Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM
7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The
following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and
operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating
to the plans of our current management. This report includes forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believes,”
“anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,”
“continue,” and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this report or other reports
or documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ
materially from those projected. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date
hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
While
our financial statements are presented on the basis that we are a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the
satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business over a reasonable length of time, our auditors have raised a substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
THE
COMPANY
Ozop
Energy Solutions, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) was originally incorporated
as Newmarkt Corp. on July 17, 2015, under the laws of the State of Nevada.
On
October 29, 2020, the Company formed a new wholly owned subsidiary, Ozop Surgical Name Change Subsidiary, Inc., a Nevada corporation
(“Merger Sub”). The Merger Sub was formed under the Nevada Revised Statutes for the sole purpose and effect of changing the
Company’s name to “Ozop Energy Solutions, Inc.” That same day the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger
(the “Merger Agreement”) with the Merger Sub and filed Articles of Merger (the “Articles of Merger”) with the
Nevada Secretary of State, merging the Merger Sub into the Company, which were stamped effective as of November 3, 2020. As permitted
by the Section 92.A.180 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the sole purpose and effect of the filing of Articles of Merger was to change
the name of the Company from Ozop Surgical Corp to “Ozop Energy Solutions, Inc.”
On
December 11, 2020, the Company formed Ozop Energy Systems, Inc. (“OES”), a Nevada corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company. OES was formed to be a manufacturer and distributor of renewable energy products.
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On
August 19, 2021, the Company formed Ozop Capital Partners, Inc. (“Ozop Capital”), a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company. Brian Conway was appointed as the sole officer and director of Ozop Capital and has voting control of Ozop
Capital.
On
October 29, 2021, EV Insurance Company, Inc. (“EVCO”) was formed as a captive insurance company in the State of Delaware.
EVCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ozop Capital. On January 7, 2022, EVCO filed with New Castle County, Delaware DBA OZOP Plus.
On
February 25, 2022, the Company formed Ozop Engineering and Design, Inc. (“OED”) a Nevada corporation, as a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company. OED was formed to become a premier engineering and lighting control design firm. OED offers product and design support
for lighting and solar projects with a focus on fast lead times and technical support. OED and our partners are able to offer the resources
needed for lighting, solar and electrical design projects. OED will provide customers systems to coordinate the understanding of electrical
usage with the relationship between lighting design and lighting controls, by developing more efficient ecofriendly designs. We work
with architects, engineers, facility managers, electrical contractors and engineers.
On
June 11, 2024, the Company formed Automated Room Controls, Inc. (“ARC”) a Nevada corporation, as a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company. ARC was created to address a significant need in the lighting controls industry. We believe that easy deployment and
creative applications can transform lighting controls into essential tools for enhancing the utility and ambiance of any space. The Company’s
mission is to deliver cutting-edge technology that simplifies complex control needs, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional performance.
OES
operates in the renewable, electric vehicle (“EV”), energy storage and energy resiliency sectors. We are engaged in multiple
business lines that include project development as well as equipment distribution.
Equipment
Distributor: In April 2021, the Company signed a five-year lease (beginning June 1, 2021) of approximately 8,100 SF in California,
for office and warehouse space to support the sales and distribution of our west coast operations. On February 22, 2023, with an effective
date of March 1, 2023, the Company entered into a Sublease for a Single Subleasee Agreement (the “Sublease”) with the landlord
and a third party for the office and warehouse in Carlsbad California. Pursuant to the Sublease agreement, the third party will be responsible
for all of the Company’s lease obligations through May 31, 2026, the lease termination date.
Modular
Energy Distribution System: The NeoVolt ™ System comprises the design engineering, installation, and operational
methodologies as well as the financial arbitrage of how we produce, capture and distribute electrical energy for the EV markets. Our
NeoVolt TM System offers (1) charging locations that can be installed with reduced delays, restricted areas or load
limits and (2) EV charger electricity that is produced from renewable sources claiming little to no carbon footprint.
