Century Casinos, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. , /CNW/ -- Century Casinos , Inc. (the "Company", "we", "us", or "our") (Nasdaq Capital Market®: CNTY) today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 .
Second Quarter 2025 Highlights*
Compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 :
Net operating revenue was $150.8 million , an increase of 3%.
Earnings from operations was $16.6 million , an increase of 16%.
Net loss attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. shareholders was ($12.3) million , a decrease in net loss of 70%, and basic net loss per share was ($0.40) .
Adjusted EBITDAR** was $30.3 million , an increase of 10%.
"We are proud of the strength and momentum we have built across our portfolio, which has shown solid year over year growth and generated positive cash flow in the quarter. Following various inquiries from third parties about potential asset sales and strategic partnerships, we have initiated a strategic review process as part of our ongoing commitment to driving long-term value creation and optimizing our portfolio of assets and operations," Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Century Casinos remarked.
UPDATES
Sports Betting – Missouri – In May 2025 , the Company announced that it has partnered with BetMGM to operate an online and mobile sports betting application under the Company's license in Missouri . The agreement includes a percentage of net gaming revenue payable to the Company, with a guaranteed minimum, as well as retail sportsbook options to be exercised at the Company's discretion. Sports betting is expected to begin in Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Caruthersville, Missouri – Since the opening of the new casino and hotel on November 1, 2024 , net operating revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR** have increased 26% and 31% respectively.
Poland – The Company was awarded a second license in the city of Wroclaw in March 2025 . The Company expects to open the casino in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company was notified in June 2025 that it had not received a new license for a second casino in Warsaw and closed the casino at the Hilton Hotel. The license for the Company's flagship casino in Warsaw at The Presidential Hotel runs through 2028.
Strategic Review Process – The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has initiated a comprehensive strategic review of its operations, capital structure and strategic growth options. The review will explore a range of potential strategic alternatives for the Company's assets and businesses aimed at enhancing shareholder value and supporting long-term growth. These alternatives may include opportunities to unlock value within our existing property portfolio, optimize the Company's capital structure, evaluate potential mergers, strategic partnerships, or the sale of the Company, and to analyze potential divestments of assets or other asset-level transactions. In connection with this review, the Company has engaged Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP as legal counsel and Macquarie Capital as financial advisor.
This review follows the Company's recent substantial capital expenditure program and solid operational performance in the second quarter of 2025 and reflects the Board's proactive approach to positioning the Company for future success in an evolving market landscape. The Board has not set a timetable for the conclusion of this review. At this stage, no commitments or decisions have been made and there can be no assurance that the review will result in any transaction or particular change to the Company's business. The Company does not intend to make further public comments on the process unless and until it determines that further disclosure is appropriate or necessary.
The consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
For the three months
For the six months
Amounts in thousands, except per share data
ended June 30,
%
ended June 30,
%
Consolidated Results:
2025
2024
Change
2025
2024
Change
Net Operating Revenue
$
150,818
$
146,435
3 %
$
281,261
$
282,451
—
Earnings from operations
16,575
14,261
16 %
23,715
22,547
5 %
Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
$
(12,309)
$
(41,613)
70 %
$
(32,922)
$
(55,157)
40 %
Net loss per share attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. shareholders:
Diluted
$
(0.40)
$
(1.36)
71 %
$
(1.08)
$
(1.81)
40 %
RESULTS BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT*
Following is a summary of the changes in net operating revenue by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 , compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 :
