25th Feb 2015 07:01
PRELIMINARY FINAL REPORT:
VMOTO DELIVERS A RECORD RESULT
ANNOUNCEMENT 25 FEBRUARY 2015
Vmoto Limited (ASX/AIM: VMT) is pleased to provide its unaudited preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2014 (FY14) that saw the Company generate record revenue, and adjusted profitability and operating cash flows.
FY14 financial highlights
· Revenue up 79% to $45.1 million (FY13: $25.2 million)
· Statutory earnings
o EBITDA of $1.2 million (FY13: $1.3 million)
o NPAT of $476k (FY13: $404k)
· Underlying earnings1
o EBITDA of $4.0 million (FY13: $1.4 million)
o NPAT of $3.2 million (FY13: $0.6 million)
o EPS of 0.26cps (FY13: 0.05cps)
· Positive operating cash flow of $666k (FY13: operating cash out flow of $3.8 million)
· Net assets up 26% to $22.3 million (31 December 2013: $17.7 million)
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FY14 operational highlights
· Significantly expanded international brand awareness and distribution footprint through signing of new international distributorships, with higher margin units sold outside of China up 104% to 9,121 (FY13: 4,472 units)
· Expanded Chinese distribution footprint to 16 retail stores and 15 distributors
· Continued to invest in R&D, with a new model scooter due in FY15
· Acquired Nanjing Haiyong, an advanced electronic technology company focused on producing controllers, a key component in electric vehicle driving systems
· Signed a co-operation agreement with Changzhou Dusheng Electrical Equipment Co., the third largest handle bar manufacturer in China
· Formed a joint venture with a number of experienced partners in the Chinese electric vehicle market, to produce three-wheel and four-wheel electric vehicles, capitalising on the fast growing global demand for environmentally friendly small vehicles
FY14 saw Vmoto achieve a record performance
Commenting on the FY14 results, Vmoto's Managing Director, Charles Chen said:
"The 2014 financial year was a very successful one for Vmoto. The progress the Company made in further establishing itself in the international electric vehicle market was extremely pleasing. In particular, the strategic partnerships Vmoto has entered into over the past year will hold the Company in good stead for the next phase of its development, as it expands into the three and four-wheel electric vehicle markets and targets higher margin international sales of two wheel vehicles.
"Over the past 12 months, Vmoto was able to generate positive operating cash flows for four consecutive quarters, and set new records for revenue and earnings. The Company has a strong balance sheet, paying down debt over FY14 and is investing in working capital as production ramps up further in 2015.
"Underlying these results was a strong increase in sales and distribution, with over 76,000 units sold over FY14; a 21% increase on the prior 12 months. With substantial production capacity still available at the Company's manufacturing facilities in China, we are very excited by Vmoto's ability to ramp up production as we execute our growth strategy."
Strongly positioned for further growth in FY15
"Vmoto is at an exciting stage in its development and well positioned to ramp up its production in line with rapidly increasing demand for electric vehicles. The environmental initiatives undertaken by the government in China and in many other countries around the world provide a significant growth opportunity for Vmoto, given its green credentials.
"The joint venture formed with a number of other experienced partners in the electric vehicle industry will facilitate Vmoto's entrance into the three and four-wheel electric vehicle market, a market we see as having huge growth potential. The demand for three-wheel electric vehicles has increased from 500,000 units per annum in 2004 to 10 million units in 2013, and it is only expected to increase as the world shifts towards more sustainable modes of transport. Likewise, the annual demand for four-wheel electric vehicles is expected to reach 820,000 units in China alone in 2020.
"We are exceptionally well positioned to handle the increasing demand for electric vehicles in China and abroad, with the manufacturing facility currently operating at around 30% of its floor-space capacity. This means there are no short term construction requirements for the Company, and the factory has spatial capacity for the eventual production of three and four-wheel electric vehicles through the new joint venture.
"Vmoto is well placed to continue its growth. The Company has market leading products, strategic distribution relationships growing our China and international footprint, a manufacturing facility with available capacity, new joint ventures, and a strong balance sheet.
"Having delivered an excellent result for FY14, Vmoto has a strong base from which to build continued strong growth in 2015 and beyond. With production and sales of two-wheel vehicles expected to exceed 93,000 units this year, and a focus on higher margin international sales, we expect to turn the positive momentum generated in FY14 into tangible financial results in FY15.
