diff --git a/bindings/java/src/net/hyperic/sigar/SigarPermissionDeniedException.java b/bindings/java/src/net/hyperic/sigar/SigarPermissionDeniedException.java
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+++ b/bindings/java/src/net/hyperic/sigar/SigarPermissionDeniedException.java
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+package net.hyperic.sigar;
+
+public class SigarPermissionDeniedException extends SigarException {
+
+    public SigarPermissionDeniedException(String s) { super(s); }
+}