Gap Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results
- Gap Inc. delivered a solid performance in the third quarter, with market share gains and improvements in gross and operating margins. The company ended the quarter with an increase in cash and cash equivalents of 99% from the prior year, demonstrating financial strength and discipline.
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"Gap Inc. delivered a solid performance in the third quarter. We were pleased to see market share gains as well as improvements in both gross margins and operating margins, demonstrating our ability to drive operating and financial discipline. This rigor has put the company on stronger financial footing and is enabling us to focus on reinvigorating our portfolio of brands, strengthening our operating platform, and reviving our culture for success," said Gap Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Dickson.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 – Financial Results
- Net sales of
, down$3.8 billion 7% compared to last year, inclusive of an estimated 2 percentage points of negative impact from the sale of Gap China.- Comparable sales were down
2% . - Store sales decreased
6% compared to last year. The company ended the quarter with 3,533 store locations in over 40 countries, of which 2,598 were company operated. - Online sales decreased
8% compared to last year and represented38% of total net sales.
- Comparable sales were down
- Gross margin of
41.3% increased 390 basis points versus last year's reported gross margin and increased 260 basis points versus last year's adjusted gross margin which excluded in impairment charges related to the decision to discontinue the Yeezy Gap business.$53 million - Merchandise margin increased 460 basis points versus last year on a reported basis. Compared to last year's adjusted rate, merchandise margin increased 340 basis points primarily due to lower commodity costs and improved promotional activity in the quarter.
- Rent, occupancy, and depreciation (ROD) deleveraged 70 basis points on a reported basis. Compared to last year's adjusted rate, ROD deleveraged 80 basis points due to lower net sales in the quarter.
- Reported operating income was
; reported operating margin of$250 million 6.6% . - Adjusted operating income, excluding
in restructuring costs, was$5 million ; adjusted operating margin of$255 million 6.8% . - The effective tax rate was
13% and included a benefit from the impact of foreign operations. - Reported net income of
; reported diluted earnings per share of$218 million .$0.58 - Adjusted net income of
, excluding restructuring costs; adjusted diluted earnings per share of$221 million .$0.59
Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 – Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights
- Ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of
, an increase of$1.4 billion 99% from the prior year. - Year-to-date net cash from operating activities was
. Free cash flow, defined as net cash from operating activities less purchases of property and equipment, was$832 million .$544 million - Ending inventory of
was down$2.38 billion 22% compared to last year. - Year-to-date capital expenditures were
.$288 million - Paid a third quarter dividend of
per share, totaling$0.15 . The company's Board of Directors approved a fourth quarter fiscal 2023 dividend of$55 million per share.$0.15
Additional information regarding adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, and free cash flow, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures, is provided at the end of this press release along with a reconciliation of these measures from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the applicable period.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 – Global Brand Results
Old Navy:
- Net sales of
, down$2.13 billion 1% compared to last year. The brand saw strength in women's and kids and baby during the quarter, as well as an acceleration in the active category compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2023. - Comparable sales were up
1% .
Gap:
- Net sales of
, down$887 million 15% compared to last year. Excluding the estimated negative impact from the sale of Gap China and the shutdown of Yeezy Gap, net sales were down about6% versus last year. The brand saw strength in women's and baby during the quarter. - Comparable sales were down
1% .
Banana Republic:
- Net sales of
, down$460 million 11% compared to last year. Banana Republic continues to work toward re-positioning itself as a premium lifestyle brand and acquiring new, high-value customers. - Comparable sales were down
8% .
Athleta:
- Net sales of
, down$279 million 18% compared to last year. Sales in the quarter continued to be challenged as the brand laps last year's elevated discount levels and the team works to re-engage its core customer through better product and brand right marketing. - Comparable sales were down
19% .
