COMMON STOCK VOTING AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.2
EXECUTION COPY
COMMON STOCK VOTING AGREEMENT, dated as of January 24, 2010 (this “Agreement”), by and
among Critical Homecare Solutions Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CHS”), Kohlberg
Investors V, L.P. (“Stockholders’ Representative”), Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx and Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx (each a “Principal Stockholder” and collectively,
the “Principal Stockholders”).
WHEREAS, BioScrip, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), CHS, Stockholders’
Representative, the Principal Stockholders, and Camelot Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation
and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), are entering into an Agreement
and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof (as amended, supplemented or modified from time to
time in accordance with its terms, the “Merger Agreement”), which provides for the merger
of CHS with and into Merger Sub with Merger Sub surviving as the Surviving Corporation (the
“Merger”);
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, each of the Principal Stockholders is the holder of the number
of shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), of the Company
set forth opposite such Principal Stockholder’s name on Schedule 3.3(a) hereto (the shares
of Common Stock held by such Principal Stockholder are referred to herein as the “Owned Common
Stock”); and
WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of CHS and Stockholders’ Representative to enter
into the Merger Agreement, CHS and Stockholders’ Representative have requested that the Principal
Stockholders agree, and each of the Principal Stockholders has agreed, to enter into this Agreement
with respect to all of the Common Stock now owned and which may hereafter be acquired (whether by
means of an exercise of a Common Stock Equivalent, purchase, dividend, distribution or in any other
way) by each such Principal Stockholder (collectively, the “Shares”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Agreement hereby agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings
ascribed to them in the Merger Agreement as in effect on the date hereof.
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ARTICLE II
AGREEMENT OF PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDER TO VOTE
Section 2.1 Agreement to Vote. Each of the Principal Stockholders (severally and not
jointly) hereby agrees:
(a) that at any time that the Company conducts a meeting of, or otherwise seeks a vote or
consent of, the holders of Common Stock for the purpose of approving and adopting the Merger, the
other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the actions required in furtherance
thereof, such Principal Stockholder shall vote, or provide a consent with respect to, his Shares
(x) in favor of the Merger, the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the
actions required in furtherance thereof and (y) against any action or agreement that would compete
with, impede, delay or interfere with the approval of the Merger and the other transactions
contemplated by the Merger Agreement; and
(b) that at the first annual meeting of the holders of Common Stock following the Closing (as
defined in the Merger Agreement) for the purpose of the election of directors to the Board of
Directors of the Company, such Principal Stockholder shall vote his Shares in favor of each of the
two individuals designated by Kohlberg Management V, L.L.C. pursuant to the terms of the New Parent
Stockholders Agreement (as defined in the Merger Agreement).
Section 2.2 Fiduciary Duties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, in the case of any Principal Stockholder who is a director of the Company, the
agreements of such Stockholder contained in this Agreement shall not govern, limit or restrict such
Principal Stockholder’s ability to exercise his or her fiduciary duties to the stockholders of the
Company under applicable laws in his or her capacity as a director of the Company.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
OF EACH PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDER
OF EACH PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDER
Each Principal Stockholder hereby represents and warrants, severally and not jointly or
jointly and severally, to CHS and Stockholders’ Representative as follows:
Section 3.1 Authority Relative to This Agreement. Such Principal Stockholder has all
necessary capacity, power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform his
obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and
delivery of this Agreement by such Principal Stockholder and the consummation by such Principal
Stockholder of the transactions contemplated hereby has been duly and validly authorized by such
Principal Stockholder, and no other proceedings on the part of such Principal Stockholder are
necessary to authorize this Agreement or to consummate such transactions. This Agreement has been
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duly and validly executed and delivered by such Principal Stockholder and, assuming the due
authorization, execution and delivery by each other party hereto, constitutes a legal, valid and
binding obligation of such Principal Stockholder, enforceable against such Principal Stockholder in
accordance with its terms.
Section 3.2 No Conflict.
