Original: While the Aâ Aâ is not part of Ordo Templi Orientis, O.T.O. does consider the Aâ Aâ to be a close ally.
Simplified: While the Aâ Aâ was not part of Ordo Templi Orientis, the O.T.O. did consider the Aâ Aâ to be a close ally.