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January 2013

Rig 640, Waynesburg, PA. Photo credit: Nathan Toews

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In This IssueAaron Dubois’ Safety StoryQ4 One Savanna Award WinnersIntro to New HSE HiresWhat’s Happening?

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As we enter 2013 at Savanna I am struck by the contradictions we face. After several years of dedicated effort we have achieved three key milestones:

1. We have established a very strong U.S. base business, with a strong customer and operating base, and significant potential for expansion.

2. We have reached critical mass in Australia, and are experiencing very high activity levels as well as overtures for additional rigs and equipment.

3. We have “right-sized” our Canadian hybrid fleet with the completion of our TDS-3000TM retrofit program, opening the door to newbuild ultra-deep doubles and triples.

All three of these efforts have set the stage for sharply improved results in Savanna in 2013 and beyond. They are very significant accomplishments achieved through dedicated effort and focus by everyone.

However [why is there always a “however”], the market for our services in North America in 2013 is projected to be as slow, or slower, than was the case in 2012. Low natural gas prices continue to mute activity focused on this product. At the same time growing production, transportation bottlenecks, refining constraints, and a sluggish North American economy are all projected to constrain oil prices, reducing activity in 2013 in this area as well.

With those types of predictions, it is easy to get frustrated by our near term prospects, or to wonder if all the effort of the past few years was worthwhile. This is understandable. However, at Savanna, we have always prided ourselves on our focus towards strategic decisions and the direction of the company over the next 5-10 years, not the next 5-10 months. Obviously, we must react to market conditions in the near term by ensuring we provide the appropriate level of service to what the market demands. Failure to do so would be irresponsible. At the same

time, short-term market fluctuations will never be allowed to de-rail our focus on becoming “a global leader in energy services”. That vision provides a calming force, allowing us to maintain course in the face of often violent short term changes in our business environment. Those short-term fluctuations are certainly frustrating, but importantly they do not change Savanna’s direction or focus.

In the face of market uncertainty, Savanna has set our 2013 Capital budget at a conservative level. Unlike periods where growth and expansion of our business appear certain, in 2013 we are looking for greater specific commitments from our customers before committing capital. Despite this, we are experiencing interest from customers in new drilling and workover rigs in all markets, particularly in the United States and Australia. Given our strong commitment to backing newbuilds with firm term contracts the number of rigs to be built in 2013, if any, is uncertain. What is certain is that we will continue to expand in all three regions, and in all of our business lines, and we will do so with a conservative view to Savanna’s debt burden and sustainable industry activity levels.

Warren Buffet, one of the greatest investors of all time, has a saying that reflects Savanna’s philosophy:

“The stock markets value companies every day, often based on short term results or events. Our approach to evaluating companies is weigh them over many years, both past and future. Ultimately, sustainable growth increases a company’s weight, which invariably increases its value.”

That philosophy will continue to drive everything we do at Savanna. We are very excited by the long term opportunities Savanna provides to its employees and shareholders. We will deal with what the market throws at us, good and bad, with a continual focus on the long term growth and expansion of our business. In my opinion there is no other defensible way to run a business.

Message from Ken Mullen

800, 311 6th Avenue SWCalgary, Alberta T2P 3H2Phone: 403 503 9990Fax: 403 267 [email protected]

Savanna Energy Services Corp. is listedon the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:SVY)For current stock information,visit tsx.com or savannaenergy.com

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Rig-n-Dig is published by Savanna Energy Services Corp. as an information vehicle for our employees and for our community. Suggestions and contributions are welcome and encouraged.

Editor/Publisher: Chesley Ryder 403 718 2885 [email protected]

Managing Editor: John Bayko 403 781 9999 [email protected]

In This IssueMessage from Management page 2Aaron’s Safety Story page 3Q4 One Savanna Award Winners page 4New HSE Hires page 5Tips to Getting a Good Sleep page 6What’s Happening? page 8Australia page 10Last Page page 14

Ken Mullen, President and CEO of Savanna Energy Services Corp.

