# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001064269
**File Stem:** 0000950103-25-006905
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950103-25-006905.hdr.sgml**: 20250603

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950103-25-006905

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: N-8F/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250603

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250603

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SEVENTH AUTOMATIC COMMON EXCHANGE SECURITY TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001064269

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NY
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-8F/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-08829
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251018541

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O GOLDMAN SACHS & CO
- **STREET 2:** 85 BROAD STREET
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10004
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2129021000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O GOLDMAN SACHS & CO
- **STREET 2:** 85 BROAD STREET
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10004

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM N-8F**

**APPLICATION FOR DEREGISTRATION OF CERTAIN REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES**

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| **I. General Identifying Information** | **I. General Identifying Information** | **I. General Identifying Information** |
| 1. | Reason fund is applying to deregister (check *only* one; for descriptions, *see* Instruction 1 above): | Reason fund is applying to deregister (check *only* one; for descriptions, *see* Instruction 1 above): |
|  | [_] | Merger |
|  | [ ] | Liquidation |
|  | [x] | Abandonment of Registration |
|  |  | (Note: Abandonments of Registration answer only questions 1 through 16, 25 and 26 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.) |
|  | [_] | Election of status as a Business Development Company |
|  |  | (Note: Business Development Companies answer only questions 1 through 11 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.) |
| 2. | Name of fund. | Name of fund. |
|  | Seventh Automatic Common Exchange Security Trust (the "Trust") | Seventh Automatic Common Exchange Security Trust (the "Trust") |
| 3. | Securities and Exchange Commission File No. | Securities and Exchange Commission File No. |
|  | 811-08829 | 811-08829 |
| 4. | Is this an initial Form N-8F or an amendment to a previously filed Form N-8F? | Is this an initial Form N-8F or an amendment to a previously filed Form N-8F? |
|  | [ ] | Amendment |
| 5. | Address of Principal Executive Office (include No. & Street, City, State Zip Code): | Address of Principal Executive Office (include No. & Street, City, State Zip Code): |
|  |  | 200 West Street |
|  |  | New York, NY 10282-2198 |
| 6. | Name, address and telephone number of individual the Commission staff should contact with any questions regarding this form: | Name, address and telephone number of individual the Commission staff should contact with any questions regarding this form: |
|  |  | Gregory Rowland |
|  |  | 450 Lexington Ave. |
|  |  | New York, NY 10017 |
|  |  | (212) 450-4930 |
| 7. | Name, address and telephone number of individual or entity responsible for maintenance and preservation of fund records in accordance with Rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.31a-1, .31a-2]: | Name, address and telephone number of individual or entity responsible for maintenance and preservation of fund records in accordance with Rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.31a-1, .31a-2]: |

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| Lin Yu, Esq |
| 200 West Street |
| New York, NY 10282-2198 |
| (212) 902-1000 |

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|  | NOTE: | *Once deregistered, a fund is still required to maintain and preserve the records described in rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 for the periods specified in those rules.* | *Once deregistered, a fund is still required to maintain and preserve the records described in rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 for the periods specified in those rules.* |
| 8. | Classification of fund (check only one): | Classification of fund (check only one): | Classification of fund (check only one): |
|  | [x] | Management company | Management company |
|  | [ ] | Unit investment trust; or | Unit investment trust; or |
|  | [_] | Face amount certificate company. | Face amount certificate company. |
| 9. | Sub-classification if the fund is a management company (check only one): | Sub-classification if the fund is a management company (check only one): | Sub-classification if the fund is a management company (check only one): |
|  | [ ] | Open-end | Closed-end |
| 10. | State law under which the fund was organized or formed (*e.g*., Delaware, Massachusetts): | State law under which the fund was organized or formed (*e.g*., Delaware, Massachusetts): | State law under which the fund was organized or formed (*e.g*., Delaware, Massachusetts): |
|  | New York | New York | New York |
| 11. | Provide the name and address of each investment adviser of the fund (including sub-advisers) during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those advisers have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each investment adviser of the fund (including sub-advisers) during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those advisers have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each investment adviser of the fund (including sub-advisers) during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those advisers have been terminated: |
|  | N/A, as the Trust is internally managed | N/A, as the Trust is internally managed |  |
| 12. | Provide the name and address of each principal underwriter of the fund during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those underwriters have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each principal underwriter of the fund during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those underwriters have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each principal underwriter of the fund during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those underwriters have been terminated: |
|  |  | Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC |
|  |  | 200 West Street | 200 West Street |
|  |  | New York, NY 10282-2198 | New York, NY 10282-2198 |
| 13. | If the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide: | If the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide: | If the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide: |
|  | (a) | Depositors' name(s) and address(es:) | Depositors' name(s) and address(es:) |
|  |  | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. |

