M&G Episode Allocation Class PP GBP Inc

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Performance View PDF Factsheet
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/11/19
to
30/11/20
30/11/20
to
30/11/21
30/11/21
to
30/11/22
30/11/22
to
30/11/23
30/11/23
to
30/11/24
Fund -0.8% 5.1% -0.2% 6.4% 10.5%
Sector 2.8% 7.9% -7.5% 1.9% 11.3%
Rank 123/145 143/155 5/164 5/173 123/186
Quartile 4 4 1 1 3

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/11/24
5 Years to
30/11/24
10 Years to
30/11/24
Fund 5.5% 4.1% n/a
Sector 1.6% 3.1% 3.8%
Rank 5/164 38/145 n/a
Quartile 1 2 n/a

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
cash 9.12
3¾% Treasury Gilt 2053 7.96
cash 4.08
cash 3.35
cash 2.91
TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 0.125% 15/02/2052 2.54
BRAZIL FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF (GOV 1% 01/01/2029 2.02
SOUTH AFRICA (REPUBLIC OF) 8.5% 31/01/2037 1.97
MEXICO (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) (GO 8% 07/11/2047 1.90
XTrackers Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF ETF [LSE] 1.21
Total 37.05

Fund Aims

The Fund aims to deliver a total return (the combination of capital growth and income) of at least 5% per annum above the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA), before any charges are taken, over any five-year period. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve a positive return over five years, or any other, period, and investors may not get back the original amount they invested.

Fund Manager

Tony Finding manager for 13 years and 11 months

Photo of Tony Finding Tony Finding joined PPM (now M&G) in 1997 as an economist. Subsequently, he took responsibility for the generation of views on yield curve and foreign exchange trading opportunities. In 2001, Tony developed his expertise in credit and exotic fixed interest securities by spending time seconded to Prudential's US-based investment management team. Tony has been in his current role as a member of the multi asset team since 1999. In January 2011, Tony was appointed co-manager of the M&G Cautious Multi Asset Fund and the M&G Dynamic Allocation Fund. He has a BSc in economics from the LSE and is also a CFA charterholder.

Stuart Canning manager for 5 years and 5 months

Photo of Stuart Canning Stuart Canning has worked with the multi asset team for twelve years and a research analyst since 2015. In those twelve years Stuart has worked closely across the various funds managed the team, and particularly closely with Tony Finding on the M&G Episode Allocation Fund. As well as providing input to investment decision making, Stuart has worked extensively on the marketing material of the M&G Episode Allocation fund to launch the proposition in the institutional space (as a competitor to ‘Diversified growth’ strategies). Stuart also represents the investment team in direct client and prospect meetings for this and other funds. Stuart has also been responsible for driving the written marketing material for the team, having written extensively for the Cayman-based Episode fund for over a decade and leading the team’s blog. Stuart is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has a degree in English and History from the University of York.

Alex Houlding manager for 13 years and 11 months

Photo of Alex Houlding Alex Houlding joined M&G as a graduate in 2014 and rotated through various investment teams before joining the Multi Asset team as an analyst in September 2015. He has a degree in economics from the University of Cambridge and has passed all 3 levels of the CFA Programme.

Fund Overview

Mid (20/12/2024) 106.20p
Historic yield 3.64%
Fund size (31/05/2024) £226.84m
Number of holdings 4947
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.55%
Launch date 16/02/2007

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 31.10%
  UK Corporate Bonds 21.54%
  International Bonds 15.12%
  UK Gilts 7.96%
  Cash and Equivalents 6.43%
  Commodities 6.28%
  UK Equities 3.93%
  Money Market 2.57%
  Property 0.24%
  Other Assets 4.85%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/05/24

Important Information

Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 31.10%
  UK Corporate Bonds 21.54%
  International Bonds 15.12%
  UK Gilts 7.96%
  Cash and Equivalents 6.43%
  Commodities 6.28%
  UK Equities 3.93%
  Money Market 2.57%
  Property 0.24%
  Other Assets 4.85%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 44.62% - - -
 
Cash and Equivalents 8.99% - - -
 
Non-Classified 8.85% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 5.72% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 5.72% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 5.72%
 
Technology 6.94% - - -
 
Technology - 6.94% - -
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 4.16% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 1.70%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 1.32%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 0.96%
 
Electronic Components - - - 0.11%
 
Electronic Office Equipment - - - 0.07%
 
Software & Computer Services - - 2.78% -
 
Software - - - 1.85%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 0.64%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.29%
 
