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Scott Bennett focuses his practice on venture capital and growth equity transactions, transactions in the digital assets space, IPOs and other capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, board advisory matters and general corporate matters. He is Co‑Head of the Venture Capital & Growth Equity Practice.
Mr. Bennett advises clients across a broad range of industries encompassing traditional areas and emerging technologies. He is a leading practitioner in the technology, fintech and digital assets spaces. He has also counseled numerous clients in the shipping, transportation, energy, energy transition and pharmaceutical sectors.
Notable work highlights include:
- IPOs, direct listings, spin-offs and other similar new public listing transactions for companies such as Alcon, AOL, Bitdeer, Costamare Bulkers, Galaxy Digital, GasLog Partners, Global Brass and Copper, GrafTech International, Jose Cuervo, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood and Symetra Financial
- Company-side venture financings such as Quibi’s $750 million Series C private financing and Robinhood’s $3.4 billion private placement of convertible notes and warrants
- Representations of venture investors such as Brevan Howard Digital, Bristol Myers Squibb, D.E. Shaw, Paradigm and Thrive Capital
- Representations of companies, investors and other clients in the blockchain and digital assets space, including Bitdeer on SEC issues related to its de‑SPAC transaction, Circle on regulatory matters related to its IPO, Robinhood on its IPO, Silvergate Bank in its wind‑down of operations and chapter 11 bankruptcy, Art Blocks in connection with a venture financing round and the underwriters in the first U.S. public offering by Galaxy Digital
- Other equity and debt offerings for companies such as Alcoa, Alcon, Cencora, Cornerstone Chemical, Costamare, GasLog, GasLog Partners, Hain Celestial, Hess Midstream, Marathon Oil, Marathon Petroleum, MPLX, Phillips 66, Qualcomm, Sherwin‑Williams and Weyerhaeuser
- Mergers and acquisitions transactions such as GasLog’s take‑private transaction with BlackRock’s Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund and its subsequent acquisition of GasLog Partners and Star Bulk’s $2.1 billion combination with Eagle Bulk Shipping
Mr. Bennett is a frequent speaker and author on a range of legal topics pertaining to finance, capital markets, venture capital and emerging companies, as well as developments in the areas of fintech and digital assets.
Mr. Bennett was named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer, “Lawyer of the Year” for Corporate Law by The Best Lawyers in America and a “Rising Star” by Law360. He has been repeatedly recognized for his work in the capital markets arena by The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 Latin America and IFLR1000, among others. Additionally, Mr. Bennett has been recognized for his work in the fintech sector by The Legal 500 US and his work in corporate law by The Best Lawyers in America, and he has been named one of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” by Lawdragon.
Mr. Bennett was born in Sarasota, Florida. He received a B.A. in Economics from Duke University in 2002. Mr. Bennett received a J.D. with High Honors from Emory University School of Law in 2006, where he was the First Honor Graduate (i.e., valedictorian) and a member of the Law Journal.
Mr. Bennett joined Cravath in 2006 and was elected a partner in 2013.
Mr. Bennett advises clients across a broad range of industries encompassing traditional areas and emerging technologies. He is a leading practitioner in the technology, fintech and digital assets spaces. He has also counseled numerous clients in the shipping, transportation, energy, energy transition and pharmaceutical sectors.
