RBC Funds Trust

07/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/28/2026 12:51

Summary Prospectus by Investment Company (Form 497K)

RBC Global Asset Management
RBC Global Equity Funds
Summary Prospectus
July 28, 2026 
RBC China Equity Fund
Class A:
RCEAX
Class I:
RBCIX
Class R6:
RBCRX
Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's Prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information and other information about the Fund online at https://dfinview.com/usrbcgam. You can also get this information at no cost by calling 1-800-422-2766 or by sending an email request to [email protected]. The Fund's current Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, both dated July 28, 2026, as may be supplemented from time to time, are incorporated by reference into this Summary Prospectus.
As with all mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has not approved or disapproved the Fund shares described in this Prospectus or determined whether this Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Fund Summary
RBC China Equity Fund
Investment Objective
The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A shares of the Fund if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $25,000 in Class A shares of the RBC Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial intermediary and under the subheading "Reducing the Initial Sales Charge on Purchases of Class A Shares" on page 103 of the Fund's Prospectus. 
Class A
Class I
Class R6
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your
investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a % of offering price)
5.75
%
None
None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of
offering or sales price, whichever is less)1
None
None
None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that
you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your
investment)
Management Fees
0.80
%
0.80
%
0.80
%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
0.25
%
None
None
Other Expenses
4.73
%
4.64
%
4.67
%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
5.78
%
5.44
%
5.47
%
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2
(4.48)
%
(4.39)
%
(4.47)
%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (After
Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement)
1.30
%
1.05
%
1.00
%
1
A 1.00% Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC") is imposed on redemptions of Class A shares made within 12 months of a purchase of $1 million or more of Class A shares on which no front-end sales charge was paid.
2
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or pay operating expenses in order to limit the Fund's total expenses (excluding brokerage and other investment-related costs, interest, taxes, dues, fees and other charges of governments and their agencies, extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification, other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund's business and acquired fund fees and expenses) to 1.30% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares, 1.05% for Class I shares and 1.00% for Class R6 shares. This expense limitation agreement is in place until July 31, 2027 and may not be terminated by the Adviser prior to that date. The expense limitation agreement may be revised or terminated by the Fund's Board of Trustees if the Board consents to a revision or termination as being in the best interests of the Fund. The Adviser is entitled to recoup from the Fund or class the fees and/or operating expenses previously waived or reimbursed for a period of three years from the date of such waiver or reimbursement, provided that such recoupment does not cause the Fund's expense ratio (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (i) the Fund's expense limitation at the time of the waiver or reimbursement and (ii) the Fund's expense limitation at the time of recoupment.
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Example:  This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Fund reflect the net expenses of the Fund that result from the contractual expense limitation in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A
$700
$1,821
$2,925
$5,610
Class I
$107
$1,233
$2,349
$5,097
Class R6
$102
$1,235
$2,357
$5,116
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 134% of the average value of its portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategies
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in equity investments in issuers economically tied to China. For purposes of this policy, the term "assets" means net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. For purposes of the 80% investment policy, China includes Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
The Fund expects to invest primarily in common stocks, but may also invest in depositary receipts. This may include securities that trade in local Chinese, Hong Kong, or other foreign exchanges and securities that trade in Renminbi ("RMB"), the official currency of China. The Fund may invest in the securities of Chinese companies, normally restricted to residents of Mainland China (commonly known as "A Shares" or "China A Shares"), through the Stock Connect program or other channels. The Fund may also invest in other investments including, but not limited to, "B Shares" of companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges; "H Shares" of companies incorporated in Mainland China and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and other foreign exchanges; shares of "Red Chip" and "P-Chip" companies with controlling Chinese shareholders that are incorporated outside of Mainland China and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; and shares of companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that generate the majority of their value and revenue from doing business in China. "Red Chip" companies are controlled, either directly or indirectly, by Mainland China state entities. "P-Chip" companies are controlled by Mainland Chinese companies or individuals. Securities
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of Chinese companies may also include investments in variable interest entity ("VIE") structures, which are created by China-based operating companies in jurisdictions outside of China to obtain indirect financing due to Chinese regulations that prohibit non-Chinese ownership of those companies.
In determining whether an issuer is economically tied to China, the Sub-Adviser will consider whether the issuer: (i) has a class of securities whose principal securities market is in China; (ii) is organized under the laws of, or maintains its principal place of business in, China; (iii) derives 50% or more of its total revenue or profit from goods produced, sales made or services provided in China; (iv) maintains 50% or more of its assets in China; or (v) is otherwise determined to be economically tied to China by the Sub-Adviser in its discretion. For example, the Sub-Adviser may use the classifications assigned by third parties, including an issuer's "country of issue" or "country of risk" as determined by Bloomberg or the classifications assigned to an issuer by the Fund's benchmark index provider. These classifications are generally based on a number of criteria, including an issuer's country of domicile, the primary stock exchange on which an issuer's securities trade, the location from which the majority of an issuer's revenue is derived, and an issuer's reporting currency. Although the Sub-Adviser may rely on these classifications, it is not required to do so.
