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Balancing
                                        Growth
                                        Implementing
                                       the 3C Strategy




                      Shaun Sakhrani
                      Sahil Tank
Conquest Consulting   Jenny Jao
                      Joshua Wong
Value Proposition
  Overview      Correct            Change           Create         Implementation



                          Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging
   Objectives
                                partnerships and exploring new ventures
Value Proposition
  Overview          Correct            Change           Create         Implementation



                              Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging
   Objectives
                                    partnerships and exploring new ventures



  Critical Issues                                   Market              Long Term
                          Overextension
                                                   Saturation            Growth
Value Proposition
  Overview          Correct            Change           Create         Implementation



                              Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging
   Objectives
                                    partnerships and exploring new ventures



  Critical Issues                                   Market              Long Term
                          Overextension
                                                   Saturation            Growth



    Solutions             Reorganization         Hybrid Strategy       Hotel Market
Value Proposition
  Overview          Correct            Change           Create         Implementation



                              Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging
   Objectives
                                    partnerships and exploring new ventures


                                    The 3 C Strategy
  Critical Issues                                   Market              Long Term
                          Overextension
                                                   Saturation            Growth
                                          Correct

    Solutions             Reorganization
                                          Change Strategy
                                              Hybrid                   Hotel Market

                                          Create
Value Proposition
  Overview          Correct            Change           Create         Implementation



                              Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging
   Objectives
                                    partnerships and exploring new ventures



  Critical Issues                                   Market              Long Term
                          Overextension
                                                   Saturation            Growth



                             Correct                Change                Create
    Solutions
                         (Reorganization)       (Hybrid Strategy)     (Hotel Market)



                              Establish new revenue streams while enhancing current
  Value Added
                                                internal operations
Value Proposition
  Overview          Correct            Change           Create         Implementation



                              Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging
   Objectives
                                    partnerships and exploring new ventures



  Critical Issues                                   Market              Long Term
                          Overextension
                                                   Saturation            Growth



                             Correct                Change                Create
    Solutions
                         (Reorganization)       (Hybrid Strategy)     (Hotel Market)



  Value Added                              NPV of $234 million
Company mission statement and target customer
   Overview           Correct          Change            Create          Implementation


                                  Mission Statement:

   Invoke, provoke and evoke the imagination, the senses and the emotions of people
                                  around the world.


                           Typical Cirque Du Soleil Customer


   Highly Educated            Higher
                                                 Home Owner                 Traveler
   (College Degree)          Income




                 Upper middle class adults with discretionary income
         who regularly attend live artistic performances such as opera and ballet
Core Competencies
  Overview   Correct   Change           Create          Implementation



                                        Keys to Success

                                     Uncompromising Focus on
                                       Creativity and Quality
                                      “Show Before Business”

                                     Well Structured Contracts

                                 Exclusive and Original Experiences
                                     “Clowns, yes. Clones, no.”

                                Strong Portfolio of Premium Partners
Reinforcing business model
   Overview        Correct         Change            Create         Implementation



                                  Creativity and
                                  Human Capital



                                     Partners



                                                               Custom Productions
Premium Prices   Brand Equity
                                                                  And Facilities




                      High End
                                                Unique Experience
                      Clientele
Reinforcing the model through the 3 C`s
   Overview        Correct         Change            Create         Implementation



                                  Creativity and
                                  Human Capital
                                                          Correct
                                     Partners



                                                               Custom Productions
Premium Prices   Brand Equity
                                                Change            And Facilities



                                                Create
                      High End
                                                Unique Experience
                      Clientele
Generating Increase Returns
   Overview    Correct   Change        Create          Implementation




                                                            Correct
                         Operational                        1. Over-
                          Efficiency                       extension
              Manage
               Costs
                                       1. Residency
 Increase                  Shows       2. Touring           Change
  Returns                                 Big Top          2. Hybrid
                                       3. Arena             Model
               Drive
              Revenue                  1. Hotel
                           Other       2. Nightclub         Create
                          Channels     3. Spa               3. Hotel
                                       4. Restaurant      Partnership
Generating Increase Returns
   Overview    Correct    Change       Create          Implementation




                                                            Correct
                         Operational                        1. Over-
                          Efficiency                       extension
              Manage
               Costs
                                       1. Residency
 Increase                Show Venue    2. Touring           Change
  Returns                                 Big Top          2. Hybrid
                                       3. Arena             Model
               Drive
              Revenue                  1. Hotel
                           Other       2. Nightclub         Create
                          Channels     3. Spa               3. Hotel
                                       4. Restaurant      Partnership
Cirque du Soleil Faces Overextension Problems
   Overview            Correct       Change       Create           Implementation



              Issues                                             Solution


    Overflowing with New                               Move Departments into
         Production                                    Surrounding Offices in
                                                             Montreal
                                      BUT
   Don’t want to outsource        Need to Grow
                                     With              Each Building will Focus
                                  Complexity of        on 1 of 4 Main Divisions
     Maintain Centralized           Business
           Model
                                                           Keep Creative arm at
                                                             Current HQ with
    Fear of Compromising                                      Management
   Quality / Artistic Integrity
Cirque du Soleil Faces Overextension Problems
   Overview            Correct       Change       Create           Implementation



              Issues                                             Solution


    Overflowing with New                                   Move Departments into
         Production                                        Surrounding Offices in
                                                                 Montreal
                                      BUT
   Don’t want to outsource        Need to Grow
                                     With                  Each Building will Focus
                                                                      HQ
                                  Complexity of            on 1 of 4 Main Divisions
     Maintain Centralized           Business
           Model
                                                            Keep Creative arm at
                                                              Current HQ with
    Fear of Compromising                                       Management
   Quality / Artistic Integrity
Generating Increase Returns
   Overview    Correct    Change       Create          Implementation




                                                            Correct
                         Operational                        1. Over-
                          Efficiency                       extension
              Manage
               Costs
                                       1. Residency
 Increase                Show Venue    2. Touring           Change
  Returns                                 Big Top          2. Hybrid
                                       3. Arena             Model
               Drive
              Revenue                  1. Hotel
                           Other       2. Nightclub         Create
                          Channels     3. Spa               3. Hotel
                                       4. Restaurant      Partnership
Saturated Vegas Market
  Overview              Correct      Change       Create           Implementation




