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FILER:

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		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 2:		SUITE 550
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94111
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		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
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