CANMAX INC /WY/
10-Q/A, 1998-10-23
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                                 United States
                       Securities and Exchange Commission
                            Washington, D.C.  20549

   
                                   FORM 10-Q/A
    

[ X ]  Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 For the Period Ended July 31, 1998
                                          -------------

                                      or

[   ]  Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 For the Transition Period From _______________ 
to _______________

Commission file number 0-22636
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                                   CANMAX INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              Wyoming                                    75-2461665
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   (State or other jurisdiction of                    (I.R.S. Employer
    incorporation or organization)                   Identification No.)

     150 W. Carpenter Freeway
          Irving, Texas                                    75039
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(Address of principal executive offices)                 (Zip Code)

                                 (972) 541-1600
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                 Not applicable
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             (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, 
                         if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has 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 periods that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes        No  X 
                                                     ---       ---

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of 
common stock, as of the latest practical date.

Common Stock,  No Par Value---- 6,611,005 shares as of August 31, 1998.

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

                                 CANMAX INC.
                              AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 (UNAUDITED)
                                                   JULY 31,      OCTOBER 31,
                                                     1998           1997
                                                 ---------------------------
<S>                                              <C>             <C>
ASSETS  

Current Assets:
    Cash                                         $  160,971      $  128,871
    Accounts receivable, net                      1,941,540       2,751,264
    Inventory                                        69,648          46,615
    Note receivable - current                       245,972               -
    Prepaid expenses and other                      190,782         175,494
                                                 ----------      ----------
Total current assets                              2,608,913       3,102,244

Property and equipment at cost less
accumulated depreciation and amortization
of $3,219,862 in 1998 and $2,732,749 in 1997        596,882         962,175

Capitalized software costs, net of
accumulated amortization of $1,012,832
in 1998 and $839,721 in 1997                        740,030         494,786

Intellectual property rights, net of 
accumulated amortization of $652,117 in 1998 
and $639,617 in 1997                                 18,055          30,556

Note receivable - long term                         450,989               -

Other assets                                         84,479         117,717
                                                 ----------      ----------
                                                 $4,499,348      $4,707,478
                                                 ----------      ----------
                                                 ----------      ----------
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes.



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                                   CANMAX INC.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS, CONTINUED

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 (UNAUDITED)
                                                   JULY 31,      OCTOBER 31,
                                                     1998           1997
                                                 ---------------------------
<S>                                              <C>             <C>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

    Convertible debentures - shareholder         $  1,500,000    $          -
    Accounts payable                                  664,639         878,241
    Accrued liabilities                               532,458         867,233
    Deferred revenue                                  581,085         269,404
    Current portion of lease obligation               108,129         159,364
    Current portion of long-term debt                  35,195          35,195
    Advance from shareholder                                -         100,000
                                                 ------------    ------------

      Total current liabilities                     3,421,506       2,309,437

Lease obligations                                     119,262         127,051

Long - term debt                                       24,885          51,056

Shareholders' equity:
    Common stock, no par value,
    44,169,100 shares authorized;
    6,611,005 shares issued and
    outstanding in 1998 and 1997, 
    respectively                                   23,290,733      23,290,733

    Accumulated deficit                           (22,357,038)    (21,070,799)
                                                 ------------    ------------

      Total shareholders' equity                      933,695       2,219,934
                                                 ------------    ------------

                                                 $  4,499,348    $  4,707,478
                                                 ------------    ------------
                                                 ------------    ------------
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.


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                                  CANMAX INC.
                               AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    FOR THE THREE MONTHS            FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                                                       ENDED JULY 31,                  ENDED JULY 31,
                                                 --------------------------     --------------------------
                                                    1998           1997            1998            1997
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------
<S>                                              <C>            <C>             <C>             <C>
Revenues:

    Software licenses and product revenue        $  106,866     $   214,006     $   392,963     $  868,767
    Development                                   1,541,988         603,731       3,330,131      6,685,579
    Customer service                                722,457         536,709       2,039,180      1,534,274
    Prepaid phone cards - USCommunication                 -               -       1,430,856              -
    Prepaid phone cards                             110,722               -         110,722              -
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------

                                                  2,482,033       1,354,446       7,303,852      9,088,620
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------

Costs and expenses:
         
    Software licenses and product revenue            29,856         166,860         160,643        525,506
    Development                                     709,965         858,843       1,964,893      3,702,002
    Customer service                                706,246         540,523       1,628,244      1,570,183
    Prepaid phone cards                             226,630               -         226,630              -
    Prepaid phone cards - USCommunication                 -               -       1,165,255              -
    Product development                                   -         145,238               -        444,130
    Sales and marketing                             187,475         170,568         481,392        413,893
    General and administrative                      666,427         693,445       1,923,478      2,527,598
    Selling, general and administrative -
       USCommunication                                    -               -         499,970              -
    Depreciation and amortization                   219,636         243,653         673,174        703,476
    Interest and financing                           45,582           6,010         100,781         13,260
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------

                                                  2,791,817       2,825,140       8,824,460      9,900,048
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------

Gain on disposal of USCommunication                       -               -         234,369              -
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------

Net income (loss)                                $ (309,784)    $(1,470,694)    $(1,286,239)    $ (811,428)
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------

Basic earnings (loss) per share                  $    (0.05)    $     (0.22)    $     (0.19)    $    (0.15)
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------

Diluted earnings (loss) per share                $    (0.05)    $     (0.22)    $     (0.19)    $    (0.15)
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------

Weighted average shares outstanding               6,611,005       6,611,005       6,611,005      5,563,143
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------
                                                 ----------     -----------     -----------     ----------

</TABLE>
    

See accompanying notes.



