Elbit Systems Reports Second Quarter of 2017 Results
HAIFA, Israel, Aug.15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), (the "Company") the international high technology company, reported today its consolidated results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.
In this release, the Company is providing US-GAAP results as well as additional non-GAAP financial data, which are intended to provide investors a more comprehensive understanding of the Company's business results and trends. Unless otherwise stated, all financial data presented is GAAP financial data.
Management Comment:
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, commented: "Our results represent ongoing improvements in revenue, profit and especially backlog, which grew strongly, particularly the longer-term component. Our increased focus on sales and marketing in recent quarters, as well as R&D, is enabling us to take advantage of the growth in the opportunities we see in many of our end markets. Furthermore, the diversified portfolio of technologies and products as well as a worldwide balanced market presence reflected by the breakdown of revenue streams and backlog, provides for the potential of continuing the long-term trend of growth and profitability."
Second quarter 2017 results:
Revenues in the second quarter of 2017 were $818.3 million, as compared to $804.5 million in the second quarter of 2016.
Non-GAAP ((*)) gross profit amounted to $248.3 million (30.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $244.0 million (30.3% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. GAAP gross profit in the second quarter of 2017 was $242.3 million (29.6% of revenues), as compared to $236.1 million (29.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.
Research and development expenses, net were $67.1 million (8.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $67.2 million (8.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.
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Marketing and selling expenses, net were $66.3 million (8.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $60.3 million (7.5% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. The increase in marketing and selling expenses in the second quarter of 2017 was mainly related to the mix of countries and types of marketing activities for projects in which we invest our marketing efforts.
General and administrative expenses, net were $33.6 million (4.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $38.7 million (4.8% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. The decrease in general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2017 resulted from revaluation of liabilities related to assets and activities acquired in prior years.
Non-GAAP((*)) operating income was $82.7 million (10.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $80.5 million (10.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. GAAP operating income in the second quarter of 2017 was $75.3 million (9.2% of revenues), as compared to $69.9 million (8.7% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.
Financial expenses, net were $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $5.5 million in the second quarter of 2016.
Taxes on income were $10.3 million (effective tax rate of 15.1%) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $14.3 million (effective tax rate of 22.2%) in the second quarter of 2016. The effective tax rate is affected by the mix of the tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which the Company's entities generate taxable income and the decrease of tax rates in Israel.
Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships was $4.8 million (0.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $4.4 million (0.5% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2016.
Non-GAAP((*)) net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the second quarter of 2017 was $68.8 million (8.4% of revenues), as compared to $62.9 million (7.8% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. GAAP net income in the second quarter of 2017 was $62.6 million (7.6% of revenues), as compared to $54.1 million (6.7% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.
Non-GAAP((*)) diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders were $1.61 for the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $1.47 for the second quarter of 2016. GAAP diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2017 were $1.46, as compared to $1.27 for the second quarter of 2016.
The Company's backlog of orders for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 totaled $7,329 million, as compared to $6,818 million as of June 30, 2016. Approximately 72% of the current backlog is attributable to orders from outside Israel. Approximately 57% of the current backlog is scheduled to be performed during 2017 and 2018.
Operating cash flow provided in the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $2.7 million, as compared to $14.2 million used in the six months ended June 30, 2016.
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Accounting policies update:
ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (ASC 606), will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is adopting ASC 606 effective January 1, 2018 and expects to do so using the modified retrospective method. However, a final decision regarding the adoption method has not been finalized at this time.
The Company has made progress toward completing the evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the new standard on its financial reporting and disclosures. The Company has evaluated the impact of the standard on its revenue streams and some of its significant representative contracts. The Company has significantly progressed in its assessment of the impact on its business processes, controls and systems. We are in the process of implementing changes to business processes, systems and internal controls required to implement and account for the new standard.
The adoption of the new standard may primarily impact the Company's contracts where revenue is currently recognized using the percentage-of-completion units-of-delivery method, with the possible resulting impact being revenue which may be recognized earlier in the performance period as it incurs costs, as opposed to when units are delivered. This change may also impact the Company's balance sheet presentation with a possible decrease in inventories, an increase in contract assets (i.e., unbilled receivables) and a net increase to retained earnings to primarily reflect the impact of converting units-of-delivery contracts to the cost-to-cost method for recognizing revenue and profits.
Our evaluation of the standard and its impact on the financial statements, contracts and required financial controls will continue through the adoption date, including any impacts related to new contracts awarded.
* Non-GAAP financial data:
The following non-GAAP financial data is presented to enable investors to have additional information on the Company's business performance as well as a further basis for periodical comparisons and trends relating to the Company's financial results. The Company believes such data provides useful information to investors by facilitating more meaningful comparisons of the Company's financial results over time. Such non-GAAP information is used by the Company's management to make strategic decisions, forecast future results and evaluate the Company's current performance. However, investors are cautioned that, unlike financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, non-GAAP measures may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other companies.