Fiscal 2023 Outlook
"Our third quarter results reflect ongoing progress, with gross margin expansion and operating margin improvement, resulting in strong free cash flow generation," said Katrina O'Connell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Gap Inc. "As we look to the remainder of the year, we are reaffirming our full year revenue outlook, which balances the progress we are seeing with a prudent view of the economic and consumer environment in which we are operating."
The fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 will include an additional week estimated to positively impact net sales by
The company continues to anticipate that fiscal 2023 net sales, inclusive of the 53rd week, could be down in the mid-single digit range compared to last year's net sales of
The company continues to expect gross margin expansion for fiscal 2023. At the estimated level of sales described above, the company is planning adjusted operating expenses of approximately
The company now expects fiscal 2023 capital expenditures of about
The company now expects to open a net total of 15 to 20 Old Navy and Athleta stores in fiscal 2023. The company continues to expect to close a net total of about 50 Gap and Banana Republic stores this year, completing its plan to close 350 Gap and Banana Republic stores in
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Emily Gacka, Director of Investor Relations at Gap Inc., will host a conference call to review the company's third quarter fiscal 2023 results beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today. Ms. Gacka will be joined by Chief Executive Officer Richard Dickson and Chief Financial Officer Katrina O'Connell.
A live webcast of the conference call will be available online at investors.gapinc.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same location.
Non-GAAP Disclosure
This press release and related conference call include financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and are therefore referred to as non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP measures described below are intended to provide investors with additional useful information about the company's financial performance, to enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and to allow for greater transparency with respect to important metrics used by management for financial and operating decision-making. The company presents these non-GAAP financial measures to assist investors in seeing its financial performance from management's view and because it believes they provide an additional tool for investors to use in computing the company's core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in its industry. Additional information regarding the intended use of each non-GAAP measure included in this press release and related conference call is provided in the tables to this press release.
The non-GAAP measures included in this press release and related conference call are adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating expenses/adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, and free cash flow, as well as expected adjusted operating expenses/adjusted SG&A. These non-GAAP measures exclude the impact of certain items that are set forth in the tables to this press release. A reconciliation of expected adjusted operating expenses/adjusted SG&A is not provided, in reliance on the exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, because a comparable GAAP measure is not reasonably accessible or reliable due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying measures that would be necessary for such reconciliation. Namely, we are not able to reliably predict the impact of many of the costs and expenses that may be incurred in the future that could impact operating expenses/SG&A. In addition, we believe such a reconciliation would imply a degree of precision and certainty that could be confusing to investors. The variability of those costs and expenses may be material and have a significant and unpredictable impact on our future GAAP results.
The non-GAAP measures used by the company should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies due to possible differences in method and in items or events being adjusted. The company urges investors to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures included in the tables to this press release below, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the company have limitations in their usefulness to investors because they have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and related conference call contain forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "project," and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the following: maintaining and delivering operational and financial rigor; reinvigorating our brands; the strength and continued evolution of our platform; reviving our culture; expected annualized cost savings; increasing the consistency of our performance; breaking through this season with campaigns and touchpoints that matter; strengthening our portfolio of brands with crisp identities and purpose; creating trend-right product assortments, with a clear point of view, to deliver on needs and wants; consistently delivering merchandising presentations and product storytelling that excites our customers; creating a better, more engaging omnichannel experience with a clear and compelling pricing strategy; communicating through innovative marketing to regain a powerful, ongoing voice in the cultural conversation; consistently executing with excellence at every touchpoint and interaction; Old Navy competing during the holiday season; Banana Republic's evolution and thriving in the quiet luxury space; Athleta's growth potential and long-term success; Athleta's winning platform; headwinds in the fourth quarter at Athleta from heavy discounting in fiscal 2022; resetting Athleta; building on and leveraging operational capabilities to increase efficiency and support our brands; reinvigorating our portfolio while reviving a creative culture that attracts, retains and develops the best talent in the industry; discipline around margin recovery, expense actions, inventory management and maintaining a strong balance sheet; signs of progress and building momentum at Gap brand; higher earned interest on cash deposits in the fourth quarter; maintaining inventory discipline and utilizing our responsive levers to chase trends; expected fiscal 2023 ending inventories; the anticipated recovery timeline for Athleta and Banana Republic; expected Athleta net sales in the fourth quarter; the expected impact of an additional week in fiscal 2023 on fiscal 2023 net sales; November month-to-date sales trends; expected fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 net sales; expected fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 gross margin; expected merchandise margin in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023; expected commodity and inflationary costs in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023; expected air utilization in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023; expected promotional activity in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023; expected inventory levels and quality of assortments in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023; expected ROD in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023; expected adjusted operating expenses/SG&A in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023; expected capital expenditures in fiscal 2023; expected store openings in fiscal 2023; generating sustainable, profitable growth, and delivering value for our shareholders over the long-term; expected Old Navy and Athleta store openings in fiscal 2023; and expected Gap brand and Banana Republic store closures in fiscal 2023.
Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following risks, any of which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and reputation; the overall global economic and geopolitical environment and the impact on consumer spending patterns; the risk that we fail to maintain, enhance, and protect our brand image and reputation; the highly competitive nature of our business in
Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2023, as well as our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
These forward-looking statements are based on information as of November 16, 2023. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a collection of purpose-led lifestyle brands, is the largest American specialty apparel company offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. The company uses omni-channel capabilities to bridge the digital world and physical stores to further enhance its shopping experience. Gap Inc. is guided by its purpose, Inclusive, by Design, and takes pride in creating products and experiences its customers love while doing right by its employees, communities, and planet. Gap Inc. products are available for purchase worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2022 net sales were
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
UNAUDITED | ||||
($ in millions) | October 28, 2023 | October 29, 2022 | ||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,351 | $ 679 | ||
Merchandise inventory | 2,377 | 3,043 | ||
Other current assets | 646 | 1,316 | ||
Total current assets | 4,374 | 5,038 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 2,552 | 2,788 | ||
Operating lease assets | 3,200 | 3,341 | ||
Other long-term assets | 926 | 833 | ||
Total assets | $ 11,052 | $ 12,000 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 1,433 | $ 1,388 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,078 | 1,245 | ||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 604 | 691 | ||
Income taxes payable | 24 | 57 | ||
Total current liabilities | 3,139 | 3,381 | ||
Long-term liabilities: | ||||
Revolving credit facility | - | 350 | ||
Long-term debt | 1,488 | 1,486 | ||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 3,456 | 3,673 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 509 | 539 | ||
Total long-term liabilities | 5,453 | 6,048 | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 2,460 | 2,571 | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 11,052 | $ 12,000 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||
UNAUDITED | ||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended | 39 Weeks Ended | |||||||||
($ and shares in millions except per share amounts) | October 28, 2023 | October 29, 2022 | October 28, 2023 | October 29, 2022 | ||||||
Net sales | $ 3,767 | $ 4,039 | $ 10,591 | $ 11,373 | ||||||
Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses | 2,211 | 2,530 | 6,488 | 7,438 | ||||||
Gross profit | 1,556 | 1,509 | 4,103 | 3,935 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 1,306 | 1,323 | 3,757 | 3,974 | ||||||
Operating income (loss) | 250 | 186 | 346 | (39) | ||||||
Interest, net | - | 18 | 8 | 57 | ||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 250 | 168 | 338 | (96) | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 32 | (114) | 21 | (167) | ||||||
Net income | $ 218 | $ 282 | $ 317 | $ 71 | ||||||
Weighted-average number of shares - basic | 371 | 365 | 369 | 367 | ||||||
Weighted-average number of shares - diluted | 375 | 366 | 373 | 370 | ||||||
Net earnings per share - basic | $ 0.59 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.19 | ||||||
Net earnings per share - diluted | $ 0.58 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.19 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
UNAUDITED | ||||
39 Weeks Ended | ||||
($ in millions) | October 28, | October 29, | ||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
Net income | $ 317 | $ 71 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 394 | 402 | ||
Loss on divestiture activity | - | 35 | ||
Gain on sale of building | (47) | (83) | ||
Change in merchandise inventory | (5) | (78) | ||
