{"product_id":"corelab-business-model-canvas","title":"Core Laboratories Business Model Canvas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Magnifier-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Laboratories Business Model Canvas: Strategic Blueprint \u0026amp; Downloadable Tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock the full strategic blueprint behind Core Laboratories' business model—this concise Business Model Canvas maps value propositions, customer segments, key partners, revenue streams, and cost drivers to reveal how the company sustains competitive advantage and scales globally; download the complete Word\/Excel canvas for a ready-to-use tool ideal for investors, consultants, and strategic planners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eartnerships\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper green\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNational Oil Companies Strategic Alliances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Laboratories holds multi-year contracts with national oil companies (NOCs)—including projects in Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan—delivering reservoir description services for fields \u0026gt;500 million barrels; NOC-linked work accounted for roughly 35% of 2024 international revenue (about $110M of $315M), securing stable market access where resource ownership is centralized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology and Research Consortiums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company partners with top universities and industry research groups, funding 18 joint projects since 2020 and co-authoring 24 peer-reviewed papers on petrophysics; these alliances accelerate methods for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen storage, supporting a potential $120m addressable lab services market in CCUS by 2028. Joint validation of analytical techniques keeps Core Labs at the energy-transition forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternational Oil Company Collaborations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with global oil majors like ExxonMobil and Shell, Core Laboratories embeds its proprietary Core and PVT (pressure-volume-temperature) technologies into offshore and deepwater projects, helping lift recovery factors by 1–3 percentage points on typical fields (equating to $10–50m incremental NPV per 100mmboe). High-end fluid and rock analysis drives tailored EOR and completion strategies; client feedback cycles shortened R\u0026amp;D time-to-market by ~15% in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocal Logistics and Specialized Transport Providers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Labs partners with specialized logistics firms to move core samples across borders under temperature- and vibration-controlled conditions, preserving integrity for accurate petrophysical analysis; delays can cost clients up to 0.5% of project CAPEX per week, so on‑time delivery is vital. In 2024 Core Labs reported ~18% of revenue tied to field services in remote basins, underscoring logistics' impact on timeliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialized transport: climate\/vibration control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-border customs handling, chain-of-custody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces spoilage risk, protects lab revenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-time delivery cuts client CAPEX delay costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturing and Component Suppliers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Production Enhancement, Core Laboratories sources specialized metals and energetic components from a vetted supplier network that enables fabrication of proprietary perforating systems; in 2024 supplier-quality audits covered 95% of critical vendors and supplier parts accounted for ~38% of segment COGS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong supplier ties maintain tighter quality control and reduced disruption: 18% fewer late shipments YoY (2023–24), and dual-sourcing cuts single-supplier exposure to \u0026lt;12% of spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95% critical-vendor audits (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies = ~38% of segment COGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18% fewer late shipments YoY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-sourcing lowers single-supplier exposure to \u0026lt;12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Labs: Strategic NOC, major, university \u0026amp; supplier alliances driving $110M intl revenue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Labs' key partnerships: NOCs (35% of 2024 international revenue, ~$110M of $315M) for large-field reservoir services; majors (ExxonMobil, Shell) embedding Core\/PVT tech, lifting recovery 1–3ppt; universities (18 joint projects since 2020) advancing CCUS\/hydrogen; vetted suppliers: 95% critical-vendor audits, supplies ≈38% of segment COGS, dual-sourcing \u0026lt;12% exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePartner\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNOCs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternational revenue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$110M (35%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMajors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovery uplift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 ppt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoint projects since 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuppliers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritical-vendor audits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-includes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included in the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Word-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Word Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Word Document\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concise, pre-written Business Model Canvas for Core Laboratories outlining customer segments, channels, value propositions, revenue streams, key resources\/activities, partners, cost structure, and metrics, reflecting real-world lab and reservoir services operations and competitive advantages for investor presentations and strategic planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Plus-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Plus Icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Excel-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Excel Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Excel Spreadsheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-level one-page Business Model Canvas for Core Laboratories that condenses technical services, client segments, and revenue drivers into an editable, board-ready snapshot—ideal for fast strategic reviews and team collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter orange\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003ectivities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Reservoir Fluid Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Labs runs high-pressure, high-temperature fluid characterization labs that test PVT (pressure-volume-temperature) and phase behavior; in 2024 these services supported \u0026gt;2,000 well projects and drove ~$85m in lab revenue, helping clients assess field economics and recovery scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy quantifying viscosity, asphaltene and wax precipitation thresholds, and gas-oil ratios, Core Labs helps design production plans that cut flow assurance incidents—studies show targeted interventions can reduce downtime by ~18% and lift recovery by 2–4%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProprietary Completion Tool Manufacturing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Laboratories designs and manufactures precision perforating systems and downhole hardware that boost well connectivity; its completion-tool segment reported roughly $120M revenue in 2024, reflecting 18% YoY growth as field trials cut non-productive time by ~22%. Engineering and lab testing simulate 150+ MPa and 200°C conditions, and R\u0026amp;D-manufacturing integration shortens commercialization cycles to ~9 months, speeding deployment of production-enhancement innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Rock Characterization and Imaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing advanced CT scanning and digital modeling, Core Laboratories produces high-resolution virtual cores enabling non-destructive testing and rapid reservoir flow simulations; in 2024 digital services cut avg turnaround from 21 to 6 days and supported 3–8 what-if runs per sample versus one physical test. These digital charactarizations (rock physics + pore network models) reduce lab costs ~30% and speed client decisioning on well placement and EOR pilot design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon Sequestration Suitability Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of late 2025, Core Laboratories evaluates subsurface formations for permanent CO2 storage, using its reservoir description expertise to quantify seal integrity and pore volume; recent projects showed mean storage estimates of 50–200 Mt CO2 per large saline formation and testing fees contributing ~6–9% of technical services revenue in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplies petrophysics, geology, and simulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValidates caprock seal and leakage risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimates storage capacity (50–200 Mt per site)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports decarbonization; revenue share ~6–9% (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlobal Technical Consulting and Advisory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company delivers global technical consulting to help operators interpret complex geological data and optimize field development; in 2025 consultants drew on a proprietary database of \u0026gt;2.5 million lab tests to benchmark wells and boost recovery by 5–15% in pilot projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis advisory role ties analytic services across reservoir life, supports recurring revenue (consulting added ~12% of 2024 service revenues), and drives upsell of lab and field diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary database: \u0026gt;2.5M tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot recovery gains: 5–15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsulting revenue share: ~12% (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports lab\/field service upsell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Labs: $85M labs, $120M tools (+18%), 6-day digital cuts, 2.5M+ tests, 50–200Mt CO2\/site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Labs provides PVT\/phase labs, downhole tools, digital core services, reservoir CO2 storage assessment, and technical consulting—2024 lab revenue ~$85M, completion tools ~$120M (18% YoY), digital cut turnaround 21→6 days, consulting share ~12% (2024), proprietary database \u0026gt;2.5M tests, CO2 capacity 50–200 Mt\/site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eService\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024 metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLab revenue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$85M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletion tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$120M (18% YoY)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital turnaround\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21→6 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsulting share\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDatabase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;2.5M tests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 capacity\/site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–200 Mt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3BB77E;\"\u003eDelivered as Displayed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Business Model Canvas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe document you're previewing is the actual Core Laboratories Business Model Canvas—not a mockup—and reflects the same content and layout you’ll receive after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you complete your order, you’ll instantly get this exact, fully editable file in its delivered format, ready for presentation, analysis, or customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo extras, no placeholders—what you see here is the live deliverable in full form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Explore-Preview.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MatrixBCG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56749707559289,"sku":"corelab-business-model-canvas","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3554\/1625\/files\/corelab-business-model-canvas.png?v=1772217367","url":"https:\/\/matrixbcg.com\/products\/corelab-business-model-canvas","provider":"MatrixBCG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}