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6490.T Tokyo Stock Exchange Insurance

PILLAR Corp

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Mcap
221,1B JPY
P/E
24,9x
EV / Rev
3,5x
Div yield
1,21 %
Op margin
18,5 %
ROE
11,3 %
Net margin
15,0 %
Debt / equity
0,15
Beta
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About

PILLAR Corp operates as a multiline insurance and broker entity within the Financials sector, generating revenue through insurance premiums and brokerage services.

Business. PILLAR Corp (6490.T) is an industrial machinery and equipment manufacturer operating within the Industrial Goods sector. The company is headquartered in Japan and is primarily listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 6490.T. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification62 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorInsurance
ActivityMultiline Insurance & Brokers
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY2 analysts
2 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target10 065,00

Analyst recommendations

2 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy2
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
10 065,00
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
81
composite score
Valuation
24,9x
P/E
Analysts
Buy
2 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
11,3 %
return on equity
Quality
60
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

— missing data

News & coverage

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  • MARKETSIIFCL raises ₹1,848 crore via NCDs to fund infrastructure projects2026-07-05
  • MARKETSDollar heads for biggest weekly drop since April as weak jobs data cools Fed hike bets2026-07-04
  • MARKETSCitigroup cuts Brent crude year-end forecast to $60 as Strait of Hormuz risk fades2026-07-03
  • NEWSAluminium prices slide as Middle East risk premium fades2026-07-03
  • MARKETSPakistan central bank chief projects FY26 GDP growth above government estimate2026-07-03
  • ENERGYParis hosts Africa mining summit as critical minerals race intensifies2026-07-03
  • Sector rotation

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    Energy+1,2 %+5,3 %+1,4 %
    Real Estate+0,7 %+4,1 %+0,8 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,5 %+0,8 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,3 %+8,7 %+0,5 %
    Information Technology−0,3 %+6,5 %−0,1 %
    Financials · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %−4,5 %−0,1 %
    Consumer Staples−1,0 %+3,0 %−0,8 %
    Utilities−1,5 %−21,2 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,7 %−2,3 %−1,6 %
    Communication Services

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-07 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

    — missing data

    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
    • Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Pillar Corp (6490.T) is currently undergoing its first analysis, meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or identifying specific shifts in corporate activity. Consequently, no significant events, rating adjustments, or holder changes have been recorded to drive a narrative of transformation for the company at this time. The available data indicates a complete absence of analyst coverage, with zero analysts currently tracking the stock. Furthermore, the company does not appear to have any recorded index memberships, top holders, or officer counts listed in the current profile, suggesting a lack of established market infrastructure or public disclosure in these specific categories. Media attention for Pillar Corp has been virtually non-existent over the past month. Dispatch counts remained at zero for the majority of the period from late May through mid-June 2026, with the sole exception of a single dispatch recorded on June 5, 2026. This minimal activity underscores the low visibility of the ticker in recent financial news cycles. Given the lack of historical data for comparison and the absence of active analyst or media engagement, it is not possible to determine what has changed for Pillar Corp or why it might matter to investors. The current snapshot reflects a baseline state with no discernible trends or material developments to report.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-01

    Composite-score breakdown

    Score breakdown81
    Valuation+16
    Profitability+35
    Sentiment+30

    Synthesis

    Business

    PILLAR Corp (6490.T) is an industrial machinery and equipment manufacturer operating within the Industrial Goods sector. The company is headquartered in Japan and is primarily listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 6490.T. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification62 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorInsurance
    ActivityMultiline Insurance & Brokers
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    PILLAR Corp maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15 and a current ratio of 4.28, indicating strong short-term liquidity coverage. The balance sheet holds JPY 25.5 billion in cash and equivalents against JPY 12.1 billion in long-term debt, resulting in a net cash position. Total equity stands at JPY 79.4 billion, supporting total assets of JPY 105.6 billion. The low liquidity risk assessment aligns with these robust balance sheet metrics.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 11.26% and a return on assets of 8.46%. The company generated JPY 8.9 billion in net income on JPY 59.5 billion in revenue, yielding a net margin of approximately 15%. Operating income was JPY 11.0 billion, reflecting an operating margin of roughly 18.5%. Without cohort median data for direct comparison, these returns suggest a stable profitability profile typical of established insurance entities.