         Treasure Island




                                                           Aria
                        The Mirage




             Bellagio                         MGM Grand




                   New York- NY                            Luxor
Need to Expand Outside Vegas
  Overview              Correct             Change             Create           Implementation




                                          Key Takeaway

         Treasure Island
                                  Exclusive Contract with MGM

                                       7 out of 7 Key Hotels            Aria
                        The Mirage
                                  2 More Planned for Las Vegas



             Bellagio                                   MGM Grand

                                     Need to Expand Elsewhere



                   New York- NY                                         Luxor
Expanding Into Developed Markets
  Overview          Correct           Change     Create          Implementation



                Facts                                  Key Questions
                Facts
  Resident                                     How to enter Mature Markets?
  • Benefit = Best Experience                      • No Casinos
  • Flaw = Limited Reach                           • Business model?
                                                   • Partners?
  Touring
  • Benefit = Wide Reach / Low Cost
  • Flaw = Lower Quality, Short Run


          Implementation                                  Solution
                                                          Solution
  Smaller Venues on Rent Basis
                                               Hybrid Model
                                                   • Lower Cost
  Geographically Staged Expansion
                                                   • Higher Quality
                                                   • Wider Reach
Entering Developed Markets
  Overview           Correct          Change         Create          Implementation




                    Benefits                          Impact and Results

                                                    Allow Entry into Mature
             Less Capital Intensive
                                                    Entertainment Markets
                                                   Brings Cirque Du Soleil to
                 Quick Entry
                                                          Customers

        No Need for Casino Partner               Combine Best of Both Worlds

                   Easy Exit                        Broaden Target Market




              Allow Successful Entrance into New Venues in Developed Markets
Potential Locations for Hybrid Shows
   Overview   Correct   Change   Create   Implementation
Top 50 Tourist Destinations
    Overview         Correct             Change      Create        Implementation




 Alice Springs   Cairns          Kuala Lumpur     Montreal        Rome
 Amsterdam       Cairo           Kyoto            Munich          Salzburg
 Athens          Christchurch    Las Vegas        Naples          San Francisco
 Auckland        Costa del Sol   Lisbon           New York City   Sydney
 Ayers Rock      Dubai           London           Nice            Tokyo
 Bangkok         Dublin          Los Angeles      Oahu            Vancouver
 Barcelona       Edinburgh       Madrid           Orlando         Venice
 Bayeux          Florence        Melbourne        Paris           Vienna
 Boston          Franz Josef     Miami            Perth           Washington DC
 Brisbane        Geneva          Milan            Phoenix         Zurich
Evaluation Criteria for Hybrid Implementation
     Overview                Correct               Change           Create                 Implementation




Evaluation Criteria for Hybrid Implementation
GDP Per Capita                    Internet Penetration Rate           Import / Export Percentage

Income Per Capita                 Government Expenditures             Price of Crude Oil

GDP Real Growth Rate              Cable Penetration                   Employment Rate

Central Bank Discount Rate        Discretionary Spending / Capita     Literacy Rate

Electricity Production            Income Disparity                    Government Debt

Electricity Consumption           Government Influence                Heath Insurance Coverage

Oil Consumption                   Political Stability                 Life Expectancy

Luxury Expenditure                Taxation                            Fertility Rate

Foreign Reserves                  Infrastructure                      Education Expenditures

Inflation Rate                    Oil Production                      Industrial Production Growth
Macro Evaluation Criteria for Hybrid Implementation
      Overview                Correct               Change           Create                 Implementation




 Macro Evaluation Criteria for Hybrid Implementation
 GDP Per Capita                    Internet Penetration Rate           Import / Export Percentage

 Income Per Capita                 Government Expenditures             Price of Crude Oil

 GDP Real Growth Rate              Cable Penetration                   Employment Rate
 Central Bank Discount Rate        Discretionary Spending / Capita     Literacy Rate

 Electricity Production            Income Disparity                    Government Debt

 Electricity Consumption           Government Influence                Heath Insurance Coverage

 Oil Consumption                   Political Stability                 Life Expectancy
 Luxury Expenditure                Taxation                            Fertility Rate

 Foreign Reserves                  Infrastructure                      Education Expenditures

 Inflation Rate                    Oil Production                      Industrial Production Growth
Final Decision Criteria for Hybrid Implementation
   Overview        Correct           Change           Create             Implementation




                                  Final 4 Factors




              Entertainment Growth                   Tourism Growth




                Market Maturity                     Prevalence of Arts
Overview       Correct           Change             Create          Implementation



        Phase 1:
                             Many Cultural Activities, Bustling Night Life

                             Largest Percentage of Tourists 35-44 years old,
                             followed by 45-54 years old
1        Sydney
                             Overnight International Visitor Spends $101/night

                             Bustling Night Life
2      Hong Kong             Overnight Visitor Spends Approx $700 / Night

                             Plethora of Cultural Activities

3        London
                             Top 2 Tourist Locations

                             Limited Space
Overview       Correct       Change       Create   Implementation



        Phase 1:                  Phase 2:




1        Sydney              1       Paris




2      Hong Kong             2      Berlin



3        London
                             3    Amsterdam
Overview       Correct       Change       Create         Implementation



        Phase 1:                  Phase 2:                    Phase 3:




1        Sydney              1       Paris             1      Moscow




2      Hong Kong             2      Berlin             2   Rio de Janeiro




3        London
                             3    Amsterdam
                                                       3       Dublin
Overview       Correct          Change          Create         Implementation



        Phase 1:                      Phase 2:                      Phase 3:
                                 Key Takeaway


                            2 Years of Development
1        Sydney              1            Paris
                       1 to 3 Shows Developed Per Year
                                                             1      Moscow




2      Hong Kong             2          Berlin               2   Rio de Janeiro

                      Complete Expansion to 9 Locations
                               In 3 to 6 Years
3        London
                             3        Amsterdam
                                                             3       Dublin
Generating Increase Returns
   Overview    Correct    Change       Create          Implementation




