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Exhibit 99.1
 
(Otelco logo)
 
Contact: Curtis Garner
  Chief Financial Officer
  Otelco Inc.
  205-625-3580
  Curtis@otelcotel.com
 
Otelco Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
 
ONEONTA, Alabama (August 7, 2013) Otelco Inc. (NASDAQ: OTEL), a wireline telecommunications services provider in Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2013.  Key highlights for Otelco include:
 
 
Total revenues of $19.7 million for second quarter 2013.
 
Operating income of $5.1 million for second quarter 2013.
 
Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) of $8.4 million for second quarter 2013.
 
“Second quarter 2013 results produced Adjusted EBITDA of $8.4 million and featured an improvement of 1.1% in our Adjusted EBITDA margin when compared to the first quarter,” said Mike Weaver, President and Chief Executive Officer of Otelco.   “This quarter, we invested $0.8 million in capital equipment and expect to increase our capital expenditures over the course of the year for a total investment of approximately $7.0 million for 2013.
 
“We emerged from bankruptcy on May 24 and our new Class A shares began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market on the next trading day under our new symbol OTEL,” added Weaver. “As part of our reorganization plan, we reduced the outstanding balance on the senior debt by $28.7 million, refinancing the balance of $133.3 million through a new maturity date of April 30, 2016.  In addition to the renewal of the senior debt, we have a $5 million revolving line of credit.  The 13% senior subordinated notes were cancelled and exchanged for shares of our new Class A common stock.  The payment on the senior debt and the cancellation of the senior subordinated notes resulted in a 50.6% reduction in total debt from $271.0 million to $133.3 million.
 
“After the principal payment on the senior debt and reflecting payment of the reorganization and loan cost fees associated with the restructuring transaction, we ended the quarter with $11.1 million in cash on hand. We are pleased the restructuring process has been completed and believe the 50% reduction in debt and corresponding lower interest cost makes us a stronger company,” Weaver concluded.
 
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Otelco Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
Page 2
August 7, 2013
 
Second Quarter 2013 Financial Summary
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
(Unaudited)
 
             
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Change
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Revenues
  $ 24,714     $ 19,666     $ (5,048 )     (20.4 )%
Operating income (loss)
  $ (148,061 )   $ 5,121     $ 153,182       *  
Interest expense
  $ (5,655 )   $ (2,225 )   $ (3,430 )     (60.7 )%
Net income (loss) available to stockholders
  $ (128,011 )   $ 109,648     $ 237,659       *  
Basic net income (loss) per share
  $ (48.41 )   $ 38.78     $ 87.19       *  
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
  $ 10,814     $ 8,449     $ (2,365 )     (21.9 )%
Capital expenditures
  $ 1,242     $ 783     $ (459 )     (37.0 )%
                                 
             * Not a meaningful calculation
                               
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
   
Change
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Revenues
  $ 50,088     $ 40,654     $ (9,434 )     (18.8 )%
Operating income (loss)
  $ (141,444 )   $ 10,009     $ 151,453       *  
Interest expense
  $ (11,488 )   $ (7,779 )   $ (3,709 )     (32.3 )%
Net income (loss) available to stockholders
  $ (127,192 )   $ 107,874     $ 235,066       *  
Basic net income (loss) per share
  $ (48.10 )   $ 39.43     $ 87.53       *  
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
  $ 22,290     $ 17,235     $ (5,055 )     (22.7 )%
Capital expenditures
  $ 2,545     $ 1,582     $ (963 )     (37.8 )%
                                 
             * Not a meaningful calculation
                               
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)
                       