The Fund will typically invest in equity securities issued by mid- to large-capitalization companies. The equity securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, common stock, preferred stock, convertible securities, ADRs, EDRs, GDRs, participation notes, warrants and rights. A convertible security is considered an "equity security" for purposes of the Fund's 80% policy only if the convertible security is "in the money" at the time of investment.
The Fund may use derivatives for hedging purposes to protect against losses or reduce volatility resulting from changes in interest rates and market indices, or to reduce its exposure to changes in the value of other currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. The Fund may also use derivatives such as options, futures, forward contracts and swaps for efficient portfolio management and investment purposes.
The Fund is non-diversified and, therefore, compared to a diversified investment company, the Fund may invest a greater percentage of its assets in securities of a particular issuer.
The investment process of the Fund is primarily based on fundamental research, although the Sub-Adviser will also consider quantitative and technical factors, as well as the economic outlook for China and relevant markets. Stock selection decisions are ultimately based on an understanding of the company and its business and its outlook.
The Sub-Adviser incorporates material ESG factors as part of the investment process for applicable types of investments. The ESG factors deemed material to the Fund are at the discretion of the Sub-Adviser.
Principal Risks
The value of your investment in the Fund will change daily, which means that you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not
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insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any other government agency. By itself, the Fund is not a balanced investment program. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its goal. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:
China Risk. Investing in securities economically tied to China may subject the Fund to a higher degree of risk of loss than investing in other countries or groups of countries because of the risks associated with, among other things, adverse securities markets; negative foreign currency rate fluctuations; social, political, regulatory, economic or environmental instabilities; and natural disasters. The economy, industries, and securities and currency markets of China are particularly vulnerable to the region's dependence on exports and international trade, and increasing competition from Asia's other low-cost emerging economies. Political, diplomatic, or regional conflicts, including the imposition of tariffs or other trade barriers by the U.S. or foreign governments on exports from China, may also have an adverse impact on Chinese issuers. In addition, currency fluctuations, currency convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation as a result of internal social unrest or conflicts with other countries have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of Greater China. The government of the People's Republic of China ("PRC") exercises significant regulatory control over the economy in Mainland China, and may at any time alter or discontinue economic reforms. Taiwan and Hong Kong do not exercise the same level of control over their economies as does the PRC with respect to Mainland China, but changes to their political and economic relationships with the PRC could adversely impact the Fund's investments in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Investing Through Stock Connect Risk. Investing in China A Shares through the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect ("Stock Connect") program is subject to trading, clearance, settlement, and other procedures, which could pose risks to the Fund. Trading through Stock Connect is subject to market-wide trading volume and market capitalization quota limitations, each of which may restrict or preclude the Fund's ability to invest in A Shares through Stock Connect. A primary feature of Stock Connect is the application of the home market's laws and rules applicable to investors in A Shares. Therefore, the Fund's investments in Stock Connect A Shares are generally subject to PRC securities regulations and listing rules, among other restrictions. Additionally, restrictions on the timing of permitted trading activity in A Shares, including the imposition of local holidays in either Hong Kong or Mainland China and restrictions on purchasing and selling the same security on the same day, may subject the Fund to the risk of price fluctuations of China A Shares at times when the Fund is unable to add to or exit its position.
RMB Risk. The Fund may be subject to the risk of insufficient amounts of RMB for the Fund to remain fully invested in Chinese equities. The Chinese government heavily regulates the domestic exchange of foreign currencies and RMB exchange rates in China, which may adversely affect the operations and financial results of the Fund's investments in China.
