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Exhibit 99.1
 
PRESS RELEASE
 


August 9, 2011

COMPANY CONTACT:
INVESTOR CONTACTS:
FutureFuel Corp.
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Lee E. Mikles, CEO
Jody Cain (Jcain@lhai.com)
(805) 565-9800
www.futurefuelcorporation.com
(310) 691-7100

FutureFuel Second Quarter Revenues Increase 45% to $74.7 Million

Reports net income of $8.4 million; adjusted EBITDA of $13.2 Million

Conference call begins at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time August 10

CLAYTON, Mo. (August 9, 2011) FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF), a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, today announced financial results from the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.

Second Quarter 2011 Financial Highlights (all comparisons are with the second quarter of 2010)

Revenues were $74.7 million, up 45% from $51.7 million
Adjusted EBITDA was $13.2 million, up three-fold from $4.3 million
Net income increased to $8.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, from $2.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share

First Half 2011 Financial Highlights (all comparisons are with the first half of 2010 unless otherwise noted)

Revenues were $130.0 million, up 31% from $99.5 million
Adjusted EBITDA was $22.0 million, a 77% increase from $12.4 million
Net income increased to $11.2 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, from $6.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share
Cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash and cash equivalents) and marketable securities were $147.3 million as of June 30, 2011, compared with $121.0 million as of December 31, 2010

“We are reporting strong quarterly revenue growth from our biofuels business due mainly to the reinstatement of the $1.00 per gallon federal fuel blenders’ credit in December 2010 as well as increased demand,” said Lee Mikles, FutureFuel president and chief executive officer.  “Revenues from our chemicals business declined compared with last year’s second quarter due primarily to lower sales of our bleach activator.  Our customer has stated that it intends to decrease purchases, but the quantity of such decrease has not been specified.  We are working collaboratively with our customer to assess their future demand, which demand may continue to decline.  However, the financial impact of any such decline is not known at this time.  Sharply higher net income for the 2011 second quarter compares with a decline in net income for the 2011 first quarter as a result of losses on derivative instruments due to the timing of the sale of the biofuel inventory that was hedged. Given the nature of our biofuel business, this timing issue can have an impact on quarterly financial results, while leveling out over time.

 
 

 
 
“Among year-to-date corporate milestones, shares of FutureFuel began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in March and FutureFuel was added to the Russell 3000® Index as of late June.  In May we entered into a three-year at-the-market offering agreement with Stifel Nicolaus Weisel to sell up to 3 million shares of common stock, providing us with access to additional capital.  As of this date, approximately 1.3 million shares had been sold, raising $15.8 million in net proceeds for FutureFuel.

“With the reinstatement of the $1.00 per gallon federal fuel blenders’ credit this year, we expect year-over-year growth in our biofuels business segment for the second half of 2011,” he added.  “However, the blenders’ credit is due to expire at year end, and failure to extend this credit could have a material adverse effect on our biofuels business segment.”

Financial Overview and Key Operating Metrics

Financial and operating metrics, which include non-GAAP financial measures, include:
 
FutureFuel Corp.
Certain Financial and Operating Metrics
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
   
% Change
 
Revenues
  $ 74,728     $ 51,714     $ 23,014       45 %
Income from operations
  $ 12,656     $ 4,241     $ 8,415       198 %
Net income
  $ 8,439     $ 2,763     $ 5,676       205 %
Earnings per common share – basic
  $ 0.21     $ 0.08                  
Earnings per common share – diluted
  $ 0.21     $ 0.07                  
Capital expenditures (net of customer reimbursements and grants)
  $ 2,624     $ 1,247     $ 1,377       110 %
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities
  $ 147,281     $ 128,403     $ 18,878       15 %
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 13,173     $ 4,266     $ 8,907       209 %

