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Debt Financings

New loans, notes, and credit facilities disclosed under 8-K Items 2.03/2.04.

8-K items 2.03, 2.04 JSON
Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corp

Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corp incurred debt of approximately $214.6 million with KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Truist Securities, Inc., Citizens Capital Markets Inc., Barclays Capital Inc. at weighted average coupon rate of approximately 6.32% maturing November 2038.

“On June 20, 2023, Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (“Bluegreen”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation, completed a private offering and sale of approximately $214.6 million of vacation ownership interest (“VOI”) receivable-backed notes (the “2023-A Term Securitization”). The transaction consisted of the issuance of three tranches of notes (collectively, the “Notes”) with a weighted average coupon rate of approximately 6.32% and a maturity date in November 2038.”
EML EASTERN CO

EASTERN CO incurred credit facility of $90 million five-year senior secured credit facility consisting of a $60 million term loan and a $30 million revolving c with TD Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent at prime rate or SOFR plus a specified margin; currently 2.375% for SOFR rate loans maturing June 16, 2028.

“The Credit Agreement provides the Company, as Borrower, with a $90 million five-year senior secured credit facility consisting of a $60 million term loan and a $30 million revolving credit facility.”
Wejo Group Ltd

Wejo Group Ltd faced acceleration on senior notes of $2.2 million with Tim Lee.

“aggregate under the Secured Convertible Notes; (iii) approximately $3.57 million in principal, interest and extension fees in the aggregate under the Second Lien Note, and (iv) $2.2 million in principal and redemption premium in the aggregate under the Unsecured Note.”
Wejo Group Ltd

Wejo Group Ltd faced acceleration on senior notes of $3.57 million with Esousa Holdings LLC.

“Secured Loan Notes; (ii) approximately $10.5 million in principal and interest through December 2023 in the aggregate under the Secured Convertible Notes; (iii) approximately $3.57 million in principal, interest and extension fees in the aggregate under the Second Lien Note, and (iv) $2.2 million in principal and redemption premium in the aggregate under the”
Wejo Group Ltd

Wejo Group Ltd faced acceleration on convertible notes of $10.5 million with General Motors Holdings LLC.

“each such note issuance: (i) approximately $42.6 million in principal and unpaid interest through April 2024 in the aggregate under the Secured Loan Notes; (ii) approximately $10.5 million in principal and interest through December 2023 in the aggregate under the Secured Convertible Notes; (iii) approximately $3.57 million in principal, interest and extension fees”
Wejo Group Ltd

Wejo Group Ltd faced acceleration on senior notes of $42.6 million with Securis Investment Partners LLP.

“Company in favor of Tim Lee. As of the date of the Second Notice of Intent, the Company had the following amounts outstanding under each such note issuance: (i) approximately $42.6 million in principal and unpaid interest through April 2024 in the aggregate under the Secured Loan Notes; (ii) approximately $10.5 million in principal and interest through December”
GDST Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd.

Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd. incurred loan of $550,000 with Goldenstone Holding, LLC at does not bear interest maturing December 31, 2023.

“On June 14, 2023, Goldenstone Acquisition Limited (the “Company”) issued an unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $550,000 (the “Note”) to Goldenstone Holding, LLC, the Company’s sponsor (the “Sponsor”).”
Black Mountain Acquisition Corp.

Black Mountain Acquisition Corp. incurred loan of $160,000 with Black Mountain Sponsor LLC at no interest maturing upon the earlier to occur of (i) the date on which the Company consummates a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization o.

“On June 16, 2023, Black Mountain Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) issued an unsecured promissory note (the “Note”) to Black Mountain Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”) in the principal amount of $160,000 in connection with the Extension (as defined below).”
ESLA Estrella Immunopharma, Inc.

Estrella Immunopharma, Inc. incurred loan of $45,511 with Estrella Biopharma, Inc. at no interest maturing upon the consummation of the Company's business combination.

“Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Estrella has deposited a monthly extension payment of $45,511 to the trust account of the Company to extend the deadline for the Company to complete the business combination contemplated therein by July 19, 2023. Such deposit is evidenced by an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of o $45,511 issued by the Company to Estrella (the “Extension Note”).”
CF Acquisition Corp. VII

CF Acquisition Corp. VII incurred loan of up to $3,861,966.87 with CFAC Holdings VII, LLC at bears no interest maturing upon the earlier of (a) the date of the consummation of the Business Combination or (b) the date of the liquidation of the Company.

