EX-99.1 2 ea121642briley_991.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

B. Riley Financial Reports First Quarter 2020 Results and
Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.25 per Common Share

 

Record Results Mitigated by Unrealized Losses

 

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2020 – B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:RILY) (“B. Riley” or the “Company”) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020.

 

Bryant Riley, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, B. Riley Financial, said: “Our first quarter results consisted of very strong performance from our operating businesses alongside a significant mark-to-market loss from our investment portfolio. Core operations demonstrated collective strength with a record quarter in terms of both growth and overall profitability. While our investment book saw large unrealized losses during the quarter, primarily from the global impact of COVID-19, these losses do not have a material impact on our operations. Since the end of the quarter, our portfolio has had a meaningful rebound and we feel fortunate to have the asset of permanent capital which will allow us to capitalize on market dislocations being presented.”

 

“As we evaluate our operating businesses, we have never been more excited about our earnings power and position in the market. We believe B. Riley is well-positioned to grow market share through the second half of 2020 as capital markets recover and the headwinds in the retail sector accelerate. We are actively pursuing and have been engaged in several new opportunities which leverage our diverse capabilities across restructuring, bankruptcy and litigation advisory, valuation, lending and retail liquidation. We maintain a balance sheet in excess of $775 million of cash and investments, which we intend to use opportunistically to support our clients and partners and create value for our shareholders.”

 

“As we continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our colleagues, we could not be prouder of this team of world-class professionals. Our strength lies in our ability to support our clients and partners as they navigate the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

 

First Quarter 2020 Financial Summary

·GAAP consolidated revenues of ($0.2 million) and net loss of ($98.7 million)
·Record quarterly operating revenues (1) of $182.2 million and operating adjusted EBITDA (3) of $70.9 million
·Investment loss (4) driven by significant markdowns, primarily unrealized losses on marketable securities and on fair value of loans
·Cash and cash equivalents total $124.2 million at March 31, 2020
·Repurchased over one million shares of common stock during the quarter
·Declared quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share

 

   Three Months Ended March 31 
(Dollars in thousands)  2020   2019 
Revenues:        
    Operating Revenues (1)  $182,236   $116,261 
    Investment (Loss) Gains (4)   (182,442)   25,867 
        Total Revenues  $(206)  $142,128 
           
Adjusted EBITDA:          
   Operating Adjusted EBITDA (3)  $70,908   $18,858 
   Investment Adjusted EBITDA   (166,972)   15,572 
       Total Adjusted EBITDA (2)  $(96,064)  $34,430 

 

 

B. Riley Financial, Inc. |  www.brileyfin.com |  NASDAQ: RILY

 
 

B. Riley Financial reported revenues of ($0.2 million) and net loss of ($98.7 million), primarily driven by investment losses which eclipsed record quarterly operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

 

Operating revenue (1) increased to $182.2 million from $116.3 million in the prior year period. Operating adjusted EBITDA (3) increased to $70.9 million from $18.9 million for the prior year period. Strong operating performance was driven by investment banking, record quarterly results from GlassRatner consulting; and solid performance from appraisal and wealth management, in addition to contributions from retail liquidation, principal investments and brands.

 

Investment loss (4) of ($182.4 million) includes the recognition of significant markdowns related to the Company’s proprietary investments, which comprise certain private and public securities and loans. Lower income related to these equity investments, and fair value adjustments on loans, are unrealized mark-to-market losses due to implementation of new accounting standard effective January 1, 2020.

 

The Company employs a strategy of actively investing in companies which can benefit from B. Riley’s operational, financial and industry expertise to create revenue opportunities for its affiliated businesses. While a majority of the investment losses came from four large positions, the Company views these marks as moment in time valuations due to impacts of COVID-19 versus permanent impairment. Leveraging the Company’s proprietary network, operating businesses, and balance sheet into long-term investment gains remains a core component of its business strategy to create value for its clients, partners and shareholders.

