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Insider Trading Pulse — September 25, 2026

Insider Trading Pulse

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

50 high priority 50 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The September 25, 2026, insider trading digest reveals a market characterized by significant insider selling at elevated valuations, particularly in the technology and energy sectors, while routine director and executive stock awards dominate the filing volume.

A notable cluster of high-value, pre-planned sales by C-suite officers at Fastly, Redwire, and Credo Technology signals potential profit-taking or hedging at perceived peaks, with aggregate insider sales exceeding $20 million. Conversely, a bullish insider purchase by Skillsoft's CEO provides a contrarian signal in a distressed company. The data shows a clear bifurcation: routine equity grants and tax-withholding transactions are neutral, while discretionary sales by top executives at high-growth tech firms and energy directors warrant closer scrutiny. The absence of significant forward-looking guidance changes or capital allocation shifts in the filings limits the ability to forecast near-term catalysts, but the sheer volume of 10b5-1 plan sales suggests a cautious stance among insiders at current market levels.

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Filing types in this digest: Form 4

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Investment Signals (12)

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    CTO sold $7.9M in stock via a 10b5-1 plan, the largest single insider sale in the digest, representing a significant reduction in his position. This signals potential concern about future growth or a desire to lock in gains at ~$30/share

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    A major director (AE RED HOLDINGS, LLC) sold $10.5M in stock, reducing its stake by 86%. This massive sell-down by a key insider is a strong bearish signal, suggesting a lack of confidence in near-term prospects

  • CTO sold $1.5M in stock under a 10b5-1 plan, with multiple trades near $190/share. Given the stock's high valuation, this signals potential profit-taking by a key technical leader

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    CEO & Executive Chair bought $66.4K in stock at $5.93, a bullish insider purchase in a company facing headwinds. This signals management's belief that the stock is undervalued and a vote of confidence in the turnaround

  • CEO sold $435K in stock under a 10b5-1 plan, with multiple transactions near $175/share. While pre-planned, the timing and size suggest a cautious stance at elevated levels

  • Director sold $397K in stock at $159, a notable sale in the energy sector. This could signal a view that oil/gas prices or the company's valuation has peaked in the near term

  • Chief Scientific Officer exercised options at $6.15 and immediately sold shares at $10.83, netting a profit of ~$225K. This exercise-and-sell pattern is often viewed as a lack of long-term conviction

  • Secretary sold $192K in stock, a significant sale relative to the company's market cap. This insider selling in a small-cap insurance firm raises governance and performance concerns

  • CFO and EVP had shares withheld for taxes after equity awards, a neutral transaction. However, the net increase in holdings (awarded shares minus tax shares) is a modest positive signal, indicating ongoing equity retention

  • Multiple EVPs and the CFO were awarded 176,056 shares each, a large equity grant. This aligns management with long-term performance, but the sheer size could lead to future selling pressure [NEUTRAL/BULLISH]

  • President gifted 123,407 shares, a large transfer that could be for estate planning or charitable purposes. While not a sale, it removes a potential future seller from the insider roster and is neutral for the stock

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    Director sold $86.3K in stock under a 10b5-1 plan at $172.61. While a small sale, it comes as the stock trades near highs, suggesting a cautious stance from the board

Risk Flags (10)

Opportunities (9)

Sector Themes (6)

  • Technology Insider Profit-Taking
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    3 of the 4 largest insider sales (Fastly, Redwire, Credo) are in the technology sector, with aggregate sales exceeding $19.9M. This suggests insiders are taking profits at elevated valuations, a potential top signal for the sector.

  • Energy Sector Insider Caution
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    Directors at GULFPORT ENERGY and Magnolia Oil & Gas (via tax withholding) are selling or reducing exposure. This could indicate a view that energy prices have peaked, or that sector headwinds are building.

