Quarterly Report • May 15, 2024
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| Informazione Regolamentata n. 0508-22-2024 |
Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione 15 Maggio 2024 15:22:55 |
Euronext Star Milan | |||
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| Societa' | : | DATALOGIC | |||
| Identificativo Informazione Regolamentata |
: | 190765 | |||
| Utenza - Referente | : | DATALOGICN01 - Colucci | |||
| Tipologia | : | REGEM | |||
| Data/Ora Ricezione | : | 15 Maggio 2024 15:22:55 | |||
| Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione | : | 15 Maggio 2024 15:22:54 | |||
| Oggetto | : | Board of Directors approves Consolidated Interim Report at March 31, 2024 |
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Bologna, May 15, 2024 - The Board of Directors of Datalogic S.p.A. (Borsa Italiana S.p.A.: DAL), listed in the Euronext STAR Milan Segment of the Italian Stock Exchange organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. and global leader in the automatic data capture and industrial automation segments, today approved the Consolidated Interim Report at March 31, 2024.
In the words of Datalogic Group CEO Valentina Volta: "In this first quarter, we saw a gradual improvement in bookings in the Data Capture segment, which bolsters our confidence in the upward trajectory of revenue for the second half of the year. Despite sales in the first quarter being impacted by the anticipated weakness in our main target markets, we remained committed to investing in research and development. We stuck to our plan to roll out new products, including the first model of the new generation of Mobile products and the new product family of Fixed Retail Scanners. These new offerings have already garnered significant interest from our key customers.
In the first quarter, industrial margins were significantly affected by the low level of sales. However, when excluding the effect of volumes, direct product margins showed a positive trend versus last quarter 2023 thanks to the reduction in purchasing costs.
Financially, the Group remains robust, with net financial debt standing at only €23 million, significantly lower than the previous quarter. This reduction is partly attributable to the proceeds from the sale of 100% of the non-strategic stake in the subsidiary Informatics Holdings.
To date, the outlook for the full year 2024 remains consistent with the previously announced expectations. Overall, we anticipate a gradual quarter-by-quarter improvement in both sales and profitability. The first half of 2024 is expected to experience declining sales versus the same period last year, offset however by growth in the second half of the year.
Despite uncertainty, the Group remains confident in a gradual recovery and continues to pursue its innovation strategy. This ensures readiness to offer increasingly innovative solutions to customers as markets normalise. Additionally, to mitigate the short-term impacts of declining volumes on profitability, it remains focused on implementing continuous efficiency and cost optimisation measures."

The economic results as of March 31, 2023 have been restated, as required by the accounting standard IFRS 5, following the transfer of control of the company Informatics Holdings, Inc. and the consequent reclassification of the economic results of this company as results from sold activities and, as required by the accounting standard IAS 1, following the reclassification of some commercial costs as a reduction in revenue.
| 31.03.2024 | % on | 31.03.2023 | % on | Change | % chg. | % chg. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Restated | Revenue | net FX | ||||
| Revenue | 111,320 | 100.0% | 145,486 | 100.0% | (34,166) | -23.5% | -22.8% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 2,126 | 1.9% | 12,936 | 8.9% | (10,810) | -83.6% | -84.8% |
| Adjusted EBIT | (5,461) | -4.9% | 4,882 | 3.4% | (10,343) | n.a. | n.a. |
| EBIT | (7,192) | -6.5% | 3,431 | 2.4% | (10,623) | n.a. | n.a. |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period | 6,046 | 5.4% | 3,182 | 2.2% | 2,864 | 90.0% | 83.7% |
| Net financial position (NFP) | (22,699) | (31,673) | 8,974 |
The Group ended first quarter 2024 with Revenue from sales of €111.3 million, down 22.8% net FX (-23.5% at current exchange rates) versus €145.5 million in first quarter 2023.
Sales from new products (Vitality Index) grew in first quarter 2024 and accounted for 11.2% of revenue (9.5% in fourth quarter 2023; 6.3% in first quarter 2023).
