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TIP809: The Real Estate Data Empire Making a $5 Billion Bet: CoStar Group w/ Shawn O'Malley & Daniel Mahncke
2026/04/23
Shawn O'Malley and Daniel Mahncke explore CoStar Group (ticker: CSGP), the dominant provider of commercial real estate data and analytics, and assess whether the company's massive $5 billion bet on Homes.com can successfully crack the residential real estate market dominated by Zillow, or whether this ambitious expansion will destroy shareholder value.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:42 - Why the company has delivered nearly 60 consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth
00:09:17 - How CoStar built a dominant, near-monopoly position in commercial real estate data and analytics
00:18:30 - How CoStar generates roughly 50% profit margins on its core B2B business
00:44:12 - What makes CoStar's data moat so durable and difficult for competitors to replicate
00:48:12 - How the company's acquisition-driven strategy has fueled decades of growth
00:56:22 - Why CoStar is investing $5 billion into Homes.com to take on Zillow and Realtor.com
00:58:21 - Competitive landscape in the residential real estate marketplace
01:08:41 - Whether CoStar's massive residential bet will pay off or destroy shareholder value
01:23:57 - How Shawn and Daniel value CoStar and whether CSGP belongs in the portfolio
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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TIP808: Current Market Opportunities w/ Daniel Mahncke & Clay Finck
2026/04/19
On today's episode, Clay is joined by Daniel Mahncke to discuss the companies they find most interesting in today’s market. They discuss Mercado Libre’s long-term growth potential, Amazon’s expanding earnings power driven by AI and robotics, and how AI could impact Constellation Software and other related companies. They wrap up the discussion by touching on a company that AI is very unlikely to disrupt — Hermès.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro00:10:08 - Why Mercado Libre continues to grow rapidly despite short-term margin pressure00:17:19 - How Mercado Libre’s ecosystem creates long-term advantages in e-commerce and fintech00:25:06 - Why Amazon’s investments in AI and robotics could significantly expand margins00:23:21 - How AWS and AI infrastructure demand position Amazon for long-term growth01:07:40 - The real risks AI poses to SaaS and vertical market software businesses00:40:03 - Why companies like Constellation Software may remain more resilient than investors fear01:14:20 - Daniel’s thoughts on Hermès after the recent 40% pullback in the stock
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Related Episode: TIP804: Kinsale Capital Stock Deep Dive w/ Clay Finck & Daniel Mahncke.
Related Episode: TIVP058: Hermes: The Most Prestigious Luxury Brand in the World w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley.
Related Episode: TIVP060: Constellation Software (CSU): Historic Drawdown, Historic Buying Opportunity w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley.
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TIP807: Portfolio Review: Analyzing Holdings and Watchlist Companies for 2026 w/ Daniel Mahncke, Shawn O'Malley, & Kyle Grieve
2026/04/16
Daniel Mahncke, Shawn O'Malley, and Kyle Grieve take a closer look at the Intrinsic Value Portfolio and some of the high-priority watchlist companies. The episode covers high-conviction portfolio holdings such as Airbnb, Universal Music Group, Reddit, and Exor, as well as watchlist companies like FICO, Trade Desk, and Nintendo. They also cover companies that might need to leave the portfolio today. Candidates are TransDigm and Copart.
For each, the question is the same: what are the key points of the investment thesis, has the thesis held up, and does the current valuation still make sense?
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:10 - The key thesis behind Exor
00:16:16 - The key thesis behind TransDigm and our thoughts on Copart
00:33:05 - The key thesis behind Reddit
00:43:54 - The key thesis behind Airbnb
01:01:41 - The key thesis behind Universal Music Group
01:13:54 - Our thoughts on Trade Desk
01:27:42 - Our thoughts on FICO
01:36:40 - Our thoughts on Nintendo
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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Podcasts: Exor, TransDigm, Copart, Reddit, Airbnb, Universal Music Group, Trade Desk, FICO.
Newsletters: Exor, TransDigm, Copart, Reddit, Airbnb, Universal Music Group, Trade Desk, FICO.
