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        <ExplanationTxt>AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT PROVIDED PAY RANGES, COMPENSATION SURVEYS WERE USED FOR COMPARABILITY DATA, COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVED COMPENSATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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