-ENDS-
For further information, please contact:
VmotoCharles Chen, Managing Director Olly Cairns, Non-Executive Director +61 8 9226 3865
Investors and media
Market Eye Pty Ltd Ronn Bechler +61 400 009 774
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Ed Frisby (corporate finance)
Christopher Raggett (corporate finance)
Tony Quirke (corporate broking) +44 20 7220 0500
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Peter Krens (equity capital markets) +44 20 7878 3362
Ed Haig-Thomas (equity capital markets) +44 20 7878 3447
About Vmoto
Vmoto Limited (ASX/AIM: VMT) is a global scooter manufacturing and distribution group. The Company specialises in high quality "green" electric powered two wheel vehicles and manufactures a range of western designed electric scooters from its low cost manufacturing facilities in Nanjing, China. Vmoto combines low cost Chinese manufacturing capabilities with European design. The group operates through two primary brands: Vmoto (aimed at the value market in Asia) and E-Max (targeting the Western markets, with a premium end product). As well as operating under its own brands, the Company also sells to a number of customers on an original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") basis.
Appendix 4E
Preliminary Final Report
to the Australian Stock Exchange
Part 1
Name of Entity | 1. Vmoto Limited |
ABN | 36 098 455 460 |
Financial Year Ended | 12 months ended 31 December 2014 |
Previous Corresponding Reporting Period | 12 months ended 31 December 2013 |
Part 2 - Results for Announcement to the Market
$'000 | Percentage increase /(decrease) over previous corresponding period | |
Revenue from ordinary activities | 45,098 | 79% |
Profit from ordinary activities after tax attributable to members | 476 | 18% |
Net profit attributable to members | 476 | 18% |
Dividends (distributions) | Amount per security | Franked amount per security | |
Final Dividend | Nil | Nil | |
Interim Dividend | Nil | Nil | |
Record date for determining entitlements to the dividends (if any) |
2. Not Applicable | ||
Brief explanation of any of the figures reported above necessary to enable the figures to be understood:
This report relates to the year ended 31 December 2014. Comparatives are for the year ended 31 December 2013.
Refer to the above Operations Review for further commentary on the results for the year ended 31 December 2014.
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Part 3 - Contents of ASX Appendix 4E
Section | Contents | |
Part 1 | Details of entity, reporting period | |
Part 2 | Results for announcement to the market | |
Part 3 | Contents of ASX Appendix 4E | |
Part 4 | Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | |
Part 5 | Consolidated accumulated losses | |
Part 6 | Consolidated statement of financial position | |
Part 7 | Consolidated statement of cash flows | |
Part 8 | Basis of preparation | |
Part 9 | Loss from ordinary activities | |
Part 10 | Commentary on results | |
Part 11 | Notes to the consolidated statement of cash flows | |
Part 12 | Details relating to dividends | |
Part 13 | Loss per share | |
Part 14 | Net tangible assets per security | |
Part 15 | Details of entities over which control has been gained or lost | |
Part 16 | Details of associates and joint venture entities | |
Part 17 | Issued securities | |
Part 18 | Segment information | |
Part 19 | Subsequent events | |
Part 20 | Information on audit or review | |
Part 4 - Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss
Year Ended 31 December 2014 $ | Year Ended 31 December 2013 $ | ||
Continuing Operations | |||
Sales revenue | 45,098,053 | 25,174,809 | |
Cost of goods sold | (38,505,960) | (21,409,686) | |
Gross profit | 6,592,093 | 3,765,123 | |
Other revenue from ordinary activities | 166,741 | 453,418 | |
Operational expenses | (1,576,688) | (1,398,897) | |
Marketing and distribution expenses | (507,990) | (660,342) | |
Corporate and administrative expenses | (1,795,687) | (1,337,819) | |
Occupancy expenses
| (59,946) | (43,175) | |
Other expenses from ordinary activities | (486,094) | (1,002) | |
Impairment of inventories | (1,548,071) | - | |
Profit before finance costs and income tax |
784,358 |
777,306 | |
Finance costs | (275,507) | (372,846) | |
Income tax | (32,566) | - | |
Profit after tax from continuing operations | 476,285 | 404,460 | |
Profit after tax from discontinued operations | - | - | |
Total profit for the period |