 

First Quarter 2020 Segment Financial Summary

 

   Capital Markets   Auction & Liquidation   Valuation & Appraisal   Principal Investments   Brands 
(Dollars in thousands)  Q1 2020   Q1 2019   Q1 2020   Q1 2019   Q1 2020   Q1 2019   Q1 2020   Q1 2019   Q1 2020   Q1 2019 
                                         
Revenues:                                                  
    Operating Revenues  $126,264   $59,434   $20,661   $20,709   $8,788   $8,583   $22,722   $27,535   $3,801   $- 
    Investment (Loss) Gains (4)   (182,442)   25,867    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
        Total Segment Revenue  $(56,178)  $85,301   $20,661   $20,709   $8,788   $8,583   $22,722   $27,535   $3,801    - 
                                                   
Segment Income:                                                  
    Operating Income  $46,505   $(1,711)  $4,289   $11,504   $1,880   $1,363   $8,504   $7,929   $(1,817)   - 
    Investment (Loss) Income   (166,972)   15,572    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
        Segment Income  $(120,467)  $13,861   $4,289   $11,504   $1,880   $1,363   $8,504   $7,929   $(1,817)   - 

 

·Capital Markets segment loss reflects markdowns related to investments mentioned above, which eclipsed strong performance from investment banking, record quarterly revenues from GlassRatner, and increased contributions from wealth management.
·Auction and Liquidation segment results were primarily driven by large retail liquidation projects conducted by Great American Group during the quarter.
·Valuation and Appraisal segment performance increased slightly during the quarter driven by an increase in appraisal units and lower operating expenses. Historical results for this segment have remained relatively steady from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year.
·Principal Investments segment companies, United Online and magicJack, performed at or above expectations, contributing steady cash flow for the Company.

 

As of March 31, 2020, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents of $124.2 million, with no significant principal payments due on outstanding indebtedness until 2023. Cash and investments totaled $777.7 million, which includes approximately $48.8 million of other equity investments and deposits included in prepaid and other assets.

 
 

Supplemental Financial Data

Additional information included in B. Riley Financial’s First Quarter 2020 Results related to investments and operating metrics have been presented to provide investors with useful information regarding its performance and overall results of operations, which the Company intends to provide moving forward. Further details related to these metrics can be found in a Financial Supplement on the Company’s investor relations website. Shareholders may access this information by visiting ir.brileyfin.com.

 

Share Repurchases

During the first quarter, the Company repurchased over one million shares of its common stock under its existing share repurchase program, including the repurchase of 880,000 shares as part of a privately negotiated transaction completed prior to March 2020.

 

Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, which will be paid on or about June 10, 2020 to stockholders of record as of June 1, 2020.

 

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call today, Monday, May 11, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss the Company’s quarterly results. The live broadcast and archived recording will be available on the Company’s investor relations website.

 

Date: Monday, May 11, 2020

Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time)

Toll-Free: 1-877-451-6152

International: 1-201-389-0879

 

Replay Dial-In (expires on Monday, May 18, 2020)

Toll-Free: 1-844-512-2921

International: 1-412-317-6671

Replay Pin: 13703074

 

For more information, visit ir.brileyfin.com.

 

About B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:RILY)

B. Riley Financial provides collaborative financial services tailored to fit the capital raising and business advisory needs of public and private companies and high-net-worth individuals. The Company operates through several wholly owned subsidiaries which offer complementary end-to-end capabilities spanning investment banking and institutional brokerage, private wealth and investment management, corporate advisory, restructuring, due diligence, forensic accounting and litigation support, appraisal and valuation, and auction and liquidation services. Certain registered affiliates of B. Riley originate and underwrite senior secured loans for asset-rich companies. The Company also makes proprietary investments in companies and assets with attractive return profiles. For more information about B. Riley and its affiliated companies, visit www.brileyfin.com.

 

Footnotes

(1)Operating revenue is defined as the sum of revenues from service and fees, interest income - loans and securities lending and sales of goods.
(2)Adjusted EBITDA includes earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring costs, share-based payments, impairment of tradenames, and transaction related and other costs. For a definition of adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation to GAAP financial measures, please see the Appendix. See “Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for further discussion of this non-GAAP term.

