The information was made available to the public in the form of files that were not encrypted, as is required by Texas law.

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Database is a data storage mechanism, which stores data logically and physically in the form of data files.

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After the Form 13H is files, the SEC will then assign each large trader a unique large trader identification number (LTID), which will allow the SEC to efficiently identify and analyze trading activity by the large trader.

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