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United States Securities and Exchange Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

☑ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020

Commission file number 001-00035