Bloomberg Code: FNXP IN

Feb 3, 215 Consumer Goods - Non Durable Finolex Industries Feb 3, 215 Ltd India Research Stock Broking Bloomberg Code: FNXP IN Shift in business & backward integration to accelerate growth (FIL) could clock a turnover of USD 1billion in the next five years representing a CAGR of 15% to 2% amid transition from B2B business of PVC resin to B2C business of PVC pipes and fittings. We expect the company to deliver Revenue CAGR of 13.2% over FY14-17E. Capacity expansion and increase in distributorship to drive growth: FIL is planning to expand its capacity of the PVC pipes and fittings by approx 4% to 3.2 lakh tones. FIL enjoys strong brand equity in PVC pipe business with strong distribution network and continuous focus on increasing reach across various states specially in the eastern and north-east India. Limited exposure to volatility of raw material prices in PVC pipes and fitting business: FIL established itself as market leader in pipes and fittings segment with its strong backward integration business model which gives unique advantage of operational consistency with quality raw material at lower cost. GOI s focus on agriculture and sanitation segment augurs well for the company: We expect robust demand from the irrigation and sanitation space in the coming years. The 12th five year plan envisages Rs.7.6 lakh crore on agriculture and sanitation segment which is 56% more than that of 11th five year plan. FIL is well placed to tap into the pipes and fittings space. Further increase in PVC/EDC spread to boost margins: A huge capacity of Ethylene is expected to be added to the US market and 2.8 million MTs of new Ethylene Di Chloride (EDC) capacity will come up globally which could bring down raw material costs. Ethylene and EDC used to manufacture PVC resin. Valuation and Outlook FIL is set to witness strong earnings and growth driven by increased production capacity, multi product portfolio, increase in PVC/EDC spread which could reduce the cost of raw material & increase geographic foot prints. Its strong operating cash flow coupled with healthy and sustainable return ratios makes it a value Buy at current level. At CMP Rs. 29, the stock is trading at 9.8x FY17E EPS. We recommend a BUY for a price target of Rs. 359 with an upside of 24%, representing 12x FY17E EPS in a time horizon of 9-12 months. Exhibit 1: Valuation Summary (Rs. Mn) YE Mar FY13 FY14 FY15E FY16E FY17E Net Sales 21448 2453 25792 28866 33465 EBITDA 3587 3966 4385 5196 6358 EBITDA Margin (%) 16.7 16.2 17. 18. 19. Adj. Net Profit 2322 2399 2424 2922 3686 EPS (Rs.) 18.7 19.3 19.5 23.6 29.7 RoCE (%) 9.5 11.8 15.8 17.9 2.9 PE (x) *5.1 *9.9 14.8 12.3 9.8 *For FY13,FY14 PE multiples are on historic basis Recommendation (Rs.) BUY CMP 29 Target Price 359 Upside (%) 24 Stock Information Mkt Cap (Rs.mn/US$ mn) 36 / 583 52-wk High/Low (Rs.) 347 / 148 3M Avg. daily volume (mn).1 Beta (x).8 Sensex/Nifty 29 / 8756 O/S Shares(mn) 124.1 Shareholding Pattern (%) Promoters 52.47 FIIs 4.76 DIIs 4.58 Others 38.19 Stock Performance (%) 1M 3M 6M 12M Absolute 11-11 5 92 Relative to Sensex 7-14 -7 34 Performance 47 37 27 17 7 Dec-13 Mar-14 Jun-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 FNXP Sensex Source: Bloomberg Technical View The stock has moved up significantly in the past 3-years and has gained multifold from 4 odd levels to an all time high of 347.7 made during November, 214. Thereafter a healthy dip was witnessed in the counter which dragged it towards the support levels of 25-26. Currently the stock is trading at 127% Extension levels drawn from the low of 25 levels made during 29 which shall act as immediate support and the next resistance can be pegged at 34 levels. Analyst Contact Joyjit Sinha 4-4485 794 joyjit.sinha@karvy.com For private circulation only. For important information about Karvy s rating system and other disclosures refer to the end of this material. Karvy Stock Broking is also available on Bloomberg, KRVY<GO>, Thomson Publishers & Reuters 1

