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Form 8-K ATLANTIC TELE NETWORK For: Oct 29

October 30, 2014 6:03 AM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549


FORM�8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section�13 or 15(d)�of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):� October�29, 2014


ATLANTIC TELE-NETWORK,�INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-12593

47-0728886

(State or other

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

jurisdiction of incorporation)

Identification No.)

600 Cummings Center

Beverly, MA 01915
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(978) 619-1300
(Registrant�s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form�8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o��� Written communications pursuant to Rule�425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o��� Soliciting material pursuant to Rule�14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o��� Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule�14d-2(b)�under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o��� Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule�13e-4(c)�under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))



Item 2.02������������� Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October�29, 2014, Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. (the �Company�) issued a press release announcing financial results for the three and nine months ended September�30, 2014.� A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit�99.1.

Exhibit�99.1 is furnished and shall not be deemed to be �filed� for purposes of Section�18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the �Exchange Act�), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item�9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of the Company, dated October�29, 2014.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ATLANTIC TELE-NETWORK,�INC.

By:

/s/ Justin D. Benincasa

Justin D. Benincasa

Chief Financial Officer

Dated:� October�29, 2014

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EXHIBIT�INDEX

Exhibit
Number

Description�of�Exhibit

99.1

Press Release of the Company, dated October�29, 2014.

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Exhibit�99.1

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Michael T. Prior

Wednesday October�29, 2014

Chief Executive Officer

978-619-1300

Justin D. Benincasa

Chief Financial Officer

978-619-1300

Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. Reports

Third Quarter and Nine Month 2014 Results

Third Quarter Financial Highlights:

����������������� Revenues increased 13% to $89.4 million

����������������� Adjusted EBITDA was up 17% to $41.0 million

����������������� Operating income reached $28.2 million, up 41%

����������������� Net income attributable to ATN�s stockholders was $16.2 million, or $1.01 per diluted share

����������������� Cash flow from operations for the first nine months was $55.7 million

Beverly, MA (October�29, 2014) � Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI), today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September�30, 2014. Unless otherwise indicated, the discussion of the Company�s results is focused on its continuing operations, and comparisons are to the same period in the prior year. Results for all periods presented reflect classification of the Company�s U.S. retail wireless business operated under the �Alltel� name as discontinued operations as a result of the completion of the Company�s sale of this business to AT&T Mobility LLC on September�20, 2013.

Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results

�Our strong revenue and earnings growth in the first half of the year continued in the third quarter, led by our domestic wireless business, said Michael Prior, Chief Executive Officer. �Domestic data traffic increased significantly across our U.S. wholesale network, more than offsetting the expected decline in pricing that we have cited in earlier quarters of this year.�� This volume growth primarily results from our capital investments to upgrade network capacity and coverage and we see additional opportunities to invest in 2015.� In the last eighteen months alone, we have increased the number of 3G or higher base stations from under 5% of our network to over 65% today.

We are pleased with the share gains we have achieved year-to-date in most of the markets within our international wireless portfolio and believe there are improvements we can make to enhance our competitive positioning and additional efficiencies we can achieve to optimize these assets. Wireline results for the first nine months of this year were slightly ahead of the comparable period last year, as revenues from U.S. wholesale transport activities and international broadband more than offset the decline in voice and other legacy revenues in our wireline markets.

�Cash from operations reached $55.7 million in the first nine months, and we remain committed to a steady, long-term approach to capital expenditures and investments in our existing portfolio,� Mr.�Prior noted.



Third quarter revenues were $89.4 million, 13% above the $79.4 million reported for the third quarter of 2013.� Adjusted EBITDA(1)�for the 2014 third quarter was $41.0 million, a 17% increase over the $35.0 million reported for the 2013 third quarter. Operating income was $28.2 million, up 41% compared to last year�s $20.0 million.� Net income from continuing operations attributable to ATN�s stockholders was $16.2 million or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2013.� Net income for 2013 was inclusive of $2.7 million in transaction-related charges, as well as $10.4 million of interest rate swap contract termination charges and the write off of deferred financing costs, which were both related to the pre-payment of the Company�s long term debt under its credit facility.

