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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000935836-18-000352
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SC 13G
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180612
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180612

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO INC /CA/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000920371
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE [3420]
		IRS NUMBER:				943196943
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SC 13G
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	005-46739
		FILM NUMBER:		18895141

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5956 W LAS POSITAS BLVD
		CITY:			PLEASANTON
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94588
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9255609000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5956 W LAS POSITAS BLVD
		CITY:			PLEASANTON
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94588

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SIMPSON SHARON H
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001627636

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SC 13G

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		21C ORINDA WAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 358
		CITY:			ORINDA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94563
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<P STYLE="font: bold 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: center">UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: center">SCHEDULE 13G<BR>
<BR>
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934<BR>
(Amendment No. ___________)*</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(Name of Issuer)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Common Stock, par value $.01</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(Title of Class of Securities)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>829073105</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(CUSIP Number)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>May 4, 2018</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this
Statement)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which
this Schedule is filed:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 0.5in">[ ]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rule
13d-1(b)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">[ <B>X</B> ]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rule 13d-1(c)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 0.5in">[ ]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rule
13d-1(d)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person&rsquo;s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing
information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall
not be deemed to be &ldquo;filed&rdquo; for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (&ldquo;Act&rdquo;)
or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however,
see the Notes).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information
contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number.</B></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">1.</TD><TD>Names of Reporting Persons.<BR>
<BR>
<B>Sharon Simpson</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.</TD><TD>Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<BR>
<BR>
(a)&#9;______<BR>
<BR>
(b)&#9;______</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0 1in; text-indent: -0.5in">3.&#9;SEC Use Only <U>&#9;&#9;</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">4.</TD><TD>Citizenship or Place of Organization &#9;<B>U.S.A.</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

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    <TD ROWSPAN="4" STYLE="width: 19%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Number of</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Shares</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Beneficially</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Owned by</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Each Reporting</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Person With:</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 81%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">5.&#9;Sole Voting Power&#9;<B>4,316,501</B></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">6.&#9;Shared Voting Power&#9;<B>0</B></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">7.&#9;Sole Dispositive Power&#9;<B>4,316,501</B></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">8.&#9;Shared Dispositive Power&#9;<B>0</B></TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">9.</TD><TD>Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person&#9;<B>4,316,501</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">10.</TD><TD>Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See<BR>
Instructions)&#9;<B>______</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">11.</TD><TD>Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)&#9;<B>9.3%</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">12.</TD><TD>Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)&#9;<B>IN</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><U>&#9;</U></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>Item 1.</B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(a)</TD><TD>Name of Issuer<BR>
<BR>
<B>Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.</B><BR>
<U>&#9;</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(b)</TD><TD>Address of Issuer&rsquo;s Principal Executive Offices<BR>
<BR>
<B>5956 West Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588</B><BR>
<U>&#9;</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>Item 2.</B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(a)</TD><TD>The names of the persons filing this statement are:<BR>
<BR>
<B><U>Sharon Simpson&#9;</U></B><BR>
<BR>
</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(b)</TD><TD>The principal business office of the Filer is:<BR>
<BR>
<B><U>520 Minor, Orinda, CA 94563&#9;</U></B></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(c)</TD><TD>For citizenship of Filer, see Item 4 of the Filer&rsquo;s cover sheet.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(d)</TD><TD>This statement relates to the Issuer&rsquo;s <B>Common Stock, par value $.01</B> (the &ldquo;Stock&rdquo;).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(e)</TD><TD>The CUSIP number of the Issuer is: <B>829073105</B></TD></TR></TABLE>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">Item 3.</TD><TD>If this statement is filed pursuant to rule 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(a)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(b)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(c)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(d)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(e)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;An investment adviser in accordance with section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(f)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(g)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;A parent holding company or control person in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G)</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(h)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;A savings association as defined in section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(i)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(j)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;A non-U.S. institution in accordance with &sect;240.13d-1(b)(ii)(J).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">(k)</TD><TD>[ ]&#9;Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0 0.5in; text-indent: 0in">If filing as a non-U.S. institution
in accordance with &sect;240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution _______________________________________________________________.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">Item 4.</TD><TD>Ownership.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">See Items 5-9 and 11 of the Filer&rsquo;s cover page.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">Item 5.</TD><TD>Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the
date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check
the following [ ].</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">Item 6.</TD><TD>Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Not Applicable.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">Item 7.</TD><TD>Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Not applicable.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">Item 8.</TD><TD>Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Not Applicable.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">Item 9.</TD><TD>Notice of Dissolution of Group</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Not applicable.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">Item 10.</TD><TD>Material to Be Filed as Exhibits</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in">Item 11.</TD><TD>Certification.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0.5in 12pt">By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge
and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing
or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant
in any transaction having that purpose or effect.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Dated:&#9;June 7, 2018</P>

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        <P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">/s/ Sharon Simpson</P></TD>
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