The breakdown by geographical area of Group revenue for the period, versus the same period of the prior year, is shown in the table below:
| 31.03.2024 | % | 31.03.2023 Restated |
% | Change | % chg. | % chg. net FX |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 13,519 | 12.1% | 15,374 | 10.6% | (1,855) | -12.1% | -12.1% |
| EMEAI (excluding Italy) | 54,132 | 48.6% | 71,008 | 48.8% | (16,876) | -23.8% | -23.8% |
| Total EMEAI | 67,651 | 60.8% | 86,383 | 59.4% | (18,731) | -21.7% | -21.7% |
| Americas | 31,958 | 28.7% | 37,832 | 26.0% | (5,874) | -15.5% | -14.6% |
| APAC | 11,711 | 10.5% | 21,272 | 14.6% | (9,561) | -44.9% | -41.9% |
| Total revenue | 111,320 | 100.0% | 145,486 | 100.0% | (34,166) | -23.5% | -22.8% |
EMEAI was down 21.7% in the first quarter of the year, with Italy dropping 12.1%. Americas fell less with a 15.5% drop, while APAC declined more (-44.9%, -41.9% net FX) versus the same period of the prior year.
To better align with its strategic goals and prioritise product and solution offerings, the Group identifies two Market Segments, which feature distinct sales models, customers with varying purchasing needs, and different stakeholders: Data Capture and Industrial Automation.
The following is a breakdown of Group revenue split up by these market segments:

| 31.03.2024 | % | 31.03.2023 Restated |
% | Change | % chg. | % chg. net FX |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Capture | 67,821 | 60.9% | 90,943 | 62.5% | (23,122) | -25.4% | -24.7% |
| Industrial Automation | 43,499 | 39.1% | 54,543 | 37.5% | (11,044) | -20.2% | -19.6% |
| Total revenue | 111,320 | 100.0% | 145,486 | 100.0% | (34,166) | -23.5% | -22.8% |
The Data Capture segment, with 60.9% of divisional sales (62.5% at March 31, 2023), fell 25.4% versus the same period of the prior year, a decline seen across all geographical areas.
The Industrial Automation segment dropped 20.2%, also declining across all geographies, in APAC in particular.
The Gross Operating Margin reached €42.8 million versus €59.4 million at March 31, 2023, deteriorating as a percentage of sales, standing at 38.4% versus 40.9% in the same period of 2023, due to lower sales volumes and lower absorption of fixed costs, only partly offset by improved productivity.
Operating costs and other expense amounted to €48.2 million (€54.5 million at March 31, 2023), and while decreasing in absolute value, increased as a percentage of sales from 37.5% to 43.3%.
Research and Development expense, amounting to €14.8 million, decreased by 8.5% versus March 31, 2023. Total monetary costs in R&D, i.e., before capitalisation and net of amortisation and depreciation (R&D Cash Out), amounted to €15.1 million (€15.4 million in the first quarter of the prior year), with a percentage of sales of 13.6% (10.6% in the same period of 2023).
Distribution expense amounted to €21.9 million and was down from €25.0 million in the same period of 2023, while the percentage of revenue increased to 19.7% from 17.2% in the first quarter of the prior year.
Administrative and General Expense, amounting to €11.8 million at March 31, 2024, decreased by 12.2% versus the same period of 2023; as a percentage of sales, the item increased from 9.3% to 10.6%.
Adjusted EBITDA amounted to €2.1 million, down versus €12.9 million in the same period of the prior year, accounting for 1.9% of sales (8.9% in first quarter 2023), negatively impacted by the decrease in sales volumes, only partly offset by improved productivity and structural cost containment.
Adjusted EBIT stood at a negative €5.5 million (a positive €4.9 million in first quarter 2023).
Financials closed at a positive €14.9 million, although affected by the adverse trend in FX differences, and improved by €15.1 million versus March 31, 2023, thanks mainly to the proceeds from the sale of Informatics Holdings, Inc.