  • Biotech Insider Divestiture
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    Insiders at Kura Oncology, Twist Bioscience, and Immunovant are selling shares, with the CSO at Kura Oncology executing an exercise-and-sell. This suggests a lack of conviction in near-term catalysts or a desire to lock in gains.

  • Small-Cap Insider Selling Pressure
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    Companies like AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE, CYPHERPUNK TECHNOLOGIES, and Mission Produce saw insider sales that are large relative to their market caps. This is a red flag for small-cap investors.

  • Routine Equity Grants Dominate
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    The majority of filings (e.g., Vertiv, Korn Ferry, Five Below) are routine stock awards to directors and officers, which are neutral for stock performance. This indicates a lack of strong conviction signals from most companies.

  • Pre-Planned 10b5-1 Sales at High Valuations
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    Multiple 10b5-1 plan sales (Fastly, Twist, Credo, SEMTECH) are occurring at or near 52-week highs. This pattern suggests insiders are systematically reducing exposure at peak valuations.

Watch List (8)

  • CTO sold $7.9M under a 10b5-1 plan. Watch for Q3 earnings to see if growth justifies the insider selling. Next earnings call expected late October 2026.

  • Director sold $10.5M, reducing stake by 86%. Monitor for any further insider sales or changes in corporate strategy. Next earnings call expected early November 2026.

  • CEO bought $66.4K in stock. Watch for any additional insider buying or positive guidance changes. Next earnings call expected mid-November 2026.

  • CTO sold $1.5M under a 10b5-1 plan. Monitor for any slowdown in growth or customer concentration issues. Next earnings call expected late October 2026.

  • CSO exercised options and sold shares. Watch for any clinical trial updates or regulatory news that could impact the stock. Next earnings call expected early November 2026.

  • 10% owner acquired $2.14M in convertible notes. Monitor for any conversion or equity issuance that could dilute shareholders. Next earnings call expected mid-November 2026.

  • Director sold $397K. Watch for any changes in oil/gas prices or production guidance. Next earnings call expected late October 2026.

  • President gifted 123,407 shares. Monitor for any additional insider transactions or changes in ownership structure. Next earnings call expected early November 2026.

Filing Analyses (50)
FIVE BELOW, INC 4 neutral materiality 2/10

25-09-2026

CSBIAO Poliner Graham was awarded 224 Common Stock. Poliner Graham holds 15,758 shares after the transaction.

  • · CSBIAO Poliner Graham was awarded 224 Common Stock
SCHOLASTIC CORP 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

QUALCOMM INC/DE 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

FIVE BELOW, INC 4 neutral materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

COO BULL KENNETH R was awarded 1,866 Common Stock. BULL KENNETH R holds 76,930 shares after the transaction.

  • · COO BULL KENNETH R was awarded 1,866 Common Stock
FIVE BELOW, INC 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

CAO SPECTER ERIC M was awarded 672 Common Stock. SPECTER ERIC M holds 36,154 shares after the transaction.

  • · CAO SPECTER ERIC M was awarded 672 Common Stock
KORN FERRY 4 neutral materiality 5/10

25-09-2026

Director MARTINEZ ANGEL R was awarded 2,780 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share. MARTINEZ ANGEL R holds 31,040 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director MARTINEZ ANGEL R was awarded 2,780 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
PERPETUA RESOURCES CORP. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

Director Dean Robert Alan was awarded 907 Deferred Share Units at $23.42 (~$21.2K).

  • · Director Dean Robert Alan was awarded 907 Deferred Share Units at $23.42 (~$21.2K)
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

KORN FERRY 4 neutral materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

Director Leamon Jerry was awarded 2,780 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share. Leamon Jerry holds 24,852 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Leamon Jerry was awarded 2,780 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

Gossamer Bio, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

25-09-2026

Director Milligan Sandra was awarded 10,000 Stock Option (Right to Buy).

  • · Director Milligan Sandra was awarded 10,000 Stock Option (Right to Buy)
CYPHERPUNK TECHNOLOGIES INC. 4 negative materiality 6/10

25-09-2026

Director Oei Khing Djien sold 168,750 Common Stock at $3.92 (~$662K).

