BOARDS REPORT
To,
The Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present the 19th Board Report of Ratnabhumi Developers Limited ("the Company") together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
The financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2025 is summarized below:
(Rupees in Lakhs) |
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Standalone |
Consolidated |
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Particulars |
2024-2025 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 |
Revenue from Operations |
21,419.71 | 50.97 | 21347.29 | 28.34 |
Other Income |
134.49 | 78.60 | 136.24 | 78.67 |
Profit before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional Items and Tax Expense |
2291.03 | 1657.81 | 2130.86 | 1635.05 |
Less: Depreciation/ Amortization/ Impairment |
100.79 | 79.03 | 100.79 | 79.03 |
Profit before Finance Costs, Exceptional Items and Tax Expense |
2190.24 | 1578.78 | 2030.06 | 1556.02 |
Less: Financial Costs |
1489.01 | 1555.41 | 1496.90 | 1559.82 |
Profit before Exceptional Items and Tax Expense |
701.23 | 23.37 | 533.16 | -3.80 |
Add/(less): Exceptional items |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Profit before Tax Expense |
701.23 | 23.37 | 533.16 | -3.80 |
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred) |
130.41 | (9.29) | 130.41 | 7.65 |
Profit for the year (1) |
570.82 | 31.02 | 402.76 | 3.86 |
Total Comprehensive Income/loss (2) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Share in Net profit of Associate Concern (3) |
- | - | 170.58 | 22.63 |
Total (1+2) |
570.82 | 31.02 | 573.33 | 26.48 |
STATE OF THE COMPANYS AFFAIRS
Consolidated results
Net revenue from operations stands Rs. 21347.29 Lakhs as against Rs. 28.34 Lakhs in the previous year showing a growth of Rs. 21318.95 Lakhs.
The Profit before Tax for the current year is Rs. 533.17 Lakhs and the Profit after Tax (PAT) for the current year is Rs 402.76. Share in Net profit of Associate Concern stands Rs 170.58.
Standalone results
Net revenue from operations stands Rs. 21,419.71 Lakhs as against Rs. 50.97 Lakhs in the previous year showing a growth of Rs. 21368.74 Lakhs
The Profit before Tax for the current year is Rs. 701.23 Lakhs as against Rs. 23.37 Lakhs in the previous year showing a rise in profit of Rs. 677.86 Lakhs.
The Profit after Tax (PAT) for the current year is Rs. 570.82 Lakhs as against the profit of Rs. 31.02 Lakhs in the previous year showing a growth of Rs. 539.80 Lakhs.
The consolidated financial statement is also the part of annual report in addition to the standalone financial statement of the company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year 2024-2025 and the date of this Report expect the changes provided in this report.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors of your company has decided not to transfer any amount to the Reserves for the year under review.
DIVIDEND
Your directors do not recommend dividends for the year ended March 31, 2025 as the directors propose to utilize the profits for the business of the company during the financial year.
THE CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS.
There has been no change in the nature of the Business during the year under review.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The Company has amassed vast experience of over decades with a vision to creating and developing opportunity based infrastructure realizing a pie of growth for everyone involved. Marketing dexterity with a fire to grow, supported by efficient administrative prowess and standardization of on site and off site processor, has kept the Company ahead of the demands of today.
The Company has launched its brand "Turquoise" and has launched 3 projects under the said brand with the name "Turquoise Greenz" situated at Shela, Gujarat, "Turquoise Dreamz" near Sindhubhavan Extension, Ahmedabad, and "Turquoise Grandeure", situated at Godhavi. The schemes of the Company are clusters of residential and commercial spaces located on prime and developing locations of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The Company continues to focus on consolidation of its operations, rationalization of business and exploring the opportunities in the development of residential and commercial projects.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
During the year, there were no changes in the Authorized share capital of the company. There were no changes in the paid-up share capital of the company and the details are as follow:
Authorized Capital
The Authorized Capital of the Company is Rs.14,00,00,000/- divided into 1,40,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital
The Paid-up Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 was Rs. 13,70,00,000/- divided into 1,37,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
CREDIT RATING
During the period under review the company was not required to take credit rating.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
During the period under review the provisions relating to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) is not applicable to the company
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company as on March 31, 2025 is as follows:
Sr. No. |
Name of the Director |
Category |
1. |
Mr. Kaivan Shah |
Chairman & Managing Director |
2. |
Mr. Smit Shah |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
3. |
Mr. Shaishav Shah |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
4. |
Ms. Avani Sanghavi |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
5. |
Mrs. Rinni Shah |
Executive Director and CFO |
Retirement by rotation and subsequent re-appointment:
Mr. Kaivan Shah (DIN: 01887130), Managing Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, pursuant to Section 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), and being eligible have offered himself for re-appointment.
Appropriate business for her re-appointment is being placed for the approval of the shareholders of the Company at the ensuing AGM. The brief resume of the Director and other related information has been detailed in the Notice convening the ensuing AGM of the Company.
