-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, HyfYPSBfVFMgwGW+JBDn/H/qsmzjDYUGn6WCoLME/X01Zxvqt0XWBcYkcHt6+9ch LIirZ/EwZf3e2F+651jFxA== 0000950134-03-002387.txt : 20030213 0000950134-03-002387.hdr.sgml : 20030213 20030213144144 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950134-03-002387 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030213 GROUP MEMBERS: MARK A WAN GROUP MEMBERS: THOMAS J FOGARTY MD GROUP MEMBERS: THREE ARCH ASSOCIATES LP GROUP MEMBERS: THREE ARCH PARTNERS LP GROUP MEMBERS: WILFRED E JAEGER FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: THREE ARCH MANAGEMENT LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001165321 IRS NUMBER: 943197794 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3200 ALPINE ROAD CITY: PORTOLA VALLEY STATE: CA ZIP: 94028 BUSINESS PHONE: 6505298008 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001129623 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-NURSING & PERSONAL CARE FACILITIES [8050] IRS NUMBER: 431723043 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-62185 FILM NUMBER: 03558734 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 717 N HARWOOD STREET 2: SUITE 1500 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75201 BUSINESS PHONE: 2149229711 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 717 N HARWOOD STREET 2: SUITE 1500 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75201 SC 13G/A 1 d03151a1sc13gza.txt AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 13G SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1 (b), (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2 (b) (Amendment No. 1 )* --- ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 67611V101 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2002 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: [ ] Rule 13d-1(b) [ ] Rule 13d-1(c) [X] Rule 13d-1(d) *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). (Continued on following pages) Page 1 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 2 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON SS OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) THREE ARCH PARTNERS, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 6 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 0 OWNED BY EACH ---------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------- ------------------ CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 3 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON SS OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) THREE ARCH ASSOCIATES, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 6 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 0 OWNED BY EACH ---------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------- ------------------ CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 4 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON SS OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) THREE ARCH MANAGEMENT, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 6 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 0 OWNED BY EACH ---------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------- ------------------ CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 5 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) THOMAS J. FOGARTY, M.D. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION U.S. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 74,316 ---------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 6 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 0 OWNED BY EACH ---------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH 74,316 ---------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 74,316 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.5% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------- ------------------ CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 6 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) WILFRED E. JAEGER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Canadian - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 6 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 0 OWNED BY EACH ---------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------- ------------------ CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 7 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) MARK A. WAN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION U.S. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 10,420 NUMBER OF ---------------------------------------------------------- SHARES 6 SHARED VOTING POWER BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH 0 REPORTING ---------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 10,420 ---------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 10,420 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------- ------------------ CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 8 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ ITEM 1(a). NAME OF ISSUER: Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. ITEM 1(b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 717 North Harwood, Suite 1500 Dallas, TX 75201 ITEM 2(a). NAME OF PERSON FILING: This statement is filed by Three Arch Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("TAP"), Three Arch Associates, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("TAA"), Three Arch Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("TAM"), Thomas J. Fogarty, M.D. ("Fogarty"), Wilfred E. Jaeger ("Jaeger") and Mark A. Wan ("Wan"). The foregoing entities and individuals are collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons." TAM is the general partner of TAP and TAA and may be deemed to have sole power to vote and sole power to dispose of shares of the issuer directly owned by TAP and TAA. Fogarty, Jaeger and Wan are the general partners of TAM and may be deemed to have shared power to vote and shared power to dispose of the shares of issuer directly owned by TAP and TAA. ITEM 2(b). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE, OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE: The address of the principal business office for each of the Reporting Persons is: Three Arch Partners 3200 Alpine Road Portola Valley, CA 94028 ITEM 2(c) CITIZENSHIP: TAP, TAA and TAM are Delaware limited partnerships. Fogarty and Wan are United States citizens, and Jaeger is a Canadian citizen. ITEM 2(d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: Common Stock - ------------------- ------------------ CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 9 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ ITEM 2(e). CUSIP NUMBER: 67611V101 ITEM 3. Not Applicable. ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP: The following information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock of the issuer by the persons filing this Statement is provided as of December 31, 2002: (a) Amount beneficially owned: See Row 9 of cover page for each Reporting Person. (b) Percent of Class: See Row 11 of cover page for each Reporting Person. (c) Number of shares as to which such person has: (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See Row 5 of cover page for each Reporting Person. (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See Row 6 of cover page for each Reporting Person. (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See Row 7 of cover page for each Reporting Person. (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See Row 8 of cover page for each Reporting Person. ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS: If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the Reporting Persons have ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [ X ]. - ------------------- ------------------- CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 10 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------- ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON: Under certain circumstances set forth in the limited partnership agreements of TAP, TAA and TAM, the general and limited partners of each of such entities may be deemed to have the right to receive dividends from, or the proceeds from, the sale of shares of the issuer owned by each such entity of which they are a partner. ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY: Not applicable. ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP: Not applicable. ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP: Not applicable. ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION: Not applicable. - ------------------- ------------------- CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 11 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------- SIGNATURES After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Date: February 13, 2003 THREE ARCH PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership By: /s/ Chris Adams --------------------------------- Chris Adams, Authorized Signatory THREE ARCH ASSOCIATES, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership By: /s/ Chris Adams --------------------------------- Chris Adams, Authorized Signatory THREE ARCH MANAGEMENT, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership By: /s/ Chris Adams --------------------------------- Chris Adams, Authorized Signatory MARK A. WAN By: /s/ Chris Adams --------------------------------- Chris Adams, Authorized Signatory WILFRED E. JAEGER By: /s/ Chris Adams --------------------------------- Chris Adams, Authorized Signatory THOMAS J. FOGARTY, M.D. By: /s/ Chris Adams --------------------------------- Chris Adams, Authorized Signatory - ------------------- ------------------- CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 12 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------- EXHIBIT INDEX
Found on Sequentially Exhibit Numbered Page - ------- ------------- Exhibit A: Statement Appointing Designated Filer and Authorized Signatories 13 Exhibit B: Agreement of Joint Filing dated February 12, 2002 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit A to the Schedule 13G relating to the Common Stock of Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on February 12, 2002).
