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        <ExplanationTxt>PART IX, LINE 4 - RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS DISCLOSED REPRESENT THE RETIREMENT OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL ALLOCATED IN PRIOR YEARS WHICH WERE PAID TO MEMBERS IN THE CURRENT YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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