On September�19, 2014, ATN�s Board of Directors increased the Company�s cash dividend for the sixteenth consecutive year. The quarterly dividend was increased 7% to $0.29 per share.

Nine Month 2014 Financial Results

Nine month revenues were $247.8 million, 15% above the $215.8 million reported for the same period in 2013.� Adjusted EBITDA was $104.1 million, up 21% from $86.1 million in the prior year period; operating income increased 37% to $66.0 million; and net income from continuing operations attributable to ATN�s stockholders was $35.5 million, or $2.22 per diluted share, as compared with the same period in 2013 of $12.8 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, inclusive of the special charges noted above.

For the first nine months of 2013, net income attributable to ATN�s stockholders from discontinued operations was $4.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, and the net gain attributable to ATN�s stockholders on the disposal of the Alltel business was $276.5 million, or $17.51 per share.

Third Quarter 2014 Operating Highlights

U.S. Wireless

U.S. wireless revenues primarily consist of voice and data revenues from the Company�s wholesale roaming operations.� Total revenues from the U.S. wireless business were $44.3 million in the third quarter of 2014, an increase of 35% from the $32.8 million reported in the third quarter of 2013.� This strong revenue performance was driven by increased data traffic across the Company�s expanded domestic wireless network.� We expect to see significantly lower average wholesale data pricing in 2015 which should be offset in part, as we continue to expand our network capabilities, reach and capacity.� Data revenues accounted for 68% of U.S. wireless revenues in the 2014 third quarter compared to 56% in the similar year-ago period.�� The Company ended the third quarter with 716 wholesale-only base stations in service compared to 579 at the end of last year�s third quarter.

International Wireless

International wireless revenues include retail and wholesale voice and data wireless revenues from international operations in Bermuda and the Caribbean. International wireless revenues were $21.6 million, a decrease of 6% over the $22.9 million reported in the third quarter of 2013, as a result of market share losses in Guyana and lower wholesale roaming revenues in many of our Island properties resulting from anticipated rate declines.� We continue to expect retail revenues to continue to grow but wholesale revenues to decline in our international markets over time.

Wireline

Wireline revenues are generated by the Company�s wireline operations in Guyana, including international telephone calls into and out of that country, by its integrated voice and data and wholesale transport operations in New England and New York State, and by its U.S. based wholesale long-distance voice services. Wireline revenues of $21.5 million, were flat compared with the third quarter of 2013 resulting from domestic unit price declines in enterprise offerings and decreases in voice traffic in all wireline markets, offset by an increase in broadband subscribers in Guyana and in U.S. wholesale transport revenue.


(1)� See Table 4 for reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA.



Reportable Operating Segments

The Company has four reportable segments: (i)�U.S. Wireless; (ii)�International Integrated Telephony, which operates in Guyana; (iii)�Island Wireless, which generates its revenues and has its assets located in Bermuda and the Caribbean (including the U.S. Virgin Islands); and (iv)�U.S. Wireline.�� Financial data on our reportable operating segments for the three months ended September�30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

For the three months ended September�30, 2014:

U.S.�Wireless

International
Integrated
Telephony

Island�Wireless

U.S.�Wireline

Reconciling
Items�(2)

Total

Total Revenue

$

44,736

$

21,831

$

16,627

$

6,199

$

$

89,393

Adjusted EBITDA

31,242

9,462

4,827

722

(5,280

)

40,973

Operating Income (Loss)

27,585

5,065

2,231

(471

)

(6,252

)

28,158

For the three months ended September, 30, 2013:

U.S.�Wireless

International
Integrated
Telephony

Island�Wireless

U.S.�Wireline

Reconciling
Items�(2)

Total

Total Revenue

$

33,057

$

23,075

$

17,443

$

5,775

$

$

79,350

Adjusted EBITDA

22,332

11,579

5,843

561

(5,332

)

34,983

Operating Income (Loss)

18,293

7,028

3,292

(255

)

(8,320

)

20,038

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

Cash and cash equivalents at September�30, 2014 were $384.4 million.� In addition, the Company holds $39.3 million of restricted cash primarily related to proceeds from the sale of Alltel in an indemnity escrow account as of September�30, 2014.��� Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $55.7 million for the first nine months of 2014, which was impacted by $41.2 million in cash paid for income taxes, primarily related to the gain on the sale of Alltel.� Capital expenditures were $41.7 million in the first nine months of 2014.� The Company expects full year 2014 capital expenditures in the range of $60.0 million to $65.0 million.

