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0001194248
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0000706698
UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC
001-12575
7043 S 300 WEST
MIDVALE
UT
84047
8015661200
RICHINS PAUL O
Director
Common
SCHWAB CHARLES CORP
3000 SCHWAB WAY
Westlake
TX
76262
700
64400.00
3628067
05/18/2023
NASDAQ
COMMON
01/02/2007
STOCK OPTION EXERCISE
ISSUER
N
700
01/02/2007
CASH
Y
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05/18/2023
Paul Richins