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Indo Borax Deal, Gensol Report and More: 10 Important BSE and NSE Announcements for 20 August 2026

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Indo Borax’s agreement to acquire a 64.26% stake in Kronox Lab Sciences leads the corporate announcements for 20 August 2026. Gensol Engineering’s monitoring report and Schneider Electric Infrastructure’s Q1 order and backlog update also feature in this 10-item brief for investors.

  1. Indo Borax & Chemicals Ltd-$

    Indo Borax to acquire 64.26% stake in Kronox Lab Sciences; SPA signed and open offer planned

    Press Release / Media Release

    Transaction overview

    • SPA signed to acquire 64.26% stake in Kronox Lab Sciences.
    • Aggregate consideration for Kronox shares: Rs 246.12 crore.
    • Open Offer of up to 95,70,000 shares (25.79%) with Zenrock Chemicals as PAC.
    • Indicative completion timeline: about three months from signing the SPA.
    • Post-transaction Kronox promoters to hold 9.95% and provide transition support.
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  2. Gensol Engineering Limited

    Gensol Engineering: Monitoring Agency report qualified due to non-cooperation amid CIRP

    Monitoring Agency Report

    Issue Overview

    • Type of issue: Preferential Issue; warrants convertible into equity shares.
    • Issue size revised downward due to undersubscription; net proceeds revised accordingly.
    • Main objectives: Working capital, investments in subsidiaries, inorganic growth, general corporate purposes.

    Utilisation of Proceeds

    • Utilisation status not verifiable; issuer non-cooperation prevents assessment.
    • Working Capital: cost reductions due to undersubscription; data for utilisation not provided.
    • Leasing subsidiary: cost reductions due to undersubscription; data not provided.
    • Manufacturing subsidiary: cost reductions due to undersubscription; data not provided.
    • Inorganic growth: cost reductions due to undersubscription; data not provided.
    • General Corporate Purposes: cost reductions due to undersubscription; data not provided.
    • Unutilised funds: deployment status not reported.
    • Overall: non-cooperation prevents confirmation of alignment with objects.

    Governance and Compliance

    • Approvals: required statutory and shareholder approvals not evidenced due to non-cooperation.
    • Regulatory actions: CIRP ongoing; interim orders and enforcement actions; fraud classification reported.
    • Cooperation: issuer non-cooperative; monitoring agency cannot verify utilisation.
    • Impact: viability of objects uncertain; investors should exercise caution.

    General Corporate Purpose (GCP)

    • GCP: data not verifiable; board approval for allocation not evidenced.
    • GCP allocations: not reported; data unavailable due to non-cooperation.
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  3. Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd

    Schneider Electric Infrastructure Q1 FY27: Highest-ever INR 915 crore orders; backlog ~INR 2,100 crore; margins pressured by commodity costs

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Order inflow in Q1: INR 915 crores, highest ever quarterly booked.
    • YoY orders growth: 0.5%; sequential orders growth: double-digit.
    • Sales growth YoY: about 5%; sequential sales growth: double-digit.
    • Backlog: ~INR 2,100 crores plus; up ~33% YoY; entering Q2.
    • EBIT: INR 32 crores in Q1.
    • Gross margin pressurized by external factors (copper, transformer wire); price variation actions initiated.
    • FX impact: imports 10-15% of costs; natural hedge via exports.
    • Kolkata plant started operations; depreciation begun; capex spread across Baroda and Kolkata.
    • Capex across 3 plants ~INR 500 crores; ramp-up underway.
    • Total income in Q1: 1.9%.

    Operational Highlights

    • Semiconductors: large front-end fab transformer orders with digital solutions.
    • Data centers: MV panel transformers and automation devices supplied.
    • Renewables: transformers for solar; cement plant project; SF6-free RMU pilot at airport.
    • Digital wins: integrated energy management system; smart grid/transformer monitoring solutions deployed.
    • ESG: 4 sites 100% renewable electricity; 0 incidents; 20% women; 1,900 skills trained; 220,000 beneficiaries.
    • CRISIL rating: strong, score 63/100 in 2025.
    • Emerging segments backlog share: more than 1/5 of new orders.

