MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.11.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GALLOON TRADING SDN BHD

 

 

Registered Office :

40B, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan

 

 

Country :

Malaysia

 

 

Financials (as on) :

28.02.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

11/02/1989

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Retail Sale of Leather and Rubber Products

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


*           Adopted abbreviations  :  SC - Subject Company ( the company enquired by you)

                                                   N/A - Not Applicable

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

LOCAL NO                                            :           178566-D

COMPANY NAME                                 :           GALLOON TRADING SDN BHD

FORMER NAME                                    :           N/A

INCORPORATION DATE                        :           11/02/1989

COMPANY STATUS                              :           EXIST

LEGAL STATUS                                    :           PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

LISTED STATUS                                    :           NO

REGISTERED ADDRESS                       :           40B, JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL, 50250 KUALA LUMPUR,

                                                                        WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA.

BUSINESS ADDRESS                           :           6, JALAN MANAU, OFF JALAN KAMPUNG ATTAP, 50460

                                                                        KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA.

TEL NO                                     :           03 - 22742460/22744666

FAX NO                                                :           03 - 22747292

CONTACT PERSON                              :           SOO SUE SANG (DIRECTOR)

INDUSTRY CODE                                  :           52324  51211

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY                            :           RETAIL SALE OF LEATHER AND RUBBER PRODUCTS

AUTHORISED CAPITAL             :           MYR1,000,000.00 DIVIDED INTO ORDINARY SHARE

                                                                        1,000,000 OF MYR1.00 EACH.

ISSUED AND PAID UP CAPITAL            :           MYR1,000,000.00 DIVIDED INTO ORDINARY SHARE

                                                                        1,000,000 CASH OF MYR1.00 EACH.

SALES                                                 :           MYR6,630,015  [2007]

NET WORTH                                         :           MYR1,164,503  [2007]

STAFF STRENGTH                                :           9  [2007]

BANKER (S)                                         :           MALAYAN BANKING BHD

LITIGATION                                           :           CLEAR

FINANCIAL CONDITION             :           POOR

PAYMENT                                            :           FAIR

MANAGEMENT  CAPABILITY                :           AVERAGE

COMMERCIAL RISK                              :           MODERATE

CURRENCY EXPOSURE                       :           MODERATE

GENERAL REPUTATION                       :           SATISFACTORY

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK                            :           AVERAGE GROWTH


HISTORY / BACKGROUND

 

The SC is a private limited company and is allowed to have a minimum of one and a maximum of forty-nine shareholders. As a private limited company, the SC must have at least two directors. A private limited company is a separate legal entity from its shareholders. As a separate legal entity, the SC is capable of owning assets, entering into contracts, sue or be sued by other companies. The liabilities of the shareholders are to the extent of the equity they have taken up and the creditors cannot claim on shareholders' personal assets even if the SC is insolvent. The SC is governed by the Companies Act, 1965 and the company must file its annual returns, together with its financial statements with the Registrar of Companies.

 

The SC is principally engaged in the (as a / as an) retail sale of leather and rubber products.

 

The SC is not listed on Bursa Malaysia (Malaysia Stock Exchange).

 

The SC is not qualified to be one of the Top Corporate Performers in the Malaysia 1000 (M1000) publication, a directory jointly published by Companies Commission of Malaysia (The Registrar Office), Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs and our publication arm, BASIS Publications House Sdn Bhd.

 

The major shareholder(s) of the SC are shown as follows :

Name                                        Address                                                          IC/PP/Loc No: Shareholding

MR. SOO SUE SANG +              35, JALAN AWAN, KUALA AMPANG, 68000             8024440          450,000

                                                 AMPANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.             460104-05-5063

IP CHUN WING TONY                35, JALAN AWAN, KUALA AMPANG, 68000       P613073892          449,999

                                                 AMPANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

MS. SOO MEE TEEN                 10, JALAN PELANGI, 68000 AMPANG,          730730-14-5194          100,000

                                                 SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

YEO SEEN MIN                         22, NEW INDUSTRIAL ROAD, 1953,                         0556951                   1

[DECEASED]                             SINGAPORE.

