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    Southern Company reports third-quarter 2024 earnings

    10/31/24 7:30:00 AM ET
    $SO
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    ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported third-quarter earnings of $1.5 billion, or $1.40 per share, in 2024 compared with earnings of $1.4 billion, or $1.30 per share, in the third quarter of 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Southern Company reported earnings of $3.9 billion, or $3.53 per share, compared with $3.1 billion, or $2.86 per share, for the same period in 2023.

    Southern Company (PRNewsFoto/Southern Company) (PRNewsfoto/Southern Company)

    Excluding the items described under "Net Income – Excluding Items" in the table below, Southern Company earned $1.6 billion, or $1.43 per share, during the third quarter of 2024, compared with $1.5 billion, or $1.42 per share, during the third quarter of 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, excluding these items, Southern Company earned $3.9 billion, or $3.56 per share, compared with $3.3 billion, or $3.01 per share, for the same period in 2023.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Three Months Ended

    September



    Year-to-Date

    September

    Net Income – Excluding Items (in millions)

    2024

    2023



    2024

    2023

    Net Income – As Reported

    $                 1,535

    $                 1,422



    $                 3,867

    $                 3,121

    Less:











    Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction

    (3)

    (166)



    11

    (171)

    Tax Impact

    1

    42



    (16)

    43

    Acquisition and Disposition Impacts

    —

    (2)



    —

    (2)

    Tax Impact

    —

    1



    —

    1

    Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

    —

    —



    —

    (5)

    Tax Impact

    —

    —



    —

    1

    Estimated Loss on Qualifying Infrastructure Plant

    —

    —



    —

    (38)

    Tax Impact

    —

    —



    —

    10

    Impairments

    (36)

    —



    (36)

    —

    Tax Impact

    9

    —



    9

    —

    Net Income – Excluding Items

    $                 1,564

    $                 1,547



    $                 3,899

    $                 3,282

    Average Shares Outstanding – (in millions)                     

    1,097

    1,092



    1,096

    1,092

    Basic Earnings Per Share - Excluding Items

    $                   1.43

    $                   1.42



    $                   3.56

    $                   3.01

     

    NOTE: For more information regarding these non-GAAP adjustments, see the footnotes accompanying the Financial Highlights page of the earnings package.

    Adjusted earnings drivers for the third quarter of 2024, as compared with the same period in 2023, were higher utility revenues, partially offset by increased interest expense, depreciation and amortization, non-fuel operations and maintenance expenses, and income taxes.

    Third-quarter 2024 operating revenues were $7.3 billion, compared with $7.0 billion for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 4.2%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, operating revenues were $20.4 billion, compared with $19.2 billion for the corresponding period in 2023, an increase of 6.1%.

    "Our entire company, including our premier, state-regulated electric and gas utilities, continued to perform well during the third quarter," said Christopher C. Womack, chairman, president and CEO.

    "Employees across the Southern Company system came together in response to Hurricane Helene, a storm of exceptional magnitude which proved to be the most destructive in Georgia Power's history," added Womack. "We are thankful for the thousands of lineworkers, technicians and support staff who joined first responders, emergency management agencies and officials from the local, state and federal government, industry partners and an extraordinary mutual assistance workforce with tireless dedication to restore service to customers across Georgia. We are proud to continue to provide additional assistance to the individuals and families impacted by this devastating storm through contributions to aid organizations and other support. Our commitment to communities and customers has never been more important."

    Southern Company's third-quarter earnings slides with supplemental financial information are available at investor.southerncompany.com.

    Southern Company's financial analyst call will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Time today, during which Womack and Chief Financial Officer Daniel S. Tucker will discuss earnings and provide a general business update. Investors, media and the public may listen to a live webcast of the call and view associated slides at investor.southerncompany.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the site for 12 months.

    About Southern Company

    Southern Company (NYSE:SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, The Military Times, Fair360, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit southerncompany.





