Wednesday 05 June
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Welcome lunch
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Join the Summit welcome lunch for an opportunity to meet fellow Summit delegates in advance of the sessions commencing.
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MESAC regional update lunch
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Legislative changes are occurring at an unprecedented pace throughout the world, making it critically important for tax and legal executives to stay on top of the latest reforms and developments and understand how local country changes interplay with the global tax landscape. Grab your lunch, and join one of three regional updates for Africa, Latin America and MESAC. Each session will focus on providing the most up-to-date legislative advancements that may impact your organization in the respective region. After the sessions, you will have time to network with the presenters before heading to the opening plenary.
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Latin America regional update lunch
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Legislative changes are occurring at an unprecedented pace throughout the world, making it critically important for tax and legal executives to stay on top of the latest reforms and developments and understand how local country changes interplay with the global tax landscape. Grab your lunch, and join one of three regional updates for Africa, Latin America and MESAC. Each session will focus on providing the most up-to-date legislative advancements that may impact your organization in the respective region. After the sessions, you will have time to network with the presenters before heading to the opening plenary.
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Africa regional update lunch
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Legislative changes are occurring at an unprecedented pace throughout the world, making it critically important for tax and legal executives to stay on top of the latest reforms and developments and understand how local country changes interplay with the global tax landscape. Grab your lunch, and join one of three regional updates for Africa, Latin America and MESAC. Each session will focus on providing the most up-to-date legislative advancements that may impact your organization in the respective region. After the sessions, you will have time to network with the presenters before heading to the opening plenary.
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Break
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Plenary 1: Where global tax policy is heading next
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The opening session will explore current geopolitics, economic trends and how global dynamics may reshape tax bases. As global tax policy evolves, how should those leading tax functions respond and manage these developments?
Speakers include: Vicki Heard, EMA Region and UK Head of Tax & Legal Services and Partner with KPMG in the UK; David Linke, Global Head of Tax & Legal, KPMG International; George Osborne, Partner, Robey Warshaw LLP and former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State; Achim Pross, Deputy Director of Tax Policy and Administration, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development; Vinod Kalloe, EMA Region Head of Tax Policy, KPMG Meijburg in the Netherlands; Raluca Enache, Head of KPMG’s EU Tax Center; Michael Lennard, Chief of International Tax Cooperation & Trade, United Nations, Tax Cooperation & Trade; Shabana Begum, Executive Director of Tax Policy Sector, United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance; Mette Mellemgaard Jakobsen, Head of Tax, Maersk (Denmark); and Summit Host, Barbara Serra, Journalist, TV presenter, documentary-maker and author.
Speaking at this session:
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Achim Pross
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Barbara Serra
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Shabana Begum
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Vicki Heard
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George Osborne
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David Linke
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Vinod Kalloe
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Michael Lennard
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Mette Mellemgaard Jakobsen
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Raluca Enache
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Break
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Sector insight sessions
Each sector session will allow you to hear thought provoking insights, on issues of relevance to you, from KPMG professionals and guest speakers, while allowing you to build your network with peers with similar interests.
While it is expected for many delegates to align themselves to a sector session in which they operate, this is not mandatory
Choice of one of the following:
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Navigating tax in the consumer & retail sector
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Speakers include: Matthew Whipp, EMA Tax Sector Head for Consumer Goods and Retail and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Kathrin Feil, EMA Head of Indirect Tax and Partner, KPMG in Germany; Sarah Churton, International Tax, Consumer Goods and Retail and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Stephan Freismuth, Trade & Customs, Consumer Goods and Retail and Director, KPMG in Germany.
Speaking at this session:
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Matthew Whipp
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Kathrin Feil
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Stephan Freismuth
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Sarah Churton
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Navigating tax in the energy & natural resources sector
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Speakers include: Barbara Henzen, EMA Tax Sector Head for Energy and Natural Resources and Partner, KPMG in Qatar; Adam Hamilton, Advisory, Energy and Natural Resources and Director, KPMG in the UK; Claire Angell, Partner, Tax, Energy and Natural Resources, KPMG in the UK.
Speaking at this session:
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Barbara Henzen
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Adam Hamilton
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Claire Angell
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Navigating tax in the financial services sector
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Speakers include: Mark Semple, EMA Tax Sector Head for Financial Services-Banking and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Marco Muth, EMA Tax Sector Head for Financial Services-Asset Management and Partner, KPMG in Germany; Stefano Cervo, EMA Tax Sector Head for Financial Services-Private Equity and Partner, KPMG in Italy; Sandra Grote, EMA Tax Sector Head for Financial Services–Insurance and Partner, KPMG in Germany.
