Investor Presentation • Nov 14, 2024
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GFT Technologies SE
Earnings call | 14 November 2024
Highlights | Marika Lulay (Co-CEO), Marco Santos (Co-CEO)
Financials 9M/Q3 2024 \& Outlook | Dr Jochen Ruetz (CFO)
Major new deal from Sophos in Core Banking Modernisation at Bancolombia
Tier 2-client base successfully broadened in the USA and UK
New strategic project wins with leading insurance players in LatAm \& Europe
GFT Al Impact product gaining traction
SPARK Matrix 'Leader in Digital Banking Services 2024'
EcoVadis rating further improved by 2 points
9M 2024
$+10 \%$
€ 646 m
ADJ. EBIT
$+10 \%$
€ 57 m
OUTLOOK 2024
REVENUE e Guidance 8 Aug 2024
$+10 \%+12 \%$
€ 865m €885m
ADJ. EBIT e
$+5 \%+12 \%$
€ 77m €82m
ALDA MARKETPLACE PRODUCT Q3 UPDATE
Generative Al product to improve productivity and accelerate the software development life cycle (SDLC)
QUADRANT SPARK MATRIX ${ }^{\text {TM }}$
GFT is technology leader for comprehensive digital banking services





Highlights | Marika Lulay (Co-CEO), Marco Santos (Co-CEO)
Financials 9M/Q3 2024 \& Outlook | Dr Jochen Ruetz (cFO)
| in $€ \mathbf{m}$ | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | $\Delta$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 645.54 | $585.12 *$ | $10 \%$ |
| Order backlog | 328.73 | $258.72^{ }$ | $26 \%$ |
| EBITDA | 69.58 | 65.49 | $6 \%$ |
| EBIT adjusted*** EBIT adjusted margin |
$\begin{gathered} 57.19 \ 8.6 \% \end{gathered}$ | $\begin{gathered} 52.14 \ 8.9 \% \end{gathered}$ | $10 \%$ |
| EBIT | 51.88 | 49.57 | $5 \%$ |
| EBT EBT margin |
$\begin{gathered} 48.07 \ 7.4 \% \end{gathered}$ | $\begin{gathered} 49.38 \ 8.4 \% \end{gathered}$ | $-3 \%$ |
| Net income | 39.86 | 34.84 | $-3 \%$ |
| Earnings per share (in $€$ ) | 1.28 | 1.32 | $-2 \%$ |
| Employees (in FTE) | 11,301 | 9,089 | $24 \%$ |


Q3/24 vs. Q2/24
| in $€ \mathbf{m}$ | Revenue | Growth rates | EBIT adjusted** | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | Organic | M\&A | FX | Total | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | ||
| Americas, UK \& APAC | 363.70 | 341.79 * | $-4 \%$ | $11 \%$ | $-1 \%$ | 6\% | 35.05 | 31.44 | $11 \%$ |
| Continental Europe | 281.15 | 242.66 | $11 \%$ | $4 \%$ | $1 \%$ | 16\% | 23.22 | 26.03 | $-11 \%$ |
| Others | 0.65 | 0.67 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $-1.17$ | $-5.33$ | $78 \%$ |
| GFT Group | 645.54 | 585.12 * | 2\% | 8\% | 0\% | 10\% | 57.10 | 52.14 | 10\% |
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[^0]: * Adapted due to the reclassification of sales-related Brazilian taxes in the amount of $€-9.49 \mathrm{~m}$ from other operating expenses; for details refer to slide 29
** Adjusted for non-operational effects from M\&A activities and share-price-based effects in the valuation of management remuneration; for details, see key performance indicators (gft.com)

| in $€ \mathbf{m}$ | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | $\Delta \%$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 645.54 | $585.12^{*}$ | 10\% |
| Other operating income | 21.80 | 9.69 | $>100 \%$ |
| Cost of purchased services | $-80.56$ | $-78.37$ | $3 \%$ |
| Personnel expenses | $-463.97$ | $-401.03$ | $16 \%$ |
| Other operating expenses | $-53.23$ | $-49.92^{*}$ | $7 \%$ |
| EBITDA | 69.58 | 65.49 | 6\% |
| Depreciation and amortisation | $-17.70$ | $-15.92$ | $11 \%$ |
| EBIT | 51.88 | 49.57 | 5\% |
| Interest income/expenses | $-3.81$ | $-0.19$ | $>100 \%$ |
| EBIT | 48.07 | 49.38 | $-3 \%$ |
| Income taxes | $-14.21$ | $-14.54$ | $-2 \%$ |
| Net income | 33.86 | 34.84 | $-3 \%$ |
| Earnings per share (in $€$ ) | 1.29 | 1.32 | $-2 \%$ |
