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The ANSA McAL Group has 142 years of rich history representing many world-renowned brands, including some of our own home-grown successes. Our vision is underpinned by principles of value creation for shareholders, business partners, employees, consumers, and looking after the environment in which we operate. As we navigate towards a sustainable future, our business priorities centre around the Group’s commitment to being responsible and sustainable in our activities.
Who We Are
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We are the driving force behind some of the Caribbean's most prominent brands, fuelling excitement in diverse sectors and industries. With an unwavering commitment to generating value for shareholders, business partners, employees, and consumers, we also prioritize the preservation of the environment that sustains us.
As our organization expands, we remain committed to our vision, purpose, and core values, constantly striving to deliver excellence for our company, employees, customers, and the community around us.
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Who We Are
Better Choices ...
We are the driving force behind some of the Caribbean's most prominent brands, fuelling excitement in diverse sectors and industries. With an unwavering commitment to generating value for shareholders, business partners, employees, and consumers, we also prioritize the preservation of the environment that sustains us.
As our organization expands, we remain committed to our vision, purpose, and core values, constantly striving to deliver excellence for our company, employees, customers, and the community around us.
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Group History
Take a journey through time with ANSA...
1881
George R. Alston Geo. R. Alston & Co. trading in the buying and exporting of local produce — particularly cocoa.
1890
Alston left Trinidad to establish a partnership with McGregor Frame – Frame Alston & Co. This firm and its successor Alston Arbuthnot & Co. were the London agents of the Trinidad company until Alstons’ death in 1918.
1904
Geo. R. Alston & Co. started a sawmill and a lumber and hardware department. Geo. R. Alston advertised its 4 locations in Port of Spain and was the agent for seven foreign companies.
1 January
1914
Geo. R. Alston & Co. began to expand its import-export business, diversifying into cargo handling, ship chandlery and acting as an agent for steamship lines. In 1914 many steamships were still burning coal so Geo. R. Alston & Co. became the owners of the Trinidad Coaling Company. With the advent of the motorcar Geo. R. Alston supplied lubricating oils to this growing market.
1916-1918
Arthur Wight’s early effort at industrialisation was the acquisition in 1916 of the Trinidad Match Factory from Henry Tappin. The factory was situated at 23-25 Philip Street.
1920
Geo. R. Alston & Co. provided essential services to the shipping lines it represented – drogherage and handling most of the island’s sugar and cocoa exports shipped from Port of Spain.
1921
Geo. R. Alston & Co. was incorporated as a limited liability company becoming Alston & Company Limited.
1926-1928
Roy Alston, Gerald Wight and Wilfred Alston were elected Directors.
1929
Ralph Godsell Gibson joined McEnearney in 1929 in the Repair Shop and worked in every section of the company, eventually becoming its Managing Director & Chairman until 1982.
1935
Alston & Company Limited took over the trading operation in San Fernando of C. Tennant Sons & Co. Limited by mutual agreement between the parties concerned.
1936
The company takes a sizeable investment interest in Trinidad Clay Products Limited which has been maintained and increased over the years. In 1936 Sir Gerald Wight, Ernest Eckel and David Areheart formed Trinidad Clay Products. Alston & Co. Limited brought this enterprise into a large multimillion-dollar concern.
1938
In association with the world-famous companies Swedish Match Company and Bryant & May Limited, the Match Factory was converted into a company with Limited Liability. Alstons & Co. Limited formed a subsidiary company to take over the operation of their fleet of marine craft and Tugs & Lighters Limited.
1945
Anthony N. Sabga went into a business of his own and formed the company Standard Distributors.
1948
Alstons & Co. Limited established a Sales Agency Department to provide adequate facilities for the distribution of various manufactured items produced by the company’s manufacturing subsidiaries. Sir Errol dos Santos retired from the Colonial Civil Service of Trinidad & Tobago and accepted an invitation to join the Board of Alstons & Co. Limited.
1953
Sir Errol dos Santos was previously the colony’s Financial Secretary and Colonial Secretary, and his wide knowledge, financial experience, contact and clout were to be of inestimable value to the Group.
