<?xml version="1.0" ?>
<proxyVoteTable xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/document/npxproxy/informationtable">
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Signet Jewelers Limited</issuerName>
    <cusip>G81276100</cusip>
    <isin>BMG812761002</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/01/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement (the &quot;Say-on-Pay&quot; vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>151500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>151500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Vanguard Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>030371108</cusip>
    <isin>US0303711081</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/02/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Resolved, that the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysts, compensation tables and narrative discussion, is hereby approved.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Old Point Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>680194107</cusip>
    <isin>US6801941070</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/02/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid to Old Point's named executive officers in connection with the merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>159.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>159.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mama's Creations, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>56146T103</cusip>
    <isin>US56146T1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/03/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>28.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>9972.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>28.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AZZ Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>002474104</cusip>
    <isin>US0024741045</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/08/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, AZZ's Executive Compensation Program.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AstroNova, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04638F108</cusip>
    <isin>US04638F1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory, non-binding basis, of the compensation paid to the Company's Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in this proxy statement pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K (including in the compensation discussion and analysis, compensation tables, and accompanying narrative disclosures);</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AstroNova, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04638F108</cusip>
    <isin>US04638F1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Whether shareholders would prefer that the Company conduct future advisory votes on the compensation of its named executive officers every one, two or three years;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AstroNova, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04638F108</cusip>
    <isin>US04638F1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: A non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>33774.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>33774.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AstroNova, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04638F108</cusip>
    <isin>US04638F1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: A non-binding proposal on the frequency of future shareholder votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>33774.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>33774.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ovid Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>690469101</cusip>
    <isin>US6904691010</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Steelcase Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>858155203</cusip>
    <isin>US8581552036</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>763200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>763200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>GigaCloud Technology Inc</issuerName>
    <cusip>G38644103</cusip>
    <isin>KYG386441037</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/11/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement (&quot;Proposal 2&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3483.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>175217.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3483.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>GigaCloud Technology Inc</issuerName>
    <cusip>G38644103</cusip>
    <isin>KYG386441037</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/11/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To select, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether future advisory votes on the compensation of our Named Executive Officers should be held every one, two, or three years (&quot;Proposal 3&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3483.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>175217.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3483.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>984241109</cusip>
    <isin>US9842411095</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/11/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory vote basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ennis, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>293389102</cusip>
    <isin>US2933891028</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/17/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory approval of the Company's compensation of its named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>65800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>65800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Skillsoft Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83066P309</cusip>
    <isin>US83066P3091</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/17/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50040.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50040.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Skillsoft Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83066P309</cusip>
    <isin>US83066P3091</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/17/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50040.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50040.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Loop Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>543518104</cusip>
    <isin>US5435181046</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3858.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>73942.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3858.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Loop Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>543518104</cusip>
    <isin>US5435181046</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3858.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>73942.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3858.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Oportun Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>68376D104</cusip>
    <isin>US68376D1046</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, Oportun's named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>126200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>126200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>WidePoint Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>967590209</cusip>
    <isin>US9675902095</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory resolution on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32258.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32258.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>WidePoint Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>967590209</cusip>
    <isin>US9675902095</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32258.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32258.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BankFinancial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>06643P104</cusip>
    <isin>US06643P1049</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory, non-binding resolution to approve our executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>71469.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>71469.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>69478X105</cusip>
    <isin>US69478X1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid to the named executive officers of Pacific Premier in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>65000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>65000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Park Aerospace Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>70014A104</cusip>
    <isin>US70014A1043</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/22/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Spok Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>84863T106</cusip>
    <isin>US84863T1060</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/22/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation for 2024.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ContextLogic Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>21078F109</cusip>
    <isin>US21078F1093</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/24/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, our executive compensation for the year ended December 31, 2024, as disclosed herein.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>38700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>38700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hilltop Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>432748101</cusip>
    <isin>US4327481010</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/24/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>138700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>138700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kirkland's, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>497498105</cusip>
    <isin>US4974981056</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/24/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, compensation for our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>589.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>14811.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>589.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>714157203</cusip>
    <isin>US7141572039</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/24/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE 2024 COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>71601V105</cusip>
    <isin>US71601V1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/24/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>229020.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>843980.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>229020.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Virginia National Bankshares Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>928031103</cusip>
    <isin>US9280311039</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/24/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) approval of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10208.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10208.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Virginia National Bankshares Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>928031103</cusip>
    <isin>US9280311039</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/24/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the frequency of the advisory vote on the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10208.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10208.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>8x8, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>282914100</cusip>
    <isin>US2829141009</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/25/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, through an advisory vote, 8x8, Inc.'s executive compensation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29788T103</cusip>
    <isin>US29788T1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/28/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold an advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>743364.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>26236.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>743364.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AmeriServ Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03074A102</cusip>
