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NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP - Quarter Report: 2010 July (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended July 31, 2010

Commission file number 1-14170

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
59-2605822
(State of incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
8100 SW Tenth Street, Suite 4000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

 (954) 581-0922
 (Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes (ü)  No (  )

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes (  )  No (  )

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  Large accelerated filer (  )  Accelerated filer (ü)  Non-accelerated filer (  )  Smaller reporting company (  )

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes (  )  No (ü)

The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding as of September 2, 2010 was 46,156,515.

 
 

 
 
NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
INDEX

 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1. Financial Statements
Page
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2010 and May 1, 2010
  3
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended
July 31, 2010 and August 1, 2009
4
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended
July 31, 2010 and August 1, 2009
5
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  6
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  9
            
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
11
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
11
   
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
   
Item1A. Risk Factors
12
   
Item 6. Exhibits
12
   
Signature
13
   
Exhibit Index
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PART I  -  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           
             
NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
           
(Unaudited)
           
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
           
             
   
July 31,
   
May 1,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and equivalents   $ 83,140     $ 68,566  
Trade receivables - net of allowances of $537 ($509 at May 1)     54,619       53,834  
Inventories     34,131       34,672  
Deferred income taxes - net     3,609       3,367  
Prepaid and other assets     3,064       4,184  
Total current assets     178,563       164,623  
Property - net
    52,345       53,401  
Goodwill
    13,145       13,145  
Intangible  assets - net
    1,615       1,615  
Other assets
    7,037       7,575  
    $ 252,705     $ 240,359  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
               
Current  liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 43,653     $ 48,428  
Accrued liabilities
    23,779       23,170  
Income taxes payable
    5,319       127  
Total current liabilities
    72,751       71,725  
Deferred income taxes - net
    15,536       15,597  
Other liabilities
    11,047       11,465  
Shareholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock, 7% cumulative, $1 par value - 1,000,000 shares
   authorized; 150,000 shares issued; no shares outstanding
    150       150  
Common stock, $.01 par value - 75,000,000 shares authorized;
   50,189,299 shares issued (50,188,819 shares at May 1, 2010)
    502       502  
Additional paid-in capital
    28,258       28,150  
Retained earnings
    142,820       130,767  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
    (359 )     3  
Treasury stock - at cost:
               
Preferred stock - 150,000 shares
    (5,100 )     (5,100 )
Common stock - 4,032,784 shares
    (12,900 )     (12,900 )
Total shareholders' equity
    153,371       141,572  
    $ 252,705     $ 240,359  
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
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NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
       
(Unaudited)
           
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
           
             
    Three Months Ended  
   
July 31,
   
August 1,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Net sales
  $ 165,030     $ 162,831  
                 
Cost of sales
    106,542       112,308  
                 
Gross profit
    58,488       50,523  
                 
Selling, general & administrative expenses
    39,729       35,314  
                 
Interest expense
    31       30  
                 
Other (expense) income - net
    (12 )     28  
                 
Income before income taxes
    18,716       15,207  
                 
Provision for income taxes
    6,663       5,414  
                 
Net income
  $ 12,053     $ 9,793  
                 
Net income per share -
               
   Basic
  $ .26     $ .21  
   Diluted
  $ .26     $ .21  
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding -
               
   Basic
    46,156       46,013  
   Diluted
    46,353       46,260  

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
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NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
       
(Unaudited)
           
(In thousands)
           
             
    Three Months Ended  
   
July 31,
   
August 1,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net income
  $ 12,053     $ 9,793  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    2,784       2,947  
Deferred income tax (benefit)
    (104 )     (160 )
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, net
    (6 )     97  
Stock-based compensation
    106       86  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Trade receivables     (785 )     (1,907 )
Inventories     541       2,947  
Prepaid and other assets     242       1,608  
Accounts payable     (4,775 )     (9,039 )
Accrued and other liabilities     5,809       6,235  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    15,865       12,607  
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
Additions to property, plant and equipment
    (1,303 )     (1,397 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    10       -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,293 )     (1,397 )
                 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
               
Stock-based tax benefits
    2       -  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    2       -  
                 
Net Increase in Cash and Equivalents
    14,574       11,210  
                 
Cash and Equivalents - Beginning of Year
    68,566       84,140  
                 
Cash and Equivalents - End of Period
  $ 83,140     $ 95,350  
                 
Other Cash Flow Information:
               
Interest paid
  $ 33     $ 30  
Income taxes paid
    910       893  

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
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NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation
National Beverage Corp. develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a complete portfolio of multi-flavored soft drinks, juice drinks, water and specialty beverages throughout the United States.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1985, National Beverage Corp. is a holding company for various operating subsidiaries.  When used in this report, the terms “we,”  “us,” “our,” “Company” and “National Beverage” mean National Beverage Corp. and its subsidiaries.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information.  The financial statements do not include all information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results which might be expected for the entire fiscal year.

These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2010.  In preparing these interim financial statements, we have reviewed and considered for disclosure all significant events occurring through the date of financial statement issuance.