Net Operating Revenue
For the three months
For the six months
Amounts in
ended June 30,
$
%
ended June 30,
$
%
thousands
2025
2024
Change
Change
2025
2024
Change
Change
United States
$
106,104
$
106,515
$
(411)
—
$
199,401
$
202,543
$
(3,142)
(2 %)
Canada
20,005
19,827
178
1 %
36,521
38,153
(1,632)
(4 %)
Poland
24,709
20,093
4,616
23 %
45,339
41,742
3,597
9 %
Corporate and Other
—
—
—
—
—
13
(13)
(100 %)
Consolidated
$
150,818
$
146,435
$
4,383
3 %
$
281,261
$
282,451
$
(1,190)
—
Following is a summary of the changes in earnings (loss) from operations by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 , compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 :
Earnings (Loss) from Operations
For the three months
For the six months
Amounts in
ended June 30,
$
%
ended June 30,
$
%
thousands
2025
2024
Change
Change
2025
2024
Change
Change
United States
$
14,729
$
14,102
$
627
4 %
$
22,076
$
22,561
$
(485)
(2 %)
Canada
4,533
4,362
171
4 %
7,894
8,398
(504)
(6 %)
Poland
464
(181)
645
356 %
355
(202)
557
276 %
Corporate and Other
(3,151)
(4,022)
871
22 %
(6,610)
(8,210)
1,600
20 %
Consolidated
$
16,575
$
14,261
$
2,314
16 %
$
23,715
$
22,547
$
1,168
5 %
Following is a summary of the changes in net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. shareholders by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 , compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 :
Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. Shareholders
For the three months
For the six months
Amounts in
ended June 30,
$
%
ended June 30,
$
%
thousands
2025
2024
Change
Change
2025
2024
Change
Change
United States
$
(487)
$
(27,593)
$
27,106
98 %
$
(8,030)
$
(29,137)
$
21,107
72 %
Canada
599
1,009
(410)
(41 %)
533
2,146
(1,613)
(75 %)
Poland
245
(40)
285
713 %
81
(35)
116
331 %
Corporate and Other
(12,666)
(14,989)
2,323
16 %
(25,506)
(28,131)
2,625
9 %
Consolidated
$
(12,309)
$
(41,613)
$
29,304
70 %
$
(32,922)
$
(55,157)
$
22,235
40 %
Items deducted from or added to earnings (loss) from operations to arrive at net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. shareholders include interest income, interest expense, gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and other, income tax (benefit) expense, and non-controlling interests.
Following is a summary of the changes in Adjusted EBITDAR** by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 :
Adjusted EBITDAR**
For the three months
For the six months
Amounts in
ended June 30,
$
%
ended June 30,
$
%
thousands
2025
2024
Change
Change
2025
2024
Change
Change
United States
$
25,693
$
25,037
$
656
3 %
$
44,092
$
44,175
$
(83)
—
Canada
5,607
5,451
156
3 %
9,967
10,599
(632)
(6 %)
Poland
1,942
450
1,492
332 %
2,488
1,208
1,280
106 %
Corporate and Other
(2,938)
(3,490)
552
16 %
(6,088)
(7,285)
1,197
16 %
Consolidated
$
30,304
$
27,448
$
2,856
10 %
$
50,459
$
48,697
$
1,762
4 %
BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY
As of June 30, 2025 , the Company had $85 .5 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $84.7 million at March 31, 2025 and $98 .8 million at December 31, 2024 . Cash and cash equivalents decreased compared to December 31, 2024 primarily due to purchases of property and equipment of $12.5 million . As of June 30, 2025 , the Company had $338.1 million in outstanding debt compared to $339.6 million in outstanding debt at December 31, 2024 . The outstanding debt as of June 30, 2025 included $335.1 million related to a term loan under the Company's credit agreement with Goldman Sachs Bank USA ("Goldman"), $0.8 million of bank debt related to Century Resorts Management GmbH ("CRM") and $2.2 million related to a revolving credit facility related to CasinosPoland ("CPL"). The Company also has a revolving line of credit with Goldman of up to $30.0 million . If the Company has aggregate outstanding revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit greater than $10.5 million under the credit agreement with Goldman as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, it is required to maintain a Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio of 5.50 to 1.00 or less for such fiscal quarter. As of June 30, 2025 , the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio exceeded 5.50 to 1.00, but the Company had no outstanding revolving loans, swingline loans or letters of credit under the credit agreement with Goldman. The Company also has a $712.9 million long-term financing obligation under its master lease with subsidiaries of VICI Properties, Inc. (the "Master Lease").