“On June 16, 2023, CF Acquisition Corp. VII (the “ Company ”) issued a promissory note (the “ Note ”) in the principal amount of up to $3,861,966.87 to CFAC Holdings VII, LLC (the “ Sponsor ”), pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed to loan to the Company up to such amount”
OCA Acquisition Corp.

OCA Acquisition Corp. incurred loan of $90,000 with OCA Acquisition Holdings LLC at does not bear interest maturing upon closing of the Company's initial business combination.

“Arrangement or a Registrant. On June 15, 2023, the board of directors of OCA Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), approved a draw of an aggregate of $90,000 (the “ Extension Funds ”) pursuant to the Promissory Note, dated as of January 19, 2023, between the Company and OCA Acquisition Holdings LLC (the “ Note ”), which Extension Funds”
NXXT NEXTNRG, INC.

NEXTNRG, INC. incurred loan of $250,000 with Stripe, Inc. maturing December 12, 2024.

“EzFill Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and Stripe, Inc. (the “Lender”) entered into a Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) on June 14, 2023, wherein, the Lender has agreed to loan the Company $250,000 for working capital purposes (the “Loan”).”
NTST NETSTREIT Corp.

NETSTREIT Corp. incurred term loan of $175.0 million with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent at SOFR, plus a margin ranging from 1.15% to 1.60% or (ii) Base Rate, plus a margin maturing January 15, 2026.

“The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a $175.0 million senior unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) maturing on January 15, 2026”
SURGALIGN HOLDINGS, INC.

SURGALIGN HOLDINGS, INC. faced acceleration on loan of $5,122,000 with Neva, LLC.

“Seller Note Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2021, by and between the Company and Neva, LLC, of which $5,122,000 in aggregate principal amount remains outstanding.”
SURGALIGN HOLDINGS, INC.

SURGALIGN HOLDINGS, INC. faced acceleration on loan of $5,122,000 with Dearborn Capital Management, LLC.

“The filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constitutes an event of default under the following instruments (the "Debt Instruments"): • Seller Note Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2021, by and between the Company and Dearborn Capital Management, LLC, of which $5,122,000 in aggregate principal amount remains outstanding.”
KLXE KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.

KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. amended revolving credit of $100 million to $120 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. maturing September 15, 2025.

“(the “Company”) entered into a Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”) with certain of its subsidiaries party thereto, as guarantors, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPM”), as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto, which amends that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 10, 2018, with JPM, as administrative agent, collateral agent and an issuing lender and the other lenders and issuing lenders party thereto from time to time (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”).”
SMHI SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc.

SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. incurred guarantee with Mountain Supply LLC.

“In connection with the Credit Facility, the Company issued a guaranty with respect to the obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement and related documents (the “SMHI Guaranty”).”
SMHI SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc.

SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. incurred credit facility of $28.0 million with Mountain Supply LLC at 10.25% per annum maturing fifth anniversary of the date on which funds are drawn thereunder.

“entered into a $28.0 million senior secured term loan facility with Mountain Supply LLC, an affiliate of Hudson Structured Capital Management, as lender, facility agent and security trustee (the “Credit Facility” and such agreement being the “Credit Agreement”).”
Keenova Therapeutics plc

Keenova Therapeutics plc reported a default on credit facility of approximately $1,728 million with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch.

“York Branch, as collateral agent (the “Credit Agreement”), and provides for first lien senior secured term loan facilities with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1,728 million (collectively, the “First Lien Senior Secured Term Loans”). The failure to make the Term Loan Interest Payment will constitute an event of default under the Credit Agreement”
Molecular Templates, Inc.

Molecular Templates, Inc. incurred debt of Remaining Value which is initially $10,303,646 with K2 HealthVentures LLC.

“The payment due upon any Contingent Payment Event or an Acceleration Event is capped at an amount (the “Remaining Value”) which is initially $10,303,646”
TTMI TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC

TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC amended credit facility with The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited at 1.3% maturing June 13, 2028.

