LOOMIS FARGO & CO
10-Q, 2000-11-03
DETECTIVE, GUARD & ARMORED CAR SERVICES
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR SECTION 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
 
LOOMIS, FARGO & CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware    333-24689    76-0521092
(State or other jurisdiction)    (Commission File Number)    (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
File No. 333-24689-01    File No. 333-24689-02    File No. 333-24689-04
LFC Holding Corporation    Loomis, Fargo & Co.    Loomis, Fargo & Co. of Puerto Rico
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in
its Charter)
   (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in
its Charter)
   (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in
its Charter)
 
Delaware    Texas    Tennessee
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
   (State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
   (State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
75-2371825    75-0117200    66-0215016
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
2500 CityWest Blvd., Suite 900 Houston, Texas    77042
(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)
 
Registrants’ telephone number, including area code: (713) 435-6700
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants: (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
 
As of November 2, 2000, 10,000,000 shares of the Common Stock, $0.01 par value, of Loomis, Fargo & Co.; 2,652,705 shares of the Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, of LFC Holding Corporation; 1,000 shares of the Common Stock, $10.00 par value, of Loomis, Fargo & Co. (a Texas corporation); and 250 shares of Common Stock, no par value, of Loomis, Fargo & Co. of Puerto Rico, were outstanding.
 
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
Loomis, Fargo & Co.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
       September 30,
2000

     December 31,
1999

Assets          
Current assets:          
          Cash and cash equivalents      $    2,962        $    3,905  
          Accounts receivable, net      26,581        25,757  
          Prepaid expenses and other current assets      5,758        4,915  
     
     
  
                    Total current assets      35,301        34,577  
 
Property and equipment, net      50,775        46,744  
Deferred taxes, net      8,017        6,823  
Intangible assets, net      92,784        96,468  
Other assets, net      2,635        3,445  
     
     
  
Total assets      $189,512        $188,057  
     
     
  
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Current liabilities:
          Accounts payable      $  13,958        $  18,937  
          Accrued expenses and other current liabilities      31,229        29,501  
          Current portion, long-term debt—affiliates             2,904  
          Current portion, capital lease obligations      70        292  
     
     
  
                    Total current liabilities      45,257        51,634  
 
Long-term liabilities:
          Long-term debt      133,650        128,700  
          Capital lease obligations      51        37  
          Other long-term liabilities      9,891        10,796  
     
     
  
                    Total long-term liabilities      143,592        139,533  
 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
          Common stock      100        100  
          Additional paid-in capital      24,755        24,755  
          Accumulated deficit      (24,192 )      (27,965 )
     
     
  
                    Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)      663        (3,110 )
     
     
  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)      $189,512        $188,057  
     
     
  
 
See Accompanying Notes.
 
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Loomis, Fargo & Co.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
       Three Months Ended
September 30,

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,

       2000
     1999
     2000
     1999
Revenues      $93,248      $94,665      $283,516      $283,517
Cost of operations:
          Payroll and related expense      58,179      58,392      177,949      174,715
          Vehicle expense      10,331      10,402      31,360      32,272
          Facilities expense      4,033      4,205      12,088      12,366
          Other operating expenses      15,181      16,718      45,437      49,992
          Restructuring expense                482     
     
  
  
  
       87,724      89,717      267,316      269,345
     
  
  
  
Operating income      5,524      4,948      16,200      14,172
 
Interest expense      3,465      3,426      10,238      10,210
     
  
  
  
Income before income taxes      2,059      1,522      5,962      3,962
Income taxes      679      761      2,189      1,981
     
  
  
  
Net income      $  1,380      $    761      $    3,773      $    1,981
     
  
  
  
 
See Accompanying Notes.
 
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Loomis, Fargo & Co.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
       Nine Months Ended
September 30,

       2000
     1999
Operating activities          
Net income      $  3,773        $  1,981  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
          Depreciation and amortization expense      9,509        9,648  
          Amortization of financing costs      587        722  
          Accretion of discount on NOL note             12  
          Deferred income taxes      538        1,777  
          Gain on disposal of property and equipment      (8 )      (49 )
          Provision for doubtful accounts      (89 )      (326 )
          Changes in current assets and liabilities:
                    Accounts receivable      (735 )      4,649  
                    Prepaid expenses and other assets      (619 )      (1,434 )
                    Accounts payable      (4,979 )      (5,877 )
                    Accrued expenses and other liabilities      823        2,378  
     
     
  
Net cash provided by operating activities      8,800        13,481  
     
     
  
 
Investing Activities          
Acquisition of property and equipment      (11,802 )      (11,901 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment      274        102  
     
     
  
Net cash used in investing activities      (11,528 )      (11,799 )
     
     
  
 
Financing activities          
Net borrowings of debt      4,950        6,900  
Repayment of long-term debt—affiliates      (2,904 )      (3,096 )
Repayments of capital lease obligations      (261 )      (329 )
     
     
  
Net cash provided by financing activities      1,785        3,475  
     
     
  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      (943 )      5,157  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period      3,905        2,548  
     
     
  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period      $  2,962        $  7,705  
     
     
  
 
See Accompanying Notes.
 
