About Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI)
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of disposable medical devices used in a range of interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures. The Company operates in two segments: cardiovascular and endoscopy. The cardiovascular segment consists of cardiology and radiology devices, which assist in diagnosing and treating coronary arterial disease, peripheral vascular disease and other non-vascular diseases, and includes embolotherapeutic, cardiac rhythm management (CRM), electrophysiology (EP), and interventional oncology and spine devices. Its endoscopy segment consists of gastroenterology and pulmonology medical devices, which assist in the palliative treatment of expanding esophageal, tracheobronchial and biliary strictures caused by malignant tumors. Within its segments, the Company offers products focused in four product groups: peripheral intervention, cardiac intervention, interventional oncology and spine, and endoscopy.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Surgical & medical instruments
Sub-IndustryHealth Care Supplies
SectorMedical
SymbolNASDAQ:MMSI
CUSIP58988910
Phone801-253-1600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38%
Current Ratio2.73%
Quick Ratio1.39%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio35.78
Forward P/E Ratio27.74
P/E Growth2.1
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$727.85 million
Price / Sales3.15
Cash Flow$2.3429 per share
Price / Cash19.42
Book Value$13.47 per share
Price / Book3.38
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.28
Net Income$27.52 million
Net Margins3.78%
Return on Equity9.65%
Return on Assets6.02%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,876
Outstanding Shares50,330,000
Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merit Medical Systems' stock symbol?
Merit Medical Systems trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MMSI."
How were Merit Medical Systems' earnings last quarter?
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MMSI) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The medical instruments supplier reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.01. The medical instruments supplier earned $190.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $187.62 million. Merit Medical Systems had a net margin of 3.78% and a return on equity of 9.65%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 21.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.31 earnings per share. View Merit Medical Systems' Earnings History.
When is Merit Medical Systems' next earnings date?
What guidance has Merit Medical Systems issued on next quarter's earnings?
Merit Medical Systems updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.57-1.69 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.49. The company issued revenue guidance of $838-851 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $815.30 million.
What price target have analysts set for MMSI?
11 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Merit Medical Systems' stock. Their predictions range from $44.00 to $57.00. On average, they expect Merit Medical Systems' stock price to reach $48.60 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Merit Medical Systems.
Who are some of Merit Medical Systems' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Merit Medical Systems include Penumbra (PEN), Haemonetics (HAE), Nevro (NVRO), NuVasive (NUVA), NovoCure (NVCR), Mazor Robotics (MZOR), Irhythm Technologies (IRTC), Intersect ENT (XENT), ATRION (ATRI), Orthofix (OFIX), OraSure Technologies (OSUR), Glaukos (GKOS), Luminex (LMNX), K2M Group (KTWO), MiMedx Group (MDXG), LeMaitre Vascular (LMAT), CryoLife (CRY) and Cardiovascular Systems (CSII).
Who are Merit Medical Systems' key executives?
Merit Medical Systems' management team includes the folowing people:
- Fred P. Lampropoulos, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer (Age 67)
- Bernard J. Birkett, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer (Age 48)
- Joseph C. Wright, President - International Division (Age 47)
- Ronald A. Frost, Chief Operating Officer (Age 55)
- Justin J. Lampropoulos, Executive Vice President - Sales, Marketing and Strategy (Age 34)
- Brian G. Lloyd, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary (Age 56)
- Nolan E. Karras, Lead Independent Director (Age 72)
- David Ming-Teh Liu, Director (Age 43)
- Kent W. Stanger, Director (Age 62)
- A. Scott Anderson, Independent Director (Age 70)
Has Merit Medical Systems been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about MMSI stock have trended somewhat positive on Thursday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Merit Medical Systems earned a daily sentiment score of 0.22 on Accern's scale. They also gave news headlines about the medical instruments supplier an impact score of 45.01 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Merit Medical Systems?