    Southern Company

    Financial Highlights

    (In Millions Except Earnings Per Share)



















    Three Months Ended

    September



    Year-To-Date

    September

    Net Income – As Reported

    2024



    2023



    2024



    2023

    Traditional Electric Operating Companies

    $      1,618



    $      1,419



    $      3,630



    $      2,852

    Southern Power

    82



    100



    264



    288

    Southern Company Gas

    38



    82



    555



    475

    Total

    1,738



    1,601



    4,449



    3,615

    Parent Company and Other

    (203)



    (179)



    (582)



    (494)

    Net Income – As Reported

    $      1,535



    $      1,422



    $      3,867



    $      3,121

















    Basic Earnings Per Share(1)

    $        1.40



    $        1.30



    $        3.53



    $        2.86

    Average Shares Outstanding

    1,097



    1,092



    1,096



    1,092

















    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Three Months Ended

    September



    Year-To-Date

    September

    Net Income – Excluding Items

    2024



    2023



    2024



    2023

    Net Income – As Reported

    $      1,535



    $      1,422



    $      3,867



    $      3,121

    Less:















    Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction(2)

    (3)



    (166)



    11



    (171)

    Tax Impact

    1



    42



    (16)



    43

    Acquisition and Disposition Impacts(3)

    —



    (2)



    —



    (2)

    Tax Impact

    —



    1



    —



    1

    Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(4)

    —



    —



    —



    (5)

    Tax Impact

    —



    —



    —



    1

    Estimated Loss on Qualifying Infrastructure Plant(5)

    —



    —



    —



    (38)

    Tax Impact

    —



    —



    —



    10

    Impairments(6)

    (36)



    —



    (36)



    —

    Tax Impact

    9



    —



    9



    —

    Net Income – Excluding Items

    $      1,564



    $      1,547



    $      3,899



    $      3,282

















    Basic Earnings Per Share – Excluding Items

    $        1.43



    $        1.42



    $        3.56



    $        3.01

     

    Southern Company

    Financial Highlights



    Notes

    (1)

    Dilution is not material in any period presented. Diluted earnings per share was $1.39 and $3.51 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $1.29 and $2.84 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

    (2)

    Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a pre-tax credit to income of $21 million ($16 million after tax) related to the estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 reflecting a revision to Georgia Power Company's total project capital cost forecast resulting from a reduction in remaining expected site demobilization costs and other contractor obligations. Additionally, earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a $14 million income tax charge related to the remeasuring of deferred tax assets associated with the previously recognized estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 due to a change in the State of Georgia corporate tax rate. Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a pre-tax

    charge of $160 million ($120 million after tax) related to the estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Further charges and/or credits may occur; however, the amount and timing are uncertain. Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 also include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal

    gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Mississippi Power Company expects to incur additional pre-tax period costs to complete dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets and site restoration activities, including related costs for compliance and safety, asset retirement obligation accretion, and property taxes, net of salvage, totaling approximately $15 million annually through 2025.

    (3)

    Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after tax) related to the sale of a natural gas storage facility at Southern Company Gas. Further impacts may result from future acquisition and disposition activities; however, the amount and timing of any such impacts are uncertain.

    (4)

    Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 include costs associated with the extinguishment of debt at Southern Company. Similar transaction costs may occur in the future at Southern Company or one of its unregulated subsidiaries; however, the amount and timing of any such costs are uncertain.

    (5)

    Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a pre-tax charge of $38 million ($28 million after tax) for an estimated loss at Southern Company Gas associated with an Illinois Commerce Commission disallowance related to its review of the Qualifying Infrastructure Plant (QIP) capital investments by Nicor Gas for calendar year 2019 under the QIP Rider, or Investing in Illinois program. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.

    Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a pre-tax impairment loss of $36 million ($27 million after tax) associated with the discontinued development of a multi-use commercial facility at Alabama Power Company. Impairment charges may occur in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.