In terms of Regulation 36(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, brief resume in respect of the Director who is retiring by rotation and proposed to be re-appointed, is provided in the Notice convening the 19th AGM of the Company.
Change in Board Composition
During the period under review, there were no changes in the board composition.
Changes in Board Composition after end of financial Year.
There is No changes in board composition after end of financial year 2024-25.
Key Managerial Personnel
As per the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, Mr. Kaivan J. Shah, Managing Director, Mrs. Rinni K. Shah, Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Divya Joshi, Company Secretary, are the key managerial personnel of the Company.
Ms. Divya Joshi, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the company had resigned from the company with effect from May 31, 2025.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received declarations from Mrs. Avani Sanghavi (DIN: 09156980), Mr. Shaishav Shah (DIN: 07894723) and Mr. Smit Shah (DIN: 07918521), Independent Directors of the Company under Section 149(7) of Companies Act, 2013 confirming that they meet criteria of Independence as per relevant provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations. At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26th April, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company has taken on record the said declarations and confirmation as submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same. The Independent directors have complied with the code for independent director as prescribed in schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and code of conduct for the board of directors and senior management personnel of the company.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have enrolled their names in the online database of Independent Directors by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in terms of the regulatory requirements. Also, the online proficiency self-assessment test as mandated will be undertaken by those Independent Directors of the Company who are not exempted within the prescribed timelines.
The company had formulated and implemented code of conduct for the board of directors and senior management personnel which is available on the Companys website: https://ratnagroup.co.in/files /investment/Code-of-Conduct.pdf.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES
The details of the meetings of Board of directors and its Committees convened during the Financial Year 2024-25 are set out in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
BOARD COMMITTEES
There are various committees constituted as stipulated under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 namely Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee. Brief details pertaining to composition, terms of reference, meetings held and attendance thereat of these Committees during the financial year 2024-25 has been enumerated in Corporate Governance Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
During the year, all recommendations of Audit Committee were approved by the Board of Directors.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has formulated and adopted the Nomination and Remuneration Policy in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules framed thereunder and the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee have formulated the criteria for appointment of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors on the Board of Directors of the Company and persons in the Senior Management of the Company, their remuneration including determination of qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other matters as provided under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or reenactment(s) thereof for the time being in force).
The said policy is available on the Companys website https:// ratnagroup.co.in/files/investment/ Nomination- Remuneration-Policy.pdf.
EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules framed there under and in compliance with the requirements of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out the annual evaluation of the performance of the Board as a whole, Individual Directors including Independent Directors, Non-Independent Directors, Chairperson and the Board Committees. A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration the inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Boards functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Meetings of the board, functioning of the board, effectiveness of board processes, Board culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
The exercise was also carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors including the Chairman of the Board, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board excluding the director being evaluated. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors who also reviewed the performance of the Key Managerial Personnel. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of Directors/employees of the Company is set out in "Annexure - [1]" of this report.
DISCLOSURES RELATING TO SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
Your company has one subsidiary company and three associate LLPs as on March 31, 2025. There has been no material change in the business of these entities. The details of holding/ subsidiary/ associate/joint venture companies are given in form no. AOC-1 in " Annexure -[2]" of this report.
The following are the details of the subsidiary company during the period under review:
Ratnabhumi Techno Engg Private Limited:
The Company has acquired 100% shareholding in Ratnabhumi Techno Engg Private Limited thus making it a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company of Ratnabhumi Developers Limited. The transaction for acquisition was completed on 25th April, 2023. The Company is engaged in the business of acquisition/purchase of any area/ land, developing the same into buildings, whether residential or commercial, and equipping the same with amenities or facilities.
The following are the details of the Associate companies/ LLPs during the period under
1. Raivat Proj ects LLP, incorporated on 31st July, 2017
2. Rajul Projects LLP, incorporated on 20th July, 2017
3. Ratnamani Buildspace LLP, incorporated on 20th April, 2017
The above mentioned LLPs are engaged in the business of acquisition/purchase of any area/ land, developing the same into buildings, whether residential or commercial and equipping the same with amenities or facilities.
Companies which have become or ceased to be subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
During the period under review, no Company/ LLP has become or ceased to be subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of the requirements of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, Board of Directors of the Company, hereby state and confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025;
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) they have prepared annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively. and
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Board has adopted policies and procedure for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Companys policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of fraud and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
During the year no reportable material weakness in the design or operation were observed.
FRAUDS REPORTED BY THE AUDITOR
The auditor of the Company has not reported any fraud to the Audit Committee or Board or to the Central Government under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Further, Company does not have any deposit which is in violation of Chapter V of the Act.
LOANS TAKEN FROM DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, the Company has taken unsecured loans from Directors of the Company. Details of Unsecured Loans taken from Directors of the Company are given in the Notes to the Financial Statements forming part of Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The details of Loans, guarantee and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are given in the Notes to the Financial Statements forming part of Annual Report.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the FY 2024-25, Company has entered into some transactions with related parties which were in the ordinary course of business and at arms length basis. Further, the transactions were in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rules framed thereunder and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The details of the related party transactions as required under applicable accounting standard are set out in Notes to the financial statements. The Company has formulated a policy on related party transactions, the same is available on Companys website at https:// ratnagroup.co.in/files/investment/ RPT%20Policv.pdf.