    <isin>US03074A1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company (Matter No. 2);</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>94539.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>8832.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>94539.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AmeriServ Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03074A102</cusip>
    <isin>US03074A1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the named executive officers of AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (Matter No.3);</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>94539.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>8832.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>94539.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Byrna Technologies Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12448X201</cusip>
    <isin>US12448X2018</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding vote, of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13771.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>3100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13771.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G4095J109</cusip>
    <isin>KYG4095J1094</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and cast a non-binding advisory vote on a resolution approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>McKesson Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>58155Q103</cusip>
    <isin>US58155Q1031</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/30/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve the Company's Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>EnerSys</issuerName>
    <cusip>29275Y102</cusip>
    <isin>US29275Y1029</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/31/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve the compensation of EnerSys' named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>United States Antimony Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>911549103</cusip>
    <isin>US9115491030</isin>
    <meetingDate>07/31/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>27800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>27800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Midland States Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>597742105</cusip>
    <isin>US5977421057</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of certain executive officers, which we refer to as the &quot;say-on-pay proposal.&quot;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Midland States Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>597742105</cusip>
    <isin>US5977421057</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the frequency with which shareholders will vote on future say-on-pay proposals, which we refer to as the &quot;say-on-frequency proposal.&quot;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SunLink Health Systems, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>86737U102</cusip>
    <isin>US86737U1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the SunLink merger-related compensation proposal (the &quot;SunLink advisory compensation proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74112D101</cusip>
    <isin>US74112D1019</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say on Pay - An advisory vote on the resolution to approve the compensation of Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>84790A105</cusip>
    <isin>US84790A1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Apyx Medical Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>03837C106</cusip>
    <isin>US03837C1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/07/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval of a non-binding advisory proposal approving a resolution supporting the compensation of named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61601.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61601.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Apyx Medical Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>03837C106</cusip>
    <isin>US03837C1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/07/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval of a non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of an advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61601.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61601.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Destination XL Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>25065K104</cusip>
    <isin>US25065K1043</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/07/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>314367.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>314367.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Aterian, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>02156U200</cusip>
    <isin>US02156U2006</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6898.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1962.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6898.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Aterian, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>02156U200</cusip>
    <isin>US02156U2006</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our of Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6898.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1962.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6898.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Crown Crafts, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>228309100</cusip>
    <isin>US2283091005</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75850.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75850.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Crown Crafts, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>228309100</cusip>
    <isin>US2283091005</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75850.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75850.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Monro, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>610236101</cusip>
    <isin>US6102361010</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>69500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>69500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>77467X101</cusip>
    <isin>US77467X1019</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24566.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24566.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Electronic Arts Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>285512109</cusip>
    <isin>US2855121099</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/14/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Columbus McKinnon Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>199333105</cusip>
    <isin>US1993331057</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/15/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SANUWAVE Health, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>80303D305</cusip>
    <isin>US80303D3052</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/19/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory, non-binding vote, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9125.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>8154.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9125.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SANUWAVE Health, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>80303D305</cusip>
    <isin>US80303D3052</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/19/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory, non-binding vote, the frequency of future votes on the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9125.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>8154.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9125.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>World Acceptance Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>981419104</cusip>
    <isin>US9814191048</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/20/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34050.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34050.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Woodmark Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>030506109</cusip>
    <isin>US0305061097</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on an advisory basis the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>83400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>83400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>GSI Technology, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>36241U106</cusip>
    <isin>US36241U1060</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on an advisory (non-binding) resolution regarding the fiscal 2025 compensation of the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table included in the proxy statement for the annual meeting; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>HomeStreet, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>43785V102</cusip>
    <isin>US43785V1026</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and vote on a proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid to the named executive officers of HomeStreet in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, which we refer to as the &quot;HomeStreet merger-related compensation proposal&quot;; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>17500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>17500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hudson Global, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>443787205</cusip>
    <isin>US4437872058</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in this joint proxy statement/prospectus;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21360.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>700.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21360.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Graham Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>384556106</cusip>
    <isin>US3845561063</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/26/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>La-Z-Boy Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>505336107</cusip>
    <isin>US5053361078</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/26/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, through a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>78387.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>78387.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kewaunee Scientific Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>492854104</cusip>
    <isin>US4928541048</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/27/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kewaunee Scientific Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>492854104</cusip>
    <isin>US4928541048</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/27/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Doximity, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>26622P107</cusip>
    <isin>US26622P1075</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/28/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Riverview Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>769397100</cusip>
    <isin>US7693971001</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/28/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>146906.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>146906.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Outdoor Holding Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>00175J107</cusip>
    <isin>US00175J1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say-on-Pay Proposal - to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the Proxy Statement; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>178375.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>102825.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>178375.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Outdoor Holding Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>00175J107</cusip>
    <isin>US00175J1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>08/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say-on-Frequency Proposal - to approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>178375.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>102825.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>178375.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>electroCore, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>28531P202</cusip>