1957
The Alstons & Co. Limited Board came to the conclusion that the time had come for the company to withdraw from the wholesale provision business, close down its electrical department and hand over the department’s business to the General Electric Co. of the United Kingdom.
1959
ANSA Barbados was established.
1963
Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL) commenced business at #63 Independence Square, Port of Spain on May 01, 1963, writing fire, motor, accident and marine insurance.
1968
McEnearney Business Machines Limited (MBM) was formed out of the business machine department of Charles McEnearney & Co. Limited. Clay Products merged with Metal Products Limited and Alstons Industrial Sales to become ABEL – Alstons Building Enterprises Limited. Alstons Merged into one entity, Alstons Marketing Co. Limited (AMCO).
1969
Merger of Alstons & McEnearney
Four take-over bids ended in the merger of Alstons Ltd.
1971
The last remaining trading departments of Alstons Ltd., the Shipping and the Travel Departments, were converted into a wholly-owned limited liability company. Alstons Shipping & Travel Ltd.
1972
Construction began on Trinidad's first skyscraper the Tatil building located on Maraval Road in Port of Spain.
1973
CDC expanded its product range into the dark malt drink market by launching Malta Carib.
1974
Acquisition of 66.2% of the Trinidad Publishing Company, publishers of the Trinidad Guardian.
1975
Conrad O’Brien was appointed Chairman/Managing Director of Charles McEnearney & Co. Ltd.
1976
Charles McEnearney & Co. Ltd. acquired the shares of the minority shareholders of Alstons Ltd. Charles McEnearney & Co. Ltd changed its name to McEnearney-ALstons Ltd (McAL) which consummated the union of the two Groups.
1977
McAL purchased controlling interest in Penta Paints Caribbean Ltd from Imperial Chemical Industries.
1978
The McAL Group acquired the entire shareholding of J.T. Allum’s Supermarkets to compete with other supermarkets that were giving preference to Stag over Carib.
1979
McAL increased its involvement in Barbados by registering McAL (Barbados) and it acquired the entire shareholding of Charles McEnearney & Co. Ltd.
1980
The Trinidad Guardian was burnt down – a case of suspected arson that was never proven.
1983
Consolidated Finance Company Ltd was incorporated. McAL acquired the controlling interests in H.J. Gransaull & Co. Ltd and Hardware and Oilfield Equipment Co. Ltd - allowing entry into the oilfield servicing business. The Board of Directors bought out the Inchape Group’s interest in McEnearney.
1984
Trinidad Guardian re-opened...
1986
Angostura Ltd and ABL bid against each to take over McAL.
1986
ANSA offers $40 million to McAL and acquires the majority of the shares. ANSA McAL is formed.
1987
Anthony N. Sabga became the Chairman of ANSA McAL.
1988
Carib and Caribe beers win the Gold Medal of the Monde Selection, International Institute of Quality Selection.
1991
The ANSA McAL Centre for Psychological Research and UWI, St Augustine was formally opened.
1992
Classic Motors was formed to represent Honda.
1992
ANSA McAL (US) Inc was established as a US corporation in Miami functioning as the Group's worldwide procurement and logistics provider.
1992
ANSA McAL bought out the shareholding of Swedish Match and Bryant & May and Trinidad Match Ltd became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group.
1994
The Fleming ANSA Merchant Bank Limited marked the Group’s introduction into the banking sector.
1998
ANSA McAL acquired Trinidad Broadcasting Company (TBC) publishers of the Trinidad Publishing Company Broadcasting Division.
1999
The ANSA McAL Foundation Scholarship Programme was conceptualized by the late Dr Anthony N. Sabga, Chairman Emeritus.
2000
Anthony N. Sabga handed over Chairmanship to A. Norman Sabga.
2001
Carib Brewery signed on as the exclusive sponsor of the Great Race.
2002
Penta Paints established the first Auto Refinish Training Centre in the Caribbean.
12 October
2002
The new G-size Guardian was launched featuring a more streamlined version of the newspaper, replacing the original broadsheet format.