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(b) Directors' name(s) and address(es): <br> Not Applicable

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| 14. | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? |
|  | [_] | [_] | Yes | Yes | [x] | No |
|  |  |  | If Yes, for each UIT state (name, file no. and business address): | If Yes, for each UIT state (name, file no. and business address): | If Yes, for each UIT state (name, file no. and business address): | If Yes, for each UIT state (name, file no. and business address): |
| 15. | (a) | (a) | Did the fund obtain approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration | Did the fund obtain approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration | Did the fund obtain approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration | Did the fund obtain approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration |
|  | [x] | [x] | Yes | Yes | [_] | No |
|  |  |  | If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place: June 27, 2024 | If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place: June 27, 2024 | If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place: June 27, 2024 | If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place: June 27, 2024 |
|  |  |  | If No, explain: Not applicable. | If No, explain: Not applicable. | If No, explain: Not applicable. | If No, explain: Not applicable. |
|  | (b) | (b) | Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? | Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? | Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? | Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? |
|  | [_] | [_] | Yes | Yes | [x] | No |
|  |  |  | If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place: Not applicable. | If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place: Not applicable. | If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place: Not applicable. | If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place: Not applicable. |
|  |  |  | If No, explain: Interests in the Trust have never been sold and the Trust never commenced operations. As such, no shareholder approval is required. | If No, explain: Interests in the Trust have never been sold and the Trust never commenced operations. As such, no shareholder approval is required. | If No, explain: Interests in the Trust have never been sold and the Trust never commenced operations. As such, no shareholder approval is required. | If No, explain: Interests in the Trust have never been sold and the Trust never commenced operations. As such, no shareholder approval is required. |
| <br> **II. Distributions to Shareholders** | <br> **II. Distributions to Shareholders** | <br> **II. Distributions to Shareholders** | <br> **II. Distributions to Shareholders** | <br> **II. Distributions to Shareholders** | <br> **II. Distributions to Shareholders** | <br> **II. Distributions to Shareholders** |
| 16. | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? |
|  | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | Yes | [x] | No |
|  | (a) | (a) | (a) | If Yes, list the date(s) on which the fund made those distributions: | If Yes, list the date(s) on which the fund made those distributions: | If Yes, list the date(s) on which the fund made those distributions: |
|  | (b) | (b) | (b) | Were the distributions made on the basis of net assets? | Were the distributions made on the basis of net assets? | Were the distributions made on the basis of net assets? |
|  |  |  |  | Yes | [_] | No |
|  | (c) | (c) | (c) | Were the distributions made *pro rata* based on share ownership? | Were the distributions made *pro rata* based on share ownership? | Were the distributions made *pro rata* based on share ownership? |
|  |  |  |  | Yes | [_] | No |
|  | (d) | (d) | (d) | If No to (b) or (c) above, describe the method of distributions to shareholders. For Mergers, provide the exchange ratio(s) used and explain how it was calculated: | If No to (b) or (c) above, describe the method of distributions to shareholders. For Mergers, provide the exchange ratio(s) used and explain how it was calculated: | If No to (b) or (c) above, describe the method of distributions to shareholders. For Mergers, provide the exchange ratio(s) used and explain how it was calculated: |
|  |  |  |  | There are no assets held in the Trust and no shareholders of the Trust. | There are no assets held in the Trust and no shareholders of the Trust. | There are no assets held in the Trust and no shareholders of the Trust. |
|  | (e) | (e) | (e) | *Liquidations only:* | *Liquidations only:* | *Liquidations only:* |