 
 

 

(3)Operating adjusted EBITDA is defined as adjusted EBITDA excluding trading income (losses) and fair value adjustments on loans and other investment related expenses. See “Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for further discussion of this non-GAAP term.
(4)Investment (loss) gains is defined as trading income (losses) and fair value adjustments on loans.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price could be materially negatively affected. You should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of this press release. Such forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s anticipated results of operations for 2020, as well as statements regarding our excitement and the expected growth of our business segments. Factors that could cause such actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements include (without limitation) the risks associated with the unpredictable and ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other risks described from time to time in B. Riley Financial, Inc.’s periodic filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the risks described in B. Riley Financial, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Additional information will be set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All information is current as of the date this press release is issued, and B. Riley Financial, Inc. undertakes no duty to update this information.

 

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain of the information set forth herein, including operating revenue and adjusted EBITDA, may be considered non-GAAP financial measures. B. Riley Financial believes this information is useful to investors because it provides a basis for measuring the Company's available capital resources, the operating performance of its business and its revenues and cash flow, excluding in the case of operating revenues, which is the sum of revenues from service and fees, interest income - loans and securities lending and sales of goods, and additionally excluding in the case of adjusted EBITDA net interest expense, provisions for or benefit from income taxes, depreciation, amortization, fair value adjustment, transaction and other expenses, restructuring costs, and stock-based compensation that would normally be included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). In addition, the Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company's operating performance, capital resources and cash flow. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP, and non-financial measures as reported by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

 

 
 

 

                       
B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)

 

   March 31,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 
    (Unaudited)      
Assets          
Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $124,231   $104,268 
Restricted cash   471    471 
Due from clearing brokers   10,879    23,818 
Securities and other investments owned, at fair value   287,786    408,213 
Securities borrowed   674,163    814,331 
Accounts receivable, net   46,450    46,624 
Due from related parties   4,391    5,832 
Advances against customer contracts   11,121    27,347 
Loans receivable, at fair value (includes $216,302 from related parties at March 31, 2020)   326,299    43,338 
Loans receivable, at cost (includes $157,080 from related parties at December 31, 2019)   -    225,848 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   114,686    81,808 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   46,213    47,809 
Property and equipment, net   12,223    12,727 
Goodwill   223,697    223,697 
Other intangible assets, net   212,500    220,525 
Deferred income taxes   35,786    31,522 
Total assets  $2,130,896   $2,318,178 
Liabilities and Equity          
Liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $6,858   $4,477 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   103,452    130,714 
Deferred revenue   73,709    67,121 
Due to related parties and partners   1,061    1,750 
Due to clearing brokers   5,126    - 
Securities sold not yet purchased   14,298    41,820 
Securities loaned   670,859    810,495 
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests   4,508    4,616 
Operating lease liabilities   59,430    61,511 
Notes payable   714    38,167 
Loan participations sold   12,405    12,478 
Term loan   61,932    66,666 
Senior notes payable   853,523    688,112 
Total liabilities   1,867,875    1,927,927 
           
           
B. Riley Financial, Inc. stockholders' equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 2,531 and 2,349 issued and   -    - 
outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively; liquidation          
preference of $63,273 and $58,723 as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively          
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 25,988,565 and 26,972,332   3    3 
issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.          
Additional paid-in capital   308,472    323,109 
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings   (70,232)   39,536 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (3,208)   (1,988)
Total B. Riley Financial, Inc. stockholders' equity   235,035    360,660 
Noncontrolling interests   27,986    29,591 
Total equity   263,021    390,251 
Total liabilities and equity  $2,130,896   $2,318,178 

 

 

 
 

 

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2020   2019 
Revenues:        
Services and fees  $159,381   $103,896 
Trading (losses) income and fair value adjustments on loans   (182,442)   25,867 
Interest income - Loans and securities lending   21,851    11,420 
Sale of goods   1,004    945 
Total revenues   (206)   142,128 
Operating expenses:          
Direct cost of services   19,952    14,116 
Cost of goods sold   769    1,119 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   87,744    94,964 
Restructuring charge   -    147 
Impairment of tradenames   4,000    - 
Interest expense - Securities lending and loan participations sold   8,473    6,804 
Total operating expenses   120,938    117,150 
Operating (loss) income   (121,144)   24,978 
Other income (expense):          
Interest income   246    637 
Loss from equity investments   (236)   (3,762)
Interest expense   (15,654)   (10,770)
(Loss) income before income taxes   (136,788)   11,083 
Beneft (provision) for income taxes   37,539    (3,104)
Net (loss) income   (99,249)   7,979 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (584)   (44)
Net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.  $(98,665)  $8,023 
Preferred stock dividends   1,055    - 
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders  $(99,720)  $8,023 
           