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (128,011 )   $ 109,648     $ (127,192 )   $ 107,874  
Add:  Depreciation
    2,747       2,389       5,475       4,769  
          Interest expense - net of premium
    5,313       1,991       10,804       7,204  
          Interest expense - amortize loan cost
    342       233       684       575  
          Income tax expense (benefit)
    (25,713 )     4,942       (25,189 )     4,871  
          Change in fair value of derivatives
    -       -       (241 )     -  
          Loan fees
    19       14       38       32  
          Amortization - intangibles
    3,136       908       4,930       2,093  
          Goodwill impairment
    143,998       -       143,998       -  
          Impairment of long-lived assets
    8,622       -       8,622       -  
          IXC tariff dispute settlement
    -       -       -       69  
          Cancellation of debt
    -       (114,210 )     -       (114,210 )
          Restructuring expense
    361       2,534       361       3,958  
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
  $ 10,814     $ 8,449     $ 22,290     $ 17,235  
 
(a) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income (loss) plus interest expense, depreciation and amortization, income taxes and certain non-recurring fees, expenses or charges and other non-cash charges reducing or increasing consolidated net income.  Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure calculated in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP).  While providing useful information, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for consolidated statement of operations or consolidated statement of cash flows data prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful as a tool to analyze the Company on the basis of operating performance and leverage.  The definition of Adjusted EBITDA corresponds to the definition of Adjusted EBITDA in the Company’s  credit facility and certain of the covenants contained therein.  The Company’s presentation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
 
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Otelco Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
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August 7, 2013
 
Key Operating Statistics
                         
(Unaudited)
                         
Quarterly
 
                           
% Change
 
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
June 30,
   
from
 
   
2011
   
2012
   
2013
   
2013
   
March 31, 2013
 
Otelco access line equivalents(1)
    102,378       99,395       98,839       97,496       (1.4 )%
                                         
RLEC and other services:
                                       
Voice access lines
    46,202       43,021       42,274       41,354       (2.2 )%
Data access lines
    22,904       22,742       22,718       22,604       (0.5 )%
Access line equivalents(1)
    69,106       65,763       64,992       63,958       (1.6 )%
Cable television customers
    4,201       4,155       4,102       4,027       (1.8 )%
Satellite television customers
    226       233       235       237       0.9 %
Security
    -       63       96       111       15.6 %
Additional internet customers
    5,414       4,506       4,312       4,124       (4.4 )%
RLEC dial-up
    301       198       169       153       (9.5 )%
Other dial-up
    2,797       1,895       1,726       1,590       (7.9 )%
Other data lines
    2,316       2,413       2,417       2,381       (1.5 )%
                                         
CLEC:
                                       
Voice access lines
    30,189       30,470       30,589       30,252       (1.1 )%
Data access lines
    3,083       3,162       3,258       3,286       0.9 %
Access line equivalents(1)
    33,272       33,632       33,847       33,538       (0.9 )%
Wholesale network connections
    157,144       162,117       2,608       2,709       3.9 %
                     
   
For the Year Ended
   
For the Three Months Ended
         
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
June 30,
         
    2011     2012     2013     2013          
Total revenues (in millions):
  $ 101.8     $ 98.4     $ 21.0     $ 19.7          
RLEC(2)
  $ 57.4     $ 62.8     $ 14.5     $ 13.5          
CLEC
  $ 44.4     $ 35.6     $ 6.5     $ 6.2          

(1) We define access line equivalents as voice access lines and data access lines (including cable modems, digital subscriber lines, and dedicated data access trunks).
(2) Includes regulated and unregulated RLEC revenue.
 
FINANCIAL DISCUSSION FOR SECOND QUARTER 2013 (unaudited):
 
Revenue
Total revenues of $19.7 million decreased 20.4% in the three months ended June 30, 2013, when compared to the three months ended June 30, 2012.  The expiration of the Time Warner Cable (“TWC”) contract at the end of 2012 was the primary reason for the decrease in 2013, accounting for 55% of the total revenue decline.
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
      Change
   
2012
   
2013
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
      (dollars in thousands)
Local services
  $ 11,419     $ 8,045     $ (3,374 )     (29.5 )%
Network access
    7,498       5,764       (1,734 )     (23.1 )
Cable television
    794       746       (48 )     (6.0 )
Internet
    3,687       3,665       (22 )     (0.6 )
Transport services
    1,316       1,446       130       9.9  
       Total
  $ 24,714     $ 19,666     $ (5,048 )     (20.4 )
  
