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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)

Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
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Long-term Activity Ratios (Summary)

Meta Platforms Inc., long-term (investment) activity ratios (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022
Net fixed asset turnover 1.01 1.10 1.14 1.18 1.22 1.28 1.36 1.39 1.45 1.44 1.40 1.38 1.37 1.39 1.47 1.60 1.77 1.94
Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) 0.91 0.99 1.02 1.07 1.10 1.14 1.21 1.23 1.28 1.27 1.23 1.21 1.19 1.21 1.26 1.35 1.46 1.62
Total asset turnover 0.51 0.54 0.55 0.62 0.61 0.61 0.60 0.61 0.65 0.64 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.64 0.63 0.66 0.70 0.73
Equity turnover 0.87 0.88 0.93 0.98 0.92 0.92 0.90 0.95 0.96 0.95 0.88 0.89 0.90 0.94 0.93 0.95 0.95 0.97

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).


An analysis of the investment activity ratios indicates a general decline in asset utilization efficiency over the observed period. The most pronounced downward trends are evident in the ratios tied to fixed assets, suggesting that the growth in the company's long-term asset base has consistently outpaced the corresponding growth in revenue generation.

Net Fixed Asset Turnover
A significant long-term decline is observed in the net fixed asset turnover ratio, which decreased from 1.94 in March 2022 to 1.01 by June 2026. While a period of relative stabilization and slight recovery occurred between June 2023 and June 2024—peaking at 1.45—the ratio entered a sustained downward trajectory thereafter. This pattern persists when including operating lease right-of-use assets, which fell from 1.62 to 0.91 over the same period, indicating that increasing capital expenditures on infrastructure are not yielding immediate proportional increases in revenue.
Total Asset Turnover
The total asset turnover ratio exhibits a similar pattern of deterioration, starting at 0.73 in March 2022 and ending at 0.51 in June 2026. The ratio experienced a notable dip to 0.58 in June 2023 before recovering to 0.65 in June 2024. However, the subsequent decline to 0.51 suggests an overall reduction in the efficiency with which the total asset base is employed to generate sales.
Equity Turnover
Equity turnover has remained more stable compared to asset-based ratios, although a gradual downward trend is still present. The ratio moved from 0.97 in March 2022 to 0.87 in June 2026. Despite periodic fluctuations—such as the increase to 0.98 in September 2025—the overall movement indicates a slight decrease in the efficiency of shareholder equity in driving revenue growth.

In summary, the convergence of these ratios toward lower values points to a phase of intensive investment. The sharpest decline in fixed asset turnover relative to the more stable equity turnover suggests that the decrease in overall efficiency is primarily driven by the expansion of the physical asset base rather than a broader failure in capital structure efficiency.

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Net Fixed Asset Turnover

Meta Platforms Inc., net fixed asset turnover calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Revenue 60,801 56,311 59,894 51,242 47,516 42,314 48,386 40,589 39,071 36,455 40,112 34,146 31,999 28,645 32,165 27,714 28,822 27,908
Property and equipment, net 225,724 194,776 176,400 160,270 147,039 133,567 121,346 112,162 102,959 98,908 96,587 91,772 87,949 84,156 79,518 73,738 67,588 61,582
Long-term Activity Ratio
Net fixed asset turnover1 1.01 1.10 1.14 1.18 1.22 1.28 1.36 1.39 1.45 1.44 1.40 1.38 1.37 1.39 1.47 1.60 1.77 1.94
Benchmarks
Net Fixed Asset Turnover, Competitors2
Alphabet Inc. 1.39 1.50 1.63 1.72 1.83 1.94 2.05 2.11 2.17 2.22 2.29 2.36 2.39 2.42 2.51 2.60 2.62 2.59
Comcast Corp. 1.89 1.91 1.88 1.90 1.94 1.95 1.98 1.99 2.00 2.04 2.04 2.08 2.12 2.13 2.19 2.26 2.27 2.23
Netflix Inc. 20.16 21.83 22.54 23.60 23.91 24.43 24.47 23.97 24.03 23.27 22.61 21.85 21.83 22.58 22.61 22.93 22.78 21.97
Trade Desk Inc. 6.57 7.63 7.30 8.65 8.64 10.24 11.68 11.67 11.33 13.65 12.06 11.98 10.84 9.65 9.08 8.93 9.98 9.89
Walt Disney Co. 2.20 2.22 2.29 2.35 2.41 2.43 2.47 2.50 2.51 2.52 2.54 2.54 2.52 2.47 2.46 2.42 2.33 2.23

