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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170727

FILER:

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		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
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		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
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		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
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