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PRESS RELEASE |
Clorox Reports Strong Q2 Sales and Profit Growth; Provides Improved Fiscal Year 2013 Outlook
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 4, 2013 The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced strong results for its second quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2012. The company reported a 9 percent increase in sales and 18 percent growth in diluted earnings per share (EPS). Clorox also delivered one percentage point of gross margin improvement.
Im extremely pleased with our second-quarter results, said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. We had strong year-over-year sales growth, as well as another quarter of gross margin expansion, which is a testament to our focus on delivering profitable growth. Based on our 5 percent sales growth and 10 percent EPS growth in the first half of the fiscal year, we feel more optimistic about our full-year outlook.
Some information in this press release is reported on a non-GAAP basis. See Non-GAAP Financial Information below and the tables toward the end of this press release for more information and a reconciliation of key second-quarter results.
Fiscal Second-Quarter
Results
Following is a summary of key
second-quarter results. All comparisons are with the second quarter of fiscal
year 2012, unless otherwise stated.
* | 93 cents diluted earnings per share (18 percent growth) |
* | 5% volume growth |
* | 9% sales growth |
Clorox reported second-quarter earnings of $123 million, or 93 cents diluted EPS. This compares with $105 million, or 79 cents diluted EPS, in the year-ago quarter. Current-quarter results reflect higher sales and volume, as well as gross margin expansion, partially offset by higher selling and administration expenses, including continued investments in the companys information technology (IT) systems; higher manufacturing and logistics costs, which include the impact of inflationary pressures; and a higher tax rate versus the year-ago quarter. In December, Clorox completed a sale and leaseback transaction of its Oakland, Calif. general office. The company realized net cash proceeds of $108 million and recognized a gain of $6 million, or 3 cents diluted EPS, in the second quarter related to the sale and leaseback transaction.
Volume for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 5 percent. Sales grew 9 percent, with increases in all four of the companys reportable segments. The difference between sales and volume growth was mostly due to the benefit of price increases. Sales benefited from an extra shipping day in the quarter and acquisitions made in the last fiscal year, each contributing about 1.5 percentage points of growth. Excluding these items, sales grew about 5 percent. Sales also benefited from shipments to reset retail shelves with the new concentrated bleach product, as well as shipments of disinfecting products due to cold- and flu-related early third-quarter merchandising events.
Gross margin increased 100 basis points to 42.5 percent from 41.5 percent in the year-ago quarter, driven primarily by strong cost savings and the benefit of price increases, partially offset by higher manufacturing and logistics costs, which include the impact of inflationary pressures.
Year-to-date net cash provided by operations increased to $325 million from $168 million in the prior-year period. The year-over-year increase was due primarily to favorable changes in working capital and higher earnings. For the full fiscal year, Clorox anticipates free cash flow of 9 percent to 10 percent of sales. The company defines free cash flow as cash provided by operations less capital expenditures. Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $200 million to $210 million for the current fiscal year. Following the December sale and leaseback transaction related to the companys general office in Oakland, Clorox ended the quarter with an elevated cash balance. Cash and the issuance of commercial paper will be used to refinance $500 million in long-term debt maturing in March 2013.
Key Segment Results
Following is a summary of key second-quarter results by
reportable segment. All comparisons are with the second quarter of fiscal 2012,
unless otherwise stated.
(Laundry, Home Care, Professional Products)
- 13% volume increase
- 15% sales increase
- 28% pretax earnings increase
Volume growth in the segment was up double-digits, with strong results in all three business units. Home Care delivered gains on almost every brand, with the biggest contribution from Clorox® disinfecting wipes. Due to the severity of this years flu season, the Home Care business saw strong retailer buy-in and significant consumption of disinfecting wipes, as well as other Clorox-branded cleaning products. Laundry volume increased driven by retailer shelf resets and strong consumer acceptance of new concentrated Clorox® regular bleach. Gains on bleach were partially offset by lower shipments of Clorox 2® stain fighter and color booster due to continued weak category trends. Also contributing to the segments results were strong double-digit volume increases in the Professional Products Division behind the benefit of acquisitions made in fiscal 2012, as well as double-digit base business growth. Sales outpaced volume due to the benefit of price increases. Pretax earnings growth was driven by higher sales and margin expansion primarily from strong cost savings and favorable commodity costs, partially offset by higher manufacturing and logistics costs.