EX-99.(A) 3 d03151a1exv99wxay.txt STATEMENT APPOINTING DESIGNATED FILER-SIGNATORIES - ------------------- ------------------- CUSIP NO. 67611V101 13 G Page 13 of 13 Pages - ------------------- ------------------- EXHIBIT A Statement Appointing Designated Filer and Authorized Signatories STATEMENT APPOINTING DESIGNATED FILER AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 Each of the entities listed on Schedule A attached hereto (each, a "Reporting Entity") and each party listed on Schedule B attached hereto (each, a "Reporting Individual"; together with the Reporting Entities, the "Reporting Persons") hereby authorizes and designates Chris Adams and Barclay Nicholson (each, a "Designated Filer"), for so long as they are employed by Three Arch Partners, to prepare and file on behalf of such Reporting Persons, individually or jointly together with other Reporting Persons, any and all reports, notices, communications and other documents (including, but not limited to, reports on Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G, Form 3, Form 4 and Form 5) (the "Reports") that such Reporting Person may be required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or with any regulatory body, including United States federal, state and self-regulatory bodies, with respect to the Reporting Person's ownership of, or transactions in, the securities of any entity whose securities are beneficially owned (directly or indirectly) by such Reporting Person (collectively, the "Companies"). Each Reporting Person hereby further authorizes and designates Chris Adams and Barclay Nicholson (each, an "Authorized Signatory") to execute and file on behalf of such Reporting Person the Reports and to perform any and all other acts, which in the opinion of the Designated Filer or Authorized Signatory may be necessary or incidental to the performance of the foregoing powers herein granted. The authority of each Designated Filer and each Authorized Signatory under this document with respect to each Reporting Person shall continue until such Reporting Person is no longer required to file any Reports with respect to the Reporting Person's ownership of, or transactions in, the securities of the Companies, unless earlier revoked in writing. Each Reporting Person acknowledges that the Designated Filer and the Authorized Signatory are not assuming any of the Reporting Person's responsibilities to comply with any United States federal or state law or with any regulations promulgated thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Statement Appointing Designated Filer and Authorized Signatories to be effective as of September 3, 2002. Reporting Persons: 9/3/02 /s/ Thomas J. Fogarty, M.D. ---------------------------------- Thomas J. Fogarty, M.D. 9/3/02 /s/ Wilfred E. Jaeger ---------------------------------- Wilfred E. Jaeger 9/3/02 /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------------- Mark A. Wan 9/3/02 /s/ Barclay Nicholson ---------------------------------- Barclay Nicholson 9/3/02 Three Arch Partners, L.P. By: Three Arch Management, L.P., Its General Partner By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, General Partner 9/3/02 Three Arch Associates, L.P. By: Three Arch Management, L.P., Its General Partner By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, General Partner 9/3/02 Three Arch Management, L.P. By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, General Partner 9/3/02 Three Arch Partners II, L.P. By: Three Arch Management II, L.L.C., Its General Partner By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, Managing Member 9/3/02 Three Arch Management II, L.L.C. By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, Managing Member 9/3/02 Three Arch Partners III, L.P. By: Three Arch Management III, L.L.C. Its General Partner By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, Managing Member 9/3/02 Three Arch Associates III, L.P. By: Three Arch Management III, L.L.C. Its General Partner By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, Managing Member 9/3/02 Three Arch Management III, L.L.C. By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, Managing Member 9/3/02 Three Arch Capital, L.P. By: TAC Management, L.L.C. Its General Partner By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, Managing Member 9/3/02 TAC Associates, L.P. By: TAC Management, L.L.C. Its General Partner By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, Managing Member 9/3/02 TAC Management, L.L.C. By: /s/ Mark A. Wan ---------------------------- Mark A. Wan, Managing Member SCHEDULE A Three Arch Partners, L.P. Three Arch Associates, L.P. Three Arch Management, L.P. Three Arch Partners II, L.P. Three Arch Management II, L.L.C. Three Arch Partners III, L.P. Three Arch Associates III, L.P. Three Arch Management III, L.L.C. Three Arch Capital, L.P. TAC Associates, L.P. TAC Management, L.L.C. SCHEDULE B Thomas J. Fogarty, M.D. Wilfred E. Jaeger Mark A. Wan Barclay Nicholson
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