Mikael is a part of Snellman’s Private M&A and Private Equity practice and has considerable experience from M&A and private equity in the Nordic region. He regularly advises private equity sponsors and industrial clients on transactions with cross-border elements and is recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading private equity lawyer in Sweden.
Snellman counsel to Linx Equity-backed Cube Storage AS in its acquisitions of Prinsens lager AB and Big Easy Self Storage AB
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to Linx Equity-backed Cube Storage AS in its acquisitions of the self-storage operators Prinsens lager AB and Big Easy Self Storage AB. The acquisition of Prinsens lager marks Cube Storage’s entry into Sweden, giving it a broader geographic footprint and a scalable platform for future acquisitions, and accelerates its Nordic expansion strategy, and the acquisition of Big Easy further strengthens Cube Storage’s Swedish platform.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Emma Andersson, Ulrika Wigart and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A), Mikael Stabo, Andreas Wingren, Angelica Berntsson and Linnéa Eriksson (Real Assets), Lisa Pålsson and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Sina Mindus Amini, Louise Nordback and Moa Gilbertsson (IP & Tech).
Snellman acted as counsel in SEB Private Equity’s majority share acquisition of Multisoft Group
2026
Snellman acted as counsel in SEB Private Equity’s acquisition of the majority of the shares in Multisoft Group, one of Sweden’s leading suppliers of systems for automation of business processes. The founders of Multisoft Group will remain in the company as minority shareholders.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised of Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist, and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), Douglas Essehorn (Management reinvestment), Carolina H. Wahlby and Signe Persson (Finance and Restructuring), Philip Thorell, Veronica Thurin and Esther Järvling (Competition and Regulatory), Sina Mindus Amini, Louise Nordback and Bohdana Kopyl (IP & Tech), Nellie Jönsson (Employment) and Linnéa Eriksson (Real Assets).
Snellman acted as lead counsel to Baylin Technologies Inc. in its acquisition of Kaelus AB
2025
Snellman acted as lead counsel to Baylin Technologies Inc., a leading diversified global wireless technology company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, in its acquisition of Kaelus AB, a Sweden-based global radio frequency technology manufacturer supplying products essential to wireless networks, defense systems, and telecommunications infrastructure. Closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
For further information, please refer to Baylin’s press release here (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/baylin-technologies-signs-agreement-for-a-transformational-acquisition-of-sweden-s-kaelus-ab-creating-a-global-wireless-technology-leader-870665337.html).
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised of Mikael Klang, Emma Andersson, Elin Boman, and Adam Jatta Kölin (Private M&A), Philip Thorell (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Louise Nordback (IP & Technology), Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets) and Oskar Bragée (Finance & Restructuring).
Snellman counsel to Linx Equity in its acquisition of Stockholm Selfstorage (forming part of Cube Storage)
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to Linx Equity in its acquisition of Stockholm Selfstorage AB. The acquisition represents one of Linx Equity’s five partnerships with self-storage operators in Norway and Sweden, all of them forming part of the newly established Cube Storage and which from start is set to become the second-largest self-storage operator on the Norwegian market.
Snellman’s core advisory team consisted of Mikael Klang, Emma Andersson, Carl Tengblad (Private M&A), and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
Snellman counsel to the transferring partners of KPMG Sweden in the carve-out to Azets Sweden
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the transferring partners of KPMG Sweden in the carve-out of KPMG Sweden’s business operations focusing on audit, advisory, and tax services for smaller companies to Azets Sweden. The transaction also included, to some extent, parts of the business for medium-sized companies as well as audit and certain advisory services for municipalities and regions.
Snellman’s core advisory team consisted of Mikael Klang, Emma Andersson, and Carl Tengblad (Private M&A) as well as Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition and Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to Vida AB in the acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to Vida AB in its acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk from Mattsbo Såg AB and minority shareholders. AB Karl Hedin Sågverk operates sawmills in Central Sweden and will significantly expand Vida’s production capacity. Closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Douglas Essehorn, Emma Andersson, Tanja Schnitt, Nadine Lågland, Elin Boman and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A), Andreas Wingren and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition & Regulatory), Elisabeth Vestin, Sina Mindus Amini and Moa Gilbertsson (IP & Tech), Jenny Lundberg and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Carolina H. Wahlby and Charlotte Säker (Finance).