The non-GAAP financial data includes reconciliation adjustments regarding non-GAAP gross profit, operating income, net income and diluted EPS. In arriving at non-GAAP presentations, companies generally factor out items such as those that have a non-recurring impact on the income statements, various non-cash items, significant effects of retroactive tax legislation and changes in accounting guidance and other items, which in management's judgment, are items that are considered to be outside of the review of core operating results.
In the Company's non-GAAP presentation, the Company made certain adjustments, as indicated in the table below.
These non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. The Company believes that non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and that these measures should only be used to evaluate the Company's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. Investors should consider non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as replacements for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP (Unaudited) Supplemental Financial Data: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (US Dollars in millions) Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- GAAP gross profit $463.5 $448.4 $242.3 $236.1 $959.6 Adjustments: ------------ Amortization of purchased intangible assets 11.7 15.8 6.0 7.9 31.2 Non-GAAP gross profit $475.2 $464.2 $248.3 $244.0 $990.8 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Percent of revenues 30.3% 30.4% 30.4% 30.3% 30.4% GAAP operating income $133.5 $133.2 $75.3 $69.9 $299.0 Adjustments: ------------ Amortization of purchased intangible assets 14.7 21.2 7.4 10.6 41.2 Gain from changes in holdings - (7.0) - - (17.6) Non-GAAP operating income $148.2 $147.4 $82.7 $80.5 $322.6 ====== ====== ===== ===== ====== Percent of revenues 9.5% 9.7% 10.1% 10.0% 9.9% GAAP net income attributable to Elbit $108.2 $106.4 $62.6 $54.1 $236.9 Systems' shareholders Adjustments: ------------ Amortization of purchased intangible assets 14.7 21.2 7.4 10.6 41.2 Capital gain - (3.9) - - (3.9) Impairment of investments - - - - 2.5 Gain from changes in holdings - (7.0) - - (16.4) Related tax benefits (2.5) (2.7) (1.2) (1.8) (6.1) ---- ---- ---- Non-GAAP net income attributable to $120.4 $114.0 $68.8 $62.9 $254.2 Elbit Systems' shareholders Percent of revenues 7.7% 7.5% 8.4% 7.8% 7.8% GAAP diluted net EPS $2.53 $2.49 $1.46 $1.27 $5.54 Adjustments, net 0.29 0.18 0.15 0.20 0.41 Non-GAAP diluted net EPS $2.82 $2.67 $1.61 $1.47 $5.95 ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
Recent Events:
On May 17, 2017, the Company announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America LLC., was awarded an approximately $166 million contract from a prime contractor to provide operator interface and computer processing capabilities for a U.S. Army platform. The contract will be performed primarily in Fort Worth, Texas, over a five-year period.
On May 24, 2017, the Company announced that it was awarded a $25 million contract for the supply of J-Music(TM) DIRCM (Direct Infrared Countermeasures) self-protection systems to an international organization. The contract will be performed over a three-year period.
On May 28, 2017, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract, in an amount of approximately $390 million, to supply an array of ground electronic intelligence capabilities to a European country. The contract, which includes various intelligence capabilities, as well as communications and command and control solutions, will be performed over a three-year period.
On June 21, 2017, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract of more than $20 million by an African-based customer to equip a VIP Gulfstream G650 aircraft with J-Music(TM) DIRCM systems that include Elbit Systems' advanced infrared-based Passive Airborne Warning System. The contract will be performed over a one-year period.
On July 5, 2017, the Company announced that one of its subsidiaries in Europe was awarded a contract from a European country, for the supply of thousands of advanced Electro-Optic systems for individual infantry soldiers, in a total amount of an approximately $35 million. The contract will be performed over a two-year period.
Dividend:
The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.44 per share for the second quarter of 2017. The dividend's record date is September 1, 2017. The dividend will be paid from income generated as Preferred Income (as defined under Israel tax laws), on September 18, 2017, net of taxes and levies, at the rate of 20%.
Conference Call:
The Company will be hosting a conference call today, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. On the call, management will review and discuss the results and will be available to answer questions.
To participate, please call one of the teleconferencing numbers that follow. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.
US Dial-in Numbers: 1 888 407 2553
Canada Dial-in Numbers: 1 866 485 2399
UK Dial-in Number: 0 800 917 5108
ISRAEL Dial-in Number: 03 918 0610
INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: +972 3 918 0610
at: 9:00 am Eastern Time; 6:00 am Pacific Time; 2:00 pm UK Time; 4:00 pm Israel Time
This call will also be broadcast live on Elbit Systems' web-site at http://www.elbitsystems.com. An online replay will be available from 24 hours after the call ends.
