Directors Report to the Members
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 31st Annual Report of your
company together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2022.
Highlights of financial result for the year were as under:
|
2021-2022 |
2020-2021 |
|
Rs. In Lakhs |
Rs. In Lakhs |
Profit from Operations before Other Income & Interest |
02.79 |
0.03 |
Add: Other Income |
- |
- |
Operating Profit before Interest |
2.79 |
0.03 |
Less: Interest |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
2.79 |
0.03 |
Add: Exceptional Income/(Expenses) |
- |
- |
Profit Before Tax |
2.79 |
0.03 |
Provision for Tax |
- |
- |
Income Tax Adjusted for earlier year |
- |
- |
Other Comprehensive Income |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Profit After Tax |
2.79 |
0.03 |
Add: Surplus brought forward from Previous Year |
- |
- |
Amount Available for appropriation |
2.79 |
0.03 |
General Reserve No I |
- |
- |
Debenture Redemption Reserve A/c |
- |
- |
Dividends |
- |
- |
Interim Dividend |
- |
- |
Final (Proposed) |
- |
- |
Tax on Dividend |
- |
- |
Balance Carried Forward |
2.79 |
0.03 |
OPERATIONS:-
During the year your company has its turnover to Rs 10.61 Lacs including other income
as compared to Rs. 13.68 Lacs in the previous year and thereby registering a decreasee of
22.45% as compared to the previous year. There is decreased in other income. The company
has occurred the Net profit of Rs. 2.79 Lacs against the Net profit of Rs 0.03 Lacs in the
previous year.
DIVIDEND:-
Your Directors regret their inability to recommend any dividend for the year under
review.
DIRECTORS:-
As per Section 149(4) of Companies Act, 2013 every listed company shall have half of
the total number of directors as independent directors. They shall hold office for a term
up to five consecutive years on the Board of the Company as per section 149(10).
During the year, Mrs. Jyoti K. Shah, Director retires by rotation but being eligible
herself for reappointment as a Director.
Nonapplicability of Corporate Governance:-
The Company is having Paid-up share Capital of the Company Rs.5,03,00,000/- and
Reserves Rs.(-) 1,93,79,993/- as on 31.03.2022 and it is below paid-up capital of Rs. 10
Cr and Net worth below Rs.25 Cr.
Hence as per SEBI Circular No.CIR/CFD/POLICY CELL/7/2014 dated 15" Sept,2014,
compliance of Corporate Governance and ASCR is not applicable to the Company under SEBI (
LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Companys Philosophy on Corporate Governance
Your Company believes in setting the highest standard in good and ethical corporate
governance practices. Your Company is managed by the Managing Director (MD) under the
supervision and control of the Board of Directors. The MD is assisted by a team of highly
qualified and experienced professionals.
Your company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance
in its dealings with its various stakeholders. It is an integral part of the
Companys core values, which include transparency, integrity, honesty and
accountability. Your Company follows the philosophy of working towards the creation of
wealth by enhancing the value of stakeholders, meeting the needs of customers and
employees and the community at large.
The Company attaches great importance to investor relations. With a view to enhance
shareholder participation in corporate affairs, the Company follows the policy of keeping
its shareholder informed in putting up relevant information on its corporate website www.mideastportfolio.com
by issuing public notices of meetings and informing stock exchanges of new
developments.
Your Company is in compliance with the conditions of corporate governance stipulated in
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges.
Your Company has complied with the requirements of the Corporate Governance Code, the
disclosure requirements of which are given below:
Board of Directors
Composition:
The Board of Directors has four members and all are Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) who
bring in a wide range of skills and experience to the Board. The Company has Chairman and
50% of the Board of Directors is Independent Directors. The composition of the Board is in
conformity with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
None of the Directors on the Board is a Member on more than 10 Committees and Chairman
of more than 8 Committees (as specified in Clause 49), across all the companies in which
he is a Director. The necessary disclosures regarding Committee positions have been made
by the Directors.
