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Approval of the Extension Amendment Proposal required a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of such holders of the issued and outstanding Shares voted in person or by proxy at the Special Meeting or any adjournment thereof. 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