  • · Director Oei Khing Djien sold 168,750 Common Stock at $3.92 (~$662K)
FLEX LTD. 4 neutral materiality 6/10

25-09-2026

Director Oliver George was awarded 1,802 Ordinary Shares. Oliver George holds 1,802 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Oliver George was awarded 1,802 Ordinary Shares
Janus International Group, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

EVP, Corporate Operations Nettie Norman V was awarded 176,056 Common Stock. Nettie Norman V holds 529,781 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP, Corporate Operations Nettie Norman V was awarded 176,056 Common Stock
Janus International Group, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

Executive Vice President Hodges Morgan was awarded 176,056 Common Stock. Hodges Morgan holds 252,377 shares after the transaction.

  • · Executive Vice President Hodges Morgan was awarded 176,056 Common Stock
PERPETUA RESOURCES CORP. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

Director Haddock Richie Darrin was awarded 747 Deferred Share Units at $23.42 (~$17.5K).

  • · Director Haddock Richie Darrin was awarded 747 Deferred Share Units at $23.42 (~$17.5K)
Janus International Group, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

CFO, EVP WONG ANSELM was awarded 176,056 Common Stock. WONG ANSELM holds 601,693 shares after the transaction.

  • · CFO, EVP WONG ANSELM was awarded 176,056 Common Stock
PERPETUA RESOURCES CORP. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

Director Sternhell Alexander McLeod was awarded 747 Deferred Share Units at $23.42 (~$17.5K).

  • · Director Sternhell Alexander McLeod was awarded 747 Deferred Share Units at $23.42 (~$17.5K)
AVNET INC 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

Director MADDOCK ERNEST E was awarded 60 Phantom Stock Units at $110.17 (~$6.61K).

  • · Director MADDOCK ERNEST E was awarded 60 Phantom Stock Units at $110.17 (~$6.61K)
Skillsoft Corp. 4 positive materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

CEO & Executive Chair HOVSEPIAN RONALD W bought 11,196 Class A Common Stock at $5.93 (~$66.4K). HOVSEPIAN RONALD W holds 382,267 shares after the transaction.

  • · CEO & Executive Chair HOVSEPIAN RONALD W bought 11,196 Class A Common Stock at $5.93 (~$66.4K)
Fastly, Inc. 4 negative materiality 7/10

25-09-2026

Chief Technology Officer Bergman Artur sold 262,185 Class A Common Stock at $30.15 (~$7.9M). 4 transactions reported in total. Bergman Artur holds 1,138,358 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Technology Officer Bergman Artur sold 7,600 Class A Common Stock at $28.04 (~$213K)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Bergman Artur sold 24,300 Class A Common Stock at $29.17 (~$709K)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Bergman Artur sold 262,185 Class A Common Stock at $30.15 (~$7.9M)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Bergman Artur sold 85,517 Class A Common Stock at $30.65 (~$2.62M)
Toll Brothers, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

Redwire Corp 4 negative materiality 7/10

25-09-2026

Director AE RED HOLDINGS, LLC sold 929,435 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share at $11.34 (~$10.5M). AE RED HOLDINGS, LLC holds 147,984 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director AE RED HOLDINGS, LLC sold 929,435 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share at $11.34 (~$10.5M)
AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE Corp 4 negative materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

Secretary Adler Brooke sold 21,196 Common Stock at $9.06 (~$192K). Adler Brooke holds 100,175 shares after the transaction.

  • · Secretary Adler Brooke sold 21,196 Common Stock at $9.06 (~$192K)
Mission Produce, Inc. 4 negative materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

Executive Chairman Barnard Stephen J sold 11,255 COMMON STOCK at $13.00 (~$146K). Barnard Stephen J holds 1,684,794 shares after the transaction.