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Aaron Shares His Safety Story

In December of 2010, Aaron Dubois and the rest of the crew on Rig 416 were working at a camp in Wabasca, AB running core samples for Cenovus.

“At the time, we were known as the guys on the fast rig, so we were kind of looking for little ways here and there to have that edge and be the quickest,” he says.

One day, Dubois missed a vital step that resulted in him losing two fingers on his right hand.

The incident caused him to suffer from extreme pain, especially during the surgery involved with amputating one finger and the healing process of the other. Even though he always loved working in the field, the loss of a great amount of circulation in his hand lead him to realize that he might lose his career because of that one missed step.

“I liked the atmosphere, the guys, working for Savanna; the money was always a bonus to me,” he recalls.

“The moment when I realized that this is not what I’m going to be able to do anymore because of the injury is when it really set in.”

After nearly six months of recovery, Dubois was able to return to work doing maintenance in Savanna’s Nisku shop, but part of him constantly longed to be out on the rigs, which is part of the reason why he showed so much interest when a position opened up for an HSE Superintendent.

“The moment I got this job was really good because it still gives me a chance to be out in the field and be around the guys on a rig, and, at the same time, have a part in preventing something like this from happening to someone else.”

Dubois adds that in his position, he can relate to the guys well, and they can understand that he is there to help.

Looking back, Dubois says that if he had spent a couple more minutes to get the job done the right way, he would still be working on the rigs today, which is why his message to Savanna is this: do not rush or cut corners because in the end it’s not worth it.

This is especially challenging because the industry has changed to become more safety-conscious, and trying to get people to change their mentality towards safety is hard.

“I tell guys, and it’s true, if there are two rigs side-by-side and one does a well in ten days with four or five incidents and the other does it in two weeks with no incidents, they’re going to pick the one that took 14 days any time.”

Dubois says that this is the mentality he always had.

“I was always big into safety when I was on the rigs; I was always big with teaching the guys the proper ways of doing things. In my position now, the only downfall is having to tell guys that yes, I am a statistic, but at the same time I am trying to prevent guys from becoming one as well.”

Two years ago, Aaron Dubois cut two of his fingers off while working as a motorhand on Rig 416.

Here is the story of how that incident changed his life and his career.

“ ”Yes, I am a statistic, but at the same time I am trying to prevent guys from becoming one as well.

— Aaron Dubois, HSE Superintendent

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Q4 One Savanna Award Winners

Congratulations Delbert Stade!As a Rig Manager on Rig 621, Delbert was nominated for his willingness to train new employees; attention to detail; openness to teaching and sharing his experiences; his ability to stay organized; and most importantly his leadership at Savanna’s top priority: keeping people safe.

Congratulations Cameron Joyal!As a Rig Manager on Rig 407, Cameron was nominated for his strengths in leadership, commitment to mentoring others; and presenting a great example of Savanna’s vision and values.

Gary SuttonGraham HayesRod TaylorCody FlemingBrian HansonKevin Geddert

Mark ScottLianne KenlerJay HillEmily CleggNaomi WiensNathan Greener

Chesley RyderKyle StephensonAnne JendruckSWS Rig 61Sylvia Sargent

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners of this quarter’s One Savanna Award for presenting Savanna’s vision and values.

2013 Q1`s nominations will be due March 15, 2013.

These nomination forms can be found on Savnet under Forms, Business Unit: Communications and should be sent to [email protected]

Delbert Stade with his two nominees (from L to R): Adam Guindon, Delbert Stade, Aaron Macleod

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Q4 One Savanna Award Winners

The Canadian Drilling Recruitment and Crew Coordination team was nominated for the professional manner in which they complete their duties; the respect they have for one another and all other employees; and their ability to get the job done in a timely and effective manner.

The Canadian Drilling Recruitment and Crew Coordination team is made up of three recruiters, five crew coordinators, and their manager, Cindy Orom, in both Savanna Drilling’s Redcliff and Nisku offices.