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Pioneer Point Partners LLP in its acquisition of OG Clean Fuels B.V.
2025
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Pioneer Point Partners LLP in its acquisition of OG Clean Fuels B.V. from ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund and a fund managed by Meewind.
OG Clean Fuels B.V. is a leading owner and operator of clean fuels filling stations based in the Netherlands, with 325 filling station locations offering compressed biomethane, liquefied biomethane, electric vehicle charging, hydrogen and liquid biofuels across Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Italy.
Pioneer Point Partners LLP is a leading European sustainable infrastructure investor, having made 20 investments and committed over €1.8 billion to date.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist and Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A), Andreas Wingren and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), and Philip Thorell and Veronica Thurin (FDI).
Snellman counsel to Nordic Re-Finance’s shareholders in the sale to Infranity
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the shareholders of Nordic Re-Finance, the Scandinavian market-leading lessor of mid-life locomotives, in connection with the sale of Nordic Re-Finance to Infranity Equity Fund. The mission of Nordic Re-Finance is to enable and support the development of rail freight transportation in the context of growing international and national trade volumes, and the need to shift to more efficient and less carbon-intensive modes of transportation.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Isabelle Vinterskog, Tanja Schnitt, and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Peter Forsberg and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Regulatory), Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment), Ebba Sjölin (Finance) and Louise Nordback (IP & Technology).
Snellman advised NYAB AB on its acquisition of businesses from Dovre Group Plc
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to NYAB AB, a leading specialised contractor in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Sweden, in connection with its acquisition of Dovre Group Plc’s consulting business in Norway and project personnel businesses across Norway, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East, together with certain customer contracts and related personnel. The acquisition further strengthens NYAB’s position as a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services in line with its growth strategy. The acquisition is subject to approval by an Extraordinary General Meeting of Dovre Group Plc.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Mikael Klang, Isabelle Vinterskog, Aykut Aslan Yucel and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), and Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan and Marc Tevell de Falck (Corporate & Capital Markets).
Snellman counsel to SEB Private Equity in the acquisition of Talurit Aktiebolag
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to SEB Private Equity in the acquisition of Talurit Aktiebolag (“Talurit”), a global market leader in mechanical splicing systems for wire rope. Talurit operates offices in Sweden, the UK, Germany, the U.S., China, and Singapore, with a global sales reach.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist, Carl Tengblad, Nadine Lågland and Adrian Bäck (M&A), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), Nicolas Günthardt (IP/Tech) and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
Snellman acted as counsel to Odevo’s management team and minority shareholders in connection with the reinvestment in Odevo alongside Fidelio Capital and CVC Capital Partners
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Odevo’s management team and minority shareholders in connection with CVC funds joining the existing group of investors in Odevo, which include Fidelio and Odevo’s existing management team.
Established in 2018 by Fidelio and Odevo’s management team, the Odevo Group is now a fast-growing, tech-enabled residential property management company, with more than 7,000 employees and an annual revenue of EUR 650 million.
Snellman’s advisory team included Mikael Klang, Douglas Essehorn, and Tanja Schnitt (Private M&A)
Snellman counsel to Teser Group AB in the acquisition of Godsmak Sweden AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Teser Group AB, a portfolio company of SEB Private Equity, in the acquisition of Godsmak Sweden AB. Godsmak Sweden AB specializes in food delivery directly to small and large companies and offices in the Stockholm area.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist, Carl Tengblad, Adrian Bäck (M&A), Josephine Gjerstad Medina, Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Louise Nordback (IP/Tech).
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Snellman counsel to Aspia’s management team and partners in connection with Vitruvian Partners’ acquisition of Aspia
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Aspia’s management team and partners in connection with the sale of Aspia from IK Partners’ IK VIII Fund to Vitruvian Partners, and the related management team and partner reinvestment alongside Vitruvian.
Aspia is a leading business partner offering technology-enabled accounting, payroll, tax and advisory services within the Nordic region.
Vitruvian is a leading international investment firm with offices across London, Stockholm, Munich, Madrid, Luxembourg, San Francisco and Shanghai, focusing on dynamic situations characterised by rapid growth and change across industries. Vitruvian has backed over 80 companies and has assets under management of approximately EUR 15 billion. Vitruvian has a strong presence in the Nordics with an established office in Stockholm and a track record of fifteen investments across the region.
