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        <ExplanationTxt>ITEM 12A - FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 INDEPENDENT AUDIT HAS NOT YET COMMENCED. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT PREPARED AND AVAIALABLE AS OF THIS TAX RETURN FILING DATE.</ExplanationTxt>
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