GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY
KSE Limited ("the Company”) is a public limited company incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 1956. The Company's registered office is situated at 27/277, Solvent Road, Irinjalakuda - 680 121, Kerala. The main activities of the Company are Manufacture of ready mixed cattle feed, extraction of oil from oil cakes using solvent extraction method and processing of milk and milk products.
The financial statements are approved for issue by the Company's Board of Directors on May 17, 2024.
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act”) read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and relevant amendment rules issued thereafter.
The financial statements have been prepared and presented under the historical cost convention, on the accrual basis of accounting except for certain financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting period, as stated in the accounting policies set out below. The accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
1.2 Current / non-current classification
An asset or liability is classified as current if it satisfies any of the following conditions:
i. the asset/liability is expected to be realized/settled in the Company's normal operating cycle;
ii. the asset is intended for sale or consumption;
iii. the asset/liability is held primarily for the purpose of trading;
iv. the asset/liability is expected to be realized/settled within twelve months after the reporting period;
v. the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date;
vi. in the case of a liability, where the Company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the
liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
All other assets and liabilities are classified as non-current.
For the purpose of current/non-current classification of assets and liabilities, the Company has ascertained its normal operating cycle as twelve months. This is based on the nature of services and the
time between the acquisition of assets or inventories for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents.
1.3 Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Application of accounting policies that require critical accounting estimates involving complex and subjective judgments and the use of assumptions in the financial statements have been disclosed in note 1.4. Accounting estimates may change from period to period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimating uncertainty at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below:
a. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment represent a significant proportion of the asset base of the Company. The charge in respect of periodic depreciation is derived after determining an estimate of the asset's expected useful life and the expected residual value at the end of its life. The useful lives and residual values of company's assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as changes in technology.
b. Employee Benefits
The present value of the defined benefit obligations depends on a number of factors that are determined on an actuarial basis using a number of assumptions. Any changes in these assumptions will impact the carrying amount of obligations.
c. Provision for Bad Debts
Provision for bad debts is based on management's estimate of risks involved in recovery of stagnant balances which are reviewed periodically. Similarly, write back of customers' dues are based on management's estimate after review of stagnant balances periodically.
d. Inventory obsolescence
Inventory is valued by the management after making necessary provisions for obsolescence based on management's estimate after review of slow and non-moving items periodically.
e. Fair value measurement of financial instruments
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the balance sheet cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques which involve various judgements and assumptions. Where, in spite of best efforts, a
reliable basis for fair value cannot be obtained, the carrying amount is substituted as fair value.
f. Taxes
Income tax, GST and other applicable taxes are computed and paid as per the law for the time being in force. Impact of decisions of Supreme Court and jurisdictional appellate bodies to the extent possible are considered therein. Advance rulings sought by third parties are by and large not binding on the company as facts may differ.
1.5 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised on transfer of control of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company is expected to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue towards satisfaction of a performance obligation is measured at the amount of transaction price (net of variable consideration) allocated to that performance obligation. The transaction price of goods sold and services rendered is net of variable consideration on account of various discounts and schemes offered by the Company as part of the contract. This variable consideration is estimated based on the expected value of outflow. Revenue (net of variable consideration, if any) is recognised only to the extent that it is highly probable that the amount will not be subject to significant reversal when uncertainty relating to its recognition is resolved.
Sale of products: Revenue from sale of products is recognized when the control on the goods have been transferred to the customer. The performance obligation in case of sale of product is satisfied at a point in time i.e., when the material is delivered to the customer.
1.6 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Costs directly attributable to acquisition are capitalized until the property, plant and equipment are ready for use, as intended by management. When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components). The cost of replacement spares/ major inspection relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with these will flow to the company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Depreciation on Tangible Assets has been provided on written down value method. The useful lives adopted are as prescribed in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013, except for leasehold land which is amortised over the period of lease. Capital Spares, if any, are depreciated based on useful life of each replaced part.
The company depreciates property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives using written down value
method. The estimated useful lives of assets are as follows:
Buildings (other than factory buildings) - RCC Frame Structures 60 years
Buildings (other than RCC Frame Structure) and Factory Buildings 30years Continuous process plant 25 years
Other Plant and Machinery 15 years
Office equipment 5 years
Furniture and Fittings 10 years
Computers and data processing units 3-6 years
Vehicles (motor cars) 8 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end.
Advances paid towards the acquisition of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each balance sheet date is classified as capital advances under other non-current assets and the cost of assets not put to use before such date are disclosed under 'Capital work-in-progress'. Subsequent expenditures relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with these will flow to the company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the financial statements upon sale or retirement of the asset and the resultant gains or losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Assets to be disposed off are reported at the lower of the carrying value or the fair value less cost to sell.
The Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its property, plant and equipment and intangible assets recognised as of April 1, 2016 (transition date) measured as per the previous GAAP and use that carrying value as its deemed cost as of the transition date.