                                                            Correct
                         Operational                        1. Over-
                          Efficiency                       extension
              Manage
               Costs
                                       1. Residency
 Increase                Show Venue    2. Touring           Change
  Returns                                 Big Top          2. Hybrid
                                       3. Arena             Model
               Drive
              Revenue                  1. Hotel
                           Other       2. Nightclub         Create
                          Channels     3. Spa               3. Hotel
                                       4. Restaurant      Partnership
4 Types of Expansion
  Overview   Correct       Change   Create      Implementation




              Restaurant            Nightclub




                 Spa                  Hotel
Evaluating Expansion Options
  Overview       Correct     Change             Create        Implementation


                             Long Term
                  Creative                                       Social
                             Sustainable                ROI
                 Challenge                                    Responsibility
                             Partnership


  Nightclub



 Restaurant



   Hotel


     Spa


              Poor Fit                     Strong Fit
Hotels Meet Criteria for New Development
   Overview       Correct     Change             Create        Implementation


                              Long Term
                   Creative                                       Social
                              Sustainable                ROI
                  Challenge                                    Responsibility
                              Partnership


  Nightclub



  Restaurant



    Hotel


      Spa


               Poor Fit                     Strong Fit
Why Hotels
  Overview           Correct          Change   Create           Implementation




  Sustainable, Long-Term Investment


  More Cross-marketing Opportunity


  High Risk, but Much Higher Return


       High Exposure to Target
            Demographic                                 Hotel

   Leverage Established Partnership
                          Spa
Why unsuccessful in the past
  Overview         Correct       Change   Create   Implementation




             Why Unsuccessful?



             Pre-Mature Market


             Brand Equity Was
               Not as Strong



              Wrong Approach
How to become successful in the future
  Overview         Correct       Change    Create           Implementation




                                          How to Become
             Why Unsuccessful?
                                            Successful?


                                          Adhere to Core
             Pre-Mature Market
                                           Competency


             Brand Equity Was              Choose Right
               Not as Strong                 Partner



              Wrong Approach              Staged Entrance
Details for hotel implementation
  Overview          Correct         Change    Create    Implementation


         Division of Strengths                                  25%
                                             75%

             Cirque du Soleil
                  • Design
               • Production

               Hotel Chain                         by
             • Construction
             • Management


             Deal Structure



    Average Hotel Occupancy: 75%
     Cirque du Soleil Target: 25%
Implementation
  Overview          Correct             Change            Create        Implementation


             Implementation                                    Floor Plan


      •Establish Main Hotel Lobby                       Cirque
                                                       Du Soleil
                                                       Elevators
   • Cirque du Soleil Experience with                                       Restaurant
           Separate Entrance                     Security

                                                               Main
                                                               Lobby
             Notable Examples                     Front
                                                  Desk                   Main
                                                                       Elevators
                   •Venetian  Venezia
                   •Wynn
                   •Mandalay Bay
Example of floor plan
  Overview   Correct   Change            Create         Implementation


                                               Floor Plan



                                          Cirque
                                         Du Soleil
                                          Lobby
                                                            Restaurant
                                Check-in

                                                Main
                                                Lobby
                                 Front
                                 Desk                     Main
                                                        Elevators
Options for strategic partners
  Overview           Correct         Change            Create    Implementation


                           4 Criteria For Choosing Partners


        Cultural                                Flexibility in   Access to
                           Luxury Brand
      Similarities                              Negotiation       Capital


                                 Potential Partners



    Hotels




    PE/VC
Seeking partners
  Overview          Correct              Change           Create         Implementation


     Why partner with hotel chain                         Why partner with us

   Provide a Complete Cirque Du Soleil
               Experience                                    Innovative idea
                                                    Over 3MM spectaculars annually
  Leverage Brand Image of Hotel Chain
                                                  Increased Occupancy Rate via Bundling
    Increase Accessibility to Audience                     Luxury Brand Image
     Relatively Lower Risk Expansion                 Successful Track Record in Show
                 Strategy                                    Performances


                         Almost Successful in Entering Market
                         Mature Market with Viable Entertainment Options
     Why London          Low Wealth Disparity
                         Focus on Arts and Cultural Experiences
                         High Flow of Tourism
Timeline
     Overview         Correct    Change      Create      Implementation




                                2010      2011    2012      2013
Correct: HQ Expansion
   Secure Leasing Agreements
   Move
Change: Hybrid Model
  Concept Development
  Lease Negotiation
  Launch Show
 Create: Hotel Concept
  Find Partners
  Enter Negotiations
  Develop and Plan
  Financing
  Construction
  Launch
Timeline
     Overview         Correct          Change        Create         Implementation




                                2013      2014 2015 2016 2017
Correct: HQ Expansion
   Secure Leasing Agreements
   Move
Change: Hybrid Model
  Concept Development
  Lease Negotiation
  Launch Show
 Create: Hotel Concept
  Find Partners
  Enter Negotiations                            Break Even Point: 2017
  Develop and Plan
  Financing
  Construction
  Launch
Financial Assumptions
       Overview        Correct   Change           Create     Implementation




                   Correct          Change                  Create


                    4 offices         Staged               Joint division
                  surrounding       release per              of cost at
 Assumptions




                       HQ               year                   50/50

                                  Initial Capex             Revenue
                   Renting        of $25 M per             Sharing at
                                       city                  70/30

                                                               25%
                                    Op. Income
                  Cost of $4 M                               Premium
                                   of $15 M per
                    per year                                   75%
                                       year
                                                            Occupancy
NPV
       Overview           Correct      Change           Create        Implementation




                       Correct             Change                     Create

                                 Net Present Value with
                       4 offices       Sensitivity
                                             Staged                 Joint division
                     surrounding          release per                 of cost at
 Assumptions




                         HQ                   year                      50/50
               $165 million         $234 million                 $337 million
                                        Initial Capex                Revenue
                      Renting           of $25 M per                Sharing at
                                             city                     70/30