    Projects and Capex

    • Capex ~INR 500 crores over 3 plants to expand capacity and reduce imports.
    • Kolkata plant now operational; Baroda expansion on track.
    • RDSS and Make in India support capex alignment; capex ramp planned through FY27/28.

    Outlook and Guidance

    • Management sees underlying demand healthy; pricing actions initiated; execution plan in place; 3 quarters ahead expected to be good.
    • Macro outlook: India GDP 6.5-7% over next 4 years; per-capita GDP ~INR 4 lakhs by 2030.
    • Per-capita electricity consumption: 1,800–2,000 kWh by 2030.
    • Data center capacity projected to 8 GW by 2030; digital economy ~20% by 2030.
    • EV penetration ~30% by 2030; Make in India and related schemes supportive.

    Q&A Highlights

    • Transmission capex: focus on 33 kV switchgear, energy storage, software; no 400 kV transformers.
    • Legacy orders: pre-December prices fixed; price variation clauses added to new contracts; some tenders unchanged.
    • Export revenue share: current 10–12% of revenue; Kolkata plant supports exports; ramp-up expected.
    • DISCOM capex TAM: hard to quantify; RDSS aims to reduce AT&C losses; selective engagement.
    • Emerging segments: installation/commissioning tied to higher project execution; pipeline healthy.
    • Expansion on track: multiple capex programs; capacity in H2 FY27; ramp-up plan.

    Risks and Watchpoints

    • Execution delays could impair gross margin on legacy orders.
    • FX and commodity volatility; price variation clauses not universal across tenders.
    • TAM visibility for DISCOM capex depends on state-level tender decisions.
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  4. KNR Constructions Ltd

    KNR Constructions Q1 FY27: Standalone revenue ₹436.7 cr; consolidated ₹587.9 cr; order book ₹15,234 cr; FY27/FY28 guidance set

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Standalone Q1 FY27 revenue ₹436.7 crores; EBITDA ₹65 crores; margin 15%; net profit ₹282.3 crores.
    • Consolidated Q1 FY27 revenue ₹587.9 crores; EBITDA ₹96.4 crores; margin 16.4%; net profit ₹80.7 crores.
    • Working capital days 133; March 2026 was 78; consolidated debt ₹1,975 crores; net debt-to-equity 0.9.
    • Stand-alone debt nil; stand-alone cash ₹310 crores; consolidated cash ₹435 crores.
    • Total order book as of 30 Jun 2026: standalone ₹8,667 crores; including HAM/mining ₹15,234 crores.
    • Irrigation unbilled receivables ₹825 crores; water pipeline revenue in Q1 ₹7 crores; back-to-back; no unbilled portion.
    • L1 current around ₹1,500 crores; mining LOA; SPV exits: Ramagiri ₹227 crores; Palani ₹295 crores received.

    Operating / Segment Update

    • HAM project progress (as of 30 Jun 2026): Ramanattukara–Valanchery 100%; Valanchery–Kappirikkad 100%; Magadi–Somwarpet 91.35%.
    • Marripudi–Somvarappadu 86.03%; Mysore–Kushalnagara Package 4 ~20%; Package 5 ~18.28%.
    • Equity infusion for HAM: INR125 cr in FY27 and INR85 cr in FY28; total INR210 cr.
    • New mining Kusmunda project: LOA from SECL; total value ₹3,361 crores; eight-year execution.
    • Indus Infra Trust: KNR Ramagiri Infra and KNR Palani Infra SPVs transferred; cash/claims receipts ₹227 cr and ₹295 cr.
    • Railway/urban-mobility opportunities expanding; focus on diversified order mix; energy storage emerging.

    Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

    • Receivables from Telangana Package 4 ₹1,300 crores; irrigation total receivables ₹1,450 crores.
    • Irrigation revenue unbilled ₹825 crores; total irrigation unbilled in order book ₹? (not separately stated).
    • Consolidated debt ₹1,975 crores; stand-alone debt ₹0; stand-alone cash ₹310 crores; consolidated cash ₹435 crores.
    • Crisil ratings reaffirmed: long-term AA stable; short-term A1+.

    Projects and Capex

    • FY27 total capex guidance around ₹350–₹400 crores; mining capex to be higher.
    • Kusmunda capex ~₹400–₹450 crores in FY27; Banhardih capex ~₹200 crores in FY27.
    • Risdi village vacating required; full mobilization expected; land availability impacting ramp-up.
    • Kusmunda and Jharkhand start timelines: appointed date likely Sep; first-quarter capex ₹14 crores (Q1).

    Outlook and Guidance

    • FY27 revenue target around ₹2,200–₹2,300 crores; EBITDA guidance 8–9%.
    • FY28 revenue target above ₹3,000 crores; EBITDA 11–12%.
    • Order inflow target for FY27: ₹8,000–₹10,000 crores; mix across NHAI, irrigation, and state projects.
    • Two HAM ADs expected in Q3 FY27; mining projects to start in FY28; railway/urban-mobility diversification.

    Q&A Highlights

    • L1 value around ₹1,500 crores; Mysore Package land-clearing progress enabling COD by December for 30–40% land.
    • Somvarappadu unexecuted order book about ₹100 crores; irrigation unbilled ₹825 crores; total unbilled ₹1,220 crores.
    • Water pipeline revenue in FY27 targeted ₹300–₹400 crores; balance in FY28.
    • Q3 FY27: HAM ADs expected; mining project start timing tied to forest clearances.
    • FY27 EBITDA guidance excludes one-off items; Q1 margins inflated by internal cash surplus (₹90 crores).
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  5. Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd

    Sudarshan Chemical Q1 FY2027: Revenue Rs.2642 Cr; EBITDA Rs.266 Cr; guidance maintained for acquired group

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Q1 FY2027 revenue from operations: Rs.2642 Crores
    • Q1 FY2027 business EBITDA: Rs.247 Crores
    • Q1 FY2027 reported EBITDA: Rs.266 Crores
    • Acquired group EBITDA: Rs.146 Crores; inventory overhead Rs.18 Crores; EBITDA after overhead Rs.128 Crores
    • Pigment business EBITDA: Rs.275 Crores
    • EPS for the quarter: Rs.12.3 per share (not annualized)
    • ROCE: 22.7% (annualized basis)
    • Net debt reduced to Rs.531 Crores in less than 18 months

    Operating Update

    • Legacy Sudarshan revenue growth in Q1 around 12-13%
    • Acquired group revenue grew about 5% in Q1
    • RIECO revenue: Rs.38 Crores; execution challenges led to EBITDA pressure
    • One Sudarshan pigment business contributed Rs.275 Crores EBITDA

    Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

    • Net debt reduced to Rs.531 Crores in less than 18 months

    Projects & Capex

    • No substantial new capex planned; ROI-driven backward integration possible
    • Project Integra / One SAP to go live in this financial year
    • Global Capability Center set up in Pune; center of excellence planned

    Guidance & Outlook

    • Turnover guidance for the acquired group: EUR 700 million
    • EBITDA guidance for the acquired group: EUR 35 million
    • Currently not revisingGuidelines due to geopolitical situation; wait-and-watch approach

    Q&A Highlights

    • Volume commentary: management cited broad product mix; Q1 growth about 6% despite geopolitics
    • Value capture vs volume: majority of gains from cost reduction/value capture; some volume recovery expected
    • Debt repayment: acquisition debt largely prepaid; plan to accelerate repayments
    • RIECO: first quarter execution challenges; normalisation expected by year-end
    • Intercompany product transfers: Germany-India activity contributing to margins; long-term impact limited
    • Colorants stake: 70% Sudarshan Colorants via overseas subsidiary; done for financing structure; no business impact
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  6. Sansera Engineering Ltd