Snellman’s team included Mikael Klang, Douglas Essehorn, Anna Nordin Pettersson, and Elin Boman (Private M&A).
Snellman counsel to Oddschecker in the acquisition of SuperScommesse from Catena Media
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Oddschecker, a prominent player in the sports betting industry, in the acquisition of Italian sports betting brand SuperScommesse from Catena Media.
Snellman’s core team comprised Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin and Maja Uppgren.
Snellman counsel to the Founders in their divestment of Vourity to ABB E-mobility
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to the founders in their divestment of Vourity, a cloud-based platform for unattended payments (for example payments for electric vehicle charging) and other unattended sales and access control solutions, to ABB E-mobility, a global leader in electric vehicle charging solutions.
Hannes Snellman’s core team comprised Mikael Klang, Emma Andersson, and Elin Boman (Private M&A).
Snellman counsel to Oriola Oyj (“Oriola”) in the sale of Svensk dos AB to Apotekstjänst Sverige AB
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Oriola Oyj (“Oriola”) in the sale of Svensk dos AB to Apotekstjänst Sverige AB. The agreed sale price in cash is SEK 110 million, and Oriola will through the transaction exit the dose dispensing business in Sweden.
The transaction is subject to approval by the Swedish Competition Authority and is expected to be completed no later than Q1/2024.
Snellman’s core team consisted of Mikael Klang, Moa Torbjelt Fritzon and Tanja Schnitt (Private M&A) and Peter Forsberg, Philip Thorell and Sarah Ek (Competition).
Snellman counsel to Moneta Communications in its acquisition of UK and Australian online sport betting brands from Catena Media
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Moneta Communications Ltd, a leading UK-based sports betting affiliate, in its EUR 6.0 million acquisition of UK and Australian online sports betting brands from Catena Media.
The transaction covers the sale of all assets in Catena Media’s UK business, which includes sports betting brands Squawka and GG.co.uk, and all shares in the group’s wholly-owned Australian subsidiary.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Tanja Schnitt, and Nicolina Hultgren Farsani (Private M&A), Anna Ribenfors and Sara Heikfolk (IP & Tech), and Jenny Lundberg (Employment).
Snellman Swedish counsel to Intersections, LLC in the acquisition of OVPN Integritet AB
2023
Snellman acted, together with Buhler, Duggal & Henry LLP, as Swedish counsel to Intersections, LLC (part of the Pango Group) in the acquisition of OVPN Integritet AB from Foliehatt AB and Rehn Studios AB. OVPN Integritet AB specialises in providing VPN services to individuals and companies.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Astrid Trolle Adams, Alexander Lindqvist, and Ulrika Wigart (Private M&A), Olof Östman (IP & Tech), and Jenny Lundberg (Employment).
Snellman counsel to The Riverside Company in the acquisition of Vita Verita AB
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, in the acquisition of Vita Verita, a specialist in cleanroom consumables and laboratory equipment, as the first add-on to Dastex Reinraumzubehör GmbH & Co. KG.
The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private capital options for investors, business owners, and employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and creating lasting value.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, Tanja Schnitt and Anna Nordin Pettersson, (Private M&A), Jens Rönneholm and Jenny Lundberg (Employment), Ebba Sjölin (Finance & Restructuring), Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), Abiram Soma (Real Assets), and Lars Lundgren and Peter Forsberg (Competition & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to The Founders in their divestment of Vendre AB to Main Capital Partners backed Optimizers Group
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to the Founders in their divestment of Vendre AB, a Swedish SaaS company providing an innovative module-based eCommerce platform, to the Optimizers group, a leading order-to-delivery software group backed by Main Capital Partners.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Tanja Schnitt, and Ebba Almén (Private M&A).
Snellman counsel to Marlin Equity Partners and its portfolio company Puzzel AS in the acquisition of S2 Communications AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm with over $ 8.2 billion of capital under management, and its portfolio company Puzzel AS in the acquisition of S2 Communications AB, a digital-first provider of outbound campaign management and sales functionality solutions, such as payment services, order capture, calendar bookings and e-signatures.