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                                    CANMAX INC.
                                  AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                    (UNAUDITED)
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  FOR THE NINE MONTHS  
                                                                     ENDED JULY 31,    
                                                             ------------------------------
                                                                 1998              1997
                                                             ------------      ------------
<S>                                                          <C>               <C>
Operating activities:
     Net loss                                                $(1,286,239)      $  (811,428)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
 to net cash provided (used) in operating activities:
          Depreciation and amortization                          672,725           703,476
          Change in bad debt reserve                             (22,900)            8,793
          Gain on disposal of USCommunication                   (234,369)                -
Changes in assets and liabilities:
          Accounts receivable                                    832,624         1,451,792
          Inventory                                              (23,033)          345,940
          Prepaid expenses and other                             (15,288)           49,086
          Accounts payable                                      (213,601)       (1,037,180)
          Accrued liabilities                                   (334,775)            8,328
          Deferred revenue                                       311,681          (290,076)
                                                             -----------       -----------
Net cash provided (used) in operating activities                (313,175)          428,731

Investing activities:
      Purchase of property and equipment                         (40,769)         (103,294)
      Capitalized software costs                                (418,356)                -
      Payments of notes receivable                              (462,591)                -
      Decrease in other assets                                    33,238          (236,651)
                                                             -----------       -----------
      Net cash used in investing activities                     (888,478)         (339,945)

Financing activities:
      Proceeds from convertible debentures  -
       shareholders                                            1,500,000                  -
      Payments made on lease obligation                          (85,385)          (98,556)
      Repayment of shareholder advance                          (100,000)          (95,765)
      Repayment on borrowing                                     (80,862)          (25,327)
                                                             -----------       -----------
      Net cash (used in) provided by financing 
      activities                                               1,233,753          (219,648)
                                                             -----------       -----------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                                -               121
                                                             -----------       -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash                                   32,100          (130,741)

Cash at beginning of period                                      128,871           908,772
                                                             -----------       -----------
Cash at end of period                                        $   160,971       $   778,031
                                                             -----------       -----------
                                                             -----------       -----------
</TABLE>
    


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                                    CANMAX INC.
                                  AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                          
                                          
                NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    (UNAUDITED)


NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have 
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for 
interim financial information.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the 
information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting 
principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, 
all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered 
necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for 
the three month and nine month period ended July 31, 1998 are not necessarily 
indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending October 
31, 1998.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial 
statements and footnotes thereto included in Canmax's annual report on Form 
10-K for the year ended October 31, 1997. The accompanying statement of 
operations for the nine months ended July 31, 1998 includes the operations of 
USCommunications since its acquisition through April 30, 1998.  Activity 
during the third quarter through the disposition date is not material to the 
condensed consolidated financial statements and is not included therein.

On June 5, 1998, Canmax, Inc., ("Canmax" or the "Company"), established a 
wholly owned subsidiary, Canmax Telecom, Inc., to focus on the 
telecommunications marketplace.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current 
period presentation.

INVENTORY

Inventory consists primarily of computer hardware and purchased software.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Under the majority of agreements with customers, the Company sells phone 
cards to the customer at a fixed price with normal credit terms.  Upon 
shipment of the customer's order, revenue is recognized, except for phone 
cards shipped on consignment to certain customers at which time revenue is 
recognized upon sale of phone cards to end users.  Concurrently with the 
recognition of revenue, the Company accrues the estimated cost of the phone 
card minutes sold based on historical information.  As the Company receives 
invoices from its suppliers for actual minutes used, the accrual account is 
reduced.

The Company periodically evaluates the cost of actual minutes used and 
updates its estimates accordingly.  At the end of each period, the Company 
adjusts the accrued minutes account to reflect the estimated cost of unused 
calling time outstanding.  Such adjustments typically result from the 
expiration of cards containing unused calling time and differences in minutes 
decremented on the calling card platform versus minutes invoiced by the 
Companies supplier.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share of common stock is based upon the weighted average 
number of common shares actually outstanding during each period. Diluted 
earnings per share of common stock includes the impact of outstanding 
dilutive stock options.  As the Company incurred a net loss for the three 
months and the nine months ended July 31, 1997 and 1998, there were no 
adjustments for  potentially dilutive securities as the adjustments would 
have been antidilutive.