Conference Call Information

Atlantic Tele-Network will host a conference call on Thursday, October�30, 2014 at 9:30�a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss its 2014 third quarter results. The call will be hosted by Michael Prior, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Justin Benincasa, Chief Financial Officer. The dial-in numbers are US/Canada: (877) 734-4582 and International: (678) 905-9376, conference ID 16886272. A replay of the call will be available at ir.atni.com beginning at 1:00�p.m. (ET) on Thursday, October�30, 2014.


(2)� Reconciling items are comprised of corporate general and administrative costs and transaction-related charges



About Atlantic Tele-Network

Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, provides telecommunications services to rural, niche and other under-served markets and geographies in the United States, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Through our operating subsidiaries, we provide both wireless and wireline connectivity to residential and business customers, including a range of mobile wireless solutions, local exchange services and broadband internet services and are the owner and operator of terrestrial and submarine fiber optic transport systems. For more information, please visit www.atni.com.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other matters, our future financial performance and results of operations; the competitive environment in our key markets, demand for our services and industry trends; the outcome of regulatory matters; the pace of our network expansion and improvement, including our level of estimated future capital expenditures and our realization of the benefits of these investments; and management�s plans and strategy for the future. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates, projections, beliefs, and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events or results.� Actual future events and results could differ materially from the events and results indicated in these statements as a result of many factors, including, among others, (1)� the general performance of our operations, including operating margins, revenues, and the future growth and retention of our subscriber base; (2)�government regulation of our businesses, which may impact our FCC and other telecommunications licenses; (3)�economic, political and other risks facing our foreign operations; (4)�our ability to maintain favorable roaming arrangements; (5)�our ability to efficiently and cost-effectively upgrade our networks and IT platforms to address� rapid and significant technological changes in the telecommunications industry; (6)�the loss of or our inability to recruit skilled personnel in our various jurisdictions, including key members of management; (7)�our ability to find investment or acquisition or disposition opportunities that fit our strategic goals for the Company; (8)�increased competition; (9)�our reliance on a limited number of key suppliers and vendors for timely supply of equipment and services relating to our network infrastructure; (10)�the adequacy and expansion capabilities of our network capacity and customer service system to support our customer growth; (11) the occurrence of severe weather and natural catastrophes; (12) our continued access to capital and credit markets; and (13) our ability to realize the value that we believe exists in our businesses. These and other additional factors that may cause actual future events and results to differ materially from the events and results indicated in the forward-looking statements above are set forth more fully under Item 1A �Risk Factors� of the Company�s Annual Report on Form�10-K for the year ended December�31, 2013, filed with the SEC on March�17, 2014 and the other reports we file from time to time with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors that may affect such forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this news release also contains non-GAAP financial measures. Specifically, ATN has presented an Adjusted EBITDA measure. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to ATN stockholders before income from discontinued operations, gain on disposal of discontinued operations, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, transaction-related charges, gain on disposition of long-lived assets, other income or expense, unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts and net income attributable to non-controlling interests. The Company believes that the inclusion of this non-GAAP financial measure helps investors to gain a meaningful understanding of the Company�s core operating results and enhances comparing such performance with prior periods. ATN�s management uses this non-GAAP measure, in addition to GAAP financial measures, as the basis for measuring our core operating performance and comparing such performance to that of prior periods. The non-GAAP financial measure included in this news release is not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measure used in this news release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is set forth in the text of, and the accompanying tables to, this press release.