Derivative Financial Instruments
We use derivative financial instruments to partially mitigate our exposure to changes in raw material costs.  All derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The estimated fair value of derivative financial instruments is calculated based on market rates to settle the instruments.  Such valuation does not entail a significant amount of judgment and the inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement are Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.  We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. See Note 6.

2.  INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or market.  Inventories at July 31, 2010 are comprised of finished goods of $19,934,000 and raw materials of $14,197,000. Inventories at May 1, 2010 are comprised of finished goods of $21,104,000 and raw materials of $13,568,000.

 
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3.  PROPERTY

Property consists of the following:
 
   
(In thousands)
 
   
July 31,
2010
   
May 1,
2010
 
Land
  $ 9,779     $ 9,779  
Buildings and improvements
    44,465       44,415  
Machinery and equipment
    129,215       128,029  
Total
    183,459       182,223  
Less accumulated depreciation
     (131,114 )      (128,822 )
Property – net
  $ 52,345     $ 53,401  

Depreciation expense was $2,355,000 and $2,488,000 for the three-month periods ended July 31, 2010 and August 1, 2009, respectively.

4.  DEBT

At July 31, 2010, a subsidiary of the Company maintained a $50,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility with a bank (the “Credit Facility”).  The Credit Facility expires on April 30, 2013 and borrowings currently bear interest at .3% above LIBOR or, at our election, .5% below the bank’s reference rate.  At July 31, 2010, $3,166,000 of the Credit Facility was used for standby letters of credit and $46,834,000 was available for borrowings.

The Credit Facility requires the subsidiary to maintain certain financial ratios, principally debt to net worth and debt to EBITDA (as defined in the loan agreement), and contains other restrictions, none of which are expected to have a material effect on our operations or financial position.   At July 31, 2010, we were in compliance with all loan covenants and approximately $1,583,000 of retained earnings was restricted from distribution.

5.  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

During the three months ended July 31, 2010, options to purchase 301,000 shares of common stock were granted (weighted average exercise price of $11.35 per share) and options to purchase 480 shares were exercised (weighted average exercise price of $.01 per share).  At July 31, 2010, options to purchase 714,640 shares (weighted average exercise price of $7.04 per share) were outstanding and stock-based awards to purchase 2,981,104 shares of common stock were available for grant.

6.  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We have entered into aluminum swap contracts to partially mitigate our exposure to changes in the cost of aluminum cans through April 2012.  The financial instruments were designated and accounted for as a cash flow hedge.  Accordingly, gains or losses attributable to the effective portion of the cash flow hedge are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) and reclassified into earnings through cost of sales in the period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of our cash flow hedges was immaterial.  The following summarizes the gains (losses) recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and AOCI relative to the cash flow hedges for the first quarters ended July 31, 2010 and August 1, 2009:
 
 
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    (In thousands)  
    2010     2009  
Recognized in AOCI:
           
    (Loss) gain before income taxes
  $ (1,185 )   $ 598  
    Less income tax (benefit) provision
    (422 )     213  
    Net
  $ (763 )   $ 385  
Reclassified from AOCI to cost of sales:
               
    (Loss) before income taxes
  $ (623 )   $ (39 )
    Less income tax (benefit)
    (222 )     (14 )
    Net
  $ (401 )   $ (25 )
Net change to AOCI
  $ (362 )   $ 410  

As of July 31, 2010, the notional amount of our outstanding aluminum swap contracts was $36,960,000 and, assuming no change in the commodity prices, $961,000 of unrealized net loss (before tax) will be reclassified from AOCI and recognized in earnings over the next twelve months.  See Notes 1 and 7.

As of July 31, 2010, the fair value of the derivative liability was $557,000 which was included in Accrued liabilities.  Such valuation does not entail a significant amount of judgment and the inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement are Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

7.  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income for the first quarters ended July 31, 2010 and August 1, 2009 was comprised of net income and changes in the fair value of our cash flow hedges (see Note 6 above) as follows:
 
    (In thousands)  
    2010     2009  
Net income
  $ 12,053     $ 9,793  
Cash flow hedges, net of tax
    (362 )     410  
Comprehensive income
  $ 11,691     $ 10,203  

 
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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

National Beverage Corp. develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a complete portfolio of quality beverage products throughout the United States.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1985, National Beverage Corp. is a holding company for various operating subsidiaries.  In this report, the terms “we,”  “us,” “our,” “Company” and “National Beverage” mean National Beverage Corp. and its subsidiaries.

We consider ourselves to be a leader in the development and sale of flavored beverage products in the United States, offering a wide selection of flavored soft drinks, juices, sparkling waters, energy drinks and nutritionally-enhanced waters.  Our flavor development spans over 100 years originating with our flagship brands, Shasta® and Faygo®, each of which has over 50 flavor varieties.  We also offer the health-conscious consumer a diverse line of flavored beverage products, including Everfresh®, Home Juice®, and Mr. Pure® 100% juice and juice-based products; LaCroix®, Crystal Bay® and Clear Fruit® flavored, sparkling, and spring water products; and ÀSanté® nutritionally-enhanced waters.  In addition, we produce and market Rip It® energy drinks, Ohana® fruit-flavored drinks, St. Nick’s® holiday soft drinks, as well as effervescent powder beverage enhancers sold under the NutraFizz®  brand name.  Substantially all of our brands are produced in twelve manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near major metropolitan markets throughout the continental United States. To a lesser extent, we develop and produce soft drinks for certain retailers and beverage companies (“allied brands”).