                                                                        25%
                                          Op. Income
                     Cost of $4 M                                     Premium
                                         of $15 M per
                       per year                                         75%
                                             year
                                                                     Occupancy
Value Proposition
  Overview          Correct            Change           Create         Implementation



                              Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging
   Objectives
                                    partnerships and exploring new ventures



  Critical Issues                                   Market              Long Term
                          Overextension
                                                   Saturation            Growth



                             Correct                Change                Create
    Solutions
                         (Reorganization)       (Hybrid Strategy)     (Hotel Market)



  Value Added                              NPV of $234 million
Balancing
                                        Growth
                                       Implementing
                                          the 3 C
                                         Strategy



                      Shaun Sakhrani
                      Sahil Tank
Conquest Consulting   Jenny Jao
                      Joshua Wong
Outline
                                         Appendix


 Value Proposition              Timeline                        Methods of Financing
 Target Customer                Financials                      Entertainment Options
 Core Competencies                         Assumptions          in London
 Business Model                            NPV                  Not Cruise Ships
 Decision Tree                  Appendix                        Not emerging markets
 Correct Strategy               Risk, Mitigation, Contingency   in South East Asia
           New Markets          Wyndham Partnership             Not Casino’s
           Benefits & Results   Custom designed events          Competitive Landscape
           Top 50 cities        Not Restaurants                 Not Paris
           Criteria             Not Night Club                  Berlin
           Final 4 Factors      Not Spa                         Sydney
           3 Phases             Planned Expansion
 Create Strategy                3D Movies?
           Evaluation           Not Amusement Parks
           Why hotels           Reebok
           Why unsuccessful     Current Partnerships
           Details              Not Arenas
           Implementation       Ideas for New Shows
Appendix




  2007 Partnership: Official Hospitality Partner for
    Touring Shows (Saltimbanco, Kooza, Corteo)


                 Alignment of Brands
| Innovation | Flexibility | Dazzling Guest Experience|


                   Cross Marketing
      Over 3 million Cirque du Soleil Spectators
Appendix


                 Access to Unforgettable Custom-Designed Events


    Current Marketing Mix                         Additional Marketing Channels
                                                        VIP Ticket Packages
                                                               •Drinks
  Displays     Word of Mouth
                                                         •Special Entrance
                                                            •Meet Cast
                                                      Cirque Du Soleil Party
    30%             15%
                                                 •Main Ballroom Transformed to fit
 Discounted      Discounted
                                                      Cirque Du Soleil Theme
Show Tickets    Booking Rates
                                                   •Performer Present at Event



                                Higher Occupancy Rate
Why Not Restaurants
                                      Appendix




                                                 Difficult to Incorporate Dinning and
                                                    Performance Arts Experiences


                         Restaurant                  Nightclub
                                                        Expensive to Scale


                                                               High Risk


                                                  Average Failure Rate: 70% within
                                                              10 years
                            Spa                        Hotel


Source: “Why New Restaurants Fail”
Why Not Night Clubs
                                           Appendix


       Short-term Success because of
           Nature of the Industry


      Average Lifespan of Nightclub: 2-3
                    Years
                                                      Nightclub




Source: The Journal Record
Why Not Spas
                 Appendix




                            Spa Ambience Conflicts with
                             Energy of Cirque du Soleil

                                       Low ROI
           Spa                 Hotel
Existing Residence Locations
                      Appendix
Planned Expansion
                                 Appendix




     2010                        2011                          2012

      March 2010                            April 2010
      Banana Shpeel                         Cirque 2010
      Residence                             Touring
      Beacon Theater, New York              Montreal, Quebec, and Toronto
                                            before Heading to Europe



                                            Spring and Summer 2010
                                            Seasonal Touring Show
                                            Radio City Music Hall, New York
                                            and London or Paris
Planned Expansion
                    Appendix




     2010           2011                          2012



                     Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles
                     Residency Show
                     Scheduled for 10 years
                     Movie Theme
Planned Expansion
                    Appendix




     2010           2011                           2012

                                            Dubai, UAE
                                        Residency Show
                                   Palm Jumeirah. Dubai
                                      Scheduled 15 Year
                               Partnership with Nakheel
Appendix: Why 3D Movies?
                                        Appendix

                 Pros                                        Cons


              Low Cost                       Inconsistent with Focus on Exclusivity




 Build Brand in Cities Without A Show


                                          Target Audience Expect Live Entertainment,
                                                    not Digital Experience
     Embracing New Technology




     Unique Premium Experience                           Lack Demand
Appendix: Why not Amusement Parks?
                                    Appendix




                                                          Reasoning


                                               Different Target Market in Income
                                                             Levels



                                                     Dilute High-End Image
 Top Theme Park Groups
 1. Walt Disney Parks 118 MM
 2. Merlin Entertainment  35MM                 No Other Amusement Park With
 3. Universal Studio  25.7MM                  Premium Brand Image Like Disney
 4. Six Flags 25.3MM

 Source: TEA/ERA Theme Park Attendance Report 2008
Jukari
            Appendix




         Partner: Reebok
         Venture: Innovative Workout
         with the Music and Colors of
         Cirque du Soleil
         Implementation:
         April 2010 USA and Europe
         Late 2010 Asia and Latin
         America
Appendix: Current Partnerships
                                   Appendix

      Global Partnerships                     Regional Partnerships


               Commercials
            Automotive Provider                                France



              Preferred Tickets
             Upgrade / Discounts
               Exclusive Video
                   Content
                                                                Japan



                 Operations
Appendix: Why Not Arenas?
                                        Appendix


                Arena

  Brand Dilution
       •Lower Ticket Prices Undercut
         Perception Premium Show


                Touring                            More Growth Opportunity in
                                                         Hybrid Model

   Important Part of Current Strategy                Diversify Access Points


     Less Central to Brand Identity


    Already Aggressively Expanding
           with New Shows
Appendix: Ideas for New Shows
                               Appendix



                             Cultural Themes




     Bollywood

                                     Japanese
                                    Samurai Era




                 Mardi Gra
                                                  Pop Culture
Appendix: Sponsored Events
                              Appendix




