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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180802
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    EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20180625

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    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000102037
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-FARM PRODUCT RAW MATERIALS [5150]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			VA
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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		STREET 1:		9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE
    		STREET 2:		STONY POINT II BUILDING
    		CITY:			RICHMOND
    		STATE:			VA
    		ZIP:			23235
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		8043599311

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    		STREET 2:		STONY POINT II BUILDING
    		CITY:			RICHMOND
    		STATE:			VA
    		ZIP:			23235

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