Net profit for the period amounted to €6.0 million, accounting for 5.4% of revenue (€3.2 million at March 31, 2023 or 2.2% of revenue), thanks to the proceeds from the sale of Informatics Holdings, Inc.
Net Trade Working Capital at March 31, 2024 amounted to €77.8 million and increased by €6.7 million versus December 31, 2023. As a percentage of sales, it increased from 13.2% at December 31, 2023 to 16.1% at March 31, 2024.
Net Invested Capital, at €442.2 million (€446.5 million at December 31, 2023), decreased by €4.3 million.

Net Financial Debt at March 31, 2024 stood at €22.7 million, an improvement of €12.6 million versus December 31, 2023.
On March 7, 2024 Datalogic S.p.A. completed the sale of 100% of its non-strategic stake in Informatics Holdings, Inc. (Informatics), a company active in the marketing and distribution of software products and solutions tailored to small and medium-sized companies, headquartered in Plano (Texas, USA). The transaction involved the sale by Datalogic S.p.A. of its stake to a company controlled by the U.S. private equity fund Renovo Capital LLC.
Additionally, effective January 1, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the transfer of the subsidiary Datalogic S.r.l.'s R&D division business unit to the subsidiary Datalogic IP Tech S.r.l. As a result, the ownership structure of Datalogic IP Tech S.r.l. changed as follows: Datalogic S.r.l.'s stake increased from 50% to 67.16%, whereas the parent company Datalogic S.p.A.'s stake decreased from 50% to 32.84%.
Starting from the first quarter of the current year, to provide a clearer picture of Group performance, certain costs shown in distribution expense have been classified as a reduction in revenue.
Comparative figures have been consistently restated; reference is made to the table in Annex 4 of this document for details of the amounts.
On April 30, 2024, the Shareholders' Meeting approved the Financial Statements at December 31, 2023, and reviewed the Group's Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2023, and resolved to distribute an ordinary unit dividend, gross of tax, of 12 Euro cents per share, for a maximum total amount of €6.4 million.
The same Meeting also resolved to:

the Board of Directors, pursuant to and in accordance with Article 2357 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code and Article 132 of Legislative Decree No. 58 of February 24, 1998, to carry out transactions to purchase the Company's treasury shares, on one or more occasions, for a period not exceeding 18 months from the date of this resolution.
The socio-political tensions that escalated into conflict between Russia and Ukraine starting from February 2022, the developments of which remain unpredictable, have prompted Western countries to implement economic sanctions against Russia. The Group has no offices in the countries currently affected by the conflict, nor do they represent significant outlet or supply markets for it. The potential effects of this situation on the Company and Group's income and financial results are however constantly monitored.
Since the outbreak of the conflict and the adoption of sanctions by the EU against Russia, a cross-functional working group has been established to assess and ascertain (including monitoring of "Denied Parties"), from a technical point of view, which Datalogic products and which business partner relationships could potentially be subject to sanctions. Following entry into force of the IX European sanctions package, the Group companies have suspended all sales and post-sales activities with Russia (trade with Belarus had already been blocked) and have implemented control systems in order to prevent business transactions with sanctioned countries. Additionally, in response to the enactment of the XII package at end 2023, Datalogic has adjusted its contractual framework to align with the regulations. Moreover, starting from October 2023, tensions between Israel and Hamas have escalated into a conflict. While the Group lacks a sphere of influence or operational headquarters in Israel, it remains vigilant regarding potential negative effects stemming from heightened instability in this region.
Nothing to report.
To date, the outlook for the full year 2024 remains unchanged. Overall, we anticipate a gradual quarter-by-quarter improvement in both sales and profitability. The first half of 2024 is expected to experience declining sales versus the same period last year, offset however by growth in the second half of the year.