Speaking at this session:
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Mark Semple
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Marco Müth
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Stefano Cervo
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Sandra Grote
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Navigating tax in the industrial manufacturing & automotive sectors
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Speakers include: Peter Schalk, EMA Tax Sector Head for Automotive and Partner, KPMG in Germany; Andre Jacobs, EMA Tax Sector Head for Industrial Manufacturing and Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands; Gavin Combe, Partner, Advisory, KPMG in the UK; Janneke Versantvoort, Senior Manager, Tax, KPMG in the Netherlands.
Speaking at this session:
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André Jacobs
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Peter Schalk
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Navigating tax in the life sciences sector
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Speakers include: Simon Knightbridge, EMA Tax Sector Head for Life Sciences and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Andrea Tolly, Partner, Transfer Pricing, Life Sciences, KPMG in the UK; Amanda Davenport, UK Life Sciences Sector Lead for Tax and Partner, Deal Advisory Tax, KPMG in the UK; and Koen Van Ende, Partner, Tax, Life Sciences, KPMG in Belgium.
Speaking at this session:
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Andrea Tolley
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Simon Knightbridge
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Koen Van Ende
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Navigating tax in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors
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Speakers include: Anna Scally, Partner, EMA Tax Sector Head for Technology, Media and Telecommunications, KPMG in Ireland; Carmel Logan, Partner, Tax, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, KPMG in Ireland; Megha Manon, Partner, Tax, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, KPMG in the UK; David Rowlands, Partner, KPMG Global Head of AI, KPMG in the UK; Stuart Tait, Partner, KPMG UK's Chief Technology Officer for Tax, KPMG in the UK.
Speaking at this session:
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Anna Scally
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David Rowlands
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Stuart Tait
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Summit networking evening
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Join us for the Summit networking evening at the Old Royal Naval College. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, the buildings of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich have a rich 500-year history and offer a sophisticated environment in which to enjoy an evening with Summit delegates.
Coaches will depart the Intercontinental London – The O2 from 18.30. A shuttle coach will return throughout the evening with the main coaches departing from 21:45.
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Thursday 06 June
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Plenary 2: How to make AI work for tax
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The second session will navigate the world of AI and how it is currently being used for tax purposes. Speakers will explore various aspects such as ethical frameworks and quality of data, how tax authorities are implementing AI and how tax leaders may harness AI to develop their approaches.
Speakers include: Stuart Tait, EMA Region Chief Technology Officer, Tax & Legal and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Cassie Kozyrkov, former Chief Decision Scientist, Google; Ben Alarie, Chief Executive Officer, Blue J; Aabha Lekhak, Head of Tax, KPMG in Oman; Marcus Bräutigam, Swedish Tax Authority, Chief Data Scientist; Christian Stender, Global Head of AI for Tax, KPMG in Germany; and Summit Host, Barbara Serra, Journalist, TV presenter, documentary-maker and author.Speaking at this session:
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Barbara Serra
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Stuart Tait
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Cassie Kozyrkov
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Ben Alarie
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Aabha Lekhak
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Jörg Schindler
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Christian Stender
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Marcus Bräutigam
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Break
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Tax technical satellite sessions
Each highly interactive tax technical session will focus on the practical implications of developments, rather than the theory.
Choice of one of the following:
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How are new ways of working impacting on business and challenging the Tax function?
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This session will help delegates navigate new ways of work and their impacts on the business and tax function.
Join KPMG subject matter experts for a deep dive discussion exploring the pressures on employers to recruit and retain the right talent in light of business and work expectation changes, and the approaches tax function may consider to accommodate these new ways of operating while monitoring and managing the associated tax risks, whether it is permanent establishments, transfer pricing or substance requirements.
Speakers include: Mina Shiraishi, UK Head of Global Mobility Services and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Marc Burrows, Head of Global Mobility Services, Partner, KPMG in the UK; Barbara Henzen, Head of Tax, Partner, KPMG in Qatar.
Speaking at this session:
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Mina Shiraishi
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Marc Burrows
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Barbara Henzen
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How should EU-parented businesses prepare with their US inbound investments in light of the changing international tax landscape and the upcoming US Presidential election?
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With the U.S. Presidential elections fast approaching and the GloBE Rules taking hold, this session will begin by exploring the trending US inbound Pillar 2 issues including the implications of US non-adoption of GloBE, non-refundable credits and sandwich structures. The discussion will then delve into M&A considerations, also within the context of Pillar 2 as well as managing the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The session will then conclude with the state of play for US IRA credits including the latest on transferability, status of the credits marketplace and pricing considerations.
