TRANSURBAN: MANAGING UNCERTAINTY IN THE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TRANSITION

A Macro Intelligence Memo | June 2030 | CEO Edition

From: The 2030 Report Date: June 2030 Re: Infrastructure Leadership During Technological Disruption with Uncertain Trajectory

Executive Summary

The Chief Executive Officer of Transurban during 2024-2030 faced perhaps the most uncertain strategic challenge of any executive examined in this analysis: preparing for long-term disruption from autonomous vehicles while continuing to operate a profitable toll road business in the present. The fundamental challenge was that the timing, impact, and nature of AV disruption were genuinely unknowable. AVs might reduce traffic within 5 years (devastating for toll revenue) or remain niche for 15+ years. They might eliminate congestion (reducing peak tolls) or increase total vehicle miles (increasing toll revenue). The CEO's response was pragmatic: manage the current business for maximum profitability and cash generation, invest in positioning options for AV future (telematics, congestion pricing, per-mile fee models), and monitor AV transition while avoiding major strategic bets on uncertain outcomes. By June 2030, this approach had delivered stable financial performance and maintained optionality, but had not resolved the long-term uncertainty. The CEO's legacy was competent stewardship of a complex situation rather than decisive leadership toward a clear future.

SUMMARY: THE BEAR CASE vs. THE BULL CASE

The Bear Case (Base Case - What Actually Happened)

Between 2024 and June 2030, Transurban pursued cautious, stable management approach: - Maintained core toll road business with modest volume growth (2-3% annually) - Invested selectively in AV transition options (telematics, congestion pricing systems) - Revenue growth: +2.4% CAGR (organic growth from traffic + price increases) - EBITDA margin: Stable at 60-62% (strong pricing power) - Dividend maintained: AUD $0.32 (stable, non-declining) - Stock: AUD $14.50, Market cap $68B - AV disruption impact: Minimal by FY2030; uncertainty remained

Bear Case Financial Outcome (FY2030): - Revenue: $2.58B (modest 12% growth from FY2024) - Operating income: $1.55B (60% margin) - FCF: $900M+ (strong cash generation) - AV positioning: Options held but not dominant strategy - Competitive moat: Declining as AV uncertainty becomes resolved

The Bull Case (What Could Have Happened with Aggressive AV Transition + Platform Strategy)

If Transurban's CEO had recognized in 2025 that AV transition was inevitable and committed to platform transformation:

2025 Actions: - Committed $500M-800M to AV transition platform development - Announced partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies (Waymo, Tesla, other AV leaders) - Launched congestion-pricing + per-mile fee platform (not toll-booth dependent) - Made strategic acquisitions: data/analytics companies, AV technology firms ($1-2B) - Repositioned as "intelligent mobility infrastructure provider" not "toll road operator"

2025-2027 Platform Development Phase: - Deployed congestion pricing platform across all roads (vs. selective deployment cautious) - Per-mile fee systems generating revenue from non-toll vehicles - AV partnerships generating $200-300M annually in data/service revenues - Platform revenue: 15-20% of total (vs. <5% cautious) - Stock price: $16-18 AUD (market recognizes transition positioning)

2027-2030 Market Transformation Phase: - AV adoption accelerating (industry-wide 5-10% penetration by 2030) - Per-mile fee revenue: $400-600M (significant new stream) - AV partnership revenue: $500-700M (data, service, infrastructure) - Total revenue: $3.1-3.4B (vs. $2.58B cautious; +20-32% outperformance) - EBITDA margin: 55-58% (slight decline from pure-toll, but offset by volume/fees) - Market cap: $85-100B (revaluation as mobility platform) - Stock price: $18-22 AUD (+24-52% vs. $14.50 bear case)

Bull Case vs. Bear Case (FY2030): - Revenue: Bull $3.1-3.4B vs. Bear $2.58B (+20-32%) - EBITDA: Bull $1.7-1.9B vs. Bear $1.55B (+10-23%) - Non-traditional revenue: Bull $400-600M vs. Bear <$50M (+8-12x) - Market cap: Bull $85-100B vs. Bear $68B (+$17-32B) - Positioning: Bull = mobility platform leader, Bear = legacy toll operator

Section 1: Transurban's Business Model and AV Disruption Risk (2024)

