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Rathi Steel & Power Ltd AGM Information 2021

Sep 6, 2021

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AGM Information

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RATHI STEEL AND POWER LIMITED

Registered Office: 24/1 Block -A, Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate, Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110044 CIN: L27109DL1971PLC005905 Email: [email protected], Website: rathisteelandpower.com

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the 50[th] Annual General Meeting of the Members of Rathi Steel and Power Ltd. (CIN: L27109DL1971PLC005905) will be held on Wednesday, 29[th] September 2021 at 5.00 PM to transact through Video Conferencing (“VC”) / Other Audio Visual Means (“OAVM”) to transact the following business:

ORDINARY BUSINESS:

1. Adoption of Financial Statements

To consider and adopt the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31[st] March, 2021, together with the Report of the Directors and Auditors’ thereon.

2. Appointment of Statutory Auditors

To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following Resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:

“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 139, 142 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under, as amended from time to time, the Company hereby ratifies the appointment of Messrs H.G. & Company, Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No. 013074C) as the auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 51[st] Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in year 2022, subject to be ratified by shareholders at every AGM and to examine and audit the accounts of the Company for the Financial Year 2021-22 at such remuneration plus GST, out-of-pocket, travelling and living expenses etc., as may be mutually agreed between the Board of Directors and the Auditors.”

3. Retirement by Rotation and Re-appointment :

Mr. Abhishek Verma, Director of the Company, who retires by rotation and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.

In this regard to consider and if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution.

“RESOLVED THAT Mr. Abhishek Verma, Director of the Company, who retire by rotation in terms of Section 152 of Companies Act, 2013 and being eligible be and is hereby re-appointed as Director of the Company whose office shall be liable to retirement by rotation”.

SPECIAL BUSINESS:

4. To approve the remuneration of the Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2022 and in this regard, to consider and if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:

RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 148 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under, as amended from time to time, the Company hereby ratifies the remuneration of Rs.50,000/- (Rupee fifty thousand) plus out-of-pocket expenses payable to Messrs R. M. Bansal & Co., Cost Accountants, Cost Accountants (Firm's Registration No. 000022) who have been appointed by the Board of Directors as the Cost Auditors of the Company, to conduct the audit of the cost records of the Company, for the Financial Year ending 31 March, 2022.”

5. To Re-appoint Mr.Prem Narain Varshney as Managing Director of the Company

To consider and if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as a special resolution:

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“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Sections 117, 196, 197 and 203 read with Schedule V and Article of Association of the Company as amended from time to time and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (Including any statutory modification or reenactment(s) thereof for the time being in force).

The approval of the members/shareholders of the Company be and are hereby accorded to approve the terms of re-appointment and remuneration of Mr.Prem Narain Varshney (DIN: 00012709 ) as the Managing Director (Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company, for a period of five years from August 14, 2021 to August 13, 2026 as recommend/ approved by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors in its meeting held on August 14, 2021, on the terms and conditions including remuneration as set out in explanatory statement annexed to the notice convening this meeting, with liberty to the Board of Directors to alter and vary the terms and conditions of the said re-appointment and/or remuneration as it may deem fit and as may be accepted to Mr.Prem Narain Varshney, subject to the same not exceeding the limit specified under Schedule V to the Companies Act, 2013 .

“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the any Directors of the Company be and is hereby authorised to do all acts and take all such steps as may be necessary, proper or expedient to give effect to this resolution

By Order of the Board For Rathi Steel And Power Ltd

Date:14-08-2021 Place: Delhi

Sd/- . Prem Narain Varshney (Managing Director) DIN: 00012709

NOTES:

  1. In view of the massive outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing is a norm to be followed and pursuant to the Circular No. 14/2020 dated April 08, 2020, Circular No.17/2020 dated April 13, 2020 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs followed by Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 05, 2020 and Circular No. 02/2021 dated January 13, 2021 and all other relevant circulars issued from time to time, physical attendance of the Members to the EGM/AGM venue is not required and general meeting be held through video conferencing (VC) or other audio visual means (OAVM). Hence, Members can attend and participate in the ensuing EGM/AGM through VC/OAVM.

