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2024-02-29-accounts

The College of General Dentistry

Charity No. 1002769

Company No. 02586636

Trustees' Report and Unaudited Accounts

29 February 2024

The College of General Dentistry Contents

Pages
Trustees' Annual Report 2
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Summary Income and Expenditure Account 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Accounts 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 18

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The College of General Dentistry Trustees Annual Report

The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 29 February 2024.

Chair of Trustee’s Report for period March 2023 to February 2024

The early stages of development of the College have taken us on a considerable journey: a thorough reassessment of our role as a professional body, identifying where we can make the most effective difference for patients and public, whilst drawing on the talent of our membership and the established credentials of the organisation: “setting standards, supporting careers”.

Fellowship of the College, in particular, has become a well-established mark of achievement and capability – and our Fellows are amongst the most enthusiastic supporters both of our mission and our aspirations toward a Royal Charter. It is through growth in the number of Fellows that we have been able to secure the College’s base of income and start looking forward with a more strategic perspective.

Our twice-a-year Fellows Receptions are, not surprisingly, providing the heartbeat of the College, and consistently oversubscribed. We have been gathering at the Cutlers Hall in London, providing a perfect environment for engaging with peers amongst our remarkable leadership community. In this post-COVID era, the value of such personal interaction should not be underestimated.

In the transition from FGDP to an independent College, it’s been vital for us to demonstrate that we remain good custodians of clinical standards and guidance in general practice. A key development will be the review of the keystone publication, Standards in Dentistry, to be consulted upon through 2024 – and our other authoritative guidance publications will continue to be reviewed on a consistent and dependable cycle thereafter.

We are acutely aware that postgraduate dental training has become a confusing, as well as expensive concern in recent years; and it has become increasingly clear that the College should not try to compete where others offer credible qualifications. With this in mind, we have moved to close the small number of courses that the College inherited from FGDP, and for which candidature has recently dried up. Our attention is now focused on alternative ways to support practitioners in making these key decisions, so that they can have confidence in the investment of their time and money.

The prestigious College Medal was awarded in 2023 to Dr Andrew Hadden, for exceptional service of the dental profession and its patients in a manner aligned with the values and mission of the College. Most well-known for his Editorship of Clinical Examination and Record Keeping: Good Practice Guidelines ¸ Andrew has been a self-effacing but deeply committed contributor to the work of the former FGDP(UK) and new College.

We were overjoyed to learn of the elevation of our Hon Founding President, Prof Nairn Wilson CBE, to a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours of 2023 (the first dentist to be so recognised for many years). His personal vision for the new College continues to inspire so many of us.

We have continued to build on the policy influence that the College has established, with positive relationships being fostered with many key stakeholders. In March 2023, the President had the opportunity to address a Parliamentary Select Committee meeting on the future of dentistry, and in December, he participated in a round-table meeting with the Minister for Primary Care, alongside a host of other opportunities to share the College’s perspective on the dental “ecosystem”.

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The College of General Dentistry

Trustees Annual Report

With so much concern about the future of the workforce, we have been exploring ways for the College to support early career dental professionals. In November 2023, we ran a “NextGen leadership” meeting, with a group of ambitious young people in the final stages of undergraduate training and their first year in practice. Supported by senior practitioners as facilitators, we explored with them the opportunities and challenges of leadership in the fast-evolving environment of practice.

The Primary Dental Journal continues to provide an invaluable reference for our members. Particular praise has been received for the Winter 2023 issue on dental trauma, guest edited by Beth Burns of Glasgow Dental Hospital, and the two-part series on aesthetic dentistry in the Summer and Autumn, guest edited by Subir Banerji and Shamir Mehta. The journal continues to grow in its international reputation under the confident Editorship of Prof Igor Blum.

2024 marks the end of tenure for the College’s first President, Dr Abhi Pal, who has led with unending enthusiasm and energy, and a new process for selecting his successor was agreed by the College’s Trustees and Council, opening the opportunity to all College Members & Fellows.

With the departure of Elizabeth Kay and Lesley Pan from the Trustee Board, we are pleased to welcome Marie Parker FCGDent as a dental Trustee, and Jane Clarke as independent Trustee. Marie brings new perspectives as an academic and former Dental Nurse, whilst Jane’s guidance will be invaluable on governance matters, following her past role with the Royal College of Nursing in particular. Finally, I’d like to express my personal thanks to colleagues: my fellow Trustees, members of the College Council, Faculty Boards and staff. Membership is at its heart of what we do, and we are enormously grateful for the support and confidence they have shown in our work. We ask that Members & Fellows encourage fellow Professionals to actively participate in our journey.