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RWH067: Prudent Investing In Perilous Times w/ Matthew McLennan
2026/04/12
In this episode, William Green talks with Matthew McLennan, who oversees about $130 billion at First Eagle Investments. Matt is head of the firm’s Global Value team & a portfolio manager of its Global Value, Global Equity, International Value, International Equity & US Value strategies. Here, he explores how to build resilient wealth by patiently holding a “non-uniform” portfolio of scarce assets that should endure & prosper even in difficult conditions. This episode provides a time-tested survival strategy for investors looking to navigate this period of extreme uncertainty.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro00:02:14 - Why Matthew McLennan thinks investors should prepare for turmoil.00:17:43 - How to construct a resilient portfolio by thinking like a gardener.00:19:38 - Why Matt loves businesses with scarce assets in mundane industries.00:23:02 - Why survival is the key to investment success.00:23:33 - How cash & gold provide a ballast in the event of unexpected storms.00:26:28 - Why he’s wary of a highly concentrated investment strategy.00:51:07 - How patience has become a powerful edge in a hyperactive world.00:57:17 - How to build long-term success by focusing on process, not rewards.01:05:28 - How to think better by harnessing our right-brain capabilities.01:23:05 - Why “what’s hot today” is likely to produce terrible investment returns.01:25:10 - How studying wine & playing backgammon help him as an investor.01:29:04 - Why he favors a team-based approach, instead of being a lone wolf.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Inquire about William Green’s Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass.
Thucydides’ book, History of the Peloponnesian War.
Daniel Yergin’s book, The Prize.
John Cochrane’s book, The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level.
Peter Matthiessen’s book, The Snow Leopard.
Iain McGilchrist’s book, The Matter with Things.
David Galenson’s book, Old Masters and Young Geniuses.
Charles de Montesquieu’s book, The Spirit of the Laws.
Stephen Wolfram’s book, A New Kind of Science.
Winston Churchill’s book, My Early Life.
William Green’s book, Richer, Wiser, Happier.
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TIP806: Wise PLC w/ Kyle Grieve and Daniel Mahncke
2026/04/10
Kyle Grieve is joined by co-host Daniel Mahncke to discuss Wise PLC, a London-listed FinTech company that enables cheap and fast cross-border payments by matching local flows rather than moving money internationally through costly SWIFT networks.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:45 - The clever mechanism Wise uses to move money without actually crossing borders
00:09:14 - Why two Estonians at a London party ended up disrupting global banking
00:13:44 - How Wise earns revenue from four streams
00:21:44 - Which of Wise's three competitor industries is the most threatening and why
00:26:04 - How fast payments have become at Wise
00:42:12 - Why deliberately lowering your own prices can be a sign of business strength
01:08:12 - The flywheel that makes Wise harder to beat, the larger it grows
01:10:35 - What to make of the CEO controversy
01:23:51 - How Wise's capital allocation stacks up against Buffett's ultimate litmus test
01:30:26 - What the numbers suggest investors could earn holding Wise
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Read more on Wise, featured in Wall Street’s Blind Spots.
Listen to a conversation with Wise’s CEO, Kristo Käärmann.
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TIP805: Stock Market Maestros w/ Kyle Grieve
2026/04/05
Kyle discusses Stock Market Maestros, revealing that elite fund managers succeed not by picking winners the majority of the time, but by making dramatically more on their wins than they lose on their losses. Through profiling world-class fund managers, the book proves that disciplined execution, such as how you size, hold, and exit positions, ultimately matters more than stock selection itself.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:43 - The five investor archetypes and why behavior determines investing success
00:06:37 - How three key metrics identify truly skilled investors from lucky ones
00:09:36 - Why a 49% hit rate can still massively outperform the market
00:10:01 - How the best investors make 1.87x more on winners than losers
00:11:06 - Why riding winners longer matters more than finding the next great idea
00:12:59 - How different selling strategies suit different investing styles and timeframes
00:18:20 - Why losers consume disproportionate mental energy relative to portfolio weight
00:32:28 - How small position sizes allow larger losses without destroying overall returns
00:53:04 - Why changing your thesis to fit reality is a major red flag
01:07:40 - Why execution and position sizing matter as much as stock selection
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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TIP804: Kinsale Capital Stock Deep Dive w/ Clay Finck & Daniel Mahncke
2026/04/03
On today's episode, Clay is joined by Daniel Mahncke to break down Kinsale Capital. Kinsale is a specialty insurer that has quietly become one of the most exceptional businesses in the financial sector by dominating the Excess & Surplus insurance market.
Clay and Daniel break down the DNA of this wonderful business, and if the recent drawdown in the stock is a compelling opportunity for value investors.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:32 - An overview of the insurance industry and how Kinsale fits into the bigger picture
00:17:32 - The durable competitive advantages that Kinsale has built
00:20:19 - The advantages of keeping underwriting in-house in the Excess & Surplus market
00:35:04 - What is driving Kinsale’s incredibly low combined ratio
00:39:29 - Why it’s focus on the E&S market and smaller accounts is a moat in itself
01:07:25 - Kinsale’s valuation and primary risks to monitor for investors
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Related Episode: TIP780: Top Stocks for 2026 w/ Shawn O'Malley, Daniel Mahncke, & Clay Finck.