Year round, these recruiters work to hire and rehire individuals for Savanna’s rigs while crew coordinators are each responsible for the staffing and maintainenance of crews on 14 rigs.

Orom says their number one goal is to keep rigs staffed and find the best placement for people who want to work on our rigs.

“We want to set the candidates who work for Savanna up for success,” Orom says.

Especially gearing up for the Canadian winter, and going from about 35% utilization to 90% within two

weeks, this team has done some hard work.

“For my team, this means showing the passion for the job,” says Orom.

She adds that the team spends a lot of time taking notes, brainstorming, communicating, and making sure to ask for help if it’s needed.

“It takes effort, dedication, communication, creativity, hard work, and, when it gets really stressful, stopping to laugh for a couple minutes,” she notes.

The team also wanted to share their appreciation for the Operations Team, and all of he Rig Managers and Field Employees for their support.

“We have a really strong team, full of really hard workers, who are passionate about what they do, and that’s what makes us successful.”

Let’s find out more!

Congratulations Canadian Drilling Recruitment and Crew Coordination Team!

Left: Ryan McDonald and Cara Taber

Top (from L to R): Leona Andres, Kelly Labelle, Cindy Orom, Ewa Joniec, Gurdeep Dhillon, Tracy Hug, and Shirley Cheung

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New HSE Hires Aim for Industry Leadership

Mike TruittDirector, U.S. HSEThe Woodlands, TX

Mike Truitt, Savanna’s new Director, U.S. HSE gained a passion for safety from his work in the Air Force, and has stayed in the industry for more than 10 years since.

Being in the military, you need to work safely or you don’t get to go home to your family, Truitt says, which is the same with any type of work.

Safety has become even more of a priority since the birth of his daughter just 17 months ago.

“I’ve always had a belief in the personal aspect towards safety, not only at work but outside of it.”

In more recent years, Truitt has worked in the drilling industry with GreyWolf, Precision Drilling, and Keen Energy Services/Latshaw Drilling.

He came to Savanna hoping to direct Savanna in working to change the safety culture to today’s standard, which is a problem industry wide, he adds.

“Today, you are expected to go home in the same condition you came to work in, if not better, which is very different from the way it was just 30 years ago.”

Truitt is looking for company buy-in when it comes to new policies which will aim to make Savanna a bold leader when it comes to safety performance.

Wes Montgomery, Savanna’s new Manager, H.S.E. Canadian Well Servicing, comes to the company in the hopes of increasing the communication and frontline worker safety.

“I like to get out there and meet the people who are doing the work,” he says.

Through increased communcation, Montgomery says he will be able to enhance the safety programs Savanna already has in place and encourage people in both the field and our offices to work safely.

Not only that, but Montgomery also mentioned changing the culture from what it has been in the past to current standards.

He notes that this will involve not only giving workers the right to refuse unsafe work, but give them the right and the obligation to work safely.

“This change will help create a safety culture that will allow Savanna to be an industry leader,” he says.

Outside of the office and the field, Montgomery lives an active lifestyle. As a past member of Team Canada’s volleyball team, he now enjoys staying active by running, skiing, camping, and doing yoga.

Wes MontgomeryHSE ManagerCalgary, AB

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Poor sleeping habits are among the most common problems encountered in our society: we stay up too late and we get up too early; we interupt our sleep with drugs, chemicals, and work; and we over stimulate ourselves with late night activity.

Not only does getting a good nights’ sleep keep us more active and alert during the day, but sleep plays a vital role in promoting physical health, longevity, and emotional well-being. You feel better, your thoughts are clearer and your emotions are less fragile.

Without adequate sleep, our judgment, mood, and ability to learn and retain information are weakened. Over time, chronic sleep deprivation may lead to an array of serious medical conditions including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even early mortality.

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• Fix a bedtime and a waking up time

• Avoid napping during the day, or limit it to 30-45 mins.