Transurban Business Overview (2024)

Transurban operated toll roads and transport infrastructure across Australia and North America:

2024 Business Profile: - Operating toll roads: 16 major properties (primarily in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and North America) - Annual revenue: AUD 2.3 billion (~USD 1.55 billion) - Operating income: AUD 940 million - Operating margin: 40.9% - Assets under management: AUD 32 billion - Employees: 1,200

Revenue Sources (2024): - Vehicle tolls (80%): AUD 1.84 billion - Parking and ancillary (15%): AUD 345 million - Other (5%): AUD 115 million

Transurban was a stable, cash-generative, highly profitable toll road operator with regulatory frameworks providing revenue certainty and pricing power.

The Autonomous Vehicle Disruption Thesis

By 2024, investors and strategists increasingly recognized autonomous vehicles as a potential threat to toll road operators:

AV Threat Mechanisms:

1. Congestion Reduction: - AVs operating with optimized spacing could increase road capacity by 20-40% - Reduced need for tolls if congestion pricing didn't apply - Potential for modal shifts (increased AVs reducing multi-car commutes to ride-sharing)

2. Demand Reduction: - Autonomous ride-sharing might reduce total vehicle miles traveled - Shift from private vehicle ownership to on-demand services could reduce toll-paying vehicles - Economic disruption from automation might reduce mobility

3. Business Model Obsolescence: - Current toll revenue relied on congestion and demand pricing - If AVs solved congestion, rationale for tolls disappeared - Regulatory pressure to eliminate tolls if AVs solved traffic problems

4. Timeline Uncertainty: - AVs might be ubiquitous by 2030 (transformative) - AVs might be 30% penetration by 2030 with long tail to full adoption - AVs might remain niche for 15+ years - All scenarios were plausible as of June 2024

Investor and Analyst Concerns

Transurban faced investor skepticism regarding long-term sustainability:

2024 Sell-Side Analyst Coverage (Sample consensus, June 2024): - Price target: AUD 7.50 (vs. trading price AUD 8.20, implying 9% downside) - Primary concern: Long-term demand risk from AV transition - Recommendation: HOLD (not BUY, due to disruption uncertainty) - Valuation: P/E 18.2x (discount to market 19.5x, reflecting risk premium)

Investors valued Transurban at a discount to growth companies due to uncertain long-term trajectory.

Section 2: The CEO's Strategic Approach: Pragmatism and Optionality

Managing Current Business for Cash Generation

The CEO's first priority was managing the current toll road business for maximum profitability and cash generation:

2024-2030 Operational Performance (AUD millions):

Key observations: - Revenue grew 27% (2024-2030), driven by traffic volume growth (+8%) and toll price increases (+18%, inflation-driven) - Operating margins remained stable and strong (40-42% range) - Operating income nearly doubled (£940M → £1,240M) - Free cash flow grew 34% (£650M → £870M) - Dividend payout increased consistently, rewarding shareholders for patient capital

The CEO's operational management was excellent, delivering strong financial performance even amid AV uncertainty. This demonstrated that even if AVs eventually disrupted the business, Transurban had profitable years remaining.

Investing in AV Positioning Options

While managing current business, the CEO invested in positioning options for AV future:

Investment in AV-Related Capabilities (AUD millions, 2024-2030):

1. Telematics and Connected Infrastructure (AUD 85M): - Deployment of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication systems - Integration of real-time traffic and vehicle data - Positioning for future "smart highway" model where toll roads optimize traffic flow for all vehicles (including AVs) - Rationale: If AVs emerge, infrastructure that can communicate with vehicles becomes valuable

2. Congestion Pricing Systems (AUD 60M): - Development of advanced congestion pricing algorithms - Testing in Sydney and Melbourne (2027-2030) - Rationale: Shift from per-vehicle tolls to per-mile/congestion pricing could maintain revenue even if vehicle count declines - Key assumption: Regulatory acceptance of aggressive congestion pricing (uncertain)

3. Autonomous Vehicle Integration Pilots (AUD 35M): - Pilots with autonomous vehicle companies (Waymo, Cruise) to understand AV behavior on toll roads - Integration planning for dedicated AV lanes - Rationale: Understanding AV transition and potential AV-optimized infrastructure

4. Mobility Platform Exploration (AUD 45M): - Investment in ride-sharing and mobility services - Exploration of shift from toll road operator toward mobility service provider - Rationale: If vehicle ownership declines, Transurban's toll road business might become less relevant; mobility services offer alternative revenue

Total AV-related investment: AUD 225M (2024-2030), or 1.0% of cumulative capex (~AUD 22 billion)

These investments were modest relative to total capex but demonstrated strategic awareness of AV disruption.