  • · Executive Chairman Barnard Stephen J sold 10,391 COMMON STOCK at $13.00 (~$135K)
  • · Executive Chairman Barnard Stephen J sold 11,255 COMMON STOCK at $13.00 (~$146K)
HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 4 negative materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

Executive VP STEADMAN DANIEL B sold 5,000 Common Stock at $10.26 (~$51.3K). STEADMAN DANIEL B holds 37,768 shares after the transaction.

  • · Executive VP STEADMAN DANIEL B sold 5,000 Common Stock at $10.26 (~$51.3K)
Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

Chief Human Resources Officer Poncheri Frank was awarded 3.61 Class A Common Stock. Poncheri Frank holds 14,311.22 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Human Resources Officer Poncheri Frank was awarded 3.61 Class A Common Stock
CISO Global, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

Immunovant, Inc. 4 negative materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

Chief Legal Officer Van Tuyl Christopher sold 2,846 Common Stock at $36.36 (~$103K). Van Tuyl Christopher holds 176,545 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Legal Officer Van Tuyl Christopher sold 2,846 Common Stock at $36.36 (~$103K)
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

Chief Executive Officer Cauley Robert E exercised/converted 1,276 Common Stock. Cauley Robert E holds 228,260 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Executive Officer Cauley Robert E exercised/converted 1,276 Common Stock
  • · Chief Executive Officer Cauley Robert E exercised/converted 1,276.1 Performance Units
Celularity Inc 4 neutral materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

10% owner Philip & Daniele Barach Family Trust acquired 192,771 Convertible Notes. 5 transactions reported in total.

  • · 10% owner Philip & Daniele Barach Family Trust acquired 192,771 Convertible Notes
  • · 10% owner Philip & Daniele Barach Family Trust acquired 2,140,000 Convertible Notes
  • · 10% owner Philip & Daniele Barach Family Trust acquired 1,177,000 Warrants
  • · 10% owner Philip & Daniele Barach Family Trust acquired 1,457,765 Convertible Notes
  • · 10% owner Philip & Daniele Barach Family Trust acquired 1,457,765 Warrants
Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

Chief Legal Officer & Sec. Gill Stephanie L was awarded 6.03 Class A Common Stock. Gill Stephanie L holds 34,435.1 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Legal Officer & Sec. Gill Stephanie L was awarded 6.03 Class A Common Stock
Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

Chief Financial Officer Chamberlin Craig was awarded 1.47 Class A Common Stock. Chamberlin Craig holds 5,598.95 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Financial Officer Chamberlin Craig was awarded 1.47 Class A Common Stock
Clipper Realty Inc. 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

Chief Product and Tech Officer Armul Scott was awarded 5.97 Class A Common Stock. Armul Scott holds 32,042.97 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Product and Tech Officer Armul Scott was awarded 5.97 Class A Common Stock
Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

President, Greater China Shen Wei was awarded 0.55 Class A Common Stock. Shen Wei holds 3,320.17 shares after the transaction.

  • · President, Greater China Shen Wei was awarded 0.55 Class A Common Stock
Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 2/10

25-09-2026

Pres. Americas Sanghi Anand was awarded 4.45 Class A Common Stock. Sanghi Anand holds 36,372.77 shares after the transaction.

  • · Pres. Americas Sanghi Anand was awarded 4.45 Class A Common Stock
Cellebrite DI Ltd. 4 neutral materiality 1/10

25-09-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

Vertiv Holdings Co 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

President EMEA Ryan Paul was awarded 3.17 Class A Common Stock. Ryan Paul holds 18,635.07 shares after the transaction.