2003
Innovations for the year 2003 included - a new furnace for Carib Glassworks, the world’s largest concrete block manufacturing plant at Bestcrete, state–of–the–art equipment at Trinidad Match, ANSA Polymer and ANSA McAL Chemicals.
2004
ANSA Finance and Merchant Bank acquired TATIL and TATIL Life from ANSA McAL for TT$667m and changed its name to ANSA Merchant Bank Ltd.
21 August
2005
ANSA Centre completed at 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain. ANSA McAL relocated its Merchant Bank from the old Gordon Grant Building on Independence Square to its new corporate offices at ANSA Centre, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain.
2005
ANSA Merchant Bank launched its first mutual fund product.
2005
McEnearney Alstons (Barbados) Ltd was changed to ANSA McAL (Barbados) Ltd.
2006
The inaugural Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence.
2006
The inaugural Caribbean Building Awards hosted by ABEL/Bestcrete and Penta Paints was held at the Andre Kamperveen Hall, Centre of Excellence.
2006
ANSA McAL held an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to commemorate 125 years in business.
2007
Trinidad Publishing Company sod turning to a new state-of-the-art printing facility.
2007
Staff rallied after a fire at the Penta and ANSA Polymer compound on Tumpuna Road, Arima in Trinidad.
2008
Dr. Anthony N. Sabga was the recipient of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce Business Hall of Fame Award.
2008
CNC3 was granted a license to broadcast to Trinidad and Tobago’s viewers.
2008
Consolidated Finance Co. turned 25.
2008
Trinidad Publishing Co. Ltd (TPCL) successfully commissioned its new printing press in Chaguanas.
2008
EC$12m makeover for Carib Brewery in St Kitts & Nevis.
2009
Group’s Core Values Programme and Group Award initiative launched.
2010
Penta launched new Glidden Premium Imported Paints.
2010
Carib Brewery introduces the new brew Carib Pilsner Light.
2011
ANSA Merchant Bank launched two new income funds for $TT and $US dollars.
2011
Mr A. Norman Sabga, Group Chairman and Chief Executive announced the Group’s decision to invest TT$310 million in the construction of a new clay block plan at Longdenville, Chaguanas
2011
ANSA McAL’s Executive took a ‘Leap of Faith’ with their three-year aspiration statement: Getting the People Basics Right, Building an Entrepreneurial Culture and Excellence in Execution.
2011
Dr Anthony N. Sabga, Chairman Emeritus, received Trinidad and Tobago’s highest award, The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
2011
Sissons Paints (Grenada) Ltd celebrated its 25th Anniversary.
2012
ANSA McAL Ltd acquired Standard Distributors Ltd from Norman Finance Developments Ltd and Anthony N. Sabga Ltd.
2012
ANSA McAL Ltd and Heineken International signed a Regional Partnership Agreement.
2012
“With Boundless Faith” ANSA McAL commemorated Trinidad and Tobago’s 50th Anniversary of Independence with the sealing of the ANSA McAL Time Capsule: 2012 – 2062.
2012
ANSA Automotive opened Trafalgar Motors, the showroom of Jaguar and Land Rover, at the corner of Charles and Melborne Streets, Port of Spain.
2013
TATIL celebrated its 50th Anniversary in the insurance industry.
2013
ANSA McAL recorded the best revenue in its history – TT$5.9 billion.
2013
Classic Motors unveiled the 2013 Honda Accord at the Trade and Investment Convention.
2013
ANSA Merchant Bank and ANSA Automotive re-launched the Group’s “In One” Auto Financing plan.
2014
ANSA McAL launched the new TT$400m state-of-the-art ABEL Clay Factory in Longdenville, Chaguanas.
2014
The Group held its first joint Shareholder’s Meeting and Group Exposition at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad, themed “Welcome to the City of ANSA McAL”.
2014
Trinidad Match Ltd became one of the first companies to receive a Product Certification License from the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards.
2014
McEnearney Motors opened its spanking new Ford facility at Charles Street, Port of Spain.
2014
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the University of the West Indies and ANSA McAL Ltd for construction of the Anthony N. Sabga School of Entrepreneurship and the Guardian Media School of Journalism.