Notable work highlights include:
- IPOs, direct listings, spin-offs and other similar new public listing transactions for companies such as Alcon, AOL, Bitdeer, Costamare Bulkers, Galaxy Digital, GasLog Partners, Global Brass and Copper, GrafTech International, Jose Cuervo, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood and Symetra Financial
- Company-side venture financings such as Quibi’s $750 million Series C private financing and Robinhood’s $3.4 billion private placement of convertible notes and warrants
- Representations of venture investors such as Brevan Howard Digital, Bristol Myers Squibb, D.E. Shaw, Paradigm and Thrive Capital
- Representations of companies, investors and other clients in the blockchain and digital assets space, including Bitdeer on SEC issues related to its de‑SPAC transaction, Circle on regulatory matters related to its IPO, Robinhood on its IPO, Silvergate Bank in its wind‑down of operations and chapter 11 bankruptcy, Art Blocks in connection with a venture financing round and the underwriters in the first U.S. public offering by Galaxy Digital
- Other equity and debt offerings for companies such as Alcoa, Alcon, Cencora, Cornerstone Chemical, Costamare, GasLog, GasLog Partners, Hain Celestial, Hess Midstream, Marathon Oil, Marathon Petroleum, MPLX, Phillips 66, Qualcomm, Sherwin‑Williams and Weyerhaeuser
- Mergers and acquisitions transactions such as GasLog’s take‑private transaction with BlackRock’s Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund and its subsequent acquisition of GasLog Partners and Star Bulk’s $2.1 billion combination with Eagle Bulk Shipping
Mr. Bennett is a frequent speaker and author on a range of legal topics pertaining to finance, capital markets, venture capital and emerging companies, as well as developments in the areas of fintech and digital assets.
Mr. Bennett was named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer, “Lawyer of the Year” for Corporate Law by The Best Lawyers in America and a “Rising Star” by Law360. He has been repeatedly recognized for his work in the capital markets arena by The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 Latin America and IFLR1000, among others. Additionally, Mr. Bennett has been recognized for his work in the fintech sector by The Legal 500 US and his work in corporate law by The Best Lawyers in America, and he has been named one of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” by Lawdragon.
Mr. Bennett was born in Sarasota, Florida. He received a B.A. in Economics from Duke University in 2002. Mr. Bennett received a J.D. with High Honors from Emory University School of Law in 2006, where he was the First Honor Graduate (i.e., valedictorian) and a member of the Law Journal.
Mr. Bennett joined Cravath in 2006 and was elected a partner in 2013.
Education
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J.D., 2006, Emory University School of Law
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B.A., 2002, Duke University
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
The American Lawyer
- Dealmaker of the Year (2020)
Best Lawyers in America
- Corporate Law (2026-2022)
- Corporate Law: Lawyer of the Year – New York City (2025)
IFLR1000
- Banking - US (2024‑2016)
- Capital Markets - US (2024‑2016)
Law360
- Rising Star: Capital Markets (2018)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024-2021)
The Legal 500 Latin America
- Capital Markets – Latin America: International Firms (2017, 2016, 2015)
- Corporate and M&A – Latin America: International Firms (2017, 2016)
The Legal 500 US
- Capital Markets: Debt Offerings (2024-2020, 2016, 2014)
- Capital Markets: Equity Offerings (2025-2017, 2015, 2014)
- Capital Markets: Global Offerings (2022-2017, 2014)
- Capital Markets: High‑Yield Debt Offerings (2024, 2023, 2015)
- Fintech (2025-2019)
- Technology Transactions (2016)
- Telecoms and Broadcast: Transactions (2018)
Super Lawyers ‑ Rising Stars ‑ New York
- Securities & Corporate Finance (2017, 2016)
Deals & Cases
August 25, 2025
MPLX LP’s $4.5 Billion Registered Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $4.5 billion registered senior notes offering of MPLX LP, a master limited partnership formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation. MPLX LP owns, operates, develops and acquires pipelines and other midstream assets related to the transportation and storage of crude oil, refined products and other hydrocarbon-based products. The transaction closed on August 11, 2025.
Deals & Cases
July 01, 2025
Circle’s Regulatory Clarity Amidst IPO Process
Cravath represented Circle Internet Financial, LLC on SEC regulatory matters concerning the non‑applicability of securities laws to payment stablecoins, concurrent with Circle Internet Group Inc.’s initial public offering.