1.7 Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment. Intangible assets are amortized over their respective individual estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis, from the date that they are available for use. The estimated useful life of an identifiable intangible asset is based on a number of factors including the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, and other economic factors (such as the stability of the industry, and known technological advances), and the level of maintenance expenditures required to obtain the expected future cash flows from the asset. Amortization methods and useful lives are reviewed periodically including at each financial year end.
1.8 Financial instruments
1.8.1 Initial recognition
The Company recognises financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities, that are not at fair value through profit or loss, are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Regular purchase and sale of financial assets are accounted for at trade date.
1.8.2 Subsequent measurement
a. Non-derivative financial instruments
(i) Financial assets carried at amortised cost
A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortised cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
This category applies to cash and bank balances, trade receivables, loans and other financial assets of the Company. Such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Since most of the financial assets are current, the effect of discounting the future cash receipts to the initial recognition value is not expected to be material and hence not done.
Interest income is earned on financial assets maturing within 12 months and hence interest income is recognised over the relevant period of the financial asset under other income in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
(ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Company has made an irrevocable election for its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in other comprehensive income based on its business model. Further, in cases where the Company has made an irrevocable election based on its business model, for its investments which are classified as equity instruments, the subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income.
(iii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories are subsequently fair valued through profit or loss.
(iv) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, except for contingent consideration recognized in a business combination which is subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date, the carrying amounts are more or less equal to the fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
b. Derivative financial instruments
The Company holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank. However, there were no derivative financial instruments in the years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
(i) Financial assets or financial liabilities, at fair value through profit or loss
This category has derivative financial assets or liabilities which are not designated as hedges.
Although the company believes that these derivatives constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they may not qualify for hedge accounting under Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments. Any derivative that is either not designated as hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective as per Ind AS 109, is categorized as a financial asset or financial liability, at fair value through profit or loss.
Derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, these derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resulting exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets/ liabilities in this category are presented as current assets/ current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the balance sheet date.
(ii) Cash flow hedges
The company designates certain foreign exchange forward and options contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure on highly probable forecast cash transactions.
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in the net profit in the statement of profit and loss. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognized in cash flow hedging reserve till the period the hedge was effective remains in cash flow hedging reserve until the forecasted transaction occurs.
The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the Statement of Profit and Loss upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in cash flow hedging reserve is reclassified to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
c. Share capital - Ordinary Shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new ordinary shares and share options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
1.8.3 Derecognition of financial instruments
The company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under Ind AS 109. A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized from the Company's Balance Sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.
1.9 Fair value of financial instruments
The Company measures financial instruments at fair value in accordance with the accounting policies mentioned above. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Company uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
For financial assets and liabilities maturing within one year from the balance sheet date and which are not carried at fair value, the carrying amounts are more or less equal to the fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
1.10 Impairment
a. Financial assets
The Company recognizes loss allowances using the expected credit loss (ECL) model for the financial assets which are not fair valued through profit or loss. Loss allowance for trade receivables with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition in which case those are measured at lifetime ECL. The amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognised is recognized as an impairment gain or loss in profit or loss.
b. Non-financial assets
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash generation units to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset. An impairment loss is reversed in the statement of profit and loss if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. In such cases, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its revised recoverable amount. However, such revised amount will not be exceeded beyond the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated amortization or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
1.11 Provisions, Contingent Liability and Contingent Assets
Disputed liabilities and claims against the company including claims raised by fiscal authorities pending in appeal for which no reliable estimate can be made and or involves uncertainty of the outcome of the amount of the obligation or which have remote chance for crystallisation are not provided for in accounts but disclosed by way of notes to the accounts.
However, present obligation as a result of past event with possibility of outflow of resources, when reliable estimation can be made of the amount of obligation, is recognized in accounts in terms of discounted value, if the time value of money is material using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the risk specific to the liability.
Contingent assets, if any, are not recognised in the accounts but are disclosed by way of notes to the accounts.
1.12 Foreign currency
Functional currency and presentation currency
The functional currency of the company is the Indian rupee. The financial statements are presented in Indian rupees (rounded off to lakhs).
Transactions and translations
Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the relevant functional currency at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. The gains or losses resulting from such translations are included in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at fair value are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of the transaction.
Transaction gains or losses realised upon settlement of foreign currency transactions are included in determining net profit for the period in which the transaction is settled. Revenue, expense and cashflow items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction.
1.13 Earnings per equity share
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per equity share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The dilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the average market value of the outstanding equity shares). Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.
The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted retrospectively for all periods presented for any share splits and bonus shares issues including for changes effected prior to the approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors.
1.14 Income tax and Deferred Tax
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred income tax. Income tax expense is recognized in the statement of profit and loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in other comprehensive income. Income tax for current and prior periods is recognised at the amount using the tax rates as per the tax laws that have been enacted. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognised as income or expense in the
period that includes the enactment or the substantive enactment date. A deferred income tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and tax losses can be utilized.