2015
A.M Best, a global credit rating agency affirmed TATIL as an “A” Excellent organisation for its outlook on the financial strength and issuer credit.
1 March
2015
ANSA Automotive signed a letter of intent with National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) which formalised the existing working relationship between the two entities.
1 March
2015
Abel Building Solutions (ABS) was named Manufacturer of the Year (Large) at the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturer’s Association Dinner and Awards ceremony.
1 April
2015
Trinidad & Tobago's Number One Inspirational Music & Talk Radio Station Sky 99.5 FM joined Guardian Media Limited
1 April
2015
Diamond Motors unveiled its new showroom located at the Corner of Charles and Richmond Streets, Port of Spain, featuring the FUSO brand etc.
1 May
2015
The ANSA McAL Champions Development Programme was initiated as the first long-term internship programme within the Group.
1 June
2015
The partnership between ANSA Coatings Jamaica and ASAPH Promotion unveiled a new dimension of coatings products and services at the opening of the Sissons Colour Shop, Jamaica
1 June
2015
Guardian Media Limited, which was originally situated at St. Vincent Street, POS relocated to its ultra-modern facility at AMCO Compound, Chaguanas
1 August
2015
Dr Anthony N. Sabga, Chairman Emeritus launched his autobiography titled ‘A Will and a Way.'
1 October
2015
Mr. A. Norman Sabga, Group Chairman and Chief Executive of the ANSA McAL Group was conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree by the University of the West Indies.
12 October
2015
Carib Brewery launched Carib Radler, a refreshing beverage that made up of Carib Beer and Lemon Juice.
1 November
2015
Carib Glassworks Limited (CGL) participated in the Havana Trade International Fair (FIHAV) 2015
22 February
2016
ANSA Motors officially launched its swanky multi-product showroom at the Corner of Chan Ramlal Street and the North Bound Lane Uriah Butler Highway, Chaguanas
2 March
2016
Dr Anthony N Sabga, O.R.T.T Chairman Emeritus of the ANSA McAL Group received the Key to the City of Port of Spain by former Mayor Keron Valentine.
1 April
2016
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (O.R.T.T) which was put up for auction on eBay, was returned to the people of Trinidad and Tobago by the ANSA McAL Group.
4 February
2016
ANSA McAL appointed NALIS as the custodian of the prestigious O.R.T.T.
4 March
2016
ANSA Motors, the local dealer for the Golden Dragon (GD) Bus Company, handed over the first 100% CNG Omnibus to the Trinidad and Tobago Association for the Hearing Impaired.
4 April
2016
ANSA Rentals, a division of ANSA Motors, partnered with leading international car rental brand Europcar to provide short and midterm rentals, and chauffeur service in Trinidad and Tobago
1 May
2016
A new collective agreement for Grenada Breweries Ltd (GBL), for the period 2016 to 2019, was agreed upon and signed off before the expiry date of 31st May 2016.
22 June
2016
Carib Glassworks Ltd, officially commissioned its Furnace 3 Plant in Trinidad and Tobago.
1 July
2016
The acquisition of the Indian River Brewery, the third largest brewery in Florida.
2 July
2016
Carib was named as the official Beer sponsor of the Trinibago Knight Riders team for the CPL Cricket Tournament.
1 August
2016
Standard Distributors Limited officially re-opened the ANSA House Showroom located at the corner of Queen and Henry Street, Port of Spain.
2 August
2016
ANSA Coatings Limited (ACL) launched its Sissons Colour Shops in Barbados.
1 September
2016
Sissons moved fashionably forward with an innovative new launch of its “Tropical Moderne Collection” in time for the Diwali and Christmas seasons.
2 September
2016
Penta Paints Colour Shop was officially unveiled in Phil’s Hardware, Spanish Town Jamaica.
3 September
2016
ANSA McAL (Barbados) finalised the sale of the Trimark Supermarket chain of stores to Channell Supermarkets Inc.
1 October
2016
ANSA Coatings Limited signed on their first franchisee in Barbados - H. Jason Jones.