Deals & Cases
June 17, 2025
Galaxy Digital Inc.’s First SEC‑Registered Underwritten Offering of Class A Common Stock
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $683.6 million registered underwritten offering of Class A common stock of Galaxy Digital Inc., a global leader in digital assets and artificial intelligence infrastructure, delivering enduring solutions that accelerate the future digital economy. This was Galaxy Digital Inc.’s first underwritten public offering of its Class A common stock as a listed company on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The transaction closed on June 3, 2025.
Deals & Cases
June 13, 2025
Hess Midstream LP’s Registered Secondary Offering of Class A Common Stock
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $559 million registered secondary offering of class A common stock of Hess Midstream LP, a fee‑based, growth‑oriented, limited partnership formed by Hess Midstream GP LP and Hess Infrastructure Partners GP LLC to own, operate, develop and acquire a diverse set of midstream assets and provide fee‑based services to Hess Corporation and third‑party customers. The transaction closed on May 30, 2025.
Deals & Cases
June 05, 2025
Cencora, Inc.’s €1 Billion Registered Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the €1 billion registered senior notes offering of Cencora, Inc., a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. The transaction closed on May 22, 2025.
Publications
August 11, 2025
Cravath Venture Capital & Growth Equity Insights: 2025 Mid‑Year Market Update
On August 11, 2025, Cravath published the latest edition of its Venture Capital & Growth Equity Insights newsletter, which has been redesigned to provide greater insight into global venture capital and related activity during the first half of 2025 and outlook for the rest of the year. Key takeaways from this edition include:
Publications
June 12, 2025
SEC Solicits Public Comment on the Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Private Issuer Status
On June 11, 2025, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “SEC Solicits Public Comment on the Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Private Issuer Status.” The memo examines a concept release recently published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to seek public comment on whether to revise the “foreign private issuer” definition in light of shifting trends in the characteristics of the FPI population.
Publications
June 06, 2025
Scott Bennett, Nick Dorsey, Virginia Anderson and Ellen Park Co‑Author U.S. Chapter of 2025 Chambers Venture Capital Guide
Cravath partners D. Scott Bennett and Nicholas A. Dorsey and of counsels Virginia M. Anderson and Ellen H. Park co‑authored the U.S. Law and Practice chapter of the Chambers Venture Capital Guide, which was published in May 2025. The guide, which is part of the publisher’s Global Practice Guides series, provides the latest legal information on trends in the venture capital market; fund structures, economics and regulation; investments in VC companies; government subsidies and tax; employee incentivization and exits in the 26 jurisdictions covered. The U.S. Law and Practice chapter examines how the artificial intelligence sector drove momentum in the venture capital market throughout the past year; the continued prevalence of “down round” raises, bridge financing solutions and alternative financing solutions for companies that have faced financing challenges; typical venture capital fund structure in the United States and more.
Publications
February 06, 2025
Cravath Venture Capital & Growth Equity Insights: 2024 Recap and 2025 Outlook
On February 5, 2025, Cravath published the latest edition of its Cravath Venture Capital & Growth Equity Insights newsletter (formerly the Cravath Emerging Company and Venture Capital Insights newsletter), entitled “2024 Recap and 2025 Outlook.” The newsletter provides an overview of global venture capital and related activity during the second half of 2024 and examines emerging fundraising opportunities, key exit trends and increasing secondaries markets activity; offers insights on artificial intelligence investment and cryptocurrency valuation; and provides updates on regulatory developments.
Activities
November 13, 2024
Scott Bennett and Nick Dorsey Participate in CFGI Webcast on US Listings by Foreign Private Issuers
On November 13, 2024, Cravath partners D. Scott Bennett and Nicholas A. Dorsey participated in a webcast entitled “Navigating the Market for Foreign Private Issuers: Unpacking Regulatory Challenges for FPIs in Today’s Economic Landscape,” which was hosted by global accounting and business advisory firm CFGI. During the webcast, Scott and Nick discussed the regulatory and economic challenges faced by foreign private issuers in today's complex financial landscape and the critical issues influencing foreign entities seeking to navigate the U.S. capital markets.
