PITTSBURGH, July 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of electrical, industrial, and communications MRO and OEM products, construction materials, and advanced supply chain management and logistics services, announces its 2014 second quarter results.

The following are results for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2013. A reconciliation of adjusted results is provided in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this release.




    --  Net sales were $2,005.2 million for the second quarter of 2014, compared
        to $1,894.0 million for the second quarter of 2013, an increase of 5.9%.
        Organic sales increased 6.0%, acquisitions positively impacted sales by
        1.6%, and foreign exchange negatively impacted sales by 1.7%. 
        Sequentially, sales increased 10.7%, and organic sales increased 7.9%.


    --  Gross profit was $411.8 million, or 20.5% of sales, for the second
        quarter of 2014, compared to $392.6 million, or 20.7% of sales, for the
        second quarter of 2013.


    --  Selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses were $278.7 million,
        or 13.9% of sales, for the second quarter of 2014, compared to $265.5
        million, or 14.0% of sales, for the second quarter of 2013.


    --  Operating profit was $115.9 million for the current quarter, compared to
        $109.9 million for the second quarter of 2013.  Operating profit as a
        percentage of sales was 5.8% in 2014 and 2013.


    --  Interest expense for the second quarter of 2014 was $20.3 million,
        compared to $21.8 million for the second quarter of 2013.  Non-cash
        interest expense, which includes convertible debt interest, interest
        related to uncertain tax positions, and the amortization of deferred
        financing fees, for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013 was $2.2 million
        and $2.1 million, respectively.


    --  The effective tax rate for the current quarter was 28.0%, compared to
        25.8% for the prior year second quarter.


    --  Net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. of $68.9 million
        for the current quarter was up 5.5% from $65.3 million for the prior
        year quarter.


    --  Earnings per diluted share for the second quarter of 2014 were $1.29 per
        share, based on 53.5 million diluted shares, compared to $1.25 per share
        in the second quarter of 2013, based on 52.3 million diluted shares. 
        Earnings per diluted share in the second quarter of 2014 increased 3.2%
        from the corresponding prior year period.
    --  Free cash flow for the second quarter of 2014 was negative $2.7 million
        compared to $33.6 million for the second quarter of 2013. The net cash
        outflow was driven by working capital growth as a result of the strong
        sequential increase in sales during the quarter.

Mr. John J. Engel, WESCO's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our second quarter results reflect strong sales execution, along with improvement in our end markets and seasonal recovery from the severe winter weather conditions experienced earlier this year. Sales grew 6% organically, with growth in all four of our end markets. Sales in the U.S. were up 5%, sales in Canada were up 7% on a local currency basis, and sales for the rest of world were up over 13%. Sales growth in the U.S. was steady in the quarter at mid-single-digit rates while sales momentum in Canada accelerated through the quarter. July is off to a good start with sales growth rates trending in-line with second quarter levels. We continue to see favorable indicators with our customers, including further strengthening in non-residential construction, which we expect will result in ongoing growth in our key markets. With the improving sales momentum but a softer than anticipated start to the year, we are revising our full year outlook to 4% to 5% sales growth and $5.20 to $5.40 earnings per diluted share from our previous outlook of 3% to 6% sales growth and $5.30 to $5.70 earnings per diluted share."

The following results are for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013.




    --  Net sales were $3,816.0 million for the first six months of 2014,
        compared to $3,702.0 million for the first six months of 2013, an
        increase of 3.1%.  Acquisitions positively impacted sales by 1.0%,
        organic sales increased 3.9%, and foreign exchange negatively impacted
        sales by 1.8%.


    --  Gross profit of $786.5 million, or 20.6% of sales, for the first six
        months of 2014 was down 30 basis points, compared to $773.6 million, or
        20.9% of sales, for the first six months of 2013.


    --  SG&A expenses were $544.2 million, or 14.3% of sales, for the first six
        months of 2014 compared to $493.0 million, or 13.3% of sales, for the
        first six months of 2013.  SG&A expenses for the first six months of
        2013 include a $36.1 million favorable impact resulting from the
        recognition on a litigation matter.  Excluding the impact of this
        favorable item, SG&A expenses were $529.1 million, or 14.3% of sales.


    --  Operating profit was $208.7 million for the first six months of 2014,
        down 15.4% from $246.7 million for the comparable 2013 period. 
        Operating profit as a percentage of sales was 5.5% in 2014, down 120
        basis points from 6.7% in 2013.  Excluding the favorable impact
        resulting from the recognition of insurance coverage on a litigation
        matter, operating profit for the first six months of 2013 was $210.6
        million, or 5.7% of sales.