(a) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Principal Stockholder does not, and
the performance of this Agreement by such Principal Stockholder shall not, (i) conflict with or
violate the organizational documents of such Principal Stockholder, if applicable, (ii) conflict
with or violate any Laws applicable to such Principal Stockholder or by which his Owned Common
Stock are bound or affected or (iii) result in any breach of or constitute a default (or an event
that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any
rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, or result in the creation of an
Encumbrance on any of his Owned Common Stock pursuant to, any note, bond, mortgage, indenture,
contract, agreement, lease, license, permit, franchise or other instrument or obligation to which
such Principal Stockholder is a party or by which such Principal Stockholder or his Owned Common
Stock are bound or affected, except, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), for any such conflicts,
violations, breaches, defaults or other occurrences which would not prevent or delay the
performance by such Principal Stockholder of his obligations under this Agreement.
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Principal Stockholder does not, and
the performance of this Agreement by such Principal Stockholder shall not, require any consent,
approval, authorization or permit of, or filing with or notification to, any third party, court or
arbitrator or any Governmental Authority except (i) for applicable requirements, if any, of the
Exchange Act and (ii) where the failure to obtain such consents, approvals, authorizations or
permits, or to make such filings or notifications, would not prevent or delay the performance by
such Principal Stockholder of his obligations under this Agreement.
Section 3.3 Title to the Owned Common Stock.
(a) As of the date hereof, such Principal Stockholder is the owner of the Owned Common Stock
set forth opposite such Principal Stockholder’s name on Schedule 3.3(a) hereto. Except for
the Common Stock Equivalents (hereinafter defined) held by such Principal Stockholder, such Owned
Common Stock is all of the Common Stock owned, either of record or beneficially, whether held
directly or indirectly, by such Principal Stockholder.
(b) All rights or interests exercisable for or convertible into Common Stock that are owned,
either of record or beneficially, by such Principal Stockholder are set forth on Schedule
3.3(b) hereto (“Common Stock Equivalents”).
(c) The Owned Common Stock held by such Principal Stockholder is owned free and clear of all
Encumbrances, rights of first refusal, agreements or
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limitations on such Principal Stockholder’s voting rights, charges and other encumbrances of
any nature whatsoever. Such Principal Stockholder has not appointed or granted any proxy, which
appointment or grant is still effective, with respect to his Owned Common Stock.
Section 3.4 No Finder’s Fee. No broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other
person is entitled to any broker’s, finder’s, financial advisor’s or other similar fee or
commission in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby based upon arrangements made by
or on behalf of the Principal Stockholder.
Section 3.5 Reliance by CHS and Stockholders’ Representative. Such Principal
Stockholder understands and acknowledges that the CHS and Stockholders’ Representative are entering
into the Merger Agreement in reliance upon such Principal Stockholder’s execution and delivery of
this Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
OF CHS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ REPRESENTATIVE
OF CHS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ REPRESENTATIVE
CHS and Stockholders’ Representative hereby represent and warrant as to itself, severally and
not jointly, to each Principal Stockholder as follows:
Section 4.1 Authority Relative to This Agreement. CHS and Stockholders’
Representative each have all necessary power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The
execution and delivery of this Agreement by CHS and Stockholders’ Representative and the
consummation by CHS and Stockholders’ Representative of the transactions contemplated hereby have
been duly and validly authorized by each of CHS and Stockholders’ Representative, and no other
proceedings on the part of CHS or Stockholders’ Representative are necessary to authorize this
Agreement or to consummate such transactions. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed
and delivered by each of CHS and Stockholders’ Representative and, assuming the due authorization,
execution and delivery by each other party hereto, constitutes a legal, valid and binding
obligation of each of CHS and Stockholders’ Representative, enforceable against each in accordance
with its terms.
Section 4.2 No Conflict.
(a) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by CHS and Stockholders’ Representative does
not, and the performance of this Agreement by CHS and Stockholders’ Representative shall not, (i)
conflict with or violate the organizational documents of CHS or Stockholders’ Representative, (ii)
conflict with, violate or require any consent or notice under any Laws applicable to CHS or
Stockholders’ Representative or (iii) result in any breach of or constitute a default (or an event
that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any
rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of any material note, bond,
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mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease, license, permit, franchise or other
instrument or obligation to which CHS or Stockholders’ Representative is a party or by which CHS or
Stockholders’ Representative is bound or affected, except, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii),
for any such conflicts, violations, breaches, defaults or other occurrences which would not prevent
or delay the performance by CHS or Stockholders’ Representative of its obligations under this
Agreement.