             Purpose                         Description



         • Corporate Events
                                         Hire Cirque du Soleil
         • Large Scaled
                                              performers
         Parties
Appendix: Methods of Funding
                                 Appendix


                               Financing




            Equity                                   Debt



    Company Unable to Make
                                                Cheaper Option
       Interest Payments

                                            Company has Strong Asset
        More Expensive
                                                     Base

                                              Able to Make Interest
    Company Can Issue Shares
                                                    Payments
Appendix: Entertainment Options In London
                            Appendix




                     Evening Entertainment


                Theatre                    Play




               Live Music              Movie Theatre
Appendix: Why Not Cruise Ships?
                            Appendix



                       Stage Limitations




      Less Marketing
                                           Limited Audience
       Opportunity




                         Low Return
Appendix: Why Not EM SE Asia?
                                      Appendix


           Guangzhou, China | Bangkok, Thailand | Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam



                               Bangkok, Thailand
                   Pros                                    Cons

    • High Tourist Growth                          • Political instability

    •Most Tourist Age Demographic            •Tourists Expect Relaxing, Local
    Consistent with Cirque audience        Culture Experience Different from
                                                    Cirque Experience

                                            •Most Tourists Aare Domestic who
                                               Spend Less Than $30/Day
Appendix: Why Not Casino-Like Areas?
                        Appendix




                                         Atlantic City



                          Lack Large Audience
                                                    11 Casinos in Total
                                  Base



                                                     High-End Shows
                            Lack High-End
                                                       Perform on
                            Brand Loyalty
                                                     Temporary Basis
Why Not Paris, Berlin, Sydney?
                              Appendix



         Paris                 Berlin              Sydney




  Have Touring Shows
                         Not a Major Tourist   Not a Major Tourist
   Never Entered with        Attraction            Attraction
  Resident Show Before
Competition
  Overview          Correct           Change           Create          Implementation


                         No Direct Competitors in Acrobatics,
              but Substitutes in Other Live Forms of Entertainment Exist




   Concerts                   Plays            Amusement Parks         Live Performances
Overview          Correct         Change             Create          Implementation



           Risk                   Mitigation                     Contingency


Cannot secure office        Must look further away
                                                              Decrease growth rate
      space                        from HQ

 Hybrid model is not        Scale down production             Revert to touring or
     profitable               and performances                   arena model

                                                              Approach other luxury
W refuses to partner          More flexibility in
                                                               and contemporary-
    with Cirque                 negotation
                                                                 themed hotels

 Hotel construction          Careful planning and              Switch construction
       delays                     execution                        companies