   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
   
% Change
 
Revenues
  $ 129,969     $ 99,477     $ 30,492       31 %
Income from operations
  $ 15,874     $ 10,020     $ 5,854       58 %
Net income
  $ 11,153     $ 6,422     $ 4,731       74 %
Earnings per common share – basic
  $ 0.28     $ 0.19                  
Earnings per common share – diluted
  $ 0.28     $ 0.19                  
Capital expenditures (net of customer reimbursements and grants)
  $ 4,869     $ 3,001     $ 1,868       62 %
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 22,053     $ 12,430     $ 9,623       77 %

Second Quarter Financial and Business Summary
 
FutureFuel reported revenues of $74.7 million for the second quarter of 2011, an increase 45% from the second quarter of 2010.  Revenues from the chemicals segment decreased 8% to $36.8 million, resulting predominately from decreasing sales of the bleach activator product due to reduced volumes; however, price and volume differences seen in other products helped to minimize these affects.  Revenues from the biofuels segment were $37.9 million, and include increasing regional sales of blended biodiesel and unblended petrodiesel.  The volumes of biodiesel and blended biodiesel sold in the second quarter of 2010 were limited due to the expiration of the $1.00 biodiesel blenders’ credit.  With the reinstatement of this credit in December 2010, biodiesel sales have resumed.  The reinstatement of the biodiesel blenders’ credit in December 2010 after its expiration in December 2009 makes a comparison of biofuel revenues for second quarter 2011 to second quarter 2010 meaningless.
 
Income from operations increased to $12.7 million from $4.2 million for the second quarter of 2010.  FutureFuel does not report income from operations by segment, but does report segment gross profit.  The chemicals segment gross profit decreased 19% to $7.1 million and the biofuels segment gross profit increased to $8.4 million from a $2.4 million negative gross profit in the prior year.
 
 
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Chemicals segment gross profit decreased primarily as a result of the decline in sales volumes of the bleach activator product along with the incurrence of certain expenses that FutureFuel could not pass along to its customers.  The increase in biofuels segment gross profit was primarily the result of the reinstatement of the $1.00 federal blenders’ credit and increased demand.  Gains and losses on derivative instruments are a component of FutureFuel’s hedging activities.  Such gains totaled $2.0 million for the second quarter of 2011, compared with gains of $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2010.  FutureFuel’s immediate recognition of derivative instrument gains and losses can cause net income to be volatile from quarter to quarter due to the timing of the valuation change in the derivative instruments relative to the sale of biofuel.
 
FutureFuel reported net income of $8.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2011, compared with net income of $2.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2010.  Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2011 was $13.2 million, up sharply from $4.3 million in the second quarter of 2010.
 
Six Month Financial Summary
 
FutureFuel reported revenues of $130.0 million for the first half of 2011, an increase of 31% from the first half of 2010.  Revenues from the chemicals segment declined 3% to $81.5 million and revenues from the biofuels segment were $48.4 million.
 
FutureFuel reported income from operations of $15.9 million for the first six months of 2011, an increase of 58% from the first six months of 2010.  The chemicals segment gross profit of $14.8 million decreased 17% from the first half of 2010 and the biofuels segment gross profit of $5.6 million increased from a $3.7 million negative gross profit in the comparable period last year.  Losses on derivative instruments were $1.8 million in the first six months of 2011, compared with gains of $1.5 million for the first six months of 2010.
 
FutureFuel reported net income of $11.2 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2011, compared with net income of $6.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2010.  Adjusted EBITDA for the first six months of 2011 was $22.1 million, compared with $12.4 million for the first six months of 2010, an increase of 77%.
 
Capital Expenditures
 
Capital expenditures were $15.3 million for the first half of 2011, compared with $3.9 million for the first half of 2010.  This increase was primarily due to FutureFuel undertaking capital projects on behalf of certain customers.  FutureFuel is reimbursed for a portion of these expenditures by certain customers and grants as summarized in the following table.
 
