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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HOLDS AN EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING TO DETERMINE AND APPROVE ALL TOP MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION. COMPARABILITY DATA IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE SAME METHOD IS USED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES</ExplanationTxt>
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