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X 2 THE BALLET EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, ON A CONTINUAL BASIS THROUGH REVIEW OF ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REVIEW OF ITS REGULAR TAX FILINGS AND DISUSSIONS WITH OUTSIDE EXPERTS. 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