    --  Interest expense for the first six months of 2014 was $41.0 million,
        compared to $43.7 million for the first six months of 2013.  Non-cash
        interest expense, which includes convertible debt interest, interest
        related to uncertain tax positions, and the amortization of deferred
        financing fees, for the first six months of 2014 and 2013 was $4.7
        million and $4.4 million, respectively.


    --  The effective six-month tax rate was 28.1% for 2014 compared to 26.4%
        for 2013.


    --  Net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. of $120.7 million
        for the first six months of 2014 was down 19.2% from $149.3 million for
        the first six months of 2013.  Excluding the favorable impact resulting
        from the recognition of insurance coverage on a litigation matter, net
        income for the first six months of 2013 was $123.8 million.


    --  Earnings per diluted share for the first six months of 2014 were down
        20.7% to $2.26 per share, based on 53.4 million diluted shares, versus
        $2.85 per share for the first six months of 2013, based on 52.4 million
        diluted shares.  Earnings per diluted share in the first six months of
        2014 were $2.26, compared to $2.36 in the corresponding prior year
        period, excluding the impact of the recognition of insurance coverage on
        a litigation matter.
    --  Free cash flow for the six months of 2014 was $39.0 million compared to
        $108.0 million in the comparable prior year period.

Mr. Engel continued, "Accelerating our One WESCO value proposition is a strategic priority and our leadership team is sharply focused on improving our market position both organically and through acquisitions. We are now six months into the previously announced organizational changes that were focused on accelerating our One WESCO strategy, and we are making good progress as the new organization is taking action to drive above-market organic growth. Customers are responding favorably as we are seeing an increased number of opportunities across their MRO, OEM, and capital spending demand streams."

Webcast and Teleconference Access
WESCO will conduct a webcast and teleconference to discuss the second quarter earnings as described in this News Release on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. E.T. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed from the Company's website at http://www.wesco.com. The call will be archived on this Internet site for seven days.

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a publicly traded Fortune 500 company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of electrical, industrial, and communications maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) products, construction materials, and advanced supply chain management and logistic services. 2013 annual sales were approximately $7.5 billion. The company employs approximately 9,200 people, maintains relationships with over 25,000 suppliers, and serves over 75,000 active customers worldwide. Customers include commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities. WESCO operates nine fully automated distribution centers and approximately 475 full-service branches in North America and around the world, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.

The matters discussed herein may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Certain of these risks are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, as well as the Company's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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                                                                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

                                                             (dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts)

                                                                                  (Unaudited)


                                                                                               Three Months                        Three Months
                                                                                                   Ended                              Ended

                                                                                                 June 30,                            June 30,
                                                                                                       2014                                 2013
                                                                                                       ----                                 ----

    Net sales                                                                                                  $2,005.2                                  $1,894.0

    Cost of goods sold (excluding                                                                   1,593.4             79.5%                    1,501.4     79.3%

        depreciation and amortization below)

    Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                      278.7             13.9%                      265.5     14.0%

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                      17.2                                         17.2
                                                                                                       ----                                         ----

        Income from operations                                                                        115.9              5.8%                      109.9      5.8%

    Interest expense, net                                                                              20.3                                         21.8
                                                                                                       ----                                         ----

        Income before income taxes                                                                     95.6              4.8%                       88.1      4.7%

    Provision for income taxes                                                                         26.7                                         22.7
                                                                                                       ----                                         ----

        Net income                                                                                     68.9              3.4%                       65.4      3.5%

    Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest                                              -                                         0.1
                                                                                                        ---                                         ---

        Net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc.                                                      $68.9       3.4%                          $65.3  3.4%
                                                                                                                  =====                                     =====


    Earnings per diluted common share                                                                             $1.29                                     $1.25

    Weighted average common shares outstanding and common

    share equivalents used in computing earnings per diluted

    share (in millions)                                                                                53.5                                         52.3



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                                                                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

                                                             (dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts)

                                                                                  (Unaudited)


                                                                                           Six Months                          Six Months

                                                                                              Ended                               Ended

                                                                                            June 30,                             June 30,
                                                                                                 2014                                  2013
                                                                                                 ----                                  ----

    Net sales                                                                                            $3,816.0                                   $3,702.0

