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      <ncom:dateSigned>2025-01-30</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>HEARTLAND GROUP INC.</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Nicole Best</ncom:signature>
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