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by CHS and Stockholders’ Representative does
not, and the performance of this Agreement by CHS and Stockholders’ Representative shall not,
require any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or filing with or notification to, any
court or arbitrator or any Governmental Authority except (i) for necessary consents and filings
under the HSR Act or set forth on Schedule 6.6 of the Merger Agreement and (ii)
where the failure to obtain such consents, approvals, authorizations or permits, or to make such
filings or notifications, would not prevent or delay the performance by CHS or Stockholders’
Representative of its obligations under this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
COVENANTS OF THE PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
Section 5.1 No Inconsistent Agreements. Each Principal Stockholder hereby covenants
and agrees that, except as contemplated by this Agreement, such Principal Stockholder shall not
enter into any agreement or grant a proxy or power of attorney with respect to its Shares which is
inconsistent with this Agreement.
Section 5.2 No Encumbrances. Each Principal Stockholder hereby covenants and agrees
that such Principal Stockholder shall not by any action or omission cause any Encumbrances, rights
of first refusal, agreements or limitations on such Principal Stockholder’s Shares or voting rights
with respect to his Shares.
Section 5.3 No Transfer. Each Principal Stockholder hereby agrees that he or it shall
not, directly or indirectly, so long as this Agreement is in effect, offer for sale, sell,
transfer, give, assign or otherwise dispose of (each, a “Transfer”), or agree to Transfer,
any Shares (except to Transfer his Shares to another Principal Stockholder or to a Person that
agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the transferred Shares (such
agreement to be evidenced by a written agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to CHS
and Stockholders’ Representative)). Such Principal Stockholder agrees to promptly provide the
Company with the certificates (if such Shares are certificated) representing all of his Shares in
order for the Company to imprint the following legend on such certificates:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A VOTING AGREEMENT DATED AS
OF JANUARY 24, 2010, AS MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. A COPY OF THE VOTING AGREEMENT
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE COMPANY WITHOUT CHARGE UPON THE WRITTEN REQUEST OF THE HOLDER
HEREOF.
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Section 5.4 No Groups. Each Principal Stockholder agrees that he or it shall not, and
shall cause each of his Affiliates not to, become a member of a “group” (as that term is used in
Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) with respect to any Shares or other voting securities of the
Company for the purpose of opposing or competing with the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement.
Section 5.5 No Public Statements. Each Principal Stockholder agrees that he or it
shall not, and shall cause each of his Affiliates and Representatives (other than the Company and
its Representatives) not to, issue any press releases or make any public statements with respect to
this Agreement, the Merger Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement without the prior written consent of CHS, Stockholders’ Representative and the Company.
Section 5.6 Commercially Reasonable Efforts. Each Principal Stockholder shall
promptly consult with the Company and use commercially reasonable efforts to provide any necessary
information and material with respect to all filings made by such Principal Stockholder with any
Governmental Authority in connection with this Agreement and the Merger Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6.1 Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest to occur of
(a) the completion of the first annual meeting of the holders of Common Stock following the Closing
and (b) the termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with its terms. Any such termination
shall be without prejudice to liabilities arising hereunder before such termination.
Section 6.2 Non-Survival. The representations and warranties made herein shall
terminate upon termination of this Agreement.
Section 6.3 Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage
would occur in the event that the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with
the terms hereof, that money damages would not be sufficient for any breach of this Agreement and
that the parties shall be entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof (without any
requirement for the posting of a bond or other security), in addition to any other remedy at law or
in equity.
Section 6.4 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
Section 6.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among
CHS, Stockholders’ Representative and the Principal Stockholders with respect to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and
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understandings, both written and oral, among CHS, Stockholders’ Representative and the
Principal Stockholders with respect to the subject matter hereof.