   
First Half, 2011
   
First Half, 2010
 
Capital expenditures
  $ 15,325     $ 3,896  
Cash received from customers and grants as reimbursement of capital expenditures
    (10,456 )     (895 )
Net cash paid for capital expenditures
  $ 4,869     $ 3,001  

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Marketable and Auction Rate Securities
 
Cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash and cash equivalents) and marketable securities totaled $147.3 million as of June 30, 2011, compared with $121.0 million as of December 31, 2010.  These balances increased primarily due to cash generated by FutureFuel’s operations and sales proceeds of FutureFuel’s common stock under its at-the-market offering.
 
Conference Call and Webcast
 
A conference call and webcast will be held tomorrow, August 10, 2011 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time (8:00 a.m. Central time). To access the conference call, dial 800-232-9476 (U.S. and Canada) or 706-679-2538 (international callers).  The webcast will also be available in the investor relations section of the company’s website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com.  A replay of the call and webcast will begin approximately two hours after the live call has ended. To access the replay, dial 855-859-2056 (U.S. and Canada) or 404-537-3406 (international callers) and enter the conference ID number:  88092525.
 
 
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About FutureFuel
 
FutureFuel is a leading manufacturer of diversified chemical products and biobased products comprised of biofuels and biobased specialty chemical products.  In its chemicals business, it manufactures specialty chemicals for specific customers (custom manufacturing) as well as multi-customer specialty chemicals (performance chemicals).  Its custom manufacturing product portfolio includes a bleach activator for a major detergent manufacturer, a proprietary herbicide and intermediates for a major life sciences company, and chlorinated polyolefin adhesion promoters and antioxidant precursors for a major chemical company.  The performance chemicals product portfolio includes polymer (nylon) modifiers and several small-volume specialty chemicals for diverse applications.  In its biofuels segment, the company predominantly produces biodiesel.  Visit www.futurefuelcorporation.com for more information on FutureFuel.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements deal with FutureFuel’s current plans, intentions, beliefs, and expectations, and statements of future economic performance.  Statements containing such terms as “believe,” “do not believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” and other phrases of similar meaning are considered to contain uncertainty and are forward-looking statements.  In addition, from time to time FutureFuel or its representatives have made or will make forward-looking statements orally or in writing.  Furthermore, such forward-looking statements may be included in various filings that the company makes with United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in press releases, or in oral statements made by or with the approval of one of FutureFuel’s authorized executive officers.
 
These forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements.  Factors that might cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, those set forth under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in FutureFuel’s Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2010 and in its future filings made with the SEC.  An investor should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this document which reflect FutureFuel’s management’s opinions only as of their respective dates.  Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revisions to forward-looking statements.  The risks and uncertainties described in this document and in current and future filings with the SEC are not the only ones FutureFuel faces.  New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the company to predict which will arise.  There may be additional risks not presently known to the company or that the company currently believes are immaterial to its business.  In addition, FutureFuel cannot assess the impact of each factor on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.  If any such risks occur, FutureFuel’s business, operating results, liquidity, and financial condition could be materially affected in an adverse manner.  An investor should consult any additional disclosures FutureFuel has made or will make in its reports to the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and any amendments thereto.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to FutureFuel or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this document.
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
In this press release, FutureFuel used adjusted EBITDA as a key operating metric.  Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure.  Adjusted EBITDA is not a substitute for operating income, net income, or cash flow from operating activities (each as determined in accordance with GAAP), as a measure of performance or liquidity.  Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of results as reported under GAAP.  FutureFuel defines adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization expenses, excluding, when applicable, non-cash share-based compensation, public offering expenses, acquisition-related transaction costs, purchase accounting adjustments, loss on disposal of property and equipment, gains or losses on derivative instruments, and other non-operating income or expense.  Information relating to adjusted EBITDA is provided so that investors have the same data that management employs in assessing the overall operation of FutureFuel’s business.  FutureFuel’s calculation of adjusted EBITDA may be different from similarly titled measures used by other companies; therefore, the results of its calculation are not necessarily comparable to the results of other companies.
 