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and any heavy, spicey, or sugary foods 4-6 hours before bed

• Exercise regularly, but not right before bed

• Don’t take your worries to bed

Getting ready for bed:

• Try a light snack before bed such as warm milk or a banana (foods high in tryptophan)

• Practice relaxation techniques before bed (such as yoga, breathing, or prayer, as these may relieve anxiety and muscle tension)

• Establish a pre-sleep ritual such as reading or a warm bath

• Get into your favorite sleeping position

Sleeping environment:

• Reserve the bedroom for sleep

• Keep your bedroom cool, orderly, quiet and comfortable

• Block out all distracting noise, turn off electronics including the TV

• Eliminate as much light as possible

Seek help for other factors such as arthritis, acid reflux with heartburn, headaches and hot flashes. Psychological and mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and stress are often associated with sleeping difficulties. Many medications can cause sleeplessness as a side effect. Consult your physcian if you think your lack of sleep is due to any medical concern.

Also available to you are many resourses through our EAP provider Homewood Human Solutions and utilize the online resources such as e-learning on many subjects for healthy living as well as counselling services. 24/7 1-800-663-1142 or www.homewoodhumansolutions.com

Sweet dreams!

Our body manages and requires sleep in much the same way that it regulates the need for eating, drinking and breathing. Research shows adults NEED seven to eight hours of sleep each night for optimum health.

Tips to a good sleep:

Why is a good night’s sleep so important?

We sleep for approximately of our lives, however, we don’t place the importance on sleep that we should.

Studies show adequate sleep• repairs and regenerates the body• keeps your heart healthy• reduces stress• lowers blood pressure• improves your memory• helps control body weight issues• reduces the chances of type 2 diabetes• restores the brain

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What’s Happening?

Redcliff Savanna group’s “ugly sweater” contest! Congratulations to the winners (Alexis, Tamara, Ryan D. and Ryan W.) who donated their winnings to their adopted family for the holidays.

Storm season in Australia! Photo by Claudia deBeer.

After going six months without any incidents, Origin put on a BBQ for the dedicated workers on Rig 407 to show their appreciation. Great work guys, and thank you for making safety your #1 priority!

Rig 446, Conoco Philips near Surmount Fort McMurray.

Safety stand down

Ugly sweater party!

Stormy Skies

Celebratory BBQ!

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What’s Happening?

Nadia Vagher poses with the picture she made for the Savanna safety calendar. Congradulations Nadia, and all of our other winners!

Bobby Richard, Driller on Rig 635, says his little girl supports Savanna because Savanna is supporting her!

Tammy Gudmunson from Carlyle, SK shows off some Savanna pride!

Lightning in Red Deer, taken by Matthew Cummings, Rig Manager SWS 45

Field Sup’s Mike Wurz and Rolly Lint & Area Manager Mark Heasman R/U RC-31 at Clairmont Shop

Ryan Wyatt; 10 year gift presented by Aaron Mills Jair Melin; 5 year ring presented by Lorne Stang and Brad Hartster

Savanna hair!Safety calendar Savanna Support

Lightning

5 and 10 year rings!

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Australia

What do Australian’s love according to the 1970’s advertising jingle?

a) Mashed potatoesb) Football, meat pies, kangaroos, and

Holden carsc) A weekend with the in-laws in New Zealandd) Koalas and a cold VB

Answer to last month’s OZ IQ Test! How did you do?

Check out this month’s question!

Jake Aiden Bambrick

Born 2:12am on the 9th January 2012

Weight: 6 pound 7 ounces

Mum, Lee Bambrick, sister Taylor Bambrick and Dad, John Bambrick

Mum and Bub doing great

Which 2 Aussies are linked by the words “Such is life”?

a) AFL player Ben Cousins and bush ranger Ned Kelly

b) Little Aussie bleeder Norm Cunston and former governor general Sir John Kerr

c) Rugby league and union star Sonny Bill Williams and writer David Williamson

c) Radio personality Kyle Sandilands and actor Magda Szubanski

Baby News

Payroll Systems Upgrade from Claudia de Beer

The payroll team have successfully run all payrolls through our new system Payforce!