What the CEO Did NOT Do

Notably, the CEO avoided several strategic commitments that other executives might have pursued:

1. Major Business Diversification: The CEO did not attempt to transform Transurban from toll roads toward generalist transportation or mobility company. This avoided potentially value-destroying diversification.

2. Aggressive AV Technology Bets: The CEO did not pursue autonomous vehicle development, competing directly with technology companies. Instead, Transurban remained focused on infrastructure and positioning.

3. Desperate Business Model Innovation: The CEO did not pursue aggressive restructuring of the business model (e.g., aggressive diversification, spinoffs, major M&A) as response to AV uncertainty. The company maintained focus on core toll road business.

4. AV Hedging Through Spin-offs or Separation: Some analysts suggested Transurban separate toll roads (declining future) from mobility/technology (growing future). The CEO did not pursue this, likely recognizing that markets would undervalue separated entities.

Section 3: The Unresolved Challenge and Investor Uncertainty

The Uncertainty Remains Genuinely Unresolved (June 2030)

By June 2030, the fundamental uncertainty regarding AV disruption remained unresolved:

AV Adoption Status (June 2030, realistic assessment): - Geographic deployment: Limited to specific corridors (Phoenix, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Singapore) - Penetration: <3% of total vehicles globally - Constraints: Weather (rain, snow), complex urban environments, regulatory limitations - Trajectory: Growth likely, but "ubiquitous by 2030" clearly not happening; 2040-2050+ more plausible for mass adoption

Implications for Transurban: - No imminent disruption; business likely viable through 2035+ - Long-term (2040+) challenge remains uncertain - CEO's pragmatic approach (current profitability, positioning options) remained appropriate

The CEO's Strategic Challenge Remains

The CEO's core strategic challenge was unresolvable because the future was genuinely uncertain and no single strategic bet was optimal across scenarios:

Scenario 1 (AVs rapidly adopted, congestion solved): - Toll road business becomes obsolete 2030-2035 - CEO's strategy of current profitability was optimal (maximized cash generation before disruption) - AV-positioning investments would prove inadequate

Scenario 2 (AVs slowly adopted, congestion persists): - Toll road business remains viable 2035-2050 - CEO's strategy of current profitability was optimal - AV-positioning investments unnecessary but not harmful

Scenario 3 (AVs adopted selectively, mixed impact): - Toll road business partially disrupted; congestion pricing becomes important - CEO's strategy of current profitability + positioning investments optimal - Company transitions toward congestion pricing and smart infrastructure

The CEO could not ex-ante determine which scenario would prevail, making strategic definitiveness impossible.

Section 4: Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns

Stock Price and Total Returns

Transurban stock appreciated modestly 2024-2030 but underperformed broader market:

Transurban Stock Price (AUD): - 2024: 8.20 - June 2030: 10.15 - Appreciation: +23.8% - Dividend received (2024-2030): ~AUD 3.80 per share total - Total return: ~48% (price appreciation + dividends)

vs. Comparative Performance: - ASX 200 index: +32% total return (2024-2030) - Infrastructure sector average: +35% total return - Transurban outperformed index but underperformed sector, reflecting investor skepticism about long-term prospects

Valuation Metrics (June 2030)

Transurban Valuation (June 2030): - Stock price: AUD 10.15 - Estimated EPS (FY2030): AUD 0.56 - P/E ratio: 18.1x - Dividend yield: 6.9% (AUD 0.70 dividend / AUD 10.15 price) - Price/Book: 1.65x

Valuation Assessment: Transurban traded at in-line valuation to market, with elevated dividend yield compensating for long-term uncertainty. The valuation was neither cheap nor expensive, reflecting balanced investor opinion regarding AV disruption risk.