The
Company has developed a business plan for NeoVolt™, a scalable battery storage solution that aims to relieve the stress on existing
grid infrastructure by providing distributed energy storage. With the first stage of engineered technical drawings completed, we are
advancing to stage two and preparing to construct the initial prototype or proof of concept (PoC). NeoVolt™ is designed with advanced
features, including automatic adoption of connected devices and dynamic load balancing through a master-slave configuration. These capabilities
enable NeoVolt™ to seamlessly integrate with and manage energy flows across multiple devices. Furthermore, the PoC is contingent
upon recent advancements in EV charging and discharging standardizations, including on-board inverters and bi-directional capabilities,
to ensure compatibility and efficiency in both residential and commercial applications.
OED
specializes in lighting commissioning services. On September 27, 2024, OED signed an agreement with Leviton Manufacturing Co, Inc., to
serve as a field service technician for their advanced lighting control systems.
Ozop
Plus markets vehicle service contracts (VSC’s”) for electric vehicles (EV’s) that offer consumers to be able to purchase
additional months and miles above the manufacturer’s warranty and to also bring added value to EV owners by utilizing our partnerships
and strengths in the energy market to offer unique and innovative services. Among EV owners’ concerns are the EV battery repair
and replacement costs, range anxiety, environmental responsibilities, roadside assistance, and the accelerated wear on additional components
that EV vehicles experience. Management believes that the Ozop Plus marketed VSC’s will give “peace of mind” to the
EV buyer. On October 23, 2024, Ozop Capital Partners, Inc. entered into an agreement with Empire Auto Protect (“Empire”).
Under the agreement, Empire will white label Royal Administration’s Fully Charged VSC, to be marketed as Empire Plus. OZOP Plus
will be ceded the battery premium portion of all of the Empire Plus VSC’s contracted.
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ARC
has developed products to be an advanced lighting controls system, intricately engineered to integrate sophisticated wired and wireless
technologies. At its core, it employs a hybrid network topology that facilitates both resilient wired connections and flexible wireless
communications, making it suitable for complex infrastructural environments. The system is equipped with an array of sensors and control
nodes, enabling precise light management and energy usage monitoring. With support for protocols such as DALI and Zigbee, alongside the
capability for seamless integration with IoT platforms, ARC offers a comprehensive solution for intricate lighting networks. This system
is designed not just for control and efficiency, but also for adaptability to diverse architectural and electrical layouts, embodying
a technical solution for advanced, energy-conscious lighting management.
Discontinued
Operations
On
September 1, 2022, the BOD of the Company authorized the filing of a Chapter 7 proceedings which meets the definition of a discontinued
operation. Accordingly, the operating results of PCTI are reported as income from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024.
Results
of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024:
Revenue
For
the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company generated revenue of $307,421 compared to $1,342,653 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Revenues from Ozop Energy Systems, Inc. (“OES”) and Automated Room Controls, Inc. (“ARC”) are classified as sourced
and distributed products. Ozop Engineering and Design (“OED”) revenues are classified as design and installation. Sales are
summarized as follows:
Year
ended
December
31,
2025
2024
Sourced
and distributed products
$ 105,709
$ 1,042,022
Design
and installation
201,712
300,631
Total
$ 307,421
$ 1,342,653
Sales
of sourced and distributed products for the year ended December 31, 2024, included $728,640, pursuant to the YHS Settlement. Excluding
this, sales of sourced and distributed products (solar product) were significantly lower for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared
to December 31, 2024. The Company believes the lower revenues were due to higher interest rates affecting homeowners’ ability and
desire for residential rooftop solar installations as well as competitors lowering their selling prices to try to capture a part of the
lower demand. These factors also resulted in our customers having excess inventory on hand. and our decision to not currently place additional
orders for solar products. Sales of sourced and distributed products for the year ending December 31, 2025, also includes $93,613 of
revenues from ARC, which started to generate revenue during 2025. Design and installation revenues decreased for the year ended December
31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, as the prior year included $162,000 for a one-time large installation job.
Cost
of sales and gross margin
For
the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, the Company recognized $220,765 and $1,187,180, respectively, of cost of sales.