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Today the Company will post a copy of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on its website at www.cnty.com/investor/financials/sec-filings/. The Company will also post its current presentation, which may be used in one or more meetings with current and potential investors from time to time, at the Company's website under www.cnty.com/investor/presentations/.
The Company will host its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call today, Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00 am EDT / 8:00 am MDT . U.S. domestic participants should dial 888-999-6281. For all international participants, please use 848-280-6550 to dial-in. The conference ID is ' Casinos '. Participants may listen to the call live at https://app.webinar.net/3Nkqekp74Vm or obtain a recording of the call on the Company's website until August 31, 2025 at www.cnty.com/investor/financials/financial-results/.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30,
December 31,
Amounts in thousands
2025
2024
Assets
Current assets
$
119,292
$
135,549
Property and equipment, net
916,120
922,146
Other assets
173,039
168,617
Total assets
$
1,208,451
$
1,226,312
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
$
84,230
$
86,044
Non-current liabilities
1,074,022
1,058,264
Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders' equity (deficit)
(41,493)
(9,300)
Non-controlling interests
91,692
91,304
Total liabilities and equity
$
1,208,451
$
1,226,312
CENTURY CASINOS , INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR* to Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders by Reportable Segment.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025
Amounts in thousands
United
States
Canada
Poland
Corporate
and Other
Total
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
$
(487)
$
599
$
245
$
(12,666)
$
(12,309)
Interest expense (income), net (1)
13,082
3,338
49
9,469
25,938
Income tax expense
223
748
241
38
1,250
Depreciation and amortization
11,010
1,074
741
18
12,843
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
1,840
772
124
—
2,736
Non-cash stock-based compensation
—
—
—
195
195
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (2)
—
(922)
(210)
8
(1,124)
Loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets
25
(2)
11
—
34
Pre-opening and termination expenses
—
—
741
—
741
Adjusted EBITDAR
$
25,693
$
5,607
$
1,942
$
(2,938)
$
30,304
(1)
See "Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense (income), net and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease.
(2)
Includes $1.0 million related to cost recovery income for Century Downs Racetrack and Casino ("CDR") in the Canada segment.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands
United
States
Canada
Poland
Corporate
and Other
Total
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
$
(27,593)
$
1,009
$
(40)
$
(14,989)
$
(41,613)
Interest expense (income), net (1)
11,694
3,152
(20)
10,257
25,083
Income tax expense
28,225
456
87
851
29,619
Depreciation and amortization
10,803
1,088
515
43
12,449
Net earnings (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
1,776
843
(19)
—
2,600
Non-cash stock-based compensation
—
—
—
343
343
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions and cost recovery income (2)
—
(1,098)
(189)
5
(1,282)
Loss on disposition of fixed assets
132
1
116
—
249
Adjusted EBITDAR
$
25,037
$
5,451
$
450
$
(3,490)
$
27,448
(1)
See "Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense (income), net and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease.
(2)
Includes $1.1 million related to cost recovery income for CDR in the Canada segment.
CENTURY CASINOS , INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR* to Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders by Reportable Segment.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025
Amounts in thousands
United
States
Canada
Poland
Corporate
and Other
Total
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
$
(8,030)
$
533
$
81
$
(25,506)
$
(32,922)
Interest expense (income), net (1)
26,189
6,546
91
18,768
51,594
Income tax expense
223
964
331
214
1,732
Depreciation and amortization
22,016
2,073
1,111
36
25,236
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
3,623
805
42
—
4,470
Non-cash stock-based compensation
—
—
—
486
486
Gain on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (2)
—
(952)
(205)
(86)
(1,243)
Loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets
71
(2)
15
—
84
Pre-opening and termination expenses
—
—
1,022
—
1,022
Adjusted EBITDAR
$
44,092
$
9,967
$
2,488
$
(6,088)
$
50,459
(1)
See "Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense (income), net and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands
United
States
Canada
Poland
Corporate
and Other
Total
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
$
(29,137)
$
2,146
$
(35)
$
(28,131)
$
(55,157)
Interest expense (income), net (1)
23,440
6,061
(55)
20,765
50,211
Income tax expense (benefit)
24,705
1,184
238
(494)
25,633
Depreciation and amortization
21,093
2,237
1,053
97
24,480
Net earnings (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
3,553
914
(17)
—
4,450
Non-cash stock-based compensation
—
—
—
846
846
Gain on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (2)
—
(1,907)
(333)
(350)
(2,590)
Loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets
521
(36)
357
1
843
Acquisition costs
—
—
—
(19)
(19)
(1)
See "Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense (income), net and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease.