Feb 3, 215 Company Financial Snapshot (Y/E Mar) Profit & Loss (Rs.mn) FY15E FY16E FY17E Net sales 25792 28866 33465 Optg. Exp (Adj for OI) 2147 2367 2716 EBITDA 4385 5196 6358 Depreciation 67 72 76 Interest 6 649 667 PBT (excl EI) 3565 4297 5421 Tax 1141 1375 1735 PAT (excl EI) 2424 2922 3686 Profit & Loss Ratios EBITDA margin (%) 17. 18. 19. Net margin (%) 9.4 1.1 11. P/E (x) 14.8 12.3 9.8 EV/EBIDTA (x) 9.6 8. 6.5 Dividend yield (%) 2.5 2.3 2.4 Company Background Incorporated in 1981, Finolex industries is the largest manufacturer of rigid PVC Pipes and Fittings and also one of the biggest manufacturer of PVC resins. Its has three manufacturing plants at Pune, Ratnagiri, and Masar. The company s total production capacity for PVC pipes & Fittings business stands at 2,3, MT and that of PVC Resin at 2,72, MT. It has a 43 MW power plant which cater to its captive power requirements. Around 6% of the total power produced is used as captive consumption in the production process. Major raw materials used in the production of PVC Resins are being imported and company has two captive jetties which is used for the procurement of raw materials and another is used for importing coal for the power plant. Balance sheet (Rs.mn) FY15E FY16E FY17E Total Assets 19881 2883 22576 Net Fixed assets 877 8287 7827 Current assets 8477 9478 1147 Other assets 2697 3119 372 Total Liabilities 19881 2883 22577 Networth 912 141 1184 Debt 626 593 58 Current Liabilities 359 357 3872 Deferred Tax 163 163 163 Balance Sheet Ratios RoE (%) 26.6 28.1 31.1 ROCE (%) 15.8 17.9 2.9 Net Debt/Equity.7.6.5 Equity/Total Assets.5.5.6 P/BV (x) 4. 3.5 3. Cash Flow (Rs.mn) FY15E FY16E FY17E PBT 3565 4297 5421 Other Income 45 47 49 Interest 6 649 667 Tax 1141 1375 1735 Changes in WC -987-993 -113 CF from Operations 2681 362 3854 Capex -25-3 -45 Investment -233-421 -433 CF from Investing -483-721 -883 Change in Equity - - - Debt -1153-1152 -147 Dividends -992-1178 -1426 CF from Financing -2145-233 -2896 Change in Cash 53 1 74 Exhibit 2: Shareholding Pattern (%) Exhibit 3: Revenue Segmentation FIIs 5% DIIs 5% Others 38% Promoters 52% Household 3% Agriculture 7% 2

Feb 3, 215 Focus on Pipes & Fittings business to give earnings stability FIL has transformed its business model from production and sale of PVC Resin (B2B) to manufacture of PVC pipes & fittings (B2C) by using in-house PVC Resin which could give the earnings stability. PVC pipes and fittings are primarily sold in two market segments i.e agriculture and construction. An increase in disposable income in rural India and GOI s increased importance on irrigation and sanitation will drive the demand for pipes and fittings. Since 1981, FIL established a strong brand in PVC pipes. Increase in volume of fittings in the pipes and fittings basket and sale of value added products like column pipes is already underway. It sells products pan India entirely against advance payments. Currently, the total production capacity of PVC Resin stands at 2,72, MT per annum. GOI s increased thrust on irrigation and sanitation to drive the demand for pipes and fittings. Going forward, FIL expected to benefit from the scaling up of production in PVC Pipes and Fittings segment to 3,2, MT per annum by FY17E. Increase in PVC Pipes & Fittings Volume, Increase in distributorship to drive growth FIL has modified its business model with more focus on Pipes & Fittings business. The Company has registered a CAGR growth of ~15% over FY6 14. We believe the volume growth to drive with the revenue growth and a CAGR growth of 16% can be expected over FY6-17E period. The Company has also registered the highest growth in Q1FY15 at 58,239 MT. With an increase in the total production capacity, we believe that there will be significant increase in the volume of sales amid FIL s new venture into the business of water management and plans to create the solutions to prevent water leakage. FIL enjoys strong brand equity in PVC pipe business with strong distribution network and continuous focus on more penetration in the eastern and in the northen India markets. As a move towards this, a warehouse has already been set up in Cuttack and appointment of new dealers is in process. Exhibit 4: Revenue from pipes and fittings (Rs in Mn) Exhibit 5: Production capacity (in lakh MT) 3 2 1 51.8% 64.2% 63.7% 188 13779 15633 69.1% 74.% 1783 21348 79.5% 26596 Revenue from PVC Pipes & Fittings % contribution to total revenue 1% 75% 5% 25% % 3.5 3. 2.5 2. 1.5 1. 2.6 2.6 2.9 3.2 1.8 2.1 2.3 Pipes & Fittings (MT in lakh) PVC Resin (MT in lakh) Exhibit 6: Revenue Mix (%) Exhibit 7: Segment EBIT Contribution (%) 1% 75% 5% 25% % 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 52% 64% 64% 69% 74% 79% 46% 33% 36% 3% 25% 2% PVC Resin PVC Pipes & Fittings Power 7% 35% % PVC Resin PVC Pipes & Fittings Power 61% 66% 55% 6% 67% 7% 3% 9% 2% 14% 36% 9% 32% 8% 27% 6% 26% 4% 3