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Otelco Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
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August 7, 2013
 
Local services revenue decreased 29.5% in the second quarter of 2013 to $8.0 million from $11.4 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. TWC revenue decreased $2.8 million and the decline in RLEC voice access lines, including reductions in intrastate calling revenue associated with the FCC’s InterCarrier Compensation order, decreased $1.1 million. These declines were partially offset by $0.5 million in one-time settlements. Network access revenue decreased 23.1% in the second quarter of 2013 to $5.8 million from $7.5 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2012. TWC related access revenue declined $0.9 million. End user related access revenue, net of payments from the new Connect America Fund, decreased $0.8 million, reflecting reduced subscriber usage and lower intrastate calling revenue associated with the FCC’s InterCarrier Compensation order. Cable television revenue in the three months ended June 30, 2013 decreased 6.0% to just under $0.8 million compared to just over $0.8 million in the same period in 2012.  Loss of basic cable subscribers was only partially offset by increased IPTV and security services revenue in our Alabama territory.  Internet revenue for the second quarter 2013 decreased 0.6% to just under $3.7 million from just over $3.7 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The decline in dial-up internet services and one-time Missouri fiber revenue in 2012 accounted for the decrease.  Transport services revenue increased 9.9% to $1.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2013 from $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The increase was associated with additional wide-area network and wholesale transport services.
 
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2013 decreased 27.8% to $14.5 million from $20.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2012.  Cost of services decreased 16.2% to $8.9 million from $10.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. Costs associated with TWC decreased $0.7 million and network efficiencies reflecting lower toll and employee expenses contributed to an additional reduction of $1.0 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 36.0% to $2.3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2013, from $3.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2012. The decrease included $0.5 million in operational efficiencies in several areas from continued cost control; $0.1 million in lower property taxes; and $0.4 million from the settlement of disputed charges, partially offset by an increase of $0.1 million in insurance costs. Reorganization expenses are excluded as operating expenses for 2013 and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the amount of $0.4 million in 2012.  Depreciation and amortization for second quarter 2013 decreased 44.0% to $3.3 million from $5.9 million in the second quarter 2012.  The amortization of intangible assets associated with the TWC contract decreased $1.7 million; other intangible assets decreased $0.4 million; RLEC and CLEC depreciation decreased $0.4 million; and a telephone plant adjustment decreased $0.1 million. There was no impairment of goodwill or long-lived assets in second quarter 2013 compared to $152.6 million in the same period of 2012.
 
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased 60.7% to $2.2 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2013, from $5.7 million a year ago. The decrease in interest expense is associated with the exchange of the Company’s senior subordinated notes for new Class A common stock during second quarter 2013 compared to interest paid on those notes in the same period of 2012.
 
Reorganization Items
Separate classification of reorganization items began in first quarter 2013 when we filed the Reorganization Cases. All reorganization expenses prior to that period are reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses. We expensed approximately $2.5 million during the second quarter of 2013 associated with our balance sheet restructuring process with no comparable expense in 2012 reflected as reorganization items. In addition, we recognized $114.2 million in cancellation of debt income associated with the exchange of our senior subordinated notes and the accrued interest on those notes for new Class A common stock during second quarter 2013.
 
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was $8.4 million compared to $10.8 million for the same period in 2012 and $8.8 million in the first quarter of 2013.  See financial tables for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income.
 
Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $11.1 million compared to $32.5 million at the end of 2012, reflecting the Company’s payment of $28.7 million on its long-term notes payable. The payment reduces the outstanding notes payable balance to $133.3 million, including the current portion of $6.7 million. The Company’s senior credit facility was extended through April 2016 and includes a $5.0 million undrawn revolver. The Company’s senior subordinated notes were exchanged for new Class A common stock upon consummation of our approved restructuring plan on May 24, 2013. The Company does not meet the technical requirements to utilize fresh-start accounting to reflect the impacts of implementing its restructuring plan.
 