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Variable Interest Entities. The Fund may invest in certain operating companies in China through legal structures known as VIEs. In China, ownership of companies in certain sectors by foreign individuals and entities (including U.S. persons and entities such as the Fund) is prohibited. In order to facilitate foreign investment in these businesses, many Chinese companies have created VIEs. In such an arrangement, a China-based operating company typically establishes an offshore shell company in another jurisdiction, such as the Cayman Islands. That shell company enters into service and other contracts with the China-based operating company, then issues shares on a foreign exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). Foreign investors hold stock in the shell company rather than directly in the China-based operating company. This arrangement allows U.S. investors to obtain economic exposure to the China-based company through contractual means rather than through formal equity ownership. VIEs are a longstanding industry practice and well known to officials and regulators in China; however, VIEs are not formally recognized under Chinese law. Recently, the government of China provided new guidance to and placed restrictions on China-based companies raising capital offshore, including through VIE structures. Although the China Securities Regulatory Commission published that they do not object to the use of VIE structures for Chinese companies to raise capital from non-Chinese investors, there is no guarantee that the Chinese government or a Chinese regulator will not otherwise interfere with the operation of VIE structures. Investors face uncertainty about future actions by the government of China that could significantly affect an operating company's financial performance and the enforceability of the shell company's contractual arrangements. It is uncertain whether Chinese officials or regulators will withdraw their implicit acceptance of the VIE structure, whether any new laws, rules or regulations relating to VIE structures will be adopted, or what impact any such changes would have on the interests of foreign shareholders. Under extreme circumstances, China might prohibit the existence of VIE, or sever their ability to transmit economic and governance rights to foreign individuals and entities; if so, the market value of the Fund's associated portfolio holdings would likely suffer significant, detrimental, and possibly permanent effects, which could result in substantial investment losses.
Equity Market Risk. Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. The values of equity securities, including common and preferred stocks, may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, or adverse investor sentiment generally. Common stocks are generally exposed to greater risk than other types of securities, such as preferred stock and debt obligations, because common stockholders generally have inferior rights to receive payment from issuers.
Foreign Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political, environmental and social stability in these countries. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscation of assets and property, and other
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government restrictions, or from problems in registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Additionally, foreign securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities.
Emerging Markets Risk.  The securities markets of most emerging market countries are less liquid; are especially subject to greater price volatility; have smaller market capitalizations; have less government regulation; and are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, auditing, financial and other reporting requirements compared to the securities markets of more developed countries. In addition, the Fund is limited in its ability to exercise its legal rights or enforce a counterparty's legal obligations in emerging market countries. These risks are not normally associated with investments in more developed countries.
Non-Diversified Fund Risk. Because the Fund is non-diversified, it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a particular issuer or group of issuers than a diversified fund would. This increased concentration in fewer issuers may make the Fund's shares more sensitive to the economic results of those issuers.
Currency Risk. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of the Fund's securities and the price of the Fund's shares. Generally, when the value of the U.S. dollar rises in value relative to a foreign currency, an investment in that country loses value because that currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars. Devaluation of a currency by a country's government or banking authority also may have a significant impact on the value of any investments denominated in that currency. Currency markets generally are not as regulated as securities markets.
Liquidity Risk. The Fund may be subject to the risk that a particular investment may be difficult to purchase or sell and that the Fund may be unable to sell illiquid securities (including securities deemed liquid at the time of purchase that subsequently became less liquid) at an advantageous time or price or to achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector.
Valuation Risk. The Fund's assets may include equity securities traded in foreign markets that close prior to the U.S. markets and when the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") is calculated. In order to take into account any significant events occurring after the close of trading in a foreign market, these securities are valued using adjusted fair value prices received from an independent pricing vendor and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. As a result, there is a risk that the values at which these investments are sold may be significantly different than the estimated fair values of these investments.
Mid-Sized Company Risk. Stocks of mid-sized companies may carry greater risks than those of larger companies because mid-sized companies may have less management experience, fewer competitive strengths and fewer financial resources
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than larger companies. Mid-sized companies may also be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events, and may be more volatile than larger companies.
Custodial Risk. The Fund may invest in markets where custodian and/or settlement systems are not fully developed. The assets of the Fund that are traded in such markets and that have been entrusted to sub-custodians, in circumstances where the use of such sub-custodians is necessary, may be exposed to risk in circumstances whereby the custodian will have no liability.
Market Risk. The markets in which the Fund invests may go down in value, sometimes sharply and unpredictably. The success of the Fund's investment program may be affected by general economic and market conditions, such as interest rates; availability of credit; inflation rates; economic uncertainty; changes in laws, tariffs and other trade barriers; and national and international political circumstances. Unexpected volatility or illiquidity could impair the Fund's profitability or result in losses. The Fund's investments may be overweighted from time to time in one or more sectors, which will increase the Fund's exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk. The Fund is actively managed, and its performance therefore will reflect in part the Sub-Adviser's ability to make investment decisions that are suited to achieve the Fund's investment objective.
Large Company Risk. Large capitalization companies are generally more mature, and the securities issued by these companies may not be able to reach the same levels of growth as the securities issued by small- or mid-capitalization companies.
Portfolio Turnover Risk. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher transaction costs, which may have a negative effect on the Fund's performance. In addition, higher portfolio turnover may result in the acceleration of capital gains and the recognition of greater levels of short-term capital gains, which are taxed at ordinary federal income tax rates when distributed to shareholders.