Change in accounts payable | 133 | (503) | ||
Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (11) | (123) | ||
Change in income taxes payable, net of receivables and other tax-related items | 50 | 216 | ||
Other, net | 1 | (49) | ||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | 832 | (112) | ||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (288) | (577) | ||
Net proceeds from sale of buildings | 76 | 458 | ||
Proceeds from divestiture activity | 9 | - | ||
Net cash used for investing activities | (203) | (119) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
Proceeds from revolving credit facility | - | 350 | ||
Repayments of revolving credit facility | (350) | - | ||
Payments for debt issuance costs | - | (6) | ||
Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans | 18 | 23 | ||
Withholding tax payments related to vesting of stock units | (16) | (17) | ||
Repurchases of common stock | - | (123) | ||
Cash dividends paid | (166) | (166) | ||
Other | (2) | (1) | ||
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities | (516) | 60 | ||
Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (7) | (25) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 106 | (196) | ||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1,273 | 902 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ 1,379 | $ 706 |
(a) For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2023 and October 29, 2022, total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash includes |
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES |
UNAUDITED |
FREE CASH FLOW |
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe free cash flow is an important metric because it represents a measure of how much cash a company has available for discretionary and non-discretionary items after the deduction of capital expenditures. We require regular capital expenditures including technology improvements as well as building and maintaining our stores and distribution centers. We use this metric internally, as we believe our sustained ability to generate free cash flow is an important driver of value creation. However, this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to supersede or replace our GAAP results. |
39 Weeks Ended | ||||
($ in millions) | October 28, 2023 | October 29, 2022 | ||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | $ 832 | $ (112) | ||
Less: Purchases of property and equipment | (288) | (577) | ||
Free cash flow | $ 544 | $ (689) |
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||
UNAUDITED | ||
ADJUSTED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS METRICS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2023 | ||
The following adjusted statement of operations metrics are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are provided to enhance visibility into the Company's underlying results for the period excluding the impact of restructuring costs. Management believes the adjusted metrics are useful for the assessment of ongoing operations as we believe the adjusted items are not indicative of our ongoing operations, and provide additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of results, on an annualized basis, against past and future years. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to supersede or replace the GAAP measures. | ||
($ in millions) | Operating | Operating | Operating | Operating | Income Tax | Net | Earnings per | |||||||
GAAP metrics, as reported | $ 1,306 | 34.7 % | $ 250 | 6.6 % | $ 32 | $ 218 | $ 0.58 | |||||||
Adjustments for: | ||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs (a) | (5) | (0.1) % | 5 | 0.1 % | 2 | 3 | 0.01 | |||||||
Non-GAAP metrics | $ 1,301 | 34.5 % | $ 255 | 6.8 % | $ 34 | $ 221 | $ 0.59 |
(a) Primarily represents consulting and other associated costs related to our previously announced actions to further simplify and optimize our operating model and structure. | |||||||||
(b) Metrics were computed individually for each line item; therefore, the sum of the individual lines may not equal the total. |
