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      "text": "4. We note the various references to Mr. Asher in the disclosure. Please confirm in your response letter that no agreement existed or exists between BRF and Mr. Asher with respect to the Offer or the negotiations leading up to it, or, if such an agreement did exist or does exist, please disclose that in the filing. Response: The Filing Persons acknowledge the Staff's comment and confirm that no agreement existed or exists between BRF and Mr. Asher with respect to the Offer or the negotiations leading up to it.",
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