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TIP803: How Economics and Art Shape Better Investors w/ Kyle Grieve
2026/03/29
Kyle Grieve discusses key mental models from economics and art and how they apply to investing and decision-making. He explores economic concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand, optimization, specialization, efficiency, competition, and bubbles, illustrating them with real-world business examples. Then he shifts gears to art, examining things such as audience, contrast, framing, and narrative, emphasizing how they shape investor behaviour and decision-making.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:22 - How scarcity drives value and luxury brands engineer demand
00:07:40 - Why Costco wins by reducing scarcity and leveraging scale
00:09:03 - How supply and demand influence stock prices and volatility
00:10:53 - Why economic cycles impact nearly all businesses over time
00:12:38 - How COVID reshaped demand across industries and markets
00:14:19 - The risks of cyclical investing and the benefits of steady compounders
00:15:34 - How optimization can backfire in business and biology
00:19:49 - Why specialization has trade-offs and why investing legends often stay generalists
00:29:58 - The tension between competition, monopolies, and market structure
00:35:14 - How bubbles form through demand surges and investor psychology
00:38:45 - Why great management teams leverage audience building to build the right type of shareholder base
00:43:34 - How contrast framing and narrative shape investor decisions
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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TIP802: When Genius Was Just Luck: The Go-Go Years w/ Kyle Grieve
2026/03/27
In today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the speculative boom of the 1960s “Go-Go Years” as presented in John Brooks’ book, highlighting the dangers of euphoria, leverage, and financial engineering. He explores case studies like Ross Perot, Edward Gilbert, Atlantic Acceptance, and Gerry Tsai to reveal how incentives, momentum, and fraud can distort markets. The episode ultimately emphasizes timeless investing lessons around valuation discipline, skepticism, and aligning incentives with long-term outcomes.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:02 - About the Nifty Fifty’s rise and the dangers of extreme valuation multiples
00:03:34 - Why great businesses can still be poor investments at high prices
00:05:07 - About Ross Perot’s EDS and the psychology of ignoring market volatility
00:09:45 - The dangers of leverage through Edward Gilbert’s collapse
00:16:13 - Why sharing stock ideas can create unintended consequences
00:19:32 - How fraud fueled Atlantic Acceptance’s explosive growth
00:29:17 - Why rapid growth without explanation signals potential risk
00:33:28 - Gerry Tsai’s momentum strategy and performance-chasing cycles
00:42:07 - How conglomerates used financial engineering to create illusory value
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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TIP801: Value Investing Meets Venture Capital w/ Kyle Grieve
2026/03/22
In today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses lessons from venture capital that long-term value investors can apply to improve decision-making. He explores concepts such as power laws, network effects, de-risking investments, and the importance of holding high-potential businesses.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:23 - How venture capital power laws shape investing returns and portfolio outcomes
00:06:19 - Why a tiny number of winners dominate most long-term investing results
00:08:41 - Why selling potential power-law winners early can severely damage portfolio performance
00:08:41 - How modest portfolio contributors can evolve into massive long-term winners
00:09:21 - Why accepting losses is the cost of capturing outsized investing returns
00:11:25 - How Moore’s Law and Metcalfe’s Law create powerful technology-driven investment opportunities
00:13:34 - Why investors should scale positions as businesses become progressively de-risked
00:25:41 - How unpopular or overlooked businesses can generate exceptional long-term investment returns
00:32:24 - Why averaging up in strong businesses can outperform traditional value strategies
00:57:06 - How long-horizon arbitrage allows investors to benefit from fundamental business improvement
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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TIP800: Navigating an AI-Driven Market w/ François Rochon
2026/03/20
On today's episode, Clay is joined by François Rochon to discuss his 2025 annual letter and the key themes shaping markets in 2025. He also digs into his top holdings, including Constellation Software, Alphabet, and Meta.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:18 - François's key takeaways and lessons from 2025
00:03:58- Why François views AI as a revolution on par with the early internet
00:07:04 - The circular investment dynamic in AI infrastructure and what it means for companies like Nvidia
00:11:46 - How Alphabet and Meta are using massive capex spending to both defend and grow their businesses
00:17:52 - Why François believes shares of Constellation Software are cheap despite the AI-driven sell-off in software stocks
00:30:03 - What made Mark Leonard one of François's favorite CEOs
00:42:09 - Why François sold CarMax after 18 years
01:11:29 - The three essential qualities every successful long-term investor must develop
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BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Rochon’s firm: Giverny Capital.