Name of the Director |
Business Relationship |
Category of Directorship |
No. of other Director Ships |
** No of other Committee Memberships |
|
|
|
|
Chairman |
Member |
Mr. Kishor A. Shah |
Chairman cum Managing Director |
Promoter |
1 |
- |
2 |
Mrs. Jyoti K. Shah (CFO) |
Wholetime Director |
Promoter |
1 |
- |
2 |
Mr. Sharad Kulkarni |
Director |
Independent |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Mr. Shrikant Nakhe |
Director |
Independent |
1 |
2 |
2 |
**Represents Memberships/ Chairmanships of Audit Committee, Shareholders/
Investors Grievance Committee and Remuneration Committee. Number of Board Meetings
attendance at Board Meetings and Previous Annual General Meeting:
5 Board Meetings were held during the period and the gap between two meetings did not
exceed four months.
Name of the Director |
No. of Board Meetings attended during the year |
30th AGM held on 30th Sept, 2021
Attended |
Remarks |
Mr. Kishor A. Shah |
5 |
Yes |
|
Mrs. Jyoti K. Shah |
5 |
Yes |
|
Mr. Sharad Kulkarni |
5 |
Yes |
|
Mr. Shrikant Nakhe |
5 |
Yes |
|
Leave of absence was granted by the Board to the Directors who were absent at the
respective Board Meeting(s).
Dates of Board Meetings
12th May 2021, 23rd July 2021, 21st August 2021, 8th
November 2021 & 1st February 2022.
The information as required under Annexure I to Clause 49 is being made available to
the Board.
Committees of Directors
Audit Committee:
The Company also complies with the provisions of section 292A of the Companies Act,
1956 pertaining to Audit Committee and its functioning.
The Board delegated the following powers to the Audit Committee:
To investigate any activity within its terms of reference. To seek information from any
employee. To obtain outside legal or other professional advice.
To secure attendance of outsiders with relevant expertise, if it considers necessary.
The Board defined the role of the Audit Committee, as under:
i. Overseeing the Companys financial reporting process and the disclosure of its
financial information, to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and
credible;
ii. Recommending the appointment/ removal of external auditors, fixing audit fees and
approving payments for any other services;
iii. Reviewing with Management the annual financial statements before submission to the
Board;
iv. Reviewing with the Management, and external auditors, the adequacy of internal
control systems;
v. Discussing with external auditors before the audit commences, the nature and scope
of audit as well as have post-audit discussions to ascertain any area of concern;
vi. Reviewing the Companys financial and risk management policies;
vii. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the
depositors, shareholders
(in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors.
The composition of the Audit Committee as on date of report was as under:
Sr. No Name of the Director |
Designation |
No. Of Meetings attended during 2021 2022 |
Remarks |
1 Mr. Sharad Kulkarni |
Chairman |
5 |
|
2 Mrs. Jyoti K. Shah |
Member |
5 |
|
3 Mr. Shrikant Nakhe |
Member |
5 |
|
All the above Directors are Non- Executive.
The Audit Committee met four times during the year under review. The Committee meeting
was held on 12th May 2021, 23rd July 2021, 21st August
2021, 8th November 2021 & 1st February 2022. (Dates are not
showing on BSE)
The Audit Committee invites such of the executives as it considers appropriate to be
present at its meetings. The Statutory Auditors are also invited to the meetings
Nomination& Remuneration Committee:
The composition of the Remuneration Committee as on date of report was as under:
Sr. No Name of the Director |
Designation |
No. Of Meetings attended during 2021 -2022 |
Remarks |
1 Mr. Sharad Kulkarni |
Chairman |
5 |
|
2 Mr.Kishor A.Shah |
Member |
5 |
|
3 Mr. Shrikant Nakhe |
Member |
5 |
|
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee met five times during the year under
review. The Committee meeting was held on 12th May 2021, 23rd July
2021, 21st August 2021, 8th November 2021 & 1st
February 2022.
Terms of Reference:
The term of reference of the Committee include recommending to the Board of Directors
specific remuneration packages for Executive Directors and management staff.
Remuneration Policy:
Non-Executive Directors
None of the Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) are paid any remuneration whether by way of
Commission or Sitting Fees.
Remuneration to Directors:
No remuneration was paid to any Directors during the year under review.
Stakeholders' Grievance Committee:
The present composition of the shareholders/ Investors Grievance Committee is as under:
Sr. No Name of the Director |
Designation |
Category of Directorship |
1 Mr. Shrikant Nakhe |
Chairman |
Independent |
2 Mr. Kishor A. Shah |
Member |
Non Independent |
3 Mr. Sharad Kulkarni |
Member |
Independent |
Total number of shareholders complaints received during the period under review was
nil.