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                                    CANMAX INC.
                                  AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                          
                                          
                NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    (UNAUDITED)


NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

CURRENT AND PENDING ACCOUNTING CHANGES         

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of 
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" 
("SFAS No. 130"), which establishes new guidance for the reporting and 
display of comprehensive income and its components. SFAS No. 130 requires 
that the Company's foreign currency translation adjustment be included in 
other comprehensive income. The provisions of SFAS No. 130 have been applied 
to the prior period presentation. The Company is not required to  adopt these 
Statements until November 1, 1998 and does not expect the adoption of  these 
standards  to  result in  material  changes to  previously reported amounts.

In July 1997 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of 
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments  of an 
Enterprise and Related Information."  This Statement expands   certain 
reporting and disclosure requirements for segments from current standards.  
In February 1998, the FASB issued Statement #132, "Employers' Disclosures 
about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits."   This Statement revises 
employers' disclosures about pension and other postretirement benefit plans.  
It does not change the measurement or recognition of those plans.  The 
Company is not required to adopt these Statements until November 1, 1998 and 
does not expect the adoption of these  standards to result in material 
changes to previously reported amounts.
   
In October 1997, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American 
Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position No. 
97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition" (SOP 97-2), which supercedes Statement 
of Position No. 91-1.  SOP 97-2 will be effective for all transactions 
entered into by the Company subsequent to October 31, 1998.  The Company is 
currently evaluating the impact that SOP 97-2 will have on software license 
revenue transactions entered into subsequent to October 31, 1998. 
    
   
In March 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American 
Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued a Statement of Position 
No. 98-1 "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained 
for Internal Use" (SOP 98-1), which will be effective for all transactions 
entered into by the Company subsequent to October 31, 1999. The Company is 
currently evaluating the impact that SOP 98-1 will have on software developed 
or obtained for internal use subsequent to October 31, 1999.
    
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Standard No. 
133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The 
Standard establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative 
instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other 
contracts, (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging 
activities. The new Standard is effective for all fiscal quarters of all 
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Company does not expect the 
adoption of the new Standard to have a material impact on its financial 
position or results of operations.
   
NOTE B - RELATED PARTY ADVANCES AND CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
    
ADVANCES FROM SHAREHOLDERS

On October 30, 1997, a shareholder, Founders Equity Group, Inc. ("Founders"), 
advanced Canmax $100,000.  The advance was unsecured and had an interest rate 
of 12%.  On November 6, 1997, Canmax repaid principal and interest of 
$100,230, which fully satisfied Canmax's obligation.

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                                    CANMAX INC.
                                  AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                          
                                          
                NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    (UNAUDITED)


CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES TO SHAREHOLDERS

On December 15, 1997, Canmax executed a convertible loan agreement (the 
"Original Agreement") with a shareholder, Founders which provided financing 
of up to $500,000.  Funds obtained under the loan agreement are 
collateralized by all assets of Canmax and bear interest at 10%.  Required 
payments are for interest only and are due monthly beginning February 1, 
1998.  Borrowings under the loan agreement mature January 1, 1999, unless 
otherwise redeemed or converted.

Under the terms of the loan agreement, Founders may exercise its right at any 
time to convert all, or in multiples of $25,000, any part of the borrowed 
funds into Canmax Common Stock at a conversion price of $1.25 per share.  The 
conversion price is subject to adjustment for certain events and transactions 
as specified in the loan agreement.  Additionally, the outstanding principal 
amount is redeemable at the option of Canmax at 110% of par.

On February 11, 1998, Canmax and Founders executed a loan commitment letter 
(the "Loan Commitment") which provided for multiple advance loans of up to $2 
million upon terms similar to the Original Agreement; however, indebtedness 
outstanding under the Loan Commitment was convertible into shares of Canmax 
Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the average closing prices of the 
Canmax Common Stock over the five-day trading period immediately preceding 
the date of each advance.  As consideration for the Loan Commitment, Canmax 
paid a commitment fee of $10,000.

As of March 31, 1998, Founders (and certain of its affiliates) entered into 
the First Restated Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") which consolidated 
all rights and obligations of Canmax to Founders under the Original Agreement 
and the Loan Commitment.  Amounts advanced under the Loan Agreement bear 
interest at the rate of 12% per annum, are secured by a lien on all of the 
Company's assets and are convertible into shares of Canmax Common Stock, at 
the option of Founders, at $0.80 per share.  On August 25, 1998, Founders 
agreed to release its lien on all of the Company's assets upon the 
consummation of the Proposed Sale (see Subsequent Events).  As consideration 
for the release, the Company agreed, upon the consummation of the Proposed 
Sale, to repay $1.0 million of the $1.5 million currently outstanding under 
the Loan Agreement, and to allow Founders to convert the remaining $0.5 
million plus accrued but unpaid interest outstanding under the Loan Agreement 
into shares of Canmax Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share.
   
Interest expense related to Founders was $83,317 for the nine months ended 
July 31, 1998.
    