Rochon’s annual letters.
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TIP799: The Davis Dynasty w/ Kyle Grieve
2026/03/15
Kyle Grieve discusses the remarkable story of the Davis Dynasty, a multi-generational investing family that compounded wealth through discipline, focus, and a deep understanding of insurance businesses. He explores the philosophies of Shelby Davis, his son Shelby Cullom Davis, and his grandson Chris Davis.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:44 - How and why Shelby Davis entered investing later in life
00:06:31 - Why frugality shaped Davis’s investing philosophy
00:11:57 - How insurance became Davis’s core compounding engine
00:14:54 - Why stocks beat bonds during inflationary decades
00:17:16 - How Davis utilized leverage
00:20:20 - What the “Davis Double Play” is and how to use it
00:34:58 - Why an early winning track record can be a dangerous thing
00:54:26 - How a few long-held businesses created the Davis dynasty’s wealth
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here.
Read The Davis Dynasty.
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Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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TIP798: Nintendo Stock Deep Dive w/ Clay Finck
2026/03/13
In this episode, Clay breaks down the fascinating history and business model of Nintendo, one of the most iconic entertainment companies in the world.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:58 - How Nintendo evolved from a playing card company into one of the world’s most influential gaming businesses
00:14:13 - How movies, theme parks, and mobile apps help extend Nintendo’s intellectual property
00:22:48 - The strategic shift from one-time console sales to recurring revenue
00:26:21 - Why the Switch 2 could expand Nintendo’s ecosystem
00:29:25 - How the Nintendo Switch transformed the company’s business model and profitability
00:47:00 - Why iconic franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon form the foundation of Nintendo’s competitive moat
00:52:51 - Whether Nintendo’s current valuation offers an attractive opportunity for long-term investors
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here.
The Intrinsic Value Podcast’s episode on Nintendo.
Crossroads Capital Shareholder Letters.
Follow Clay on X and LinkedIn.
Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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TIP797: Born To Be Wired w/ Kyle Grieve
2026/03/08
Kyle Grieve discusses the life and career of legendary capital allocator John Malone and details the at times complex strategies that helped him compound capital over decades.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:55 - How Malone uncovered fraud and took over Jerrold
00:06:20 - Why risk assessment shaped his “what if not” framework
00:09:21 - How he chose TCI over higher-paying offers
00:11:29 - Creative leverage strategies to survive heavy debt
00:13:23 - Why EBITDA helped reframe TCI’s cash economics
00:55:17 - How clustering acquisitions built regional cable dominance
00:18:51 - The Liberty Media spinoff and tax-efficient structuring
00:44:06 - Asymmetric bets that created massive upside for shareholders
00:34:34 - Lessons from disruption and Netflix’s streaming threat
00:48:54 - Malone’s thoughts on leadership, decentralization, and long-term capital allocation
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here.
Buy Born To Be Wired here.
Listen to my episode on the Cable Cowboys here.
Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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NEW TO THE SHOW?
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Browse through all our episodes here.
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TIP796: Die with Zero & Linde Stock Analysis w/ Clay Finck
2026/03/06
Clay explores Bill Perkins’ book Die with Zero, which challenges the traditional mindset of accumulating wealth at all costs and instead encourages readers to think more intentionally about how and when they spend their money.
In the second segment, Clay shifts gears to analyze Linde PLC, the global industrial gas powerhouse. He explains why Linde may represent an attractive opportunity in today’s market.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:40 - Why optimizing for life experiences may matter more than maximizing net worth
00:23:56 - Why you should consider giving money to your kids earlier in life rather than later
00:27:28 - The tradeoff between compounding money and compounding memories
00:31:26 - The concept of time-bucketing your life to maximize fulfillment
00:35:42 - An overview of Linde PLC’s business and its strong competitive position
00:46:56 - Why Linde is an attractive opportunity to consider with AI disrupting so many different industries
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here.
Bill Perkins’ book: Die with Zero.
Follow Clay on X and LinkedIn.
Related books mentioned in the podcast.
Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed.
NEW TO THE SHOW?
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook.
Browse through all our episodes here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
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Constructive feedback
I love the podcast. It is very good! Just one suggestion: less is more! I heard a musician at a concert say he got that advice and was now reducing hi...
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High quality signal in a noisy world
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Bill Priest interview is fantastic!
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Get together every quarter please. 🙏🏻
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