Co-Chief Executive Officer

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4521 Highwoods Pkwy Glen Allen VA 23060

13F HOLDINGS REPORT 028-06647 28-6056 Markel Gayner Asset Management Corporation N Thomas S. Gayner Co-Chief Executive Officer 804-527-3806 /s/ Thomas S. 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