The company offsets current tax assets and current tax liabilities, where it has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The income tax provision for the interim period is made based on the best estimate of the annual average tax rate expected to be applicable for the full financial year.
1.15 Employee benefits
A. Short-term employee benefits
All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits and they are recognised in the period in which the employee renders the related service. The Company recognizes the undiscounted amount of short term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for services rendered as a liability (accrued expense) after deducting any amount already paid.
B. Post-employment benefits
(a) Defined contribution plans
Defined contribution plans are Provident Fund Scheme and Employees' State Insurance Scheme administered by the Government for all eligible employees. The Company's contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the financial year to which they relate.
(b) Defined benefit gratuity plan
A Group Gratuity Trust under the name "KSE Employee's Group Gratuity Fund Trust” has been formed, which manages the funds transferred to the Trust by the Company for meeting its gratuity liability estimated by actuarial valuation and the payment of gratuity on retirement of the employees of the Company. The Trust has taken Policies under the Employee's Group Gratuity-cum-Life Assurance Scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India. The net present value of the obligation for gratuity benefits as determined on independent actuarial valuation, conducted annually using the projected unit credit method, as adjusted for unrecognised past services cost, if any, and as reduced by the fair value of plan assets, is recognised in the accounts of the Company.
All expenses represented by current service cost, past service cost, if any, and net interest on the defined benefit liability/ (asset) are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability / (asset) comprising actuarial gains and losses and the return on the plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability/asset), are recognized in Other Comprehensive Income. Such remeasurements are not reclassified to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the subsequent periods.
Gratuity in respect of whole-time directors, if any, is provided for on gross undiscounted basis and charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
C. Other long term employee benefits
The company has a scheme for compensated absences for eligible employees. The company makes contributions to the Scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India. The net present value of the obligation for compensated absences as determined on independent actuarial valuation, conducted annually using the projected unit credit method and as reduced by the fair value of plan assets, is recognised in the accounts. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in full in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the period in which they occur.
1.16 Cash Flow Statement
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit for the period is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows of the Company are segregated into operating, investing and financing activities.
1.17 Dividends
Final dividends on shares are recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as a liability on the date of declaration by the Company's Board of Directors.
1.18 Leases
Leases under which the company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. When acquired, such assets are capitalized at fair value or present value of the minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease, whichever is lower. Lease payments under operating leases are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis in the Statement of Profit and Loss over the lease term.
1.19 Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
All other borrowing costs are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which they are incurred.
1.20 Inventories
Inventories as at the close of the year are valued at lower of cost or net realisable value. However, materials and other items held for use in production of inventories are not written down below cost if the finished goods in which they will be incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost. The comparison of cost and net realizable value is made on an item-by item basis. Cost of inventory comprises all costs of purchase, duties, taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from tax authorities) and all other
costs incurred in bringing the inventory to their present location and condition, determined on the following methods:
(a) Raw materials - First In First Out (FIFO)
(b) Packing materials - First In First Out (FIFO)
(c) Stores & spares and consumables:
i. Furnace Oil, Diesel and Boiler Fuel - First In First Out (FIFO)
ii. Others - At weighted average cost
Cost of finished goods includes the cost of raw materials, packing materials, an appropriate share of fixed and variable production overheads, ineligible tax credits as applicable and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Fixed production overheads are allocated on the basis of normal capacity of production facilities.
1.21 Operating Segments
The Company's reportable segments (business segments) have been identified as (a) Animal Feed Division (b) Oil Cake Processing Division, which includes vegetable oil refining also and (c) Dairy Division comprising milk and milk products including ice cream. There are no reportable geographical segments. Segment revenue, segment results, segment assets and segment liabilities include the respective amounts identifiable to each of the segments as also amounts allocated on a reasonable estimate. The Operating segments have been identified on the basis of the nature of products/services.
Segment revenue includes sales and other income directly identifiable with the segment including intersegment revenue. Expenses that are directly identifiable with the segments are considered for determining the segment results. Expenses which relate to the Company as a whole and not allocable to segments are included under unallocable expenditure. Income which relates to the Company as a whole and not allocable to segments is included in unallocable income. Segment result includes margins on intersegment sales which are reduced in arriving at the profit before tax of the Company. Segment assets and liabilities include those directly identifiable with the respective segments. Unallocable assets and liabilities represent the assets and liabilities that relate to the Company as a whole and not allocable to any segment.
1.22 Government Subsidy/ Grant
Government Grant is recognized only when there is a reasonable assurance that the entity will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.
a) Subsidy related to assets is recognized as deferred income which is recognized in the statement of profit & loss on systematic basis over the useful life of the assets.
Purchase of assets and receipts of related grants are separately disclosed in statement of cash flow.
b) Grants related to income are treated as other income in statement of profit and loss subject to due disclosure
about the nature of grant.
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