   
On February 5, 1998, Founders and the Company entered into a financial 
consulting agreement pursuant to which Founders agreed to provide financial 
advisory and consulting services to the Company, and the Company agreed to 
pay to Founders a fee equal to 3% of the value of the consideration received 
in any sale or merger of any division or subsidiary of the Company.  As a 
result of this agreement, Founders will receive $120,000 of the initial 
proceeds of the Proposed Sale, should it be consummated.  Founders has agreed 
to forego any further payments that may be attributable to the Company's 
receipt of deferred payments in connection with the Proposed Sale. 
    

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                                    CANMAX INC.
                                  AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                          
                                          
                NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    (UNAUDITED)


NOTE C - ACQUISITIONS AND REVERSALS 

 ACQUISITION AND REVERSAL
   
On January 30, 1998, the Company acquired USCommunications, Inc. 
("USCommunictaions") in a transaction recorded under the purchase method.  
The total purchase price of the acquisition was $2,952,204. 
    
On June 15, 1998, the Company and USCommunications signed an agreement to 
reverse the purchase of USCommunications.  The Company recovered 1.5 million 
shares, and warrants to purchase an additional 4.5 million share as a result 
of this reversal.  Cash payments made on behalf of USCommunications will be 
recovered through a note receivable.  The two board members who were elected 
as part of the acquisition agreement have resigned. 
   
The Company recognized a gain on the reversal of $234,369.  The gain resulted 
from reimbursements from USCommunications  to the Company for net expense 
over revenues incurred by the Company related to the USCommunications 
operations for the three months ended April 30, 1998.  The gain of $234,369 
is included in the notes receivable balance at July 31, 1998 and reflects the 
Company's and USCommunications' intent in accordance with the rescission 
agreement to reverse the effect of the transaction. At July 31, 1998 there are 
no other assets or liabilities pertaining to USCommunications.
    
ACQUISITION OF TALK TIME INC.
   
On June 16, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of Talk Time, a wholesale 
distributor of prepaid calling cards to convenience stores in the Rocky 
Mountain and Oklahoma Regions. The asset purchase agreement provides for the 
acquisition of certain assets for assumption of obligations approximating 
$54,000.  In addition the owner of Talk Time received 50,000 warrants to 
purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock for $1 per share.  The 
value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes method approximates the 
fair value assigned by management to the net assets acquired of $3,000.  The 
following assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes model; dividend yield 
of 0%, expected volatility of 112%, risk free interest rate of 6% over a 2 
year period and expected life of 2 years.
    
NOTE D - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 

STOCK OPTION PLAN

On February 26, 1998, the Board of Directors increased the number of shares 
issuable under Canmax's stock option plan (the "Stock Option Plan") from 1.2 
million shares to 2.3 million shares so that stock options previously granted 
by the Board in excess of those permitted by the Stock Option Plan could be 
covered by the Plan.  As of February 27, 1998, 1,121,990 shares of Canmax 
Common Stock have been issued under the Stock Option Plan, 1,074,650 shares 
remain subject to outstanding options under the Stock Option Plan, and 
103,360 shares were available for future grants under the Stock Option Plan.

NOTE E - NASDAQ LISTING

On August 25, 1997, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, The National 
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. and The NASDAQ Stock Market approved 
increases in the listing and maintenance standards governing the NASDAQ 
SmallCap Market.  Canmax was delisted from the NASDAQ SmallCap Market, and is 
now traded on the OTC Bulletin Board.  The delisting of Canmax Common Stock 
may adversely affect the liquidity of the Canmax Common Stock, the operations 
of Canmax and the ability of Canmax to raise capital in the future.

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                                    CANMAX INC.
                                  AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                          
                                          
                NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    (UNAUDITED)


NOTE F - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In August 1998, the Company entered into an agreement with PT-1 
Communications, Inc. ("PT-1").  The agreement provides for PT-1 to supply 
long distance telecom and debit services to the Company for use in the 
Company's subsidiary's, Canmax Telecom Inc., marketing and distribution of 
domestic and international prepaid long distance calling cards.

In September 1998, the Company entered into a definitive agreement for the 
sale of substantially all of the assets and operations of its retail systems 
subsidiary for $4 million in cash consideration and deferred payments up to 
an additional $3.625 million, based upon future revenues from the sold 
business. The proposed sale will be recorded as a sale of a segment of the 
Company's business and reported as a discontinued operation.  In connection 
with the closing of the sale, the convertible debentures to shareholders and 
related accrued will be settled for $1,077,500 in cash and 1,282,740 shares 
of the company's common stock.  The common stock amount was determined by 
using $0.50 per share, which approximates the current trading price

NOTE G - SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITY
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                                                  ENDED JULY 31,  
                                              ----------------------
                                                 1998         1997
                                              ----------    --------
          <S>                                 <C>          <C>
          Property and Equipment acquired
          by assuming notes payable and       $   81,051   $ 133,157
          capital leases                      ----------   ---------
                                              ----------   ---------
          Note receivable offset against      $   27,700   $       -
          accounts payable                    ----------   ---------
                                              ----------   ---------
          Note receivable issued in           
          connection with disposal of         ----------   --------- 
          USCommunications                    $  234,369   $       -
                                              ----------   --------- 
                                              ----------   --------- 