Derivatives Risk. Derivatives and other similar instruments (collectively referred to as "derivatives"), including options contracts, futures contracts, forwards, options on futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds), may be riskier than other types of investments and could result in losses that significantly exceed the Fund's original investment. The performance of derivatives depends largely on the performance of their underlying asset reference, rate, or index; therefore, derivatives often have risks similar to those risks of the underlying asset, reference, rate or index, in addition to other risks. However, the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset, reference, rate or index. Many derivatives create leverage thereby causing the Fund to be more volatile than it would have been if it had not used derivatives. Over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives are traded bilaterally between two parties, which exposes the Fund to heightened liquidity risk, valuation risk and counterparty risk (the risk that the derivative counterparty will not fulfill its contractual obligations), including the credit risk of the derivative counterparty, compared to other types of investments. Changes
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in the value of a derivative may also create margin delivery or settlement payment obligations for the Fund. Certain derivatives are subject to exchange trading and/or mandatory clearing (which interposes a central clearinghouse to each participant's derivative transaction). Exchange trading, central clearing and margin requirements are intended to reduce counterparty credit risk and increase liquidity and transparency, but do not make a derivatives transaction risk-free and may subject the to increased costs. The use of derivatives may not be successful, and certain of the Fund's transactions in derivatives may not perform as expected, which may prevent the Fund from realizing the intended benefits, and could result in a loss to the Fund. In addition, given their complexity, derivatives expose the Fund to risks of mispricing or improper valuation, as well as liquidity risk. The use of derivatives is also subject to operational risk which refers to risk related to potential operational issues, including documentation issues, settlement issues, system failures, inadequate controls, and human error, as well as legal risk which refers to the risk of loss resulting from insufficient documentation, insufficient capacity or authority of counterparty, or legality or enforceability of a contract.
Performance Information
The bar chart and performance table provide an indication of the risks of an investment in the Fund by showing changes in performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual total returns (before and after taxes) compare with those of a broad-based securities index. The returns for Class A and Class R6 shares may be different than the returns of Class I shares shown in the bar chart and performance table because fees and expenses of the three classes differ. Past performance (before and after taxes) does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated information on the Fund's performance can be obtained by visiting www.rbcgam.com or by calling 1-800-422-2766.
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Annual Total Returns - Class I Shares
  

During the period shown in the chart for the Class I Shares of the Fund:
Quarter
Returns
Best quarter:
Q3 2025
29.82
%
Worst quarter:
Q3 2022
(19.54)
%
?

Year to date for performance class:
RBC China Equity Fund - I
6/30/2026
(0.49)
%
?
Performance Table
The table below shows after-tax returns for Class I shares only. Before-tax returns for Class A shares assume applicable maximum sales charges. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans. In some cases, returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be higher than returns before taxes because the calculations assume that the investor received a tax benefit for any loss incurred on the sale of the shares. The inception date of Class A, Class I and Class R6 shares is April 11, 2022. 
Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2025)
Past
Year
Since
Inception
Class I Before Taxes
50.82
%
8.12
%
Class I After Taxes on Distributions
48.98
%
7.45
%
Class I After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Shares
30.43
%
6.12
%
Class A Before Taxes
41.66
%
6.15
%
Class R6 Before Taxes
50.88
%
8.17
%
MSCI China NR Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
31.17
%
7.80
%
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Management
Investment Adviser
RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc.
Investment Sub-Adviser
RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited
The Sub-Adviser uses "associated persons" employed by an affiliate in its provision of investment advisory services to the Fund under a "participating affiliate" arrangement.
Portfolio Manager
The following individual is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio:
• Siguo Chen, Portfolio Manager, has been lead portfolio manager of the Fund since 2022.
For important information about "Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares," please turn to "Important Additional Information" on page 53 of the Fund's Prospectus.
Tax Information
The Fund's distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income and/or capital gains unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account, in which case you may be taxed later upon withdrawal of your investment from such arrangement.
For important information about "Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries," please turn to "Important Additional Information" on page 53 of the Fund's Prospectus.
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Important Additional Information
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
You may purchase or redeem (sell) shares of the Funds on any business day by phone (1-800-422-2766), by mail (RBC Funds, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, PO Box 219252, Kansas City, MO 64121-9252) or by wire. The following table provides the Funds' minimum initial and subsequent investment requirements, which may be reduced or modified in some cases.  
Minimum Initial Investment:
Class A
$1,000 ($250 for IRA)
Class I
$100,000
$0 for Qualified Retirement Plans
Class R6
$250,000 for Institutional Investors1
$0 for Eligible Investors1
Minimum Subsequent Investment:
Class A
None
Class I
None
Class R6
None
1
For more information about Institutional Investors and Eligible Investors, see "Additional Policies About Transactions" on page 84 of the Fund's Prospectus.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
If you purchase shares of a Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and/or the Adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.
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