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Exhibit 99.2




CSX Corporation Announces Second Quarter
Earnings of 52 Cents Per Share

Highlights:

Record results in all key financial measures
Growth in merchandise and intermodal volume more than offset declines in coal
Continued strong results in safety, service and efficiency
                                
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - July 16, 2013 - CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced second-quarter net earnings of $535 million, or $0.52 per share, versus $512 million, or $0.49 per share, in the same period last year. This performance was supported by overall revenue growth; service and efficiency results; and a few additional items, such as tax and real estate, which benefited the quarter.

“CSX continues to drive solid growth in many of its markets and is encouraged by the team's sustained track record of delivering excellent operating performance in a wide range of market conditions,” said Michael J. Ward, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We remain sharply focused on creating strong, sustained value for customers and shareholders, as the economy appears to be slowly gaining strength.”

Second-quarter revenue was nearly $3.1 billion, a slight increase from the same quarter last year, as strong service resulted in overall increases in volume and pricing. The higher revenues along with efficiency gains helped to deliver second quarter operating income of $963 million and an operating ratio of 68.6 percent.

CSX remains on track to achieve its goal of sustaining a high-60s operating ratio by 2015, while remaining focused on attaining a mid-60s operating ratio longer-term. The company continues to expect annual earnings-per-share growth of 10 to 15 percent on average through 2015 off of the 2013 base, which is now expected to be roughly flat compared to prior year levels.

CSX executives will conduct a quarterly earnings conference call with the investment community on July 17, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-EARN-CSX (888-327-6279) and asking for the CSX earnings call. Callers outside the U.S., dial 1-773-756-0199. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. In conjunction with the call, a live webcast will be accessible and presentation materials will be posted on the company's website at http:// investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, an internet replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.

This earnings announcement, as well as additional detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).

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Forward-looking Statements

This information and other statements by the company may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act with respect to, among other items: projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, margins, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes, liquidity, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases or other financial items, statements of management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved, statements concerning proposed new services, and statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the company updates any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual performance or results could differ materially from that anticipated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward- looking statements include, among others; (i) the company's success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives; (ii) changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation); (iii) legislative or regulatory changes; (iv) the inherent business risks associated with safety and security; (v) the outcome of claims and litigation involving or affecting the company; (vi) natural events such as severe weather conditions or pandemic health crises; and (vii) the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.

Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified in the company's SEC reports, accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the company's website at www.csx.com.

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CSX Corporation


CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
Jun. 28, 2013
Jun. 29, 2012
$ Change
% Change
 
Jun. 28, 2013
Jun. 29, 2012
$ Change
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
3,069

$
3,012

$
57

2
 %
 
$
6,027

$
5,978

$
49

1
 %
Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Labor and Fringe
777

744

(33
)
(4
)
 
1,544

1,514

(30
)
(2
)
Materials, Supplies and Other
560

550

(10
)
(2
)
 
1,067

1,092

25

2

Fuel
397

410

13

3

 
841

854

13

2

Depreciation
276

263

(13
)
(5
)
 
546

520

(26
)
(5
)
Equipment and Other Rents
96

102

6

6

 
191

199

8

4

Total Expense
2,106

2,069

(37
)
(2
)
 
4,189

4,179

(10
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
963

943

20

2

 
1,838

1,799

39

2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense
(140
)
(139
)
(1
)
(1
)
 
(287
)
(283
)
(4
)
(1
)
Other Income - Net
9

5

4

80

 
6

9

(3
)
(33
)
Earnings Before Income Taxes
832

809

23

3

 
1,557

1,525

32

2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Tax Expense (a)
(297
)
(297
)


 
(563
)
(564
)
1


Net Earnings
$
535

$
512

$
23

4
 %
 
$
994

$
961

$
33

3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Ratio
68.6
%
68.7
%
 
 
 
69.5
%
69.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution
$
0.52

$
0.49

$
0.03

6
 %
 
$
0.97

$
0.92

$
0.05

5
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (millions)
1,023

1,043

 
 
 
1,023

1,046

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Dividends Paid Per Common Share
$
0.15

$
0.14

 
 
 
$
0.29

$
0.26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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CSX Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions)


 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Jun. 28, 2013
Dec. 28, 2012
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
$
1,017