476,285 |
404,460 | |
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity |
476,285 |
404,460 | |
Part 5 - Consolidated Accumulated losses
Year Ended 31 December 2014 $ | Year Ended 31 December 2013 $
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Accumulated losses at the beginning of the period | (37,340,542) | (37,862,747) | |
Profit for the period | 476,285 | 404,460 | |
Transfer expired options reserve to accumulated losses | 130,577 | 173,745 | |
Prior period adjustment | - | (56,000) | |
Accumulated losses at the end of the period | (36,733,680) | (37,340,542) | |
Part 6 - Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2014 | 31 December 2013 | ||
CURRENT ASSETS | $ | $ | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 3,850,142 | 4,426,994 | |
Trade and other receivables | 5,287,493 | 3,639,758 | |
Inventories | 5,945,188 | 5,180,807 | |
Other | 3,738,172 | 2,449,680 | |
Total Current Assets | 18,820,995 | 15,697,239 | |
NON CURRENT ASSETS | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 6,350,283 | 5,473,184 | |
Intangible assets | 6,207,031 | 3,592,983 | |
Investments | 393,244 | - | |
Total Non Current Assets | 12,950,558 | 9,066,167 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | 31,771,553 | 24,763,406 | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
Trade and other payables | 4,771,131 | 1,509,999 | |
Interest bearing loans | 4,718,929 | 5,522,005 | |
Total Current Liabilities | 9,490,060 | 7,032,004 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 9,490,060 | 7,032,004 | |
NET ASSETS | 22,281,493 | 17,731,402 | |
EQUITY | |||
Issued capital | 60,381,262 | 57,725,955 | |
Reserves | (1,366,089) | (2,654,011) | |
Accumulated losses | (36,733,680) | (37,340,542) | |
TOTAL EQUITY | 22,281,493 | 17,731,402 | |
Part 7 - Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended 31 December 2014 $ | Year Ended 31 December 2013 $ | ||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Receipts from customers | 46,458,103 | 27,835,244 | |
Payments to suppliers and employees | (45,591,117) | (31,324,457) | |
Interest received | 44,739 | 8,542 | |
Interest paid | (273,499) | (375,681) | |
Other cash receipts | 27,762 | 30,955 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | 665,988 | (3,825,397) | |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Payments for property, plant and equipment | (1,101,351) | (402,528) | |
Payments for intangible assets | - | (5,486) | |
Payments for equity investments | (393,244) | - | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,494,595) | (408,014) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Proceeds from issue of equity shares | 1,207,266 | 6,540,660 | |
Payments for share issue costs | (22,480) | (438,298) | |
Proceeds from borrowings | 4,297,144 | 6,527,726 | |
Repayment of borrowings | (5,400,250) | (6,043,162) | |
Net cash generated by financing activities | 81,680 | 6,586,926 | |
Net increase in cash held | (746,927) | 2,353,515 | |
Cash at the beginning of the financial year | 4,426,994 | 1,834,894 | |
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash | 170,075 | 238,585 | |
Cash at the end of the financial year | 3,850,142 | 4,426,994 | |
Part 8 - Basis of Preparation
This preliminary final report has been prepared in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.3A and the disclosure requirements of ASX Appendix 4E. |
Part 9 - Profit from Ordinary Activities
The profit from ordinary activities before income tax includes the following items of revenue and expense:
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Year Ended 31 December 2014 $ | Year Ended 31 December 2013 $ | ||
2. REVENUEs and expenses OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS | |||
(a) Other income | |||
Interest income | 45,245 | 8,514 | |
Contributions from customers | 45,401 | 351,189 | |
Government subsidies | 25,582 | 29,660 | |
Net foreign exchange gain | 9,668 | - | |
Other | 40,845 | 64,055 | |
166,741 | 453,418 | ||
(b) Other expenses | |||
Net foreign exchange loss | - | 1,002 | |
- | 1,002 | ||
(c) Employee benefits expense | |||
Wages and salaries costs | 2,070,186 | 1,423,329 | |
2,070,186 | 1,423,329 | ||
(d) Depreciation and amortisation | |||
Depreciation | 457,635 | 484,112 | |
457,635 | 484,112 | ||
Part 10 - Commentary on Results
Refer to the above Operations Review for commentary on the results for the year ended 31 December 2014.