    <isin>US28531P2020</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/02/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the resolution approving named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6982.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6982.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Daktronics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>234264109</cusip>
    <isin>US2342641097</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/03/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the Company's compensation of its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>248633.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>19120.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>248633.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BGSF, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05601C105</cusip>
    <isin>US05601C1053</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to certain of BGSF's named executive officers, in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Equity Purchase Agreement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>620071100</cusip>
    <isin>US6200711009</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on an advisory (non-binding) proposal to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>120474.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>120474.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ViaSat, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92552V100</cusip>
    <isin>US92552V1008</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>307900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>17100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>307900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Dorian LPG Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>Y2106R110</cusip>
    <isin>MHY2106R1100</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory, non-binding basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in this proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>211300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>211300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Semler Scientific, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>81684M104</cusip>
    <isin>US81684M1045</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>15676.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Gen Digital Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>668771108</cusip>
    <isin>US6687711084</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Gulf Resources, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>40251W507</cusip>
    <isin>US40251W5076</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed under the caption Election of Directors - Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32360.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32360.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mexco Energy Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>592770101</cusip>
    <isin>US5927701012</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Voting upon a non-binding advisory resolution regarding the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MRC Global Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>55345K103</cusip>
    <isin>US55345K1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve a non-binding advisory resolution approving the Company's named executive officer compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>309000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>309000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SpartanNash Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>847215100</cusip>
    <isin>US8472151005</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding basis, certain compensation that will or may be paid by SpartanNash to SpartanNash's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>110946.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>110946.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BlackSky Technology Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>09263B207</cusip>
    <isin>US09263B2079</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>20550.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BlackSky Technology Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>09263B207</cusip>
    <isin>US09263B2079</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future stockholder advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>20550.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Data Storage Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>23786R201</cusip>
    <isin>US23786R2013</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2266.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2266.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Data Storage Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>23786R201</cusip>
    <isin>US23786R2013</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the divestiture-related compensation that DSC's named executive officers will receive upon consummation of the Divestiture</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2266.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2266.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Inseego Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45782B302</cusip>
    <isin>US45782B3024</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, in an advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as presented in the proxy statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NetApp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64110D104</cusip>
    <isin>US64110D1046</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold an advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26650.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26650.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NetScout Systems, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64115T104</cusip>
    <isin>US64115T1043</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>195300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>195300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>RF Industries, Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>749552105</cusip>
    <isin>US7495521053</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>48296.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>48296.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>RF Industries, Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>749552105</cusip>
    <isin>US7495521053</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>48296.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>48296.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AMREP Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>032159105</cusip>
    <isin>US0321591051</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/11/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>85056.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>85056.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AMREP Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>032159105</cusip>
    <isin>US0321591051</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/11/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the preferred frequency of shareholder advisory votes on the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>85056.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>85056.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Superior Industries International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>868168105</cusip>
    <isin>US8681681057</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/15/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the Company's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Transactions, including the Merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PowerFleet, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>73931J109</cusip>
    <isin>US73931J1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/16/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Darden Restaurants, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>237194105</cusip>
    <isin>US2371941053</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/17/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To obtain non-binding advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>400764106</cusip>
    <isin>US4007641065</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/17/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on an advisory (non-binding) proposal to approve the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Methode Electronics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>591520200</cusip>
    <isin>US5915202007</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/17/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The advisory approval of Methode's named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>87500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>87500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Friedman Industries, Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>358435105</cusip>
    <isin>US3584351056</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the following non-binding, advisory resolution: &quot;Resolved, that the shareholders approve the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Company's Proxy Statement dated July 28, 2025 pursuant to the disclosure rules of the U.S. Securities &amp; Exchange Commission (which disclosure includes the Summary Compensation Table and related discussion).&quot;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>108721.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>108721.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Friedman Industries, Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>358435105</cusip>
    <isin>US3584351056</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Frequency of advisory votes on compensation of Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>108721.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>108721.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Korn Ferry</issuerName>
    <cusip>500643200</cusip>
    <isin>US5006432000</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>63492.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>63492.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Network-1 Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64121N109</cusip>
    <isin>US64121N1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the resolution approving named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>31589.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>31589.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Veritex Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>923451108</cusip>
    <isin>US9234511080</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/22/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related named executive officer compensation that will or may be paid to Veritex's named executive officers in connection with the merger (the &quot;Veritex compensation proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>139380.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>139380.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Culp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>230215105</cusip>
    <isin>US2302151053</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/24/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say on Pay - On an advisory basis, to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the accompanying Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Worthington Steel, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>982104101</cusip>
    <isin>US9821041012</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/24/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, a resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>154000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>154000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Altimmune, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>02155H200</cusip>
    <isin>US02155H2004</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/25/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Hold an advisory vote on compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the attached Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>08915P101</cusip>
    <isin>US08915P1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>09/26/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may become payable to Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation's named executive officers in connection with the merger; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Richardson Electronics, Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>763165107</cusip>