Feb 3, 215 Government Spending on Irrigation and water supply Around 7% of the total revenue of FIL comes from agriculture space. According to NCAER, a substantial amount of Rs. 45, Cr has been allotted to the rural market towards agri inputs. The 12th five year plan envisages Rs.7.6 lakh crore on agriculture and sanitation segment which is 56% more than that of 11th five year plan. As per NCAER, only 43% of the total agricultural land is open to irrigation facility and with the government focus on irrigation and water supply, there will be an increase in demand for the PVC Pipes & Fittings. Finolex, being the largest player in manufacturing of PVC Pipes & Fittings, which forms an important part of agri inputs and holds 28% in the organized market sector is likely to benefit and could be well placed to tap the opportunity in Pipes and Fittings space. Fully Backward Integrated PVC pipes & fittings is now the major contributor to the revenue of the company and requires PVC Resins for the production which the company manufacture on its own. FIL is currently one of the largest producers of PVC Resin in India with a production capacity of 2,72, MT. PVC Resin further requires EDC, Ethylene, VCM for manufacturing of PVC Resins and are being imported with the help of their own jetty which reduces their freight cost. FIL has even set up a power plant with a capacity of 43 MW for captive consumption. Adding to the above, it also owns 2 water reservoirs and a jetty (for importing coal for power plant). Enhancement of the production capacity is also being done with minimum capex as the company already has ample land for the expansion. Shift in preference from GI pipes to PVC pipes As of now, only 43% of the total agricultural land is open to irrigation facility and has been dominated by GI pipes. PVC pipes are advantageous over GI pipes as they are cheaper, corrosion free, light weight (easy to transport) easy to install and have a greater life span as compared to GI pipes. As a result, there has been a strong shift in the consumer preference for the use of PVC pipes over GI pipes. We expect the trend to continue over the coming years providing ample opportunity for growth. Exhibit 8: Business Assumptions Y/E Mar (Rs. Mn) FY14 FY15E FY16E FY17E Comments India Business (Standalone) Revenue 2453 25792 28866 33465 We expect the revenue for pipes & fittings to grow at 14.4% CAGR over FY14-17E. Revenue Growth (%) 14.37 5.14 11.92 15.93 We expect growth mainly due to capacity expansion in the PVC Pipes & Fittings business which is likely to lead to robust volume growth. EBITDA 3966 4385 5196 6358 Substantial revenue growth due to volume growth in PVC Pipes business and cost control to result in higher EBITDA. EBITDA Margins (%) 16.17 17. 18. 19. Shift in business focus from Resin to Pipes & Fittings to expand EBITDA Margins. PAT (normalized) 2399 2424 2922 3686 Higher volume growth coupled with lower finance cost to generate higher PAT. EPS 19.3 19.5 23.6 29.7 Net CFO 2441 2681 362 3854 Net Debt 6559 626 593 58 Lower capex leading to healthy cash flows to help reduce debt. 4