- 1% volume increase
- 7% sales increase
- 65% pretax earnings increase
The segments volume growth was driven primarily by an increase in early shipments in the Charcoal business ahead of the upcoming grilling season. Cat Litter volume was flat primarily due to the negative volume impact of last Mays price increases. Glad® sales were up, but volume was down primarily driven by decreased shipments in base trash bags and food bags. Volume declines were partially offset by continued strong growth in premium trash bag products such as Glad® OdorShield® trash bags with Febreze®. Segment sales growth outpaced volume growth primarily due to the benefit of previous price increases across all three businesses, as well as favorable product mix. Pretax earnings growth was driven largely by higher sales and margin expansion primarily from strong cost savings of more than $9 million and favorable product mix.
Lifestyle(Dressings and Sauces, Water Filtration, Natural Personal Care)
- 7% volume increase
- 8% sales increase
- 1% pretax earnings increase
Volume growth in the segment was driven by double-digit shipment gains in the Burts Bees business, reflecting base business growth, new product innovation in lip care and increased shipments of face products during the holiday season. The Food business also saw strong volume growth primarily from higher shipments of Hidden Valley® products due to strong base business growth and the launch of new non-ranch dressings.Volume declined in the Water Filtration business due to category softness. Segment sales outpaced volume due to previous price increases. Pretax earnings growth reflected higher sales and strong cost savings, offset by higher selling and administrative expenses, unfavorable product mix and higher advertising investments.
(All countries outside of the U.S.)
- 3% volume decrease
- 3% sales increase
- 24% pretax earnings decrease
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Volume declined in the segment largely due to decreased shipments in Latin America and Canada. Latin America volume was down mid-single digits, but sales were up due to the benefit of price increases. Outside of Latin America and Canada, volume results were generally positive. Overall segment sales increased primarily due to the benefit of price increases. The 24 percent pre-tax earnings decline of $8 million was due to margin compression, driven in part by significant inflation impacting manufacturing and logistics costs, expenses associated with IT systems implementation in Latin America and the impact of price controls in Venezuela and Argentina.
Clorox provided an improved financial outlook for fiscal 2013:
* | 3-5 percent sales growth (previously 2-4 percent) |
* | EBIT margin up 25-50 basis points (unchanged) |
* | Diluted EPS in the range of $4.25-$4.35 (previously $4.20-$4.35) |
Clorox now anticipates sales growth for fiscal 2013 in the range of 3 percent to 5 percent, versus the companys previous outlook of 2 percent to 4 percent. This reflects strong results in the first half of the fiscal year, continued category growth, product innovation across many of the companys brands and the benefit of previously implemented prices increases. Uncertainty in some international markets, particularly in Venezuela and Argentina, as well as a more challenging comparison to strong sales growth of nearly 6 percent in the second half of fiscal 2012, continue to be factors in the companys fiscal 2013 outlook.
The company continues to expect earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin to increase by 25-50 basis points for the fiscal year, reflecting strong cost savings and the benefit of price increases. Commodity costs are estimated to be about flat versus the prior year. The companys outlook reflects a range of 5 to 10 cents of diluted EPS impact related to a possible currency devaluation in Venezuela and continued difficulty in implementing price increases in the country. The updated outlook also reflects higher advertising spending and a higher tax rate in the second half of the fiscal year versus the same period in fiscal 2012.
Clorox continues to expect spending against its systems and facilities investments, as well as other infrastructure-related investments, to be about equal to fiscal 2012, or in the range of $50 million to $55 million.
Net of all these factors, Clorox now anticipates fiscal 2013 diluted EPS in the range of $4.25 to $4.35 versus the companys previous outlook of $4.20 to $4.35.
Were pleased to be raising our outlook for sales and earnings, recognizing the companys strong first-half results, including significant margin growth, said Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer Steve Robb. Im confident about the plans for the remainder of the year, including increased investments in demand-building programs to support product launches and the health of our brands. In addition, our outlook includes an increased contingency given the ongoing challenges in Venezuela, including a possible currency devaluation.