Table 1

ATLANTIC TELE-NETWORK,�INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in Thousands)

September�30,

December�31,

2014

2013

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

384,426

$

356,607

Restricted cash

39,293

39,000

Assets of discontinued operations

175

4,748

Other current assets

68,503

71,648

Total current assets

492,397

472,003

Long-term restricted cash

39,000

Property, plant and equipment, net

253,508

254,632

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

91,311

86,988

Other assets

6,215

7,096

Total assets

$

843,431

$

859,719

Liabilities and Stockholders� Equity:

Accrued taxes

$

3,331

$

36,081

Liabilities of discontinued operations

2,002

11,187

Other current liabilities

66,685

73,805

Total current liabilities

72,018

121,073

Deferred income taxes

27,554

26,007

Other long-term liabilities

18,940

12,784

Total long-term liabilities

46,494

38,791

Total liabilities

118,512

159,864

Total Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc.�s stockholders� equity

668,269

643,330

Non-controlling interests

56,650

56,525

Total equity

724,919

699,855

Total liabilities and stockholders� equity

$

843,431

$

859,719



Table 2

ATLANTIC TELE-NETWORK,�INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

Three�Months�Ended

Nine�Months�Ended

September�30,

September�30,

2014

2013�(a)

2014

2013�(a)

Revenues:

U.S. wireless

$

44,306

$

32,796

$

110,153

$

80,597

International wireless

21,557

22,895

67,127

66,162

Wireline

21,531

21,504

64,344

62,945

Equipment and other

1,999

2,155

6,212

6,103

Total revenue

89,393

79,350

247,836

215,807

Operating expenses:

Termination and access fees

16,018

14,112

48,110

40,768

Engineering and operations

9,788

9,509

28,939

28,349

Sales, marketing and customer service

5,489

4,370

15,440

13,646

Equipment expense

2,912

2,549

8,897

8,050

General and administrative

14,213

13,827

42,343

38,856

Transaction-related charges

(27

)

2,610

341

2,674

Depreciation and amortization

12,842

12,335

37,752

36,517

Gain on disposal of long-lived assets

(1,076

)

Total operating expenses

61,235

59,312

181,822

167,784

Operating income

28,158

20,038

66,014

48,023

Other income (expense):

Interest expense, net

(13

)

(7,141

)

(220

)

(12,126

)

Unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts

(5,675

)

(5,675

)

Other income (expense)

338

(226

)

302

(198

)

Other income (expense), net

325

(13,042

)

82

(17,999

)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

28,483

6,996

66,096

30,024

Income tax expense

9,569

2,481

22,460

11,294

Income from continuing operations

18,914

4,515

43,636

18,730

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

(1,960

)

5,166

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

305,197

305,197

Net income

18,914

307,752

43,636

329,093

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of tax:

Continuing operations

(2,747

)

(2,945

)

(8,116

)

(5,934

)

Discontinued operations

116

(601

)

Disposal of discontinued operations

(28,699

)

(28,699

)

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of tax

(2,747

)

(31,528

)

(8,116

)

(35,234

)

Net income attributable to Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. stockholders

$

16,167

$

276,224

$

35,520

$

293,859

Basic net income per weighted average share attributable to Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. stockholders:

Income from continuing operations

$

1.02

$

0.10

$

2.24

$

0.82

Income from discontinued operations

(0.12

)

0.29

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations

17.57

17.64

Net income

$

1.02

$

17.55

$

2.24

$

18.75

Diluted net income per weighted average share attributable to Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. stockholders:

Income from continuing operations

$

1.01

$

0.10

$

2.22

$

0.81

Income from discontinued operations

(0.12

)

0.29

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations

17.45

17.51

Net income

$

1.01

$

17.43

$

2.22

$

18.61

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

15,923

15,738

15,890

15,678

Diluted

16,030

15,845

16,001

15,789


(a)������������� All previously reported amounts have been reclassified to reflect the Company�s Alltel business, which was sold in September�2013, as a discontinued operation



Table 3

ATLANTIC TELE-NETWORK,�INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statements

(in Thousands)

Nine�Months�Ended�September�30,

2014

2013

Net income

$

43,636

$

329,093

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations

(305,197

)

Income from discontinued operations

(5,166

)

Unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts

5,675

Depreciation and amortization

37,752

36,517

Gain on disposal of long-lived assets

(1,076

)