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ADJUSTED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS METRICS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2022 |
The following adjusted statement of operations metrics are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are provided to enhance visibility into the Company's underlying results for the period excluding the impact of impairment related to the Yeezy Gap business and a gain on sale of building. Management believes the adjusted metrics are useful for the assessment of ongoing operations as we believe the adjusted items are not indicative of our ongoing operations, and provide additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of results against past and future years. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to supersede or replace the GAAP measures. |
($ in millions) | Gross | Gross | Operating | Operating | Operating | Operating | Income Tax | Net | Earnings per | |||||||||
GAAP metrics, as reported | $ 1,509 | 37.4 % | $ 1,323 | 32.8 % | $ 186 | 4.6 % | $ (114) | $ 282 | $ 0.77 | |||||||||
Adjustments for: | ||||||||||||||||||
Yeezy Gap impairment charges (a) | 53 | 1.3 % | - | - % | 53 | 1.3 % | 9 | 44 | 0.12 | |||||||||
Gain on sale of building (b) | - | - % | 83 | 2.1 % | (83) | (2.1) % | (17) | (66) | (0.18) | |||||||||
Non-GAAP metrics | $ 1,562 | 38.7 % | $ 1,406 | 34.8 % | $ 156 | 3.9 % | $ (122) | $ 260 | $ 0.71 |
(a) Represents the impairment charges as a result of the decision to discontinue the Yeezy Gap business, primarily related to inventory. | |||||||||
(b) Represents the impact of a gain on sale of our distribution center located in the | |||||||||
(c) Metrics were computed individually for each line item; therefore, the sum of the individual lines may not equal the total. |
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NET SALES RESULTS | ||||||||||||
UNAUDITED | ||||||||||||
The following table details the Company's third quarter fiscal year 2023 and 2022 net sales (unaudited): | ||||||||||||
($ in millions) | Old Navy Global | Gap Global | Banana | Athleta Global | Other (2) | Total | ||||||
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U.S. (1) | $ 1,917 | $ 664 | $ 398 | $ 267 | $ 15 | $ 3,261 | ||||||
193 | 96 | 42 | 10 | - | 341 | |||||||
- | 29 | 1 | - | - | 30 | |||||||
1 | 71 | 12 | - | - | 84 | |||||||
Other regions | 15 | 27 | 7 | 2 | - | 51 | ||||||
Total | $ 2,126 | $ 887 | $ 460 | $ 279 | $ 15 | $ 3,767 | ||||||
($ in millions) | Old Navy Global | Gap Global | Banana | Athleta Global | Other (2) | Total | ||||||
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U.S. (1) | $ 1,936 | $ 690 | $ 448 | $ 326 | $ 4 | $ 3,404 | ||||||
184 | 95 | 47 | 7 | - | 333 | |||||||
1 | 58 | 1 | 1 | - | 61 | |||||||
- | 143 | 14 | - | - | 157 | |||||||
Other regions | 16 | 55 | 7 | 6 | - | 84 | ||||||
Total | $ 2,137 | $ 1,041 | $ 517 | $ 340 | $ 4 | $ 4,039 |
(1) | |||||
(2) Primarily consists of net sales from revenue-generating strategic initiatives. |
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REAL ESTATE | |||||||||
Store count, openings, closings, and square footage for our stores are as follows: | |||||||||
January 28, 2023 | 39 Weeks Ended October 28, 2023 | October 28, 2023 | |||||||
Number of | Number of Stores | Number of Stores | Number of | Square Footage | |||||
Old Navy North America | 1,238 | 24 | 11 | 1,251 | 19.9 | ||||
Gap North America | 493 | 1 | 14 | 480 | 5.1 | ||||
Gap | 232 | 1 | 7 | 137 | 1.2 | ||||
Banana Republic North America | 419 | 2 | 13 | 408 | 3.4 | ||||
Banana Republic Asia | 46 | 4 | 2 | 48 | 0.2 | ||||
Athleta North America | 257 | 24 | 7 | 274 | 1.1 | ||||
Company-operated stores total | 2,685 | 56 | 54 | 2,598 | 30.9 | ||||
Franchise (1) | 667 | 219 | 85 | 935 | N/A | ||||
Total | 3,352 | 275 | 139 | 3,533 | 30.9 |
(1) The 89 Gap China stores that were transitioned to Baozun during the period are not included as store closures or openings for Company-operated and Franchise store activity. The ending balance for Gap Asia excludes Gap China stores and the ending balance for Franchise includes Gap China locations transitioned during the period. |
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