Shares of MMSI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Merit Medical Systems' stock price today?
One share of MMSI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $45.50.
How big of a company is Merit Medical Systems?
Merit Medical Systems has a market capitalization of $2.30 billion and generates $727.85 million in revenue each year. The medical instruments supplier earns $27.52 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.28 on an earnings per share basis. Merit Medical Systems employs 4,876 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Merit Medical Systems?
Merit Medical Systems' mailing address is 1600 WEST MERIT PARK WAY, SOUTH JORDAN UT, 84095. The medical instruments supplier can be reached via phone at 801-253-1600 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Merit Medical Systems (MMSI)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Merit Medical Systems and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe MMSI will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe MMSI will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
11 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Merit Medical Systems in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $48.60, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 6.81%. The high price target for MMSI is $57.00 and the low price target for MMSI is $44.00. There are currently 11 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 2.92 | 2.91 | 2.91 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
11 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
11 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
10 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
10 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $48.60 | $46.00 | $43.85 | $41.27 |
| Price Target Upside: | 6.81% upside | 1.55% upside | 0.68% downside | 9.00% downside |
Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) Consensus Price Target History
Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/19/2016 forward)
Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ MMSI) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 5.00%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 95.22%
Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ MMSI) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 12/29/2017 | Franklin J Miller | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $43.93 | $439,300.00 | |  |
| 12/29/2017 | Franklin J Miller | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $43.93 | $439,300.00 | 21,244 | |
| 12/15/2017 | Kent W. Stanger | Director | Sell | 9,082 | $44.90 | $407,781.80 | | |
| 11/30/2017 | Kent W. Stanger | Director | Sell | 2,918 | $44.55 | $129,996.90 | | |
| 9/14/2017 | Kent W. Stanger | Director | Sell | 670 | $42.06 | $28,180.20 | | |
| 9/11/2017 | Kent W. Stanger | Director | Sell | 1,930 | $42.02 | $81,098.60 | | |
| 8/8/2017 | Kent W. Stanger | Director | Sell | 7,400 | $42.22 | $312,428.00 | | |
| 8/7/2017 | A Scott Anderson | Director | Sell | 25,000 | $41.15 | $1,028,750.00 | 10,400 | |
| 8/3/2017 | F. Ann Millner | Director | Sell | 3,106 | $41.01 | $127,377.06 | 6,750 | |
| 8/1/2017 | Richard W Edelman | Insider | Sell | 29,000 | $41.19 | $1,194,510.00 | 35,000 | |
| 6/30/2017 | Richard W Edelman | Insider | Sell | 20,000 | $37.62 | $752,400.00 | 35,000 | |
| 6/28/2017 | F. Ann Millner | Director | Sell | 6,744 | $38.15 | $257,283.60 | 4,247 | |
| 6/27/2017 | Nolan E Karras | Director | Sell | 7,000 | $37.15 | $260,050.00 | 8,000 | |
| 5/25/2017 | Richard W Edelman | Director | Sell | 16,000 | $34.46 | $551,360.00 | 17,621 | |
| 5/19/2017 | Michael E Stillabower | Director | Sell | 17,110 | $33.71 | $576,778.10 | 52,778 | |
| 5/15/2017 | Franklin J Miller | Director | Sell | 16,090 | $33.95 | $546,255.50 | 27,334 | |
| 12/9/2016 | Kent W. Stanger | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $26.27 | $315,240.00 | | |
| 8/30/2016 | A Scott Anderson | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $24.10 | $289,200.00 | 9,400 | |
| 8/15/2016 | Michael E Stillabower | Director | Sell | 25,000 | $24.29 | $607,250.00 | 52,778 | |
| 8/12/2016 | Richard W Edelman | Director | Sell | 21,500 | $23.51 | $505,465.00 | 20,682 | |
| 8/9/2016 | Richard W Edelman | Director | Sell | 500 | $23.55 | $11,775.00 | 3,500 | |
| 8/2/2016 | Nolan E Karras | Director | Sell | 5,878 | $23.35 | $137,251.30 | 5,878 | |
| 8/1/2016 | Franklin J Miller | Director | Sell | 15,000 | $23.52 | $352,800.00 | 17,334 | |
| 3/3/2016 | Kent W. Stanger | CFO | Sell | 20,000 | $18.89 | $377,800.00 | 4,271 | |