Year
ended
December
31,
2025
2024
Sourced
and distributed products
$ 80,454
$ 945,931
Design
and installation
140,311
107,224
Inventory
write down
-
134,025
$ 220,765
$ 1,187,180
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During
the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company reviewed its inventory valuation to determine if the historical cost of its solar panels
was less than their net realizable value. Management also considers, if applicable, other factors, including known trends, market conditions,
and other such issues. Based on current market conditions related to solar panels including but not limited to reduced selling prices
in the industry and the abundance of inventory supply in the market, management determined that the net realizable value of certain of
the Company’s inventory required a lower of cost or market adjustment of $134,025 (the “Inventory Adjustment”) to the
historical cost of inventory purchased. Design and installation cost of sales is comprised of OED’s labor costs for each job.
Year
ended
December
31,
2025
2024
Gross
margin
28.2 %
11.6 %
The
increase in gross margin percentage is primarily related to the Inventory Adjustment of $134,025 during the year ended December 31, 2024,
causing a lower gross margin that year. The Company recognized a gross margin on solar products (OES) of 11.8% for the year ended December
31, 2025, compared to (3.6%) for the year ended December 31, 2024. The gross margin on design and installation of 30.4% for the year
ended December 31, 2025, compared to 64.3% for the year ended December 31, 2024, a result of a customer agreement effective October 1,
2024, who compensates the Company based on hourly rate for actual hours worked as compared to a higher daily rate the Company received
from other customers during the year ended December 31, 2024. ARC products had a gross margin of 25.5% for the year ended December 31,
2025.
Operating
expenses
Total
operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, were $3,058,483 and $3,619,155, respectively. The operating expenses
were comprised of:
Year
ended
December
31,
2025
2024
Management
fees, related parties
$ 960,000
$ 960,000
Travel
expenses
39,806
95,784
Stock
compensation expense
40,000
-
Salaries,
taxes, and benefits
500,505
839,027
Professional
and consulting fees
844,500
770,982
Advertising
and marketing
68,194
106,705
Rent
and office expenses
73,135
151,940
Research
and development costs
46,832
183,897
Building
repairs and maintenance
58,207
53,318
Insurance
193,524
202,668
General
and administrative, Other
233,780
254,834
Total
$ 3,058,483
$ 3,619,155
Effective
January 1, 2022, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Conway. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Conway receives annual
compensation of $240,000 from the Company and will also be eligible to receive bonuses and equity grants at the discretion of the BOD.
The Company also agreed to compensate Mr. Conway for services provided directly to any of the Company’s subsidiaries. Currently,
the subsidiaries of Ozop Capital, OES and OED, each compensates Mr. Conway $20,000 per month.
Travel
expenses decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, as the Company had lower travel
expenses related to Systems and OED as a result of decreased sales.
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Stock
based compensation of $40,000 during the year ended December 31, 2025, related to the Company issuing an aggregate of 40,000 post reverse
split (200,000,000 prior to the reverse split) shares of common stock pursuant to a Service Agreement (including amendments) with a third
party.
Salaries,
taxes, and benefits decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024. Ozop Energy Systems (“OES”)
currently has 1 employee with an aggregate annual salary of $72,000 and focused on general and administrative functions. The solar distribution
of this vertical is being managed by our financial consultant and the Company’s CEO. Effective July 1, 2025, OED has two part-time
employees paid on an hourly basis for hours spent on travel to and from a job and hours spent on the job. Effective October 1, 2025,
the hourly compensation of $40,323 was expensed to cost of sales. Prior to October 1, 2025, OED had full time employees and allocated
$99,988 and $85,878 of salaries to cost of sales for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively.ARC is being managed by
our financial consultant, our OES employee, and the Company’s CEO. During 2024, Ozop Capital Partners had one employee with annual
compensation of $125,000 (terminated in July 2024), and hired a new employee on September 3, 2024, with an annual salary of $144,000.