Despite uncertainty, the Group remains confident in a gradual recovery and continues to pursue its innovation strategy. This ensures readiness to offer increasingly innovative solutions to customers as markets normalise. Additionally, to mitigate the short-term impacts of declining volumes on profitability, it remains focused on implementing continuous efficiency and cost optimisation measures.
The Interim Report at March 31, 2024 is unaudited and will be available within the time limits of law at the Company's registered office, at Borsa Italiana S.p.A. (www.borsaitaliana.it), at the authorised storage mechanism "eMarket STORAGE", managed by Teleborsa S.r.l., and on the Company website www.datalogic.com (Investor Relations section).
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The Manager responsible for the preparation of the Company's financial reports - Alessandro D'Aniello - declares, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the TUF, that the accounting information contained herein is consistent with the underlying accounting documents, books and records.
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Additionally, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the Group's intentions, beliefs, or current expectations regarding the financial results and other aspects of the Group's activities and strategies. Readers of this press release should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as the final results could differ materially from those contained in said forecasts, due to a variety of factors, most of which beyond the Group's control.
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The Datalogic Group has been a global technology leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets since 1972, specialised in the design and production of barcode readers, mobile computers, detection, measurement and safety sensors, machine vision and laser marking systems. Datalogic solutions help increase the efficiency and quality of processes in the Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, and Healthcare industries along the entire value chain.
The main global players in the four target industries use Datalogic products, confident of the customer attention and quality the Group has guaranteed for over 50 years now.
Today the Datalogic Group, headquartered in Lippo di Calderara di Reno (Bologna, Italy), employs approximately 2,900 people spread over 29 countries, with 13 manufacturing plants and repair centres located in the United States, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy, China, Vietnam and Australia. The company's global presence highlights its capacity to operate on an international scale, providing innovative solutions and high-quality services worldwide. With 11 global research and development centres and more than 1,200 patents, Datalogic aims to simplify and optimise automatic capture and tracking processes.
It recorded sales of €536.6 million in 2023 and invested over €67 million in R&D.
Datalogic S.p.A. has been listed in the Euronext STAR Milan segment of the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001 as DAL.MI. Learn more about Datalogic at www.datalogic.com.
Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries, including the U.S.A. and the E.U.
Contacts DATALOGIC S.p.A. Investor Relations: Alessandro D'Aniello Tel. 051 31 47 011 [email protected]
Investor Relations Advisor CDR Communication S.r.l. Vincenza Colucci Tel. 051 31 47 011 - 3356909547 [email protected]

Management uses certain performance measures, not identified as accounting measures under IFRS (NON-GAAP measures), to provide a clearer picture of the Group's performance. The measurement criterion applied by the Group might not be the same as the one adopted by other Groups and the measures might not be comparable with theirs. These performance measures, determined according to provisions set out by the Guidelines on performance measures, issued by ESMA/2015/1415 and adopted by CONSOB with Communication no. 92543 of December 3, 2015, refer only to the performance in the period related to this Consolidated Interim Report and the comparison periods. The performance measures must be considered as supplementary and do not supersede the information provided under the IFRS standards. The main measures adopted are described below.

