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I would like now to turn the conference over to Samantha Greening, director of investor relations. Samantha Greening -- Director, Investor Relations Thank you for joining us on our third quarter 2024 earnings call. I guess the first question, Scott, maybe just going back to the Pacific JV buyout. Please go ahead.
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I would like now to turn the conference over to Samantha Greening, director of investor relations. Samantha Greening -- Director, Investor Relations Thank you for joining us on our fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call. [Operator instructions] Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. Please go ahead.
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