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Fagron N.V.

Quarterly Report Aug 5, 2021

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Interim Financial Statements First semester of 2021

Contents

1. Interim management report
2. Condensed consolidated income statement
3. Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
4. Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
5. Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
6. Condensed consolidated cash flow statement
7. Notes to the interim financial information
8. Other operating income
9. Services and other goods
10. Earnings per share
11. Non-recurring result
12. Segment information
13. Goodwill
14. Borrowings
15. Contingencies
16. Total adjustments for non-cash items
17. Total changes in working capital
18. Business combination
19. Related parties
20. Subsequent events
21. Update COVID-19
22. Effective tax rate
23. Alternative performance measures

The undersigned hereby declare that, to the best of their knowledge, the condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021, which have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit and loss of the company and the undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole, and that the interim management report includes a fair review of the important events that have occurred during the first semester of the financial year and of other legal necessary information.

Rafael Padilla, CEO Karin de Jong, CFO

1. Interim management report

A detailed report on the turnover of the first six months of 2021 can be found in the Fagron press release of the 5 th of August 2021.

2. Condensed consolidated income statement

(x 1,000 euros) Note June 2021 June 2020
Operating income 279,334 279,330
Turnover 276,587 278,750
Other operating income 8 2,747 580
Operating expenses 238,619 233,134
Trade goods 114,997 112,193
Services and other goods 9 41,724 42,586
Employee benefit expenses 66,218 62,300
Depreciation and amortization 14,584 15,084
Other operating expenses 1,096 971
Operating profit 40,715 46,196
Financial income 653 453
Financial expenses -6,749 -7,625
Profit before income tax 34,619 39,024
Taxes 22 7,670 7,466
Net result 26,949 31,559
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the company (net result) 26,757 31,266
Non-controlling interest 191 293
Earnings (loss) per share from continued and discontinued
operations attributable to the shareholders during the period
Profit (loss) per share (in euros) 10 0.37 0.44
Diluted profit (loss) per share (in euros) 10 0.37 0.44

3. Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

(x 1,000 euros) June 2021 June 2020
Net result for the period 26,949 31,559
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss
Currency translation differences 12,158 -41,462
Other comprehensive income for the period 12,158 -41,462
Total comprehensive income for the period 39,107 -9,904
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the company 38,773 -9,973
Non-controlling interest 334 69

The unrealized currency translation differences of 12.2 million euros in the first six months of 2021 are mainly due to the strengthening of the Brazilian real and the US dollar against the euro at 31 December 2020.

The unrealized currency translation differences in 2020 of -41.5 million euros were mainly due to the weakening of the Brazilian real against the euro at 31 December 2019.

4. Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

(x 1,000 euros) Note June 2021 December 2020
Non-current assets 546,325 530,943
Goodwill 13 377,749 364,654
Intangible fixed assets 22,983 24,513
Property, plant and equipment 89,899 86,188
Leasing and similar rights 31,560 32,437
Financial fixed assets 3,026 2,340
Deferred tax assets 21,108 20,811
Current assets 248,721 221,883
Inventories 96,597 79,794
Trade receivables 53,716 42,140
Other receivables 17,997 15,702
Cash and cash equivalents 80,411 84,248
Total assets 795,046 752,826
Equity 292,497 257,819
Shareholders' equity (parent) 287,451 253,107
Non-controlling interest 5,046 4,712
Non-current liabilities 329,192 294,751
Provisions 1,728 3,394
Pension obligations 4,847 4,781
Deferred tax liabilities 2,168 2,128
Borrowings 14 294,654 256,900
Lease Liabilities 25,796 27,548
Financial instruments
Current liabilities 173,357 200,256
Borrowings 14 18,982 64,440
Lease liabilities 7,769 6,650
Trade payables 84,670 72,252
Tax liabilities for the current year 8,389 8,635
Other current taxes, remuneration and social security 26,744 22,938
Other current payables 18 25,654 24,930
Financial instruments 1,147 411
Total liabilities 502,549 495,007
Total equity and liabilities 795,046 752,826

5. Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

(x 1,000 euros) Share
capital &
share
premium
Other
reserves
Treasury
shares
Retained
earnings
Total Non
control
ling
interest
Total
equity
Balance as of 1 January
2020
510,142 -242,805 -18,823 -6,486 242,028 4,413 246,440
Profit for the period 31,266 31,266 293 31,559
Other comprehensive income -41,238 -41,238 -224 -41,462
Total comprehensive
income for the period
-41,238 31,266 -9,973 69 -9,904
Declared dividends -5,774 -5,774 -5,774
Share-based payments 563 563 563
Balance as of 30 June 2020 510,142 -283,480 -18,823 19,005 226,844 4,482 231,326
Profit for the period 28,335 28,335 143 28,478
Other comprehensive income -6,874 -6,874 87 -6,787
Total comprehensive
income for the period
-6,874 28,335 21,461 230 21,691
Capital increase 3,845 3,845 3,845
Declared dividends
Share-based payments 957 957 957
Balance as of 31 December
2020
513,987 -289,397 -18,823 47,340 253,107 4,712 257,819
Profit for the period 26,757 26,757 191 26,949
Other comprehensive income 12,016 12,016 142 12,158
Total comprehensive
income for the period
12,016 26,757 38,773 334 39,107
Capital increase 6,798 6,798 6,798
Declared dividends -13,046 -13,046 -13,046
Share-based payments 1,819 1,819 1,819
Balance as of 30 June 2021 520,785 -275,562 -18,823 61,051 287,451 5,046 292,497

6. Condensed consolidated cash flow statement

(x 1,000 euros) June 2021 June 2020
Operating activities
Profit before income taxes from continued operations 34,619 39,024
Taxes paid -9,499 -9,900
Adjustments for financial items 6,097 7,172
Total adjustments for non-cash items 16 16,202 15,635
Total changes in working capital 17 -16,152 -24,764
Total cash flow from operating activities 31,265 27,167
Investment activities
Capital expenditure -9,152 -9,991
Investments in existing shareholdings (subsequent payments)
and in new holdings
-4,495 -8,888
Total cash flow from investment activities -13,647 -18,878
Financing activities
Capital increase 6,798
Dividends paid -8,468 -3,638
New borrowings 51,173 46,000
Reimbursement of borrowings -65,739 -28,762
Interest received 268 453
Interest paid -7,397 -8,695
Total cash flow from financing activities -23,366 5,358
Total net cash flow for the period -5,747 13,646
Cash and cash equivalents – start of the period 84,248 106,684
Gains (or losses) from currency translation differences 1,909 -7,864
Cash and cash equivalents – end of the period 80,411 112,467
Changes in cash and cash equivalents -5,747 13,646

7. Notes to the interim financial information

1. General information

Fagron is a leading global company active in pharmaceutical compounding, focusing on delivering personalized medicine to hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, and patients in 35 countries around the world.

The Belgian company Fagron NV is located in Nazareth and is listed on Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam under the ticker symbol 'FAGR'. Fagron's operational activities are driven by the Dutch company Fagron BV. Fagron BV's head office is located in Rotterdam.

These consolidated financial statements were approved for publication by the Board of Directors on the 3 rd of August 2021.

In the event of differences between the English translation and the Dutch original of the interim financial statements, the latter prevails.

2. Summary of the most important basis for the condensed consolidated interim financial information

This condensed consolidated interim financial information for the first six months of 2021, including the comparative figures for 2020, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union. The condensed consolidated interim financial information must be read in conjunction with the 2020 annual report (including the principles for financial reporting) which are available at www.fagron.com.

3. Summary of the most important accounting policies

The most important accounting policies used to prepare the consolidated interim financial statements for the first semester of 2021 are consistent with those applied in the Fagron consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

A summary of the most important accounting policies can be found in the 2020 annual report. The annual report can be consulted on www.fagron.com.

This condensed consolidated interim financial information has been prepared in accordance with IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations that apply, or which are applied early, as of 30 June 2021 and which have been endorsed by the European Union.

Standards and interpretations applicable for the annual period beginning on or after 1 January 2021

  • Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8 Definition of Material
  • Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations: Definition of a Business
  • Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform Phase 1
  • Amendments to references to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS standards

Standards and interpretations published, but not yet applicable for the annual period beginning on 1 January 2021:

  • IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Noncurrent (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRS Practice Statement 2: Disclosure of Accounting Policies (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IAS 8 Accounting policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors: Definition of Accounting Estimates (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets: Onerous Contracts Cost of Fulfilling a Contract (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations: Reference to the Conceptual Framework (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendment to IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts deferral of IFRS 9 (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2021)
  • Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform Phase 2 (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2021)
  • Amendment to IFRS 16 Leases: COVID-19-Related Rent Concessions (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 June 2020)
  • Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018–2020 (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022, but not yet endorsed in the EU)

Fagron has determined that the application of these changes to these standards does not have any material effect on these interim financial statements.