    Revenue concentration details by segment or geography are not provided in the available data. The company’s activity is described as multiline insurance and brokers, implying a diversified product mix, but specific revenue breakdowns are absent.

    Growth trajectory analysis is limited due to the absence of historical period data. The latest normalized period shows revenue of JPY 59.5 billion and net income of JPY 8.9 billion. Free cash flow was JPY 3.0 billion, derived from JPY 15.1 billion in operating cash flow and JPY 7.0 billion in capital expenditures.

    Risk assessment indicates low liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company has a basic and diluted share count of 22.9 million shares, with no difference between basic and diluted shares, suggesting minimal near-term dilution pressure from options or convertibles.

    Recent news observations highlight a partnership relationship with LIFI.NS (IIFCL), a subsidiary of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, which raised funds for infrastructure projects. Another relationship observation links the company to 300390.SZ (Diamond New Energy) in the context of Nigerian operations, though the direct relevance to PILLAR Corp’s core business is unclear from the headline alone.

    Pillar Corp (6490.T) is currently undergoing its first analysis, meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or identifying specific shifts in corporate activity. Consequently, no significant events, rating adjustments, or holder changes have been recorded to drive a narrative of transformation for the company at this time. The available data indicates a complete absence of analyst coverage, with zero analysts currently tracking the stock. Furthermore, the company does not appear to have any recorded index memberships, top holders, or officer counts listed in the current profile, suggesting a lack of established market infrastructure or public disclosure in these specific categories. Media attention for Pillar Corp has been virtually non-existent over the past month. Dispatch counts remained at zero for the majority of the period from late May through mid-June 2026, with the sole exception of a single dispatch recorded on June 5, 2026. This minimal activity underscores the low visibility of the ticker in recent financial news cycles. Given the lack of historical data for comparison and the absence of active analyst or media engagement, it is not possible to determine what has changed for Pillar Corp or why it might matter to investors. The current snapshot reflects a baseline state with no discernible trends or material developments to report.

    Key takeaways
    • Strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 4.28 and net cash balance of JPY 13.4 billion.
    • Solid profitability with 11.26% ROE and 15% net margin on JPY 59.5 billion revenue.
    • Low dilution risk with identical basic and diluted share counts of 22.9 million.
    • Conservative leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15.
    • Recent news links to infrastructure financing partners, though direct business impact is unspecified.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
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    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-14
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue ¥16.59B, +4,8% YoY; Operating income −23,7% YoY.

    Revenue¥16.59B+4,8 % YoY
    Operating income¥2.36B−23,7 % YoY
    Net income¥2.40B+10,4 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow¥15.13B+5,7 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue¥16.59B
    Gross profit¥6.96B
    Operating income¥2.36B
    Net income¥2.40B
    Margins
    Gross margin41.9%
    Operating margin14.2%
    Net margin14.5%
    FCF margin
    Balance sheet
    Total assets¥105.63B
    Total liabilities¥26.21B
    Total equity¥79.42B
    Cash & equivalents¥25.53B
    Long-term debt¥12.12B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow¥15.13B
    CapEx-¥6.96B
    Free cash flow
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue ¥16.59BOperating costs ¥14.23BNet income ¥2.40B
    Highlights
    • Revenue ¥16.59B, +4,8% YoY
    • Operating income −23,7% YoY
    • Net income +10,4% YoY
    • Net margin 14.5%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    ¥9 670,00
    Market cap
    ¥222.21B
    Enterprise value
    ¥208.81B
    P/E
    24.9x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    3.5x
    EV / Op income
    19.0x
    EV / OCF
    13.8x
    P / B
    2.8x
    P / Tangible book
    2.8x
    Tangible book
    ¥79.42B
    Net cash
    ¥13.41B
    Current ratio
    4.3
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    8.5%
    ROE
    11.3%
    Cash conversion
    169.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -11.7%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

    Business relationships2 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures

    Supply chain

    Vendors → 6490 ↔ Partners → Customers · click any node to drill
    VENDORSPARTNERSCUSTOMERS64906490PILLAR Corp2 entitiesLIFE INSURANCE CORPORALife & Health InsuranceINCanmax Technologies CoCommodity ChemicalsCN
    0 mentions in 10-K2 from corporate websites0 from news dispatches
    Updated 2026-07-07