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[^0]: * Adapted due to the reclassification of sales-related Brazilian taxes in the amount of $€-9.49 \mathrm{~m}$ from other operating expenses; for details refer to slide 29




Revenue - Revenue now expected to rise to $€ 865 \mathrm{~m}$ (incl. $€ 55 \mathrm{~m}$ from Sophos acquisition; previously $€ 885 \mathrm{~m}$ );
2024e Expected growth rate at 10\% (previously 12\%)
Earnings - EBIT adjusted expected to grow to $€ 77 \mathrm{~m}$ (incl. $€ 7 \mathrm{~m}$ from Sophos acquisition; previously $€ 82 \mathrm{~m}$ )
2024e - EBT expected to reduce to $€ 65 \mathrm{~m}$ (incl. $€-9.5 \mathrm{~m}$ effects from Sophos acquisition due to M\&A effects and interest expenses; previously $€ 70 \mathrm{~m}$ )


SOPHOS CONTRIBUTION
FY 2024e

$\epsilon \sim 7$ m ADJ. EBIT
$\sim 1,500$ experts
Transaction details: 100\% acquisition closed on Feb 1 ${ }^{\text {er }}, 2024$ | cash deal, financed via own funds \& extended credit lines
ALDA MARKETPLACE PRODUCT Q3 UPDATE
Proven results in clients
Improvement analysis of traditional SDLC stages versus projects with GFT Al Impact

| in €m | Q1/2023 | Q2/2023 | Q3/2023 | Q4/2023 | FY2023 | Q1/2024 | Q2/2024 | Q3/2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue* | 187.69 | 197.73 | 199.70 | 203.75 | 788.87 | 212.39 | 217.24 | 215.91 |
| EBITDA adjusted | - | - | - | - | ||||
| EBITDA | 19.89 | 20.66 | 24.94 | 24.27 | 89.76 | 21.81 | 22.62 | 25.16 |
| EBIT adjusted** | 16.28 | 14.89 | 20.97 | 21.19 | 73.33 | 17.23 | 18.50 | 21.37 |
| EBIT | 14.83 | 15.11 | 19.63 | 18.83 | 68.40 | 15.72 | 16.45 | 19.71 |
| EBIT | 15.04 | 15.00 | 19.34 | 18.62 | 68.00 | 15.00 | 15.05 | 18.02 |
| Net income | 10.54 | 10.43 | 13.87 | 13.52 | 48.36 | 10.62 | 10.61 | 12.64 |
| Net income adjusted | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Earnings per share adj. (in €)** | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Earnings per share (in €) | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 1.84 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.40 |
| Employees (in FTE) | 8,792 | 9,008 | 9,089 | 9,134 | 9,134 | 10,626 | 10,772 | 11,304 |
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[^0]: * Revenue figures prior to FY 2024 are adapted due to the reclassification of sales-related Brazilian taxes in the amount of $€-9.49 \mathrm{~m}$ from other operating expenses; for details refer to slide 29
** Adjusted for non-operational effects from M\&A activities and share-price-based effects in the valuation of management remuneration; for details, see key performance indicators (gft.com)
| Assets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| in € | 30/09/2024 | $31 / 12 / 2023$ | $-5 \%$ |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 225,941,916.7 | 162,791,888.17 | $39 \%$ |
| Other intangible assets | 34,849,713.75 | 19,502,531.44 | $79 \%$ |
| Property, plant and equipment | 62,984,430.34 | 60,308,581.14 | $4 \%$ |
| Financial investments | 696,217.60 | 696,217.60 | $0 \%$ |
| Other financial assets | 1,153,558.06 | 1,165,739.26 | $-1 \%$ |
| Deferred tax assets | 8,654,623.60 | 12,406,726.52 | $-30 \%$ |
| Income tax assets | 0.00 | 8,796.00 | $-100 \%$ |
| Other assets | 2,869,661.20 | 4,336,665.82 | $-34 \%$ |
| 337,150,121.20 | 261,217,145.95 | 29\% | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 977,127.32 | 93,867.50 | $>100 \%$ |
| Trade receivables | 135,668,692.56 | 166,535,917.19 | $-19 \%$ |
| Contract assets | 55,973,268.52 | 25,025,719.14 | $>100 \%$ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 55,618,138.66 | 70,340,638.75 | $-21 \%$ |
| Other financial assets | 4,647,408.12 | 5,610,121.96 | $-17 \%$ |
| Income tax assets | 14,392,046.62 | 10,373,312.21 | $39 \%$ |
| Other assets | 24,742,141.3 | 23,321,351.43 | $6 \%$ |