4. Seasonality

Turnover and operating result of Fagron are limitedly impacted by seasonal influences.

8. Other operating income

The increase in other operating income is largely due to a release of contingent consideration related to acquisitions in Latin America.

9. Services and other goods

(x 1,000 euros) June 2021 June 2020
Sales and distribution costs 15,804 15,210
Contracted Services 11,546 12,793
Other services and goods 14,374 14,583
Total services and other goods 41,724 42,586

Other services and goods cover a wide range of services and goods such as maintenance, utilities, office supplies and travel costs.

10. Earnings per share

(x 1 euro) June 2021 June 2020
Basic earnings (loss) per share 0.37 0.44
Diluted earnings (loss) per share 0.37 0.44

The earnings used in the calculations are as follows:

(x 1,000 euros) June 2021 June 2020
Profit (loss) attributable to equity holders of the company 26,757 31,559

The weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculations is as follows:

(Number of shares x 1,000) June 2021 June 2020
Weighted average number of ordinary shares 72,430 72,075
Effect of warrants and stock options 155 385
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (diluted) 72,585 72,460

On 30 June 2021, the capital represented 72,960,154 shares, of which 103,627 are treasury shares held by Fagron NV.

11. Non-recurring result

A non-recurring item is an event or transaction that is considered abnormal, not related to ordinary company activities, and unlikely to recur in the foreseeable future. This can be a gain or a loss. The total non-recurring result included in EBITDA amounts to -0.7 million euros (June 2020: -1.7 million euros). In 2021, non-recurring costs include primarily restructuring costs and release of contingent consideration related to acquisitions in Latin America. The 2020 non-recurring costs included primarily restructuring costs and acquisition costs.

12. Segment information

Fagron's divisional structure is tailored to the various activities of Fagron and supports also effective decisionmaking and individual responsibility. This is in accordance with IFRS 8, which states that the operational segments must be determined based on the components used by the Global Leadership Team to assess the performance of the operational activities and on which the decisions are based. Fagron reports according to the following segments: Fagron EMEA, Fagron North America, and Fagron Latin America.

The segment results for the reporting period ending 30 June 2021 are as follows:

(x 1,000 euros) Fagron
EMEA
Fagron
North
America
Fagron Latin
America
Total
Turnover 128,866 82,293 65,428 276,587
Intersegment turnover 352 86 109 547
Total turnover 129,218 82,379 65,537 277,134
Operating result per segment 22,493 7,631 10,590 40,715
Financial result -6,097
Profit before taxes 34,619
Taxes on profits 7,670
Net result from continued
operations
26,949

The segment results for the reporting period ending 30 June 2020 are as follows:

(x 1,000 euros) Fagron
EMEA
Fagron
North
America
Fagron Latin
America
Total
Turnover 137,549 80,156 61,045 278,750
Intersegment turnover 221 188 32 442
Total turnover 137,771 80,344 61,077 279,192
Operating result per segment 27,245 8,637 10,314 46,196
Financial result -7,172
Profit before taxes 39,024
Taxes on profits 7,466
Net result from continued
operations
31,559

A detailed explanation of the segment results and disaggregated turnover are provided in the press release of the 5 th of August 2021.

On 30 June 2021, the assets and liabilities, as well as the capital expenditures (investments) are as follows:

(x 1,000 euros) Fagron
EMEA
Fagron North
America
Fagron Latin
America
Unallocated
/inter
segment
elimination
Total
Total assets 355,905 228,245 173,940 36,955 795,046
Total liabilities 84,096 168,338 42,020 208,095 502,549
Capital expenditure 4,116 2,635 2,150 8,900

On 31 December 2020, the assets and liabilities, as well as the capital expenditures (investments) are as follows:

(x 1,000 euros) Fagron
EMEA
Fagron North
America
Fagron Latin
America
Unallocated
/inter
segment
elimination
Total
Total assets 339,919 218,248 151,482 43,177 752,826
Total liabilities 86,639 163,626 35,290 209,452 495,007
Capital expenditure 6,935 4,203 5,303 16,440

Gross capital expenditures in the first half of 2021 mainly relate to investments in existing facilities in the United States and Latin America, a new production plant in Poland, and software implementations. The investment expenditure excludes the change in investment obligations. The unallocated assets mainly relate to cash and cash equivalents. The unallocated liabilities mainly relate to financial debts.