Basic (loss) income per common share  $(3.83)  $0.31 
Diluted (loss) income per common share  $(3.83)  $0.30 
           
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding   26,028,613    26,217,215 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   26,028,613    26,687,531 

 

 
 

 

                           
B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

 

                  Three Months Ended March 31,
                  2020   2019
Cash flows from operating activities:                
  Net (loss) income       $                  (99,249)   $                      7,979
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                
    Depreciation and amortization                              4,956                          4,913
    Provision for doubtful accounts                                 724                             233
    Share-based compensation                              5,322                          2,614
    Fair value adjustments, non-cash                            17,926                               49
    Non-cash interest and other                            (2,827)                             736
    Effect of foreign currency on operations                                 179                             130
    Loss from equity investments                                 236                          3,762
    Deferred income taxes                            (4,254)                           (390)
    Impairment of intangibles and loss on disposal of fixed assets                              4,046                               88
    Gain on extinguishment of debt                            (1,556)     —    
    Income allocated for mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests                                 175                             169
    Change in operating assets and liabilities:                
      Due from clearing brokers                            12,939                        15,320
      Securities and other investments owned                          125,061                      (15,274)
      Securities borrowed                          140,168                      104,104
      Accounts receivable and advances against customer contracts                            15,674                        (2,845)
      Prepaid expenses and other assets                          (37,151)                        (3,706)
      Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities                          (22,097)                        (1,251)
      Amounts due to/from related parties and partners                                 752                        (1,236)
      Securities sold, not yet purchased                          (27,522)                        (1,675)
      Deferred revenue                              6,589                             893
      Securities loaned                        (139,636)                    (105,689)
        Net cash provided by operating activities                                 455                          8,924
Cash flows from investing activities:                
  Purchases of loans receivable                        (115,328)                      (20,154)
  Repayments of loans receivable                            42,128                          5,500
  Sale of loan receivable to related party                              1,800     —    
  Repayment of loan participations sold                               (244)     —    
  Purchases of property, equipment and other                               (438)                        (1,746)
  Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and intangible assets                                     1                               12
  Purchase of equity investments         —                          (10,558)
  Dividends and distributions from equity investments                                 589     433
        Net cash used in investing activities                          (71,492)                      (26,513)
Cash flows from financing activities:                
  Repayment of asset based credit facility                          (37,096)     —    
  Repayment of notes payable                                (357)                           (357)
  Proceeds from term loan         —                            10,000
  Repayment of term loan                            (4,810)     —    
  Proceeds from issuance of senior notes                          171,078                          4,987
  Redemption of senior notes                            (1,829)     —    
  Payment of debt issuance costs                            (2,724)                           (145)
  Payment of employment taxes on vesting of restricted stock                               (505)                           (714)
  Common dividends paid                            (9,609)                        (2,606)
  Preferred dividends paid                            (1,055)     —    
  Repurchase of common stock                          (24,068)                        (2,650)
  Distribution to noncontrolling interests                            (1,323)                           (274)
  Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock                              4,630     —    
        Net cash provided by financing activities                            92,332                          8,241
        Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash                            21,295                        (9,348)
        Effect of foreign currency on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash                            (1,332)                               23
        Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash                            19,963                        (9,325)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period                          104,739                      180,278
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period       $                  124,702   $                  170,953
                           
Supplemental disclosures:                
  Interest paid       $                    21,785   $                    17,435
  Taxes paid        $                         574   $                         192

 
 

                     
B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.
Segment Financial Information
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

 