  2. Pursuant to the Circular No. 14/2020 dated April 08, 2020, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the facility to appoint proxy to attend and cast vote for themembers is not available for this EGM/AGM. However, the Body Corporates are entitled to appoint authorised representatives to attend the EGM/AGM through VC/OAVM andparticipate thereat and cast their votes through e- voting.

  3. The Members can join the EGM/AGM in the VC/OAVM mode 15 minutes before and afterthe scheduled time of the commencement of the Meeting by following the procedurementioned in the Notice. The facility of participation at the EGM/AGM through VC/OAVM willbe made available for 1000 members on first come first served basis. This will notinclude large Shareholders (Shareholders holding 2% or more shareholding),Promoters, Institutional Investors, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, theChairpersons of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee andStakeholders Relationship Committee, Auditors etc. who are allowed to attend the EGM/AGMwithout restriction on account of first come first served basis.

  4. The attendance of the Members attending the EGM/AGM through VC/OAVM will be countedfor the purpose of reckoning the quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act,2013.

  5. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (as amended)and Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations2015 (as amended), and the Circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated April 08, 2020, April 13, 2020 and May 05, 2020

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the Company is providing facility of remote e-Voting to itsMembers in respect of the business to be transacted at the EGM/AGM. For this purpose,the Company has entered into an agreement with National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) for facilitating voting through electronic means, as the authorizedagency. The facility of casting votes by a member using remote e-Voting system aswell as venue voting on the date of the EGM/AGM will be provided by NSDL.

  1. In line with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Circular No. 17/2020 dated April13, 2020, the Notice calling the EGM/AGM has been uploaded on the website of the Company at www.rathisteelandpower.com. The Notice can also be accessed from the websites ofthe Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited atwww.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com respectively and the EGM/AGM Notice is alsoavailable on the website of NSDL (agency for providing the Remote e-Voting facility) i.e.www.evoting.nsdl.com.

  2. EGM/AGM has been convened through VC/OAVM in compliance with applicable provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with MCA Circular No. 14/2020 dated April 08, 2020and MCA Circular No. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020,MCA Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 05, 2020 and MCA Circular No. 2/2021 dated January 13, 2021.

THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS FOR REMOTE E-VOTING AND JOINING GENERAL MEETING ARE ASUNDER:-

The remote e-voting period begins on Sunday, 26-09-2021, at 09:00 A.M. and ends on Tuesday, 2809-2021at 05:00 P.M. The remote e-votingmodule shall be disabled by NSDL for voting thereafter. The Members, whose names appear in the Register of Members / Beneficial Owners as on the record date (cut-off date) i.e. 22-09-2021, may cast their vote electronically. The voting right of shareholders shall be in proportion to their share in the paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on the cut-off date, being 22-09-2021.

- How do I vote electronically using NSDL e Voting system?

The way to vote electronically on NSDL e-Voting system consists of “Two Steps” which are mentioned below:

- Step 1: Access to NSDL e Voting system

- A) Login method for e Voting and joining virtual meeting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode

In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are advised to update their mobile number and email Id in their demat accounts in order to access e-Voting facility.Login method for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode is given below:

Type of
shareholders
Login Method
Individual
Shareholders holding
securities in demat
mode with NSDL.
1. If you are already registered forNSDL IDeAS facility,
please visit the e-Services website of NSDL. Open web
browser
by
typing
the
following
URL:
https://eservices.nsdl.com/
either on a Personal Computer
or on a mobile. Once the home page of e-Services is
launched, click on the“Beneficial Owner”icon under
“Login” which is available under“IDeAS”section. A new
screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID and
Password. After successful authentication, you will be able
to see e-Votingservices. Click on “Access to e-Voting”