| 4/27/2015 | Franklin J Miller | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $21.05 | $210,500.00 | | |
| 3/23/2015 | Franklin J Miller | Director | Sell | 8,750 | $19.72 | $172,550.00 | | |
| 3/16/2015 | Franklin J Miller | Director | Sell | 8,750 | $19.47 | $170,362.50 | | |
| 3/16/2015 | Ronald Frost | COO | Sell | 11,250 | $19.50 | $219,375.00 | | |
| 12/29/2014 | Franklin J Miller | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $17.36 | $173,600.00 | | |
| 12/24/2014 | A Scott Anderson | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $17.03 | $204,360.00 | | |
| 12/22/2014 | Martin R Stephens | VP | Sell | 14,999 | $16.75 | $251,233.25 | | |
| 12/18/2014 | Greg L Barnett | CAO | Sell | 10,000 | $16.91 | $169,100.00 | | |
| 10/28/2014 | Greg L Barnett | CAO | Sell | 12,500 | $15.00 | $187,500.00 | | |
| 10/27/2014 | Rashelle Perry | Insider | Sell | 12,500 | $14.85 | $185,625.00 | | |
| 10/24/2014 | Kent W Stanger | CFO | Sell | 18,000 | $14.00 | $252,000.00 | | |
| 7/10/2014 | Kent W Stanger | CFO | Sell | 6,000 | $14.76 | $88,560.00 | | |
| 6/19/2014 | Ronald Frost | COO | Sell | 5,000 | $14.25 | $71,250.00 | | |
| 6/10/2014 | Kent W Stanger | CFO | Sell | 6,000 | $14.02 | $84,120.00 | | |
| 6/9/2014 | Kent W Stanger | CFO | Sell | 22,137 | $14.11 | $312,353.07 | | |
| 6/3/2014 | Ronald Frost | COO | Sell | 2,325 | $14.07 | $32,712.75 | | |
| 5/27/2014 | Kent W Stanger | CFO | Sell | 15,880 | $14.18 | $225,178.40 | | |
| 5/21/2014 | Kent Stanger | CFO | Sell | 22,259 | $14.00 | $311,626.00 | 714,836 | |
| 5/16/2014 | Kent Stanger | CFO | Sell | 9,991 | $14.00 | $139,874.00 | 714,836 | |
| 5/15/2014 | Richard Edelman | Director | Sell | 11,270 | $13.93 | $156,991.10 | 1,000 | |
| 4/10/2014 | Kent Stanger | CFO | Sell | 6,000 | $14.17 | $85,020.00 | 595,786 | |
| 3/10/2014 | Kent Stanger | CFO | Sell | 6,000 | $14.40 | $86,400.00 | 601,786 | |
| 11/22/2013 | Richard Edelman | Director | Sell | 16,027 | $16.49 | $264,285.23 | | |
| 10/30/2013 | Rashelle Perry | Insider | Sell | 16,250 | $16.40 | $266,500.00 | | |
| 10/29/2013 | Michael E Stillabower | Director | Sell | 37,500 | $16.41 | $615,375.00 | | |
| 10/28/2013 | Greg L Barnett | CAO | Sell | 16,250 | $16.45 | $267,312.50 | | |
| 10/25/2013 | Franklin J Miller | Director | Sell | 7,500 | $16.71 | $125,325.00 | | |
| 10/25/2013 | Martin R Stephens | VP | Sell | 32,500 | $16.64 | $540,800.00 | | |
| 5/22/2013 | Rex C Bean | Director | Sell | 13,000 | $10.09 | $131,170.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ MMSI) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) to Release Earnings on Wednesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 5:19 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems' (MMSI) Buy Rating Reiterated at Craig Hallum
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 3:27 PM |
| Comparing Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) & The Competition
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 8:33 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 8 at 10:23 AM |
| $193.89 Million in Sales Expected for Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 2:08 AM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Will Post Earnings of $0.29 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 9:14 PM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) PT Raised to $47.50
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 7:32 PM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Stock Rating Upgraded by ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 12:11 PM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Upgraded to Buy by BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 11:01 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Lifted to "Hold" at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 27 at 3:28 PM |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 26 at 3:07 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $193.89 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 21 at 2:34 AM |
| Brokerages Expect Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) to Post $0.29 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 19 at 9:14 PM |
 | Research Report Identifies Ambarella, Merit Medical, NETGEAR, Independent Bank, Cutera, and Aptevo Therapeutics with Renewed Outlook — Fundamental Analysis, Calculating Forward Movement
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 9:17 AM |
| FY2020 EPS Estimates for Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Raised by SunTrust Banks (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 9 at 3:57 PM |
| Q2 2018 EPS Estimates for Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Increased by Analyst