    Cost of goods sold (excluding                                                             3,029.5               79.4%                   2,928.4     79.1%

        depreciation and amortization below)

    Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                544.2               14.3%                     493.0     13.3%

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                33.6                                          33.9
                                                                                                 ----                                          ----

        Income from operations                                                                  208.7                5.5%                     246.7      6.7%

    Interest expense, net                                                                        41.0                                          43.7
                                                                                                 ----                                          ----

        Income before income taxes                                                              167.7                4.4%                     203.0      5.5%

    Provision for income taxes                                                                   47.1                                          53.6
                                                                                                 ----                                          ----

        Net income                                                                              120.6                3.2%                     149.4      4.0%

    Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest                                    (0.1)                                          0.1
                                                                                                 ----                                           ---

        Net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc.                                               $120.7         3.2%                        $149.3  4.0%
                                                                                                           ======                                     ======


    Earnings per diluted common share                                                                       $2.26                                      $2.85

    Weighted average common shares outstanding and common

    share equivalents used in computing earnings per diluted

    share (in millions)                                                                          53.4                                          52.4



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                                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

                                         (dollar amounts in millions)

                                              (Unaudited)


                                              June 30,                 December 31,
                                                   2014                           2013
                                                   ----                           ----

                         Assets

    Current Assets

    Cash and cash
     equivalents                                             $101.6                        $123.7

    Trade
     accounts
     receivable,
     net                                        1,186.1                          1,045.1

    Inventories,
     net                                          850.2                            787.3

    Current
     deferred
     income taxes                                  43.8                             44.7

    Other current
     assets                                       226.9                            204.8
                                                  -----                            -----

        Total current
         assets                                 2,408.6                          2,205.6

    Other assets                                2,520.5                          2,443.3


        Total assets                                       $4,929.1                      $4,648.9
                                                           ========                      ========



                    Liabilities and
                  Stockholders' Equity

    Current Liabilities

    Accounts
     payable                                                 $794.5                        $735.1

    Current debt
     and short-
     term
     borrowings                                    47.4                             40.1

    Other current
     liabilities                                  272.4                            276.5
                                                  -----                            -----

        Total current
         liabilities                            1,114.3                          1,051.7


    Long-term
     debt                                       1,521.0                          1,447.6

    Other
     noncurrent
     liabilities                                  404.3                            384.8
                                                  -----                            -----

        Total
         liabilities                            3,039.6                          2,884.1


    Stockholders' Equity

        Total
         stockholders'
         equity                                 1,889.5                          1,764.8
                                                -------                          -------

        Total
         liabilities
         and
         stockholders'
         equity                                            $4,929.1                      $4,648.9
                                                           ========                      ========



                                                                           WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.



                                                                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                                                                          (dollar amounts in millions)

                                                                                  (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                Six Months        Six Months

                                                                                                                   Ended            Ended

                                                                                                                 June 30,         June 30,
                                                                                                                      2014               2013
                                                                                                                      ----               ----

    Operating Activities:

      Net income                                                                                                           $120.6                     $149.4

        Add back (deduct):

        Depreciation and amortization                                                                                 33.6                       33.9

        Deferred income taxes                                                                                         13.7                       26.8

        Change in Trade Receivables, net                                                                           (122.1)                    (83.3)

        Change in Inventories, net                                                                                  (44.9)                    (27.7)

        Change in Accounts Payable                                                                                    47.1                       53.3

        Other                                                                                                          2.8                     (32.6)
                                                                                                                       ---                      -----

            Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                 50.8                      119.8


    Investing Activities:

        Capital expenditures                                                                                        (11.8)                    (11.8)

        Acquisition payments                                                                                       (133.3)                         -

        Other                                                                                                            -                       9.7
                                                                                                                       ---                       ---

            Net cash used by investing activities                                                                  (145.1)                     (2.1)


    Financing Activities:

        Debt borrowings (repayments), net                                                                             76.3                    (105.0)

        Equity activity, net                                                                                         (0.4)                     (1.0)

        Other                                                                                                        (0.5)                       8.1
                                                                                                                      ----                        ---

            Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                                       75.4                     (97.9)


    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                                                     (3.2)                     (1.4)
                                                                                                                      ----                       ----


    Net change in cash and cash equivalents                                                                         (22.1)                      18.4

    Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period                                                         123.7                       86.1

    Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                                                                     $101.6                     $104.5
                                                                                                                           ======                     ======

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures include financial leverage, free cash flow, gross profit, organic sales growth, adjusted net income, adjusted income from operations, and adjusted earnings per diluted share. The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in order to provide a better understanding of the Company's capital structure position, liquidity, and organic growth trends on a comparable basis. Additionally, certain non-GAAP measures either focus on or exclude transactions impacting comparability of results, allowing investors to more easily compare the Company's financial performance from period to period. Management does not use these non-GAAP financial measures for any purpose other than the reasons stated above.


