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    "The annual report identifies Sprott Inc as a substantial holder at an earlier notice date, but subsequent substantial-holder history was not fully reconciled; this view remains partial. State Street’s notice refers to Sprott-managed funds in securities-lending positions and cannot be treated as Eric Sprott’s personal interest.",
    "Two identical BNP Paribas account names are separately listed in the source and are distinguished by entry number.",
    "The 2026 January 11.5-for-1 consolidation predates this register; these figures are post-consolidation."
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