Alternatively, for two days following the call, investors will be able to dial a replay number to listen to the call. The dial-in numbers are:
1 888 782 4291 (US and Canada) or +972 3 925 5904 (Israel and International).
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of airborne, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems.com or follow us on Twitter.
Attachments:
Consolidated balance sheets
Consolidated statements of income
Consolidated statements of cash flow
Consolidated revenue distribution by areas of operation and by geographical regions
Company Contact: IR Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO Ehud Helft Tel: +972-4-8316663 Kenny Green j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com GK Investor Relations Dalia Rosen, VP, Head of Corporate Communications Tel: 1-646-201-9246 Tel: +972-4-8316784 elbitsystems@gkir.com dalia.rosen@elbitsystems.com Elbit Systems Ltd. ------------------
This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1943, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this Press Release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.
(FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW)
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS --------------------------- (In thousands of US Dollars) June 30 December 31, 2017 2016 ---- ---- Unaudited Audited --------- ------- Assets ------ Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $149,483 $222,810 Short-term bank deposits and marketable securities 21,903 22,252 Trade and unbilled receivables, net 1,349,799 1,232,591 Other receivables and prepaid expenses 156,955 102,979 Inventories, net of customers advances 893,458 840,266 Total current assets 2,571,598 2,420,898 --------- --------- Investments in affiliated companies and partnerships 171,434 180,962 Long-term trade and unbilled receivables 174,998 189,688 Long-term bank deposits and other receivables 25,832 15,917 Deferred income taxes, net 80,894 79,639 Severance pay fund 293,838 264,253 746,996 730,459 ------- ------- Property, plant and equipment, net 488,212 474,109 ------- ------- Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 763,964 726,398 ------- ------- Total assets $4,570,770 $4,351,864 ========== ========== Liabilities and Equity ---------------------- Short-term bank credit and loans $111,543 $5,027 Current maturities of long- term loans and Series A Notes 93,811 228,956 Trade payables 490,127 514,106 Other payables and accrued expenses 871,287 828,716 Customer advances in excess of costs incurred on contracts in progress 422,044 347,393 1,988,812 1,924,198 --------- --------- Long-term loans, net of current maturities 119,997 475 Series A Notes, net of current maturities 125,818 171,066 Employee benefit liabilities 407,023 376,115 Deferred income taxes and tax liabilities, net 66,762 60,098 Customer advances in excess of costs incurred on contracts in progress 153,533 174,529 Other long- term liabilities 58,551 78,142 931,684 860,425 ------- ------- Elbit Systems Ltd.'s equity 1,641,746 1,559,840 Non- controlling interests 8,528 7,401 Total equity 1,650,274 1,567,241 --------- --------- Total liabilities and equity $4,570,770 $4,351,864 ========== ==========
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME --------------------------------- (In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share amount) Six Months Ended Three Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Unaudited Unaudited Audited Revenues $1,567,487 $1,525,721 $818,299 $804,510 $3,260,219 Cost of revenues 1,104,009 1,077,344 575,971 568,375 2,300,636 --------- --------- ------- ------- --------- Gross profit 463,478 448,377 242,328 236,135 959,583 Operating expenses: ------------------- Research and development, net 125,506 123,236 67,069 67,189 255,792 Marketing and selling, net 132,068 121,326 66,291 60,330 271,037 General and administrative, net 72,369 77,616 33,645 38,672 151,353 Other operating income, net - (7,032) - - (17,575) --- --- Total operating expenses 329,943 315,146 167,005 166,191 660,607 Operating income 133,535 133,231 75,323 69,944 298,976 ------- ------- ------ ------ ------- Financial expenses, net (15,478) (7,194) (6,833) (5,475) (23,742) Other income, net 37 3,910 5 13 3,967 Income before income taxes 118,094 129,947 68,495 64,482 279,201 ------- ------- ------ ------ ------- Taxes on income (15,572) (26,956) (10,321) (14,286) (45,617) 102,522 102,991 58,174 50,196 233,584 ------- ------- ------ ------ ------- Equity in net earnings of affiliated 6,418 4,429 4,822 4,409 5,224 companies and partnerships Net income $108,940 $107,420 $62,996 $54,605 $238,808 -------- -------- ------- ------- Less: net income attributable to non- (716) (1,002) (412) (514) (1,899) controlling interests Net income attributable to Elbit $108,224 $106,418 $62,584 $54,091 $236,909 Systems Ltd.'s shareholders Earnings per share attributable to Elbit Systems Ltd.'s shareholders: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic net earnings per share $2.53 $2.49 $1.46 $1.27 $5.54 ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Diluted net earnings per share $2.53 $2.49 $1.46 $1.27 $5.54 ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Weighted average number of shares (in thousands) ----------------------------------------------- Shares used in computation of basic 42,749 42,739 42,749 42,743 42,742 earnings per share Shares used in computation of diluted 42,753 42,750 42,755 42,752 42,752 earnings per share