                                                                                                                                              --------------------

                                                                                                                                                   1,000,000

                                                                                                                                             ===========

+ Also Director

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

DIRECTOR  1

Name of Subject            :           MR. SOO SUE SANG

Address                        :           35, JALAN AWAN, KUALA AMPANG, 68000 AMPANG, SELANGOR,

                                                MALAYSIA.

IC / PP No.                    :           8024440

New IC No                     :           460104-05-5063

Date of Birth                  :           04/01/1946

Nationality                     :           MALAYSIAN CHINESE

Date of Appointment       :           11/02/1989

 

DIRECTOR  2

Name of Subject            :           MS. LAI KWAN HEE

Address                        :           35, JALAN AWAN, 68000 AMPANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

IC / PP No.                    :           7986921

New IC No                     :           430910-10-5072

Date of Birth                  :           10/09/1943

Nationality                     :           MALAYSIAN CHINESE

Date of Appointment       :           12/04/2004

 

DIRECTOR  3

Name of Subject            :           MR. SOO KIM KEONG

Address                        :           3, BLOCK CEMPAKA DESA 288, 68000 AMPANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

IC / PP No.                    :           A0605084

New IC No                     :           661130-10-5985

Date of Birth                  :           30/11/1966

Nationality                     :           MALAYSIAN CHINESE

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

1)         Name of Subject            :           SOO SUE SANG

            Position                                    :           DIRECTOR

 

2)         Name of Subject            :           LAI KWAN HEE

            Position                                    :           DIRECTOR

 

 

AUDITOR

 

Auditor                          :           TAN & TAN ASSOCIATES

Auditors' Address           :           SUITE 516, KWANG TUNG BUILDING, 44 JALAN PUDU, 5TH FLOOR,

                                                55100 KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA.

 

 

COMPANY SECRETARY

 

1)         Company Secretary       :           MR. CHAN HOCK KHOON

            IC / PP No.                    :           4498740

            New IC No.                    :           530715-10-5817

            Address                        :           192, JALAN 5/49A, 46000 PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR,

                                                            MALAYSIA.

            Date of Appointment       :           11/02/1989

 

2)         Company Secretary       :           MS. LOW LAY CHIN

            IC / PP No.                    :           5437352

            New IC No.                    :           580929-10-5922

            Address                        :           192, JALAN 5/49A, 46000 PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

            Date of Appointment       :           22/08/1990

 

 

BANKING

 

Banking relations are maintained principally with :

 

1)         Banker Name    :           MALAYAN BANKING BHD

The SC enjoys normal banking routine with above mentioned banker(s).

 

The SC has bank charges with above mentioned banker(s).

 

 

ENCUMBRANCE (S)

 

ENCUMBRANCE 1

Date of Creation             :           17 Feb 2005

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 3,500,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           MALAYAN BANKING BHD

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 5 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 2

Date of Creation             :           17 Feb 2005

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 3,200,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           MALAYAN BANKING BHD

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 6 In  The Register of Charges

 

 

LEGAL CHECK AGAINST THE SC

 

*           A check has been conducted in our databank against the SC whether the subject has been involved in

any litigation. Our databank consists of 99% of the wound up companies in Malaysia back dated since

1900.

 

No legal action was found in our databank.

 

No winding up petition was found in our data bank

 

 

PAYMENT RECORD

 

SOURCES OF RAW MATERIALS :

 

Local                :           YES

Overseas           :           YES

 

The SC refused to provide any name of trade/service supplier and we are unable to conduct any trade enquiry. However, from financial historical data we conclude that :

 

OVERALL PAYMENT HABIT

 

Prompt  [                       ]           Good    [           ]           Average [           ]

Fair       [           X          ]           Poor     [           ]

 

 

CLIENTELE

 

Local                            :           YES                 Percentage        :           100%

Domestic Markets          :           MALAYSIA.

Overseas                       :           NO                   Percentage        :           0 %

Credit Term                   :           AS AGREED.

Payment Mode              :           CASH, CHEQUES.

Type of Customer           :           WALK IN CUSTOMERS, AGENTS.