All the above Directors are Non- Executive.
The stakeholders Grievance Committee met four times during the year under review.
The Committee meeting was held on on 12th May 2021, 23rd July 2021,
21st August 2021, 8th November 2021 & 1st February
2022.
Risk Management Committee:
The composition of the Risk Management Committee as on date of report was as under:
Sr. No Name of the Director |
Designation |
No. Of Meetings attended during 2021 -2022 |
Remarks |
1 Mr. Shrikant Nakhe |
Chairman |
5 |
|
2 Mrs. Jyoti K. Shah |
Member |
5 |
|
3 Mr. Sharad Kulkarni |
Member |
5 |
|
The Risk Management Committee met four times during the year under review. The
Committee meeting was held on 12th May 2021, 23rd July 2021, 21st
August 2021, 8th November 2021 & 1st February 2022.
General Body Meetings
The last three Annual General Meeting (AGMs) were held as under:
Financial Year ended |
Day & Date |
Time |
Venue |
28th AGM |
30th September, 2019 |
10.00 A.M. |
Corporate Office |
29th AGM |
30th December, 2020 |
10.00 A.M. |
Registered Office |
30th AGM |
30th September, 2021 |
10.00 A.M. |
Video Conferencing ("VC")/ Other |
|
|
|
Audio Visual Means ("OAVM" |
All special resolutions moved at the last AGM were passed unanimously on a show of
hands by the shareholders present at the meeting. None of the business required to be
transacted at this AGM is proposed to be passed by postal ballot.
Disclosures
Postal Ballot: Nil
Special Resolution: Nil
Whistle Blower Policy
With a view to establish a mechanism for protecting employees reporting unethical
behavior, frauds or violation of Companys Code of Conduct, the Board of Directors
has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy (a non-mandatory requirement as per clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement). No person has been denied access to the Audit Committee.
Policy to prevent sexual harassment at the workplace
The Company is committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere in which employees
can work together, without fear of sexual harassment, exploitation or intimidation. Every
employee is made aware that the Company is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and that
such behavior is prohibited both by law and by the Mideast Group. To redress complaints of
sexual harassment, a Complaint Committee for the Group has been formed, which is headed by
Mrs. Jyoti K. Shah.
Details of Non-compliance:
There has not been any non-compliance of mandatory requirements by the Company and no
penalties or strictures were imposed on the Company by the Stock Exchanges, or SEBI, or
any statutory authority, on any matter related to capital markets
Means of Communication:
The quarterly results are published in the two newspapers viz. Financial Express and
Mumbai Lakshadweep Official news releases and presentations made to analysts are sent to
the Stock Exchanges, where the Companys shares are listed.
Shareholder Information:
i) Annual General Meeting Date: 30.09.2022 Time: 10.00 A.M
Venue: Video Conferencing ("VC")/ Other Audio Visual Means ("OAVM"
Financial Calendar
Financial reporting for |
|
Quarter ending June 30, 2022 |
: Mid of August, 2022 |
Quarter ending Sept.30, 2022 |
: Mid of November, 2022 |
Quarter ending Dec.31, 2022 |
: Mid of February, 2023 |
Quarter ending March 31, 2023 |
: End of May, 2023 |
Annual General Meeting for the |
|
Year ended March 31, 2022 |
: End of September, 2022 |
ii) Dates of Book Closure |
: 24.09.2022 to 30.09.2022 (both days inclusive) |
iii) Dividend payment date |
: No dividend declared. |
iv) Listing on Stock Exchange at |
: BSE Limited, Mumbai |
vi) Demat ISIN Number in NSDL and CDSL: INE033E01015
vii) Stock Market Data :
|
Bombay Stock Exchange |
Year 2021-2022 |
Months High Price |
Months Low Price |
April, 2021 |
2.82 |
2.55 |
May, 2021 |
2.55 |
2.45 |
June, 2021 |
2.96 |
2.45 |
July, 2021 |
3.57 |
2.96 |
August, 2021 |
3.95 |
3.23 |
September, 2021 |
3.74 |
2.68 |
October, 2021 |
3.11 |
2.68 |
November, 2021 |
3.18 |
2.68 |
December, 2021 |
6.44 |
3.33 |
January, 2022 |
6.50 |
6.12 |
February, 2022 |
6.18 |
5.42 |
March, 2022 |
6.17 |
5.15 |
viii) Registrar and Share Transfer Agent :
Adroit Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. 19, Jaferbhoy Industrial Estate, 1st
Floor, Makwana Road, Marol Naka, Mumbai 400 059. Tel.: 2859 0942/2850 3748
ix) Share Transfer System :
Share Transfers are registered and returned within a period of 30 days from the date of
receipt, if the documents are clear in all respects. The power to approve transfer of
securities has been delegated by the Board to the Shareholders / Investors Grievance and
Share Transfer Committee, which meets once in a fortnight. Share transfer requests are
processed within an average of 15 days from the date of receipt. Letters are sent to the
shareholders after transfer of shares in their names giving an option for
dematerialization of shares of the physical shares. Physical shares are dematerialization,
share certificates are dispatched by Registered Posts.