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LOOMIS, FARGO & CO.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2000
 
NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
          The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes of Loomis, Fargo & Co. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 1999 included in the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2000. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
 
          Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2000 presentation.
 
NOTE 2 RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
          In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133). SFAS No. 133 requires that all derivatives be recognized as assets and liabilities and measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. In June 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board delayed the effective date of SFAS 133, requiring the Company to adopt SFAS 133 effective January 1, 2001. The Company does not anticipate that the new standard will have a material impact on its financial statements.
 
          In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB 101), which provides the staff’s views in applying generally accepted accounting principles to selected revenue recognition issues. The new standard, which was adopted by the Company effective October 1, 2000, did not have a material impact on these financial statements.
 
          In March 2000, the FASB issued interpretation No. 44, Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation, which poses and answers questions dealing with the application of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25). The Interpretation will be applied prospectively to new awards, modifications to outstanding awards, and changes in employee status on or after July 1, 2000, with some exceptions. The adoption of this interpretation did not have a material impact on these financial statements.
 
NOTE 3 AMENDMENT TO CREDIT FACILITY
 
          Prior to June 26, 2000, the Company’s revolving bank credit facility included commitment reductions over the final four years of the facility. On June 26, 2000, an amendment to the revolving bank credit facility was executed which removed all remaining commitment reductions and extended the termination date from January 2002 to April 2002, at a cost of $0.1 million.
 
NOTE 4 RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE
 
          The Company restructured its operations from five divisions to four divisions during the second quarter of 2000. The restructuring expense, approximately 69% of which has been paid, primarily relates to expenditures for severance pay to nine division employees whose positions were eliminated during the quarter.
 
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NOTE 5 INCOME TAXES
 
          The Company continually reviews the adequacy of the valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets and reduced the reserve by $1.2 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2000. The reduction resulted from a reassessment by the Company, which indicates that it is more likely than not that additional benefits will be realized. Of the total decrease, $0.8 million resulted in the reduction of goodwill related to purchase accounting and the remainder resulted in a reduction to income tax expense.
 
NOTE 6 SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER
 
          One of the Company’s customers accounted for approximately 14% and 13% of the Company’s consolidated revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
 
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ITEM 2
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
          Loomis, Fargo & Co. (the “Company”) provides armored car transport services to a variety of financial, commercial, industrial and retail establishments within the United States and Puerto Rico. The Company offers secure, expedited transportation and protection for valuable commodities and provides extensive automatic teller machine (“ ATM”) services, cash management and related services to financial institutions and other commercial customers. The Company also provides contract security officers to patrol and control access to customer facilities in Puerto Rico.
 
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
 
          Certain statements in this report including such terms as “believe”, “estimate”, “ should”, “may”, “expect”, “anticipate” and similar expressions which are not historical are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements include, without limitation, the Company’s expectation as to future performance. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from the Company’s expectations (“Cautionary Statements”) are disclosed in this report. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to leverage and debt service, changes in interest rates, risks inherent in the armored transport industry, general economic and business conditions, restrictions imposed by the bank credit facility, the ability to attract and retain qualified employees, environmental and other regulatory matters and future legal proceedings. All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Cautionary Statements.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
          The following table sets forth the Company’s consolidated results of operations expressed as a percentage of revenue.
 
       Three Months
Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
       2000
     1999
     2000
     1999
Revenues      100.0 %      100.0 %      100.0 %      100.0 %
 
Cost of operations:
     Payroll and related expense      62.4        61.7        62.8        61.6  
     Vehicle expense      11.1        11.0        11.0        11.4  
     Facilities expense      4.3        4.4        4.3        4.4  
     Other operating expense      16.3        17.7        16.0        17.6  
     Restructuring expense                    0.2         
     
     
     
     
  
     Operating income      5.9        5.2        5.7        5.0  
 
     Interest expense      3.7        3.6        3.6        3.6  
     
     
     
     
  
 
     Income before taxes      2.2        1.6        2.1        1.4  
 
     Income taxes      0.7        0.8        0.8        0.7  
     
     
     
     
  
 
     Net income      1.5 %      0.8 %      1.3 %      0.7 %
     
     
     
     
  
 
          Revenues. Revenues decreased by approximately $1.5 million (1.6%) for the three-month period ended September 30, 2000 from last year’s corresponding period, and remained flat for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000 from last year’s corresponding period.
 