Adjusted EBITDA allows FutureFuel’s chief operating decision makers to assess the performance of FutureFuel’s business on a consolidated basis to assess the ability of its operating segments to produce operating cash flow to fund working capital needs, to fund capital expenditures, and to pay dividends.  In particular, FutureFuel management believes that adjusted EBITDA permits a comparative assessment of FutureFuel’s operating performance, relative to a performance based on GAAP results, while isolating the effects of depreciation and amortization, which may vary among its operating segments without any correlation to their underlying operating performance, and of non-cash share-based compensation, which is a non-cash expense that varies widely among similar companies, and gains and losses on derivative instruments, whose immediate recognition can cause net income to be volatile from quarter to quarter due to the timing of the valuation change in the derivative instruments relative to the sale of biofuel.
 
A table included in this earnings release reconciles adjusted EBITDA with net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
 
 
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FutureFuel Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 94,525     $ 91,057  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $10
    30,498       35,165  
Inventory
    40,376       37,372  
Marketable securities
    52,756       28,200  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
    -       21,086  
Other current assets
    2,520       2,774  
Total current assets
    220,675       215,654  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    137,605       125,007  
Other assets
    2,259       2,495  
Total noncurrent assets
    139,864       127,502  
Total Assets
  $ 360,539     $ 343,156  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Accounts payable
  $ 14,678     $ 15,096  
Short position – marketable debt securities
    -       19,295  
Other current liabilities
    13,613       9,768  
Total current liabilities
    28,291       44,159  
Deferred revenue – long-term
    29,712       17,118  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    30,322       29,556  
Total noncurrent liabilities
    60,034       46,674  
Total Liabilities
    88,325       90,833  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 41,297,834 and 39,978,849 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    4       4  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    959       525  
Additional paid in capital
    253,423       237,123  
Retained earnings
    17,828       14,671  
Total stockholders’ equity
    272,214       252,323  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 360,539     $ 343,156  


 
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FutureFuel Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues
  $ 74,728     $ 51,714  
Cost of goods sold and distribution
    59,299       45,412  
Gross profit
    15,429       6,302  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    1,912       1,175  
Research and development expenses
    861       886  
      2,773       2,061  
Income from operations
    12,656       4,241  
Other income
    716       231  
Income before income taxes
    13,372       4,472  
Provision for income taxes
    4,933       1,709  
Net income
  $ 8,439     $ 2,763  
                 
Earnings per common share
               
Basic
  $ 0.21     $ 0.08  
Diluted
  $ 0.21     $ 0.07  
Weighted average shares outstanding
               
Basic
    40,234,242       36,773,695  
Diluted
    40,438,023       37,522,593  
                 
Comprehensive Income
               
Net income
  $ 8,439     $ 2,763  
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of $(346) in 2011 and $(41) in 2010
    (553 )     (66 )
Comprehensive income
  $ 7,886     $ 2,697  

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues
  $ 129,969     $ 99,477  
Cost of goods sold and distribution
    109,542       85,234  
Gross profit
    20,427       14,243  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    2,939       2,437  
Research and development expenses
    1,614       1,786  
      4,553       4,223  
Income from operations
    15,874       10,020  
Other income
    1,448       371  
Income before income taxes
    17,322       10,391  
Provision for income taxes
    6,169       3,969  
Net income
  $ 11,153     $ 6,422  
                 
Earnings per common share
               
Basic
  $ 0.28     $ 0.19  
Diluted
  $ 0.28     $ 0.19  
Weighted average shares outstanding
               
Basic
    40,109,268       33,040,280  
Diluted
    40,285,249       34,261,022  
                 
Comprehensive Income
               
Net income
  $ 11,153     $ 6,422  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $272 in 2011 and $37 in 2010
    434       60  
Comprehensive income
  $ 11,587     $ 6,482  

 
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FutureFuel Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows provided by operating activities
           