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Part 11 - Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended 31 December 2014 $ | Year Ended 31 December 2013 $ | ||||
(a) Reconciliation of cash: | |||||
For the purposes of the Statement of Cashflows, cash includes cash on hand, and in banks, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statements of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as follows: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 3,850,142 | 4,426,994 | |||
Cash at bank | 3,850,142 | 4,426,994 | |||
(b) Reconciliation of net cash used in operating activities to loss after income tax | |||||
Profit (loss) after income tax | 476,285 | 404,460 |
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Add non-cash items: |
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Depreciation | 457,635 | 484,112 |
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Impairments | 2,034,165 | - |
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Share based payment expenses | 680,307 | 159,596 |
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3,648,392 | 1,048,168 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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(Increase)/decrease in receivables | (1,647,735) | (1,837,582) |
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(Increase) /decrease in inventories | (764,380) | (2,030,159) |
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(Increase)/decrease in other assets | (1,288,493) | (1,855,979) |
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Increase/(decrease) in payables | 718,204 | 850,155 |
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Net cash used in operating activities | 665,988 | (3,825,397) |
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Part 12 - Details Relating to Dividends
Date the dividend is payable | N/A |
Record date to determine entitlement to the dividend | N/A |
Amount per security | N/A |
Total dividend | N/A |
Amount per security of foreign sourced dividend or distribution | N/A |
Details of any dividend reinvestment plans in operation | N/A |
The last date for receipt of an election notice for participation in any dividend reinvestment plans | N/A |
Part 13 - Loss per Share
Consolidated | |||
Year Ended 31 December 2014
| Year Ended 31 December 2013
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Basic earnings (loss) per share | 0.04 cents | 0.04 cents | |
The Company's potential ordinary shares are not considered dilutive and accordingly basic loss per share is the same as diluted loss per share. | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share |
1,239,899,894 |
959,249,954 | |
Part 14 - Net Tangible Assets per Security
31 December 2014 | 31 December 2013 | ||
Net tangible asset backing per ordinary security (cents) | 1.30 | 1.16 | |
Part 15 - Details of Entities Over Which Control has been Gained or Lost
Name of entity | Nil |
Date deregistered | Nil |
Contribution of the controlled entity (or group of entities) to the profit/(loss) from ordinary activities during the period, from the date of gaining or losing control | Nil |
Profit (loss) from ordinary activities of the controlled entity (or group of entities) for the whole of the previous corresponding period | Nil |
Contribution to consolidated profit/(loss) from ordinary activities from sale of interest leading to loss of control | Nil |
Part 16 - Details of Associates and Joint Venture Entities
Ownership Interest | Contribution to net profit/(loss) | |||
31/12/14 % | 31/12/13 % | Year ended 31/12/14 $A'000 | Year ended 31/12/13 $A'000 | |
Name of entity | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Joint Venture Entities | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Aggregate Share of Losses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Part 17 - Issued Securities
31 December 2014 $ | 31 December 2013 $ | |||
Share capital | ||||
1,296,710,239 (31 December 2013: 1,221,196,804) fully paid ordinary shares | 60,381,262 | 57,725,955 | ||
The following movements in issued capital occurred during the period: | ||||
Year Ended 31 December 2014
Number of Shares | Year Ended 31 December 2013
Number of Shares | |||
Balance at beginning of the period | 1,221,196,804 | 896,087,712 | ||
Issue of shares at 2.0 cents each | - | 75,000,000 | ||
Issue of shares at nil consideration | - | 2,000,000 | ||
Issue of shares at 2.2 cents each | - | 54,545,455 | ||
Issue of shares at 2.2 cents each | - | 186,363,637 | ||
Issue of shares at nil consideration | - | 5,200,000 | ||
Issue of shares at nil consideration | - | 2,000,000 | ||
Issue of shares at nil consideration | 2,000,000 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 4 cents each | 40,400 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 4 cents each | 132,500 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 2.5 cents each | 800,000 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 5 cents each | 487,805 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 2.5 cents each | 3,250,000 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 2.5 cents each | 1,750,000 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 3 cents each | 2,100,000 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 4 cents each | 2,500 | - | ||
Issue of shares at nil consideration | 2,666,666 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 3 cents each | 1,000,000 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 3 cents each | 1,000,000 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 4 cents each | 12,750 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 4 cents each | 813,750 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 4 cents each | 45,894,329 | - | ||
Issue of shares at nil consideration | 12,900,000 | - | ||
Issue of shares at 4 cents each | 662,735 | - | ||
1,296,710,239 | 1,221,196,804 | |||
Options | ||||
The following options to subscribe for ordinary fully paid shares are outstanding at balance date: Ø 7,400,000 ESOP options exercisable at 3 cents each on or before 23 November 2015; Ø 5,000,000 options exercisable at 4 cents each on or before 23 May 2018; Ø 5,000,000 options exercisable at 8 cents each on or before 23 May 2018; Ø 1,000,000 options exercisable at 5 cents each on or before 21 May 2019; Ø 1,000,000 options exercisable at 7.5 cents each on or before 21 May 2019; and Ø 2,000,000 options exercisable at 10 cents each on or before 21 May 2019.
