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FILED AS OF DATE: 20210513
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20210513
EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20210513
FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Triple Frond Partners LLC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001454502
IRS NUMBER: 208195981
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
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SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 028-13331
FILM NUMBER: 21918232
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1301 SECOND AVE
STREET 2: SUITE 2850
CITY: SEATTLE
STATE: WA
ZIP: 98101
BUSINESS PHONE: 206-332-1215
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STREET 1: 1301 SECOND AVE
STREET 2: SUITE 2850
CITY: SEATTLE
STATE: WA
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