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          <com:street1>50 S LaSalle Street</com:street1>
          <com:city>Chicago</com:city>
          <com:stateOrCountry>IL</com:stateOrCountry>
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    <remarks>The Restricted Stock Units sold were acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock units during the period from 6/9/2016 to 6/15/2022.</remarks>
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      <noticeDate>09/29/2026</noticeDate>
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        <planAdoptionDate>06/23/2026</planAdoptionDate>
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