    Sansera Engineering Q1 FY27: Revenue ₹10,213 mn; ADS order book ₹57.5 bn; margin 19.2%; capex ramp to ₹3,500 cr by FY31

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Q1 FY27 revenue ₹10,213 mn, up 33% YoY.
    • EBITDA ₹1,961 mn; margin 19.2% (vs 17.2% YoY).
    • PAT ₹874 mn; margin 8.6%.
    • Post-tax impact of exceptional item ₹127 mn; adjusted PAT ₹1,000 mn.
    • Exceptional charge ₹169 mn for U.S. litigation settlement; EBITDA excludes it.
    • U.S. import duty provision ₹126 mn; recoverable; cost recognized.
    • Other income ₹134 mn; up ~15% YoY; driven by forex gains.
    • Non-auto segment ₹1,998 mn; 129.9% YoY; 20.8% of total.

    Segment and Orders

    • ADS revenue ₹1,454 mn; includes product, scrap, tooling.
    • Auto ICE ₹6,275 mn; +20.8% YoY; strongest quarter across PV/CV/scooters.
    • Auto Tech-Agnostic & xEV ₹1,316 mn; +22.2% YoY.
    • Non-auto segment 20.8% of total with ₹1,998 mn revenue.
    • ADS cumulative unexecuted lifetime order book five-year: ₹44.4 bn.
    • ADS backlog risen to ₹57.5 bn; executable in next five years.
    • Peak annual revenue for new business ex-ADS: ₹18.5 bn.

    Capex and Capacity Expansion

    • Surface treatment facility inaugurated; NADCAP validation in progress.
    • Defense to dedicated facility; 80,000 sq ft hangar; 100,000 sq ft build-to-suit nearby.
    • Pantnagar & Manesar expansions; 7–9 month lead times; projections to 5-year horizon.
    • Total capacity envisaged to generate ~₹3,500 cr by FY31.
    • ADS & auto capex will come on stream from Q3 FY27; execution in coming years.

    Guidance and Outlook

    • FY27 revenue growth guidance: high-teens to 20%.
    • ADS and non-ADS mix to drive majority of growth; overall high-teens to 20%.
    • Margin trajectory: ~19% overall; ADS EBITDA target 25–30%.
    • No immediate fundraise; balance sheet currently strong; leverage used if needed.

    Q&A Takeaways

    • New semicon ADS order could yield ~₹1,250 cr over five years; ~₹75 mn annual run-rate.
    • Current ADS backlog ~₹57.5 bn; total executable by FY31; near-term conversions ongoing.
    • Defense expansion tied to care into sheet metal; revenues expected from calendar year 2027; peak by 2029.
    • Margins: 19% target; ADS margin 25–30%; long-term growth supported by capacity ramp.
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  7. Amagi Media Labs Ltd

    Amagi Q1 FY27: Revenue hits a record INR437 crores; EBITDA margin 11.5%; AI pilots >10; strong cash position, AI product suite planned in Q2

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Revenue: INR437 crores; up 32% YoY; 21% CC; ~10% sequential.
    • Adjusted EBITDA: INR50 crores; margin 11.5%.
    • PAT: INR34 crores; margin 7.5%.
    • Gross margin: 67.3%; YoY down 2.2pp; sequential up 0.5pp.
    • Cash and investments: INR1,616 crores including IPO proceeds.

    Operational Trends

    • Streaming Unification revenue: INR249 crores; up 39% YoY.
    • Monetization & Marketplace revenue: INR110 crores; up 30%.
    • Monetized impressions: 13.6 billion; up 59% YoY; up 21% sequential.
    • Deliveries: 9,900+ endpoints.
    • NRR: 125% trailing 12 months.
    • TAM: ~$17 billion; ~10% playout on cloud.

    AI & Product Update

    • Newspulse pilots: >10 active; first paying customer; major US network selected.
    • FIFA live events: 104 matches aired; 100% on-air availability.
    • Global reach: 400+ content providers; 400 distributors; 80+ advertisers.
    • Monetization tools: ADS PLUS and THUNDERSTORM deployed for monetization.

