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0001485164
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0000943819
RESMED INC
001-15317
9001 SPECTRUM CENTER BLVD.
SAN DIEGO
CA
92123
8587462400
Farrell Michael J.
Officer
Director
Common
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
900 Salem Street
Smithfield
RI
02917
5675
1321423.75
146930660
05/15/2023
NYSE
Common
05/15/2023
Option Granted - 11/16/2016
Issuer
N
5675
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Cash
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9001 Spectrum Center Blvd.
San Diego
CA
92123
Common
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5675
1219143.79
Michael Farrell
9001 Spectrum Center Blvd.
San Diego
CA
92123
Common
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9001 Spectrum Center Blvd.
San Diego
CA
92123
Common
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5675
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