Feb 3, 215 Revenue Pipes & Fitting segment gaining momentum Exhibit 9: Revenue & Growth 4 3 2 1 2% 16% 14% 12% 15% 1% 6% 5% 5% 2% % Revenue (Rs. Mn) Growth 2998 21448 2453 25792 28866 33465 Finolex industries has registered a steady growth of 7.4% CAGR over FY11-14 driven by pipes and fitting segment with a CAGR growth of 19.6%. We expect the momentum for pipe and fitting business to remain in positive traction and register a CAGR growth of 19.2% over FY14-17E, while the overall revenue is expected to grow at 1.8% CAGR over FY14-17E. Further increase in PVC/EDC spread to boost margins Exhibit 1: EBITDA & EBITDA Margins (%) 64 48 32 16 17% 18% 19% 17% 16% 1% 2168 3587 3966 4385 5196 6358 2% 14% 8% 2% EBITDA (Rs. Mn) EBITDA Margin It is expected that a huge capacity of Ethylene to be added to the US market and 2.8 million MTs of new Ethylene Di Chloride (EDC) capacity will come up globally which could bring down raw material costs and thus EBITDA and EBITDA margins might get a booster. Ethylene and EDC are used to manufacture PVC resin. Segmental growth to improve PAT consistently Exhibit 11: PAT and PAT Margins (%) 4 15% 1.8% 1.1% 11.% 3 9.8% 9.4% 1% 2 3.6% 5% 1 752 2322 2399 2424 2922 3686 PAT (Rs. Mn) PAT Margin % FIL has shown consistent improvement in PAT on the back of growth in pipe and fittings business. We expect FIL to deliver a PAT margin of above 9 % in the next three years. We expect limited capex during FY15E to FY17E period and the finance cost to remain constant. Consistent improvement in PAT and ROCE Exhibit 12: PAT Vs ROCE 4 3 2 1 8.4% 752 27.4% 31.7% 23.1% 24.3% 21.3% 2322 2399 2424 2922 3686 PAT (Rs. Mn) ROCE 4% 3% 2% 1% % PAT has shown continuous growth historically with strong revenue growth and high sales realization per MT basis of PVC pipes. We expect FIL s growth momentum to carry on the back of strong demand for PVC pipes in the rural India, increasing contribution from fitting and column pipes business. On the same line, FIL witnessed expansion of ROCE and we expect ROCE will improve further in the next three years. 5

Feb 3, 215 Cash balance to improve, Limited Capex, Cash EPS to improve Exhibit 13: Free Cash Flow, Operating Cash Flow and Cash EPS, Operating and Free Cash Flow (Rs.in Mn) 46 345 24.7 22.1 19.7 21.6 23 115 13.9 1719 143 2744 1683 2441 1766 2681 2431 362 2762 3854 344 31.1 4 3 Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Cash EPS Healthy Debt-Equity and Current Ratio/ Set to have better Interest Coverage and Operating Cash Flow Ratios Exhibit 14: Key Ratios (in x) 3 14 2 Increase in PAT combined with expected low capex will result in strong 1 operating cash flow, thus resulting in the growth of cash EPS. 2 1 5.9 8.4 11 5. 6.2 6.9 7 1.9 4 1.5 1..8.7.6.5 OCFR Current Ratio Interest Coverage Debt Equity Ratio 2.3 1.5 2.1 2.4.7.7.8 1. 1.2 1.4 2.9 Current ratio has been more than 2 times over the past 9 years, shows an overall good working capital management. We expect debt-equity ratio to become healthier, with better interest coverage ratio. Current liabilities are well covered by operating cash flow. Good proxy for dividend in terms of dividend yield Exhibit 15: Dividend per share (Rs) / Dividend Payout and Yield 12 9 6 3 3. 49.5 5.1 6. 5.5 5.7 7. Exhibit 16: Company Snapshot (Ratings) FIL s dividend payout ratio is consistent during the period FY9-FY14 with decent payout ratios. We believe that the company will maintain stable dividend payout in the next couple of years. Low High 1 2 3 4 5 Quality of Earnings 99 Domestic Sales 99 Exports 99 Net Debt/Equity 99 Working Capital req 99 Quality of Management 99 Depth of Management 99 Promoter 99 Corporate Governance 99 51. 3.7 8. 4.9 2.8 9.5 4.3 3.3 11.5 38.7 4. 7 53 35 18 Dividend per Share Dividend Yield % Dividend Payout % 6