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MMICC 2010 - USC

  • 1. Balancing Growth Implementing the 3C Strategy Shaun Sakhrani Sahil Tank Conquest Consulting Jenny Jao Joshua Wong
  • 2. Value Proposition Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging Objectives partnerships and exploring new ventures
  • 3. Value Proposition Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging Objectives partnerships and exploring new ventures Critical Issues Market Long Term Overextension Saturation Growth
  • 4. Value Proposition Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging Objectives partnerships and exploring new ventures Critical Issues Market Long Term Overextension Saturation Growth Solutions Reorganization Hybrid Strategy Hotel Market
  • 5. Value Proposition Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging Objectives partnerships and exploring new ventures The 3 C Strategy Critical Issues Market Long Term Overextension Saturation Growth Correct Solutions Reorganization Change Strategy Hybrid Hotel Market Create
  • 6. Value Proposition Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging Objectives partnerships and exploring new ventures Critical Issues Market Long Term Overextension Saturation Growth Correct Change Create Solutions (Reorganization) (Hybrid Strategy) (Hotel Market) Establish new revenue streams while enhancing current Value Added internal operations
  • 7. Value Proposition Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging Objectives partnerships and exploring new ventures Critical Issues Market Long Term Overextension Saturation Growth Correct Change Create Solutions (Reorganization) (Hybrid Strategy) (Hotel Market) Value Added NPV of $234 million
  • 8. Company mission statement and target customer Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Mission Statement: Invoke, provoke and evoke the imagination, the senses and the emotions of people around the world. Typical Cirque Du Soleil Customer Highly Educated Higher Home Owner Traveler (College Degree) Income Upper middle class adults with discretionary income who regularly attend live artistic performances such as opera and ballet
  • 9. Core Competencies Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Keys to Success Uncompromising Focus on Creativity and Quality “Show Before Business” Well Structured Contracts Exclusive and Original Experiences “Clowns, yes. Clones, no.” Strong Portfolio of Premium Partners
  • 10. Reinforcing business model Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Creativity and Human Capital Partners Custom Productions Premium Prices Brand Equity And Facilities High End Unique Experience Clientele
  • 11. Reinforcing the model through the 3 C`s Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Creativity and Human Capital Correct Partners Custom Productions Premium Prices Brand Equity Change And Facilities Create High End Unique Experience Clientele
  • 12. Generating Increase Returns Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Correct Operational 1. Over- Efficiency extension Manage Costs 1. Residency Increase Shows 2. Touring Change Returns Big Top 2. Hybrid 3. Arena Model Drive Revenue 1. Hotel Other 2. Nightclub Create Channels 3. Spa 3. Hotel 4. Restaurant Partnership
  • 13. Generating Increase Returns Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Correct Operational 1. Over- Efficiency extension Manage Costs 1. Residency Increase Show Venue 2. Touring Change Returns Big Top 2. Hybrid 3. Arena Model Drive Revenue 1. Hotel Other 2. Nightclub Create Channels 3. Spa 3. Hotel 4. Restaurant Partnership
  • 14. Cirque du Soleil Faces Overextension Problems Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Issues Solution Overflowing with New Move Departments into Production Surrounding Offices in Montreal BUT Don’t want to outsource Need to Grow With Each Building will Focus Complexity of on 1 of 4 Main Divisions Maintain Centralized Business Model Keep Creative arm at Current HQ with Fear of Compromising Management Quality / Artistic Integrity
  • 15. Cirque du Soleil Faces Overextension Problems Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Issues Solution Overflowing with New Move Departments into Production Surrounding Offices in Montreal BUT Don’t want to outsource Need to Grow With Each Building will Focus HQ Complexity of on 1 of 4 Main Divisions Maintain Centralized Business Model Keep Creative arm at Current HQ with Fear of Compromising Management Quality / Artistic Integrity
  • 16. Generating Increase Returns Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Correct Operational 1. Over- Efficiency extension Manage Costs 1. Residency Increase Show Venue 2. Touring Change Returns Big Top 2. Hybrid 3. Arena Model Drive Revenue 1. Hotel Other 2. Nightclub Create Channels 3. Spa 3. Hotel 4. Restaurant Partnership
  • 17. Saturated Vegas Market Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Treasure Island Aria The Mirage Bellagio MGM Grand New York- NY Luxor
  • 18. Need to Expand Outside Vegas Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Key Takeaway Treasure Island Exclusive Contract with MGM 7 out of 7 Key Hotels Aria The Mirage 2 More Planned for Las Vegas Bellagio MGM Grand Need to Expand Elsewhere New York- NY Luxor
  • 19. Expanding Into Developed Markets Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Facts Key Questions Facts Resident How to enter Mature Markets? • Benefit = Best Experience • No Casinos • Flaw = Limited Reach • Business model? • Partners? Touring • Benefit = Wide Reach / Low Cost • Flaw = Lower Quality, Short Run Implementation Solution Solution Smaller Venues on Rent Basis Hybrid Model • Lower Cost Geographically Staged Expansion • Higher Quality • Wider Reach
  • 20. Entering Developed Markets Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Benefits Impact and Results Allow Entry into Mature Less Capital Intensive Entertainment Markets Brings Cirque Du Soleil to Quick Entry Customers No Need for Casino Partner Combine Best of Both Worlds Easy Exit Broaden Target Market Allow Successful Entrance into New Venues in Developed Markets
  • 21. Potential Locations for Hybrid Shows Overview Correct Change Create Implementation
  • 22. Top 50 Tourist Destinations Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Alice Springs Cairns Kuala Lumpur Montreal Rome Amsterdam Cairo Kyoto Munich Salzburg Athens Christchurch Las Vegas Naples San Francisco Auckland Costa del Sol Lisbon New York City Sydney Ayers Rock Dubai London Nice Tokyo Bangkok Dublin Los Angeles Oahu Vancouver Barcelona Edinburgh Madrid Orlando Venice Bayeux Florence Melbourne Paris Vienna Boston Franz Josef Miami Perth Washington DC Brisbane Geneva Milan Phoenix Zurich
  • 23. Evaluation Criteria for Hybrid Implementation Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Evaluation Criteria for Hybrid Implementation GDP Per Capita Internet Penetration Rate Import / Export Percentage Income Per Capita Government Expenditures Price of Crude Oil GDP Real Growth Rate Cable Penetration Employment Rate Central Bank Discount Rate Discretionary Spending / Capita Literacy Rate Electricity Production Income Disparity Government Debt Electricity Consumption Government Influence Heath Insurance Coverage Oil Consumption Political Stability Life Expectancy Luxury Expenditure Taxation Fertility Rate Foreign Reserves Infrastructure Education Expenditures Inflation Rate Oil Production Industrial Production Growth
  • 24. Macro Evaluation Criteria for Hybrid Implementation Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Macro Evaluation Criteria for Hybrid Implementation GDP Per Capita Internet Penetration Rate Import / Export Percentage Income Per Capita Government Expenditures Price of Crude Oil GDP Real Growth Rate Cable Penetration Employment Rate Central Bank Discount Rate Discretionary Spending / Capita Literacy Rate Electricity Production Income Disparity Government Debt Electricity Consumption Government Influence Heath Insurance Coverage Oil Consumption Political Stability Life Expectancy Luxury Expenditure Taxation Fertility Rate Foreign Reserves Infrastructure Education Expenditures Inflation Rate Oil Production Industrial Production Growth
  • 25. Final Decision Criteria for Hybrid Implementation Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Final 4 Factors Entertainment Growth Tourism Growth Market Maturity Prevalence of Arts
  • 26. Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Phase 1: Many Cultural Activities, Bustling Night Life Largest Percentage of Tourists 35-44 years old, followed by 45-54 years old 1 Sydney Overnight International Visitor Spends $101/night Bustling Night Life 2 Hong Kong Overnight Visitor Spends Approx $700 / Night Plethora of Cultural Activities 3 London Top 2 Tourist Locations Limited Space
  • 27. Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Phase 1: Phase 2: 1 Sydney 1 Paris 2 Hong Kong 2 Berlin 3 London 3 Amsterdam
  • 28. Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3: 1 Sydney 1 Paris 1 Moscow 2 Hong Kong 2 Berlin 2 Rio de Janeiro 3 London 3 Amsterdam 3 Dublin
  • 29. Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3: Key Takeaway 2 Years of Development 1 Sydney 1 Paris 1 to 3 Shows Developed Per Year 1 Moscow 2 Hong Kong 2 Berlin 2 Rio de Janeiro Complete Expansion to 9 Locations In 3 to 6 Years 3 London 3 Amsterdam 3 Dublin
  • 30. Generating Increase Returns Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Correct Operational 1. Over- Efficiency extension Manage Costs 1. Residency Increase Show Venue 2. Touring Change Returns Big Top 2. Hybrid 3. Arena Model Drive Revenue 1. Hotel Other 2. Nightclub Create Channels 3. Spa 3. Hotel 4. Restaurant Partnership
  • 31. 4 Types of Expansion Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Restaurant Nightclub Spa Hotel
  • 32. Evaluating Expansion Options Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Long Term Creative Social Sustainable ROI Challenge Responsibility Partnership Nightclub Restaurant Hotel Spa Poor Fit Strong Fit
  • 33. Hotels Meet Criteria for New Development Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Long Term Creative Social Sustainable ROI Challenge Responsibility Partnership Nightclub Restaurant Hotel Spa Poor Fit Strong Fit