“On June 14, 2023, TTM Technologies China Limited (“TTMC”) and TTM Technologies Trading (Asia) Company Limited (“TTMTA”), each of which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of TTM Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into an amended and restated facility agreement, effective as of June 30, 2023 (the “Facility Agreement”), which amends and restates the Asia asset backed loan facility agreement dated May 22, 2015 and amended and restated on June 4, 2019 (the “Asia ABL Agreement”) entered into by and among TTMC, TTMTA and other parties as original guarantors, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited as arranger, original lender, facility agent, security trustee and issuing bank and Barclays Bank PLC as original lender.”
GBX GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC

GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC amended credit facility of increase Bank of America’s loan commitment from $300 million to $350 million with Bank of America, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A..

“the Loan Agreement to join Wells Fargo to the Loan Agreement as a Lender with an aggregate loan commitment of $150 million and increase Bank of America’s loan commitment from $300 million to $350 million. The foregoing description of the Third Amendment is a summary and does not purport to be complete. The Third Amendment is subject to, and qualified in its”
Informatica Inc.

Informatica Inc. amended credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent at LIBOR replaced with SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.11448% to 0.71513%.

“The Amendment replaced the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) interest rate benchmark with the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) benchmark, with a credit spread adjustment to the SOFR benchmark ranging from 0.11448% to 0.71513% depending on the interest period.”
AP Acquisition Corp

AP Acquisition Corp incurred loan of $1,725,000 with the Sponsor at does not bear interest maturing upon the closing of the Merger.

“On June 16, 2023, SPAC issued an unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $1,725,000 (the “ Promissory Note ”) to the Sponsor and received $1,725,000.”
Prime Number Acquisition I Corp.

Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. incurred loan of $125,000 with Noco-Noco at non-interest bearing maturing on the earlier of (i) consummation of the Company's initial business combination and (ii) the date of the liquidation of the Company.

“In connection with the Monthly Extension Payment, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note of $125,000 (the “ Note ”) to Noco-Noco. The Note is non-interest bearing and payable (subject to the waiver against trust provisions) on the earlier of (i) consummation of the Company’s initial business combination and (ii) the date of the liquidation of the Company.”
WINV WinVest Acquisition Corp.

WinVest Acquisition Corp. incurred loan of $390,000 with WinVest SPAC LLC at does not bear interest maturing upon the earlier of (a) the closing of a Business Combination and (b) the Company’s liquidation.

“the Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $390,000 (the “Note”) to the Sponsor”
KONA GOLD BEVERAGE, INC.

KONA GOLD BEVERAGE, INC. incurred senior notes of $55,706.52 with third-party investor at 10% maturing 12 months from its issuance date.

“a Senior Secured Promissory Note (the "Senior Note") with an initial principal amount of $55,706.52”
JELD JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. amended term loan of Unchanged with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent at Replaced London Interbank Offered Rate with Term SOFR as successor benchmark rat maturing Unchanged.

“The Term Loan Amendment replaces the London Interbank Offered Rate with Term SOFR (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) as the successor benchmark rate and made certain other technical amendments and related conforming changes. All other material terms and conditions of the Term Loan Agreement were unchanged.”
JELD JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. amended revolving credit of Unchanged with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent at Replaced London Interbank Offered Rate with Term SOFR as successor benchmark rat maturing Unchanged.

“The Credit Agreement Amendment replaces the London Interbank Offered Rate with Term SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement) as the successor benchmark rate and made certain other technical amendments and related conforming changes. All other material terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement were unchanged.”
LITE Lumentum Holdings Inc.

Lumentum Holdings Inc. incurred convertible notes of $603.75 million aggregate principal amount with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, as representative of the Initial Purchasers at 1.50% per year maturing December 15, 2029.

“to purchase up to an additional $78.75 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes on the same terms and conditions, which was exercised in full on June 14, 2023. A total of $603.75 million aggregate principal amount of Notes were issued on June 16, 2023. The aggregate principal amount of the offering was increased from the previously announced offering size of $500”
KITL Kisses From Italy Inc.

Kisses From Italy Inc. incurred loan of $110,000.00 with Firstfire Global Opportunity Fund, LLC at 10% per annum maturing June 5, 2024.