    <isin>US7631651079</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/07/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>33811.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>33811.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Frequency Electronics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>358010106</cusip>
    <isin>US3580101067</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/08/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of the non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Frequency Electronics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>358010106</cusip>
    <isin>US3580101067</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/08/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of holding future non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Paychex, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>704326107</cusip>
    <isin>US7043261079</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MillerKnoll, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>600544100</cusip>
    <isin>US6005441000</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/13/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>167000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>167000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>STRATTEC Security Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>863111100</cusip>
    <isin>US8631111007</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/15/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>46512.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>46512.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Resources Connection, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>76122Q105</cusip>
    <isin>US76122Q1058</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/16/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>234300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>234300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>843380106</cusip>
    <isin>US8433801060</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/20/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kearny Financial Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>48716P108</cusip>
    <isin>US48716P1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of an advisory, non-binding resolution to approve our executive compensation as described in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>136462.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>136462.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>James River Group Holdings, Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>46990A102</cusip>
    <isin>US46990A1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/23/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the 2024 compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>57800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>57800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Key Tronic Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>493144109</cusip>
    <isin>US4931441095</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/23/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>58200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>58200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CoreCard Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>45816D100</cusip>
    <isin>US45816D1000</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/28/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to CoreCard's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger (the &quot;Advisory Compensation Proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kennametal Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>489170100</cusip>
    <isin>US4891701009</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/28/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-Binding (Advisory) Vote to Approve the Compensation Paid to the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>356500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>356500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mastercraft Boat Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>57637H103</cusip>
    <isin>US57637H1032</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/28/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>44863.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>6737.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>44863.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Regis Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>758932206</cusip>
    <isin>US7589322061</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/28/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (the &quot;Say-on-Pay Vote&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3758.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3758.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Synaptics Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>87157D109</cusip>
    <isin>US87157D1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/28/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>39900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>39900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Unifi, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>904677200</cusip>
    <isin>US9046772003</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/28/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve UNIFI's named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>37773.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>37773.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>514766104</cusip>
    <isin>US5147661046</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory proposal on the executive compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Woodmark Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>030506109</cusip>
    <isin>US0305061097</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/30/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that will or may be paid to American Woodmark's named executive officers in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>83400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>83400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>405217100</cusip>
    <isin>US4052171000</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/30/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>226500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>226500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Twin Disc, Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>901476101</cusip>
    <isin>US9014761012</isin>
    <meetingDate>10/30/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider an advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Corporation's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24179.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24179.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lantronix, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>516548203</cusip>
    <isin>US5165482036</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers as described in the annual meeting proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lantronix, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>516548203</cusip>
    <isin>US5165482036</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>LSI Industries Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50216C108</cusip>
    <isin>US50216C1080</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive officers as described in the Company's proxy statement (the &quot;Say-on-Pay vote&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Matrix Service Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>576853105</cusip>
    <isin>US5768531056</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Aviat Networks, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05366Y201</cusip>
    <isin>US05366Y2019</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory, non-binding vote to approve the Company's named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BGSF, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05601C105</cusip>
    <isin>US05601C1053</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot; Vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BGSF, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05601C105</cusip>
    <isin>US05601C1053</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on how frequently shareholders will be provided a &quot;Say-on-Pay&quot; Vote.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cardinal Health, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>14149Y108</cusip>
    <isin>US14149Y1082</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16730.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16730.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>297602104</cusip>
    <isin>US2976021046</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, executive compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>121623.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>121623.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>LifeVantage Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>53222K205</cusip>
    <isin>US53222K2050</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/06/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding, advisory resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3213.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>28693.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3213.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>98420P308</cusip>
    <isin>US98420P3082</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/07/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our executive officers named in the accompanying proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>164100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>164100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>98420P308</cusip>
    <isin>US98420P3082</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/07/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>164100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>164100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NanoViricides, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>630087302</cusip>
    <isin>US6300873022</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/08/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>36039.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>36039.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AngioDynamics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03475V101</cusip>
    <isin>US03475V1017</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say-on-Pay - An advisory vote on the approval of compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00181T107</cusip>
    <isin>US00181T1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>60000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>60000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited</issuerName>
    <cusip>G6331P104</cusip>
    <isin>BMG6331P1041</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the Proxy Statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Automatic Data Processing, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>053015103</cusip>
    <isin>US0530151036</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8270.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8270.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Accuray Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>004397105</cusip>
    <isin>US0043971052</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/13/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>129400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>129400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Axos Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05465C100</cusip>
    <isin>US05465C1009</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/13/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve in a non-binding and advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>52000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>52000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Radiant Logistics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75025X100</cusip>