  • · President EMEA Ryan Paul was awarded 3.17 Class A Common Stock
SEMTECH CORP 4 negative materiality 2/10

25-09-2026

Director Walsh Paul V Jr sold 500 Common Stock at $172.61 (~$86.3K). Walsh Paul V Jr holds 26,600 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director Walsh Paul V Jr sold 500 Common Stock at $172.61 (~$86.3K)
Twist Bioscience Corp 4 negative materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

Chief Executive Officer Leproust Emily M. sold 2,485 Common Stock at $175.23 (~$435K). 10 transactions reported in total. Leproust Emily M. holds 613,699 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Executive Officer Leproust Emily M. sold 2,485 Common Stock at $175.23 (~$435K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Leproust Emily M. sold 945 Common Stock at $176.39 (~$167K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Leproust Emily M. sold 164 Common Stock at $177.17 (~$29.1K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Leproust Emily M. sold 330 Common Stock at $178.67 (~$59K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Leproust Emily M. sold 143 Common Stock at $179.93 (~$25.7K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Leproust Emily M. sold 515 Common Stock at $180.39 (~$92.9K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Leproust Emily M. sold 21 Common Stock at $181.45 (~$3.81K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Leproust Emily M. sold 16 Common Stock at $182.50 (~$2.92K)
Kura Oncology, Inc. 4 negative materiality 6/10

25-09-2026

Chief Scientific Officer Burrows Francis sold 20,726 Common Stock at $10.83 (~$225K). Burrows Francis holds 42,327 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Scientific Officer Burrows Francis exercised/converted 30,000 Common Stock at $6.15 (~$185K)
  • · Chief Scientific Officer Burrows Francis sold 20,726 Common Stock at $10.83 (~$225K)
  • · Chief Scientific Officer Burrows Francis exercised/converted 30,000 Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Beam Therapeutics Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

President Ciaramella Giuseppe gifted 123,407 Common Stock. Ciaramella Giuseppe holds 130,504 shares after the transaction.

  • · President Ciaramella Giuseppe gifted 123,407 Common Stock
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp 4 neutral materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Corales Brian had withheld for taxes 4,798 Class A Common Stock at $24.74 (~$119K). Corales Brian holds 191,573 shares after the transaction.

  • · SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Corales Brian was awarded 12,193 Class A Common Stock
  • · SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Corales Brian had withheld for taxes 4,798 Class A Common Stock at $24.74 (~$119K)
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd 4 negative materiality 5/10

25-09-2026

Chief Technology Officer Cheng Chi Fung sold 7,736 Ordinary Shares at $193.93 (~$1.5M). 7 transactions reported in total. Cheng Chi Fung holds 5,689,897 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Technology Officer Cheng Chi Fung sold 2,100 Ordinary Shares at $190.03 (~$399K)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Cheng Chi Fung sold 2,900 Ordinary Shares at $190.98 (~$554K)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Cheng Chi Fung sold 4,000 Ordinary Shares at $191.87 (~$767K)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Cheng Chi Fung sold 4,700 Ordinary Shares at $192.98 (~$907K)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Cheng Chi Fung sold 7,736 Ordinary Shares at $193.93 (~$1.5M)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Cheng Chi Fung sold 5,364 Ordinary Shares at $195.03 (~$1.05M)
  • · Chief Technology Officer Cheng Chi Fung sold 700 Ordinary Shares at $195.68 (~$137K)
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp 4 neutral materiality 3/10

25-09-2026

EVP, CHIEF LEGAL & COMM & SEC Yang Timothy D. had withheld for taxes 5,270 Class A Common Stock at $24.74 (~$130K). Yang Timothy D. holds 534,783 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP, CHIEF LEGAL & COMM & SEC Yang Timothy D. was awarded 13,392 Class A Common Stock
  • · EVP, CHIEF LEGAL & COMM & SEC Yang Timothy D. had withheld for taxes 5,270 Class A Common Stock at $24.74 (~$130K)
GULFPORT ENERGY CORP 4 negative materiality 4/10

25-09-2026

Director Cutt Timothy J. sold 2,500 Common Stock at $158.98 (~$397K). Cutt Timothy J. holds 27,013 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Cutt Timothy J. sold 2,500 Common Stock at $158.98 (~$397K)

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