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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000059558
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LIFE INSURANCE [6311]
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		CITY:			RADNOR
		STATE:			PA
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		4845831400

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