| 31.03.2024 | 31.03.02023 Restated |
Change | % chg. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 111,320 | 100.0% | 145,486 | 100.0% | (34,166) | -23.5% |
| Cost of goods sold | (68,554) | -61.6% | (86,055) | -59.2% | 17,501 | -20.3% |
| Gross Operating Margin | 42,766 | 38.4% | 59,431 | 40.9% | (16,665) | -28.0% |
| Research and Development expense | (14,816) | -13.3% | (16,191) | -11.1% | 1,375 | -8.5% |
| Distribution expense | (21,926) | -19.7% | (24,986) | -17.2% | 3,060 | -12.2% |
| Administrative and General expense | (11,813) | -10.6% | (13,458) | -9.3% | 1,645 | -12.2% |
| Other (expense) income | 328 | 0.3% | 86 | 0.1% | 242 | 281.4% |
| Total operating costs and other expense | (48,227) | -43.3% | (54,549) | -37.5% | 6,322 | -11.6% |
| Adjusted EBIT | (5,461) | -4.9% | 4,882 | 3.4% | (10,343) | n.a. |
| Special Items - Other (Expense) and Income | (563) | -0.5% | (260) | -0.2% | (303) | 116.4% |
| Special Items - D&A from acquisitions | (1,168) | -1.0% | (1,191) | -0.8% | 23 | -1.9% |
| EBIT | (7,192) | -6.5% | 3,431 | 2.4% | (10,623) | n.a. |
| Financials | 17,170 | 15.4% | (840) | -0.6% | 18,010 | n.a. |
| Foreign exchange gains/(losses) | (2,261) | -2.0% | 658 | 0.5% | (2,919) | n.a. |
| EBT | 7,717 | 6.9% | 3,249 | 2.2% | 4,468 | 137.5% |
| Tax | (439) | -0.4% | (471) | -0.3% | 32 | -6.7% |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period from continuing operations |
7,278 | 6.5% | 2,778 | 1.9% | 4,500 | 162.0% |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period from discontinued operations |
(1,232) | -1.1% | 404 | 0.3% | (1,636) | n.a. |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period | 6,046 | 5.4% | 3,182 | 2.2% | 2,864 | 90.0% |
| EBIT | (7,192) | -6.5% | 3,431 | 2.4% | (10,623) | n.a. |
| Special Items - Other (Expense) and Income | 563 | 0.5% | 260 | 0.2% | 303 | 116.4% |
| Special Items - D&A from acquisitions | 1,168 | 1.0% | 1,191 | 0.8% | (23) | -1.9% |
| Depreciation Tang. Fixed Assets and Rights of Use |
3,649 | 3.3% | 4,082 | 2.8% | (433) | -10.6% |
| Amortisation Intang. Fixed Assets | 3,938 | 3.5% | 3,972 | 2.7% | (34) | -0.9% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 2,126 | 1.9% | 12,936 | 8.9% | (10,810) | -83.6% |

| 31.03.2024 | 31.12.2023 | Change | % chg. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible fixed assets | 87,062 | 88,845 | (1,783) | -2.0% |
| Goodwill | 195,210 | 205,352 | (10,142) | -4.9% |
| Tangible fixed assets | 103,735 | 105,486 | (1,751) | -1.7% |
| Financial assets and investments in associates | 3,432 | 5,418 | (1,986) | -36.7% |
| Other fixed assets | 59,633 | 58,103 | 1,530 | 2.6% |
| Fixed Assets | 449,072 | 463,204 | (14,132) | -3.1% |
| Trade receivables | 56,203 | 52,093 | 4,110 | 7.9% |
| Trade payables | (78,517) | (83,515) | 4,998 | -6.0% |
| Inventory | 100,082 | 102,462 | (2,380) | -2.3% |
| Net Trade Working Capital | 77,768 | 71,040 | 6,728 | 9.5% |
| Other current assets | 31,279 | 31,115 | 164 | 0.5% |
| Other liabilities and provisions for current risks | (59,262) | (61,624) | 2,362 | -3.8% |
| Net Working Capital | 49,785 | 40,531 | 9,254 | 22.8% |
| Other non-current liabilities | (45,602) | (46,327) | 725 | -1.6% |
| Post-employment benefits | (5,769) | (5,759) | (10) | 0.2% |
| Provisions for non-current risks | (5,295) | (5,197) | (98) | 1.9% |
| Net Invested Capital | 442,191 | 446,452 | (4,261) | -1.0% |
| Equity | (419,492) | (411,131) | (8,361) | 2.0% |
| Net financial position (NFP) | (22,699) | (35,321) | 12,622 | -35.7% |

| 31.03.2024 | 31.12.2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| A. Cash funds | 53,497 | 70,629 |
| B. Cash equivalents | 30,000 | - |
| C. Other current financial assets | - | - |
| D. Liquid assets (A) + (B) + (C) | 83,497 | 70,629 |
| E. Current financial debt | 5,516 | 5,421 |
| E1. of which lease payables | 3,889 | 3,863 |
| F. Current portion of non-current financial debt | 14,667 | 14,428 |
| G. Current Financial Debt (E) + (F) | 20,183 | 19,849 |
| H. Current Net Financial Debt (Financial Position) (G) - (D) | (63,314) | (50,780) |
| I. Non-current financial debt | 86,013 | 86,101 |
| I1. of which lease payables | 7,670 | 7,767 |
| J. Debt instruments | - | - |
| K. Trade and other non-current payables | - | - |
| L. Non-Current Financial Debt (I) + (J) + (K) | 86,013 | 86,101 |
| M. Total Net Financial Debt/(Net Financial Position) (H) + (L) | 22,699 | 35,321 |

Below is a reconciliation of EBIT and Adjusted EBIT at March 31, 2024 versus March 31, 2023.