Net income
  $ 11,153     $ 6,422  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    3,884       3,803  
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes
    478       (253 )
Change in fair value of derivative instruments and marketable securities
    984       (430 )
Loss on the sale of investments
    148       4  
Losses on disposals of fixed assets
    27       42  
Stock based compensation
    502       -  
Noncash interest expense
    11       11  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    4,915       (1,715 )
Accounts receivable – related parties
    (247 )     -  
Inventory
    (3,004 )     (2,843 )
Income taxes receivable
    519       112  
Prepaid expenses
    386       537  
Prepaid expenses – related parties
    -       23  
Accrued interest on marketable securities
    (123 )     (5 )
Other assets
    274       194  
Accounts payable
    (368 )     (4,281 )
Accounts payable – related parties
    (50 )     (284 )
Income taxes payable
    1,849       -  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    1,832       1,856  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities – related parties
    23       (47 )
Deferred revenue
    11,602       4,647  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    -       21  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    34,795       7,814  
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Restricted cash
    21,086       -  
Collateralization of derivative instruments
    (1,920 )     9  
Purchase of marketable securities
    (70,072 )     (6,034 )
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities
    27,090       425  
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
    12       -  
Capital expenditures
    (15,325 )     (3,896 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (39,129 )     (9,496 )
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from the issuance of stock
    15,798       67,994  
Purchase of warrants
    -       (878 )
Payment of dividend
    (7,996 )     (15,062 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    7,802       52,054  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    3,468       50,372  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    91,057       65,512  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 94,525     $ 115,884  
                 
Cash paid for interest
  $ -     $ -  
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 2,857     $ 4,090  
Non-cash capital expenditures
  $ 1,134     $ -  

 
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FutureFuel Corp.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure to Financial Measure
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 13,173     $ 4,266  
Depreciation and amortization
    (1,973 )     (1,866 )
Non-cash share-based compensation
    (502 )     -  
Interest income
    811       222  
Interest expense
    (36 )     (5 )
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
    (21 )     (18 )
Gains on derivative instruments
    1,957       1,877  
Other income, net
    (37 )     (4 )
Income tax expense
    (4,933 )     (1,709 )
Net income
  $ 8,439     $ 2,763  

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 22,053     $ 12,430  
Depreciation and amortization
    (3,884 )     (3,803 )
Non-cash share-based compensation
    (502 )     -  
Interest income
    1,587       344  
Interest expense
    (170 )     (11 )
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
    (27 )     (42 )
Losses/gains on derivative instruments
    (1,793 )     1,477  
Other income, net
    58       (4 )
Income tax expense
    (6,169 )     (3,969 )
Net income
  $ 11,153     $ 6,422  

 
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FutureFuel Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Segment Income
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues
           
Chemicals
  $ 36,851     $ 40,255  
Biofuels
    37,877       11,459  
Revenues
  $ 74,728     $ 51,714  
                 
Segment gross profit
               
Chemicals
  $ 7,068     $ 8,706  
Biofuels
    8,361       (2,404 )
Segment gross profit
    15,429       6,302  
Corporate expenses
    (2,773 )     (2,061 )
Income before interest and taxes
    12,656       4,241  
Interest and other income
    811       240  
Interest and other expense
    (95 )     (9 )
Provision for income taxes
    (4,933 )     (1,709 )
Net income
  $ 8,439     $ 2,763  


   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues
           
Chemicals
  $ 81,547     $ 83,857  
Biofuels
    48,422       15,620  
Revenues
  $ 129,969     $ 99,477  
                 
Segment gross profit
               
Chemicals
  $ 14,842     $ 17,932  
Biofuels
    5,585       (3,689 )
Segment gross profit
    20,427       14,243  
Corporate expenses
    (4,553 )     (4,223 )
Income before interest and taxes
    15,874       10,020  
Interest and other income
    1,645       386  
Interest and other expense
    (197 )     (15 )
Provision for income taxes
    (6,169 )     (3,969 )
Net income
  $ 11,153     $ 6,422  

Depreciation is allocated to segment costs of goods sold based on plant usage.  The total assets and capital expenditures of FutureFuel have not been allocated to individual segments as large portions of these assets are shared to varying degrees by each segment, causing such an allocation to be of little value.
 
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