| 292,018,820.94 | 301,300,928.18 | $-3 \%$ | |
| 629,168,942.14 | 562,518,074.13 | 12\% |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| in € | 30/09/2024 | 31/12/2023 | $-5 \%$ |
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Share capital | 26,325,948.00 | 26,325,946.00 | $0 \%$ |
| Capital reserve | 42,147,782.11 | 42,147,782.15 | $0 \%$ |
| Retained earnings | 194,760,106.31 | 174,059,064.95 | $12 \%$ |
| Other reserves | $-7,606,929.67$ | $-1,468,946.26<-100 \%$ | |
| 255,626,904.80 | 241,063,846.84 | 6\% | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Financing liabilities | 60,636,159.50 | 20,000,000.00 | $>100 \%$ |
| Other financial liabilities | 29,768,121.62 | 28,410,575.18 | $5 \%$ |
| Provisions for pensions | 6,119,023.0 | 5,652,464.73 | $8 \%$ |
| Other provisions | 3,951,916.51 | 5,516,208.26 | $-28 \%$ |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 14,324,641.61 | 7,972,962.39 | $80 \%$ |
| Other liabilities | 935,399.02 | 821,346.68 | $14 \%$ |
| 115,735,261.35 | 68,373,557.24 | 69\% | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade payables | 10,738,215.5 | 13,571,088.78 | $-21 \%$ |
| Financing liabilities | 79,166,615.62 | 45,947,997.19 | $72 \%$ |
| Other financial liabilities | 24,903,782.48 | 20,245,544.44 | $23 \%$ |
| Other provisions | 45,174,025.54 | 55,389,804.85 | $-18 \%$ |
| Income tax liabilities | 8,430,931.60 | 14,227,129.55 | $-41 \%$ |
| Contract liabilities | 28,037,422.66 | 40,833,020.84 | $-31 \%$ |
| Other liabilities | 61,355,782.48 | 62,866,084.40 | $-2 \%$ |
| 237,806,775.28 | 253,080,670.05 | 2\% | |
| 629,168,942.54 | 562,518,074.13 | 12\% |
| in $€$ | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | $\Delta \%$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 645,538,233.45 | 585,119,539.90 * | $10 \%$ |
| Other operating income | 21,804,015.79 | 9,685,051.19 | $>100 \%$ |
| Cost of purchased services | $-80,557,808.86$ | $-78,368,752.93$ | $3 \%$ |
| Personnel expenses | $-463,971,667.14$ | $-401,026,693.67$ | $16 \%$ |
| Other operating expenses | $-53,235,740.96$ | $-49,914,257.25$ * | $7 \%$ |
| Result from operating activities before depreciation and amortisation | 69,577,032.28 | 65,494,887.24 | 6\% |
| Depreciation and amortisation of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | $-17,695,516.58$ | $-15,923,261.90$ | $11 \%$ |
| Result from operating activities | 51,881,515.70 | 49,571,625.34 | 5\% |
| Interest income | 1,988,558.00 | 2,188,091.46 | $-9 \%$ |
| Interest expenses | $-5,801,128.86$ | $-2,380,268.76$ | $>100$ |
| Financial result | $-3,812,570.86$ | $-192,177.30$ | $<-100 \%$ |
| Earnings before taxes | 48,068,944.84 | 49,379,448.04 | $-3 \%$ |
| Income taxes | $-14,204,930.47$ | $-14,536,466.90$ | $-2 \%$ |
| Net income for the period | 33,864,014.37 | 34,842,981.14 | $-3 \%$ |
| Earnings per share - basic | 1.29 | 1.32 | $-3 \%$ |
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[^0]: * Adapted due to the reclassification of sales-related Brazilian taxes in the amount of $€-9,491,990.07$ from other operating expenses; for details refer to slide 29
in $€$
Net income for the period
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement
Actuarial gains/losses from pensions (before taxes) *
Income taxes on actuarial gains/losses from pensions
Actuarial gains/losses from pensions (after taxes)
Items that may be reclassified to the income statement
Currency translation
Other comprehensive income
$9 M / 2024$
$9 M / 2023$
$\Delta \%$
$33,864,014.37$
$34,842,981.14$
$-3 \%$
$0.00 \quad \mathrm{n} / \mathrm{a}$
0.000.00
0.00
n/a
$4,571,465.24<-100 \%$
$-6,137,983.41$
$4,571,465.24<-100 \%$
27,726,030.96
$39,414,446.38$
$-30 \%$