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Marcia Wilkinson, Rebecca Stretton in Australia and the team in Canada for working tirelessly through the holiday season to ensure this project ran as smoothly as possible. A stellar effort, well done!

If employees have any questions regarding the new system, new payslips or general enquiries please contact the payroll office in Toowoomba on 4633 6719 or 4633 6712.

Training News

Congratulations to Jeff Fraser, Rig Manager, 408 for completing the Cert. II, III, IV, V (Diploma) in the RII09 Oil & Gas Onshore competencies.

This is great news as it moves us one step closer to compliance under the Queensland Competency Standard!!!!

Also a congratulations to the following employees for passing their Well Control Exam

• Jamie Collier

• Jason Orchard

• Andrew DuFrocq

• Michael Kuiper

Well Done!

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Australia

Q: Where is home or where are you from originally?

A: My family emigrated from the Netherlands to Australia about five years ago. Home is in Toowoomba, right on the Great Dividing Range. From our kitchen window we have a view of Table Top Mountain, a local landmark. Quite a change of scenery for a Dutch family. As you may know, back home in The Netherlands some 60% of the population lives below sea level.

Q: What about the opportunity to work for Savanna appeals to you?

A: I believe that Savanna employs great people and I look forward to being part of and contributing to the growth of Savanna in Australia.

Q: Any hobbies or interesting facts we should know about you?

A: Love to ride my motor bike, read a good book, or work the veggie patch. Since last Christmas, I have a new hobby. I got hooked on playing Mario Kart with my 6 year old son on the Wii game computer. Big fan of Luigi circuit. Still have not been able to beat my 6 year old, but I will keep trying.

Q: Any prior experience in oil and gas?

A: My first job in oil and gas was in Nigeria when I enrolled in the “Engineer Trainee” program for Schlumberger. I started on a swamp barge in the Bonny River working as a roustabout, swinging a few tongs as a roughneck, and even working the monkey board on a triple during the wet season (thank god we only had 2-7/8 inch pipe to pull). I finalized my hands on rig experience as a rig engineer on a semi sub in the North Sea. After four years in the field, I moved to an office based environment. Today I am getting close to being 20 years in the oil patch and I consider it a privilege to be able work with people from around the world.

Q: How did you come to arrive at Savanna?

A: The first time I heard about the company was when Savanna started operations for Origin here in Australia. The next time I came across Savanna, was during a presentation from Mr. Ken Mullen at the International Gas Symposium in Brisbane in December 2011. This presentation definitely put Savanna on the radar for me. The next contact was when I met with the Australian operations folks, talking contracts for Rig 409. All this time Savanna seemed like a pretty good company to work for. In September last year, I joined the team, looking after contracts.

Meet & Greet — Rosanne Meijers, Contracts Manager

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Australia

DID YOU KNOW?• On January 26, 1788, the First Fleet, which contained 11 ships from

Great Britain, arrived at Port Jackson which is now Sydney Harbour.

• By 1808, January 26 was celebrated as “First Landing Day” or “Foundation Day”, it became Australia’s first public holiday in 1838.

• Today, over 7.5 million people celebrate the day by watching fireworks, attending ceremonies, spending time with family, etc.

• Australia Day is the largest annual community celebration in Australia.

• Australian of the Year Awards are handed out to celebrate the achievements and contributions of role models and inspire others to create a better Australia.

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Savanna Canada, have you contributed to your group RRSP this year?

The RRSP deadline is March 1, 2013.Contribute to your group RRSP through Sun Life Financial before March 1, 2013 and take advantage of tax saving opportunities for the 2012 tax year.