Our strategy emphasizes the growth of our products by offering a branded beverage portfolio of proprietary flavors, supporting the franchise value of regional brands and expanding those brands with distinctive packaging and broader demographic emphasis, developing and acquiring innovative products tailored toward healthy lifestyles, and appealing to the “quality-value” expectations of the family consumer.  We believe that the “regional share dynamics” of our brands results in more retailer sponsored promotional activities which perpetuate consumer loyalty within local regional markets.

Our focus is to increase penetration of our brands in the convenience channel through Company-owned and independent distributors.  The convenience channel consists of convenience stores, gas stations and other smaller “up-and-down-the-street” accounts.  Because of the higher retail prices and margins that typically prevail in this market, we have undertaken several measures to expand convenience channel distribution.  These measures include development of new products and serving sizes specifically targeted for this market, such as ClearFruit, Crystal Bay, Rip It and ÀSanté.  Additionally, we have created proprietary and specialized packaging with distinctive graphics for these products.  We intend to continue our focus on enhancing growth in the convenience channel through both specialized packaging and innovative product development.

Beverage industry sales are seasonal with the highest volume typically realized during the summer months.  Additionally, our operating results are subject to numerous factors, including fluctuations in the costs of raw materials, changes in consumer preference for beverage products and competitive pricing in the marketplace.
 
 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended July 31, 2010 (first quarter of fiscal 2011) compared to
Three Months Ended August 1, 2009 (first quarter of fiscal 2010)

Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 increased 1.4% to $165,030,000 compared to $162,831,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  The net sales improvement reflects a 2.2% increase in unit pricing due primarily to product mix and an 8.5% increase in case volume of the Company’s energy drinks, juices and waters offset in part by a 2.2% decline in branded carbonated soft drink volume.
 
Gross profit approximated 35.4% of net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to 31.0% of net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  The gross profit improvement was due primarily to the higher unit selling price noted above and lower raw material costs.  Cost of goods sold per unit decreased 4.3%.

SG&A expenses were $39,729,000 or 24.1% of net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to $35,314,000 or 21.7% of net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  The increase in expenses was due to higher marketing and distribution expenses.

Other (expense) income includes interest income of $28,000 for fiscal 2011 and $99,000 for fiscal 2010.

The Company’s effective income tax rate, based upon estimated annual income tax rates, was 35.6% for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010.  The difference between the effective rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% was primarily due to the combined effect of state income taxes, nondeductible expenses and nontaxable interest income.

LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal source of funds is cash generated from operations, which may be supplemented by borrowings under a credit facility.  We maintain a $50,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility, of which $3,166,000 was used for standby letters of credit at July 31, 2010.  We believe that existing capital resources, including cash and equivalents aggregating $83,140,000 as of July 31, 2010, will be sufficient to meet our capital requirements for the foreseeable future.

Cash Flows
The Company’s cash position for the three months ended July 31, 2010 increased $14,574,000 from May 1, 2010, which compares favorably to an increase of $11,210,000 for the comparable 2010 fiscal period.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended July 31, 2010 amounted to $15,865,000 compared to $12,607,000 for the comparable period a year ago.  For the three months ended July 31, 2010, cash flow was principally generated by net income of $12,053,000, depreciation and amortization aggregating $2,784,000 and an increase in other liabilities of $5,809,000, offset in part by a decrease in accounts payable of $4,775,000.

 
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Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended July 31, 2010, principally capital expenditures, amounted to $1,293,000 compared to $1,397,000 for the similar 2010 fiscal period.

Financial Position
During the first quarter ended July 31, 2010, working capital increased $12,914,000 to $105,812,000 due to cash provided by operating activities.  Trade receivables increased $785,000 due to higher volume related to seasonality while accounts payable declined $4,775,000 due to timing of payments.  The current ratio was 2.5 to 1 at July 31, 2010 and 2.3 to 1 at May 1, 2010.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in market risks from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2010.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act).  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”) constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:  general economic and business conditions, pricing of competitive products, success in acquiring other beverage businesses, success of new product and flavor introductions, fluctuations in the costs of raw materials, our ability to increase selling prices, continued retailer support for our products, changes in consumer preferences, success of implementing business strategies, changes in business strategy or development plans, government regulations, regional weather conditions and other factors referenced in this Form 10-Q.  For a further list and description of various risks, relevant factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, see the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2010 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We disclaim an obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in risk factors from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2010.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed in the accompanying exhibit index are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  September 9, 2010
 
  National Beverage Corp.
(Registrant)
 
       
 
By:
/s/ Dean A. McCoy  
    Dean A. McCoy  
   
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
 

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX


                  Exhibit No.                                                                Description

 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
32.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


 
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