| in $€$ | Share capital | Capital reserve | Retained earnings * | Other reserves | Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency translation | |||||
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | 26,325,946.00 | 42,147,782.15 | 137,572,498.80 | $-4,964,588.78$ | 201,081,638.17 |
| Net income for the period | -- | -- | 34,842,981.14 | -- | 34,842,981.14 |
| Other comprehensive income | -- | -- | 0.00 | 4,571,465.24 | 4,571,465.24 |
| Total comprehensive income | -- | -- | 34,842,981.14 | 4,571,465.24 | 39,414,446.38 |
| Dividends to shareholders | -- | -- | $-11,846,675.70$ | -- | $-11,846,675.70$ |
| Balance at 30 September 2023 | 26,325,946.00 | 42,147,782.15 | 160,568,804.24 | $-393,123.54$ | 228,649,408.85 |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 26,325,946.00 | 42,147,782.15 | 174,059,064.95 | $-1,468,946.26$ | 241,063,846.84 |
| Net income for the period | -- | -- | 33,864,014.37 | -- | 33,864,014.37 |
| Other comprehensive income | -- | -- | 0.00 | $-6,137,983.41$ | $-6,137,983.41$ |
| Total comprehensive income | -- | -- | 33,864,014.37 | $-6,137,983.41$ | 27,726,030.96 |
| Dividends to shareholders | -- | -- | $-13,162,973.00$ | -- | $-13,162,973.00$ |
| Balance at 30 September 2024 | 26,325,946.00 | 42,147,782.15 | 194,760,106.32 | $-7,686,928.67$ | 255,628,904.80 |
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[^0]: * Retained earnings also include items that will not be reclassified to the consolidated income statement
| n. 6 | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | -\% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | 14,25,24,614.93 | 34,842,981.14 | $-3 \%$ |
| Income taxes | 14,204,930.4 | 14,536,466.90 | $-2 \%$ |
| Interest result | $3,812,570.6$ | 192,177.30 | $>100 \%$ |
| Income taxes paid | $-20,347,779.9$ | $-9,145,623.98$ | $>100 \%$ |
| Income taxes received | 2,561,990.3 | 1,962,098.02 | $31 \%$ |
| Interest paid | $-4,887,792.3$ | $-1,610,726.99$ | $>100 \%$ |
| Interest received | 2,022,783.0 | 2,131,590.67 | $-5 \%$ |
| Depreciation and amortisation of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | 17,695,516.7 | 15,923,261.90 | $11 \%$ |
| Net proceeds on disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | 155,961.1 | 28,565.87 | $>100 \%$ |
| Other non-cash expenses and income | $-5,986,170.4$ | $-25,508.41$ | $>100 \%$ |
| Change in trade receivables | 34,027,574.9 | 18,744,261.63 | $82 \%$ |
| Change in contract assets | $-25,202,242.9$ | $-29,131,018.56$ | $-13 \%$ |
| Change in other assets | 4,030,017.0 | $-170,353.12$ | $<-100 \%$ |
| Change in provisions | $-13,028,965$ | $-9,315,504.61$ | $40 \%$ |
| Change in trade payables | $-3,422,387.9$ | $-1,293,942.09$ | $>100 \%$ |
| Change in contract liabilities | $-15,098,171$ | $-20,494,698.17$ | $-26 \%$ |
| Change in other liabilities | $-1,967,337.7$ | $-4,008,704.91$ | $-51 \%$ |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 22,434,511.93 | 13,165,352.79 | $70 \%$ |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 61,749.2 | 119,077.08 | $-48 \%$ |
| Capital expenditure for intangible assets | $-222,146.2$ | $-11,102.04$ | $>100 \%$ |
| Capital expenditure for property, plant and equipment | $-2,812,554.0$ | $-2,998,014.29$ | $-6 \%$ |
| Cash outflows for acquisitions of consolidated companiesnet of cash and cash equivalents acquired | $-79,447,225.7$ | $-46,250,366.54$ | $72 \%$ |
| Cash flow from investing activities | $-82,420,176.75$ | $-49,140,405.79$ | $68 \%$ |
| Proceeds from borrowing | 110,585,910.1 | 49,344,192.82 | $>100 \%$ |
| Cash outflows from loan repayments | $-41,551,017$ | $-15,247,996.70$ | $>100 \%$ |
| Cash outflows from repayment of lease liabilities | $-8,799,012.2$ | $-8,655,587.61$ | $2 \%$ |