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 8 at 8:14 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Price Target Raised to $55.00 at SunTrust Banks
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 7 at 11:58 AM |
 | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) PT Raised to $55 at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
www.streetinsider.com - March 7 at 9:16 AM |
| Swiss National Bank Has $3.69 Million Position in Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 4:02 PM |
| Q2 2018 Earnings Estimate for Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Issued By Barrington Research (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 3:32 AM |
| Kennedy Capital Management Inc. Buys 3,563 Shares of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 8:24 AM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Expect Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $192.62 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 2:56 AM |
| Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC Sells 1,557 Shares of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 3:52 PM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Raised to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 8:12 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Shares Bought by Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc.
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 5:56 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) PT Raised to $57 at Canaccord Genuity
www.streetinsider.com - March 2 at 9:03 AM |
| Arizona State Retirement System Purchases 58,328 Shares of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 4:30 AM |
| Altrinsic Global Advisors LLC Decreases Holdings in Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 4:16 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Upgraded at Barrington Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 9:52 PM |
| Canaccord Genuity Boosts Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Price Target to $57.00
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 6:36 PM |
| EAM Investors LLC Has $2.39 Million Stake in Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 12:10 PM |
| Carillon Tower Advisers Inc. Buys New Position in Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 5:40 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Receives Consensus Rating of "Buy" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 3:34 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.01 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 9:20 PM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Updates FY18 Earnings Guidance
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 5:50 PM |
| Merit Medical beats Street 4Q forecasts
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 5:17 PM |
| Merit Medical Systems’ Financial Performance
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 5:17 PM |
| Merit Medical Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2017; Merit Meets Range of 2017 Guidance; Gives 2018 Guidance
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 5:17 PM |
| Does Merit Medical Systems Inc’s (NASDAQ:MMSI) Past Performance Indicate A Stronger Future?
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 9:03 AM |
| Bbva Compass Bancshares Inc. Has $1.18 Million Stake in Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 5:02 AM |
| Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Decreases Position in Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 4:42 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Position Boosted by Sei Investments Co.
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 25 at 7:48 AM |
| Merit Medical to Participate at Six Conferences
finance.yahoo.com - February 22 at 5:03 PM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 21 at 4:28 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Upgraded at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 17 at 1:24 PM |
| Merit Medical Closes Deal With BD for Purchase of Divestment Assets
finance.yahoo.com - February 15 at 8:32 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Monday
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 12 at 3:02 AM |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 4 at 3:30 AM |
| Zacks: Analysts Expect Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $187.59 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 30 at 8:42 AM |
| $0.32 EPS Expected for Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 28 at 1:18 AM |
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