x) (a) Distribution of Shareholding (as on 31.03.2022):
|
|
For the Year 2021 2022 |
|
|
No. of Shareholders |
% of Shareholders |
No. of Shares held |
% of Shareholding |
Upto 500 |
2034 |
73.19 |
438,065 |
8.71 |
501 - 1000 |
432 |
15.55 |
381,340 |
7.58 |
1001 - 2000 |
188 |
6.77 |
310,481 |
6.17 |
2001 - 3000 |
54 |
1.94 |
138,137 |
2.75 |
3001 - 4000 |
13 |
0.47 |
45,736 |
0.91 |
4001 - 5000 |
16 |
0.58 |
74,820 |
1.49 |
5001 - 10000 |
20 |
0.72 |
150,022 |
2.98 |
10001 & above |
22 |
0.79 |
3,491,399 |
69.41 |
T O T A L |
2779 |
100.00 |
5,030,000 |
100.00 |
(b) Categories of Shareholders (as on 31.03.2022)
For the period 2021 2022
Categories |
No. of Shares held |
% of Shareholders |
A Promoters holding |
|
|
a. Promoters |
|
|
Indian Promoters |
1,975,000 |
39.26 |
Foreign Promoters |
|
|
b. Person acting in concert |
|
|
Sub-total |
1,975,000 |
39.26 |
B |
|
|
1 Institutional Investors |
|
|
a Mutual Funds and UTI |
|
|
b Banking, financial institutions/ |
|
|
Insurance Companies |
|
|
c FIIs |
|
|
d Others |
|
|
2 Non- Institutions |
|
|
a Bodies Corporate |
697,444 |
13.86 |
b Indian Public |
1,455,173 |
28.93 |
c NRI |
885,287 |
17.60 |
d Any other |
|
|
HUF |
16,896 |
0.34 |
Trust |
200 |
0.00 |
Sub- total |
3,055,000 |
60.73 |
Grand Total |
5,030,000 |
100.00 |
xi) Dematerialization of shares and Liquidity :
Over 82.79% of the shares have been dematerialized up to 31st March, 2022.
There are 3,697,311 and 466,771 shares are demated in the NSDL and CDSL Depository
respectively, to whom all companys mailers and Annual Reports are dispatched in
addition to registered members. The shares of the Company are listed in Mumbai Stock
Exchange and hence facilitate liquidity.
xii) Address for correspondence: Mid East Portfolio Management Limited
1/203, Vishal Complex, Narsing Lane, Off. S.V. Road, Malad (West), Mumbai 400
064, 28240444
DEPOSITS:-
The Company has not accepted and/or renewed any public deposit during the year review.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:-
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2000 the Directors
confirm:-
i. that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended on 31st
March 2022, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;
ii. that the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the period and of the
profit of the Company for that period under review.
iii. that the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956
for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities.
iv. that the directors have prepared the accounts for the year ending 31st
March, 2022 on a going concern basis.
v. Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with provisions of all
applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:-
The Company is engaged in the business of trading and dealings in shares and securities
and consequently various disclosures required u/s 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956
read with the Companies (Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of the Directors) Rules,
1988 are not applicable to this Company.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company has done eight board meetings during this
financial year which is in compliance to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO:-
During the year under review - |
Earnings - |
Nil |
- |
Outgo - |
Nil |
PERSONNEL:-
Information as per section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies
(Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 is not given as there was no employee earning
monthly salary as specified in aforesaid Section or more during the year.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE :-
The Company has complied with the requirements regarding Corporate Governance as
required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges,
where the Companys shares are listed. A report on the Corporate Governance in this
regard is made a part of this Annual Report and a Certificate from the Auditors of the
Company regarding compliance of the conditions of the Corporate Governance is attached to
this report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company does not have any subsidiary.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the
Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day business operations of
the company. The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is
expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business
dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business
practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives guidance through examples on
the expected behavior from an employee in a given situation and the reporting structure.
All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance
with the Code.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view
to regulate trading insecurities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company.
The Code prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the
designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in
relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board
is responsible for implementation of the Code.
All Board Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the
Code.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
During the year under review, M/s VKM & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary
who was appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company has issued the audit report in
respect of the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,
2022. The Secretarial Audit Report which forms a part of the Annual Report is self
explanatory and requires no comments.
EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9, as required
under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013, is included in this Report as Annexure II and
forms an integral part of this Report.
PARTICULARS PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) AND THE RELEVANT RULES
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers
and employees at all levels. The company regards its employees as great asset.
For the particulars of employees as required to be disclosed in the Directors Report in
accordance with the Provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5
of the Companies
(Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Directors
state that the company does not have any employee, who
(i) if employed throughout the financial year, was in receipt of remuneration for that
year which, in the aggregate, was not less than 60,00,000/- rupees per annum;
(ii) if employed for a part of the financial year, was in receipt of remuneration for
any part of that year, at a rate which, in the aggregate, was not less than 5,00,000/-
rupees per month;
(iii) if employed throughout the financial year or part thereof, was in receipt of
remuneration in that year which, in the aggregate, or as the case may be, at a rate which,
in the aggregate, is in excess of that drawn by the managing director or whole-time
director or manager and holds by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children,
not less than two percent of the equity shares of the company.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an adequate Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale
and complexity of its operations. The scope of the Internal Audit function outsourced
Chartered Accountants as of current is well defined in the engagement letter of the
Internal Auditor duly approved by the Audit Committee. To maintain its objectivity and
independence, the Internal Auditor reports to the Audit Committee.
The Internal Auditor evaluates the adequacy of the internal control system in the
Company on the basis of Statement of Operations Procedure, instruction manuals, accounting
policy and procedures.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BOARD, COMMITTEES & INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
A formal evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees, the Chairman and
the individual Directors was carried out for the year 2021-22 led by the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee.
As part of the evaluation process, the performance of non-independent Directors, the
Chairman and the Board was done by the independent Directors. The performance evaluation
of the respective Committees and that of independent and non-independent Directors was
done by the Board excluding the Director being evaluated. The Directors expressed
satisfaction with the evaluation process.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee
framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their
remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has in place a whistleblower policy, to support the Code of conduct of the
Company. This policy documents the Companys commitment to maintain an open work
environment in which employees, consultants and contractors are able to report instances
of unethical or undesirable conduct, actual or suspected fraud or any violation of
Companys Code of conduct at a significantly senior level without fear of
intimidation or retaliation.
DISCLOUSRE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
In accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under, the
Company formulated an internal Policy on Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) during the year under review. An internal Complaint committee
has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All woman
employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
During the year under review there were no complaints received by the Company related
to sexual harassment.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
In conformity with the provision of Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement the cash flow
statement for the year ended 31st March 2022 is annexed hereto.
MATERIAL AND SIGNIFICANT ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS & COURTS
No significant and material orders have been passed by any regulators or courts or
tribunals against the Company impacting the going concern status and Companys
operations in future.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:-
Our Directors express their sincere appreciation of the co-operation received from
shareholders, bankers and other business constituents during the year under review. Our
Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the commitment
displayed by all executives, officers and staff resulting in the performance of the
Company during the year.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
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Of Mid East Portfolio Management Ltd. |
|
Sd/- |
Sd/- |
Kishor A. Shah |
Jyoti K. Shah |
Managing Director |
Director & CFO |
(DIN: 000015575) |
(DIN: 00020912) |
Place: Mumbai |
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Date: 25th May, 2022 |
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