    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

    — missing data

    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 60 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    499,43
    Predicted surprise
    -0,04
    Beat probability
    59 %
    Analysts
    2
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    revision ratio 0,29 · as of 2026-07-04 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate499,43
    Revenueno estimateno estimate72,1B JPY
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimateno estimate
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in JPY. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-07-07

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution2 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy2
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target¥11 200,00 · Median ¥11 200,00
    Low ¥11 000,00High ¥11 400,00
    EPS surprise
    −22,3 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −17,5 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
    — missing data

    Sell-side observations

    Low¥9 130,00
    Mean¥10 065,00
    Median¥10 065,00
    High¥11 000,00
    Spot¥9 670,00
    +4.1 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin18,5 %Above median
    Net Margin15,0 %Above median
    ROE11,3 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-11,7 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,15Below median
    Cash Conv1,69Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

    — missing data

    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    • Reference data
    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Tangible Book
      market_price / (tangible_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Enterprise Value
      market_cap - net_cash
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    Source documents
    • PILLAR Corp Market data — financials · 2026-07-07
    • relationship_new fired on 6490.T · 2026-07-07
    • PILLAR Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-07-07
    • PILLAR Corp HA canonical relationships · 2026-07-07

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    6490.TCanonical
    Tokyo Stock Exchange · JPY

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob59 %Surprise-0,04Full forecast →
    What changed

    no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)

    • Narrative— → —medium
    • Business summary— → —medium
    • Conclusion— → —medium
    • Key takeaways— → —medium
    • Company share pct— → —medium
    vs prior analysis 3 days ago
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-01
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
    Relationship graph
    6490LIFI.NS300390.SInsurance
    This companySectorPartners