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Net fixed asset turnover = (RevenueQ2 2026 + RevenueQ1 2026 + RevenueQ4 2025 + RevenueQ3 2025) ÷ Property and equipment, net
= (60,801 + 56,311 + 59,894 + 51,242) ÷ 225,724 = 1.01

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An analysis of the long-term investment activity reveals a period of aggressive capital expansion where the growth in fixed assets has consistently outpaced revenue growth. While total revenue demonstrates a strong upward trajectory over the observed period, the efficiency with which these assets generate revenue has declined, as evidenced by the steady contraction of the net fixed asset turnover ratio.

Revenue Growth Trajectory
Revenue exhibited a general increase from 27,908 million USD in March 2022 to 60,801 million USD by June 2026. Despite recurring quarterly fluctuations—most notably dips in March of each year—the overall trend indicates a significant expansion in top-line performance, more than doubling over the period.
Fixed Asset Expansion
Property and equipment, net, showed a continuous and steep increase, rising from 61,582 million USD in March 2022 to 225,724 million USD in June 2026. This represents a substantial and uninterrupted commitment to capital expenditure, suggesting a massive scale-up in physical infrastructure.
Net Fixed Asset Turnover Analysis
The net fixed asset turnover ratio experienced a sustained long-term decline, falling from 1.94 in March 2022 to 1.01 in June 2026. This trend can be divided into three distinct phases: an initial sharp decline from March 2022 to June 2023, a period of relative stabilization and slight recovery between June 2023 and June 2024 where the ratio peaked at 1.45, and a final consistent downward trend from June 2024 through June 2026.
Asset Utilization Efficiency
The contraction of the turnover ratio indicates that each dollar invested in net fixed assets is generating progressively less revenue. The decline from 1.94 to 1.01 suggests that the company is in a heavy investment phase, where infrastructure capacity is being built ahead of the revenue it is intended to support, leading to a temporary reduction in asset productivity.

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Net Fixed Asset Turnover (including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset)

Meta Platforms Inc., net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Revenue 60,801 56,311 59,894 51,242 47,516 42,314 48,386 40,589 39,071 36,455 40,112 34,146 31,999 28,645 32,165 27,714 28,822 27,908
 
Property and equipment, net 225,724 194,776 176,400 160,270 147,039 133,567 121,346 112,162 102,959 98,908 96,587 91,772 87,949 84,156 79,518 73,738 67,588 61,582
Operating lease right-of-use assets 23,985 23,268 20,404 17,372 15,662 15,505 14,922 14,812 14,058 13,555 13,294 13,033 12,955 12,899 12,673 13,641 14,130 12,241
Property and equipment, net (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) 249,709 218,044 196,804 177,642 162,701 149,072 136,268 126,974 117,017 112,463 109,881 104,805 100,904 97,055 92,191 87,379 81,718 73,823
Long-term Activity Ratio
Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset)1 0.91 0.99 1.02 1.07 1.10 1.14 1.21 1.23 1.28 1.27 1.23 1.21 1.19 1.21 1.26 1.35 1.46 1.62
Benchmarks
Net Fixed Asset Turnover (including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset), Competitors2
Alphabet Inc. 1.32 1.42 1.54 1.62 1.71 1.81 1.90 1.94 1.99 2.03 2.07 2.12 2.13 2.16 2.23 2.31 2.33 2.31
Trade Desk Inc. 3.78 4.15 3.92 4.58 4.62 4.85 5.17 5.24 5.16 5.83 5.42 5.07 4.66 4.30 4.00 3.73 3.81 3.59

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) = (RevenueQ2 2026 + RevenueQ1 2026 + RevenueQ4 2025 + RevenueQ3 2025) ÷ Property and equipment, net (including operating lease, right-of-use asset)
= (60,801 + 56,311 + 59,894 + 51,242) ÷ 249,709 = 0.91

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The financial trajectory indicates a period of aggressive expansion in long-term asset investment, characterized by a consistent increase in net property and equipment and a corresponding decline in the net fixed asset turnover ratio.