Section 5: The CEO's Legacy and Assessment

What the CEO Achieved

The CEO's tenure was defined by competent stewardship of uncertainty:

1. Operational Excellence: - Maintained strong operating margins (40%+) - Grew operating income 32% (2024-2030) - Generated strong free cash flow, enabling shareholder returns

2. Stakeholder Management: - Maintained investor confidence despite long-term uncertainty - Delivered shareholder returns (48% total return 2024-2030) - Maintained political relationships and regulatory licensing

3. Strategic Flexibility: - Positioned company with AV-aware investments without over-committing - Maintained optionality across multiple scenarios - Avoided value-destroying strategic bets

4. Communication and Transparency: - CEO clearly articulated AV uncertainty in investor communications - Avoided false confidence about long-term trajectory - Acknowledged both upside (if congestion pricing enables new revenue) and downside (if AVs reduce demand) scenarios

What the CEO Could Not Achieve

The CEO's tenure was fundamentally limited by genuine uncertainty:

1. Strategic Clarity: Long-term strategy was necessarily ambiguous; AV disruption might or might not occur, with timing and impact unknown.

2. Market Confidence: Transurban's valuation discount relative to sector reflected investor skepticism that could not be overcome through operational performance alone.

3. Transformative Growth: Toll road business, even excellently managed, offered limited growth prospects; AV threat meant that growth trajectory was uncertain.

Conclusion

The CEO of Transurban between 2024-2030 faced a unique strategic challenge: long-term disruption from autonomous vehicles with fundamentally uncertain timing and impact. The CEO's response was pragmatic: manage current business excellently, position options for AV future, maintain strategic flexibility, and acknowledge uncertainty honestly.

This approach delivered strong financial performance (operating income +32%, free cash flow +34%, shareholder returns +48%) and maintained stakeholder confidence, but did not resolve the long-term strategic uncertainty. By June 2030, Transurban remained a profitable toll road operator with uncertain long-term prospects—a description equally accurate in 2024.

For a CEO facing genuinely unresolvable uncertainty, this was competent stewardship. The CEO could not have done much better given the constraints, and arguably should be commended for avoiding over-confident strategic bets that might have destroyed value.

Section 6: Forward-Looking Scenarios and Strategic Options for 2030-2040

The Three Scenarios for AV Impact on Transurban Business

Scenario A: Slow AV Adoption (50% probability by 2030 assessment)

Timeline: AVs reach 15-20% penetration by 2040, remain urban niche

Impact on Transurban: - Toll road demand relatively stable through 2035 (+2-3% annually from underlying urban growth) - Traffic patterns shift slightly as some high-income commuters adopt ride-sharing - Operating margin pressure minimal - Revenue volatility low

Business implications: - Continue current strategy (strong profitability, position options) - Congestion pricing investments provide modest value (alternative revenue source) - AV-positioning capex justified as insurance, not central strategy - Dividend yield remains attractive (6-7% range) through 2040

Shareholder value: AUD 12-14 per share by 2040 (9-10% annual return from price appreciation + dividends)

Scenario B: Rapid AV Adoption (25% probability by 2030 assessment)

Timeline: AVs reach 60%+ penetration by 2038-2040, congestion meaningfully reduced

Impact on Transurban: - Toll revenue declines 15-25% as congestion pricing doesn't fully offset vehicle count reduction - Operating margins compress from 42% to 35-38% by 2040 - Business model shifts toward congestion pricing, smart infrastructure revenue - Mobility services investment becomes strategically important

Business implications: - Current profitability provides buffer for transition - Congestion pricing positioning critical - Mobility services expansion becomes significant revenue source - Company potentially acquired or undergoes significant restructuring

Shareholder value: AUD 8-10 per share by 2040 (3-4% annual return from dividends + modest price depreciation)

Scenario C: Mixed Impact (25% probability by 2030 assessment)

Timeline: AVs reach 30-40% penetration by 2040, impact on congestion mixed (some roads improved, some still congested)

Impact on Transurban: - Toll revenue relatively stable on congested corridors - Significant revenue decline on routes fully disrupted by AV optimization - Operating margin 38-42% depending on revenue mix - Portfolio effect: some toll roads thrive, others decline

Business implications: - Portfolio rebalancing required (divest disrupted assets, double down on resilient assets) - Congestion pricing expansion required for revenue maintenance - Market-driven selective restructuring - Continued dividend payment, but declining growth

Shareholder value: AUD 10-12 per share by 2040 (4-5% annual return)

Strategic Options Available to CEO for 2030-2040

Option 1: Continue Current Strategy (Highest Probability Optimal)

Maintain focus on: - Strong profitability and cash generation (current business) - Modest positioning investments (AV-ready infrastructure) - Shareholder returns (dividends) - Strategic flexibility

Rationale: Current strategy performs reasonably well across all three scenarios. Provides optionality. Avoids over-commitment to uncertain future.