Scott Bennett focuses his practice on venture capital and growth equity transactions, transactions in the digital assets space, IPOs and other capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, board advisory matters and general corporate matters. He is Co‑Head of the Venture Capital & Growth Equity Practice.
Mr. Bennett advises clients across a broad range of industries encompassing traditional areas and emerging technologies. He is a leading practitioner in the technology, fintech and digital assets spaces. He has also counseled numerous clients in the shipping, transportation, energy, energy transition and pharmaceutical sectors.
Notable work highlights include:
- IPOs, direct listings, spin-offs and other similar new public listing transactions for companies such as Alcon, AOL, Bitdeer, Costamare Bulkers, Galaxy Digital, GasLog Partners, Global Brass and Copper, GrafTech International, Jose Cuervo, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood and Symetra Financial
- Company-side venture financings such as Quibi’s $750 million Series C private financing and Robinhood’s $3.4 billion private placement of convertible notes and warrants
- Representations of venture investors such as Brevan Howard Digital, Bristol Myers Squibb, D.E. Shaw, Paradigm and Thrive Capital
- Representations of companies, investors and other clients in the blockchain and digital assets space, including Bitdeer on SEC issues related to its de‑SPAC transaction, Circle on regulatory matters related to its IPO, Robinhood on its IPO, Silvergate Bank in its wind‑down of operations and chapter 11 bankruptcy, Art Blocks in connection with a venture financing round and the underwriters in the first U.S. public offering by Galaxy Digital
- Other equity and debt offerings for companies such as Alcoa, Alcon, Cencora, Cornerstone Chemical, Costamare, GasLog, GasLog Partners, Hain Celestial, Hess Midstream, Marathon Oil, Marathon Petroleum, MPLX, Phillips 66, Qualcomm, Sherwin‑Williams and Weyerhaeuser
- Mergers and acquisitions transactions such as GasLog’s take‑private transaction with BlackRock’s Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund and its subsequent acquisition of GasLog Partners and Star Bulk’s $2.1 billion combination with Eagle Bulk Shipping
Mr. Bennett is a frequent speaker and author on a range of legal topics pertaining to finance, capital markets, venture capital and emerging companies, as well as developments in the areas of fintech and digital assets.
Mr. Bennett was named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer, “Lawyer of the Year” for Corporate Law by The Best Lawyers in America and a “Rising Star” by Law360. He has been repeatedly recognized for his work in the capital markets arena by The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 Latin America and IFLR1000, among others. Additionally, Mr. Bennett has been recognized for his work in the fintech sector by The Legal 500 US and his work in corporate law by The Best Lawyers in America, and he has been named one of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” by Lawdragon.
Mr. Bennett was born in Sarasota, Florida. He received a B.A. in Economics from Duke University in 2002. Mr. Bennett received a J.D. with High Honors from Emory University School of Law in 2006, where he was the First Honor Graduate (i.e., valedictorian) and a member of the Law Journal.
Mr. Bennett joined Cravath in 2006 and was elected a partner in 2013.
Mr. Bennett advises clients across a broad range of industries encompassing traditional areas and emerging technologies. He is a leading practitioner in the technology, fintech and digital assets spaces. He has also counseled numerous clients in the shipping, transportation, energy, energy transition and pharmaceutical sectors.