    Cash & Balance Sheet

    • DSO improved by ~8 days sequentially.
    • IPO proceeds included in cash balances; total cash/investments: INR1,616 crores.
    • M&A activity: 33 opportunities evaluated since Jan; 10 under active evaluation.

    Q&A Highlights

    • Gross margins: drivers include mix, live events, pricing; target 67%-69% range this year.
    • AI pricing: no material deflation yet; telemetry to measure cost savings; potential outcomes-based pricing.
    • Channel deliveries: growth from existing channels; no in-source trend; THUNDERSTORM as ad-insertion tailwind.
    • NRR disclosure: NRR is trailing 12 months and reported in currency; base effects discussed.
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  8. Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd

    Jubilant FoodWorks Q1FY27: Popeyes accelerates LFL growth; capex guidance reaffirmed; financing remains disciplined

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Domino's Q1FY27 LFL: 2.5%; prior-year: 11.6%.
    • Two-quarter LFL ~14.1%; simple average ~7%.
    • Popeyes Q1FY27 LFL: 40%-45%; drivers: product, brand, store execution.
    • Gross margin in Q1: 75.5% ( Latika reference ).
    • ADS in 7 cities above INR 100K for the full quarter.
    • Capex guidance FY27 reaffirmed: INR 750 crores to INR 900 crores.

    Operations and Capex

    • Capex mix: new-store expansion, dine-in upgrades, technology investments.
    • Supply chain capex down; capex as a percentage of turnover to improve.
    • Per-store personnel cost: standalone +12% YoY; consolidated +15.6% YoY.
    • Store productivity improved; orders per hour up; wage headwinds moderated.
    • Popeyes delivery percentage not disclosed; focus on dine-in acceleration.
    • Dine-in strategy for ~2,500 neighborhood stores; 3-pillar playbook.

    Guidance and Outlook

    • FY27 capex guidance reaffirmed: INR 750 crores to INR 900 crores.
    • Capex focus on new stores, dine-in, and technology investments.
    • Capex intensity to improve with turnover growth; supply-chain capex down.
    • Headwinds: LPG, cheese, oil, wage increases; pricing and efficiencies offset.
    • Free cash flow positive in FY26; ROCE optimisation remains a priority.

    Q&A Highlights

    • Popeyes playbook: three pillars—product, brand, and store execution.
    • Delivery mix for Popeyes not disclosed; dine-in salience high due to location choices.
    • Domino's LFL growth remains modest in Q1FY27 on a high base.
    • Pricing and efficiency balance demand growth; internal efficiencies reduce headwinds.
    • DSO/inventory discipline and capex framing discussed; focus on ROI-driven investments.
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  9. Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd

    Aditya Birla Real Estate Q1 FY27: robust collections, strong redevelopment momentum, and net debt near zero after ITC divestment

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Collections Rs 713 crores in Q1 FY27, up 31% YoY from Rs 445 crores
    • Net sales Rs 329 crores; cancellations partially dented net, gross sales higher
    • Birla Taranya booking value over Rs 1,000 crores within first 3 months of RERA approval
    • Sustenance booking value Rs 150 crores in MMR across Taranya and Mrida
    • Niyaara Phase-2 cancellations: 4 cancellations; rebooked at higher prices

    Operating Trends

    • Residential absorption led by premium locations; Bengaluru strong, Mumbai premium demand stable
    • Commercial office leasing remains robust; high-quality locations favored
    • Launch cadence subdued this quarter; majority planned for Q3/Q4
    • Strong BD feedback on premium micro-markets across NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru

    Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

    • Divestment of Century Pulp and Paper to ITC reduced net debt to nearly zero
    • Net debt position described as nearly zero; 98% collection efficiency achieved
    • Rs 283 crores total cash outflow on land approvals and deposits
    • Rs 125 crores land outflow (Thane); net deposit outflow Rs 151 crores
    • FY27 construction cost guidance Rs 1,200–1,300 crores