|  |  |  |  | Were any distributions to shareholders made in kind? | Were any distributions to shareholders made in kind? | Were any distributions to shareholders made in kind? |
|  |  |  |  | Yes | [x] | No |
|  |  |  |  | If Yes, indicate the percentage of fund shares owned by affiliates or any other affiliation of shareholders: | If Yes, indicate the percentage of fund shares owned by affiliates or any other affiliation of shareholders: | If Yes, indicate the percentage of fund shares owned by affiliates or any other affiliation of shareholders: |
| 17. | *Closed-end funds only:* | *Closed-end funds only:* | *Closed-end funds only:* | *Closed-end funds only:* | *Closed-end funds only:* | *Closed-end funds only:* |
|  | Has the fund issued senior securities? | Has the fund issued senior securities? | Has the fund issued senior securities? | Has the fund issued senior securities? | Has the fund issued senior securities? | Has the fund issued senior securities? |
|  |  | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
|  |  | If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior securityholders and distributions to other shareholders: | If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior securityholders and distributions to other shareholders: | If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior securityholders and distributions to other shareholders: | If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior securityholders and distributions to other shareholders: | If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior securityholders and distributions to other shareholders: |
| 18. | 18. | Has the fund distributed ***all*** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? | Has the fund distributed ***all*** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? | Has the fund distributed ***all*** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? | Has the fund distributed ***all*** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? | Has the fund distributed ***all*** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? |
|  |  | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
|  |  | If No, | If No, | If No, | If No, | If No, |
|  |  | (a) | (a) | How many shareholders does the fund have as of the date of this form filed? | How many shareholders does the fund have as of the date of this form filed? | How many shareholders does the fund have as of the date of this form filed? |
|  |  | (b) | (b) | Describe the relationship of each remaining shareholder to the fund: | Describe the relationship of each remaining shareholder to the fund: | Describe the relationship of each remaining shareholder to the fund: |
| 19. | 19. | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interest? | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interest? | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interest? | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interest? | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interest? |
|  |  | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
|  |  | If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for disturbing to, or preserving the interest of, those shareholders. There are no assets held in the Trust and no shareholders of the Trust. | If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for disturbing to, or preserving the interest of, those shareholders. There are no assets held in the Trust and no shareholders of the Trust. | If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for disturbing to, or preserving the interest of, those shareholders. There are no assets held in the Trust and no shareholders of the Trust. | If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for disturbing to, or preserving the interest of, those shareholders. There are no assets held in the Trust and no shareholders of the Trust. | If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for disturbing to, or preserving the interest of, those shareholders. There are no assets held in the Trust and no shareholders of the Trust. |
| **III. Assets and Liabilities** | **III. Assets and Liabilities** | **III. Assets and Liabilities** | **III. Assets and Liabilities** | **III. Assets and Liabilities** | **III. Assets and Liabilities** | **III. Assets and Liabilities** |
| 20. | 20. | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed? | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed? | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed? | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed? | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed? |
|  |  | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |

