirotako Acoustics Sdn Bhd as an Executive Director.
Directorship of public companies (if any): No
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: MR LIM CHOON HOOI
Age: 53
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Executive Director
Directorate: Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: Master of Business Administration, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), U.S.A.
Working experience and occupation: He started his career as a bank examiner with Bank Negara in 1981 and left to join Berjaya Group Berhad in 1987 as a business development executive. After returning from United States in 1991, he joined Inter-Pacific Securities Sdn Bhd as Institutional Sales Manager. In 1993, he joined Hirotako Acoustics Sdn Bhd as an Executive Director.
Directorship of public companies (if any): No
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
HIRO - Change in Boardroom
Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: MR OOI LENG CHOOI
Age: 45
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Director
Directorate: Independent & Non Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: He is a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountant (MIA) and also a Certified Finance Planner (CFP).
Working experience and occupation: He joined Fajar Group in 1998 as a Finance Manager and was appointed to the Board of Fajar as an Executive Director on 12 December 2001. He has more than 10 years of working experience in handling corporate finance and general management with 2 listed companies prior to joining Fajar Group.
Directorship of public companies (if any): He is an Executive Director of FajarBaru Builder Group Berhad.
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: MR OOI LENG CHOOI
Age: 45
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Director
Directorate: Independent & Non Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: He is a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountant (MIA) and also a Certified Finance Planner (CFP).
Working experience and occupation: He joined Fajar Group in 1998 as a Finance Manager and was appointed to the Board of Fajar as an Executive Director on 12 December 2001. He has more than 10 years of working experience in handling corporate finance and general management with 2 listed companies prior to joining Fajar Group.
Directorship of public companies (if any): He is an Executive Director of FajarBaru Builder Group Berhad.
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
HIRO - Change in Boardroom
Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: EN ZAHEDI BIN MOHD ZAIN
Age: 56
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Executive Director
Directorate: Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: B.Sc. (Hons) Applied Science, Brighton Polytechnic, United Kingdom
Working experience and occupation: He was a production engineer in Petroliam Nasional Berhad from 1981 to 1985. He left Petroliam Nasional Berhad in 1985 and became an Executive Director of Perusahaan Dapat Sdn Bhd (PDSB) [ now known as Autoliv Hirotako Safety Sdn Bhd) from 1985 - 2005. He was designated as an Executive Director of HHB in 2010.
Directorship of public companies (if any): No
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
Company Name: HIROTAKO HOLDINGS BHD
Stock Name: HIRO
Date Announced: 03/01/2012
Announcement Detail:
Date of change: 03/01/2012
Name: EN ZAHEDI BIN MOHD ZAIN
Age: 56
Nationality: Malaysian
Designation: Executive Director
Directorate: Executive
Type of change: Resignation
Reason: Takeover by MBM Resources Berhad
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of Directors: No
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders: No
Qualifications: B.Sc. (Hons) Applied Science, Brighton Polytechnic, United Kingdom
Working experience and occupation: He was a production engineer in Petroliam Nasional Berhad from 1981 to 1985. He left Petroliam Nasional Berhad in 1985 and became an Executive Director of Perusahaan Dapat Sdn Bhd (PDSB) [ now known as Autoliv Hirotako Safety Sdn Bhd) from 1985 - 2005. He was designated as an Executive Director of HHB in 2010.
Directorship of public companies (if any): No
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer: No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer: No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries: No
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