The Company allocates salaries and related expenses to the appropriate subsidiary for where their services are being performed. The expenses
per subsidiary, included in operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, are as follows:
Year
ended
December
31,
2025
2024
Ozop
Energy Systems
$ 134,234
$ 217,226
Ozop
Engineering and Design
70,832
354,100
Ozop
Capital Partners/EV Insurance Company
137,679
125,530
Automated
Room Controls
157,760
142,171
Total
$ 500,505
$ 839,027
Professional
and consulting fees increased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase is due
to the Company received $125,000 pursuant to the YHS settlement, that was credited to legal fees for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Advertising
and marketing expenses decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, as result of the Company attending
less trade shows in the current year compared to the prior year.
Research
and development costs decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, due to the development
and testing of the ARC products substantially occurred during the year ending December 31, 2024.
Insurance
expenses decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was the result of
the Company not renewing the credit insurance policy for OES, which terminated April 30, 2024. The Company estimates that the monthly
insurance expense to be approximately $15,000 per month.
Rent
and office expense (including storage, supplies, utilities, and internet costs) decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared
to the year ended December 31, 2024, because of $71,208 expenses incurred by OES for storage fees in the year ended December 31, 2024,
(no such storage fees in the year ended December 31, 2025). During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company sold their building
and entered into a new lease agreement effective September 1, 2025.
General
and administrative expense other, decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. There
were decreases in depreciation ($28,182), meals and entertainment ($16,891), investor relation expenses ($4,861) and other
net decreases ($1,218), which were substantially offset by increases in merchant, credit card and bank fees $11,519, transfer agent and
filing fees $15,562, freight expenses $3,017.
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Other
(Income) Expenses
Other
expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $5,740,716 compared to $2,738,052 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and
were as follows.
Year
ended
December
31,
2025
2024
Interest
expense
$ 4,205,938
$ 4,014,997
Loss
(gain) on change in fair value of derivatives
1,621,028
(1,005,585 )
Gain
on sale of building to a related party
(86,250 )
-
Gain
on litigation settlement
-
(271,360 )
Total
other expense, net
$ 5,740,716
$ 2,738,052
The
increase in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025, is primarily a result of new amortization related to the initial debt
discounts for new convertible notes and new promissory notes issued, including the Exchange Agreement, partially offset by the amortization
period of certain note discounts that were completed during the year ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the
Company recognized a loss on the change in the fair value of derivatives. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized
gains on the change in the fair value of derivatives. For the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, the Company recognized a gain
of $86,250 for the sale of a building to a related party and a gain of $271,360 on the settlement with YHS, respectively.
Net
loss
Net
loss attributable to the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $8,712,543 compared to $6,198,161, for the year ended
December 31, 2024.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on
a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $233,581,184 and a working capital deficit of $39,740,819. As of December
31, 2025, the Company was in default of $18,714,423 plus accrued interest on debt instruments due to non-payment upon maturity dates.
These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern for one year from
the date of the issuance of these financial statements. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect
the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may
result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
Currently,
our current capital and our other existing resources will not be sufficient to provide the working capital needed for our current business,
and, additional capital will be required to meet our debt obligations, and to further expand our business. We may be unable to obtain
the additional capital required. If we are unable to generate capital or raise additional funds when required, it will have a negative
impact on our business development and financial results. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a
going concern as well as our recurring losses from operations, deficit in equity, and the need to raise additional capital to fund operations.
This “going concern” could impair our ability to finance our operations through the sale of debt or equity securities. Management’s
plans in regard to these factors are discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements filed herein.
For
the year ended December 31, 2025, we primarily funded our business operations with the existing cash on hand as of January 1, 2025, cash
received from collection of accounts receivable, $573,000 from the issuances of convertible notes payable, $392,168 received from sales
of common stock, $100,000 received in the sale of building to a related party, and $350,000 from the issuances of promissory notes payable.
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As
of December 31, 2025, we had cash of $266,431 as compared to $797,139 as of December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2025, we had current
liabilities of $40,178,567, compared to current assets of $437,748, which resulted in a working capital deficit of $39,740,819. The current
liabilities are comprised of accounts payable and accrued expenses, related party liabilities, convertible debt, derivative liabilities,
lease obligations, deferred liability, notes payable, and liabilities of discontinued operations.