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|  | If Yes, | If Yes, | If Yes, | If Yes, | If Yes, |
|  | | | (a) | (a) | Describe the type and amount of each asset retained by the fund as of the date this form is filed: |
|  | | | | | Not Applicable. |
|  | | | (b) | (b) | Why has the fund retained the remaining assets? |
|  | | | | | Not Applicable. |
|  | | | (c) | (c) | Will the remaining assets be invested in securities? |
|  | | | | | Not Applicable. |
| 21. | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? |
|  | [_] | [_] | Yes | Yes | No |
|  | If yes, | If yes, | If yes, | If yes, | If yes, |
|  |  |  | (a) | (a) | Describe the type and amount of each debt or other liability: |
|  |  |  |  |  | Not Applicable. |
|  |  |  | (b) | (b) | How does the fund intend to pay these outstanding debts or other liabilities? |
|  |  |  |  |  | Not Applicable. |
| **IV. Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** | **IV. Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** | **IV. Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** | **IV. Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** | **IV. Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** | **IV. Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** |
| 22. | (a) | (a) | List the expenses incurred in connection with the Merger or Liquidation: | List the expenses incurred in connection with the Merger or Liquidation: | List the expenses incurred in connection with the Merger or Liquidation: |
|  |  |  | (i) | Legal expenses: | Legal expenses: |
|  |  |  | (ii) | Accounting expenses: | Accounting expenses: |
|  |  |  | (iii) | Other expenses (list and identify separately): | Other expenses (list and identify separately): |
|  |  |  | (iv) | Total expenses (sum of lines (i) - (iii) above): | Total expenses (sum of lines (i) - (iii) above): |
|  |  | (b) | How were those expenses allocated? | How were those expenses allocated? | How were those expenses allocated? |
|  |  | (c) | Who paid those expenses? | Who paid those expenses? | Who paid those expenses? |
|  |  | (d) | How did the fund pay for unauthorized expenses (if any)? | How did the fund pay for unauthorized expenses (if any)? | How did the fund pay for unauthorized expenses (if any)? |
| 23. | 23. | Has the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger or Liquidaton? | Has the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger or Liquidaton? | Has the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger or Liquidaton? | Has the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger or Liquidaton? |
|  |  | [_] | Yes | Yes | No |
|  |  | If Yes, cite the release number of the Commission's notice and order or, if no notice or order has been issued, the file number and date the application was filed: | If Yes, cite the release number of the Commission's notice and order or, if no notice or order has been issued, the file number and date the application was filed: | If Yes, cite the release number of the Commission's notice and order or, if no notice or order has been issued, the file number and date the application was filed: | If Yes, cite the release number of the Commission's notice and order or, if no notice or order has been issued, the file number and date the application was filed: |
| **V. Conclusion of Fund Business** | **V. Conclusion of Fund Business** | **V. Conclusion of Fund Business** | **V. Conclusion of Fund Business** | **V. Conclusion of Fund Business** | **V. Conclusion of Fund Business** |
| 24. | 24. | Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding? | Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding? | Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding? | Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding? |
|  |  | [_] | Yes | Yes | No |
|  |  | If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation: | If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation: | If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation: | If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation: |
| 25. | 25. | Is the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs? | Is the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs? | Is the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs? | Is the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs? |
|  |  | [_] | Yes | Yes | No |
|  |  | If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities: Applicant has never made a public offering of its securities and does not<br> propose to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. | If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities: Applicant has never made a public offering of its securities and does not<br> propose to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. | If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities: Applicant has never made a public offering of its securities and does not<br> propose to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. | If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities: Applicant has never made a public offering of its securities and does not<br> propose to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. |
| **VI. Mergers Only** | **VI. Mergers Only** | **VI. Mergers Only** | **VI. Mergers Only** | **VI. Mergers Only** | **VI. Mergers Only** |
| 26. | 26. | (a) | State the name of the fund surviving the Merger. | State the name of the fund surviving the Merger. | State the name of the fund surviving the Merger. |
|  |  |  | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. |
|  |  | (b) | State the Investment Company Act file number of the fund surviving the Merger. | State the Investment Company Act file number of the fund surviving the Merger. | State the Investment Company Act file number of the fund surviving the Merger. |
|  |  |  | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. |
|  |  | (c) | If the merger or reorganization agreement has been filed with the Commission, state the file number(s) and date the agreement was filed: | If the merger or reorganization agreement has been filed with the Commission, state the file number(s) and date the agreement was filed: | If the merger or reorganization agreement has been filed with the Commission, state the file number(s) and date the agreement was filed: |
|  |  |  | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. |
|  |  | (d) | If the merger or reorganization agreement has not been filed with the Commission, provide a copy of the agreement as an exhibit to this form. | If the merger or reorganization agreement has not been filed with the Commission, provide a copy of the agreement as an exhibit to this form. | If the merger or reorganization agreement has not been filed with the Commission, provide a copy of the agreement as an exhibit to this form. |
|  |  |  | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. |

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VERIFICATION

The undersigned states that (i) he or she has executed this Form N-8F application for an order under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 on behalf of the Seventh Automatic Common Exchange Security Trust; (ii) he or she is the Trustee of the Trust; and (iii) all actions by shareholders, directors, and any other body necessary to authorize the undersigned to execute and file this Form N-8F application have been taken. The undersigned also states that the facts set forth in this Form N-8F application are true to the best of his or her knowledge, information, and belief.

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| <u>/s/ Jonathan Armstrong</u><br>|
| Jonathan Armstrong<br> Trustee of Seventh Automatic Common Exchange Security Trust<br> June 3, 2025 |

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