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    ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20181018

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    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		CITY:			CINCINNATI
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