Notable work highlights include:
- IPOs, direct listings, spin-offs and other similar new public listing transactions for companies such as Alcon, AOL, Bitdeer, Costamare Bulkers, Galaxy Digital, GasLog Partners, Global Brass and Copper, GrafTech International, Jose Cuervo, Radius Global Infrastructure, Robinhood and Symetra Financial
- Company-side venture financings such as Quibi’s $750 million Series C private financing and Robinhood’s $3.4 billion private placement of convertible notes and warrants
- Representations of venture investors such as Brevan Howard Digital, Bristol Myers Squibb, D.E. Shaw, Paradigm and Thrive Capital
- Representations of companies, investors and other clients in the blockchain and digital assets space, including Bitdeer on SEC issues related to its de‑SPAC transaction, Circle on regulatory matters related to its IPO, Robinhood on its IPO, Silvergate Bank in its wind‑down of operations and chapter 11 bankruptcy, Art Blocks in connection with a venture financing round and the underwriters in the first U.S. public offering by Galaxy Digital
- Other equity and debt offerings for companies such as Alcoa, Alcon, Cencora, Cornerstone Chemical, Costamare, GasLog, GasLog Partners, Hain Celestial, Hess Midstream, Marathon Oil, Marathon Petroleum, MPLX, Phillips 66, Qualcomm, Sherwin‑Williams and Weyerhaeuser
- Mergers and acquisitions transactions such as GasLog’s take‑private transaction with BlackRock’s Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund and its subsequent acquisition of GasLog Partners and Star Bulk’s $2.1 billion combination with Eagle Bulk Shipping
Mr. Bennett is a frequent speaker and author on a range of legal topics pertaining to finance, capital markets, venture capital and emerging companies, as well as developments in the areas of fintech and digital assets.
Mr. Bennett was named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer, “Lawyer of the Year” for Corporate Law by The Best Lawyers in America and a “Rising Star” by Law360. He has been repeatedly recognized for his work in the capital markets arena by The Legal 500 US, The Legal 500 Latin America and IFLR1000, among others. Additionally, Mr. Bennett has been recognized for his work in the fintech sector by The Legal 500 US and his work in corporate law by The Best Lawyers in America, and he has been named one of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” by Lawdragon.
Mr. Bennett was born in Sarasota, Florida. He received a B.A. in Economics from Duke University in 2002. Mr. Bennett received a J.D. with High Honors from Emory University School of Law in 2006, where he was the First Honor Graduate (i.e., valedictorian) and a member of the Law Journal.
Mr. Bennett joined Cravath in 2006 and was elected a partner in 2013.
Education
-
J.D., 2006, Emory University School of Law
-
B.A., 2002, Duke University
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
The American Lawyer
- Dealmaker of the Year (2020)
Best Lawyers in America
- Corporate Law (2026-2022)
- Corporate Law: Lawyer of the Year – New York City (2025)
IFLR1000
- Banking - US (2024‑2016)
- Capital Markets - US (2024‑2016)
Law360
- Rising Star: Capital Markets (2018)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024-2021)
The Legal 500 Latin America
- Capital Markets – Latin America: International Firms (2017, 2016, 2015)
- Corporate and M&A – Latin America: International Firms (2017, 2016)
The Legal 500 US
- Capital Markets: Debt Offerings (2024-2020, 2016, 2014)
- Capital Markets: Equity Offerings (2025-2017, 2015, 2014)
- Capital Markets: Global Offerings (2022-2017, 2014)
- Capital Markets: High‑Yield Debt Offerings (2024, 2023, 2015)
- Fintech (2025-2019)
- Technology Transactions (2016)
- Telecoms and Broadcast: Transactions (2018)
Super Lawyers ‑ Rising Stars ‑ New York
- Securities & Corporate Finance (2017, 2016)
Deals & Cases
August 25, 2025
MPLX LP’s $4.5 Billion Registered Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $4.5 billion registered senior notes offering of MPLX LP, a master limited partnership formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation. MPLX LP owns, operates, develops and acquires pipelines and other midstream assets related to the transportation and storage of crude oil, refined products and other hydrocarbon-based products. The transaction closed on August 11, 2025.
Deals & Cases
July 01, 2025
Circle’s Regulatory Clarity Amidst IPO Process
Cravath represented Circle Internet Financial, LLC on SEC regulatory matters concerning the non‑applicability of securities laws to payment stablecoins, concurrent with Circle Internet Group Inc.’s initial public offering.