Drawback: Does not decisively address long-term uncertainty; may appear indecisive to investors.

Option 2: Aggressive Congestion Pricing Pivot

Accelerate congestion pricing deployment across all toll roads by 2035

Investment required: AUD 500-800M capex over 5 years

Rationale: Hedges against AV disruption by maintaining revenue even if vehicle count declines

Risk: Regulatory backlash; political opposition to aggressive congestion pricing; congestion pricing might not generate sufficient incremental revenue to offset vehicle count declines

Potential return: High if regulatory environment becomes supportive; moderate if deployment difficult

Option 3: Mobility Services Transformation

Transform from toll road operator toward integrated mobility platform

Investment required: AUD 1-2B in mobility services acquisitions and development

Rationale: Hedge against toll road business disruption by becoming significant player in future mobility ecosystem

Risk: Transformation difficult; requires new capabilities and culture; mobility services highly competitive; no clear synergy with existing toll road business

Potential return: Highly uncertain; could create value if CEO identifies mobility megatrend correctly; could destroy value if mobility services proves uncompetitive

Option 4: Selective Portfolio Divestiture and Simplification

Divest toll roads with highest AV disruption risk; focus on resilient corridors

Rationale: Simplify business; reduce long-term risk; return capital to shareholders

Risk: Divests highest-growth assets; reduces scale; might not find buyers at attractive prices

Potential return: Moderate; reduced growth potential but also reduced downside risk

Section 7: Competitive Positioning and Market Structure

Transurban's Competitive Position Within Global Infrastructure Operators

Global Infrastructure Peer Comparison (June 2030):

Transurban stood out for high AV disruption risk (toll roads inherently vulnerable) but also high profitability and dividend yield. This created a "defensive income" positioning among infrastructure investors.

Investor Base and Demand Profile

By June 2030, Transurban's investor base had shifted:

Investor Composition (estimated, June 2030): - Retirees and income-focused investors: 35% (attracted by 6.9% dividend yield) - Infrastructure funds and long-term investors: 25% (patient capital accepting AV uncertainty) - Value investors: 20% (viewing valuation as reasonable given risk) - Momentum/growth investors: 20% (willing to speculate on congestion pricing upside)

This investor base was aligned with conservative, dividend-focused strategy rather than growth-oriented transformation.

Section 8: Operational Metrics and Efficiency

Traffic Trends and Toll Revenue Dynamics

By June 2030, toll traffic patterns provided insights into AV impact to date:

Traffic Volume Trends:

Assessment: Traffic volume growth (+1.9% CAGR) was slower than historical 3-4% pre-AV expectations, suggesting modest AV impact on traffic patterns (mode shift to ridesharing or behavioral change). Revenue per vehicle growth (+5.9%) reflected inflation-driven toll increases and pricing optimization rather than volume growth.

Cost Structure Evolution

Transurban's cost structure evolved modestly:

Operating Expense Breakdown (% of revenue):

Operating margin expanded from 40.9% (2024) to 42.5% (June 2030), reflecting operational efficiency and cost control.

Section 9: Risk Management and Contingency Planning

Board-Level Risk Assessment

The Transurban board maintained quarterly scenario planning on AV transition:

Board Risk Framework (June 2030):

High-probability risks (>50% chance of material impact): 1. Regulatory pressure on toll pricing (5-10% revenue impact probability) 2. Economic recession reducing traffic (10-15% revenue impact probability) 3. Weather events affecting road infrastructure (operational disruption)

Medium-probability risks (20-50% chance of material impact): 1. Faster-than-expected AV adoption (15-25% revenue impact by 2035) 2. Regulatory forced congestion pricing (requires operational transition) 3. Ride-sharing competition reducing toll-paying vehicles (5-10% impact)

Lower-probability but high-impact risks (<20% chance): 1. Rapid AV adoption >50% penetration by 2032 (devastating 40-50% revenue impact) 2. Regulatory elimination of tolls for AVs (political risk) 3. Technological disruption from new transportation modes (flying vehicles, hyperloop)

The board maintained these risk assessments quarterly, adjusting probability estimates based on AV adoption metrics.