Reconciliation of Caruthersville Adjusted EBITDAR* to Net Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders.
Amounts in thousands
Q4 2024 (1)
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Total
Net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
$
1,070
$
1,497
$
1,185
$
3,752
Interest expense (income), net
1,906
3,051
3,165
8,122
Income tax expense
129
—
223
352
Depreciation and amortization
869
1,508
1,512
3,889
Loss on disposition of fixed assets
3
—
23
26
Adjusted EBITDAR
$
3,977
$
6,056
$
6,108
$
16,141
Amounts in thousands
Q4 2023 (2)
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Total
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
$
436
$
1,468
$
(1,375)
$
529
Interest expense (income), net
1,277
1,928
1,849
5,054
Income tax expense
261
494
3,053
3,808
Depreciation and amortization
691
1,046
1,063
2,800
Loss on disposition of fixed assets
20
3
116
139
Adjusted EBITDAR
$
2,685
$
4,939
$
4,706
$
12,330
(1) Results for November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
(2) Results for November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
Net Earnings (Loss) Margins and Adjusted EBITDAR Margins *
For the three months
For the six months
ended June 30,
ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
United States
Net Operating Revenue
$
106,104
$
106,515
$
199,401
$
202,543
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin
(1 %)
(26 %)
(4 %)
(14 %)
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin
24 %
24 %
22 %
22 %
Canada
Net Operating Revenue
$
20,005
$
19,827
$
36,521
$
38,153
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin
3 %
5 %
2 %
6 %
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin
28 %
28 %
27 %
28 %
Poland
Net Operating Revenue
$
24,709
$
20,093
$
45,339
$
41,742
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin
1 %
—
—
—
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin
8 %
2 %
6 %
3 %
Corporate and Other
Net Operating Revenue
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
13
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin
NM (1)
NM
NM
NM
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin
NM
NM
NM
NM
Consolidated
Net Operating Revenue
$
150,818
$
146,435
$
281,261
$
282,451
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin
(8 %)
(28 %)
(12 %)
(20 %)
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin
20 %
19 %
18 %
17 %
(1) Not meaningful.
Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net
For the three months
For the six months
ended June 30,
ended June 30,
Amounts in thousands
2025
2024
2025
2024
Interest income
$
(273)
$
(673)
$
(653)
$
(1,359)
Interest expense - Credit Agreements
8,864
9,821
17,656
19,720
Interest expense - Master Lease Financing Obligation
16,494
15,175
32,896
30,374
Interest expense - Deferred Financing Costs
674
674
1,348
1,348
Interest expense - Miscellaneous
179
86
347
128
Interest expense (income), net
$
25,938
$
25,083
$
51,594
$
50,211
Cash Rent Payments
For the three months
For the six months
ended June 30,
ended June 30,
Amounts in thousands
2025
2024
2025
2024
Master Lease
$
14,404
$
15,195
$
28,731
$
24,639
Nugget Lease (1)
1,936
1,913
3,849
3,175
(1)
Represents payments with respect to the 50% interest in the Nugget Lease owned by Marnell Gaming, LLC through Smooth Bourbon, LLC ("Smooth Bourbon"), a 50% owned subsidiary of the Company that owns the real estate assets underlying the Nugget Casino Resort.
The table below shows the Company's reporting units and operating segments that are included in each of the Company's reportable segments as of June 30, 2025 .
