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first we expect between earnings XXXX, be results. and core taking now into $XX million into million, Looking to $XX account quarter the strong
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results, quarter first to assume be below average. Due their partnership we limited will returns now full year XX-year
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lead remain increasing several ROEs. of sustainable market, we We an back over putting to on growth us the anticipate double-digit the will confident share the years trajectory to next the that educator
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excess for will remain capital priority Our growth. on
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capital time, current the leverage appropriate financial committed ratios at At our are our we to and ratings. maintaining levels same for financial strength
expect objectives quarters coming we shareholders. remain focused the We strong providing our progress returns you. on Thank will toward over accelerate our as to
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