$
1,371

Other Current Assets
1,472

1,430

Properties - Net
26,599

26,050

Investment in Affiliates and Other Companies
1,228

1,206

Other Long-term Assets
565

514

Total Assets
$
30,881

$
30,571

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt
$
564

$
780

Other Current Liabilities
1,854

1,847

Long-term Debt
8,811

9,052

Deferred Income Taxes
8,313

8,096

Other Long-term Liabilities
1,677

1,794

Total Liabilities
21,219

21,569

 
 
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
9,662

9,002

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
30,881

$
30,571


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CSX Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)


 
Six Months Ended
 
Jun. 28, 2013
Jun. 29, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Net Earnings
$
994

$
961

Depreciation
546

520

Deferred Income Taxes
172

300

Contributions to Qualified Pension Plans

(275
)
Other Operating Activities - Net
(133
)
(215
)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
1,579

1,291

 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Property Additions
(1,085
)
(1,223
)
Purchase of Short-term Investments
(690
)
(58
)
Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments
904

546

Other Investing Activities
(50
)
6

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(921
)
(729
)
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
Long-term Debt Issued

300

Long-term Debt Repaid
(455
)
(455
)
Dividends Paid
(296
)
(270
)
Shares Repurchased (b)
(95
)
(300
)
Other Financing Activities - Net
18

22

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
(828
)
(703
)
 
 
 
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(170
)
(141
)
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
784

783

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
614

$
642


Certain prior year data has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

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CSX Corporation

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)


Income Statement

a)
Income Tax Expense: During second quarter 2013, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $17 million, or $0.02 per share, as a result of a deferred tax adjustment, the resolution of certain tax matters and a change in state tax legislation. During second quarter 2012, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $9 million, or $0.01 per share, as a result of the resolution of certain tax matters as well as changes in state tax legislation.

Cash Flow Statement

b)
Share repurchases: There were 4 million shares repurchased for $95 million and 14 million shares repurchased for $300 million during the six months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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CSX Corporation

VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)
Volume (Thousands of units); Revenue (Dollars in millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
 
 
Quarters Ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume
 
 
Revenue
 
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
 
2013
2012
% Change
 
2013
2012
% Change
 
2013
2012
% Change
Agricultural
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural Products
95

101

(7
)%
 
 
$
248

$
261

(5
)%
 
 
$
2,611

$
2,584

2
 %
 
Phosphates and Fertilizers
86

79

9

 
 
135

125

8

 
 
1,570

1,582

(1
)
 
Food and Consumer
25

25

(1
)
 
 
69

68

1

 
 
2,760

2,720

2

 
Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chemicals
133

120

11

 
 
476

430

11

 
 
3,579

3,583


 
Automotive
113

111

2

 
 
318

302

5

 
 
2,814

2,721

3

 
Metals
66

67

(2
)
 
 
163

163


 
 
2,470

2,433

2

 
Housing and Construction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forest Products
74

71

3

 
 
195

184

6

 
 
2,635

2,592

3

 
Minerals(a)
75

70

7

 
 
115

107

7

 
 
1,533

1,529


 
Waste and Equipment(a)
35

36

(2
)
 
 
63

71

(11
)
 
 
1,800

1,972

(10
)
 
Total Merchandise
702

680

3

 
 
1,782

1,711

4

 
 
2,538

2,516

1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coal
310

331

(6
)
 
 
770

820

(6
)
 
 
2,484

2,477


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intermodal
644

629

2

 
 
425

408

4

 
 
660

649

2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other



 
 
92

73

25

 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
1,656

1,640

1
 %
 
 
$
3,069

$
3,012

2
 %
 
 
$
1,853

$
1,837

1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume
 
 
Revenue
 
 
Revenue Per Unit
 
 
2013
2012
% Change
 
2013
2012
% Change
 
2013
2012
% Change
Agricultural
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural Products
190

209

(10
)%
 
 
$
489

$
536

(9
)%
 
 
$
2,574

$
2,565

1
 %
 
Phosphates and Fertilizers
170

159

7

 
 
279

256

9

 
 
1,641

1,610

2

 
Food and Consumer
49

50

(2
)
 
 
137

135

1

 
 
2,796

2,700

3

 
Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chemicals
263

237

11

 
 
944

845

12

 
 