“Global Opportunity Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lender”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Lender a promissory note in the principal amount of $110,000.00 (the “Note”). The Company received $100,000 gross proceeds from Lender due to the original issue discount on the Note. In connection with the execution and delivery of the”
SABR Sabre Corp

Sabre Corp incurred term loan of $700 million with Sabre Financial Borrower, LLC at same economic terms as the Term Loan Facility: Reference Rate plus 25 basis poin maturing December 15, 2028.

“agent (the “Agent”). The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) by the Lenders to SPV Borrower of up to $700 million, subject to SPV Borrower using the proceeds from the Term Loan Facility for an intercompany loan (the “New Pari 1L Facility”) to Sabre GLBL, Inc. (“Sabre GLBL”). SPV Borrower’s”
SABR Sabre Corp

Sabre Corp incurred term loan of $700 million with affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. at Reference Rate plus 25 basis points for cash interest or 175 basis points for pa maturing December 15, 2028.

“agent (the “Agent”). The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) by the Lenders to SPV Borrower of up to $700 million, subject to SPV Borrower using the proceeds from the Term Loan Facility for an intercompany loan (the “New Pari 1L Facility”) to Sabre GLBL, Inc. (“Sabre GLBL”). SPV Borrower’s”
CWGL Crimson Wine Group, Ltd

Crimson Wine Group, Ltd amended credit facility with American AgCredit, FLCA at replaces LIBOR with SOFR maturing May 31, 2028.

“On June 15, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), Crimson Wine Group, Ltd., Pine Ridge Winery, LLC, Chamisal Vineyards, LLC, and Double Canyon Vineyards, LLC (the foregoing, collectively “Borrowers”) entered into the Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Fifth Amendment”) with American AgCredit, FLCA (the “Lender”), which amends that certain Credit Agreement”
FBIN Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. incurred senior notes of $600 million with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, and Citibank, N.A., as securities agent at 5.875% per annum maturing June 1, 2033.

“issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 5.875% Senior Notes due 2033”
Bionik Laboratories Corp.

Bionik Laboratories Corp. incurred convertible notes of $108,333 of accrued director fees due and owing to each of them with Audrey Frederique Thevenon, and on June 16, 2023, Joseph Martin, each a director of the Company at 1% per month maturing the earlier of (a) the 10-year anniversary of the issue date, (b) such date that the Company generates at least $10 million in annual revenues and (c) the consu.

“On June 14, 2023, Audrey Frederique Thevenon, and on June 16, 2023, Joseph Martin, each a director of the Company, agreed to convert $108,333 of accrued director fees due and owing to each of them (the “Accrued Director Fees”), into a promissory note (each, “Director Note”).”
Bionik Laboratories Corp.

Bionik Laboratories Corp. incurred convertible notes of up to $2,000,000, with an initial subscription of $220,000 with an affiliate of the Company’s Chairman, Andre-Jacques Auberton-Herve at 1% per month maturing June 1, 2024.

“On June 13, 2023, Bionik Laboratories Corp. (the “Company”) launched a new private offering (the “Private Offering”) of its convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”) of up to $2,000,000, with an initial subscription of $220,000 from an affiliate of the Company’s Chairman, Andre-Jacques Auberton-Herve (the “Holder”).”
Casa Systems Inc

Casa Systems Inc amended credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A..

“On June 15, 2023, Casa entered into that certain First Amendment to the Existing Credit Agreement”
Casa Systems Inc

Casa Systems Inc incurred term loan of aggregate principal amount equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Purchased Loan with Participating Lenders at Adjusted Term SOFR Rate (subject to a 2.00% per annum floor) plus 6.50% per annu maturing December 20, 2027.

“of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 001-38324 75-3108867 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 100 Old River Road Andover , Massachusetts 01810 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (978) 688-6706 (Former Name or”
EXR Extra Space Storage Inc.

Extra Space Storage Inc. incurred senior notes of $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount with Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee at 5.500% per annum maturing July 1, 2030.

“On June 16, 2023, Extra Space Storage LP (the “Issuer”), a Delaware limited partnership and subsidiary of Extra Space Storage Inc. (the “Company”), completed an underwritten public offering of $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.500% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”).”
Infinera Corp

Infinera Corp incurred convertible notes of $83.9 million in aggregate principal amount with qualified investors at 2.125% maturing 2024.