     

    Southern Company

    Significant Factors Impacting EPS



























    Three Months Ended

    September



    Year-To-Date

    September



    2024



    2023



    Change



    2024



    2023



    Change

    Earnings Per Share –























    As Reported(1)

    $ 1.40



    $ 1.30



    $   0.10



    $ 3.53



    $ 2.86



    $   0.67

























      Significant Factors:























      Traditional Electric Operating Companies









    $   0.18











    $   0.71

    Southern Power









    (0.02)











    (0.02)

    Southern Company Gas









    (0.04)











    0.07

    Parent Company and Other









    (0.02)











    (0.08)

    Increase in Shares









    —











    (0.01)

      Total – As Reported









    $   0.10











    $   0.67



























    Three Months Ended

    September



    Year-To-Date

    September

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    2024



    2023



    Change



    2024



    2023



    Change

    Earnings Per Share –























    Excluding Items

    $ 1.43



    $ 1.42



    $   0.01



    $ 3.56



    $ 3.01



    $   0.55

























      Total – As Reported









    $   0.10











    $   0.67

    Less:























    Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction(2)









    0.12











    0.11

    Acquisition and Disposition Impacts(3)









    —











    —

    Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(4)









    —











    —

    Estimated Loss on Qualifying Infrastructure Plant(5)









    —











    0.03

    Impairments(6)









    (0.03)











    (0.02)

      Total – Excluding Items









    $   0.01











    $   0.55



    See Notes on the following page.

     

    Southern Company

    Significant Factors Impacting EPS



    Notes

    (1)

    Dilution is not material in any period presented. Diluted earnings per share was $1.39 and $3.51 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $1.29 and $2.84 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

    (2)

    Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a pre-tax credit to income of $21 million ($16 million after tax) related to the estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 reflecting a revision to Georgia Power Company's total project capital cost forecast resulting from a reduction in remaining expected site demobilization costs and other contractor obligations. Additionally, earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a $14 million income tax charge related to the remeasuring of deferred tax assets associated with the previously recognized estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 due to a change in the State of Georgia corporate tax rate. Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a pre-tax charge of $160 million ($120 million after tax) related to the estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Further charges and/or credits may occur; however, the amount and timing are uncertain. Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 also include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Mississippi Power Company expects to incur additional pre-tax period costs to complete dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets and site restoration activities, including related costs for compliance and safety, asset retirement obligation accretion, and property taxes, net of salvage, totaling approximately $15 million annually through 2025.

    (3)

    Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after tax) related to the sale of a natural gas storage facility at Southern Company Gas. Further impacts may result from future acquisition and disposition activities; however, the amount and timing of any such impacts are uncertain.

    (4)

    Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 include costs associated with the extinguishment of debt at Southern Company. Similar transaction costs may occur in the future at Southern Company or one of its unregulated subsidiaries; however, the amount and timing of any such costs are uncertain.

    (5)

    Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a pre-tax charge of $38 million ($28 million after tax) for an estimated loss at Southern Company Gas associated with an Illinois Commerce Commission disallowance related to its review of the Qualifying Infrastructure Plant (QIP) capital investments by Nicor Gas for calendar year 2019 under the QIP Rider, or Investing in Illinois program. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.

    (6)

    Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a pre-tax impairment loss of $36 million ($27 million after tax) associated with the discontinued development of a multi-use commercial facility at Alabama Power Company. Impairment charges may occur in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.

     

    Southern Company

    EPS Earnings Analysis











    Description

    Three Months Ended

    September

    2024 vs. 2023



    Year-To-Date

    September

    2024 vs. 2023









    Retail Sales

    (3)¢



    2¢









    Retail Revenue Impacts

    32



    72









    Weather

    (1)



    19









    Wholesale and Other Operating Revenues

    4



    10









    Non-Fuel Operations and Maintenance Expenses(1)

    (10)



    (11)









    Depreciation and Amortization

    (3)



    (9)









    Interest Expense and Other

    (7)



    (13)









    Income Taxes

    (3)



    (8)









    Total Traditional Electric Operating Companies

    9¢



    62¢









    Southern Power

    (2)



    (2)









    Southern Company Gas

    (4)



    5









    Parent Company and Other

    (2)



    (9)









    Increase in Shares

    —



    (1)









    Total Change in EPS (Excluding Items)

    1¢



    55¢









    Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction(2)

    12



    11









    Acquisition and Disposition Impacts(3)

    —



    —









    Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(4)

    —



    —









    Estimated Loss on Qualifying Infrastructure Plant(5)

    —



    3









    Impairments(6)

    (3)



    (2)









    Total Change in EPS (As Reported)

    10¢



    67¢

     

    See Notes on the following page.