    Projects & Capex

    • Vashi redevelopment GDV ~ Rs 2,600 crores; total residential redevelopment portfolio ~ Rs 4,300 crores
    • Birla Niyaara commercial: 1.3 million sq ft; approvals by year-end; leasing ~Rs 800 crores p.a. when stabilized
    • Niyaara launch plan: RERA by end of Q2; launch early Q3 or mid Q3
    • Niyaara Phase-2 net sold: 118 flats to date
    • ABREL share for Vashi redevelop: 90% to ABREL; margins 25–30%

    Outlook & Guidance

    • Long-term pre-sales target: Rs 15,000 crores over three years
    • BD pipeline > Rs 60,000 crores; premium markets emphasized
    • FY27 launches planned: Rs 9,600 crores (track on approvals and timelines)

    Q&A Highlights

    • Three-year BD target of Rs 15,000 crores; quarterly deals unpredictable
    • Niyaara timeline: possession targeted around Mar-2028; handover in late 2028
    • Noida land auctions pursued; NCR markets selective with pricing discipline
    • Tiered margins: redevelopment margins around 25–30%; large-format deals pursued prudently
    • Cash posture: majority outright BD; surplus liquidity used with disciplined risk controls
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  10. Physicswallah Ltd

    Physicswallah Q1 FY27: Revenue ₹1,054 cr; online up 33%; NEET drag; guidance reaffirmed

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Q1 FY27 revenue from operations: INR 1,054 crores, up 24% YoY
    • Online revenue grew 33% YoY; offline and others grew 16%
    • Pre-Ind AS EBITDA negative INR 44 crores (4% of revenue)
    • EBITDA INR 52 crores; vs -INR 21 crores last year
    • PBT negative INR 84 crores vs INR 152 crores prior-year; 995 bps improvement
    • One-time non-cash charge on Saarthi IAS stake

    Operating Update

    • First-time segment-level reporting: online and offline revenues and EBITDA reported separately
    • NEET pattern change impacted collections and enrollments; ~50% growth post July 16 results
    • K-12 online enrollments up 40-41% to 0.78 million; revenue up 88% to INR 105 crores
    • PW Books app launched; Earners skilling; Pi OTT; PW Talk enrollments 130k; Pi 40k
    • Ask AI doubt-solving engine; beta AI tutor; rollout next quarter
    • Online margins near 27% in FY26; vernacular/Curious Junior nearing profitability; NEET PG investments

    Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

    • Cash/treasury: INR 5,600 crores as of 30-Jun; IPO proceeds included INR 2,000 crores
    • Negative working capital cycle; upfront fees drive cash build
    • Pathshala centers converted to Vidyapeeth; 84 in March; 70 now; zero closed
    • New offline centers planned over next 2 quarters; expansion opportunistic

    Projects and Capex

    • PW Books app: 2.2 million downloads; Play Store rating 4.7
    • Earners category: short-term digital skilling courses; AI-led initiatives
    • Talk enrollments: 130k; Pi enrollments: 40k
    • AI initiatives: Ask AI; AI tutor beta; rollout planned this financial year

    Outlook and Guidance

    • Annual guidance reaffirmed: 30% revenue improvement; 100% EBITDA improvement
    • Offline margins 13%–15% for 23–24 centers; near profitability this year
    • Online margins to improve; vernacular and Curious Junior moving toward profitability

    Q&A Highlights

    • NEET cycle impact: offline revenue could have grown 22–25%; online NEET enrollments +1–1.5 lakh
    • Guidance reaffirmed: 30% revenue growth and 100% EBITDA growth maintained
    • Margins: online margins ~27% in FY26; offline ARPU up 7%; hybrid offline class concept explored
    • Pathshala conversions: zero centers closed; all Pathshala converted to Vidyapeeth
    • 63 offline centers added; margin levers include mixed delivery to boost capacity utilization

    Risks and Watchpoints

    • NEET/ govt exam cycle variability; revenue and enrollments sensitive to cadence
    • Offline expansion depends on center economics and demand; execution risk in new categories
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