Change in prepaid and accrued taxes

(18,401

)

(23,668

)

Change in other operating assets and liabilities

(12,092

)

11,623

Other non-cash activity

4,766

10,961

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

55,661

58,762

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations

(4,612

)

25,751

Net cash provided by operating activities

51,049

84,513

Capital expenditures, net

(41,699

)

(55,171

)

Proceeds from disposition of long-lived assets

1,371

1,500

Change in restricted cash

38,707

Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations

(1,621

)

(53,671

)

Net cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations

711,541

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(1,621

)

657,870

Principal repayments of term loans

(272,137

)

Dividends paid on common stock

(12,873

)

(7,839

)

Distributions to non-controlling interests

(7,931

)

(3,321

)

Other

(805

)

285

Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations

(21,609

)

(283,012

)

Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations

(1,678

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(21,609

)

(284,690

)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

27,819

457,693

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

356,607

136,647

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

384,426

$

594,340



Table 4

ATLANTIC TELE-NETWORK,�INC.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

(In Thousands)

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA for the Three Months Ended September�30, 2013 and 2014

Three�Months�Ended�September�30,�2013

International
Integrated�

Island�

Reconciling�

U.S�Wireless

Telephony

Wireless

U.S.�Wireline

Items

Total

Net income attributable to Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. stockholders

$

276,224

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of tax

31,528

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

(305,197

)

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

1,960

Income tax expense

2,481

Other income

226

Unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts

5,675

Interest expense, net

7,141

Operating income (loss)

$

18,293

$

7,028

$

3,292

$

(255

)

$

(8,320

)

$

20,038

Depreciation and amortization

4,039

4,551

2,551

816

378

12,335

Transaction-related charges

2,610

2,610

Adjusted EBITDA

$

22,332

$

11,579

$

5,843

$

561

$

(5,332

)

$

34,983

Three�Months�Ended�September�30,�2014

U.S�Wireless

International
Integrated
Telephony

Island
Wireless

U.S.�Wireline

Reconciling
Items

Total

Net income attributable to Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. stockholders

$

16,167

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of tax

2,747

Income tax expense

9,569

Other income

(338

)

Interest expense, net

13

Operating income (loss)

$

27,585

$

5,065

$

2,231

$

(471

)

$

(6,252

)

$

28,158

Depreciation and amortization

3,657

4,397

2,596

1,193

999

12,842

Transaction-related charges

(27

)

(27

)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

31,242

$

9,462

$

4,827

$

722

$

(5,280

)

$

40,973



Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA for the Nine Months Ended September�30, 2013 and 2014

Nine�Months�Ended�September�30,�2013

U.S�Wireless

International
Integrated
Telephony

Island
Wireless

U.S.�Wireline

Reconciling
Items

Total

Net income attributable to Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. stockholders

$

293,859

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of tax

35,234

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

(305,197

)

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

(5,166

)

Income tax expense

11,294

Other income

198

Unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts

5,675

Interest expense, net

12,126

Operating income (loss)

$

40,472

$

19,596

$

7,226

$

(786

)

$

(18,485

)

$

48,023

Depreciation and amortization

12,119

13,476

7,705

2,252

965

36,517

Transaction-related charges

2,674

2,674

Gain on disposal of long-lived assets

(1,076

)

(1,076

)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

51,515

$

33,072

$

14,931

$

1,466

$

(14,846

)

$

86,138

Nine�Months�Ended�September�30,�2014

U.S�Wireless

International
Integrated
Telephony

Island
Wireless

U.S.�Wireline

Reconciling
Items

Total

Net income attributable to Atlantic Tele-Network,�Inc. stockholders

$

35,520

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of tax

8,116

Income tax expense

22,460

Other expense

(302

)

Interest expense, net

220

Operating income (loss)

$

63,826

$

15,293

$

8,210

$

(2,511

)

$

(18,804

)

$

66,014

Depreciation and amortization

10,413

13,111

7,810

3,519

2,899

37,752

Transaction-related charges

341

341

Adjusted EBITDA

$

74,239

$

28,404

$

16,020

$

1,008

$

(15,564

)

$

104,107




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