| Dividends to shareholders | $-13,162,973$ | $-11,846,675.70$ | $11 \%$ |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 47,072,912.43 | 13,593,932.81 | $>100 \%$ |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | $-1,809,750$ | 1,595,498.19 | $<-100 \%$ |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | $-14,722,582.90$ | $-20,785,622.00$ | $-29 \%$ |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 70,340,638.7 | 78,222,547.05 | $-10 \%$ |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 55,618,135.85 | 57,436,925.05 | $-3 \%$ |
| Americas, UK \& APAC | Continental Europe | Total segments | Reconciliation | GFT Group | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in € thsd. | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 | 9M/2024 | 9M/2023 |
| External revenue | 363,704 | 341,785 * | 281,154 | 242,666 | 644,856 | 584,451 * | 686 | 669 | 645,538 | 585,120 * |
| Intersegment revenue | 4,609 | 3,500 | 61,688 | 70,331 | 66,297 | 73,831 | $-66,297$ | $-73,831$ | 0 | 0 |
| Total revenue | 368,313 | 345,285 * | 342,842 | 312,997 | 711,152 | 658,282 * | $-65,611$ | $-73,162$ | 645,538 | 585,120 * |
| Segment result (EBT) | 30,723 | 30,612 | 18,648 | 24,325 | 49,371 | 54,937 | $-1,302$ | $-5,558$ | 48,069 | 49,379 |
| thereof depreciation and amortisation | $-6,521$ | $-5,291$ | $-10,362$ | $-9,577$ | $-16,883$ | $-14,868$ | $-813$ | $-1,055$ | $-17,696$ | $-15,923$ |
| thereof interest income | 2,250 | 2,297 | 982 | 728 | 3,232 | 3,025 | $-1,243$ | $-837$ | 1,989 | 2,188 |
| thereof interest expenses | $-2,292$ | $-1,605$ | $-4,134$ | $-697$ | $-6,426$ | $-2,302$ | 622 | $-78$ | $-5,801$ | $-2,380$ |
| in thsd. $€$ | $9 \mathrm{M} / 2024$ | $9 \mathrm{M} / 2023$ |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 645,538 | $585,120^{*}$ |
| EBIT adjusted | 57,103 | 52,141 |
| M\&A Amortisation PPA | $-6,254$ | $-3,731$ |
| M\&A Acquisition related and integration costs | 0 | $-348$ |
| Share-price related effects from measurement of management remuneration | 1,633 | 1,509 |
| EBIT | 51,682 | 49,571 |
| Interest | $-3,813$ | $-192$ |
| EBT | 48,069 | 49,379 |
| EBIT adjusted margin | 8.8\% | 8.9\% |
| EBT margin | 7.4\% | 8.4\% |
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[^0]: * Adapted due to the reclassification of sales-related Brazilian taxes in the amount of $€-9,492$ thousand from other operating expenses; for details refer to slide 29
| in $€$ million | Q1/2023 | Q2/2023 | Q3/2023 | Q4/2023 | FY2023 | Q1/2024 | Q2/2024 | Q3/2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue - previously reported | 190.67 | 200.91 | 203.03 | 207.13 | 801.74 | 212.39 | 217.24 | 215.91 |
| - adaption | $-2.98$ | $-3.18$ | $-3.33$ | $-3.38$ | $-12.87$ | - | - | - |
| Revenue - adapted | 187.69 | 197.73 | 199.70 | 203.75 | 788.87 | 212.39 | 217.24 | 215.91 |
| Other operating expenses - previously reported | $-20.12$ | $-21.09$ | $-18.19$ | $-20.97$ | $-80.37$ | $-15.86$ | $-19.88$ | $-17.50$ |
| - adaption | 2.98 | 3.18 | 3.33 | 3.38 | 12.87 | - | - | - |
| Other operating expenses - adapted | $-17.14$ | $-17.91$ | $-14.86$ | $-17.59$ | $-67.50$ | $-15.86$ | $-19.88$ | $-17.50$ |
| EBT (previously reported adapted) | 15.04 | 15.00 | 19.34 | 18.62 | 68.00 | 15.00 | 15.05 | 18.02 |
| EBT margin - previously reported | $7.9 \%$ | $7.5 \%$ | $9.5 \%$ | $9.0 \%$ | $8.5 \%$ | $7.1 \%$ | $6.9 \%$ | $6.3 \%$ |
| EBT margin - adapted | $8.0 \%$ | $7.6 \%$ | $9.7 \%$ | $9.1 \%$ | $8.6 \%$ | $7.1 \%$ | $6.9 \%$ | $8.3 \%$ |
Dr Jochen Ruetz CFO
T +49 711 62042-422
[email protected]
Andreas Herzog Head of IR/CSR
T +49 711 62042-323
[email protected]
Nicole Schüttforth
Senior IR Manager
T +49 711 62042-387
[email protected]
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