  • 34. Why Hotels Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Sustainable, Long-Term Investment More Cross-marketing Opportunity High Risk, but Much Higher Return High Exposure to Target Demographic Hotel Leverage Established Partnership Spa
  • 35. Why unsuccessful in the past Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Why Unsuccessful? Pre-Mature Market Brand Equity Was Not as Strong Wrong Approach
  • 36. How to become successful in the future Overview Correct Change Create Implementation How to Become Why Unsuccessful? Successful? Adhere to Core Pre-Mature Market Competency Brand Equity Was Choose Right Not as Strong Partner Wrong Approach Staged Entrance
  • 37. Details for hotel implementation Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Division of Strengths 25% 75% Cirque du Soleil • Design • Production Hotel Chain by • Construction • Management Deal Structure Average Hotel Occupancy: 75% Cirque du Soleil Target: 25%
  • 38. Implementation Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Implementation Floor Plan •Establish Main Hotel Lobby Cirque Du Soleil Elevators • Cirque du Soleil Experience with Restaurant Separate Entrance Security Main Lobby Notable Examples Front Desk Main Elevators •Venetian  Venezia •Wynn •Mandalay Bay
  • 39. Example of floor plan Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Floor Plan Cirque Du Soleil Lobby Restaurant Check-in Main Lobby Front Desk Main Elevators
  • 40. Options for strategic partners Overview Correct Change Create Implementation 4 Criteria For Choosing Partners Cultural Flexibility in Access to Luxury Brand Similarities Negotiation Capital Potential Partners Hotels PE/VC
  • 41. Seeking partners Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Why partner with hotel chain Why partner with us Provide a Complete Cirque Du Soleil Experience Innovative idea Over 3MM spectaculars annually Leverage Brand Image of Hotel Chain Increased Occupancy Rate via Bundling Increase Accessibility to Audience Luxury Brand Image Relatively Lower Risk Expansion Successful Track Record in Show Strategy Performances Almost Successful in Entering Market Mature Market with Viable Entertainment Options Why London Low Wealth Disparity Focus on Arts and Cultural Experiences High Flow of Tourism
  • 42. Timeline Overview Correct Change Create Implementation 2010 2011 2012 2013 Correct: HQ Expansion Secure Leasing Agreements Move Change: Hybrid Model Concept Development Lease Negotiation Launch Show Create: Hotel Concept Find Partners Enter Negotiations Develop and Plan Financing Construction Launch
  • 43. Timeline Overview Correct Change Create Implementation 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Correct: HQ Expansion Secure Leasing Agreements Move Change: Hybrid Model Concept Development Lease Negotiation Launch Show Create: Hotel Concept Find Partners Enter Negotiations Break Even Point: 2017 Develop and Plan Financing Construction Launch
  • 44. Financial Assumptions Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Correct Change Create 4 offices Staged Joint division surrounding release per of cost at Assumptions HQ year 50/50 Initial Capex Revenue Renting of $25 M per Sharing at city 70/30 25% Op. Income Cost of $4 M Premium of $15 M per per year 75% year Occupancy
  • 45. NPV Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Correct Change Create Net Present Value with 4 offices Sensitivity Staged Joint division surrounding release per of cost at Assumptions HQ year 50/50 $165 million $234 million $337 million Initial Capex Revenue Renting of $25 M per Sharing at city 70/30 25% Op. Income Cost of $4 M Premium of $15 M per per year 75% year Occupancy
  • 46. Value Proposition Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Maintaining sustainable long term growth by leveraging Objectives partnerships and exploring new ventures Critical Issues Market Long Term Overextension Saturation Growth Correct Change Create Solutions (Reorganization) (Hybrid Strategy) (Hotel Market) Value Added NPV of $234 million
  • 47. Balancing Growth Implementing the 3 C Strategy Shaun Sakhrani Sahil Tank Conquest Consulting Jenny Jao Joshua Wong
  • 48. Outline Appendix Value Proposition Timeline Methods of Financing Target Customer Financials Entertainment Options Core Competencies Assumptions in London Business Model NPV Not Cruise Ships Decision Tree Appendix Not emerging markets Correct Strategy Risk, Mitigation, Contingency in South East Asia New Markets Wyndham Partnership Not Casino’s Benefits & Results Custom designed events Competitive Landscape Top 50 cities Not Restaurants Not Paris Criteria Not Night Club Berlin Final 4 Factors Not Spa Sydney 3 Phases Planned Expansion Create Strategy 3D Movies? Evaluation Not Amusement Parks Why hotels Reebok Why unsuccessful Current Partnerships Details Not Arenas Implementation Ideas for New Shows
  • 49. Appendix 2007 Partnership: Official Hospitality Partner for Touring Shows (Saltimbanco, Kooza, Corteo) Alignment of Brands | Innovation | Flexibility | Dazzling Guest Experience| Cross Marketing Over 3 million Cirque du Soleil Spectators
  • 50. Appendix Access to Unforgettable Custom-Designed Events Current Marketing Mix Additional Marketing Channels VIP Ticket Packages •Drinks Displays Word of Mouth •Special Entrance •Meet Cast Cirque Du Soleil Party 30% 15% •Main Ballroom Transformed to fit Discounted Discounted Cirque Du Soleil Theme Show Tickets Booking Rates •Performer Present at Event Higher Occupancy Rate
  • 51. Why Not Restaurants Appendix Difficult to Incorporate Dinning and Performance Arts Experiences Restaurant Nightclub Expensive to Scale High Risk Average Failure Rate: 70% within 10 years Spa Hotel Source: “Why New Restaurants Fail”
  • 52. Why Not Night Clubs Appendix Short-term Success because of Nature of the Industry Average Lifespan of Nightclub: 2-3 Years Nightclub Source: The Journal Record
  • 53. Why Not Spas Appendix Spa Ambience Conflicts with Energy of Cirque du Soleil Low ROI Spa Hotel
  • 55. Planned Expansion Appendix 2010 2011 2012 March 2010 April 2010 Banana Shpeel Cirque 2010 Residence Touring Beacon Theater, New York Montreal, Quebec, and Toronto before Heading to Europe Spring and Summer 2010 Seasonal Touring Show Radio City Music Hall, New York and London or Paris
  • 56. Planned Expansion Appendix 2010 2011 2012 Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles Residency Show Scheduled for 10 years Movie Theme
  • 57. Planned Expansion Appendix 2010 2011 2012 Dubai, UAE Residency Show Palm Jumeirah. Dubai Scheduled 15 Year Partnership with Nakheel
  • 58. Appendix: Why 3D Movies? Appendix Pros Cons Low Cost Inconsistent with Focus on Exclusivity Build Brand in Cities Without A Show Target Audience Expect Live Entertainment, not Digital Experience Embracing New Technology Unique Premium Experience Lack Demand
  • 59. Appendix: Why not Amusement Parks? Appendix Reasoning Different Target Market in Income Levels Dilute High-End Image Top Theme Park Groups 1. Walt Disney Parks 118 MM 2. Merlin Entertainment  35MM No Other Amusement Park With 3. Universal Studio  25.7MM Premium Brand Image Like Disney 4. Six Flags 25.3MM Source: TEA/ERA Theme Park Attendance Report 2008
  • 60. Jukari Appendix Partner: Reebok Venture: Innovative Workout with the Music and Colors of Cirque du Soleil Implementation: April 2010 USA and Europe Late 2010 Asia and Latin America
  • 61. Appendix: Current Partnerships Appendix Global Partnerships Regional Partnerships Commercials Automotive Provider France Preferred Tickets Upgrade / Discounts Exclusive Video Content Japan Operations
  • 62. Appendix: Why Not Arenas? Appendix Arena Brand Dilution •Lower Ticket Prices Undercut Perception Premium Show Touring More Growth Opportunity in Hybrid Model Important Part of Current Strategy Diversify Access Points Less Central to Brand Identity Already Aggressively Expanding with New Shows
  • 63. Appendix: Ideas for New Shows Appendix Cultural Themes Bollywood Japanese Samurai Era Mardi Gra Pop Culture
  • 64. Appendix: Sponsored Events Appendix Purpose Description • Corporate Events Hire Cirque du Soleil • Large Scaled performers Parties
  • 65. Appendix: Methods of Funding Appendix Financing Equity Debt Company Unable to Make Cheaper Option Interest Payments Company has Strong Asset More Expensive Base Able to Make Interest Company Can Issue Shares Payments
  • 66. Appendix: Entertainment Options In London Appendix Evening Entertainment Theatre Play Live Music Movie Theatre
  • 67. Appendix: Why Not Cruise Ships? Appendix Stage Limitations Less Marketing Limited Audience Opportunity Low Return
  • 68. Appendix: Why Not EM SE Asia? Appendix Guangzhou, China | Bangkok, Thailand | Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Bangkok, Thailand Pros Cons • High Tourist Growth • Political instability •Most Tourist Age Demographic •Tourists Expect Relaxing, Local Consistent with Cirque audience Culture Experience Different from Cirque Experience •Most Tourists Aare Domestic who Spend Less Than $30/Day
  • 69. Appendix: Why Not Casino-Like Areas? Appendix Atlantic City Lack Large Audience 11 Casinos in Total Base High-End Shows Lack High-End Perform on Brand Loyalty Temporary Basis
  • 70. Why Not Paris, Berlin, Sydney? Appendix Paris Berlin Sydney Have Touring Shows Not a Major Tourist Not a Major Tourist Never Entered with Attraction Attraction Resident Show Before
  • 71. Competition Overview Correct Change Create Implementation No Direct Competitors in Acrobatics, but Substitutes in Other Live Forms of Entertainment Exist Concerts Plays Amusement Parks Live Performances
  • 72. Overview Correct Change Create Implementation Risk Mitigation Contingency Cannot secure office Must look further away Decrease growth rate space from HQ Hybrid model is not Scale down production Revert to touring or profitable and performances arena model Approach other luxury W refuses to partner More flexibility in and contemporary- with Cirque negotation themed hotels Hotel construction Careful planning and Switch construction delays execution companies