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Otelco Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
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Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures were $0.8 million for the quarter as the Company continues to invest in its infrastructure.  The level of capital expenditure reflects a planned slower start than in previous years but is expected to lead to a similar level of investment in infrastructure for 2013 as was experienced in 2012.
 
Second Quarter Investors Conference Call
Otelco has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the internet, on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. ET.  To participate in the call, participants should dial (719) 325-2452 and ask for the Otelco call 10 minutes prior to the start time.  Investors and the general public will also have the opportunity to listen to the conference call free over the internet by visiting the Companys website at www.OtelcoInc.com. To listen to the live call online, please visit the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  For those who cannot listen to the live webcast, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Companys website at www.OtelcoInc.com for 30 days.  A one-week telephonic replay may also be accessed by calling (719) 457-0820 and using the confirmation code 3889655.
 
ABOUT OTELCO
Otelco Inc. provides wireline telecommunications services in Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia.  The Company’s services include local and long distance telephone, network access, transport, digital high-speed data lines and dial-up internet access, cable television and other telephone related services. With more than 97,000 voice and data access lines, which are collectively referred to as access line equivalents, Otelco is among the top 25 largest local exchange carriers in the United States based on number of access lines.  Otelco operates eleven incumbent telephone companies serving rural markets, or rural local exchange carriers.  It also provides competitive retail and wholesale communications services through several subsidiaries.  For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.OtelcoInc.com.
 
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from the historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms “believes,” “belief,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” or similar terms to be uncertain and forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
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Otelco Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
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OTELCO INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
             
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 32,516,283     $ 11,120,506  
Accounts receivable:
               
Due from subscribers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $239,274 and $246,860, respectively
    4,205,944       4,107,747  
Unbilled receivables
    2,003,634       1,993,246  
Other
    5,336,162       2,942,818  
Materials and supplies
    1,845,246       1,814,131  
Prepaid expenses
    1,981,631       1,369,458  
Deferred income taxes
    1,843,160       2,426,335  
Total current assets
    49,732,060       25,774,241  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    58,242,903       54,875,880  
Goodwill
    44,956,840       44,956,840  
Intangible assets, net
    6,670,392       4,769,800  
Investments
    1,919,327       1,906,572  
Deferred financing costs, net
    4,037,311       2,586,818  
Deferred income taxes
    6,275,997       1,564,378  
Other assets
    490,131       1,269,638  
Total assets
  $ 172,324,961     $ 137,704,167  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders Deficit
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 2,007,405     $ 3,226,384  
Accrued expenses
    14,900,378       5,892,739  
Advance billings and payments
    1,560,190       1,472,875  
Deferred income taxes
    430,896       397,865  
Customer deposits
    90,837       87,919  
Current maturity of long-term notes payable
    270,990,023       6,665,000  
Total current liabilities
    289,979,729       17,742,782  
                 
                 
Deferred income taxes
    22,670,168       23,365,004  
Advance billings and payments
    788,638       762,071  
Other liabilities
    484,019       148,026  
Long-term notes payable, less current maturities
    -       126,635,000  
Total liabilities
    313,922,554       168,652,883  
                 
Stockholders deficit
               
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value-authorized 20,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 13,221,404 shares
    132,214       -  
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value-authorized 10,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 2,870,948 shares
    -       28,709  
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value-authorized 250,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 232,780 shares
    -       2,328  
Additional paid in capital
    -       2,875,852  
Retained deficit
    (141,729,807 )     (33,855,605 )
Total stockholders deficit
    (141,597,593 )     (30,948,716 )
Total liabilities and stockholders deficit
  $ 172,324,961     $ 137,704,167  
 
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Otelco Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
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OTELCO INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
                         