“On June 16, 2023, Infinera Corporation (the “Company”) consummated its previously announced, privately negotiated transactions with certain qualified investors to (i) repurchase $83.9 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024”
Infinera Corp

Infinera Corp incurred convertible notes of $100.0 million in additional aggregate principal amount with qualified investors at 3.75% per year maturing August 1, 2028.

“On June 16, 2023, Infinera Corporation (the “Company”) consummated its previously announced, privately negotiated transactions with certain qualified investors to (i) repurchase $83.9 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (the “repurchased 2024 notes”) and (ii) issue $100.0 million in additional aggregate principal amount of its currently outstanding 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (the “additional notes”) in a private placement”
PAHC PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP

PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP incurred term loan of $50,000,000 with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, the 2023 Incremental Term Loan Lenders and the Consenting Lenders at Base Rate for 2023 Incremental Term Loans ranging from 1.00% to 1.75%; Term SOFR maturing April 22, 2026.

“The Second Amendment amends the Existing Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) incur incremental term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000,000 (the “2023 Incremental Term Loans”) and (ii) add an additional level to the existing Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility pricing grid.”
UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC

UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC amended credit facility of $1,300,000,000 with The Bank of Nova Scotia, PNC Bank, National Association, Truist Bank, MUFG Bank, Ltd., The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

“the Purchase Limit for the facility (as amended, the “Amended A/R Facility”) and the aggregate commitments of the Banks under the Amended A/R Facility were increased from $1,100,000,000 to $1,300,000,000.”
TPHS Trinity Place Holdings Inc.

Trinity Place Holdings Inc. amended credit facility of up to $5,000,000 with TPHS Lender LLC at increased by 0.20%.

“y and between the Company, as borrower, certain subsidiaries of the Company as guarantors, and TPHS Lender LLC, as initial lender (the “CCF Lender”) and as administrative agent.”
KACLF Kairous Acquisition Corp. Ltd

Kairous Acquisition Corp. Ltd incurred loan of $120,000 with Kairous Asia Limited at The Note does not bear interest maturing matures upon the closing of a business combination by the Company.

“On June 9, 2023, Kairous Acquisition Corp. Limited (the “Company”) issued an unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $120,000 (the “Note”) to Kairous Asia Limited, the Company’s initial public offering sponsor (“Sponsor”) in exchange for Sponsor depositing such amount into the Company’s trust account in order to extend the amount of time it has available to complete a business combination. The Note does not bear interest and matures upon the closing of a business combination by the Company.”
TLSI TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.

TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc. incurred loan of up to $137,375.28 with MedTech Acquisition Sponsor LLC at no interest maturing upon the consummation of an initial business combination.

“ote”) in the aggregate principal amount of up to $137,375.28 to the Company’s sponsor, MedTech Acquisition Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”) pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed to loan to the Company up to $137,375.28 to deposit into the Company’s”
ATI Physical Therapy, Inc.

ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. incurred convertible notes of $100.0 million with certain of the Preferred Equityholders.

“exchanged $100.0 million of the aggregate principal amount of the term loans under the 2022 Credit Agreement held by certain of the Preferred Equityholders for $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of a new stapled security, comprised of (A) second lien PIK convertible notes (the "Notes")”
ATI Physical Therapy, Inc.

ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. incurred senior notes of $3,243,302.02 million with First Amendment Purchasers.

“per share equal to $12.87, and (ii) issued to the First Amendment Purchasers, and the First Amendment Purchases purchased from the Company, an aggregate principal amount of $3,243,302.02 million in Notes and shares of stapled Series B Preferred Stock. Holders of the Notes will also receive additional Notes upon the in-kind payment of interest on any outstanding Notes.”
Financial Strategies Acquisition Corp.

Financial Strategies Acquisition Corp. incurred loan of $50,000 with Temmelig Investor LLC at does not bear interest maturing upon the earlier of (a) the closing of a Business Combination and (b) the Company’s liquidation.

“On June 13, 2023, the Company effected the seventh drawdown of $50,000 under the Promissory Note and caused the Lender to deposit such sum into the Trust Account in connection with the extension of the Termination Date from June 14, 2023 to July 14, 2023.”

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