Section 6.6 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to be for
the benefit of, and shall not be enforceable by, any Person or entity who or which is not a party
hereto, nor shall it confer upon any other Person any rights or remedies hereunder.
Section 6.7 Waiver. Any waiver shall be valid only if set forth in writing signed by
the parties hereto. Mere inaction or failure to exercise any right, remedy or option under this
Agreement, or delay in exercising the same, will not operate as, nor shall be construed as, a
waiver, and each such right shall be deemed an ongoing right and may be asserted at any time and
from time to time.
Section 6.8 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in
writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
Section 6.9 Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is
invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule or law, or public policy, all other
conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so
long as the economic or legal substance of this Agreement is not affected in any manner materially
adverse to any party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal
or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this
Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible to the fullest
extent permitted by applicable law in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the terms of this
Agreement remain as originally contemplated.
Section 6.10 Governing Law. This Agreement and any claim or controversy hereunder
(whether in contract or tort) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Delaware without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws thereof.
Section 6.11 Jurisdiction and Service of Process. Any legal action, suit or
proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby may
only be instituted in any state or federal court in the State of Delaware, and each party waives
any objection which such party may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of any such
action, suit or proceeding, and irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of any such court in any
such action, suit or proceeding. Each party to this Agreement irrevocably consents to service of
process in the manner provided for notices in Section 6.16. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect
the right of any party to this Agreement to serve process in any other manner permitted by Law.
Section 6.12 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL
PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS
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AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER
THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER
PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF
LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES
HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS
AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION.
Section 6.13 Rules of Construction. The parties to this Agreement agree that they
have been represented by counsel during the negotiation and execution of this Agreement and,
therefore, waive the application of any Laws or rule of construction providing that ambiguities in
an agreement or other document will be construed against the party drafting such agreement or
document.
Section 6.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts and by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed
shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
agreement.
Section 6.15 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
assigns, provided that no party may assign, delegate or otherwise transfer any of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement without the consent of the other parties hereto (and which
transfer shall not relieve such Principal Stockholder of his obligations hereunder in the event of
a breach by its transferee).
Section 6.16 Notices. All notices, requests and other communications to any party
hereunder shall be in writing (including telecopy or similar writing) and shall be given,
if to the Principal Stockholders, to:
c/o BioScrip, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
with a copy to:
King and Spalding LLP
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: E. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, II, Esq.
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: E. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, II, Esq.
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if to CHS, to:
Kohlberg Investors V, L.P.
c/o Kohlberg & Company
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
c/o Kohlberg & Company
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
with a copy to:
Xxxx, Weiss, Rifkind, Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx LLP
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq.
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq.
or such other address or facsimile number as such party may hereafter specify for the purpose by
notice to the other parties hereto given in accordance with this Section 6.16. Each such notice,
request or other communication shall be effective when delivered at the address specified in this
Section 6.16.
[Signature Page Follows]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CHS, Stockholders’ Representative and each Principal Stockholder has
caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date hereof.
CRITICAL HOMECARE SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC. |
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By: | /s/ Xxx Xxxxxx | |||
Name: | Xxx Xxxxxx | |||
Title: | Pres & CEO | |||
KOHLBERG INVESTORS V, L.P. | ||||
By: Kohlberg Management V, L.L.C., its general partner | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |||
Name: | Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |||
Title: | Authorized Representative |
Signature Page — Common Stock Voting Agreement
THE PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS: | ||||
XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX | ||||
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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XXXXX X. XXXXXX | ||||
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx | ||||
XXXXXXX X. XXXXX | ||||
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | ||||
XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXXX | ||||
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | ||||
Signature Page — Common Stock Voting Agreement
Schedule 3.3(a)
Principal Stockholders | Owned Common Stock | |||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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1,016,079 | |||
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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50,126 | |||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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120,000 | |||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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184,757 |
Schedule 3.3(b)
Common Stock | ||||
Principal Stockholders | Equivalents | |||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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1,620,865 | |||
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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468,012 | |||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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105,000 | |||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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340,284 |