13. Goodwill

The decrease in goodwill is largely explained by the strengthening of the Brazilian real and the US dollar against the euro as of December 31, 2020.

14. Borrowings

In the first six months of 2021, no new long-term debts have been incurred. On 30 June 2021, the full-term loan of 130 million euros (December 2020: 130 million euros) and an amount of 165 million euros has been withdrawn under the syndicated credit line (December 2020: 127 million euros). On 31 December 2020, the 60 million US dollar 5.78% Series F Senior Notes were classified as short-term borrowings. These Senior Note Loans were redeemed on the 13th of April 2021.

In the first six months of 2021, the interest rate risk related to 100 million US dollars in loans was hedged with financial derivatives. The term of these financial derivatives is until June 2024. The financial derivatives covering the interest rate risk of 42.5 million US dollars matured in March 2021.

All financial instruments are valued at amortised cost except for derivative financial instruments and contingent considerations for acquisitions, which are valued at fair value. The fair value approximates the carrying amount.

On 30 June 2021, the net financial debt / EBITDA ratio equals 2.18. The EBITDA / net interest expense ratio is equal to 8.43. Fagron thus more than met the financial covenants.

15. Contingencies

Fagron faces certain risks for which no provision has been made because it is unlikely that these risks will have a negative impact for the group.

As disclosed in 2020 annual report, in Poland, a VAT audit was started in 2017 in two subsidiaries. The VAT percentage applied to almost all products sold by the Polish subsidiaries is being questioned by the Polish tax authorities. We are contesting this assertion. At one of our subsidiaries an assessment of PLN 4 million was issued for one month in 2017. Fagron objected to the imposed assessment and has appealed this decision to the administrative court. After the legal proceedings, the highest administrative court ruled in favour of Fagron in December 2019. In 2021 the tax authorities have communicated they will continue with the process, following an option permitted by the Polish legal system. There is no material change to the risk derived. An assessment of PNL 3.6 million was imposed at the other company for the period February and March 2017. Fagron objected to the imposed assessment, which was rejected. In October 2019, Fagron appealed against this pronouncement to the administrative court, which ruled in favour of Fagron. The tax authorities appealed against this ruling and the case will be heard by the Supreme Court. There was an adjustment in VAT legislation in 2019, after which Fagron started to apply an increased VAT rate in November 2019 limiting the risk to months prior.

16. Total adjustments for non-cash items

(x 1,000 euros) June 2021 June 2020
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets 4,373 5,119
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 8,937 8,679
Write down on inventories and receivables 1,274 1,285
(Profit) / Loss on sale of fixed assets -123 439
Movements in provisions -79 -450
Share-based payments 1,819 563
Total adjustments for non-cash items 16,202 15,635

17. Total changes in working capital

(x 1,000 euros) June 2021 June 2020
Changes in operational working capital -13,228 -20,021
Changes in other working capital -2,924 -4,743
Total changes in working capital -16,152 -24,764

18. Business combination

Fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities of other companies

The determination of the fair value of the assets and liabilities from previous minor acquisitions, acquired in 2020, resulted in an adjustment of 4.127 million euros (increase of goodwill). The changes are mainly the result adjustments to the acquisition price.

Fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities
(x 1,000 euros)
2021 2020
Intangible fixed assets 4,435 4,435
Property, plant, and equipment 7,121 7,121
Other non-current assets 457 457
Deferred tax liabilities 125 125
Inventories 1,622 1,622
Trade receivables 1,886 1,932
Other receivables 254 254
Cash and cash equivalents 559 559
Total assets 16,461 16,507
Borrowings 4,621 4,621
Lease liabilities 1,967 1,967
Trade payables 1,433 1,449
Other current payables 9,944 9,944
Total liabilities 17,967 17,983
Net acquired assets -1,506 -1,476
Goodwill 14,720 10,593
Total acquisition amount 13,214 9,117

Contingent considerations

On 30 June 2021, Fagron had 11.2 million euros in contingencies. These fees payable to former shareholders were determined based on business plans at the time of acquisition.