Financials 6.41% - - -
 
Banks - 3.93% - -
 
Banks - - 3.93% -
 
Banks - - - 3.93%
 
Insurance - 1.72% - -
 
Non-life Insurance - - 1.37% -
 
Full Line Insurance - - - 0.83%
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.34%
 
Reinsurance - - - 0.15%
 
Insurance Brokers - - - 0.05%
 
Life Insurance - - 0.35% -
 
Life Insurance - - - 0.35%
 
Financial Services - 0.76% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 0.71% -
 
Diversified Financial Services - - - 0.28%
 
Investment Services - - - 0.25%
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 0.18%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 0.06% -
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 0.05%
 
Consumer Lending - - - 0.01%
 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.00% -
 
Mortgage REITs: Residential - - - 0.00%
 
Commodities 6.28% - - -
 
Commodities - 6.28% - -
 
Commodities - - 6.28% -
 
Commodities - - - 6.28%
 
Consumer Discretionary 4.98% - - -
 
Retail - 1.48% - -
 
Retailers - - 1.48% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 0.96%
 
Apparel Retailers - - - 0.31%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 0.11%
 
Home Improvement Retailers - - - 0.10%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 1.37% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 1.37% -
 
Automobiles - - - 1.24%
 
Auto Parts - - - 0.09%
 
Tires - - - 0.04%
 
Auto Services - - - 0.00%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 1.23% - -
 
Personal Goods - - 0.67% -
 
Clothing & Accessories - - - 0.34%
 
Luxury Items - - - 0.12%
 
Footwear - - - 0.12%
 
Cosmetics - - - 0.09%
 
Leisure Goods - - 0.27% -
 
Consumer Electronics - - - 0.14%
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 0.10%
 
Recreational Products - - - 0.01%
 
Toys - - - 0.01%
 
Recreational Vehicles & Boats - - - 0.01%
 
Consumer Services - - 0.19% -
 
Vending & Catering Service - - - 0.11%
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 0.08%
 
Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer - - - 0.00%
 
Education Services - - - 0.00%
 
Household Goods & Home Construction - - 0.09% -
 
Home Construction - - - 0.07%
 
Household Equipment & Products - - - 0.02%
 
Media - 0.47% - -
 
Media - - 0.47% -
 
Media Agencies - - - 0.15%
 
Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 0.14%
 
Entertainment - - - 0.12%
 
Publishing - - - 0.06%
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.44% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.44% -
 
Airlines - - - 0.11%
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.10%
 
Casinos & Gambling - - - 0.08%
 
Travel & Tourism - - - 0.07%
 
Hotels & Motels - - - 0.04%
 
Recreational Services - - - 0.04%
 
Industrials 4.32% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 3.72% - -
 
General Industrials - - 0.88% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 0.74%
 
Paints & Coatings - - - 0.09%
 
Containers & Packaging - - - 0.05%
 
Glass - - - 0.01%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 0.79% -
 
Aerospace - - - 0.69%
 
Defense - - - 0.10%
 
Industrial Support Services - - 0.77% -
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 0.35%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.14%
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 0.13%
 
Business Training & Employment Agencies - - - 0.12%
 
Security Services - - - 0.02%
 
Forms & Bulk Printing Services - - - 0.01%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 0.53% -
 
Delivery Services - - - 0.18%
 
Railroads - - - 0.10%
 
Commercial Vehicles & Parts - - - 0.07%
 
Transportation Services - - - 0.07%
 
Marine Transportation - - - 0.05%
 
Railroad Equipment - - - 0.02%
 
Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing - - - 0.01%
 
Trucking - - - 0.01%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 0.46% -
 
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 0.20%
 
Electrical Components - - - 0.19%
 
Electronic Equipment: Pollution Control - - - 0.04%
 
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 0.02%
 
Electronic Equipment: Other - - - 0.01%
 
Industrial Engineering - - 0.29% -
 
Machinery: Industrial - - - 0.18%
 
Machinery: Construction & Handling - - - 0.06%
 
Machinery: Agricultural - - - 0.03%
 
Machinery: Tools - - - 0.01%
 
Machinery: Engines - - - 0.01%
 
Machinery: Specialty - - - 0.00%
 
Construction & Materials - 0.60% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 0.60% -
 
Construction - - - 0.34%
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.12%
 
Engineering & Contracting Services - - - 0.06%
 
Building: Climate Control - - - 0.06%
 
Cement - - - 0.03%
 
Building, Roofing/Wallboard & Plumbing - - - 0.00%
 
Health Care 3.25% - - -
 
Health Care - 3.25% - -
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 2.12% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 1.79%
 