Revenue Growth Trends
Revenue demonstrates a strong upward trajectory, rising from 27,908 million USD in March 2022 to 60,801 million USD by June 2026. While growth has been consistent over the long term, quarterly fluctuations are evident, particularly in early 2023 and early 2024, before accelerating significantly toward the end of the observed period.
Fixed Asset Expansion
Net property and equipment, including right-of-use assets, experienced substantial growth, increasing from 73,823 million USD in March 2022 to 249,709 million USD by June 2026. This represents more than a threefold increase in the asset base, signaling a phase of heavy capital expenditure.
Net Fixed Asset Turnover Analysis
The net fixed asset turnover ratio exhibits a clear downward trend. Beginning at 1.62 in March 2022, the ratio declined steadily to 1.21 by March 2023. A period of relative stability occurred between March 2023 and December 2023, with the ratio oscillating between 1.19 and 1.23. However, a sustained decline resumed from March 2024, with the ratio dropping below the 1.0 threshold in March 2026 and reaching 0.91 by June 2026.
Operational Efficiency Implications
The overall decline in the turnover ratio suggests that the expansion of the asset base has outpaced revenue growth. The transition from a ratio of 1.62 to 0.91 indicates diminishing efficiency in utilizing net fixed assets to generate sales, as the significant capital invested in infrastructure has not yet produced a proportional increase in top-line revenue.

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Total Asset Turnover

Meta Platforms Inc., total asset turnover calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Revenue 60,801 56,311 59,894 51,242 47,516 42,314 48,386 40,589 39,071 36,455 40,112 34,146 31,999 28,645 32,165 27,714 28,822 27,908
Total assets 449,956 395,250 366,021 303,844 294,744 280,213 276,054 256,408 230,238 222,844 229,623 216,274 206,688 184,491 185,727 178,894 169,779 164,218
Long-term Activity Ratio
Total asset turnover1 0.51 0.54 0.55 0.62 0.61 0.61 0.60 0.61 0.65 0.64 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.64 0.63 0.66 0.70 0.73
Benchmarks
Total Asset Turnover, Competitors2
Alphabet Inc. 0.48 0.60 0.68 0.72 0.74 0.76 0.78 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.76 0.75 0.76 0.77 0.77 0.79 0.78 0.76
Comcast Corp. 0.48 0.48 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.47 0.48 0.46 0.44
Netflix Inc. 0.83 0.77 0.81 0.79 0.79 0.77 0.73 0.72 0.74 0.72 0.69 0.66 0.63 0.64 0.65 0.66 0.67 0.67
Trade Desk Inc. 0.52 0.52 0.47 0.47 0.45 0.45 0.40 0.42 0.42 0.44 0.40 0.41 0.40 0.41 0.36 0.38 0.38 0.38
Walt Disney Co. 0.47 0.47 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.47 0.47 0.46 0.46 0.45 0.43 0.43 0.42 0.42 0.41 0.40 0.38 0.36

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Total asset turnover = (RevenueQ2 2026 + RevenueQ1 2026 + RevenueQ4 2025 + RevenueQ3 2025) ÷ Total assets
= (60,801 + 56,311 + 59,894 + 51,242) ÷ 449,956 = 0.51

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The analysis reveals a divergence between revenue growth and the expansion of the asset base, resulting in a long-term decline in total asset turnover efficiency from March 2022 through June 2026.