    Southern Company

    EPS Earnings Analysis



    Notes

    (1)

    Excludes gains/losses on asset sales, which are included in "Interest Expense and Other." Includes non-service cost-related benefits income.

    (2)

    Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a pre-tax credit to income of $21 million ($16 million after tax) related to the estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 reflecting a revision to Georgia Power Company's total project capital cost forecast resulting from a reduction in remaining expected site demobilization costs and other contractor obligations. Additionally, earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a $14 million income tax charge related to the remeasuring of deferred tax assets associated with the previously recognized estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 due to a change in the State of Georgia corporate tax rate. Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a pre-tax charge of $160 million ($120 million after tax) related to the estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Further charges and/or credits may occur; however, the amount and timing are uncertain. Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 also include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Mississippi Power Company expects to incur additional pre-tax period costs to complete dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets and site restoration activities, including related costs for compliance and safety, asset retirement obligation accretion, and property taxes, net of salvage, totaling approximately $15 million annually through 2025.

    (3)

    Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after tax) related to the sale of a natural gas storage facility at Southern Company Gas. Further impacts may result from future acquisition and disposition activities; however, the amount and timing of any such impacts are uncertain.

    (4)

    Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 include costs associated with the extinguishment of debt at Southern Company. Similar transaction costs may occur in the future at Southern Company or one of its unregulated subsidiaries; however, the amount and timing of any such costs are uncertain.

    (5)

    Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a pre-tax charge of $38 million ($28 million after tax) for an estimated loss at Southern Company Gas associated with an Illinois Commerce Commission disallowance related to its review of the Qualifying Infrastructure Plant (QIP) capital investments by Nicor Gas for calendar year 2019 under the QIP Rider, or Investing in Illinois program. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.

    (6)

    Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a pre-tax impairment loss of $36 million ($27 million after tax) associated with the discontinued development of a multi-use commercial facility at Alabama Power Company. Impairment charges may occur in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.

     

    (7)   Southern Company

    Consolidated Earnings

    As Reported



























    Three Months Ended

    September



    Year-To-Date

    September



    2024



    2023



    Change



    2024



    2023



    Change



    (in millions)



    (in millions)

    Retail electric revenues:























    Fuel

    $  1,179



    $  1,356



    $   (177)



    $  3,250



    $  3,412



    $   (162)

    Non-fuel

    4,187



    3,783



    404



    10,543



    9,185



    1,358

    Wholesale electric revenues

    721



    727



    (6)



    1,919



    1,930



    (11)

    Other electric revenues

    222



    203



    19



    631



    602



    29

    Natural gas revenues

    682



    689



    (7)



    3,220



    3,417



    (197)

    Other revenues

    283



    222



    61



    820



    662



    158

    Total operating revenues

    7,274



    6,980



    294



    20,383



    19,208



    1,175

    Fuel and purchased power

    1,395



    1,574



    (179)



    3,843



    4,056



    (213)

    Cost of natural gas

    98



    102



    (4)



    852



    1,199



    (347)

    Cost of other sales

    166



    126



    40



    464



    381



    83

    Non-fuel operations and maintenance

    1,662



    1,424



    238



    4,543



    4,352



    191

    Depreciation and amortization

    1,210



    1,143



    67



    3,537



    3,365



    172

    Taxes other than income taxes

    375



    341



    34



    1,155



    1,076



    79

    Estimated loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4

    —



    160



    (160)



    (21)



    160



    (181)

    Total operating expenses

    4,906



    4,870



    36



    14,373



    14,589



    (216)

    Operating income

    2,368



    2,110



    258



    6,010



    4,619



    1,391

    Allowance for equity funds used during

    construction

    58



    66



    (8)



    167



    200



    (33)

    Earnings from equity method investments

    31



    32



    (1)



    107



    110



    (3)

    Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

    692



    620



    72



    2,050



    1,812



    238

    Other income (expense), net

    147



    141



    6



    450



    428



    22

    Income taxes

    377



    297



    80



    890



    492



    398

    Net income

    1,535



    1,432



    103



    3,794



    3,053



    741

    Net income (loss) attributable to

    noncontrolling interests

    —



    10



    (10)



    (73)



    (68)



    (5)

    Net income attributable to Southern Company

    $  1,535



    $  1,422



    $     113



    $  3,867



    $  3,121



    $     746



    Certain prior year data may have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.