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW ------------------------------------ (In thousands of US dollars) Six Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2016 ---- ---- ---- Unaudited Audited CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $108,940 $107,420 $238,808 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 56,360 59,038 122,888 Write-off impairment on marketable securities - - 86 Stock-based compensation 13 43 70 Amortization of Series A Notes premium and related issuance costs, net (46) (46) (92) Deferred income taxes and reserve, net 1,960 7,693 2,683 Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (1,970) (3,810) (3,347) Loss (gain) on sale and revaluation of investments 204 (6,617) (16,734) Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships, net of (4,303) (4,429) (1,728) dividend received (*) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired: Increase in short and long-term trade receivables and prepaid expenses (157,407) (178,535) (297,439) Increase in inventories, net (50,203) (32,789) (8,040) Increase (decrease) in trade payables, other payables and accrued expenses (17,381) 95,696 253,413 Severance, pension and termination indemnities, net 12,850 3,372 315 Increase (decrease) in advances received from customers 53,654 (61,208) (82,881) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,671 (14,172) 208,002 ----- ------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property, plant and equipment and other assets (55,416) (68,131) (124,221) Acquisition of subsidiaries and business operations (25,440) - - Investments in affiliated companies and other companies (678) (17,483) (19,277) Deconsolidation of subsidiary - (1,538) (1,538) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 3,597 8,908 15,745 Proceeds from sale of investments 12,067 - - Investment in long-term deposits (499) (109) (417) Proceeds from sale of long-term deposits 172 268 894 Investment in short-term deposits and marketable securities (26,858) (23,417) (25,622) Proceeds from sale of short-term deposits and marketable securities 27,159 26,106 36,619 ------ ------ Net cash used in investing activities (65,896) (75,396) (117,817) ------- ------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from exercise of options 63 470 505 Repayment of long-term loans (140,782) (24,790) (48,250) Proceeds from long-term loans 118,550 - - Repayment of Series A Notes (55,532) (55,532) (55,532) Dividends paid (37,649) (34,224) (68,447) Change in short-term bank credit and loans, net 105,248 60,003 5,027 ------- ------ Net cash used in financing activities (10,102) (54,073) (166,697) ------- ------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (73,327) (143,641) (76,512) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 222,810 299,322 299,322 ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $149,483 $155,681 $222,810 ======== ======== ======== * Dividend received from affiliated companies and partnerships $2,115 $ - $3,496 ====== === === ======
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES ------------------------ Consolidated Revenues by Areas of Operation: -------------------------------------------- Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 $ millions % $ millions % $ millions % $ millions % ---------- --- ---------- --- ---------- --- ---------- --- Airborne systems 592.9 37.8 594.7 39.0 302.6 37.0 310.8 38.6 C4ISR systems 552.6 35.3 528.4 34.6 273.5 33.4 307.0 38.2 Land systems 203.5 13.0 226.2 14.8 124.6 15.2 87.8 10.9 Electro-optic systems 169.6 10.8 123.3 8.1 93.2 11.4 69.9 8.7 Other (mainly non-defense 48.9 3.1 53.1 3.5 24.4 3.0 29.0 3.6 engineering and production services) Total 1,567.5 100.0 1,525.7 100.0 818.3 100.0 804.5 100.0 ======= ===== ======= ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
Consolidated Revenues by Geographical Regions: ---------------------------------------------- Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30, ------------------------- --------------------------- 2017 2016 2017 2016 $ millions % $ millions % $ millions % $ millions % ---------- --- ---------- --- ---------- --- ---------- --- Israel 335.0 21.4 323.4 21.2 167.6 20.5 180.3 22.4 North America 401.8 25.6 396.3 26.0 208.8 25.5 218.1 27.1 Europe 364.9 23.3 260.9 17.1 203.1 24.8 146.6 18.2 Asia- Pacific 328.9 21.0 418.8 27.4 162.7 19.9 206.1 25.6 Latin America 93.0 5.9 96.7 6.3 58.6 7.2 33.6 4.2 Other countries 43.9 2.8 29.6 2.0 17.5 2.1 19.8 2.5 ---- ---- --- ---- --- ---- --- Total 1,567.5 100.0 1,525.7 100.0 818.3 100.0 804.5 100.0 ======= ===== ======= ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
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