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Goods Traded                :           LEATHER AND RUBBER PRODUCTS

Competitor(s)                 :           VIRTUAL COUCH INDUSTRIES SDN BHD

                                                LEA C & C SDN BHD

                                                IXORA CORPORATION SDN BHD

                                                LEONG YIK HING HIDE DISTRIBUTOR SDN BHD

                                                BNA DISTRIBUTION SDN BHD

Ownership of premises   :           OWNED

 

Total Number of Employees        :

 

YEAR               2007     2006

GROUP            N/A       N/A

COMPANY        9          7

Branch  :           NO

 

 

RECENT DEVELOPMENT

 

We have checked with the Malaysian National News  Agency's (BERNAMA) database, but no latest development was noted in our investigation.

 

 

CURRENT INVESTIGATION

 

Latest fresh investigations carried out on the SC indicated that :

 

Telephone Number Provided By Client      :           N/A

Current Telephone Number                      :           03-22742460/22744666

Match                                                   :           N/A

Address Provided By Client                     :           NO 6 JALAN MANAU, OFF JALAN KAMPUNG ATTAP, 60460,

                                                                        KUALALUMPUR MALAYSIA

Current Address                         :           6, JALAN MANAU, OFF JALAN KAMPUNG ATTAP, 50460

                                                                        KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA.

Match                                                   :           NO

Latest Financial Accounts                      :           YES

 

Other Investigations

We conducted an interview with one of the SC's staff from Admin & Accounts Division. She revealed some relevant information on the SC.

 

 

FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 

Profitability :

Turnover                                    :           Increased          [           2004-2007         ]

Profit / ( Loss ) before tax           :           Decreased         [           2004-2007         ]

Return on Shareholder Funds      :           Unfavourable      [           1.69%               ]

Return on Net Assets                 :           Acceptable        [           18.23%             ]

 

The SC's turnover increased steadily as the demand for its products / services increased due to the goodwill built up over the years. The dip in profit could be due to the stiff market competition which reduced the SC's profit margin. The unfavourable return on shareholders' funds and net assets could indicate that the SC's management was inefficient in utilising its assets to generate returns.

 

Working Capital Control :

Stocks Ratio     :           Unfavourable      [           103 Days          ]

Debtors Ratio    :           Unfavourable      [           102 Days          ]

Creditors Ratio   :           Favourable         [           24 Days            ]

 

The SC could be incurring higher holding cost. As its capital was tied up in stocks, it could face liquidity problems. The SC's debtors ratio was high. The SC should tighten its credit control and improve its collection period. The SC had a favourable creditors' ratio as evidenced by its favourable collection days. The SC could be taking advantage of the cash discounts and also wanting to maintain goodwill with its creditors.

 

Liquidity :

Liquid Ratio       :           Unfavourable      [           0.55 Times        ]

Current Ratio     :           Unfavourable      [           1.08 Times        ]

 

A low liquid ratio means that the SC may be facing working capital deficiency. If the SC cannot obtain additional financing or injection of fresh capital, it may face difficulties in meeting its short term obligations.

 

Solvency :

Interest Cover    :           Unfavourable      [           1.18 Times        ]

Gearing Ratio    :           Unfavourable      [           1.80 Times        ]

 

The SC's interest cover was low. If its profits fall or when interest rate rises, it  may not be able to meet all its interest payment. The SC was highly geared, thus it had a high financial risk. The SC was dependent on loans to finance its business needs. In times of economic downturn and / or high interest rate, the SC will become less profitable and competitive than other firms in the same industry, which are lowly geared. This is because the SC has to service the interest and to repay the loan, which will erode part of its profits. The profits will fluctuate depending on the SC's turnover and the interest it needs to pay.