     

    Southern Company

    Kilowatt-Hour Sales and Customers



































































    Three Months Ended September



    Year-To-Date September



    2024



    2023



    % Change



    Weather

    Adjusted

    % Change



    2024



    2023



    % Change



    Weather

    Adjusted

    % Change



    (in millions)











    (in millions)









    Kilowatt-Hour Sales





























































    Total Sales

    56,035



    55,428



    1.1 %







    152,461



    150,157



    1.5 %





































    Total Retail Sales

    41,893



    42,364



    (1.1) %



    (0.4) %



    114,154



    110,715



    3.1 %



    0.6 %

    Residential

    14,677



    15,133



    (3.0) %



    (1.5) %



    38,442



    36,458



    5.4 %



    (0.5) %

    Commercial

    14,279



    14,341



    (0.4) %



    0.1 %



    38,419



    37,050



    3.7 %



    2.1 %

    Industrial

    12,803



    12,751



    0.4 %



    0.4 %



    36,889



    36,791



    0.3 %



    0.3 %

    Other

    134



    139



    (3.5) %



    (3.1) %



    404



    416



    (2.8) %



    (3.0) %

































    Total Wholesale Sales

    14,142



    13,064



    8.2 %



    N/A



    38,307



    39,442



    (2.9) %



    N/A











































































    Period Ended September























    2024



    2023



    % Change























    (in thousands)









    Regulated Utility Customers

























































    Total Regulated Utility Customers











    8,865



    8,792



    0.8 %





    Traditional Electric Operating Companies







    4,530



    4,476



    1.2 %





    Southern Company Gas











    4,335



    4,316



    0.4 %





     

    Southern Company

    Financial Overview

    As Reported



























    Three Months Ended

    September



    Year-To-Date

    September



    2024



    2023



    % Change



    2024



    2023



    % Change



    (in millions)







    (in millions)





    Southern Company –























    Operating Revenues

    $  7,274



    $  6,980



    4.2 %



    $  20,383



    $  19,208



    6.1 %

    Earnings Before Income Taxes

    1,912



    1,729



    10.6 %



    4,684



    3,545



    32.1 %

    Net Income Available to Common

    1,535



    1,422



    7.9 %



    3,867



    3,121



    23.9 %

























    Alabama Power –























    Operating Revenues

    $  2,138



    $  2,083



    2.6 %



    $  5,803



    $  5,420



    7.1 %

    Earnings Before Income Taxes

    628



    644



    (2.5) %



    1,517



    1,235



    22.8 %

    Net Income Available to Common

    493



    565



    (12.7) %



    1,195



    1,132



    5.6 %

























    Georgia Power –























    Operating Revenues

    $  3,472



    $  3,237



    7.3 %



    $  8,745



    $  7,805



    12.0 %

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    980



    32.2 %



    2,765



    1,892



    46.1 %

    Net Income Available to Common

    1,050



    780



    34.6 %



    2,249



    1,547



    45.4 %

























    Mississippi Power –























    Operating Revenues

    $     412



    $     436



    (5.5) %



    $  1,118



    $  1,137



    (1.7) %

    Earnings Before Income Taxes

    97



    93



    4.3 %



    233



    208



    12.0 %

    Net Income Available to Common

    75



    75



    — %



    186



    173



    7.5 %

























    Southern Power –























    Operating Revenues

    $     600



    $     653



    (8.1) %



    $  1,597



    $  1,686



    (5.3) %

    Earnings Before Income Taxes

    115



    149



    (22.8) %



    223



    258



    (13.6) %

    Net Income Available to Common

    82



    100



    (18.0) %



    264



    288



    (8.3) %

























    Southern Company Gas –























    Operating Revenues

    $     682



    $     689



    (1.0) %



    $  3,220



    $  3,417



    (5.8) %

    Earnings Before Income Taxes

    49



    110



    (55.5) %



    739



    635



    16.4 %

    Net Income Available to Common

    38



    82



    (53.7) %



    555



    475



    16.8 %



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