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    — missing data

    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-07-06 16:06 UTCSAGATaiwan Cross-Strait Tensions U.S. President signals focus on Taiwan arms sales during Xi Jinping summit, escalating diplomatic and geopolitical concerns.
    2026-07-03 07:15 UTCNEWSKOSPI surges nearly 6% as bargain hunting fuels semiconductor rally → South Korean equities staged a powerful recovery, with the benchmark index jumping nearly 6 percent as investors rushed to buy discounted semiconductor shares.
    2026-07-02 23:51 UTCNEWSArgentina industrial gas rationing deepens as infrastructure neglect curbs supply → Half of factories in key regions face shutdowns due to transport failures and LNG import gaps, signaling a structural supply crisis.
    2026-07-02 19:34 UTCNEWSTinubu unveils lithium plant in Nasarawa → Tinubu unveils lithium plant in Nasarawa.
    2026-07-02 15:12 UTCNEWSIndia's IT sector pivots to GCCs as AI reshapes workforce: Mishra → Global Capability Centres now drive a major share of India's IT revenue, offsetting AI-driven automation risks with services export growth of 15%.
    2026-07-02 12:33 UTCNEWSUS jobs growth slows sharply in June, adding just 57,000 roles → The weak print follows a soft ADP report and raises the odds of a Fed pause, with markets likely to bid up equities and push Treasury yields lower.
    2026-07-01 23:04 UTCNEWSBank Hapoalim CEO warns defense spending will dictate Israel's economic outlook → Yadin Antebi says the next government's ability to control military costs is the key variable for living standards and fiscal stability.
    2026-07-01 15:01 UTCNEWSBitcoin ETFs see record $4.5 billion outflows in June as price hits 21-month low → Spot Bitcoin funds face their largest monthly capital drain since launch, underscoring deepening investor caution amid rate fears and waning corporate demand.
    2026-07-01 06:52 UTCNEWSNNPC May profit falls to N462bn as revenue drops to N4.34tn → Nigeria's state oil firm posts lower earnings amid broader market stress, following NGX's record monthly decline.
    2026-07-01 06:50 UTCNEWSKospi slides over 2% as tech sell-off and Iran deal uncertainty weigh on sentiment → South Korean equities extended losses into Wednesday, with semiconductor stocks leading the decline as investors booked profits and geopolitical risks lingered.
    2026-07-01 05:45 UTCNEWSChina stocks extend rally on factory data and Xi's policy signals → CSI 300 gains 0.4% as manufacturing strength and leadership rhetoric support risk appetite in mainland equities.
    2026-07-01 03:35 UTCNEWSAustralian home prices post steepest monthly drop since 2022 as rates bite → Higher borrowing costs and tighter investment property taxes are reversing the record housing boom, with sellers increasingly withdrawing listings.
    2026-06-30 16:08 UTCNEWSBrazil launches R$525bn crop plan to shield ag sector from US tariffs → The federal government unveiled its largest-ever credit line for agriculture, aiming to sustain production volumes despite ongoing trade friction with Washington.
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-29 13:01 UTCNEWSCyprus bank deposits reach €58 billion as lending strengthens in May → Central Bank of Cyprus data shows deposit growth and loan expansion, signaling resilience in the island's financial sector despite a sharp recent drop in tourism revenue.
    2026-06-29 07:20 UTCNEWSSouth Korea unveils $518 billion semiconductor investment plan to secure tech leadership → The massive capital commitment in the southwestern region signals a strategic pivot to consolidate supply chain dominance amid intensifying global competition.
    2026-06-29 07:05 UTCNEWSKospi closes lower as tech weakness and Iran ceasefire doubts weigh on sentiment → South Korea’s benchmark index extended its decline, with semiconductor stocks leading losses amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty.
    2026-06-26 09:47 UTCNEWSIndonesia postpones Panda Bond debut to late July as Chinese demand surges → Jakarta delays its first yuan-denominated issuance to optimize pricing, signaling strong appetite from mainland investors for emerging-market debt.
    2026-06-26 03:02 UTCNEWSCrown Estate profits fall 13% as offshore wind revenues dip → The UK sovereign property portfolio's annual net operating profit dropped to £1.245 billion, driven by weaker returns from its renewable energy assets.
    2026-06-25 14:43 UTCNEWSMicron surges 18% to $1.4 trillion valuation as AI chip demand fuels broader market rally → The memory chipmaker's market cap briefly eclipsed Meta and Tesla, signaling a decisive shift in investor confidence toward semiconductor infrastructure.
    2026-06-25 09:12 UTCNEWSIran signals Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status despite peace deal → Tehran's refusal to normalize maritime operations introduces persistent route risk, complicating the post-conflict energy flow outlook even as oil prices retreat.
    2026-06-25 09:10 UTCNEWSStandard Bank commits R3.45bn to climate-smart agriculture → The South African lender's capital deployment targets food security and farm resilience, marking a shift toward environmental sustainability as a core commercial strategy.
    2026-06-25 00:13 UTCNEWSLiberia Governance Commission Hosts Symposium on Monitoring and Evaluation → The event, held with the Ministry of Finance and LIGIS, focuses on strengthening institutional oversight frameworks in Liberia.
    2026-06-24 08:54 UTCNEWSThyssenkrupp eyes $37bn Canadian submarine deal as Rheinmetall reels from frigate cancellation → While Rheinmetall faces a major order void, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is positioned to win Canada's largest-ever defense contract for 12 submarines.
    2026-06-23 11:22 UTCNEWSColombia's illicit drug trade now exceeds oil revenue, study finds → Record cocaine economy share of GDP highlights structural risks for the country's legal energy sector amid political transition.
    2026-06-22 02:35 UTCNEWSKospi rallies on chip strength as US-Iran peace hopes ease risk premium → South Korean equities reversed early losses, driven by a semiconductor surge and renewed optimism over diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran.
    2026-06-19 10:58 UTCNEWSSwedish opposition pledges 1,000 kronor monthly tax cut ahead of election → Moderaterna campaign on expanded job tax credit as Midsommar week brings central bank decisions and a new Fed chief.
    2026-06-05 06:31 UTCNEWSTencent's AI Chief Signals Shift Toward U.S. Approach in AI Development → The appointment highlights intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence and its regulatory implications.
    2026-05-14 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue JPY 16.59B · Net JPY 2.40B
    2026-05-14 12:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue JPY 59.48B · Net JPY 8.94B
    2026-02-09 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue JPY 14.73B · Net JPY 2.49B
    2025-11-13 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue JPY 14.66B · Net JPY 2.07B
    2025-08-06 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue JPY 13.50B · Net JPY 1.98B
    2025-05-14 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue JPY 15.84B · Net JPY 2.17B
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