Section 10: Concluding Assessment and Shareholder Implications

What the CEO Could and Could Not Control

What the CEO controlled: - Operational excellence (achieved: +32% operating income growth) - Cost management (achieved: margin expansion from 40.9% to 42.5%) - Shareholder communication (achieved: transparent articulation of uncertainty) - Positioning investments (achieved: AV-aware capex without over-commitment)

What the CEO could not control: - AV technology development (external; uncertain trajectory) - Regulatory environment response to AV (political; uncertain) - Traffic demand evolution (dependent on economic conditions and behavioral shifts) - Long-term industry disruption (structural; probability unknown)

The CEO's stewardship was competent given constraints, but inherently limited by genuine uncertainty regarding technology-driven disruption.

The Investment Implication

For investors, Transurban represented: - Attractive current returns (6.9% dividend yield + modest growth) - Uncertain long-term viability (AV disruption risk material but timeline unknown) - Reasonable valuation (18.1x P/E not expensive relative to risk) - Defensive positioning (high-quality, profitable business but limited growth)

Transurban was most appropriate for income-focused investors comfortable accepting long-term uncertainty in exchange for current cash returns. Growth investors would find limited appeal.

The CEO's Ultimate Legacy

The CEO of Transurban entered 2024 facing a genuinely uncertain future. By June 2030, the CEO had:

1. Delivered strong financial performance (operating income +32%, dividends paid, shareholder returns +48%)
2. Maintained strategic flexibility (positioned options without over-commitment)
3. Managed stakeholders effectively (investors, regulators, employees)
4. Avoided catastrophic strategic errors (no value-destroying diversification, no reckless bets)

This was competent stewardship of an inherently uncertain situation. The CEO could not have decisively "solved" AV disruption because the future was genuinely unknowable. The legacy was pragmatic management of uncertainty rather than bold transformation.

By June 2030, the future remained uncertain, but the business remained profitable and well-positioned for multiple scenarios.

REFERENCES & DATA SOURCES

This memo synthesizes macro intelligence from June 2030 regarding Transurban's strategic positioning and financial performance. Key sources and datasets include:

1. Transurban Group FY2030 Financial Results – Official earnings reports and regulatory filings through June 2030, including toll revenue trends, traffic volume data, and capital expenditure schedules.

2. Australian Bureau of Statistics Transportation Data – Vehicle registration, traffic flow, and urban mobility trends 2024-2030, including impact analysis of ride-sharing adoption on toll road demand.

3. Autonomous Vehicle Industry Tracker (AVIT Consortium Report, 2030) – Global AV deployment metrics, regulatory status by jurisdiction, and revised adoption forecasts for 2030-2040 scenario modeling.

4. Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Equity Research, June 2030 – Comparative valuation analysis of global toll road operators and infrastructure peers, including Brookfield, Macquarie, and Meridian Infrastructure.

5. Moody's Credit Analysis: Transurban Senior Debt, 2030 – Assessment of leverage metrics, debt service coverage ratios, and refinancing risk under AV adoption scenarios.

6. McKinsey & Company Autonomous Vehicles and Toll Road Impact Study (2029) – Scenario modeling of AV adoption impact on congestion, toll revenue, and business model viability for toll operators.

7. RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) Monetary Policy Review, June 2030 – Interest rate environment and macroeconomic forecasts impacting infrastructure valuations and toll revenue growth.

8. World Economic Forum Future of Roads and Mobility Report, 2030 – Global infrastructure trends, regulatory approaches to road pricing, and emerging mobility service models.

9. Transurban Strategic Investor Presentations, 2024-2030 – CEO communications regarding AV positioning, congestion pricing investments, and long-term strategic optionality.

10. ASX 200 Sector Performance Data – Comparative stock performance of Transurban against broader Australian market index and infrastructure sector averages, 2024-2030.

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