Deals & Cases
June 17, 2025
Galaxy Digital Inc.’s First SEC‑Registered Underwritten Offering of Class A Common Stock
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $683.6 million registered underwritten offering of Class A common stock of Galaxy Digital Inc., a global leader in digital assets and artificial intelligence infrastructure, delivering enduring solutions that accelerate the future digital economy. This was Galaxy Digital Inc.’s first underwritten public offering of its Class A common stock as a listed company on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The transaction closed on June 3, 2025.
Deals & Cases
June 13, 2025
Hess Midstream LP’s Registered Secondary Offering of Class A Common Stock
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $559 million registered secondary offering of class A common stock of Hess Midstream LP, a fee‑based, growth‑oriented, limited partnership formed by Hess Midstream GP LP and Hess Infrastructure Partners GP LLC to own, operate, develop and acquire a diverse set of midstream assets and provide fee‑based services to Hess Corporation and third‑party customers. The transaction closed on May 30, 2025.
Deals & Cases
June 05, 2025
Cencora, Inc.’s €1 Billion Registered Senior Notes Offering
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the €1 billion registered senior notes offering of Cencora, Inc., a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. The transaction closed on May 22, 2025.
Publications
August 11, 2025
Cravath Venture Capital & Growth Equity Insights: 2025 Mid‑Year Market Update
On August 11, 2025, Cravath published the latest edition of its Venture Capital & Growth Equity Insights newsletter, which has been redesigned to provide greater insight into global venture capital and related activity during the first half of 2025 and outlook for the rest of the year. Key takeaways from this edition include:
Publications
June 12, 2025
SEC Solicits Public Comment on the Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Private Issuer Status
On June 11, 2025, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “SEC Solicits Public Comment on the Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Private Issuer Status.” The memo examines a concept release recently published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to seek public comment on whether to revise the “foreign private issuer” definition in light of shifting trends in the characteristics of the FPI population.
Publications
June 06, 2025
Scott Bennett, Nick Dorsey, Virginia Anderson and Ellen Park Co‑Author U.S. Chapter of 2025 Chambers Venture Capital Guide
Cravath partners D. Scott Bennett and Nicholas A. Dorsey and of counsels Virginia M. Anderson and Ellen H. Park co‑authored the U.S. Law and Practice chapter of the Chambers Venture Capital Guide, which was published in May 2025. The guide, which is part of the publisher’s Global Practice Guides series, provides the latest legal information on trends in the venture capital market; fund structures, economics and regulation; investments in VC companies; government subsidies and tax; employee incentivization and exits in the 26 jurisdictions covered. The U.S. Law and Practice chapter examines how the artificial intelligence sector drove momentum in the venture capital market throughout the past year; the continued prevalence of “down round” raises, bridge financing solutions and alternative financing solutions for companies that have faced financing challenges; typical venture capital fund structure in the United States and more.
Publications
February 06, 2025
Cravath Venture Capital & Growth Equity Insights: 2024 Recap and 2025 Outlook
On February 5, 2025, Cravath published the latest edition of its Cravath Venture Capital & Growth Equity Insights newsletter (formerly the Cravath Emerging Company and Venture Capital Insights newsletter), entitled “2024 Recap and 2025 Outlook.” The newsletter provides an overview of global venture capital and related activity during the second half of 2024 and examines emerging fundraising opportunities, key exit trends and increasing secondaries markets activity; offers insights on artificial intelligence investment and cryptocurrency valuation; and provides updates on regulatory developments.
Activities
November 13, 2024
Scott Bennett and Nick Dorsey Participate in CFGI Webcast on US Listings by Foreign Private Issuers
On November 13, 2024, Cravath partners D. Scott Bennett and Nicholas A. Dorsey participated in a webcast entitled “Navigating the Market for Foreign Private Issuers: Unpacking Regulatory Challenges for FPIs in Today’s Economic Landscape,” which was hosted by global accounting and business advisory firm CFGI. During the webcast, Scott and Nick discussed the regulatory and economic challenges faced by foreign private issuers in today's complex financial landscape and the critical issues influencing foreign entities seeking to navigate the U.S. capital markets.
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