Feb 3, 215 Valuation Absolute Valuation Finolex Industries Limited is trading below the average P/E of its peers which is justified as FIL is focused towards production of Resin and manufacturing of PVC pipes and fittings, whereas others are diversified into manufacturing of other plastics and chemicals with PVC pipes & fittings only forming a part of their total revenue. Peer Comparison Finolex operates in the manufacturing of Resin and PVC Pipes & Fittings, whereas its competitors are diversified into manufacturing of various plastics products, Chemical and PVC pipes & Fittings only forming a portion of its total revenue. Exhibit 17: Comparative valuation summary CMP M-cap EV/EBITDA (x) P/E (x) RoE (%) (Rs. mn) FY15E FY16E FY17E FY15E FY16E FY17E FY15E FY16E FY17E Supreme Ind 615 7814 12.8 1.9 8.8 24.5 19.6 16.4 27.3 28.4 28.4 Jain 68 3132 8.2 6.8 5.8 22. 11.4 7. 6.1 11.7 11.7 Astral 394 46641 23.3 18.1 13.8 38.9 27.9 19.2 3.6 29.6 29.6 FIL 29 36 9.6 8. 6.5 14.8 12.3 9.8 26.6 28.1 31.1 Source: Company, Bloomberg, Karvy Research Exhibit 18: Revenue CAGR over (FY8-14) (%) 4% Exhibit 19: EBITDA Margins (%) 25 19.1 2% 15 %.9% 8.7% 7.9% 6.9% 8.% FY1 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 Supreme Jain Astra Finolex 5 12.4 11.6 13.6 14.8 FY1 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 Supreme Jain Astra Finolex Exhibit 2: EPS (in Rs.) 25 Exhibit 21: RoCE (%) 4 15 5 1.7 6.1 6.1 11. 13.7 3 2 29.5 12.3 18.2 24.9 27.1-5 FY1 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 1 FY1 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 Supreme Jain Astra Finolex Supreme Jain Astra Finolex 7

Feb 3, 215 At current price of Rs. 29 per share, Finolex trades at a P/E of 14.8x, 12x and 9.7x of FY15E, FY16E and FY17E EPS respectively. We have used the sum of the parts (SOTP) method to value FIL. We have assigned a P/E multiple of 9x to its core PVC Pipes & Fittings business, we have valued FIL s stake in Finolex Cables at a 5% discount to market price and land valuation arriving at per share value of Rs. 67.4. With this, we arrive at a combined target price of Rs. 359 per share; with an upside of 24% from the CMP. Exhibit 22: Finolex Industries SOTP Valuation EV/EBIDTA (x) P/E (x) RoE (%) EPS (FY17E) 29.7 CMP of Finolex Cables 253.7 Chinchiwad 7 Average P/E 9 No of Shares of Finolex cables 152.9 Price Per Acre (Rs. in Mn 11 Per Share Value 268 Total Value of Finolex cables 38791 Total value (Million) 77 Finolex Industries Share 15% Ratnagiri 6 Current Value of Investment 582 Price Per Acre (Rs. in Mn) 1.1 Holding company discount 291.1 Total value (Rs. in Mn) 66 Per share value 23.4 Total Land Cost (Rs. in Mn) 836 Per Share Value 67.37 Exhibit 23: Price Earning Ratio (PE) 2 15 1 5 Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14 Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14 Jan-15 Historically, FIL was trading within the average P/E multiple of 9 and 14.2 on 1 year forward PE multiple of (FY15E EPS). We have assigned a P/E multiple of 12x based on FY17E EPS of Rs.29.7 per share on expectations of increased production capacity, multi product portfolio, increase in PVC/EDC spread as well as expand its foot print. Key Risks Subdued demand in agriculture and construction sector Sharp increase in raw material prices Poor monsoon Currency fluctuations 8