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Type of
shareholders
Login Method
2.
3.
under e-Voting services and you will be able to see e-
Voting page. Click on options available against company
name ore-Voting service provider - NSDLand you will
be re-directed to NSDL e-Voting website for casting your
vote during the remote e-Voting period or joining virtual
meeting & voting during the meeting.
If the user is not registered for IDeAS e-Services, option to
register is available at https://eservices.nsdl.com
.Select
“Register Online for IDeAS”Portal or click
athttps://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/IdeasDirectReg.js
p
Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by
typing the following URL:https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/
either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. Once the
home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the
icon
“Login”
which
is
available
under
‘Shareholder/Member’ section. A new screen will open.
You will have to enter your User ID (i.e. your sixteen
digitdemat
account
number
held
with
NSDL),
Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the
screen. After successful authentication, you will be
redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-
Voting page. Click on options available against company
name ore-Voting service provider - NSDLand you will
be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDLfor casting your
vote during the remote e-Voting period or joining virtual
meeting & voting during the meeting.
Individual
Shareholders holding
securities in demat
mode with CDSL
1.
2.
3.
4.
Existing users who have opted for Easi / Easiest, they can
login through their user id and password. Option will be
made available to reach e-Voting page without any further
authentication. The URL for users to login to Easi / Easiest
are
https://web.cdslindia.com/myeasi/home/login
or
www.cdslindia.com
and click on New System Myeasi.
After successful login of Easi/Easiest the user will be also
able to see the E Voting Menu. The Menu will have links of
e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL.Click onNSDLto
cast your vote.
If the user is not registered for Easi/Easiest, option to
register is available at
https://web.cdslindia.com/myeasi/Registration/EasiRegistr
ation
Alternatively, the user can directly access e-Voting page
by providing demat Account Number and PAN No. from a
link inwww.cdslindia.com
homepage. The system will

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Type of
shareholders
Login Method
authenticate the user by sending OTP on registered Mobile
& Email as recorded in the demat Account. After
successful authentication, user will be provided links for
the respective ESP i.e.NSDLwhere the e-Voting is in
progress.
Individual
Shareholders (holding
securities in demat
mode) login through
their depository
participants
You can also login using the login credentials of your demat
account through your Depository Participant registered with
NSDL/CDSL for e-Voting facility. Once login, you will be able to
see e-Voting option. Once you click on e-Voting option, you will be
redirected to NSDL/CDSL Depository site after successful
authentication, wherein you can see e-Voting feature. Click on
options available against company name ore-Voting service
provider-NSDLand you will be redirected to e-Voting website of
NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period or
joining virtual meeting & voting during the meeting.

Important note: Members who are unable to retrieve User ID/ Password are advised to use Forget User ID and Forget Password option available at abovementioned website.

Helpdesk for Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode for any technical issues related to login through Depository i.e. NSDL and CDSL.

Login type Helpdesk details
Individual Shareholders holding
securities in demat mode with
NSDL
Members facing any technical issue in login can
contact NSDL helpdesk by sending a request at
[email protected]
or call at toll free no.: 1800 1020
990 and 1800 22 44 30
Individual Shareholders holding
securities in demat mode with
CDSL
Members facing any technical issue in login can
contact CDSL helpdesk by sending a request at
[email protected]
or contact at 022-
23058738 or 022-23058542-43

B) Login Method for shareholders other than Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode and shareholders holding securities in physical mode.

How to Log-in to NSDL e-Voting website?

  1. Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile.

  2. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section.

  3. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID, your Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen.

  4. Alternatively, if you are registered for NSDL eservices i.e. IDEAS, you can log-in at https://eservices.nsdl.com/ with your existing IDEAS login. Once you log-in to NSDL eservices after using your log-in credentials, click on e-Voting and you can proceed to Step 2 i.e. Cast your vote electronically.

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  1. Your User ID details are given below :
Manner of holding shares i.e. Demat
(NSDL or CDSL) or Physical
Your User ID is:
a) For Members who hold shares in
demat account with NSDL.
8 Character DP ID followed by 8 Digit
Client ID
For example if your DP ID is IN300
and Client ID is 12
then your user
ID is IN300
12**.
b) For Members who hold shares in
demat account with CDSL.
16 Digit Beneficiary ID
For example if your Beneficiary ID is
12** then your user ID is
12**
c) For Members holding shares in
Physical Form.
EVEN
Number
followed
by
Folio
Number registered with the company
For example if folio number is 001
and EVEN is 101456 then user ID is
101456001
  1. Password details for shareholders other than Individual shareholders are given below:

  2. a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, then you can user your existing password to login and cast your vote.

