TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.4
This Trademark Security Agreement (this “Trademark Security Agreement”) is made as of June 29, 2015, by SHEPLERS, INC., a Kansas corporation (“Grantor”), in favor of GCI Capital Markets LLC, as administrative agent (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, “Administrative Agent”) for the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement referred to below).
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2015 (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Boot Barn, Inc., Delaware corporation (“Borrower”), Boot Barn Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Holdings”), the financial institutions which are now or which hereafter become party thereto (the “Lenders”) and Administrative Agent, the Lenders have severally agreed to make financial accommodations to the Borrower subject to the conditions set forth therein;
WHEREAS, each Grantor (other than the Borrower) has agreed, pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement, dated even date herewith in favor of the Administrative Agent (the “Guaranty”), to guarantee the Obligations (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of the Borrower; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Guaranty and that certain Collateral Agreement, dated as of even date herewith (as may be amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Collateral Agreement”), by and between the Grantors and the Administrative Agent, the Grantors are required to execute and deliver this Trademark Security Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and to induce the Lenders to make their respective extensions of credit to the Borrower thereunder, each Grantor hereby agrees with the Administrative Agent as follows:
1. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used herein without definition are used as defined in the Collateral Agreement or, it not defined therein, in the Credit Agreement.
2. Grant of Security Interest in Trademark Collateral. Each Grantor, as collateral security for the prompt payment and performance when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) of the Obligations of such Grantor, hereby assigns, pledges and grants to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders, and grants to the Administrative Agent for its benefit and for the ratable benefit of each Lender a continuing security interest in and a Lien on all of its right, title and interest in, to and under the following Collateral of such Grantor (the Trademark Collateral”):
a. all of its Trademarks and Trademark Licenses, including, without limitation, those referred to on Schedule 1 hereto;
b. all renewals and extensions of the foregoing;
c. all goodwill of the business connected with the use of, and symbolized by, each such Trademark; and
d. all income, royalties and proceeds at any time due or payable or asserted under and with respect to any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, all rights to xxx and recover at law or in equity for any past, present and future infringement, misappropriation, dilution, violation or other impairment thereof..
3. Credit Agreement and Collateral Agreement. The security interest granted pursuant to this Trademark Security Agreement is granted in conjunction with the security interest granted to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement and the Collateral Agreement, and each Grantor hereby acknowledges and agrees that the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent with respect to the security interest in the Trademark Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Credit Agreement and the Collateral Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein; provided, however that in no event shall the Trademark Collateral include any property or asset of Grantor which is excluded from Collateral pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Collateral Agreement.
4. Grantor Remains Liable. Each Grantor hereby agrees that, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, such Grantor shall assume full and complete responsibility for the prosecution, defense, enforcement or any other necessary or desirable actions in connection with their Trademarks and Trademark Licenses subject to a security interest hereunder.
5. Counterparts. This Trademark Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties 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. Signature pages may be detached from multiple separate counterparts and attached to a single counterpart.
6. Governing Law. This Trademark Security Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the law of the State of New York.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this Trademark Security Agreement to be executed and delivered by its duly authorized officer as of the date first set forth above.
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GRANTOR: |
SHEPLERS, INC., a Kansas corporation | |
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By: |
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx |
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Name: |
Xxxx Xxxxxxx |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
ACCEPTED AND |
GCI CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, | |
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: |
as Administrative Agent | |
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By: |
/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx |
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Name: |
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx |
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Title: |
Managing Director |
SCHEDULE I
TRADEMARK REGISTRATIONS/APPLICATIONS
Trademark |
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Database |
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Application |
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Registration |
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Owner |
RED RANCH |
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U.S. Federal |
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85726040 |
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4552405 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
XXXXXX TRADING COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1899 |
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U.S. Federal |
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85724728 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
RED RANCH |
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U.S. Federal |
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85434444 |
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4258838 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
XXXXXX TRADING COMPANY |
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U.S. Federal |
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85399269 |
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4429241 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
WESTERN WEAR FOR THE WAY YOU LIVE |
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U.S. Federal |
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85396637 |
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4118616 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
Design Only |
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U.S. Federal |
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85315981 |
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4129801 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
Trademark |
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Database |
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Application |
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Registration |
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Owner |
XXXXXX TRADING COMPANY |
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U.S. Federal |
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85261879 |
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4168869 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
YOUR COUNTRY, YOUR WAY |
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U.S. Federal |
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77483596 |
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3781832 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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U.S. Federal |
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78822126 |
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3193462 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
THE WORLD’S LARGEST WESTERN STORES |
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U.S. Federal |
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75291616 |
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2167479 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
WORLD’S LARGEST WESTERN STORES |
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U.S. Federal |
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75140060 |
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2081419 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
BOOTS ‘N JEANS |
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U.S. Federal |
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75078088 |
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2342054 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
WORLD’S LARGEST WESTERN STORES AND CATALOG |
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U.S. Federal |
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74520534 |
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2033263 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
Design Only |
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U.S. Federal |
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73392546 |
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1254863 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
OL’ SHEP |
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U.S. Federal |
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73388925 |
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1255648 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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U.S. Federal |
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73125194 |
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1141784 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
Trademark |
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Database |
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Application |
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Registration |
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Owner |
S |
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U.S. Federal |
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73125222 |
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1137758 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
S |
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U.S. Federal |
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73125223 |
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1137889 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
S SHEPLERS INC. |
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U.S. Federal |
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73041013 |
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1017594 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
Trademark |
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Database |
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Application |
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Registration |
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Owner |
S |
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U.S. Federal |
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73040683 |
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1057698 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
S |
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U.S. Federal |
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73040684 |
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1045614 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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U.S. Federal |
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73040363 |
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1308095 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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U.S. Federal |
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73040364 |
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1308389 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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Canada |
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1540229 |
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TMA835766 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
Trademark |
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Database |
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Application |
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Registration |
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Owner |
SHEPLERS |
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Canada |
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714900 |
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TMA429523 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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Switzerland |
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59396/2011 |
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625115 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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United Kingdom |
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1516265 |
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1516265 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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Community Trademarks |
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10201697 |
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10201697 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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Brunei |
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22188 |
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19023 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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China |
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9895452 |
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9895452 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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China |
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9895451 |
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9895451 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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Japan |
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2011-060657 |
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0000000 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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Australia |
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1443876 |
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1443876 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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Australia |
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588639 |
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588639 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |
SHEPLERS |
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New Zealand. |
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847911 |
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847911 |
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SHEPLERS, INC. |