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        <ExplanationTxt>CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED UPON HIRE, AS AN EMPLOYEE OF SHARKS PACIFIC OR UPON APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD, OR TO ANY BOARD OR ADVISORY COMMITTEE. DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WILL BE UPDATED ANNUALLY AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR AND SHOULD BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS AFFILIATIONS CHANGE.</ExplanationTxt>
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