Biotechnology - - - 0.33%
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 0.77% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 0.54%
 
Medical Supplies - - - 0.22%
 
Medical Services - - - 0.01%
 
Health Care Providers - - 0.36% -
 
Health Care Management Services - - - 0.32%
 
Health Care Services - - - 0.03%
 
Health Care Facilities - - - 0.01%
 
Energy 1.78% - - -
 
Energy - 1.78% - -
 
Non-Renewable Energy - - 1.46% -
 
Integrated Oil & Gas - - - 1.02%
 
Oil Equipment & Services - - - 0.20%
 
Oil: Crude Producers - - - 0.11%
 
Pipelines - - - 0.08%
 
Oil Refining and Marketing - - - 0.04%
 
Offshore Drilling & Other Services - - - 0.00%
 
Coal - - - 0.00%
 
Renewable Energy - - 0.32% -
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.30%
 
Alternative Fuels - - - 0.02%
 
Consumer Staples 1.40% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 0.90% - -
 
Food Producers - - 0.54% -
 
Food Products - - - 0.47%
 
Fruit & Grain Processing - - - 0.04%
 
Farming, Fishing, Ranching & Plantations - - - 0.03%
 
Beverages - - 0.20% -
 
Soft Drinks - - - 0.09%
 
Brewers - - - 0.07%
 
Distillers & Vintners - - - 0.04%
 
Tobacco - - 0.16% -
 
Tobacco - - - 0.16%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 0.50% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 0.50% -
 
Personal Products - - - 0.28%
 
Food Retailers & Wholesalers - - - 0.15%
 
Nondurable Household Products - - - 0.04%
 
Drug Retailers - - - 0.03%
 
Utilities 1.32% - - -
 
Utilities - 1.32% - -
 
Electricity - - 0.92% -
 
Conventional Electricity - - - 0.91%
 
Alternative Electricity - - - 0.01%
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.37% -
 
Multi-Utilities - - - 0.29%
 
Water - - - 0.05%
 
Gas Distribution - - - 0.03%
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - 0.03% -
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - - 0.03%
 
Telecommunications 1.29% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 1.29% - -
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 1.15% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 1.11%
 
Cable Television Services - - - 0.03%
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - 0.14% -
 
Telecommunications Equipment - - - 0.14%
 
Basic Materials 0.96% - - -
 
Chemicals - 0.50% - -
 
Chemicals - - 0.50% -
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 0.37%
 
Specialty Chemicals - - - 0.12%
 
Fertilizers - - - 0.01%
 
Chemicals & Synthetic Fibers - - - 0.00%
 
Basic Resources - 0.47% - -
 
Industrial Metals & Mining - - 0.45% -
 
General Mining - - - 0.24%
 
Iron & Steel - - - 0.09%
 
Copper - - - 0.06%
 
Nonferrous Metals - - - 0.04%
 
Aluminum - - - 0.01%
 
Metal Fabricating - - - 0.01%
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 0.02% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 0.02%
 
Platinum & Precious Metals - - - 0.00%
 
Industrial Materials - - 0.01% -
 
Paper - - - 0.00%
 
Diversified Materials - - - 0.00%
 
Forestry - - - 0.00%
 
Real Estate 0.53% - - -
 
Real Estate - 0.53% - -
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.38% -
 
Other Specialty REITs - - - 0.07%
 
Office REITs - - - 0.06%
 
Retail REITs - - - 0.06%
 
Industrial REITs - - - 0.06%
 
Diversified REITs - - - 0.04%
 
Residential REITs - - - 0.04%
 
Infrastructure REITs - - - 0.02%
 
Health Care REITs - - - 0.02%
 
Hotel & Lodging REITs - - - 0.02%
 
Timber REITs - - - 0.01%
 
Storage REITs - - - 0.00%
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.15% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.15%
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.01%
 
Alternative Trading Strategies -1.92% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - -1.92% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - -1.92% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - -1.92%

Regional Allocation

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  UK 33.54%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 21.32%
  North America 17.00%
  Cash and Equivalents 8.99%
  Non-Classified 5.59%
  Japan 4.11%
  South & Central America 4.01%
  Emerging Asia 2.03%
  Middle East & Africa 2.02%
  Other Regions 1.39%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 48.98%
  Pound Sterling 32.50%
  Cash 6.40%
  US Dollar 3.81%
  Euro 2.40%
  Brazilian Real 2.02%
  Other Currencies 3.88%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
UK 33.54% -
 