          Interest Paid                       $   29,396   $  13,260
                                              ----------   ---------
                                              ----------   ---------
</TABLE>
    
See accompanying notes.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's 
Form 10-K and the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 
October 31, 1997 and October 31, 1996; the Company's Form 10-Q for the 
quarters ending April 30, 1998, January 31, 1998, July 31, 1997, April 30, 
1997 and January 31, 1997; and the consolidated financial statements and 
related notes, for the quarter ended July 31, 1998, found elsewhere in this 
report.  The accompanying statement of operations for the nine months ended 
July 31, 1998 includes the operations of USCommunications since its acquisition 
through April 30, 1998.  Activity during the third quarter through the 
disposition date is not material to the condensed consolidated financial 
statements and is not included therein.
    

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
   
In the later part of fiscal 1996, the Company decided that it was critical 
that it expand its market beyond the one vertical market and beyond one large 
customer.  After evaluating a number of alternative strategies, the Company 
decided that the rapidly expanding telecommunications market presented an 
opportunity to utilize some of the technology and support capabilities that 
it had developed through its Software Business.  The Company chose to make 
its entry into the Telecommunications industry via the prepaid long distance 
markets.  The Company hopes to be able to establish significant revenues and 
valuable distribution channels in this market, from which to launch other 
telecommunications products, utilizing its technology base to enhance its 
competitive position.
    
   
Since launching its Telecommunications Business, the Company has established 
sales and marketing activities in four principle marketing channels for its 
prepaid phone card program.  These channels include (a) wholesale and 
distributor accounts, (b) direct sales to retail stores, (c) telemarketing 
sales to retail stores, and (d) promotional and specialty marketing.
    
   
On January 30, 1998, the Company acquired USCommunications. On June 15, 1998,
the Company and USCommunications signed an agreement to reverse the purchase 
of USCommunications. The statement of operations for the nine months ended 
July 31, 1998 includes the operations of USCommunications since its 
acquisition through April 30, 1998. Activity during the third quarter 
through the disposition date is not material to the condensed consolidated 
financial statements and is not included therein.
    
   
The Company recently announced its establishment of a strategic relationship 
with PT-1 Communications, Inc., the nations largest prepaid card provider.  
This relationship enables the Company to pursue its rapid growth plan in the 
prepaid market prior to the commitment of large facilities investments.  The 
Company plans to commit approximately $1.0 million in capital investments for 
fiscal 1999 to its Telecommunications Business, and plans to be able to 
internally fund additional infrastructure development through operations.  
The Telecommunications Business was launched during the second quarter of 1998,
and the Company's results of operations from the Telecommunications Business is
reflected in the results of operations for the period ended July 31, 1998.
    
   
REVENUE (EXCLUDING USCOMMINCATIONS)
    
During the third quarter of 1998, Canmax had revenues of $2,482,033, an increase
of $1,127,587 or 83% over the third quarter of 1997.  During the third quarter
of 1998, The Southland Corporation (Southland) and NCR Corporation (NCR)
accounted for approximately 85% of the Company's total revenue as compared with
approximately 81.4% for the comparable period of 1997.  For the nine months
ended July 31, 1998  Canmax had revenues of $5,872,996, a decrease of $3,215,624
or 35.4% over the comparable period in 1997.  For the nine months ended July 31,
1998, Southland and NCR accounted for approximately 84% of the Company's total
revenue as compared to approximately 92.1% for the comparable period of 1997. 
The decline in revenue is due to a decrease in development sales to Southland
which was partially offset by revenue generated by the recently acquired
telecommunications business.  Revenues from pre-paid phone cards and other
telecommunication products for the 3 month period ending July 31, 1998 was
$110,722.   

Development revenue for the three-month period ended July 31, 1998 increased
$938,257 or 155.4% from $603,731 to $1,541,988.  This increase was due primarily
to the additional resources provided to Southland during the completion of
testing and preparation for rollout of the new POS and ordering and distribution
system.  Additional developers and production support personnel were utilized,
as well as the physical relocation of testing facilities from Southland
headquarters to Canmax.  

For the nine months ended July 31, 1998 development revenue decreased $3,355,448
or 50.2%, from $6,685,579 in 1997 to $3,330,131 in 1998. This decrease was due
primarily to the completion of a large development for the Southland Corporation
that took place in 1997, and no comparable project occurred for the same period
in 1998.

Service agreement revenue for the three months ended July 31, 1998 and 1997
increased $185,748 or 34.6% from $536,709 to $722,457, respectively. For the
nine months ended July 31, 1998, service agreement revenue increased $504,906 or
32.9% from $1,534,274 in 1997 to $2,039,180 in 1998.  This increase resulted
primarily from increases in calls received from The Southland Corporation. 