    <isin>US75025X1000</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/13/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, our executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>55062.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>55062.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Radiant Logistics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75025X100</cusip>
    <isin>US75025X1000</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/13/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>55062.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>55062.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tapestry, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>876030107</cusip>
    <isin>US8760301072</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/13/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation, as discussed and described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12630.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12630.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Electromed, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>285409108</cusip>
    <isin>US2854091087</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/14/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding and advisory basis, our executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>69163.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>69163.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Electromed, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>285409108</cusip>
    <isin>US2854091087</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/14/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To recommend, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether executive compensation votes should occur every year, every two years or every three years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>69163.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>69163.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kimball Electronics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>49428J109</cusip>
    <isin>US49428J1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/14/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>77200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>77200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Siebert Financial Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>826176109</cusip>
    <isin>US8261761097</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>64060.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>64060.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TEGNA Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87901J105</cusip>
    <isin>US87901J1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding basis), the compensation that may be paid or become payable to TEGNA's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise related to the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Verint Systems Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92343X100</cusip>
    <isin>US92343X1000</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of certain compensation that may be paid or become payable to Verint's named executive officers in connection with the Merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>150000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>150000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>210502100</cusip>
    <isin>US2105021008</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/19/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>235353.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>235353.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>210502100</cusip>
    <isin>US2105021008</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/19/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on an advisory resolution as to the frequency of future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>235353.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>235353.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lumentum Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>55024U109</cusip>
    <isin>US55024U1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/19/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9120.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9120.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ReposiTrak, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>700215304</cusip>
    <isin>US7002153044</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/19/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to our Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4675.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>62.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4675.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ReposiTrak, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>700215304</cusip>
    <isin>US7002153044</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/19/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of future Say-on-Pay votes.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4675.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>62.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4675.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Provident Financial Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>743868101</cusip>
    <isin>US7438681014</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/20/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>KULR Technology Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50125G307</cusip>
    <isin>US50125G3074</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>48000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Premier, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74051N102</cusip>
    <isin>US74051N1028</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of the Company in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including consummation of the merger (the &quot;advisory compensation proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>312400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>312400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00507W206</cusip>
    <isin>US00507W2061</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/26/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00507W206</cusip>
    <isin>US00507W2061</isin>
    <meetingDate>11/26/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of holding future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>B. Riley Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05580M108</cusip>
    <isin>US05580M1080</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/01/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22746.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>17254.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22746.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>B. Riley Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05580M108</cusip>
    <isin>US05580M1080</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/01/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on an advisory basis, on the frequency of holding an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22746.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>17254.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22746.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AstroNova, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04638F108</cusip>
    <isin>US04638F1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/02/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory, non-binding basis, of the compensation paid to the Company's Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in this proxy statement pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K (including in the compensation discussion and analysis, compensation tables, and accompanying narrative disclosures);</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>33315.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>33315.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AstroNova, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04638F108</cusip>
    <isin>US04638F1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/02/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Whether shareholders would prefer that the Company conduct future advisory votes on the compensation of its Named Executive Officers every one, two or three years;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>33315.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>33315.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Evolution Petroleum Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>30049A107</cusip>
    <isin>US30049A1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, in a non-binding advisor vote, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>53418.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1882.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>53418.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Evolution Petroleum Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>30049A107</cusip>
    <isin>US30049A1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/04/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, in a non-binding advisory vote, of the frequency of advisory vote on compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>53418.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1882.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>53418.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Espey Mfg. &amp; Electronics Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>296650104</cusip>
    <isin>US2966501049</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4608.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4608.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Espey Mfg. &amp; Electronics Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>296650104</cusip>
    <isin>US2966501049</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the frequency of the shareholder vote on the compensation of the Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4608.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4608.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Great Elm Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>39037G109</cusip>
    <isin>US39037G1094</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>39097.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>39097.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Heidrick &amp; Struggles International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>422819102</cusip>
    <isin>US4228191023</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Heidrick's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>87418.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>87418.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Microsoft Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>594918104</cusip>
    <isin>US5949181045</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (&quot;say-on-pay vote&quot;)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22420.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22420.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Natural Alternatives International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>638842302</cusip>
    <isin>US6388423021</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>87271.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>87271.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Natural Alternatives International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>638842302</cusip>
    <isin>US6388423021</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/05/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on a Say-On-Frequency Proposal regarding executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>87271.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>87271.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>eGain Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>28225C806</cusip>
    <isin>US28225C8064</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation paid by us to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ScanSource, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>806037107</cusip>
    <isin>US8060371072</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/09/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the Company's named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>190351.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>190351.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Aytu Biopharma, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>054754858</cusip>
    <isin>US0547548588</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Flexsteel Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>339382103</cusip>