Dr Mick Horton FCGDent Chair of Trustees

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Company No. 02586636

Charity No. 1002769

Principal Office

124 City Road London EC1V 2NX

Registered Office

124 City Road London EC1V 2NX

Directors and Trustees

The Directors of the charitable company are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law. The following Directors and Trustees served during the year:

J. Clarke J. Clarke MBE O.S. Dhanoya M. Horton

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The College of General Dentistry Trustees Annual Report

E. Kay MBE (Resigned 13 October 2023) L. Pan (Resigned 13 October 2023) M. Parker N. Sawbridge F. Thomson

Company Secretary

S. Thornton-Wood

Key Management Personnel

Chair M Horton Chief Executive Officer S Thornton-Wood Director of Operations A Barbour Director of policy and Public Affairs J Woodward

Accountants

Graham Boulton Chartered Accountants 71 Trenoweth Road Falmouth TR11 5GH

Bankers

Metro Bank PLC 1 Southampton Row London WC1B 5HA

Solicitors

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP 125 Wood Street London EC2V 7AW

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The College’s objectives are to promote and encourage the study and practice of the art and science of dental surgery including in particular (but without limitation) general dental practice ancillary to such general dental surgery.

The College is an inclusive, authoritative body, working for patients and embracing the whole dental team. We set standards, provide career pathways and lead thought for the future of dentistry

The College’s objectives were met through the activities set out in this report.

The College is an inclusive, authoritative body, working for patients and embracing the whole dental team. We set standards, provide career pathways and lead thought for the future of dentistry

The College’s objectives were met through the activities set out in this report.

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The College of General Dentistry Trustees Annual Report

STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BENEFIT

We have reviewed the Trust’s objectives in accordance with the Charities Commission guidance on public benefit, when reviewing the charity's aims and in planning future activities. The trust is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Trustees are proud of the achievement in the continued growth in the operation of the College over the last year. A number of membership recruitment initiatives have led to a growth in membership, in particular via the recruitment of new Fellows.

They have also overseen investment in the development College’s CRM and website infrastructure. This has included the launch of a publicly accessible Member Register, to allow members to display their educational and career achievements alongside their membership of the College.

The Certified Membership scheme has provided support guidance for its first group of candidates: a modern approach in supporting dental professionals to find their way and build a career in a fast-moving and confusing world.

We have also developed strong links with the early years practitioners, and undergraduates through a number of successful events including a clinical competition and a ‘NextGen’ student conference. CGDent remains the authoritative body for standards in dentistry, reflecting our commitment to setting standards and supporting careers. We continue to revise and update our standards to serve the profession, and have started the scheduled review of one of the College’s flagship publications, Standards in Dentistry.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Statement of Financial Activities is shown in the following pages. The Trustees confirm that the charity’s assets are available and adequate to fulfil its financial obligations.

RESERVES POLICY

Trustees set a Reserves Policy and this is monitored by a Finance Committee and Trustee Board.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustee Board also continues to meet to oversee the proper running of the organisation and to monitor performance in the fulfilment of their legal and regulatory duties. Dr Mick Horton continues to chair the Trustee Board. Two other trustees have completed their term of office, and successful recruitment for their replacements as Lay and Clinical Trustees has been carried out.

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

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The College of General Dentlstry Trustees Annual Report select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently• observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation, The Trustees are responsible for keepin8 proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102). Signed on behalf of the board M. Horton Trustee 19 November 2024 Page 6

The College of General Dentistry Independent Examiners Report

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The College of General Dentistry

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The College of General Dentistry for the year ended 29 February 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

As the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of FCA, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Graham Boulton FCA Graham Boulton Chartered Accountants 71 Trenoweth Road Falmouth

TR11 5GH

19 November 2024

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The College of General Dentistry Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 29 February 2024

Notes
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
4
Charitable activities
5
Investments
6
Other
7
Total
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
8
Charitable activities
9
Other
10
Total
Net gains on investments
Net income/(expenditure)
11
Transfers between funds
Net income/(expenditure)
before other gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
67,613
589,029
4,720
9,211
Total funds
2024
£
67,613
589,029
4,720
9,211
Total funds
2023
£
46,468
504,652
1,004
16,037
670,573
-
79,785
517,913
670,573
-
79,785
517,913
568,161
600
212,394
565,423
597,698
-
597,698
-
778,417
-
72,875
-
72,875
-
(210,256)
-
72,875 72,875 (210,256)
72,875
358,517
72,875
358,517
(210,256)
568,773
431,392 431,392 358,517