Our core team included Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist, Tanja Schnitt, and Emma Johari (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment) and Olof Östman (IP and Technology).
Snellman counsel to Bare Collective in its acquisition of Leander
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Bare Collective in its acquisition of Leander, a Danish design and manufacturing company specialising in high-quality children’s furniture. Leander’s products are designed to make a difference in the everyday lives of children and their parents and to stimulate play, movement, and creativity.
Bare Collective is a group of companies founded in 2020 with the vision that responsible, circular consumption should be the norm, not the exception. The Bare Collective group offers a wide range of sustainable products for modern and conscious parents, such as soothers, wooden toys, children’s furnishings, cloth nappies and menstrual protection.
Bare Collective is founded and owned by Swedish private equity firm Pivot.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Douglas Essehorn, and Nadine Lågland (Private M&A).
Snellman counsel to VASS Group in the acquisition of Zington
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to VASS Group, a leading digital solutions company present in 26 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia owned by One Equity Partners, in the acquisition of Zington, a renowned Swedish IT and management consultancy company serving a strong leading client portfolio in key sectors such as retail, food industry, and banking.
The acquisition of Zington strengthens VASS Group’s presence in the Nordic market and is VASS Group’s seventh acquisition since VASS Group’s growth plan was launched.
Snellman’s core team included Mikael Klang, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, and Tanja Schnitt (M&A Private), Lisa Pålsson and Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Olof Östman (IP & Technology), Filip Åhsberger (GDPR), Abiram Soma (Real Assets), Markus Nilsson (Finance & Restructuring), and Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition & Procurement).
Snellman counsel to Bare Collective in its aquisition of Boob Design
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Bare Collective in its acquisition of Boob Design. Boob Design is offering a sustainable range of high design maternity and nursing wear sold on 59 markets primarily as direct-to-consumer sales through its own online store.
Bare Collective, a group of companies aiming to become a leader in products for children and women’s well-being, strengthens their position with the acquisition of Boob Design. The transaction is in line with Bare Collective’s acquisition strategy under which it has previously acquired Esska, Jabadabado, and ImseVimse.
Bare Collective is backed by Pivot, a Swedish private equity firm founded in 2019.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Mikael Klang, Douglas Essehorn, and Tanja Schnitt (Private M&A), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to SEB Private Equity in the co-Investment with IK Partners in their acquisition of Truesec
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to SEB Private Equity in the co-investment with IK Partners in their acquisition of Truesec.
IK Partners, a leading Nordic private equity group, has acquired Truesec, and Snellman represented the co-investor SEB Private Equity in the transaction.
Hannes Spellman’s core team included Mikael Klang and Alexander Lindqvist.
Snellman advised private equity sponsor Riverside and its portfolio company Abracon on the aquisition of Proant AB and Proant Asia Limited
2021
Snellman advised private equity sponsor Riverside and its portfolio company Abracon on the acquisition of Proant AB and Proant Asia Limited, privately held antenna suppliers headquartered in Umeå, Sweden, and Hong Kong, respectively. The combined companies will form Abracon’s new ProAnt brand. Abracon will retain facilities in both Sweden and Hong Kong. Abracon, LLC is an industry leader in passive components, providing frequency control & timing device, RF & antenna, and inductor & connectivity solutions through a global distribution network.
Snellman’s team consisted of Mikael Klang, Iiris Ikkelä, Douglas Essehorn, Alexander Lindqvist (Corporate/M&A), Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Lindgren (Employment), and Anna Ribenfors (IP & Technology).
Snellman counsel to Raketech in its acquisition of P&P Vegas Group Inc and Other Assets from QM Media AB
2021
Snellman acted as legal counsel to the Raketech Group in the acquisition of all assets from QM Media AB, including its subsidiary P&P Vegas Group Inc.
With the acquisition, Raketech, a leading online affiliate and content marketing company with expertise within e.g. sports and gaming, has significantly strengthened its global sports portfolio footprint in the fast-growing US market. With the acquisition of P&P Vegas Group Inc, Raketech will be reinforced with a network of sports-betting experts and a local team, bringing valuable knowledge about the local US sports market to the group.
Snellman’s team consisted of Mikael Klang and Miklos Kovacs Kal.