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           The following table analyzes revenues by type of service. The increase in the armored transport services represents additional customers being serviced as well as additional services and normal rate increases to existing customers. With respect to the ATM revenue, a change in service requirements by certain customers resulted in a reduction in such revenue, which occurred early in the year. Management believes that ongoing efforts of the Company’s sales force will continue to increase the ATM services line, as reflected by the slight increase in ATM services from the second to third quarters.
 
          As a result of the rising fuel prices, as discussed below, the Company initiated a fuel fee during February 2000 which favorably impacted the 2000 revenues when comparing them to the respective 1999 periods. Adjustments are periodically made to the fuel fee to compensate for additional fuel price fluctuations.
 
       Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in millions)      2000
     1999
     Change
     2000
     1999
     Change
Traditional armored transport services      $57.1      $55.8      $  1.3        $173.4      $165.6      $7.8  
ATM services      26.8      30.0      (3.2 )      82.3      90.2      (7.9 )
Cash management services      9.3      8.9      0.4        27.8      27.7      0. 1  
     
  
  
     
  
  
  
     Total Revenue      $93.2      $94.7      $(1.5 )      $283.5      $283.5      $—  
     
  
  
     
  
  
  
 
          Payroll and related expense. Payroll and related expense decreased by approximately $0.2 million (0.4%) for the three month period and increased $3.2 million (1.9%) for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000 from the corresponding periods in 1999. As a percent of revenue, payroll and related expense increased to 62.4% and 62.8% for the respective three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000 from 61.7% and 61.6% for the corresponding periods in 1999. Factors responsible for the increase include the continued strengthening of management staffing, the business strategy of improved wages and fringe benefits, as well as increases in the number of crew operating certain higher risk routes.
 
          Vehicle expense. Vehicle expense decreased by approximately $0.1 million (0.7%) and $0.9 million (2.8%) for the respective three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 from the corresponding periods in 1999. Vehicle expense as a percent of revenue remained relatively constant for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 with the corresponding period in 1999 and decreased to 11.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 from 11.4% for the corresponding period in 1999. Reductions in the amounts paid for vehicle rentals and auto liability claims were the primary cause for this reduction. This decrease was achieved despite fuel prices rising by approximately 29.0% and 35.0% during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000, respectively.
 
          Facilities expense. Facilities expense decreased by approximately $0.2 million (4.1%) and $0.3 million (2.2%) for the respective three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000 from the corresponding periods in 1999. Facilities expense as a percent of revenue, for the three and nine-month periods of 2000, remained relatively constant with the corresponding periods in 1999.
 
          Other operating expenses. Other operating expenses decreased by approximately $1.5 million (9.2%) and $4.6 million (9.1%) for the respective three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000 from the corresponding periods in 1999. Other operating expenses as a percent of revenue decreased to 16.3% and 16.0% for the respective three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000 from 17.7% and 17.6% for the corresponding periods in 1999. Other operating expenses include such expenses as cargo insurance premiums and retained losses, costs of a centralized dispatch center, subcontracting costs and the testing, recruiting and training of employees. The decreases in other operating expenses are partially a result of a reduction in both ATM service revenue and expenses. Secondly, cost reduction efforts initiated earlier in the year have resulted in reduced travel costs, training, recruiting and hiring, and general office expenses. In addition, combined cash-in-transit insurance premiums and cargo loss totals have declined during the nine-month period ending September 30, 2000.
 
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           Restructuring Expense. Restructuring expenses totaling $0.5 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2000 related to the transition from five geographic divisions to four. The operating income margins, prior to these expenses, were 5.9% during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000 compared to 5.0% during the corresponding period in 1999.
 
          Interest expense. Interest expense and the expense as a percent of revenue for the three and nine-month periods of 2000 remained relatively unchanged from the corresponding periods in 1999. While the average interest rates increased during 2000, the Company was able to maintain a relatively constant amount of interest expense. This was a result of the daily average borrowings under the Company’s credit facility decreasing by approximately $0.3 million and $2.1 million for the respective three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2000 from the corresponding periods in 1999.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
          Total cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2000 and 1999 were $3.0 million and $7.7 million, respectively. Changes in cash and cash equivalents are described in the statements of cash flows, which are summarized below.
       Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
(in millions)      2000
     1999
Net cash provided by operating activities      $  8.8        $13.5  
Net cash used in investing activities      (11.5 )      (11.8 )
Net cash provided by financing activities      1.8        3.5  
     
     
  
          Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      $(0.9 )      $  5.2  
     
     
  
 
Operating Activities
 
          Net cash of $8.8 million was provided by operating activities during the first nine months of 2000 as compared to $13.5 million during the same period of 1999. This decrease is primarily attributable to the significant improvement made in collection of accounts receivable during 1999 and timing of payments for routine expenditures such as payroll. The successful collection efforts have continued through 2000 resulting in an improved accounts receivable portfolio; however, the month-end balances have remained more consistent.
 