See discussion in "Liquidity and Sources of Capital" for future trends and
status of contracts.
     
EXPENSES (EXCLUDING USC COMMUNICATIONS)

Customer service costs for the three months ended July 31, 1998 increased by
$165,723 or 31% compared with the same period in 1997. For the nine months ended
July 31, 1998, customer service costs increased $58,061 or 3.7% from $1,570,183
in 1997 to $1,628,244 in 1998.   The increase in cost is due to additional staff
and expenditures associated with the increased revenue from The Southland
Corporation. 
   
Development costs decreased $148,878 or 17.3% for the three months ended July 
31, 1998 compared to the comparable period in 1997, and decreased $1,737,109 
or 47% for the nine months ended July 31, 1998 compared to the same period in 
1997.  The decrease in costs for the three month period ended July 31, 1998 
compared to the same period in 1997 was due primarily to the elimination of a 
number of expensive software consultants that were necessary during the 1997 
period.  The fact that costs were reduced during this period even though 
revenues were significantly increased is due primarily to the fact that the 
work during the 1998 period was performed on a time and materials basis 
(which allowed for the recognition of revenue in the current period) while 
work during the 1997 period was performed on a deliverable basis (for which 
revenue could not be recognized until a later period).
    
   

      General and administrative costs decreased $604,120 or 24% for the nine 
months ended July 31, 1998 compared to the same period in 1997.  This 
decrease in costs was primarily due to two factors: (a) reduction in staff 
for the 1998 period, and (b) significantly higher legal and accounting costs 
in the 1997 period associated with efforts to acquire AutoGas Systems, Inc.

    
   
      Interest and financing expenses increased $36,572 or 658% for the 
three months ended July 31, 1998 compared to the same period in 1997, and 
increased $87,521 or 660% for the nine months ended July 31, 1998 compared to 
the same period in 1997.  This increase was principally associated with 
indebtedness outstanding under the Loan Agreement that was entered into 
during the 1998 period.
    


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USCOMMUNICATIONS

On June 15, 1998, the Company and USCommunications signed an agreement to 
rescind the purchase of USCommunications.  Revenues, phone card cost of 
revenues, and other expenses for the period from acquisition through 
disposition amounted to $1,430,856, $1,165,255 and $499,970, respectively.  
The Company recorded a gain on disposal of $234,369 such gain being included 
in a note receivable balance due from USCommunications.
    

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

For the three month and nine month periods ended July 31, 1998 and July 31, 1997
Canmax recorded no tax provision due to adequate net operating loss
carryforwards.

As a result of the foregoing, Canmax incurred a net loss of ($309,784) or
($0.05) per share, for the three months ended July 31, 1998 as compared with net
loss of ($1,470,694) or ($0.22) per share (basic), for the three months ended
July 31, 1997.

For the nine months ended July 31, 1998, Canmax incurred a net loss of
($1,286,239) or ($0.19) per share as compared with net loss of ($811,428) or
($0.15) per share, for the same period in 1997. 

LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF CAPITAL    
   
At July 31, 1998, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately
$161,000, down from $778,000 for the same period in 1997, a decline of
$617,000.  The decrease was primarily due to operating shortfalls and funds
provided to USCommunications.
    
   
Cash used by operating activities totaled $313,000 for the nine months 
ended July 31, 1998.  Cash used was comprised of the Company's net loss of 
$1.3 million, adjusted for: gain on disposal of USCommunications of $234,369,
depreciation and capitalized software and intellectual property rights 
amortization of $672,725; and net changes in operating assets and liabilities 
of $558,000.  Cash provided by operating activities in the first nine months 
of 1997 totaled $420,000.
    

   
Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended July 31, 
1998 totaled $888,000 and was primarily comprised of funds provided to 
USCommunications in the form of a note receivable of $463,000 and capitalized
software costs of $418,000. Cash used in investing activities for the nine 
months ended July 31, 1997 totaled $340,000.
    

   

Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended July 31, 1998 
totaled $1,234,000 and was primarily comprised of $1.5 million of borrowings 
from the convertible debentures, reduced by note shareholder advance 
repayments and lease payments of $266,000. Cash used by financing activities 
for the same period in 1997 totaled $220,000. 

    

Current assets totaled $2,609,000 at the end of the third quarter of 1998, 
resulting in negative working capital of $813,000. Cash and cash equivalents 
totaled $161,000 at the end of the third quarter of 1998. Accounts receivable 
totaled $1,946,000 and represents 75% of current assets. Accounts receivables 
were primarily comprised of Southland Corporation. The note receivable 
totaled $697,000 at July 31, 1998 and consists of the funds provided to USC. 

Net property and equipment totaled $597,000 at the end of the third quarter of
1998. The majority of property and equipment is comprised of furniture,
fixtures and computer equipment. Net intangible assets totaled $758,000 at the
end of the third quarter of 1998 and were primarily comprised of capitalized
software costs.