    <isin>US3393821034</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>36059.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>36059.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Flexsteel Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>339382103</cusip>
    <isin>US3393821034</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>36059.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>36059.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Trio-Tech International</issuerName>
    <cusip>896712205</cusip>
    <isin>US8967122057</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to the company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>46100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>46100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Trio-Tech International</issuerName>
    <cusip>896712205</cusip>
    <isin>US8967122057</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/10/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to indicate how frequently stockholders believe the company should conduct an advisory vote on the compensation paid to the company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>46100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>46100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64136E102</cusip>
    <isin>US64136E1029</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve (on a non-binding advisory basis) the compensation of our named executive officers as described in the accompanying materials.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14750.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14750.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64136E102</cusip>
    <isin>US64136E1029</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve (on a non-binding advisory basis) the frequency of holding an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers in future years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14750.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14750.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64136E102</cusip>
    <isin>US64136E1029</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The Company's proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64136E102</cusip>
    <isin>US64136E1029</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/12/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The Company's proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers in future years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Berry Corporation (bry)</issuerName>
    <cusip>08579X101</cusip>
    <isin>US08579X1019</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/15/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The Advisory Compensation Proposal: To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Berry's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>249700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>249700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>EVI Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>26929N102</cusip>
    <isin>US26929N1028</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/15/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote on Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>EVI Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>26929N102</cusip>
    <isin>US26929N1028</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/15/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency with which the Company should hold future advisory votes on Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TherapeuticsMD, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88338N206</cusip>
    <isin>US88338N2062</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/15/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TherapeuticsMD, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88338N206</cusip>
    <isin>US88338N2062</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/15/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide a non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of future non-binding advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>44183U308</cusip>
    <isin>US44183U3086</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/16/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory or non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in our proxy statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>216.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>2584.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>216.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Quantum Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>747906600</cusip>
    <isin>US7479066000</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/16/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of the compensation of our named executive officers, on a non-binding advisory basis.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3040.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>5200.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3040.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>United Natural Foods, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>911163103</cusip>
    <isin>US9111631035</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/16/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory basis, of our executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>241900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>241900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Winnebago Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>974637100</cusip>
    <isin>US9746371007</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/16/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>56000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>56000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Wolfspeed, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>97785W106</cusip>
    <isin>US97785W1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/16/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY (NONBINDING) VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1127.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1127.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Phunware, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>71948P209</cusip>
    <isin>US71948P2092</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/17/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>48800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1200.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>48800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Phunware, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>71948P209</cusip>
    <isin>US71948P2092</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/17/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency for stockholders' non-binding advisory vote on compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>48800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1200.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>48800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AMCON Distributing Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>02341Q205</cusip>
    <isin>US02341Q2057</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the Meeting.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6430.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6430.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AMCON Distributing Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>02341Q205</cusip>
    <isin>US02341Q2057</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on whether future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation should occur every 3 years, every 2 years or every 1 year.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6430.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6430.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BankFinancial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>06643P104</cusip>
    <isin>US06643P1049</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid to the named executive officers of BankFinancial in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement (the &quot;compensation proposal&quot;); and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>RCM Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>749360400</cusip>
    <isin>US7493604000</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers for 2024.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21342.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21342.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>RCM Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>749360400</cusip>
    <isin>US7493604000</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/18/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote regarding the frequency of future advisory votes on compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21342.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21342.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Savings Financial Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>33621E109</cusip>
    <isin>US33621E1091</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/19/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation to be paid to the named executive officers of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. that is based on or otherwise relates to the proposed merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Fossil Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>34988V106</cusip>
    <isin>US34988V1061</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/19/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>319700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>106100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>319700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Electronic Arts Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>285512109</cusip>
    <isin>US2855121099</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/22/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and vote on a proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the Company's named executive officers in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including consummation of the merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TrueCar, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>89785L107</cusip>
    <isin>US89785L1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/22/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the Company's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger (the &quot;Advisory Compensation Proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>190820.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>190820.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Creative Realities, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>22530J309</cusip>
    <isin>US22530J3095</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, compensation of the Company's executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lifeway Foods, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>531914109</cusip>
    <isin>US5319141090</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lifeway Foods, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>531914109</cusip>
    <isin>US5319141090</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the frequency (i.e., every one, two, or three years) of holding the say-on-pay vote.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lifeway Foods, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>531914109</cusip>
    <isin>US5319141090</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lifeway Foods, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>531914109</cusip>
    <isin>US5319141090</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the frequency (i.e., every one, two or three years) of holding the say-on-pay vote.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Skillz Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83067L208</cusip>
    <isin>US83067L2088</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/29/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>2600.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pixelworks, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>72581M404</cusip>
    <isin>US72581M4042</isin>
    <meetingDate>12/31/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on an advisory (non-binding) proposal to approve compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of Pixelworks, Inc., that is based on or otherwise relates to the Sale.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>141.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>141.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cadence Bank</issuerName>