            Three Months Ended
            March 31,
            2020   2019
Capital Markets segment:            
  Revenues - Services and fees $ 104,413     $ 48,014  
  Trading (losses) income and fair value adjustments on loans   (182,442)     25,867  
  Interest income - Loans and securities lending   21,851       11,420  
      Total revenues     (56,178)     85,301  
  Selling, general and administrative expenses   (54,711)     (63,389)
  Restructuring recovery     —         29  
  Interest expense - Securities lending and loan participations sold   (8,473)     (6,804)
  Depreciation and amortization   (1,105)     (1,276)
    Segment (loss) income     (120,467)     13,861  
Auction and Liquidation segment:          
  Revenues - Services and fees   20,661       20,709  
  Direct cost of services     (14,816)     (6,274)
  Cost of goods sold     (29)     (14)
  Selling, general and administrative expenses   (1,526)     (2,915)
  Depreciation and amortization   (1)     (2)
    Segment income     4,289       11,504  
Valuation and Appraisal segment:          
  Revenues - Services and fees   8,788       8,583  
  Selling, general and administrative expenses   (6,867)     (7,187)
  Depreciation and amortization   (41)     (33)
    Segment income     1,880       1,363  
Principal Investments - United Online and magicJack segment:          
  Revenues - Services and fees   21,718       26,590  
  Revenues - Sale of goods     1,004       945  
      Total revenues     22,722       27,535  
  Direct cost of services     (5,136)     (7,842)
  Cost of goods sold     (740)     (1,105)
  Selling, general and administrative expenses   (5,463)     (7,020)
  Depreciation and amortization   (2,879)     (3,463)
  Restructuring charge     —         (176)
    Segment income     8,504       7,929  
Brands segment:              
  Revenues - Services and fees   3,801       —    
  Selling, general and administrative expenses   (904)     —    
  Depreciation and amortization   (714)     —    
  Impairment of tradenames     (4,000)     —    
    Segment loss       (1,817)     —    
Consolidated operating (loss) income from reportable segments   (107,611)     34,657  
                     
Corporate and other expenses    (13,533)     (9,679)
Interest income       246       637  
Loss on equity investments     (236)     (3,762)
Interest expense       (15,654)     (10,770)
  (Loss) income before income taxes   (136,788)     11,083  
Benefit (provision) for income taxes   37,539       (3,104)
  Net (loss) income     (99,249)     7,979  
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (584)     (44)
  Net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.   (98,665)     8,023  
Preferred stock dividends     1,055       —    
  Net (loss) income available to common shareholders $ (99,720)   $ 8,023  

 
 

 

                       
B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.
Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

 

                       
              Three Months Ended
March 31,
              2020   2019
Net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc. $ (98,665)   $ 8,023  
EBITDA Adjustments:          
  (Benefit) Provision for income taxes   (37,539)     3,104  
  Interest expense   15,654       10,770  
  Interest income     (246)     (637)
  Share based payments   5,322       2,614  
  Depreciation and amortization   4,956       4,913  
  Restructuring costs     —         147  
  Impairment of tradenames   4,000       —    
  Transactions related costs and other   10,454       5,496  
                       
    Total EBITDA adjustments   2,601       26,407  
                       
Adjusted EBITDA $ (96,064)   $ 34,430  
                       
Operating EBITDA Adjustments:          
  Trading losses (income) and fair value adjustments on loans   182,442       (25,867)
  Other investment related expenses   (15,470)     10,295  
                       
    Total Operating EBITDA Adjustments   166,972       (15,572)
                       
Operating Adjusted EBITDA $ 70,908     $ 18,858  

 

 
 

 

 

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.
Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
                       
              Three Months Ended
              March 31,
              2020   2019
Net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc. $ (98,665)   $ 8,023  
Adjustments:              
  Share based payments   5,322       2,614  
  Amortization of intangible assets   4,024       3,377  
  Restructuring costs     —         147  
  Impairment of tradenames   4,000       —    
  Transactions related costs and other   10,454       5,496  
  Income tax effect of adjusting entries   (6,559)     (3,245)
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc. $ (81,424)   $ 16,412  
                       
Adjusted income per common share:          
  Adjusted basic income per share  $ (3.13)   $ 0.63
  Adjusted diluted income per share  $ (3.13)   $ 0.61
                       
Shares used to calculate adjusted basic net income per share   26,028,613     26,217,215
Shares used to calculate adjusted diluted net income per share   26,028,613     26,687,531

 

Contacts

 

Investors

B. Riley Financial

ir@brileyfin.com

(310) 966-1444

Media

Jo Anne McCusker

jmccusker@brileyfin.com

(646) 885-5425

 

 

 Source: B. Riley Financial, Inc.

 

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