Current liabilities totaled $3,422,000 and long-term liabilities totaled
$144,000 at the end of the third quarter of 1998. The majority of liabilities
were comprised of convertible debentures, accounts payable and accrued
liabilities. 

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
   
On June 15, 1998, Canmax and USCommunications agreed to rescind Canmax's 
acquisition of USC, in connection with which USCommunications executed a note 
payable to Canmax in the amount of $724,660. As of October 22, 1998, 
approximately $550,000 remained outstanding under the note. USCommunications 
has informed Canmax that it intends to prepay the note on or before December 
31, 1998. The Company has no reason to believe at this time that the 
USCommunications note will not be collected.
    
   
On September 3, 1998, Canmax entered into an agreement to sell substantially 
all of its assets used in the retail software business to the Buyer for a 
cash consideration comprised of an initial deposit of $4.0 million and 
deferred payments of up to $3.625 million. The Company expects that the 
aggregate cash proceeds to be received from this transaction will exceed $7.0 
million. If the Proposed Sale is consummated, the Company has reached an 
agreement with Founders Equity Group, Inc., pursuant to which the Company 
would repay $1.0 million of the outstanding $1.5 million principal 
outstanding under the Loan Agreement, with the remaining portion to be 
converted into shares of Canmax Common Stock at a conversion price of $.50 
per share. The Company plans to commit approximately $1.0 million for capital 
investments in the Telecommunications Business for fiscal 1999, and plans to 
internally fund additional infrastructure development through operations of 
the Telecommunications Business. If the Proposed Sale is not consummated, to 
maintain liquidity during fiscal 1998, Canmax must (i) increase revenue with 
low cost/rapid entry into the telecommunications market and/or (ii) utilize 
existing loan agreements or obtain additional lines of credit. Canmax 
believes that it will meet its liquidity needs in 1998 either (a) from 
proceeds of the Proposed Sale and (b) through cash generated from its 
telecommunications business, and, if necessary, through utilization of its 
existing Loan Agreement. As of September 1, 1998, approximately $1.5 million 
was outstanding under the Loan Agreement.
    
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

To complete development of the next generation Windows based product, Canmax is
performing additional development effort that is not funded by work currently
being performed for Southland Corporation.  Costs necessary to perform the
additional development and to bring the new product to market are estimated to
range from $200,000 to $500,000. 

ACQUISITIONS

Canmax continues to review an acquisition strategy.  From time to time Canmax
will review acquisition candidates with products, technologies or other services
that could enhance Canmax product offerings or services.  Any material
acquisitions could result in Canmax issuing or selling additional debt or equity
securities, obtaining additional debt or other lines of credit and may result in
a decrease to Canmax working capital depending on the amount, timing and nature
of the consideration to be paid.

SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS

Southland Corporation has accounted for 95% of the Revenue of Canmax in prior
periods.

CURRENT AND PENDING ACCOUNTING CHANGES

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS
No. 130"), which establishes new guidance for the reporting and display of
comprehensive income and its components. SFAS No. 130 requires that the
Company's foreign currency translation adjustment be included in other
comprehensive income. The provisions of SFAS No. 130 have been applied to the
prior period presentation. The Company is not required to adopt these
Statements until November 1, 1998 and does not expect the adoption of these 
standards to result in material changes to previously reported amounts.

In July 1997 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an 
Enterprise and Related Information."  This Statement expands certain 
reporting and disclosure requirements for segments from current 
standards.  In February 1998, the FASB issued Statement #132, "Employers' 
Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits."  This Statement 
revises employers' disclosures about pension and other postretirement 
benefit plans. It does not change the measurement or recognition of those
plans. The Company is not required to adopt these Statements until November 1,

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1998 and does not expect the adoption of these standards to result in 
material changes to previously reported amounts.

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

In October 1997, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position No. 97-2,
"Software Revenue Recognition" (SOP 97-2), which supercedes Statement of
Position No. 91-1.  SOP 97-2 will be effective for all transactions entered into
by Canmax subsequent to October 31, 1998.  Canmax is currently evaluating the
impact that SOP 97-2 will have on software license revenue transactions entered
into subsequent to October 31, 1998. 

   
In March 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American 
Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued a Statement of Position No. 
98-1 "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained 
for Internal Use" (SOP 98-1), which will be effective for all transactions 
entered into by the Company subsequent to October 31, 1999. The Company is 
currently evaluating the impact that SOP 98-1 will have on software developed 
or obtained for internal use subsequent to October 31, 1999.
    

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Standard No. 133
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The Standard
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts,
(collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities. The new
Standard is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new
Standard to have a material impact on its financial position or results of
operations.

IMPACT OF YEAR 2000

   
Canmax has completed an assessment of the impact of Year 2000 issues on its 
internal systems and determined that the cost for any modifications or 
replacements will be immaterial and not exceed $50,000.  In connection with 
the Proposed Sale, Canmax and Buyer conducted a Year 2000 compliance audit of 
software and systems developed by Canmax.  Such audit did not reveal any 
material items of noncompliance, and Canmax does not expect to incur any 
material expenses to cause its developed software and systems to become Year 
2000 compliant.
    