For More Detailed Financial Information
Visit the Investors: Financial Reporting: Financial Results section of the companys website at TheCloroxCompany.com for the following:
* | Supplemental volume and sales growth information |
* | Supplemental gross margin driver information |
* | Reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial information, including earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) |
* | Supplemental balance sheet, cash flow information and fiscal year-to-date free cash flow reconciliation |
* | Supplemental price-change information |
Note: Percentage and basis-point changes noted in this press release are calculated based on rounded numbers. Supplemental materials are available in the Investors: Financial Reporting: Financial Results section of the companys website at TheCloroxCompany.com.
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The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a leading multinational manufacturer and
marketer of consumer and professional products with approximately 8,400
employees and fiscal year 2012 revenues of $5.5 billion. Clorox markets some of
the most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and
cleaning products, Clorox Healthcare, HealthLink®,
Aplicare® and Dispatch® products, Green Works®
naturally derived products, Pine-Sol® cleaners, Poett®
home care products, Fresh Step® cat litter, Glad® bags,
wraps and containers, Kingsford® charcoal, Hidden Valley®
and KC Masterpiece® dressings and sauces, Brita®
water-filtration products, and Burt's Bees® and gud®
natural personal care products. Nearly 90 percent of the company's brands hold
the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories. Clorox's
commitment to corporate responsibility includes making a positive difference in
its communities. In fiscal year 2012, The Clorox Company Foundation awarded $3.5
million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $15 million.
For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. Except for historical information,
matters discussed above, including statements about future volume, sales, costs,
cost savings, earnings, cash flows, plans, objectives, expectations, growth, or
profitability, are forward-looking statements based on managements estimates,
assumptions and projections. Words such as will, could, may, expects,
anticipates, targets, goals, projects, intends, plans, believes,
seeks, estimates, and variations on such words, and similar expressions, are
intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual
results could differ materially from those discussed above. Important factors
that could affect performance and cause results to differ materially from
managements expectations are described in the sections entitled Risk Factors
and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2012, as updated from time to time in the companys SEC filings. These factors
include, but are not limited to: the companys costs, including volatility and
increases in commodity costs such as resin, diesel, chlor-alkali, sodium
hypochlorite, high-strength bleach, agricultural commodities and other raw
materials; increases in energy costs; the ability of the company to implement
and generate expected savings from its programs to reduce costs, including its
supply chain restructuring and other restructuring plans; supply disruptions or
any future supply constraints that may affect key commodities or product inputs;
risks inherent in relationships with suppliers, including sole-source or
single-source suppliers; risks related to the handling and/or transportation of
hazardous substances, including, but not limited to, chlorine; the success of
the companys strategies; the ability to manage and realize the benefits of
joint ventures and other cooperative relationships, including the companys
joint venture regarding the companys Glad® plastic bags, wraps and
containers business, and the agreements relating to the provision of information
technology, procure to pay and other key services by third parties; risks
relating to acquisitions, mergers and divestitures, and the costs associated
therewith; risks inherent in maintaining an effective system of internal
controls, including the potential impact of acquisitions or the use of
third-party service providers, and the need to refine controls to adjust for
accounting, financial reporting and other organizational changes or business
conditions; the ability of the company to successfully manage tax, regulatory,
product liability, intellectual property, environmental and other legal matters,
including the risk resulting from joint and several liability for environmental
contingencies and risks inherent in litigation, including class action
litigation and International litigation; risks related to maintaining and
updating the companys information systems, including potential disruptions,
costs and the ability of the company to implement adequate information systems
in order to support the current business and to support the companys potential
growth; the ability of the company to develop commercially successful products
that delight the consumer; consumer and customer reaction to price changes;
actions by competitors; risks related to customer concentration;
customer-specific ordering patterns and trends; risks arising out of natural
disasters; the impact of disease outbreaks, or pandemics on the companys
suppliers or customers operations; changes in the companys tax rate;
unfavorable worldwide, regional or local general economic and marketplace
conditions and events, including consumer confidence and consumer spending
levels, the rate of economic growth, the rate of inflation or deflation, and the
financial condition of the companys customers, suppliers and service providers;
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and other risks of international
operations, including government-imposed price controls; unfavorable political
conditions in the countries where the company does business and other
operational risks in such countries; the impact of the volatility of the debt
and equity markets on the companys cost of borrowing, cost of capital and
access to funds, including commercial paper and its credit facility; risks
relating to changes in the companys capital structure, including risks related
to the companys ability to implement share repurchase plans and the impact
thereof on the companys capital structure and
earnings per share; the impact of any unanticipated restructuring or
asset-impairment charges and the ability of the company to successfully
implement restructuring plans; risks arising from declines in cash flow, whether
resulting from declining sales, declining product categories, higher cost
levels, tax payments, debt payments, share repurchases, higher capital spending,
interest cost increases greater than managements expectations, interest rate
fluctuations, increases in debt or changes in credit ratings, or otherwise; the
costs and availability of shipping and transport services; potential costs in
the event of stockholder activism; and the companys ability to maintain its
business reputation and the reputation of its brands.