    <cusip>12740C103</cusip>
    <isin>US12740C1036</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Cadence's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement (the &quot;Cadence compensation proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>52533.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>52533.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Anywhere Real Estate Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75605Y106</cusip>
    <isin>US75605Y1064</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, certain compensation that may be paid or become payable to Anywhere's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger contemplated by the merger agreement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>335000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>335000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>393657101</cusip>
    <isin>US3936571013</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>144600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>144600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Commercial Metals Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>201723103</cusip>
    <isin>US2017231034</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>55470.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7630.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>55470.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Costco Wholesale Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>22160K105</cusip>
    <isin>US22160K1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2367.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2367.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Northern Technologies International Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>665809109</cusip>
    <isin>US6658091094</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15661.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15661.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Northern Technologies International Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>665809109</cusip>
    <isin>US6658091094</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To indicate, on an advisory basis, whether future votes to approve executive compensation should occur every one, two, or three years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15661.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15661.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>New Jersey Resources Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>646025106</cusip>
    <isin>US6460251068</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>31100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>31100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PetMed Express, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>716382106</cusip>
    <isin>US7163821066</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve named executive officer compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>47700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>47700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Jabil Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>466313103</cusip>
    <isin>US4663131039</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve (on an advisory basis) Jabil's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10360.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10360.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>79546E104</cusip>
    <isin>US79546E1047</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory (non-binding) resolution regarding the compensation of our named executive officers, including our compensation practices, and principles and their implementation, as disclosed in the accompanying Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>544848.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>544848.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Franklin Covey Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>353469109</cusip>
    <isin>US3534691098</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on approval of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>68200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>68200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>598511103</cusip>
    <isin>US5985111039</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of MidWestOne that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34760.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34760.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>RGC Resources, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74955L103</cusip>
    <isin>US74955L1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Timberland Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>887098101</cusip>
    <isin>US8870981011</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) approval of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>81838.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>81838.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SIFCO Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>826546103</cusip>
    <isin>US8265461033</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Cast a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10624.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10624.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SIFCO Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>826546103</cusip>
    <isin>US8265461033</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on the frequency for holding the non-binding advisory vote on say-on-pay (every one, two or three years).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10624.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10624.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Atkore Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>047649108</cusip>
    <isin>US0476491081</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The non-binding advisory vote approving executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>127600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>127600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Spire Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>84857L101</cusip>
    <isin>US84857L1017</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory nonbinding approval of resolution to approve compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Digi International Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>253798102</cusip>
    <isin>US2537981027</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Company proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>70700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>70700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>WaFd, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>938824109</cusip>
    <isin>US9388241096</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF WAFD, INC.'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>192252.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>192252.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Beazer Homes USA, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>07556Q881</cusip>
    <isin>US07556Q8814</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote regarding the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Edgewell Personal Care Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>28035Q102</cusip>
    <isin>US28035Q1022</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the executive compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>101500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>101500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Geospace Technologies Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>37364X109</cusip>
    <isin>US37364X1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the following non-binding, advisory resolution: &quot;RESOLVED, that the stockholders approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Company's 2026 proxy statement pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, (which disclosure includes the Overview of the Company Executive Compensation Program, the Summary Compensation Table and the other executive compensation tables and related discussion).&quot;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>69516.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4900.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>69516.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hennessy Advisors, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>425885100</cusip>
    <isin>US4258851009</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>to approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hennessy Advisors, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>425885100</cusip>
    <isin>US4258851009</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>to recommend, by a non-binding advisory vote, whether a shareholder vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers should occur every one, two, or three years;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CSP Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>126389105</cusip>
    <isin>US1263891053</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory resolution to approve the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8614.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>37531.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8614.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Middlefield Banc Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>596304204</cusip>
    <isin>US5963042040</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related consideration to be received by the named executive officers of Middlefield in connection with the Merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Central Garden &amp; Pet Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>153527106</cusip>
    <isin>US1535271068</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as described in the accompanying proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>28000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Embecta Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29082K105</cusip>
    <isin>US29082K1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>109000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>109000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Magyar Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>55977T208</cusip>
    <isin>US55977T2087</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote (non-binding) to approve the compensation paid to our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11579.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11579.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Olympic Steel, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68162K106</cusip>
    <isin>US68162K1060</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Compensation Proposal - To approve, on an advisory basis, certain compensation that may be paid or become payable to Olympic Steel Inc.'s named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>47267.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>47267.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Simulations Plus, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>829214105</cusip>
    <isin>US8292141053</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote as to whether the advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation should take place every 1, 2 or 3 years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87157B400</cusip>
    <isin>US87157B4005</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, certain compensation that will or may become payable by Synchronoss to its named executive officers in connection with the Merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Varex Imaging Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>92214X106</cusip>
    <isin>US92214X1063</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, our executive compensation as described in the accompanying Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>195700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>195700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Vestis Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>29430C102</cusip>
    <isin>US29430C1027</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, named executive officer compensation for fiscal 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>100000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Good Times Restaurants Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>382140879</cusip>