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The foregoing "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations of Canmax" section contains various "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section
21E of the Exchange Act which represent Canmax's expectations or beliefs
concerning, among other things, future operating results and various components
thereof and the adequacy of future operations to provide sufficient liquidity. 
Canmax cautions that such matters necessarily involve significant risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual operating results and liquidity needs to
differ materially from such statements, including, but are not limited to:  (i)
future supply and demand for the Company's products, including user acceptance
of Windows NT as an operating system, (ii) concentration of revenues in one
customer and Canmax's relationship with such customer, (iii) the ability of
Canmax to manage its growth, (iv) Canmax's need for additional financing to fund
product development, marketing and related support services, and acquisitions,
(v) future technological developments and product acceptance, (vi) intense price
and product competition within the industry, (vii) general economic conditions,
(viii) possible disruptions of normal business activity from Year 2000 issues
and other risks and uncertainties as discussed in this Quarterly Report and the

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1997 Annual Report, (ix) competitive products and substitute products, and 
(x) other risks indicated herein and in filings with the commission. 

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

Not applicable.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter ended
July 31, 1998.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K    

(a)  The following Exhibits are required to be filed with this quarterly report
on Form 10-Q:

11   Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings (filed herewith).

27   Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith).

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K

On July 13, 1998, the Registrant filed a report on Form 8-K regarding the change
in certifying accountants.

On June 30, 1998, the Registrant filed a report on Form 8-K regarding the
rescindment of the USCommunication Services, Inc. acquisition.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
     

                                                   Canmax Inc.
                                                   (Registrant)
                    
          
DATE:    October 22, 1998                    /s/   Roger D. Bryant
     ----------------------------            ----------------------------
                                             Roger D. Bryant
                                             President & CEO


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CANMAX INC.

                                                                     EXHIBIT 11

Computation of Net Income Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings 
per share as calculated in accordance with FASB 128.

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                    FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED       FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                             JULY 31,                        JULY 31,
                                                     1998             1997             1998             1997
                                                    ------           ------           ------           ------
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>              <C>              <C>
Numerator:
      Numerator for basic and
      diluted earnings per share - 
      Net income (loss)                             $(309,784)    $(1,470,694)     $(1,286,239)     $ (811,428)

Denominator:
      Denominator for basic earnings
      per share - weighted average shares           6,611,005       6,611,005        6,611,005       5,563,143

Effect of dilutive securities:
     Stock options and warrants                             -               -                -               -
                                                            -               -                -               -
                                                   ----------     -----------      -----------      ----------
      Dilutive potential common shares                      -               -                -               -
                                                   ----------     -----------      -----------      ----------
      Denominator for diluted earnings
      per share - adjusted weighted average
      shares and assumed conversions                6,611,005       6,611,005        6,611,005       5,563,143
                                                   ----------     -----------      -----------      ----------
                                                   ----------     -----------      -----------      ----------
      Basic earnings (loss) per share              $    (0.05)    $     (0.22)     $     (0.19)     $    (0.15)
                                                   ----------     -----------      -----------      ----------
                                                   ----------     -----------      -----------      ----------
      Diluted earnings (loss) per share            $    (0.05)    $     (0.22)     $     (0.19)     $    (0.15)
                                                   ----------     -----------      -----------      ----------
                                                   ----------     -----------      -----------      ----------
</TABLE>
    

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<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1998 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
<S>                             <C>                     <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS                   9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          OCT-31-1998             OCT-31-1998
<PERIOD-START>                             MAY-01-1998             NOV-01-1998
<PERIOD-END>                               JUL-31-1998             JUL-31-1998
<CASH>                                         160,971                 160,971
<SECURITIES>                                         0                       0
<RECEIVABLES>                                1,945,540               1,945,540
<ALLOWANCES>                                   (4,000)                 (4,000)
<INVENTORY>                                     69,648                  69,648
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                             2,608,913               2,608,913
<PP&E>                                       3,789,744               3,789,744
<DEPRECIATION>                             (3,219,862)             (3,219,862)
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               4,499,348               4,499,348
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                        3,421,506               3,421,506
<BONDS>                                              0                       0
                                0                       0
                                          0                       0
<COMMON>                                    23,290,733              23,290,733
<OTHER-SE>                                (22,357,038)            (22,357,038)
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 4,499,348               4,499,348
<SALES>                                      2,482,033               7,303,852
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             2,482,033               7,303,852
<CGS>                                        1,672,697               5,145,665
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                2,526,599               8,050,505
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                               219,636                 673,174
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0                       0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              45,582                 100,781
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                      0                       0
<INCOME-TAX>                                         0                       0
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                          (309,784)             (1,286,239)
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0                       0
<CHANGES>                                            0                       0
<NET-INCOME>                                 (309,784)             (1,286,239)
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                   (0.05)                  (0.19)
<EPS-DILUTED>                                   (0.05)                  (0.19)
        

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