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The companys forward-looking statements in this press release are based on managements current views and assumptions regarding future events and speak only as of their dates. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the federal securities laws.
Non-GAAP Financial
Information
This press release contains
non-GAAP financial information relating to free cash flow, EBIT margin and sales
growth. The company has included reconciliations of non-GAAP financial
information related to sales growth and EBIT margin to the most directly
comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in the U.S. (GAAP). See the end of this press release for
these reconciliations.
The company has disclosed information related to free cash flow, EBIT margin and sales growth on a non-GAAP basis to supplement its condensed consolidated statements of earnings presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain items that are included in the companys results reported in accordance with GAAP, including interest income, interest expense, the impact of foreign currency exchange transactions and acquisitions.
Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful additional information to investors about current trends in the companys operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons. Management uses free cash flow to help assess the cash generation ability of the business and funds available for investing activities, such as acquisitions, investing in the business to drive growth, and financing activities, including debt payments, dividend payments and share repurchases. Free cash flow does not represent cash available only for discretionary expenditures, since the Company has mandatory debt service requirements and other contractual and non-discretionary expenditures. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the comparable GAAP measures. In addition, these non-GAAP measures may not be the same as similar measures provided by other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation and items being excluded. They should only be read in connection with the companys condensed consolidated statements of earnings presented in accordance with GAAP.
- Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Reportable Segment Information and Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
- Reconciliation of Second-Quarter 2013 Sales Growth and Fiscal Year 2012 EBIT margin
Media Relations
Aileen Zerrudo (510) 271-3075, aileen.zerrudo@clorox.com
Kathryn Caulfield (510) 271-7209, kathryn.caulfield@clorox.com
Investor Relations
Lisah Burhan (510) 271-3269, lisah.burhan@clorox.com
Steve Austenfeld (510) 271-2270, steve.austenfeld@clorox.com
For recent presentations made by company management and other investor materials, visit http://investors.thecloroxcompany.com/events.cfm.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Earnings (Unaudited)
Dollars in millions,
except share and per share amounts
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
12/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | 12/31/2012 | 12/31/2011 | |||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,325 | $ | 1,221 | $ | 2,663 | $ | 2,526 | ||||||||
Cost of products sold | 762 | 714 | 1,526 | 1,473 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 563 | 507 | 1,137 | 1,053 | ||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expenses | 204 | 184 | 399 | 374 | ||||||||||||
Advertising costs | 116 | 115 | 238 | 233 | ||||||||||||
Research and development costs | 31 | 29 | 61 | 57 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 33 | 30 | 66 | 59 | ||||||||||||
Other income, net | (9 | ) | (6 | ) | (9 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 188 | 155 | 382 | 342 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes | 65 | 50 | 126 | 107 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 123 | $ | 105 | $ | 256 | $ | 235 | ||||||||
Earnings per share | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.79 | $ | 1.96 | $ | 1.78 | ||||||||
Diluted | 0.93 | 0.79 | 1.94 | 1.76 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 130,991 | 131,112 | 130,630 | 131,540 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 132,444 | 132,358 | 132,120 | 133,022 |
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Reportable Segment
Information
(Unaudited)
Dollars in
millions
Second Quarter | Net Sales | Earnings (Losses) Before Income Taxes | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/12 | 12/31/11 | % Change (1) | 12/31/12 | 12/31/11 | % Change (1) | ||||||||||||||||