Operating
Activities
For
the year ended December 31, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $1,792,386 compared to $1,850,146 for the year ended December
31, 2024.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, our net cash used in operating activities
was primarily attributable to the net loss of $8,712,543, the gain on the sale of building to a related party of $86,250, adjusted by
the loss on the change in fair value of derivatives of $1,621,028, non-cash interest expense of $1,166,614, stock based compensation of
$40,000, and amortization and depreciation of $208,553. Net changes of $3,970,212 in operating assets and liabilities reduced the cash
used in operating activities.
For
the year ended December 31, 2024, our net cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to the net loss of $6,198,161,
the gain on the change in fair value of derivatives of $1,005,585, adjusted by non-cash interest expense of $1,119,461, the inventory
write-down of $134,025 and amortization and depreciation of $214,372. Net changes of $3,889,315 in operating assets and liabilities reduced
the cash used in operating activities.
Investing
Activities
For
the year ended December 31, 2025, the net cash used in investing activities was $53,490, resulting from the sale of the building to
a related party of $100,000, less a loan to related party of $150,000, and the purchase of office and computer equipment of $3,490.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the net cash used in investing activities was $11,114 primarily
due to purchase of office and computer equipment.
Financing
Activities
For
the year ended December 31, 2025, the net cash provided by financing activities was $1,315,168 of which $573,000 was net proceeds received
from issuance of convertible notes, $392,168 from the sales of common stock to GHS, net of issuance costs, and $350,000 from the issuances
of promissory notes payable. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the net cash provided by financing activities was $1,212,370, from
the sales of common stock to GHS, net of issuance costs.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
The
Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States. The preparation of its consolidated
financial statements and related disclosures requires it to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenue, costs and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the Company’s consolidated
financial statements. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that
it believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values
of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an
ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Our
significant accounting policies are described in more details in Note 3 to our financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K. While all these significant accounting policies impact our financial condition and results of operations, we view
certain of these policies as critical. The SEC requested that all registrants list their most “critical accounting polices”
in the Management Discussion and Analysis. The SEC indicated that a “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important
to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or
complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Our management
believes that given current facts and circumstances, there are no material estimates or assumptions with levels of subjectivity and judgement
necessary to be considered critical accounting policies and estimates, except for following.
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Convertible
Instruments and Derivatives
The
Company evaluates and accounts for conversion options embedded in convertible instruments in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and
Hedging Activities. Applicable GAAP requires companies to bifurcate conversion options from their host instruments and account for them
as free-standing derivative financial instruments according to certain criteria. If the instrument contains embedded conversion features
or other terms that require bifurcation under ASC 815, these features are separated from the host contract and recorded as derivative
liabilities at fair value. Derivative liabilities are remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, with changes in fair value recognized
in the consolidated statements of operations.
The
Company accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 815, Derivatives and
Hedging. Under this guidance, the Company evaluates whether an embedded feature within a financial instrument is required to be accounted
for separately as a derivative. Embedded derivatives that are not clearly and closely related to the host contract, that meet the definition
of a derivative, and that are not eligible for the scope exceptions under ASC 815, are bifurcated from the host instrument and accounted
for as separate derivative financial instruments. These derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet
and are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which
they occur.
The
Company uses the Monte Carlo simulation valuation method to estimate the fair value of (i) the embedded conversion feature that is required
to be bifurcated from the debt host contract and (ii) warrants under certain circumstances (collectively, the derivative financial instruments).
The Monte Carlo simulation valuation method requires the input or use of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected volatility
of the Company’s common stock, which management estimates based on implied and/or historical volatility over a comparable period.
Changes in this subjective input assumption could materially affect the fair value estimate of the derivative financial instruments.
OFF
BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We
have no off-balance sheet arrangements, including arrangements that would affect our liquidity, capital resources, market risk support
and credit risk support or other benefits.
ITEM
7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not
required for smaller reporting companies.
ITEM
8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See
Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules appearing on pages F1-F27 of this annual report on Form 10-K.
ITEM
9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
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