Feb 3, 215 Financials Exhibit 24: Income Statement YE Mar (Rs. Million) FY13 FY14 FY15E FY16E FY17E Revenue 21448 2453 25792 28866 33465 Growth (%) 2.1 14.4 5.1 11.9 15.9 Operating Expenses 17861 2564 2147 2367 2716 EBITDA 3587 3966 4385 5196 6358 Growth (%) 65.5 1.6 1.6 18.5 22.4 Depreciation & Amortization 544 623 67 72 76 Other Income 334 437 45 47 49 EBIT 3377 378 4165 4946 688 Interest Expenses 514 664 6 649 667 PBT 2862 3116 3565 4297 5421 Tax 54 717 1141 1375 1735 Adjusted PAT 2322 2399 2424 2922 3686 Growth (%) 29. 3.3 1. 2.5 26.2 Exhibit 25: Balance Sheet YE Mar (Rs. Million) FY13 FY14 FY15E FY16E FY17E Cash 9 29 262 273 347 Sundry Debtors 387 41 637 665 82 Inventory 4828 559 5373 5891 6693 Loans & Advances 18 1512 1676 221 251 Investments 3596 2215 2447 2869 332 Gross Block 1771 185 18824 19124 19424 Net Block 8795 952 877 8287 7827 CWIP 56 325 25 25 4 Miscellaneous 4 328 528 628 678 Total Assets 27 1911 19881 2883 22576 Current Liabilities & Provisions 4752 359 359 357 3872 Debt 716 6559 626 593 58 Other Liabilities 936 1,63 1,63 1,63 1,63 Total Liabilities 12795 11213 1779 1473 1736 Shareholders Equity 1241 1241 1241 1241 1241 Reserves & Surplus 5971 6656 7861 9169 16 Total Networth 7212 7897 912 141 1184 Minority Interest - - - - - Total Networth & Liabilities 27 1911 19881 2883 22577 9

Feb 3, 215 Exhibit 26: Cash Flow Statement YE Mar (Rs. Million) FY13 FY14 FY15E FY16E FY17E PBT 192 2419 3565 4297 5421 Depreciation 544 623 67 72 76 Interest 441 565 6 649 667 Tax Paid 39 523 717 1141 1375 Inc/dec in Net WC -45-998 -987-993 -113 Other Income -256-342 -45-47 -49 Other non cash items 549 698 Cash flow from operating activities 2744 2441 2681 362 3854 Inc/dec in capital expenditure -161-675 -25-3 -45 Inc/dec in investments 1624 1686-233 -421-433 Others 55 92 Cash flow from investing activities 619 113-483 -721-883 Inc/dec in borrowings -2151-145 -553-53 -83 Issuance of equity Dividend paid -433-789 -992-1178 -1426 Interest paid -578-667 -6-649 -667 Others -41-566 Cash flow from financing activities -3563-3426 -2145-233 -2896 Net change in cash -2 119 53 1 74 Exhibit 27: Key Ratios YE Mar (%) FY13 FY14 FY15E FY16E FY17E EBITDA Margin (%) 16.7 16.2 17. 18. 19. EBIT Margin (%) 14.2 13.6 14.4 15.5 16.7 Net Profit Margin (%) 1.8 9.8 9.4 1.1 11. Dividend Payout ratio (%) 29.4 36.2 4.9 4.3 38.7 Net Debt/Equity 1..8.7.6.5 RoE (%) 32.2 3.4 26.6 28.1 31.1 RoCE (%) 9.5 11.8 15.8 17.9 2.9 Exhibit 28: Valuation Parameters YE Mar FY13 FY14 FY15E FY16E FY17E EPS (Rs.) 18.7 19.3 19.5 23.6 29.7 DPS (Rs.) 5.5 7. 8. 9.5 11.5 BV (Rs.) 58.2 63.7 73.4 83.9 95.5 PE (x) *5.1 *9.9 14.8 12.3 9.8 P/BV (x) *1.7 *3. 4. 3.5 3. EV/EBITDA (x) *5.3 *7.6 9.6 8. 6.5 EV/Sales (x) *.9 *1.2 1.6 1.4 1.2 *The valuation multiples are based on historic numbers 1

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