Performance Rights
The following performance rights are outstanding at balance date: Ø 13,333,334 incentive performance rights convertible to shares (subject to performance and time based vesting conditions) as approved by shareholders on 31 July 2012; and Ø 20,000,000 incentive performance rights convertible to shares (subject to performance and time based vesting conditions) as approved by shareholders on 20 May 2014.
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Part 18 - Segment Information
AASB 8 requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segments and to assess their performance.
The continuing operations of the Consolidated Entity are predominantly in the electric two-wheel vehicles manufacture and distribution industry.
In prior years, reported segments were based on the geographical segments of the Group, being Australia, Spain and China. This assessment of identifiable segments has not changed in the current period, as management accounts and forecasts submitted to the chief operating decision maker for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance are split into these same components.
The electric two-wheel vehicles segment is managed on a worldwide basis, but operate in three principal geographical areas: Australia, China and Spain. In China, manufacturing facilities are operated in Nanjing. | |||||||||||
Continuing Operations | Australia $A | China $A | Spain $A | Intersegment elimination $A | Consolidated $A | ||||||
Year ended 31/12/14 |
Year ended 31/12/13 |
Year ended 31/12/14 |
Year ended 31/12/13 |
Year ended 31/12/14 |
Year ended 31/12/13 |
Year ended 31/12/14 |
Year ended 31/12/13 |
Year ended 31/12/14 |
Year ended 31/12/13 | ||
Revenue | |||||||||||
Segment revenue | - | - | 45,098,053 | 25,174,809 | - | - | - | - | 45,098,053 | 25,174,809 | |
Result | |||||||||||
Segment result | (1,971,459) | (911,751) | 2,556,609 | 1,338,744 | (108,865) | (22,533) | - | - | 476,285 | 404,460 | |
Assets | |||||||||||
Segment assets | 1,385,429 | 2,754,810 | 52,316,559 | 42,182,395 | - | 114,302 | (21,930,435) | (20,288,101) | 31,771,553 | 24,763,406 | |
Liabilities | |||||||||||
Segment liabilities | (1,054,661) | (85,465) | (30,365,834) | (26,354,897) | - | (879,743) | 21,930,435 | 20,288,101 | (9,490,060) | (7,032,004) | |
The principal activity of the continuing Consolidated Entity is the manufacture, marketing and distribution of electric two-wheel vehicles.
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Part 19 - Subsequent Events
Vesting of Performance Rights
On 2 January 2015, the Company issued 1,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares to Mr Yiting Chen and 1,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares to Mr Oliver Cairns as a result of vesting of Class B incentive performance rights as approved by shareholders on 31 July 2012.
Exercise of Options
On 2 January 2015, the Company issued 22,817,621 fully paid ordinary shares following the exercise of 22,817,621 listed options exercisable at $0.04 on or before 31 December 2014. The remaining 122,743,307 listed options lapsed unexercised and have been cancelled.
Apart from the above, there were no other significant events subsequent to year ended 31 December 2014 and prior to the date of this report that have not been dealt with elsewhere in this report.
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Part 20 - Audit/Review Status
This report is based on accounts to which one of the following applies: (Tick one) | |||
The accounts have been audited
| The accounts have been subject to review | ||
The accounts are in the process of being audited or subject to review | ü | The accounts have not yet been audited or reviewed |
If the accounts have not yet been audited or subject to review and are likely to be subject to dispute or qualification, a description of the likely dispute or qualification:
Not applicable
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If the accounts have been audited or subject to review and are subject to dispute or qualification, a description of the dispute or qualification:
Not applicable
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