1 December
2016
The ANSA McAL Group celebrate its 135 anniversary at the Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain.
1 January
2017
ANSA McAL acquired Florida Beer Company at 200 Imperial Blvd, Cape Canaveral FL.
1 January
2017
Caribbean Development Company Ltd (CDC) and Carib Brewery Ltd (CBL) settled a collective agreement with the National Union of Government and Federal Workers (NUGFW).
2 February
2017
McEnearney Quality Incorporation launched its new Mazda Showroom at the MQI Complex in Widley offering $3000. cashback on any Mazda sold!
1 February
2017
ANSA McAL contributed towards the Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago cultural exchange initiative.
1 February
2017
CARIB Pan Posse rocked the North Stand at the semi-finals of Panorama.
1 February
2017
Trinidad Match Limited celebrated its 130th Anniversary.
1 March
2017
“Together, We are Family” campaign was launched at Movie Towne, Port of Spain to Executives.
1 March
2017
ANSA McAL Guyana Ltd was awarded Distributor of the Year by Proctor & Gamble.
1 March
2017
CARIB Brewery Limited announced its three-year partnership with the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL T20)
1 March
2017
Heineken extended its sponsorship with UEFA Champions League for an additional 3 years.
1 March
2017
Stag copped the Monde Selection 2017 Award for Quality.
1 March
2017
ANSA McAL participated in AMCham's Annual Women’s Leadership Seminar.
1 March
2017
ANSA McAL sponsored Passion Fruit National Ltd Children’s Storytelling Theatre in schools.
3 March
2017
The Carib Beer insignia lit up the “Model Beach Volleyball Tournament” held at Miami Beach, Florida.
1 May
2017
ANSA McAL Group commissioned the modern ANSA McAL Golden Jubilee Arch at Cummings lodge, to mark Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary.
4 March
2017
Carib Glassworks Limited (CGL) achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification and became the first subsidiary in the Group to successfully transition from 2008 to the 2015 version.
1 May
2017
TATIL dominated the General Insurance category at the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Financial Advisers Awards.
1 May
2017
Sissons opened a new franchise in the Jason Jones building in Bridgetown, Barbados.
1 May
2017
ANSA McAL treated Administrative Professionals to an Art for the Soul Workshop.
1 May
2017
ANSA McAL hosted a “Gloves Off” self-defence class for the women of the Group.
1 May
2017
ANSA McAL sponsored NALIS’ First Time Authors’ Appreciation Program.
1 May
2017
‘Forever in Our Hearts’ - Dr. Anthony N. Sabga O.R.T.T. (1923 – 2017) Chairman Emeritus of the ANSA McAL Group of Companies, and one of the Caribbean’s most prominent business legends passed away at the age of 94.
1 June
2017
ANSA McAL employees paid tribute to Dr. Anthony N. Sabga at a special memorial.
1 June
2017
ANSA McAL hosted its 88th Annual General Meeting at the Radisson Hotel, Port of Spain.
1 June
2017
ANSA Merchant Bank recorded the second-highest PBT in the bank’s history.
1 June
2017
TATIL achieves its highest level of profitability in 53 years.
1 June
2017
New recruits were welcomed into the ANSA McAL Family at its bi-annual HR Orientation
1 July
2017
ANSA’s Financial Services Sector lifted its game in health and physical fitness at the CariFin Games 2017.
1 July
2017
ANSA McAL sponsored St. Mary’s College ‘A’ side captain with cricket equipment for the West Indies Under 15 tournament.
1 August
2017
ANSA McAL Group announces Mr. Andrew Sabga as the new Chief Executive Officer whilst Mr. A. Norman Sabga, LLD (Hon.) UWI takes on the role of Executive Chairman.
1 August
2017
Guardian Media Limited restructures its Business to make the most of the rapidly changing Media Industry.
1 August
2017
ANSA McAL acquired Lewis Berger Overseas Holding (LBOH).
1 August
2017
Mr. Ray A. Sumairsingh - Executive Director of the ANSA McAL Group of Companies is named as Chairman of Berger Paints Limited.