3,589

3,565

1

 
Automotive
218

216

1

 
 
611

583

5

 
 
2,803

2,699

4

 
Metals
132

139

(5
)
 
 
324

334

(3
)
 
 
2,455

2,403

2

 
Housing and Construction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forest Products
147

144

2

 
 
384

365

5

 
 
2,612

2,535

3

 
Minerals(a)
132

127

4

 
 
211

201

5

 
 
1,598

1,583

1

 
Waste and Equipment(a)
67

70

(4
)
 
 
120

131

(9
)
 
 
1,791

1,871

(5
)
 
Total Merchandise
1,368

1,351

1

 
 
3,499

3,386

3

 
 
2,558

2,506

2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coal
607

662

(8
)
 
 
1,496

1,652

(9
)
 
 
2,465

2,495

(1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intermodal
1,259

1,229

2

 
 
829

797

4

 
 
658

648

2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other



 
 
203

143

42

 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
3,234

3,242

 %
 
 
$
6,027

$
5,978

1
 %
 
 
$
1,864

$
1,844

1
 %
 
(a) Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current presentation.

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CSX Corporation

Volume and Revenue

Volume increased 1% year-over-year as growth in merchandise and intermodal more than offset lower coal volume. Total revenue increased by 2% year-over-year driven by volume growth and higher revenue per unit resulting from pricing gains across most markets.
Merchandise
Agricultural Sector
Agricultural Products - Volume decreased due to lower shipments of feed grain, soybeans and ethanol. Feed grain and soybean shipments were impacted by low supplier inventories caused by last year's drought and increased competition from imports. Ethanol shipments declined as a result of lower gasoline demand in the U.S. and reduced production.
Phosphates and Fertilizers - Volume increased as the reopening of a customer mine and higher demand led to more short haul phosphate rock shipments to fertilizer production facilities. Fertilizer volume also grew as low crop inventories and strong crop prices led to an increase in application by farms to improve crop yields.
Food and Consumer - Volume declined due to a reduction in alcoholic beverage shipments. This reduction was primarily driven by consolidation within a customer's distribution network that resulted in lower shipments for CSX.
Industrial Sector
Chemicals - Volume growth was driven by an increase in energy-related shipments that include crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and frac sand. The rise in crude oil shipments was due to increased supply of low-cost crude from shale drilling activity, resulting in new shipments to east coast refineries.
Automotive - Automotive volume grew as North American light vehicle production increased 5% year-over-year. This increase was partially offset by competitive losses that occurred earlier this year in both automotive parts and finished vehicles.
Metals - Volume decreased due to lower shipments of sheet steel that were negatively impacted by competitive losses that occurred earlier this year and capacity reductions from mill closures.
Housing and Construction Sector
Forest Products - Volume growth was led by an increase in building product shipments due to the continued recovery of the residential housing market.
Minerals - Volume increased in aggregates (which include crushed stone, sand and gravel) due to the continued recovery in construction activity and modal conversion growth with an existing customer.
Waste and Equipment - Volume decreased as military and machinery shipments were negatively impacted by government budget constraints and the expiration of the federal tax credit on the production of wind energy machinery. Partially offsetting these decreases was growth in waste shipments which was driven by an increase in construction debris due to the continued recovery in construction activity and environmental remediation projects.
Coal
Export declines were driven by decreased shipments of U.S. thermal coal, primarily to Europe, and increased competition from other countries due to global oversupply. Partially offsetting this decrease, shipments of domestic coal increased due to higher coal generation as natural gas prices increased.
Intermodal
Domestic volume growth was driven by highway-to-rail conversions, expanded service offerings and growth with existing customers. International volume was up slightly as new services were partially offset by volume lost as a result of carrier port shifts.
Other
Other revenue increased year over year primarily due to higher revenue of $16 million from customers who did not meet minimum contractual volumes.

