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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 20, 2024, Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release providing a corporate update and announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Press Release of Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. dated March 20, 2024 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. |
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March 20, 2024 |
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/s/ Svai Sanford |
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Svai Sanford |
Exhibit 99.1
Rani Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results; Provides Corporate Update
- Announced Positive Topline Results from Phase 1 Study of an Oral Anti-Interleukin 12/23 Antibody (RT-111) -
- Announced Preclinical Pharmacodynamic Data on Transenteric Delivery of GLP-1 Incretin Triagonist -
- Cash runway extended into 2025 -
- Conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT -
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20, 2024 --Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (“Rani Therapeutics” or “Rani”) (Nasdaq: RANI), a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on the oral delivery of biologics and drugs, today reported financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a corporate update.
“We have kicked off 2024 with positive momentum announcing positive topline results from our Phase 1 study for RT-111, which serves as our third successfully completed Phase 1 trial using RaniPill technology,” said Talat Imran, Chief Executive Officer of Rani. “The results of our Phase 1 study for RT-111 provide validation that our platform can transform injectable large molecules into convenient, oral pills. We are committed to our vision of making oral biologics a reality across a wide variety of indications. Looking ahead, we continue development of the RaniPill HC to be ready for potential Phase 1 clinical trials in the second half of the year.”
Fourth Quarter 2023 and Subsequent Highlights:
Near-Term Milestone Expectations:
Full Year 2023 Financial Results:
Conference Call
Rani will host a corresponding conference call and live webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on March 20, 2024 to discuss the results and provide a business update. Individuals interested in listening to the live conference call may do so by using the webcast link in the “Investors” section of the company’s website at www.ranitherapeutics.com. A webcast replay will be available in the investor relations section on the company’s website for 90 days following the completion of the call.
About Rani Therapeutics
Rani Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on advancing technologies to enable the development of orally administered biologics and drugs. Rani has developed the RaniPill capsule, which is a novel, proprietary and patented platform technology, intended to replace subcutaneous injection or intravenous infusion of biologics and drugs with oral dosing. Rani has successfully conducted several preclinical and clinical studies to evaluate safety, tolerability and bioavailability using RaniPill capsule technology. For more information, visit ranitherapeutics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, the expected initiation of a Phase 2 trial of RT-102 in 2024, the expected readiness of the RaniPill HC for clinical development in the second half of 2024, the ability of expanded manufacturing footprint to support scaling of manufacturing and partnering, the ability to streamline its business operations and to realize the cost-savings contemplated by such streamlining of business operations, reduction in workforce and other initiatives announced by Rani, Rani’s development and advancement of its RaniPill capsule technology, including RaniPill HC, Rani’s advancement of its preclinical and clinical programs and timing of results, the sufficiency of Rani’s cash reserves to support operations into 2025, the timing and extent of its expenses, future financial performance, and Rani’s growth as a company. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “could,” “anticipate,” “look forward,” “potential,” “intend” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Rani’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with Rani’s business in general and the other risks described in Rani’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Rani’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent filings and reports by Rani. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management’s assumptions and estimates as of such date. Rani undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.
Trademarks
Trade names, trademarks and service marks of other companies appearing in this press release are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, the trademarks and trade names referred to in this press release appear without the ® and ™ symbols, but those references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights, or the right of the applicable licensor to these trademarks and tradenames.
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RANI THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par value)
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December 31, |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
5,864 |
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$ |
27,007 |
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Marketable securities |
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42,675 |
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71,475 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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2,308 |
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2,442 |
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Total current assets |
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50,847 |
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100,924 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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6,105 |
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6,038 |
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Operating lease right-of-use asset |
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718 |
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1,065 |
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Other assets |
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246 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
57,916 |
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$ |
108,027 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
648 |
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$ |
1,460 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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1,726 |
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2,349 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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4,897 |
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Current portion of operating lease liability |
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718 |
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1,006 |
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Total current liabilities |
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7,989 |
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4,815 |
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Long-term debt, less current portion |
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24,484 |
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29,149 |
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Operating lease liability, less current portion |
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59 |
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Total liabilities |
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32,473 |
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34,023 |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value - 20,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 |
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Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value - 800,000 shares authorized; 26,036 and 25,295 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively |
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3 |
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3 |
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Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value - 40,000 shares authorized; 24,116 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 |
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2 |
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2 |
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Class C common stock, $0.0001 par value - 20,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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85,762 |
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75,842 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(72,889 |
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(38,919 |
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Total stockholders' equity attributable to Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. |
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12,866 |
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36,855 |
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Non-controlling interest |
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12,577 |
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37,149 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
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25,443 |
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74,004 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
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$ |
57,916 |
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$ |
108,027 |
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RANI THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
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Year Ended December 31, |
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2023 |
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Operating expenses |
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Research and development |
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$ |
7,606 |
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10,386 |
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$ |
39,624 |
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$ |
36,607 |
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General and administrative |
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5,829 |
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7,097 |
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26,475 |
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26,844 |
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Total operating expenses |
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13,435 |
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17,483 |
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66,099 |
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63,451 |
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Loss from operations |
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(13,435 |
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(17,483 |
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(66,099 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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Interest income and other, net |
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676 |
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818 |
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3,301 |
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1,248 |
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Interest expense and other, net |
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(1,296 |
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(719 |
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(5,085 |
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(1,071 |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(14,055 |
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(17,384 |
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(67,883 |
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(63,274 |
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Income tax expense |
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— |
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41 |
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(70 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(14,055 |
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(17,343 |
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(67,883 |
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(63,344 |
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Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
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(6,956 |
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(8,556 |
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(33,913 |
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(32,756 |
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Net loss attributable to Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. |
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$ |
(7,099 |
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$ |
(8,787 |
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$ |
(33,970 |
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$ |
(30,588 |
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Net loss per Class A common share attributable to Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., basic and diluted |
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$ |
(0.27 |
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$ |
(0.35 |
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$ |
(1.33 |
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$ |
(1.28 |
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Weighted-average Class A common shares outstanding—basic and diluted |
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25,874 |
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24,910 |
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25,505 |
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23,817 |
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