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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-23657
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SOLAR PARK
		CITY:			NEWARK
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19716-2000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3023660400

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		CITY:			NEWARK
		STATE:			DE
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