                             WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.



                   RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

                                    (Unaudited)


                                          Three                   Six Months
                                         Months                      Ended
                                          Ended
                                         ------                  -----------

     Normalized
     Organic
     Sales
     Growth:                            June 30,                  June 30,
                                            2014                         2014
                                            ----                         ----


        Change
         in net
         sales                              5.9%                                3.1%

        Impact
         from
         acquisitions                       1.6%                                1.0%

        Impact
         from
         foreign
         exchange
         rates                            (1.7)%                              (1.8)%

        Impact
         from
         number
         of
         workdays                              -   %                               -  %
                                             ---   ---

             Normalized
             organic
             sales
             growth                         6.0%                                3.9%
                                             ===                                  ===


    Note: Organic sales growth is provided by the Company as an additional
     financial measure to provide a better understanding of the Company's
     sales growth trends. Organic sales growth is calculated by deducting
     the percentage impact on net sales from acquisitions, foreign exchange
     rates and number of workdays from the overall percentage change in
     consolidated net sales.



                                   Three Months Ended
                                   ------------------

    Gross Profit:        June 30,               June 30,
                              2014                    2013
                              ----                    ----

    (dollar amounts
     in millions)

        Net Sales                  $2,005.2                        $1,894.0

        Cost of goods
         sold
         (excluding
         depreciation
         and
         amortization)     1,593.4                         1,501.4
                           -------                         -------

            Gross profit             $411.8                          $392.6
                                     ======                          ======

            Gross margin     20.5%                          20.7%


                                                                                                                                                           Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                                                           ----------------

    Gross Profit:                                                                                                                            June 30,                  June 30,
                                                                                                                                                  2014                       2013
                                                                                                                                                  ----                       ----

    (dollar amounts in millions)

        Net Sales                                                                                                                                         $3,816.0                                         $3,702.0

        Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)                                                                           3,029.5                              2,928.4
                                                                                                                                               -------                              -------

            Gross profit                                                                                                                                    $786.5                                           $773.6
                                                                                                                                                            ======                                           ======

            Gross margin                                                                                                                         20.6%                               20.9%


    Note: Gross profit is provided by the Company as an additional financial measure. Gross profit is calculated by deducting cost of goods sold, excluding depreciation and amortization, from net sales. This amount
     represents a commonly used financial measure within the distribution industry. Gross margin is calculated by dividing gross profit by net sales.



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                                                                                                                                      RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

                                                                                                                                                       (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                                                   Three Months Ended                                Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                                                                 ------------------                            ----------------

    Adjusted Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:                                                                                                  June 30,                June 30,                 June 30,                June 30,
                                                                                                                                                                 2014                     2013                      2014                     2013
                                                                                                                                                                 ----                     ----                      ----                     ----

    (amounts in millions except for diluted EPS)

    Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                                                                                         $278.7                                            $265.5                                            $544.2                                            $493.0

    ArcelorMittal litigation recovery included in SG&A                                                                                                              -                                   -                                    -                               36.1

    Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses                                                                                                                $278.7                                            $265.5                                            $544.2                                            $529.1
                                                                                                                                                                         ======                                            ======                                            ======                                            ======

    Percent of sales                                                                                                                                            13.9%                               14.0%                                14.3%                              14.3%


    Adjusted Income from Operations:

    Income from operations                                                                                                                                               $115.9                                            $109.9                                            $208.7                                            $246.7

    ArcelorMittal litigation recovery included in SG&A                                                                                                              -                                   -                                    -                             (36.1)
                                                                                                                                                                  ---                                 ---                                  ---                              -----

    Adjusted income from operations                                                                                                                                      $115.9                                            $109.9                                            $208.7                                            $210.6
                                                                                                                                                                         ======                                            ======                                            ======                                            ======

    Percent of sales                                                                                                                                             5.8%                                5.8%                                 5.5%                               5.7%


    Adjusted Net Income Attributable to WESCO International, Inc.:

    Income before income taxes                                                                                                                                            $95.6                                             $88.1                                            $167.7                                            $203.0