1 August
2017
ANSA McAL declared a profit after tax of 307.1 Million Dollars for the period ended June 30th.
1 August
2017
Ford welcomed Andrew Lewis, Trinidad and Tobago’s Olympic Sailor, as the Brand Ambassador of Ford Trinidad.
1 August
2017
ANSA McAL supported Nelson Street Boys R.C. Camp D.R.E.A.M.
1 August
2017
Alstons Shipping Limited employees observed Emancipation Day.
1 August
2017
Carib and CPL Cricket, a match made in heaven.
1 August
2017
CARIB Brewery launched Stag Light beer.
1 September
2017
The ANSA McAL Group sponsored the ‘Illumination – A Gift of Light and Hope’, Fireworks Display for T&T's 2017 Independence Day.
14 December
2017
Guardian Media Limited revealed the new look of Guardian Newspaper.
1 September
2017
ANSA McAL assisted the Children’s Ark in its efforts to relocate the Princess Elizabeth Home.
1 September
2017
AMCO and CARIB Glassworks committed to their environment and joined forces at Macqueripe Beach for the International Coastal Clean-up.
1 September
2017
ANSA McAL Barbados launched the Lucky 7 Jackpot promotion.
1 September
2017
Standard Distributors Limited rewarded customers with a $250,000 shopping spree.
1 September
2017
McEnearney Quality Inc (MQI) and Consolidated Finance sponsored a Mazda 2 as the first prize for the Festival Designer of the year in Barbados.
1 October
2017
AMCO donated cleaning packs to flood victims in Trinidad.
1 October
2017
TATIL and TATIL LIFE Go PINK in the fight against Cancer.
1 October
2017
UCSA Freixenet signed a commercial agreement with Carib Brewery Limited, with a view to marketing a line of beer and malt in Cuba.
1 October
2017
ANSA McAL sponsored media students to attend the Guardian Media Journalism Conference at Hyatt.
1 October
2017
ANSA McAL employees participated in Scotiabank’s Women Against Breast Cancer 5K.
1 October
2017
The festival of light - Divali - was celebrated by employees of the Group.
1 October
2017
Good times as Carib Brewery’s Oktoberfest returned with a bang.
1 November
2017
ANSA McAL’s ‘Family First’ Initiative delivered hurricane relief supplies from customers, employees and other donors to the people of Dominica.
1 November
2017
ANSA Motors Guyana Inc. officially opened its doors to the Suzuki franchise.
1 November
2017
The Cancer Society of Trinidad and Tobago benefited from the TATIL Goes Pink Campaign in support of Cancer.
1 December
2017
Our timeline is refreshed ever so often, so stop by soon to see future updates!
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Anthony N. Sabga Awards,
Caribbean Excellence
Caribbean Excellence
The Caribbean’s most prestigious awards programme, fully funded by the ANSA McAL Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the Group. Awards of TT$500,000 (or local currency equivalent) are made annually to exceptional Caribbean nationals in the following categories: Arts & Letters, Entrepreneurship, Public & Civic Contributions, and Science & Technology.
Our Vision and Mission
Core Values
Own Our Mission
We are committed and empowered to make our promises happen. We are focused, creative and accountable to ensure we make the right choices, not because we have to but because we want to.
Loving Our Customers
Delighting our customers with our service is what fires us up. We exceed their needs and ensure that all that we do is in service of their satisfaction.
Playing Hard
We work hard and we enjoy our wins. We celebrate our achievements and commend the wins of others. We laugh often and find joy in the everyday.
Winning Together
We are a team, and we win together. We engage and support each other, and bring the entire team on our journey towards our collective goals.
Caring With Purpose
We make decisions with a conscious purpose and commitment to the betterment of our people, our community, and our planet.
Being Unstoppable
We are resilient. Failures do not define us. We are innovative and creative in the pursuit of doing everything better. We give each other constructive feedback and support each other on the road to success.
Showing Respect & Trust
We can be counted on for our honesty, integrity, adherence to good governance and the principles of truth, diversity, equity and inclusion. This is a fundamental element of our being and the reason we are confident we do things the right way.
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