 

Overall Assessment :

Although the SC's turnover had increased, its profits had declined over the same corresponding period. This could be due to the stiffer market competition and / or higher operating costs which lowered the SC's profit margin. Due to its weak liquidity position, the SC will be faced with problems in meeting all its short term obligations if no short term loan is obtained or additional capital injected into the SC. If there is a fall in the SC's profit or any increase in interest rate, the SC may not be able to generate sufficient cash-flow to service its interest. The SC's gearing level was high and its going concern will be in doubt if there is no injection of additional shareholders' funds in times of economic downturn and / or high interest rates.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: POOR

 

 

COMMENTS

 

Incorporated in 1989, as a private limited company, the SC is principally engaged in the retail sale of leather and rubber products. The SC sells a wide range of products including leather belts, bags, hand bags, footwears, durable rubber mats and etc. Its long presence in the industry shows that the SC has been able to keep its business going despite the passing of 18 years of highs and lows in the local economy. Moreover, a paid up capital of RM1 million allows the SC to expand its business more comfortably.

           

Our investigation revealed that the SC concentrates solely on the domestic market. Being highly dependent on one market segment, the SC is likely to be exposed to high business risk compared to other export oriented companies. However, having a stable customer base through its years of establishment, the SC should have gained higher market share compared to other players in the same industry. Presently, the management of the SC is assisted by 9 employees in the operations. Its management capability is regarded as average.

           

For the financial year 2007, the SC reported turnover and pre-tax profit of RM6,630,015 and RM50,161 respectively. Return on shareholders' funds of the SC is relatively low, indicating that the SC failed to generate an acceptable amount of profit based on its shareholders' funds. As its current liabilities exceed its current assets, the SC face working capital deficiency in meeting its short term obligations.  Being a highly geared company, the SC's financial risk is high. Overall, the SC's financial performance is poor. Given a networth of RM1.16 million, the SC should be able to maintain its business in the near term.

           

We noted that the SC's supplies are from both the local and overseas market. Being involved in import activities, the SC is exposed to foreign exchange risk and higher operating cost.

           

Based on its financial historical data, the SC pattern of payment habit is fair and there are no legal suit against the SC.

           

The spending spree is expected to continue in year 2007. With the promising outlook of the industry, the SC should be able to further enhance its business. Nonetheless, the SC's poor financial condition indicating that it faces keen competition in the market.

           

In view of the above and based on our assessment, we only recommend credit be granted to the SC with close monitoring.


THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MALAYSIA ACCOUNTING STANDARD.

                                                                                PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

                                                                         For The Year Ended 28-February-2007

                                                                             

                                                                                                                               2007                        2006

                                                                                                                               MYR                        MYR

TURNOVER                                                                                                     6,630,015                6,310,107

                                                                                                                   ===========          ===========

PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                                                                   50,161                     57,864

SHARE OF PROFITS/(LOSSES) OF ASSOCIATED

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION                                                                    50,161                     57,864

Taxation                                                                                                           <30,519>                 <32,328>

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER TAXATION                                                                      19,642                     25,536

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS                                             19,642                     25,536

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

PROFIT/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS                                        19,642                     25,536

RETAINED PROFIT/(ACCUMULATED LOSS) BROUGHT

FORWARD

As previously reported                                                                                      144,861                   119,325

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

As restated                                                                                                        144,861                   119,325

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS                                                    164,503                   144,861

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

RETAINED PROFIT/(ACCUMULATED LOSS) CARRIED

FORWARD                                                                                                         164,503                   144,861

                                                                                                                   ===========          ===========

RETAINED BY:  The Company                                                                            164,503                   144,861

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

                                                                                                                            164,503                   144,861

                                                                                                                   ===========          ===========

INTEREST EXPENSE (as per notes to P&L)

Term loan                                                                                                             41,079                     40,953

Bank overdraft                                                                                                     89,968                     67,961

Hire purchase                                                                                                      13,055                     10,833

trade finance interest                                                                                         137,082                     97,732

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

                                                                                                                            281,184                   217,479

                                                                                                                   ===========          ===========

 


BALANCE SHEET

                                                                                    As At 28-February-2007

                                                                                                2007                 2006

                                                                                                                               MYR                        MYR

ASSETS EMPLOYED:

FIXED ASSETS                                                                                          1,528,099              1,650,040

LONG TERM INVESTMENTS/OTHER ASSETS

Deferred assets                                                                                                6,537                      3,926

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS/OTHER ASSETS                             6,537                      3,926