If you have already contributed during the year, or plan to contribute before the deadline, and you are still under your Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) limit for the year’s RRSP contributions, you can still boost your account with a lump sum contribution directly to Sun Life Finanical before March 1, 2013 (these do not attract the company match).

So many reasons to top up...

• You benefit from tax savings. Your RRSP contributions are deducted from your taxable income for the year so that you benefit from a reduction in your income tax - just for contributing to your own savings.

• Your money accumulates quickly. You’ve heard it before but it’s worth repeating: the more money you invest in tax-sheltered savings, the more time you give it to grow and the better off you’ll be.

• It’s just so easy. To make a contribution, call the Customer Care Centre at 1-866-733-8612 any business day from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. MT, or sign in to Sun Life Financial’s Plan Member Services website, mysunlife.ca/savanna.

S The Canadian Benefit Department

Your Tax Receipts from Sun Life – when to expect them

If you joined the Savanna Retirement Savings Plan with Sun Life Financial, you will receive a tax receipt from Sun Life Financial for RRSP contributions made in 2012. Tax receipts will be mailed in early January 2013. If you make RRSP contributions between January 1, 2013 and March 1, 2013, you will receive a tax receipt for these contributions in March 2013, and you have the option to use this receipt for the 2012 tax year or carry it forward to 2013.

RRSP help – online, anytime you want it!Sign in to mysunlife.ca/savanna to: explore tools to help you manage your RRSP print a duplicate copy of your Sun Life Financial RRSP tax receipt, at no charge.

Your 2013 Contributions

If you have reached your CRA RRSP maximum limit for 2012, and have directed Sun Life Financial to allocate your contributions to the NREG, you must contact Sun Life Financial in order to have your 2013 contributions directed back to the RRSP.

Maximize your contributions and get more!

The company matches your RRSP or NREG contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6 percent of your base salary, depending on your years of service. If you are eligible for an increase in the Company matching percentage(s), it is up to you to contact Sun Life Financial to increase your contributions in order to receive the additional employer matching contributions.

Remember: If your current contribution through payroll deduction is less than your maximum eligible employer match contribution, Savanna will not increase your contribution percentage(s) automatically. You must provide authorization to increase your contributions by contacting Sun Life Financial.

If your current contribution through payroll deduction is more than your maximum eligible employer match contribution, Savanna will increase your employer match contributions automatically.

Don’t miss out, call today and get more for your money!

Not enrolled in the RRSP? Take advantage of this benefit and enrol today. You can enrol online or complete an enrolment form to begin your payroll deductions.

Questions? Call Sun Life Financial’s Customer Care Centre at 1-866-733-8612, any business day from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. MT.

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SOCIAL MEDIAUPDATEGuess the Rig Part Caption Contest!

This one still smells like the last guy - Romeao StaubCandy?? There’s no candy in these things!!! - Bobbie Palech

See more great captions, updates, videos, and photos from Savanna at www.facebook.com/SavannaEnergy!

Seng me to a rig will ya! - Kenny Gladney

Here are some highlights from Savanna’s Caption Contest:Can you name this rig part? Check Facebook the week of February 12th, 2013 to see if you are right!

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word search

101rig terminology

Air Slips: Device used for holding pipe and preventing it from falling down the hole.

Monkey Board: Platform above the working floor where tubing is racked when tripping in and out. Where the Derrickhand works. Also known as a tubing board.

Barrel

Casing

Christmas Tree

Crude Oil

Derrick

Drill Bit

Fishing

Liquified Gas

Mineral Owner

Mud

Natural Gas

Oil Field

Operator

Payzone

Petroleum

Pipeline

Production

Refinery

Roughneck

Spudding

Surface Owner

Toolpusher

Well

Wildcat

Savanna is a finalist in The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction for Aboriginal Relations — Best Practice Award of Distinction, Sponsored by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada!

Representatives will attend a gala on March 8, 2013 to find out who the winner is for our category. Good luck Savanna!

Do you have a story or photo to share in the Rig-n-Dig? Send it to [email protected]!

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