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
                         
Revenues
  $ 24,713,773     $ 19,666,285     $ 50,088,014     $ 40,654,193  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Cost of services
    10,648,458       8,928,670       21,677,291       18,406,236  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    3,623,941       2,320,551       6,830,018       5,376,340  
Depreciation and amortization
    5,882,402       3,296,382       10,404,995       6,862,277  
Long-lived assets impairment - PP&E
    2,874,000       -       2,874,000       -  
Long-lived assets impairment - intangibles
    5,748,000       -       5,748,000       -  
Goodwill impairment
    143,998,000       -       143,998,000       -  
Total operating expenses
    172,774,801       14,545,603       191,532,304       30,644,853  
                                 
Income from operations
    (148,061,028 )     5,120,682       (141,444,290 )     10,009,340  
                                 
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest expense
    (5,654,655 )     (2,224,588 )     (11,488,305 )     (7,778,758 )
Change in fair value of derivatives
    -       -       241,438       -  
Other income
    (7,957 )     18,043       310,212       261,530  
Total other expenses
    (5,662,612 )     (2,206,545 )     (10,936,655 )     (7,517,228 )
                                 
Income (loss) before reorganization items and income tax
    (153,723,640 )     2,914,137       (152,380,945 )     2,492,112  
                                 
Reorganization items
    -       111,676,270       -       110,252,663  
                                 
Income (loss) before income tax
    (153,723,640 )     114,590,407       (152,380,945 )     112,744,775  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    25,713,027       (4,942,185 )     25,188,570       (4,870,574 )
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (128,010,613 )   $ 109,648,222     $ (127,192,375 )   $ 107,874,201  
                                 
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (restated for 2012)
    2,644,281       2,826,040       2,644,281       2,735,663  
 
                               
Net income (loss) per common share
  $ (48.41 )   $ 38.78     $ (48.10 )   $ 39.43  
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $ -     $ -     $ 0.18     $ -  
 
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OTELCO INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
             
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2013
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ (127,192,375 )   $ 107,874,201  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows provided by operating activities:
         
Depreciation
    5,475,268       4,768,811  
Amortization
    4,929,727       2,093,466  
Long-lived assets impairment - property, plant and equipment
    2,874,000       -  
Long-lived assets impairment - intangibles
    5,748,000       -  
Goodwill impairment
    143,998,000       -  
Amortization of loan costs
    684,048       575,157  
Amortization of notes payable premium
    (56,499 )     (31,260 )
Change in fair value of derivatives
    (241,438 )     -  
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes
    (25,337,689 )     4,790,249  
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable
    201,950       120,483  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
               
Accounts receivable
    86,329       2,381,447  
Materials and supplies
    (158,766 )     31,115  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (152,533 )     (167,590 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    4,167,246       2,760,049  
Advance billings and payments
    208,118       (113,882 )
Other liabilities
    260,949       (338,911 )
Reorganization adjustments:
               
Non-cash reorganization income
    -       (114,210,236 )
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    15,494,335       10,533,099  
                 
Cash used in investing activities:
               
Acquisition and construction of property and equipment
    (2,544,811 )     (1,581,653 )
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,544,811 )     (1,581,653 )
                 
Cash flows used in financing activities:
               
Cash dividends paid
    (2,330,272 )     -  
Principal repayment of senior notes payable
    -       (28,700,000 )
Loan origination costs
    (30,082 )     (1,647,223 )
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
    (2,360,354 )     (30,347,223 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    10,589,170       (21,395,777 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    12,393,792       32,516,283  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 22,982,962     $ 11,120,506  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Interest paid
  $ 10,860,755     $ 3,385,836  
                 
Income taxes paid
  $ 65,749     $ 143,500  
                 
Loan fees paid via issuance of Class B common stock
  $ -     $ 2,772,410  
                 
Cancellation of Class A common stock   $ -     $ 132,214  
                 
Issuance of Class A common stock   $ -     $ 28,709  
 
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