| 31.03.2024 | 31.03.2023 Restated |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBIT | (5,461) | -4.9% | 4,882 | 3.4% |
| Special Items - Other Expense and (Income) | 563 | 0.51% | 260 | 0.18% |
| Special Items - D&A from acquisitions | 1,168 | 1.05% | 1,191 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,731 | 1.55% | 1,451 | 1.00% |
| EBIT | (7,192) | -6.5% | 3,431 | 2.4% |
Below is a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA at March 31, 2024 versus March 31, 2023.
| 31.03.2024 | 31.03.2023 Restated |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITDA | 2,126 | 1.9% | 12,936 | 8.9% |
| Cost of goods sold | 54 | 0.05% | 7 | 0.00% |
| Research and Development expense | 129 | 0.12% | 65 | 0.04% |
| Distribution expense | 368 | 0.33% | 179 | 0.12% |
| Administrative and General expense | 12 | 0.01% | 9 | 0.01% |
| Other (expense) income | - | 0.00% | - | 0.00% |
| Total | 563 | 0.5% | 260 | 0.2% |
| EBITDA | 1,563 | 1.4% | 12,676 | 8.7% |

Comparative results at March 31, 2024, have been restated following reclassifications of certain items to ensure full comparability of 2023 results with 2024 results.
| (Euro/000) | 31.03.2023 | Restatement | 31.03.23 Restated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Revenue | 145,718 | (232) | 145,486 |
| Revenue from sale of products | 137,037 | (232) | 136,805 |
| Revenue from services | 8,681 | 8,681 | |
| 2) Cost of goods sold | 2,720 | - | 2,720 |
| Gross Operating Margin (1-2) | 86,062 | - | 86,062 |
| 3) Other revenue | 635 | 635 | |
| 4) Research and development expense | 16,736 | 16,736 | |
| 5) Distribution expense | 25,622 | (232) | 25,390 |
| 6) Administrative and general expense | 13,953 | 13,953 | |
| 7) Other operating expense | 549 | 549 | |
| Total operating costs | 56,860 | (232) | 56,628 |
| EBIT | 3,431 | 3,431 | |
| 8) Financial income | 9,649 | 9,649 | |
| 9) Financial expense | 9,831 | 9,831 | |
| Financials (8-9) | (182) | (182) | |
| Profit/(Loss) before tax from continuing operations | 3,249 | 3,249 | |
| Income tax | (471) | (471) | |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period from continuing operations | 2,778 | 2,778 | |
| Net Profit/(Loss) from discontinued operations | 404 | 404 | |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period | 3,182 | 3,182 | |
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share (€) | 0.06 | 0.06 | |
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (€) | 0.06 | 0.06 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of the Parent | 3,326 | 3,326 | |
| Non-controlling interests | (144) | (144) |
| Fine Comunicato n.0508-22-2024 | Numero di Pagine: 15 |
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