Speakers include: Christian Athanasoulas, Global Head of International Tax and M&A Tax, KPMG International, Tax Practice Leader - Services, KPMG in the US; Judd Schreiber, Principal, Tax, KPMG in the US; Orla O'Connor, Principal, Tax, KPMG in the US; Richard Marcos, Principal, National Tax Credits practice, KPMG US, and Global Leader of KPMG’s Credits & Incentives Network, KPMG International; Julio Castro, Principal, KPMG U.S. Tax Services (London) LLP, KPMG International.
Speaking at this session:
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Christian Athanasoulas
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Judd Schreiber
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Orla O'Connor
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Richard Marcos
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Julio Castro
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How should you factor Pillar 2 impacts into international M&A and deals?
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This session will help delegates navigate the impacts of Pillar 2 on international mergers and acquisitions and deals.
Join KPMG member firm subject matter experts for a deep dive discussion exploring approaches to the full deal lifecycle including matter relating to pre-deal, the dynamics of pricing, the nuances of risk allocation, and approaches of effective due diligence and structuring.
Speakers include: Kashif Javed, UK Head of International Tax and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Janette Wilkinson, Tax Partner, KPMG in the UK; Florian Geiger, Partner, International Transaction Tax, KPMG in Germany.
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Kashif Javed
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Janette Wilkinson
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Florian Geiger
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How will the current political environment impact the future of tax policy?
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This session will help delegates navigate the current political environment and the potential impacts to the future of tax policy.
Join KPMG subject matter experts for a deep dive discussion exploring the politics at play today that may impact tax policy developments in future, including what the 2024 European Parliament elections and US elections results could mean for the dynamic between Europe, the United States and Asia.
Speakers include: Raluca Enache, Head of KPMG’s EU Tax Center; Vinod Kalloe, EMA Region Head of Tax Policy, KPMG Meijburg in the Netherlands; Conrad Turley, Tax Partner, KPMG China; Michael Plowgian. Partner, KPMG in the US.
Speaking at this session:
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Raluca Enache
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Vinod Kalloe
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Conrad Turley
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Michael Plowgian
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No pillar of wisdom but will technology bring wisdom on Pillar 2?
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This session will help delegates navigate BEPS Pillar 2 and the role technology can play in a successful implementation.
Join KPMG member firm subject matter experts for a deep dive discussion exploring the success and pain points that organizations have faced while operationalizing Pillar 2 within their statutory and tax processes.
Speakers include: Jay Ayrton, EMA Region Head of Tax Reimagined and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Claus Jochimsen, Tax Partner, KPMG in Germany; Kevin Tipton, Director, KPMG in the UK; Clara Guasch, Director, International & Corporate Tax Services, KPMG in Spain; Alexander Zak, Senior Manager, KPMG in Germany.
Speaking at this session:
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Jay Ayrton
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Claus Jochimsen
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Kevin Tipton
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Clara Guasch
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Alexander Zak
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What is the role of the tax function in relation to E-Invoicing & Real Time Reporting?
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This session will help delegates navigate the unstoppable global trend coming to the EMA region – e-invoicing and real-time reporting.
Join KPMG subject matter experts for a deep dive discussion exploring the approaches to e-invoicing and real-time reporting that business may take to be compliant, the role the tax function can play, and how to meet the challenge of being ‘data-ready’ in order to drive value from the data on hand.
Speakers include: Lachlan Wolfers, Head of Global Indirect Tax Services, KPMG International, and Kathrin Feil, Partner, Indirect Tax, KPMG in Germany.
Speaking at this session:
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Lachlan Wolfers
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Kathrin Feil
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Lunch
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Plenary 3: How do you build a future-ready tax function?
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The final session will look at the ways in which societal trends, pressures and future challenges are shaping the tax function. Speakers will explore the key components of a future-ready tax operating model, including technology developments, sourcing options and resourcing with the right mix of skills and capability.
Speakers include: Vicki Heard, EMA Region and UK Head of Tax & Legal Services and Partner with KPMG in the UK; Susie Cooke, Global Head of Tax Transformation and Partner, KPMG in Canada; Jay Ayrton, EMA Region Head of Tax Reimagined and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice & CEO and Founder, HSM Advisory; Nhlamu Dlomu, Global Head of People, KPMG International; and Summit Host, Barbara Serra, Journalist, TV presenter, documentary-maker and author.
Speaking at this session:
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Barbara Serra
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Ana Collantes
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Susie Cooke
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Jay Ayrton
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David Perrone
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Lynda Gratton
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Nhlamu Dlomu
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Ann Brennan
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Vicki Heard
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