United Kingdom - 33.43%
 
Jersey - 0.06%
 
Isle of Man - 0.05%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 21.32% -
 
Luxembourg - 6.69%
 
France - 3.23%
 
Germany - 2.82%
 
Netherlands - 2.59%
 
Spain - 1.93%
 
Italy - 1.86%
 
Denmark - 0.46%
 
Switzerland - 0.43%
 
Ireland - 0.38%
 
Norway - 0.30%
 
Sweden - 0.23%
 
Belgium - 0.16%
 
Finland - 0.08%
 
Austria - 0.07%
 
Portugal - 0.06%
 
Iceland - 0.04%
 
North America 17.00% -
 
United States - 16.67%
 
Canada - 0.32%
 
Cash and Equivalents 8.99% -
 
Non-Classified 5.59% -
 
Japan 4.11% -
 
Japan - 4.11%
 
South & Central America 4.01% -
 
Brazil - 2.03%
 
Mexico - 1.97%
 
Colombia - 0.01%
 
Chile - 0.00%
 
Cayman Islands - 0.00%
 
Emerging Asia 2.03% -
 
Taiwan - 1.21%
 
Indonesia - 0.80%
 
Philippines - 0.02%
 
Macau - 0.00%
 
China - 0.00%
 
Middle East & Africa 2.02% -
 
South Africa - 1.97%
 
Israel - 0.05%
 
Developed Asia 0.87% -
 
Singapore - 0.83%
 
Hong Kong - 0.04%
 
Australia & New Zealand 0.26% -
 
Australia - 0.25%
 
New Caledonia - 0.00%
 
New Zealand - 0.00%
 
Property 0.22% -
 
Emerging Europe 0.03% -
 
Greece - 0.03%
 
Poland - 0.00%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
19.09%
Large
 
 
5.27%
Medium
 
 
2.10%
Small
 
 
0.51%
Micro
 
 
0.14%
Non-Classified
 
 
19.28%
Bonds
 
 
44.62%
Cash
 
 
8.99%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
25.59%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
 
 
2.47%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
 
 
2.71%
> 15Yr Maturity
 
 
13.85%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
8.99%
Unknown Maturity
 
 
3.05%
Other Asset Types
 
 
43.34%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AAA
 
 
3.05%
AA
 
 
8.70%
A
 
 
1.80%
BBB
 
 
4.89%
Sub-Investment Grade
 
 
2.98%
Unknown Quality
 
 
23.20%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
8.99%
Other Asset Types
 
 
46.39%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 cash 9.12% Bonds United Kingdom
2 3¾% Treasury Gilt 2053 7.96% Bonds United Kingdom
3 cash 4.08% Bonds United Kingdom
4 cash 3.35% Bonds United Kingdom
5 cash 2.91% Bonds United Kingdom
6 TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 0.125% 15/02/2052 2.54% Bonds United States
7 BRAZIL FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF (GOV 1% 01/01/2029 2.02% Bonds Brazil
8 SOUTH AFRICA (REPUBLIC OF) 8.5% 31/01/2037 1.97% Bonds South Africa
9 MEXICO (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) (GO 8% 07/11/2047 1.90% Bonds Mexico
10 XTrackers Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF ETF [LSE] 1.21% Non-Classified Taiwan

Important Information

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only.

Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code BK7XX80
Mex Code -
Isin Code GB00BK7XX801
Citi Code QGN9

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.55%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund aims to deliver a total return (the combination of capital growth and income) of at least 5% per annum above the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA), before any charges are taken, over any five-year period. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve a positive return over five years, or any other, period, and investors may not get back the original amount they invested.
Benchmark SONIA + 5%
Benchmark Category Target
IA Sector Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price £1.00
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Quarterly
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 4

Effect of Deductions

Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
- -

Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository The National Westminster Bank plc
Fund Administrator IFDS
Fund Registrar IFDS
Fund Custodian State Street Bank and Trust Company

Group Details

Group name M&G Investments
Group address 10 Fenchurch Avenue London EC3M 5AG United Kingdom
Group telephone 0800 390 390
Dealing telephone 0800 328 3196
Email info@mandg.co.uk
Homepage www.mandg.co.uk
Fax number -

Dealing

Minimum Investment -
Minimum Top Up -
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy -
Settlement Period: Sell -
Pricing Basis None
Dealing Decimals -

Important Information

Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Important Information

Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.

This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

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