Cleaning Segment | $ | 425 | $ | 370 | 15% | $ | 100 | $ | 78 | 28 | % | ||||||||||
Household Segment | 357 | 334 | 7% | 56 | 34 | 65 | % | ||||||||||||||
Lifestyle Segment | 237 | 219 | 8% | 70 | 69 | 1 | % | ||||||||||||||
International Segment | 306 | 298 | 3% | 25 | 33 | -24 | % | ||||||||||||||
Corporate | - | - | - | (63 | ) | (59 | ) | 7 | % | ||||||||||||
Total Company | $ | 1,325 | $ | 1,221 | 9% | $ | 188 | $ | 155 | 21 | % | ||||||||||
Year-to-Date | Net Sales | Earnings (Losses) Before Income Taxes | |||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/12 | 12/31/11 | % Change (1) | 12/31/12 | 12/31/11 | % Change (1) | ||||||||||||||||
Cleaning Segment | $ | 897 | $ | 809 | 11% | $ | 220 | $ | 186 | 18 | % | ||||||||||
Household Segment | 712 | 700 | 2% | 106 | 76 | 39 | % | ||||||||||||||
Lifestyle Segment | 445 | 425 | 5% | 126 | 124 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||
International Segment | 609 | 592 | 3% | 53 | 73 | -27 | % | ||||||||||||||
Corporate | - | - | - | (123 | ) | (117 | ) | 5 | % | ||||||||||||
Total Company | $ | 2,663 | $ | 2,526 | 5% | $ | 382 | $ | 342 | 12 | % | ||||||||||
(1) Percentages based on rounded numbers. |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets
Dollars in millions
12/31/2012 | 6/30/2012 | 12/31/2011 | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Current assets | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 445 | $ | 267 | $ | 297 | |||||
Receivables, net | 511 | 576 | 489 | ||||||||
Inventories, net | 444 | 384 | 451 | ||||||||
Other current assets | 152 | 149 | 111 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 1,552 | 1,376 | 1,348 | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,051 | 1,081 | 1,041 | ||||||||
Goodwill | 1,119 | 1,112 | 1,093 | ||||||||
Trademarks, net | 556 | 556 | 566 | ||||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 79 | 86 | 103 | ||||||||
Other assets | 145 | 144 | 139 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 4,502 | $ | 4,355 | $ | 4,290 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) | |||||||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||||
Notes and loans payable | $ | 5 | $ | 300 | $ | 476 | |||||
Current maturities of long-term debt | 500 | 850 | 350 | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 365 | 412 | 345 | ||||||||
Accrued liabilities | 493 | 494 | 438 | ||||||||
Income taxes payable | 10 | 5 | 28 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,373 | 2,061 | 1,637 | ||||||||
Long-term debt | 2,169 | 1,571 | 2,070 | ||||||||
Other liabilities | 788 | 739 | 641 | ||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 116 | 119 | 141 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 4,446 | 4,490 | 4,489 | ||||||||
Contingencies | |||||||||||
Stockholders equity (deficit) | |||||||||||
Preferred stock | - | - | - | ||||||||
Common stock | 159 | 159 | 159 | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 644 | 633 | 616 | ||||||||
Retained earnings | 1,430 | 1,350 | 1,210 | ||||||||
Treasury shares | (1,801 | ) | (1,881 | ) | (1,861 | ) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive net losses | (376 | ) | (396 | ) | (323 | ) | |||||
Stockholders equity (deficit) | 56 | (135 | ) | (199 | ) | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity (deficit) | $ | 4,502 | $ | 4,355 | $ | 4,290 |
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The tables below present the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and other supplemental information. See Non-GAAP Financial Information above for further information regarding the companys use of non-GAAP financial measures.
Second-Quarter Sales Growth Reconciliation
Fiscal | Fiscal | |||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Base sales growth non-GAAP | 7.1 | % | 4.0 | % | ||
Foreign exchange | -0.1 | -0.5 | ||||
Acquisitions | 1.5 | -- | ||||
Total sales growth GAAP | 8.5 | % | 3.5 | % |
Fiscal Year 2012 EBIT(1) Margin Reconciliation
Fiscal | ||
2012 | ||
Earnings from continuing operations before income | ||
taxes GAAP | $791 | |
Less: Interest income | -3 | |
Add: Interest expense | 125 | |
EBIT (1) non-GAAP | $913 | |
EBIT margin(2) non-GAAP | 16.7% | |
Net Sales | $5,468 |
(1) | EBIT represents Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Interest and Taxes |
(2) | EBIT margin is a measure of EBIT as a percentage of net sales. |
For Gross Margin Drivers, please refer to the Supplemental Information: Gross Margin Driver page in the Financial Results section of the companys website TheCloroxCompany.com.
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