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The College of General Dentistry Summary Income and Expenditure Account

for the year ended 29 February 2024

Income
Interest and investment income
Gross income for the year
Expenditure
Depreciation and charges for
impairment of fixed assets
Total expenditure for the year
Net income/(expenditure) before tax
for the year
Net income /(expenditure )for the year
2024
£
665,853
4,720
670,573
596,431
1,267
597,698
72,875
72,875
2023
£
567,157
1,004
568,161
776,869
1,548
778,417
(210,256)
(210,256)

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The College of General Dentlstry Balance Sheet at 29 February 2024 Company No. 02586636 Notes 2024 2023 Fixed assets Tangible assets 14 3,800 3,8 5,067 5,067 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 15 18,387 445,513 463,900 (36,3081 427,592 15,923 427,568 443,491 190,041) 353,450 Credltors: Amount falling due within one year Net current assets 16 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 431,392 358,517 Net assets excludlng penslon asset or Ilability 431,392 358,517 Totsl net assets 431,392 358,517 The funds of the charlty Unrestrlrted fvnds General funds 17 431,392 358,517 431,392 358,517 Total funds 431,392 358,517 These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provlsions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2CM)6 relating to small companies. For the year ended 29 February 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with settion 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the ￿qUirementS of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. Approved by the board on 19 Novemb 2024 And signed on its behalf by: M. Horton Trustee 19 November 2024 Page 10

The College of General Dentistry Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 29 February 2024

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

Fund accounting

Income

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The College of General Dentistry Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:

Equipment 25% Straight line

Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

Trade and other creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

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The College of General Dentistry Notes to the Accounts

Pension costs

The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payments obligations. The contributions are recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.

2 Company status

The company is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital.

3 Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
Other
Total
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other
Total
Net income
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses:
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
46,468
504,652
1,004
16,037
568,161
600
212,394
565,423
778,417
(210,256)
(210,256)
(210,256)
568,773
358,517
Total funds
2023
£
46,468
504,652
1,004
16,037
568,161
600
212,394
565,423
778,417
(210,256)
(210,256)
(210,256)
568,773
358,517

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The College of General Dentistry

Notes to the Accounts

4 Income from donations and legacies

Donations
Sponsorship income
Grants
5
Income from charitable activities
Courses
Memberships
6
Income from investments
Investment income
7
Other income
Other
8
Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of generating voluntary
income
Donations
Unrestricted
£
52,613
15,000
-
67,613
Unrestricted
£
43,421
545,608
589,029
Unrestricted
£
4,720
4,720
Unrestricted
£
9,211
9,211
Total
2024
£
52,613
15,000
-
67,613
Total
2024
£
43,421
545,608
589,029
Total
2024
£
4,720
4,720
Total
2024
£
9,211
9,211
Total
2023
£
32,038
10,000
4,430
46,468
Total
2023
£
71,165
433,487
504,652
Total
2023
£
1,004
1,004
Total
2023
£
16,037
16,037
Total
2024
£
-
-
Total
2023
£
600
600

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The College of General Dentistry Notes to the Accounts

9 Expenditure on charitable activities

9 Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted Total Total
2024 2023
£ £ £
Expenditure on charitable
activities
Courses 18,128 18,128 75,930
Memberships 59,757 59,757 134,664
Governance costs
Governance costs 1,900 1,900 1,800
79,785 79,785 212,394
10 Other expenditure
Unrestricted Total Total
2024 2023
£ £ £
Employee costs 362,840 362,840 338,536
Motor and travel costs 8,049 8,049 13,096
Premises costs 2,506 2,506 3,703
Amortisation, depreciation,
impairment, profit/loss on 1,267 1,267 1,548
disposal of fixed assets
General administrative costs 87,029 87,029 164,464
Legal and professional costs 56,222 56,222 44,076
517,913 517,913 565,423
11 Net income/(expenditure) before
transfers
2024 2023
This is stated after charging: £ £
Depreciation of owned fixed assets 1,267 1,548
12 Trustee remuneration and expenses
2024 2023
Number Number
Number of trustees paid expenses - 1
The nature of the reimbursed expenses In the year to 28 February 2023 £143.79 was paid to one
trustee to attend the 2022 AGM.