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
* We define Adjusted EBITDAR as net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. shareholders before interest expense (income) (including interest expense related to the Master Lease), net, income taxes (benefit), depreciation, amortization, non-controlling interests net earnings (losses) and transactions, pre-opening expenses, termination expenses related to closing a casino , acquisition costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, asset impairment costs, loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets, discontinued operations, (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other, gain on business combination and certain other one-time transactions. The Master Lease is accounted for as a financing obligation. As such, a portion of the periodic payment under the Master Lease is recognized as interest expense with the remainder of the payment impacting the financing obligation using the effective interest method. Intercompany transactions consisting primarily of management and royalty fees and interest, along with their related tax effects, are excluded from the presentation of net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. shareholders and Adjusted EBITDAR reported for each segment. Not all of the aforementioned items occur in each reporting period, but have been included in the definition based on historical activity. These adjustments have no effect on the consolidated results as reported under GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDAR is used outside of our financial statements solely as a valuation metric and is not considered a measure of performance recognized under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDAR is an additional metric used by analysts in valuing gaming companies subject to triple net leases such as our Master Lease since it eliminates the effects of variability in leasing methods and capital structures. This metric is included as supplemental disclosure because (i) we believe Adjusted EBITDAR is used by gaming operator analysts and investors to determine the equity value of gaming operators and (ii) financial analysts refer to Adjusted EBITDAR when valuing our business. We believe Adjusted EBITDAR is useful for equity valuation purposes because (i) its calculation isolates the effects of financing real estate, and (ii) using a multiple of Adjusted EBITDAR to calculate enterprise value allows for an adjustment to the balance sheet to recognize estimated liabilities arising from operating leases related to real estate.
Adjusted EBITDAR should not be construed as an alternative to net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as indicators of our performance. In addition, consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR also should not be viewed as a measure of overall operating performance or considered in isolation or as an alternative to net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. shareholders, because it excludes the rent expense associated with our Master Lease and several other items. Adjusted EBITDAR as used by us may not be defined in the same manner as other companies in our industry, and, as a result, may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of other companies.
** We define net earnings (loss) margin as net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos , Inc. shareholders divided by net operating revenue.
*** We define Adjusted EBITDAR margin as Adjusted EBITDAR divided by net operating revenue. Adjusted EBITDAR margins are a non-US GAAP measure. Management uses these margins as one of several measures to evaluate the efficiency of our casino operations.
CENTURY CASINOS , INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ABOUT CENTURY CASINOS , INC.:
Century Casinos , Inc. is a casino entertainment company. In the United States the Company operates the following operating segments: (i) in the East, the Mountaineer Casino , Resort & Races in New Cumberland, West Virginia and Rocky Gap Casino , Resort & Golf in Flintstone, Maryland ; (ii) in the Midwest, the Century Casinos & Hotels Cape Girardeau and Caruthersville in Missouri , and Century Casinos & Hotels in Cripple Creek and Central City, Colorado ; and (iii) in the West, the Nugget Casino Resort, in Reno - Sparks, Nevada . In Alberta, Canada , the Company operates Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton , the Century Casino in St. Albert , Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton and CDR in Calgary . In Poland , the Company operates five casinos through its subsidiary Casinos Poland Ltd. The Company continues to pursue other projects in various stages of development.
Century Casinos ' common stock trades on The Nasdaq Capital Market® under the symbol CNTY. For more information about Century Casinos , visit our website at www.cnty.com.
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of Century Casinos based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our strategic review process and the results thereof, the commencement of sports betting in Missouri , our agreement with BetMGM and any expected benefits thereto, our recently opened Caruthersville land-based casino and hotel, licensing and opening of our Polandcasinos , expectations for our Poland segment moving forward, the Goldman credit agreement and obligations under our Master Lease and our ability to repay our debt and other obligations, outcomes of legal proceedings, changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities, and plans for our casinos and our Company, including expectations regarding 2025 and later results. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 , and in subsequent periodic and current SEC filings we may make. Century Casinos disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by it or on its behalf.
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