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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20221231
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    EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20230413

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    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000708955
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		STREET 1:		255 EAST FIFTH STREET
    		STREET 2:		SUITE 800
    		CITY:			CINCINNATI
    		STATE:			OH
    		ZIP:			45202
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		8773229530

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    		CITY:			CINCINNATI
    		STATE:			OH
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