Snellman counsel to SEB Private Equity in its partnership with Eatery
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to SEB Private Equity in its investment in and partnership with Eatery. Eatery is a Swedish fast-growing concept chain with conferences, restaurants, cafés, evening restaurants, and food delivery to the public sector. Eatery has eight restaurants and conference facilities and ten production kitchens. SEB Private Equity is part of SEB, which focuses on developing companies such as Eatery through close collaboration with entrepreneurs and management teams.
Our advisory team included Mikael Klang, Jonas Sjöberg, Ebba Almén and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A); Caroline Sundberg and Jessica Tressfeldt (IP & Technology); Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Lindgren, and Lisa Pålsson (Employment); and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets).
Snellman counsel to AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA and its portfolio company Conaxess Trade Sweden AB in the acquisition of Movement Group Nordic AB
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA and its portfolio company Conaxess Trade Sweden AB in the acquisition of Movement Group Nordic AB (a leading Swedish sales, marketing and distribution company for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) that offers both field sales services and full-service distribution).
Conaxess Trade Group is an exclusive distributor of FMCG products to large-scale retail organizations in six European countries with a particularly strong presence in the Nordics. Add-on acquisitions have been an important part of Conaxess’ strategy to grow its market presence in the region.
Snellman’s core team included Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Nicole Jerad, Iiris Ikkelä (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), David Smith (Finance), Peter Forsberg and David Olander (Competition).
Snellman counsel to REF IV Luxembourg S.à r.l. an affiliate of The Riverside Company in the divestment of RE Skolor AB to AcadeMedia
2020
Parties
REF IV Luxembourg S.à r.l., AcadeMedia
Transaction
Divestment of RE Skolor AB to AcadeMedia
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to REF IV Luxembourg S.à r.l.
Snellman counsel to Vida AB in the acquisition of Bergs Timber AB’s (publ) Swedish sawmill business
2020
Parties
Vida AB, Bergs Timber AB (publ)
Transaction
Vida AB in the Acquisition of Bergs Timber AB’s (publ) Swedish Sawmill Business
Deal Value
SEK 400 million
Role
Counsel to Vida AB
Snellman counsel to Pivot Fund in its first two investments
2020
Parties
Pivot Fund (Buyer), ImseVimse (Target), Esska (Target)
Transaction
In February, Pivot Fund announced its first investment through the acquisition of ImseVimse. In March, Pivot has taken a step towards building a leading group in children’s products and hygiene products through the acquisition of Esska,
Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Pivot Fund I AB
Snellman counsel to WhistleB in the sale of its entire share capital to NAVEX Global
2019
PartiesWhistleB (target), NAVEX Global (Buyer)TransactionCounsel to the Sellers of WhistleB in the acquisition by NAVEX GlobalDeal Value
Value not public
RoleCounsel to the Sellers
Snellman counsel to the Logent Group on SEK 900 million senior secured notes and the entry into of a super senior RCF
2019
Parties
Logent AB, Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP
Transaction
Logent Group issue of SEK 900 Million Senior Secured Notes and the Entry Into of a Super Senior RCF
Deal Value
SEK 900 million
Role
Counsel to Logent Group and SSCP
Snellman counsel to BVF Partners on its Investment in Calliditas Therapeutics AB
2019
Parties
BVF Partners, Calliditas Therapeutics AB
Transaction
BVF Partners’ Investment in Calliditas Therapeutics AB
Deal Value
SEK 300 million
Role
Counsel to BVF Partners
Snellman counsel to Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP in the acquisition of Logent Group from Adelis Equity Partners and minority shareholders
2019
Parties
Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP (Buyer), Logent Group (Target), Adelis Equity Partners (Sellers)
Transaction
Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP in the Acquisition of Logent Group from Adelis Equity Partners.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP
Clients describe Mikael Klang as “one of the best M&A lawyers I have ever worked with”, “very dedicated and knowledgeable about all aspects of M&A. He is very professional, client oriented and always available. He understands our business and provides valuable legal advice at a top level”, and “exceptional corporate M&A lawyer. Stand-out qualities include his collaborative approach to working with other advisors, his strong commercial sense and his dedication and work ethic.”, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal 500, 2020
'Sources state that he is "Pragmatic, solution-oriented and highly creative.", Corporate/ M&A, Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2020
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