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The College of General Dentistry Notes to the Accounts

13 Staff costs

Staff costs
2024
Salaries and wages
300,160
Social security costs
27,413
Pension costs
35,267
362,840
One employee received remuneration in the band £90,000 to £100,000.
2023
285,912
27,889
22,873
336,674

The average monthly number of full time equivalent employees during the year was as follows:

2024
Number
6
6
2023
Number
6
6

A workplace pension scheme (defined contribution) is in place with Aviva.

14 Tangible fixed assets

Cost or revaluation
At 1 March 2023
At 29 February 2024
Depreciation and
impairment
At 1 March 2023
Depreciation charge for the
year
At 29 February 2024
Net book values
At 29 February 2024
At 28 February 2023
15 Debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2024
£
11,600
6,787
18,387
Equipment
£
8,156
8,156
3,089
1,267
4,356
3,800
5,067
Total
£
8,156
8,156
3,089
1,267
4,356
3,800
5,067
2023
£
8,726
7,197
15,923

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The College of General Dentistry Notes to the Accounts

16 Creditors:

amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other taxes and social security
Other creditors
Accruals
17 Movement in funds
General funds
Total funds
18 Analysis of net assets between funds
Fixed assets
Net current assets
19 Reconciliation of net debt
Cash and cash equivalents
Net debt
At 1 March
2023
358,517
358,517
2024
£
28,071
848
4,230
3,159
36,308
Incoming
resources
(including
other
gains/losses)
£
670,573
670,573
At 1 March
2023
£
Resources
expended
£
(597,698)
(597,698)
Unrestricted
funds
£
3,800
427,592
431,392
Cash flows
£
2023
£
24,062
2,367
2,973
60,639
90,041
At 29
February
2024
£
431,392
431,392
Total
£
3,800
427,592
431,392
At 29
February
2024
£
427,568 17,945 445,513
427,568
427,568
17,945
17,945
445,513
445,513

20 Related party disclosures

Controlling party

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital; thus no single party controls the company.

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The College of General Dentistry Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 29 February 2024

Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Donations
Sponsorship income
Grants
Charitable activities
Courses
Memberships
Investments
Investment income
Other
Other
Total income and endowments
Expenditure on:
Costs of generating donations and
legacies
Donations
Total of expenditure on raising
funds
Charitable activities
Courses
Memberships
Governance costs
Governance costs
Total of expenditure on charitable
activities
Employee costs
Salaries/wages
Employer's NIC
Pension costs
Temporary staff
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
52,613
15,000
-
67,613
43,421
545,608
589,029
4,720
4,720
9,211
9,211
670,573
-
-
-
18,128
59,757
77,885
1,900
1,900
79,785
300,160
27,413
35,267
-
Total funds
2024
£
52,613
15,000
-
67,613
43,421
545,608
589,029
4,720
4,720
9,211
9,211
670,573
-
-
-
18,128
59,757
77,885
1,900
1,900
79,785
300,160
27,413
35,267
-
Total funds
2023
£
32,038
10,000
4,430
46,468
71,165
433,487
504,652
1,004
1,004
16,037
16,037
568,161
600
600
600
75,930
134,664
210,594
1,800
1,800
212,394
285,912
27,889
22,873
1,862

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The College of General Dentistry Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Motor and travel costs
Travel and subsistence
Premises costs
Rent
General administrative costs,
including depreciation and
amortisation
Depreciation of Equipment
Bank charges
General insurances
Postage and couriers
Software, IT support and related
costs
Stationery and printing
Sundry expenses
Telephone, fax and broadband
Legal and professional costs
Accountancy and bookkeeping
Consultancy fees
Solicitor's fees
Total of expenditure of other costs
Total expenditure
Net gains on investments
Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) before
other gains/(losses)
Other Gains
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
362,840
8,049
8,049
2,506
2,506
1,267
87
8,612
-
18,014
32,308
21,460
6,548
88,296
12,087
44,115
20
56,222
517,913
597,698
-
72,875
72,875
-
72,875
358,517
431,392
362,840
8,049
8,049
2,506
2,506
1,267
87
8,612
-
18,014
32,308
21,460
6,548
88,296
12,087
44,115
20
56,222
517,913
597,698
-
72,875
72,875
-
72,875
358,517
431,392
338,536
13,096
13,096
3,703
3,703
1,548
115
5,387
622
40,670
36,542
78,030
3,098
166,012
14,771
29,032
273
44,076
565,423
778,417
-
(210,256)
(210,256)
-
(210,256)
568,773
358,517

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