  3. b) If you are using NSDL e-Voting system for the first time, you will need to retrieve the ‘initial password’ which was communicated to you. Once you retrieve your ‘initial password’, you need to enter the ‘initial password’ and the system will force you to change your password.

  4. c) How to retrieve your ‘initial password’?

    • (i) If your email ID is registered in your demat account or with the company, your ‘initial password’ is communicated to you on your email ID. Trace the email sent to you from NSDL from your mailbox. Open the email and open the attachment i.e. a .pdf file. Open the .pdf file. The password to open the .pdf file is your 8 digit client ID for NSDL account, last 8 digits of client ID for CDSL account or folio number for shares held in physical form. The .pdf file contains your ‘User ID’ and your ‘initial password’.

    • (ii) If your email ID is not registered, please follow steps mentioned below in process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered

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  1. If you are unable to retrieve or have not received the “ Initial password” or have forgotten your password:

  2. a) Click on “ Forgot User Details/Password ?”(If you are holding shares in your demat account with NSDL or CDSL) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.

  3. b) Physical User Reset Password ?” (If you are holding shares in physical mode) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.

  4. c) If you are still unable to get the password by aforesaid two options, you can send a request at [email protected] mentioning your demat account number/folio number, your PAN, your name and your registered address etc.

  5. d) Members can also use the OTP (One Time Password) based login for casting the votes on the e-Voting system of NSDL.

  6. After entering your password, tick on Agree to “Terms and Conditions” by selecting on the check box.

  7. Now, you will have to click on “Login” button. 9. After you click on the “Login” button, Home page of e-Voting will open.

- Step 2: Cast your vote electronically and join General Meeting on NSDL e Voting system.

- How to cast your vote electronically and join General Meeting on NSDL e Voting system?

  1. After successful login at Step 1, you will be able to see all the companies “EVEN” in which you are holding shares and whose voting cycle and General Meeting is in active status.

  2. Select “EVEN” of company for which you wish to cast your vote during the remote e-Voting period and casting your vote during the General Meeting. For joining virtual meeting, you need to click on “VC/OAVM” link placed under “Join General Meeting”.

  3. Now you are ready for e-Voting as the Voting page opens.

  4. Cast your vote by selecting appropriate options i.e. assent or dissent, verify/modify the number of shares for which you wish to cast your vote and click on “Submit” and also “Confirm” when prompted.

  5. Upon confirmation, the message “Vote cast successfully” will be displayed.

  6. You can also take the printout of the votes cast by you by clicking on the print option on the confirmation page.

7. Once you confirm your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify your vote.

General Guidelines for shareholders

  1. Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) are required to send scanned copy (PDF/JPG Format) of the relevant Board Resolution/ Authority letter etc. with attested specimen signature of the duly authorized signatory(ies) who are authorized to vote, to the Scrutinizer by e-mail to [email protected] with a copy marked to [email protected].

  2. It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your password confidential. Login to the e-voting website will be disabled upon five unsuccessful attempts to key in the correct password. In such an event, you will need to go through the “Forgot User Details/Password?” or “Physical User Reset Password?” option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com to reset the password.

  3. In case of any queries, you may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Shareholders and e-voting user manual for Shareholders available at the download section of www.evoting.nsdl.com or call on toll free no.: 1800 1020 990 and 1800 22 44 30 or send a request to Amit Vishal at [email protected]

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Process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered with the depositories for procuring user id and password and registration of e mail ids for e-voting for the resolutions set out in this notice :

  1. In case shares are held in physical mode please send signed request with Folio No., Name of shareholder, scanned copy of any one share certificate (front and back), PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) by email to [email protected].

  2. In case shares are held in demat mode, please update your email id with your depository. If you are an Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode, you are requested to refer to the -

login method explained at step 1 (A ) i.e. Login method for e Voting and joining virtual meeting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode .