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CSX Corporation

EXPENSE
Expenses in the second quarter 2013 increased $37 million from the prior year's second quarter. Significant variances are described below.
Labor and Fringe expense increased $33 million due to the following:
Incentive compensation costs were $24 million higher reflecting higher expected award payouts.
Efficiencies, despite volume growth, reduced labor costs $19 million due to the year-over-year improvement in crew starts and overtime, reduced headcount, as well as training savings due to lower hiring.
Wage expense increased $18 million as a result of inflation.
Various other costs increased $10 million during the quarter.
Materials, Supplies and Other expense increased $10 million due to the following:
Gains on operating rail properties increased year-over-year by $16 million. During the quarter, a gain of $22 million was recognized due to a non-monetary exchange of easements and rail assets. Additionally, the recognition of the deferred gain from the 2011 sale of an operating rail corridor to the state of Florida decreased $6 million year-over-year.
Inflation increased $10 million.
Train accidents and various other costs increased $16 million during the quarter, primarily driven by costs related to derailments, despite the improvement of the FRA train accident frequency rate.
Fuel expense decreased $13 million due to improved efficiency and a lower average price per gallon of 2% for locomotive fuel. (See Fuel Statistics table below)
Depreciation expense increased $13 million due to larger asset base.

FUEL STATISTICS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
Jun. 28, 2013
Jun. 29, 2012
Change
 
Jun. 28, 2013
Jun. 29, 2012
Change
Estimated Locomotive Fuel Consumption (Millions of gallons)
 
118.8

120.0

1.2

 
244.1

250.0

5.9

Price per Gallon (Dollars)
 
$
3.08

$
3.14

$
0.06

 
$
3.17

$
3.14

$
(0.03
)
Total Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 
$
366

$
377

$
11

 
$
774

$
786

$
12

Total Non-Locomotive Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 
31

33

2

 
67

68

1

Total Fuel Expense (Dollars in millions)
 
$
397

$
410

$
13

 
$
841

$
854

$
13



EMPLOYEE COUNTS (Estimated)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
April
31,187

 
32,365

 
(1,178
)
May
31,308

 
32,457

 
(1,149
)
June
31,370

 
32,445

 
(1,075
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average
31,288

 
32,422

 
(1,134
)


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CSX Corporation


OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated)
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
Jun. 28, 2013
Jun. 29, 2012
Improvement (Decline) %
 
Jun. 28, 2013
Jun. 29, 2012
Improvement (Decline) %
Coal (Millions of Tons)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utility
 
17.0

15.6

9
 %
 
33.2

34.4

(3
)%
Coke, Iron Ore and Other
 
6.4

6.7

(4
)
 
11.1

12.4

(10
)
Total Domestic
 
23.4

22.3

5

 
44.3

46.8

(5
)
Export
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Metallurgical
 
6.4

5.9

8

 
13.4

12.2

10

Thermal
 
5.1

8.8

(42
)
 
10.4

15.0

(31
)
Total Export
 
11.5

14.7

(22
)
 
23.8

27.2

(13
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Coal
 
34.9

37.0

(6
)%
 
68.1

74.0

(8
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merchandise
 
34.2

33.3

3
 %
 
67.5

67.1

1
 %
Coal
 
16.9

16.9


 
33.1

34.3

(3
)
Intermodal
 
6.3

6.1

3

 
12.2

11.9

3

Total
 
57.4

56.3

2
 %
 
112.8

113.3

 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Ton-Miles (Billions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Gross Ton-Miles
 
105.6

103.7

2
 %
 
207.9

208.0

 %
(Excludes locomotive gross ton-miles)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Safety and Service Measurements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index
 
0.93

0.65

(43
)%
 
0.81

0.72

(13
)%
(Number of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FRA Train Accident Rate
 
1.81

1.95

7
 %
 
1.71

2.10

19
 %
(Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train miles)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On-Time Train Originations
 
91
%
89
%
2
 %
 
91
%
89
%
2
 %
On-Time Destination Arrivals
 
82
%
78
%
5
 %
 
84
%
77
%
9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Train Velocity (Miles per hour)
 
23.0

22.4

3
 %
 
23.3

22.4

4
 %
Dwell (Hours)
 
21.9

23.2

6
 %
 
22.1

23.6

6
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cars-On-Line
 
181,929

189,974

4
 %
 
182,572

192,214

5
 %
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Resources
 
 
 
Increase(Decrease) %
 
 
 
 
Route Miles
 
20,777

20,830

 %
 
 
 

Locomotives (Owned and long-term leased)
 
4,212

4,177

1
 %
 
 
 

Freight Cars (Owned and long-term leased)
 
68,983

70,000

(1
)%
 
 
 


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CSX Rail Network



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