None of the related party transaction fall under the scope of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, Accordingly the disclosure required under Form AOC-2 is not applicable for FY 2024-2025, hence does not form part of this report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
In the Financial Year 2024-25 the provision of Section 135 related to CSR is not applicable to the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information required under section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Conservation of Energy
In its endeavour towards conservation of energy your Company ensure optimal use of energy, avoid wastages and conserve energy as far as possible.
Technology Absorption
The Company has not carried out any research and development activities.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The Company had not made any transaction with any foreign country. Therefore, during the period under review there is no Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has a robust Risk Management policy. The Company through Board and Audit Committee oversees the Risk Management process including risk identification, impact assessment, effective implementation of the mitigation plans and risk reporting. Risk Management forms an integral part of the Companys planning process.
The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. Major risks identified by the business and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on continuing basis.
There are no risks, which in the opinion of the Board threaten the existence of the Company.
VIGIL MECHANISM
Your Company has established a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 4(2)(d)(iv) read with Regulation 22 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The policy enables stakeholders, including individual employees, directors and their representative bodies, to freely communicate their concerns about illegal or unethical practices, instances of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the companys code of conduct. The Policy provides adequate safeguards against victimization of Director(s)/ employee(s) and direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Protected Disclosures, if any reported under this Policy will be appropriately and expeditiously investigated by the Chairman.
Your Company hereby affirms that no Director, employee or any other personnel has been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and that no complaint was received during the year.
The Whistle Blower Policy has been disclosed on the Companys website under the web link https://ratnagroup.co.in/files/investment/Whistle-Blower-Policv.pdf and circulated to all the Directors/employees.
SIGNIFICANT/MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
There are no significant/material orders passed by the Regulators, Courts, Tribunals, Statutory and quasijudicial body impacting the going concern status of the Company and its operations in future. The details of litigation on tax and other relevant matters are disclosed in the Auditors Report and Financial Statements which forms part of this Annual Report.
AUDITORS
STATUTORY AUDITOR
M/s. DJNV & CO, Chartered Accountants were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the company at the AGM held on September 29, 2020 for a term of five consecutive financial year.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors Report dated May 30, 2025 is unmodified and does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Board has appointed Ms. Insiya Nalawala, proprietor of M/s Insiya Nalawala and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25 pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 as amended.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
The Secretarial Audit Report in the prescribed Form No. MR - 3 for the Financial Year 2024-25 is annexed herewith as "Annexure - [3]" to this Report. The Secretarial Report dated August 14, 2025 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARD
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards 1 and 2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board meetings and General Meetings respectively.
IMPLEMENTATION OF CORPORATE ACTION
During the year under review, the Company has not failed to implement any Corporate Actions within the specified time limit.
ANNUAL RETURN
Annual Return i.e. Form MGT-7 can be accessed on the Companys website at: https:// ratnagroup.co.in.
COST RECORDS AND COST AUDIT
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act, are not applicable to the Company during the FY 2024-2025.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
As per requirements of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a detailed review of the developments in the industry, performance of the Company, opportunities and risks, segment wise and product wise performance, internal control systems, outlook etc. of the Company is given under the head Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the Practicing Company Secretary on its compliance for the Financial Year 2024-25, as per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 forms part of the Annual Report.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS OF THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR:
Your Company neither made any application nor any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year.
DETAILS OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE-TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING A LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF:
Your Company has not obtained any one-time settlement of loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
DISCLOSURES AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has adopted zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has formulated a policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules thereunder for prevention and Redressal of complaints of sexual harassment at workplace. The Company has complied with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 to ensures a safe workplace for all employees.
The policy aims to provide protection to employees at workplace and prevent and redress complaints of sexual harassment and for the matters connected and incidental thereto, with the objective of providing safe working environment, where employees feel secure.
An Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to Redress complaints related to sexual harassment. During the Financial year 2024-2025, the company has not received any complaint of sexual harassment at workplace. Further, there was not any complaint pending at the beginning of the year or at the end of the year.
MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
During the Financial Year 2024-2025, the company is in compliance with the provisions of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
WEBSITE
As per Regulation 46 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Company has maintained a functional website namely "https://ratnagroup.co.in" containing basic information about the Company. The website of the Company is containing information like Policies, Shareholding Pattern, Financial and information of the designated officials of the Company who are responsible for assisting and handling investor grievances for the benefit of all stakeholders of the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation to the Companys customers, vendors, central and state government bodies, auditors, legal advisors, consultants, registrar and bankers for their continued support to the Company during the year under review. The Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the employees at all levels. Finally, the Board expresses its gratitude to the members for their continued trust, co-operation and support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
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Date: August 14, 2025 |
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Place: Ahmedabad |
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Kaivan Shah |
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Chairman and Managing Director |
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DIN:0188713 |
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