    ArcelorMittal litigation recovery included in SG&A                                                                                                              -                                   -                                    -                             (36.1)
                                                                                                                                                                  ---                                 ---                                  ---                              -----

    Adjusted income before income taxes                                                                                                                          95.6                                 88.1                                 167.7                               166.9

    Adjusted provision for income taxes                                                                                                                          26.7                                 22.7                                  47.1                                43.0

    Adjusted net income                                                                                                                                          68.9                                 65.4                                 120.6                               123.9

    Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest                                                                                                        -                                 0.1                                 (0.1)                                0.1
                                                                                                                                                                  ---                                 ---                                  ----                                 ---

    Adjusted net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc.                                                                                                         $68.9                                             $65.3                                            $120.7                                            $123.8
                                                                                                                                                                          =====                                             =====                                            ======                                            ======


    Adjusted Diluted EPS:

    Diluted share count                                                                                                                                          53.5                                 52.3                                  53.4                                52.4

    Adjusted Diluted EPS                                                                                                                                                  $1.29                                             $1.25                                             $2.26                                             $2.36


    Note: Adjusted SG&A, income from operations, net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc., and earnings per share are provided by the Company as additional financial measures which allow investors to compare the Company's performance from period to period by adjusting for transactions management views as impacting
     the comparability of results. Adjusted diluted EPS is calculated by dividing adjusted net income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. by weighted average common shares outstanding and common share equivalents.



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                                                                                    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

                                                                                                     (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                                           Twelve Months Ended
                                                                                                                                                          -------------------

    Financial Leverage:                                                                                                                        June 30,                December 31,
                                                                                                                                                    2014                        2013
                                                                                                                                                    ----                        ----

    (dollar amounts in millions)

        Income from operations                                                                                                                                $443.0                                               $481.0

        ArcelorMittal litigation recovery                                                                                                              -                                 (36.1)

        Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                               67.3                                    67.6
                                                                                                                                                    ----                                    ----

            Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                   $510.3                                               $512.5
                                                                                                                                                              ======                                               ======


                                                                                                                                               June 30,                December 31,
                                                                                                                                                    2014                        2013
                                                                                                                                                    ----                        ----

    Current debt                                                                                                                                               $47.4                                                $40.1

    Long-term debt                                                                                                                               1,521.0                                 1,447.6

    Debt discount related to convertible debentures and term loan(1)                                                                               172.7                                   174.7
                                                                                                                                                   -----                                   -----

        Total debt including debt discount                                                                                                       1,741.1                                 1,662.4

            Less: Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                        101.6                                   123.7

        Total debt including debt discount, net of cash                                                                                                     $1,639.5                                             $1,538.7
                                                                                                                                                            ========                                             ========


    Financial leverage ratio based on total debt                                                                                                     3.4                                     3.2

    Financial leverage ratio based on total debt, net of cash                                                                                        3.2                                     3.0


    Note: Financial leverage is a non-GAAP financial measure provided by the Company as an indicator of capital structure position. Financial leverage ratio based on total debt is calculated by dividing total debt,
     including debt discount, by Adjusted EBITDA. Financial leverage ratio based on total debt, net of cash, is calculated by dividing total debt, including debt discount, net of cash, by Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted
     EBITDA is defined as the trailing twelve months earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding the ArcelorMittal litigation recovery in 2013. Financial leverage ratio based on total net
     debt is calculated by dividing total debt, including debt discount less cash and cash equivalents, by Adjusted EBITDA.


    (1)The convertible debentures and term loan are presented in the consolidated balance sheets in long-term debt net of the unamortized discount.



                                                                                            Three Months Ended                             Six Months Ended
                                                                                            ------------------                             ----------------

    Free Cash Flow:                                                                   June 30,             June 30,                 June 30,             June 30,
                                                                                           2014                  2013                      2014                  2013
                                                                                           ----                  ----                      ----                  ----

    (dollar amounts in millions)

      Cash flow provided by operations                                                              $4.1                                          $39.4                                          $50.8                                          $119.8

      Less: Capital expenditures                                                          (6.8)                            (5.8)                            (11.8)                            (11.8)
                                                                                           ----

        Free cash flow                                                                            $(2.7)                                         $33.6                                          $39.0                                          $108.0
                                                                                                   =====                                          =====                                          =====                                          ======



    Note: Free cash flow is provided by the Company as an additional liquidity measure. Capital expenditures are deducted from operating cash flow to determine free cash flow. Free cash flow is available to provide a source of funds for any
     of the Company's financing needs.

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