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

TOTAL LONG TERM ASSETS                                                                 1,534,636              1,653,966

CURRENT ASSETS

Stocks                                                                                                         1,878,830              1,758,650

Trade debtors                                                                                            1,860,546              1,911,435

Other debtors, deposits & prepayments                                                    15,156                   14,656

Items in transit between head office & branches

Cash & bank balances                                                                                  31,420                      8,667

tax recoverable                                                                                                68,563                   60,807

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                                                                    3,854,515              3,754,215

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade creditors                                                                                             435,299                 480,659

Other creditors & accruals                                                                            43,266                   40,046

Hire purchase & lease creditors                                                                 75,360                   80,341

Bank overdraft                                                                                            1,226,981                 969,748

Short term borrowings/Term loans                                                          138,540                   86,621

Bill & acceptances payable                                                                     1,651,901              1,745,495

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                                                              3,571,347              3,402,910

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)                                                   283,168                 351,305

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

TOTAL NET ASSETS                                                                                1,817,804              2,005,271

                                                                                                               ===========      ===========

FINANCED BY:

SHARE CAPITAL

Ordinary share capital                                                                              1,000,000              1,000,000

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

TOTAL SHARE CAPITAL                                                                          1,000,000              1,000,000


RESERVES

Retained profit/(Accumulated loss) carried

forward                                                                                                           164,503                 144,861

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

TOTAL RESERVES                                                                                      164,503                 144,861

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS/EQUITY                                                     1,164,503              1,144,861

LONG TERM & DEFERRED LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

Long term loans                                                                                           447,321                 579,069

Hire purchase creditors                                                                              205,980                 281,341

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

TOTAL LONG TERM & DEFERRED LIABILITIES &

PROVISIONS                                                                                                 653,301                 860,410

                                                                                                                -------------------       -------------------

                                                                                                                       1,817,804              2,005,271

                                                                                                               ===========      ===========


FINANCIAL RATIOS

                                                                                    As At 28-February-2007

                                                                                              2007                   2006

                                                                                                                               MYR                          MYR

TYPES OF FUNDS

Cash                                                                                                                 31,420                        8,667

Net Liquid Funds                                                                                  <1,334,101>           <1,047,702>

Net Liquid Assets                                                                                 <1,595,662>           <1,407,345>

Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)                                                                 283,168                   351,305

Net Tangible Assets                                                                                 1,817,804                2,005,271

Net Monetary Assets                                                                            <2,248,963>           <2,267,755>

BALANCE SHEET ITEMS

Total Borrowings                                                                                       2,094,182                1,997,120

Total Liabilities                                                                                          4,224,648                4,263,320

Total Assets                                                                                               5,389,151                5,408,181

Net Assets                                                                                                  1,817,804                2,005,271

Net Assets Backing                                                                                  1,164,503                1,144,861

Shareholders'' Funds                                                                               1,164,503                1,144,861

Total Share Capital                                                                                   1,000,000                1,000,000

Total Reserves                                                                                             164,503                   144,861

LIQUIDITY (Times)

Cash Ratio                                                                                                           0.01                          0.00

Liquid Ratio                                                                                                          0.55                          0.59

Current Ratio                                                                                                        1.08                          1.10

WORKING CAPITAL CONTROL (Days)

Stock Ratio                                                                                                            103                           102

Debtors Ratio                                                                                                        102                           111

Creditors Ratio                                                                                                        24                             28

SOLVENCY RATIOS (Times)

Gearing Ratio                                                                                                       1.80                          1.74

Liabilities Ratio                                                                                                    3.63                          3.72

Times Interest Earned Ratio                                                                             1.18                          1.27

PERFORMANCE RATIO (%)

Operating Profit Margin                                                                                      0.76                          0.92

Net Profit Margin                                                                                                  0.30                          0.40

Return On Net Assets                                                                                      18.23                        13.73

Return On Capital Employed                                                                          10.17                          8.76

Return On Shareholders'' Funds/Equity                                                         1.69                          2.23

Dividend Pay Out Ratio (Times)                                                                             0                                0

NOTES TO ACCOUNTS

Contingent Liabilities                                                                                               0                                0


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

 

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