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0
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<FN>
<F1>Accumulated deficit & cumulative translation adjustment.
<F2>Other income, net of expenses and includes a gain related to the settlement
of the InsurQuote marketing agreement, a gain on exchange of investment
securities and equity in losses of ChoiceParts.
<F3>Represents income tax benefit.
</FN>
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