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  12. Cirque du Soleil - as a proud sponsor of their North American touring shows, Wyndham can help provide access to unforgettable custom-designed events. Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) today announced that it will be the official hospitality  partner for Cirque du Soleil touring shows Saltimbanco™, KOOZA™ and Corteo™ for the next two years, providing the company with the opportunity to market to more than three million Cirque du Soleil spectators.At the core of the partnership will be the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts presence at Cirque du Soleil events through displays, advertising, signs and verbal acknowledgement at the opening of each show as well as an opportunity to work with Cirque du Soleil for advertising and promotional development.  “Aligning Wyndham Hotels and Resorts with Cirque du Soleil is a natural fit,” said Peter Strebel, president of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.  “Both companies are known for innovation, flexibility and a dazzling guest experience.  The partnership enables us to build upon our relationship with the frequently traveling Generation X customer.”
  13. At the core of the partnership will be the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts presence at Cirque du Soleil events through displays, advertising, signs and verbal acknowledgement at the opening of each show as well as an opportunity to work with Cirque du Soleil for advertising and promotional development.  Cirque du Soleil - as a proud sponsor of their North American touring shows, Wyndham can help provide access to unforgettable custom-designed events. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is celebrating the return of the winter adventure to Manhattan with a double discount: 30 percent off the regular ticket price of any Wintuk show and a special 15 percent discount when booking at its participating New York City hotels. Cirque du Soleil fans also can receive a 25 percent discount on regularly-priced tickets at select Wintuk shows without the purchase of a qualifying hotel room online at www.cirquedusoleil.com or through Ticketmaster.
  14. Montreal, March 17, 2010 – Following the worldwide success of JUKARI Fit to Fly™ Cirque du Soleil & Reebok today launch JUKARI Fit to Flex™, the second innovative workout to come out of the ground-breaking partnership between the leading women’s fitness brand and the world renowned entertainment company. JUKARI Fit to Flex™ is a dynamic and effective workout that uses the musicality and vibrant colors of Cirque du Soleil to bring fitness to life and create a visual spectacle of strong shapes and flowing movements. JUKARI Fit to Flex™ launches first in Montreal, Canada the home of Cirque du Soleil and will rollout in gyms in the USA and Europe from April and in Asia and Latin America later this year.
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