Revenue Trends
Revenue demonstrates a consistent upward trajectory, growing from 27,908 million US$ in March 2022 to 60,801 million US$ by June 2026. A recurring seasonal pattern is evident, with significant peaks occurring in the fourth quarter of each calendar year.
Asset Base Expansion
Total assets have increased substantially, rising from 164,218 million US$ to 449,956 million US$. The growth in assets has accelerated notably in the latter half of the period, particularly between December 2024 and June 2026, indicating an aggressive capital investment phase.
Total Asset Turnover Dynamics
The total asset turnover ratio has experienced a general decline, starting at 0.73 in March 2022 and ending at 0.51 in June 2026. The ratio fluctuated within a range of 0.58 to 0.65 between March 2023 and March 2025 before entering a steady downward trend through the final quarters of the period.
Efficiency Interpretation
The contraction of the asset turnover ratio indicates that the rate of asset accumulation is outpacing the rate of revenue growth. This trend suggests a decrease in the efficiency of asset utilization, which is often characteristic of significant infrastructure or long-term strategic investments that have not yet reached their full revenue-generating potential.

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Equity Turnover

Meta Platforms Inc., equity turnover calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Revenue 60,801 56,311 59,894 51,242 47,516 42,314 48,386 40,589 39,071 36,455 40,112 34,146 31,999 28,645 32,165 27,714 28,822 27,908
Stockholders’ equity 261,221 243,681 217,243 194,066 195,070 185,029 182,637 164,529 156,763 149,529 153,168 142,873 134,033 124,795 125,713 124,094 125,767 123,228
Long-term Activity Ratio
Equity turnover1 0.87 0.88 0.93 0.98 0.92 0.92 0.90 0.95 0.96 0.95 0.88 0.89 0.90 0.94 0.93 0.95 0.95 0.97
Benchmarks
Equity Turnover, Competitors2
Alphabet Inc. 0.70 0.88 0.97 1.00 1.02 1.04 1.08 1.08 1.09 1.09 1.08 1.09 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.09 1.06
Comcast Corp. 1.39 1.42 1.28 1.27 1.28 1.43 1.45 1.43 1.46 1.48 1.47 1.46 1.43 1.46 1.50 1.51 1.33 1.27
Netflix Inc. 1.60 1.51 1.70 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.58 1.65 1.64 1.63 1.64 1.48 1.41 1.46 1.52 1.53 1.63 1.73
Trade Desk Inc. 1.16 1.21 1.17 1.07 0.99 0.95 0.83 0.88 0.90 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.84 0.85 0.75 0.77 0.78 0.78
Walt Disney Co. 0.89 0.88 0.86 0.87 0.90 0.91 0.91 0.89 0.90 0.88 0.90 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.88 0.85 0.81

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Equity turnover = (RevenueQ2 2026 + RevenueQ1 2026 + RevenueQ4 2025 + RevenueQ3 2025) ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= (60,801 + 56,311 + 59,894 + 51,242) ÷ 261,221 = 0.87

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The financial performance over the analyzed period is characterized by substantial growth in both top-line revenue and the company's equity base. While revenue expanded significantly, the simultaneous increase in stockholders' equity has resulted in an equity turnover ratio that remains relatively stable, though it exhibits specific cyclical fluctuations.

Revenue Growth Patterns
A strong upward trend in revenue is observed, progressing from 27,908 million USD in March 2022 to 60,801 million USD by June 2026. The growth trajectory became more aggressive starting in 2024, with revenue consistently exceeding 40,000 million USD per quarter from December 2023 onward, peaking at 60,801 million USD in the final reported quarter.
Stockholders' Equity Accumulation
The equity base demonstrated consistent and significant expansion, increasing from 123,228 million USD in March 2022 to 261,221 million USD by June 2026. This growth accelerated notably in the 2025-2026 period, where the equity base expanded by approximately 66,000 million USD within 15 months, indicating a strong accumulation of retained earnings or capital contributions.
Equity Turnover Dynamics
The equity turnover ratio fluctuated within a narrow range between 0.87 and 0.98. A gradual decline was noted throughout 2022 and 2023, with the ratio dropping from 0.97 to a low of 0.88 by December 2023. A recovery period followed in 2024, where the ratio peaked at 0.96 in June. Despite a subsequent peak of 0.98 in September 2025, the most recent quarters show a downward trend, ending at 0.87 in June 2026. This suggests that in the most recent phases, the growth of the equity base has outpaced the growth of revenue, leading to a slight decrease in the efficiency of equity utilization for revenue generation.

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