The deferred payments for business combinations relate to Israel, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. It is expected that these will be paid in 2021 and 2022.

The contingent considerations relate primarily to Israel and the United States and vary between 0 euros and a maximum of 19.8 million euros. The considerations are measured at the fair value at acquisition date. This is estimated based on the maximum compensation if the conditions are met.

19. Related parties

The members of the Global Leadership Team, the CEO and the non-executive directors are considered as related parties. The remuneration policy is described in the Corporate Governance Statement which is part of the 2020 annual report. The remuneration is determined on a yearly basis; therefore, no further details are provided in these interim financial statements.

20. Subsequent events

In August 2021, the term loan facility of 130 million euros and the credit facility of 210 million euros, both of which fall under the August 2019 syndicated credit facility with an original term of 5 years, were extended by 1 year.

On 4 August 2021, Fagron acquired a significant part of the assets of US Compounding, a subsidiary of Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in the United States. This acquisition represents an annual turnover of approximately 6.5 million US dollars.

21. Update COVID-19

Supply chain

The supply chain is being affected by various COVID-related developments, with factors such as the large-scale vaccination programs having resulted in limited availability of certain raw materials and packaging materials, leading to rapid price increases for these products. In addition, the costs of transport (by both land and sea) have risen substantially. Under the current contracts these cost increases cannot always be passed on in full and/or only with a delay.

Product availability is a critical success factor. Inventory levels are being closely monitored and higher inventories are being kept for specific products. Fagron's extensive global network of approved suppliers is proving to be of great value, with Fagron generally experiencing no significant supply issues. In addition, Fagron has set up a dedicated team to deal with purchasing and negotiating in relation to specific scarce products to ensure that both availability and the cost price are managed in the best way possible.

Measures

The entire first half of 2021 was still characterized by (drastic) measures and full or partial lockdowns in most of the regions where we operate, whereas the comparative period was only partly impacted by the effects of the pandemic.

Both the virus and the measures aimed at containing it developed differently in the various regions. Some countries where measures were relaxed in the course of the first half of the year are now imposing new restrictions due to the sharp rise of the Delta variant. At the same time vaccination rates are rising and as a result public life is largely returning to normal in some of the countries where Fagron operates.

22. Effective tax rate

Recognised income tax expenses are based on management's best estimate of the weighted average effective income tax rate of 22.2% for 2021 (S1 2020: 19.1%).

23. Alternative performance measures

In addition to the performance measures defined in IFRS, other measures are also used in these interim financial statements. These "alternative performance measures" are set out below:

(x 1,000 euros) June 2021 June 2020
Operating profit (EBIT) 40,715 46,196
Depreciation and amortization 14,584 15,084
EBITDA 55,299 61,280
EBITDA 55,299 61,280
Non-recurring result 707 1,654
REBITDA 56,006 62,934
Net financial debt
Borrowings non-current 294,654 300,046
Lease liabilities - non-current 25,796 26,596
Borrowings - current 18,982 77,799
Lease liabilities - current 7,769 6,501
Cash and cash equivalents 80,411 112,467
Total net financial debt 266,791 298,476

Deloitte.

Fagron NV

Report on the review of the consolidated interim financial information for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

The original text of this report is in Dutch

Report on the review of the consolidated interim financial information of Fagron NV for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

In the context of our appointment as the company's statutory auditor, we report to you on the consolidated interim financial information. This consolidated interim financial information comprises the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the condensed consolidated income statement, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the period of six months then ended, as well as selective notes 8 to 23.

Report on the consolidated interim financial information

We have reviewed the consolidated interim financial information of Fagron NV ("the company") and its subsidiaries (jointly "the group"), prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union.

The condensed consolidated statement of financial position shows total assets of 795 046 (000) EUR and the condensed consolidated income statement shows a net profit for the period then ended of 26 949 (000) EUR

The board of directors of the company is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this consolidated interim financial information based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review of the consolidated interim financial information in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (ISRE) 2410, "Review of interim financial information performed by the independent auditor of the entity". A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on the consolidated interim financial information.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the consolidated interim financial information of Fagron NV has not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union.

Signed at Antwerp.

The statutory auditor

Deloitte Bedrijfsrevisoren/Réviseurs d'Entreprises BV/SRL Represented by Ine Nuyts

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