  1. Alternatively shareholder/members may send a request to [email protected] procuring user id and password for e-voting by providing above mentioned documents.

  2. In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are required to update their mobile number and email ID correctly in their demat account in order to access e-Voting facility.

THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS FOR e-VOTING ON THE DAY OF THEEGM/AGM ARE AS UNDER:-

  1. The procedure for e-Voting on the day of the EGM/AGM is same as the instructions mentioned above for remote e-voting.

  2. Only those Members/ shareholders, who will be present in the EGM/AGM throughVC/OAVM facility and have not casted their vote on the Resolutions through remote e-Voting and are otherwise not barred from doing so, shall be eligible tovote through e-Voting system in the EGM/AGM.

  3. Members who have voted through Remote e-Voting will be eligible to attend theEGM/AGM. However, they will not be eligible to vote at the EGM/AGM.

  4. The details of the person who may be contacted for any grievances connectedwith the facility for e- Voting on the day of the EGM/AGM shall be the same person mentionedfor Remote e-voting.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS FOR ATTENDING THE EGM/AGM THROUGH VC/OAVM ARE AS UNDER:

  1. Member will be provided with a facility to attend the EGM/AGM through VC/OAVM through the NSDL e-Voting system. Members may access by following the steps mentioned above for Access to NSDL e-Voting system . After successful login, you can see link of “VC/OAVM link” placed under “Join General meeting” menu against company name. You are requested to click on VC/OAVM link placed under Join General Meeting menu. The link for VC/OAVM will be available in Shareholder/Member login where the EVEN of Company will be displayed. Please note that the members who do not have the User ID and Password for e-Voting or have forgotten the User ID and Password may retrieve the same by following the remote e-Voting instructions mentioned in the notice to avoid last minute rush.

  2. Members are encouraged to join the Meeting through Laptops for better experience.

  3. Further Members will be required to allow Camera and use Internet with a good speed to avoid any disturbance during the meeting.

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  1. Please note that Participants Connecting from Mobile Devices or Tablets or through Laptop connecting via Mobile Hotspot may experience Audio/Video loss due to Fluctuation in their respective network. It is therefore recommended to use Stable Wi-Fi or LAN Connection to mitigate any kind of aforesaid glitches.

  2. Shareholders who would like to express their views/have questions may send their questions in advance mentioning their name demat account number/folio number, email id, mobile number at [email protected]. The same will be replied by the company suitably.

ANNEXURE TO THE NOTICE:

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 102 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

The following Statement sets out all material facts relating to the Special Business mentioned in the accompanying Notice:

Item No. 3

Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board in its meeting appointed Messrs R. M. Bansal & Co., Cost Accountants, to conduct the audit of the steel manufacturing and power generation business for the financial year 2021-22 at fee of Rs. 50,000/- plus out of pocket expenses.

In terms of the provisions of Section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 14(a)(ii) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is to be approved by the Members of the Company. Accordingly, the Members are requested to approve the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors as set out in the Resolution at item No 3 of the convening Notice.

None of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel of the Company and their relatives is in any way concerned or interested in the said Resolution.

Item No.4

Mr.Prem Narain Varshney is Managing Director of the Company and is associated as the Managing Director since 24 Aug 2016. In his able leadership the performance of the Company has been satisfactory. The present terms of appointment of Mr.Prem Narain Varshney is expiring and it would be appropriate to re-appoint him for a period of 5 years.

The Board of Director of the Company at its meeting held on 14.08.2021, re-appointed Mr.Prem Narain Varshney as Managing Director (KMP) of the Company subject to the approval of members/shareholders of the Company in the ensuing Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 29th day of September 2021 as a Special Resolution for a period of five years from August 14. 2021 to August 13, 2026 at the remuneration, in accordance with norms laid down in Schedule V and other applicable provisions of Companies act, 2013 and rules made there under.

By Order of the Board For Rathi Steel And Power Ltd

Date : 14-08-2021 Place: Delhi

Sd/Prem Narain Varshney Managing Director DIN: 00012709

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