Investing Activities
 
          In the first nine months of 2000, cash of $11.8 million was used for acquisitions of property and equipment, which primarily related to the enhancement of the Company’s fleet and to enhanced information technology capabilities. Planned capital expenditures for the next twelve months are estimated to be approximately $17.0 million.
 
Financing Activities
 
          Net borrowings of $5.0 million were made on the Company’s bank credit facility during the first nine months of 2000. The Company’s average daily balance outstanding was $2.1 million less during this period than the corresponding period in 1999. The primary reasons the Company was able to reduce the level of debt have been the favorable results of operations and the continued focus on collections. In connection with the utilization of certain net operating losses in the 1999 Federal Income Tax return, the Company made a final payment, totaling $2.9 million, on the long-term debt to affiliates during the first quarter of 2000. The payment was financed through the Company’s revolving bank credit facility.
 
          The Company’s balance sheet reflected a working capital deficit of $10.0 million at September 30, 2000, an improvement from the December 31, 1999 working capital deficit of $17.1 million. The Company is highly leveraged, with long-term liabilities comprising 75.8% of total liabilities and stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2000. The Company’s consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2000 reflected total stockholders’ equity of $0.7 million, as compared to a stockholders’ deficit totaling $3.1 million at December 31, 1999.
 
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           The Company’s revolving bank credit facility provided aggregate commitments of $85.6 million at September 30, 2000. Under the facility, funds can be borrowed either for unspecified periods of time at a base rate tied to the bank’s prime rate, or for set periods of time under variable rates tied to LIBOR. The facility includes letters of credit, of which approximately $17.3 million were outstanding at September 30, 2000. Remaining commitments available under the facility at September 30, 2000 were $19.7 million.
 
          Prior to June 26, 2000, the Company’s revolving bank credit facility included commitment reductions over the final four years of the facility. On June 26, 2000, an amendment to the revolving bank credit facility was executed which removed all remaining commitment reductions and extended the termination date from January 2002 to April 2002, at a cost of $0.1 million. It is anticipated that letters of credit requirements, principally for casualty liabilities, should not exceed $20.0 million by December 31, 2000, leaving at least $65.6 million in available borrowing capacity. Management believes that the operating cash flow and this remaining financing commitment will be adequate to fund operating needs and capital expenditures during the next twelve months and for the foreseeable future beyond twelve months.
 
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
          On August 30, 2000, by unanimous written consent of the holders of all of the outstanding capital stock of Loomis, Fargo & Co., the stockholders approved the First Amendment to Loomis, Fargo & Co. 1997 Stock Option Plan.
 
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
 
(a) Exhibits
 
3.1      Certificate of Incorporation of Loomis, Fargo & Co. (Delaware), as amended. (1)
 
3.2      Bylaws of Loomis, Fargo & Co. (Delaware). (1)
 
3.3      Certificate of Incorporation of LFC Holding Corporation, as amended. (1)
 
3.4      Bylaws of LFC Holding Corporation, as amended. (1)
 
3.5      Articles of Incorporation of Loomis, Fargo & Co. (Texas), as amended. (1)
 
3.6      Bylaws of Loomis, Fargo & Co. (Texas), as amended. (1)
 
3.9      Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Loomis, Fargo & Co. of Puerto Rico, as
amended. (1)
 
3.10      Bylaws of Loomis, Fargo & Co. of Puerto Rico. (1)
 
4.1      Indenture, dated as of January 24, 1997, among Loomis, Fargo & Co. (Delaware), as Issuer, LFC
Holding Corporation, Loomis, Fargo & Co. (Texas), LFC Armored of Texas Inc. (formerly known
as Wells Fargo Armored Service Corporation of Texas), and Loomis, Fargo & Co. of Puerto Rico
(formerly known as Wells Fargo Armored Service Corporation of Puerto Rico), as Guarantors, and
Marine Midland Bank, as trustee. (1)
 
4.2      Form of New Note (included in Exhibit 4.1, Exhibit A-3). (1)
 
10.1      First Amendment to Loomis, Fargo & Co. 1997 Stock Option Plan. !*
 
27.1      Financial Data Schedule for Loomis, Fargo & Co.*
 
*
Filed herewith
 
!
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
 
(1)
Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-24689) of Loomis, Fargo & Co. initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 1997, as amended.
 
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
 
          No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the quarter for which this report is filed.
 
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SIGNATURES
 
          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the co-registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
Loomis, Fargo & Co. (Delaware)
LFC Holding Corporation
Loomis, Fargo & Co. (Texas)
Loomis, Fargo & Co. of Puerto Rico
 
Date: November 3, 2000
By: /s/ James K. Jennings, Jr.

James K. Jennings, Jr.
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer of the
Co-registrants)
 
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