    <isin>US3821408792</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>102062.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>102062.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>OneWater Marine Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68280L101</cusip>
    <isin>US68280L1017</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18732.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>21468.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18732.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Apple Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>037833100</cusip>
    <isin>US0378331005</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32030.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32030.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pathward Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>59100U108</cusip>
    <isin>US59100U1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our &quot;named executive officers&quot; (a Say-on-Pay vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1604.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1604.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pathward Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>59100U108</cusip>
    <isin>US59100U1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To recommend, by a non-binding advisory vote, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our &quot;named executive officers&quot; (a Say-on-Pay Frequency vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1604.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1604.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Johnson Outdoors Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>479167108</cusip>
    <isin>US4791671088</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory proposal on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26959.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26959.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Quanex Building Products Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>747619104</cusip>
    <isin>US7476191041</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory resolution approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>101900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>101900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Eventbrite, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29975E109</cusip>
    <isin>US29975E1091</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by means of a non-binding, advisory vote, compensation that will or may become payable to the named executive officers of Eventbrite in connection with the merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>555680.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>40920.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>555680.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MarineMax, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>567908108</cusip>
    <isin>US5679081084</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve (on an advisory basis) our executive compensation (&quot;say-on-pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2667.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>53733.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2667.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mitek Systems, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>606710200</cusip>
    <isin>US6067102003</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as presented in the Proxy Statement accompanying this notice.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>55000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>55000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92332V107</cusip>
    <isin>US92332V1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that will or may become payable by Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. to its named executive officers in connection with the merger of merger sub with and into Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>144500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>144500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amtech Systems, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>032332504</cusip>
    <isin>US0323325045</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the advisory (non-binding) resolution relating to the named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Helmerich &amp; Payne, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>423452101</cusip>
    <isin>US4234521015</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>170000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cencora, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03073E105</cusip>
    <isin>US03073E1055</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the fiscal 2025 compensation of Cencora, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7960.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7960.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Comtech Telecommunications Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>205826209</cusip>
    <isin>US2058262096</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>60000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>60000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Magnera Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>55939A107</cusip>
    <isin>US55939A1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the Company's named executive officer compensation for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3846.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3846.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sanmina Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>801056102</cusip>
    <isin>US8010561020</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of Sanmina Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Adient plc</issuerName>
    <cusip>G0084W101</cusip>
    <isin>IE00BD845X29</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, our named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>227400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>227400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Barnes &amp; Noble Education, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>06777U200</cusip>
    <isin>US06777U2006</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on an advisory (non-binding) basis to approve executive compensation for named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>39000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>070203104</cusip>
    <isin>US0702031040</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>PROPOSAL to consider and act on an advisory vote regarding the approval of compensation paid to certain executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>53242.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>53242.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29251M106</cusip>
    <isin>US29251M1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>29700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>29700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Laird Superfood, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50736T102</cusip>
    <isin>US50736T1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Compensation Proposal: To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, certain compensation that may be paid or become payable to the Company's named executive officers in connection with the Transactions.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Applied Materials, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>038222105</cusip>
    <isin>US0382221051</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of Applied Materials' named executive officers for fiscal year 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10420.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10420.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>DLH Holdings Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>23335Q100</cusip>
    <isin>US23335Q1004</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An Advisory Vote regarding the approval of compensation paid to our named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43417.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>6874.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43417.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>F5, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>315616102</cusip>
    <isin>US3156161024</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8210.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8210.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hurco Companies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>447324104</cusip>
    <isin>US4473241044</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to our named executive officers, also referred to as the &quot;say-on-pay&quot; vote.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21129.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>6300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21129.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Brand House Collective, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>497498105</cusip>
    <isin>US4974981056</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on an advisory (non-binding) basis the compensation that may be paid or become payable to The Brand House Collective, Inc.'s named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger (the &quot;Merger-Related Compensation Proposal&quot;); and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10289.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>5111.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10289.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BARK, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68622E203</cusip>
    <isin>US68622E2037</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>143235.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>143235.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bridgford Foods Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>108763103</cusip>
    <isin>US1087631032</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval by non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22001.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>299.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22001.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Concentrix Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>20602D101</cusip>
    <isin>US20602D1019</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>136643.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Limoneira Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>532746104</cusip>
    <isin>US5327461043</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on an advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Named Executive Officers as disclosed in this proxy statement (&quot;Proposal 2&quot;);</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Heritage Commerce Corp</issuerName>
    <cusip>426927109</cusip>
    <isin>US4269271098</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Heritage's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement (the &quot;Heritage compensation proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>132464.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>132464.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Universal Safety Products, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>913821302</cusip>
    <isin>US9138213023</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14377.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14377.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Universal Safety Products, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>913821302</cusip>
    <isin>US9138213023</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, a frequency of &quot;Three Years&quot; for future advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14377.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14377.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Golden Entertainment, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>381013101</cusip>
    <isin>US3810131017</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/31/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and vote on the proposal to approve, on a non binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable by Golden to its named executive officers in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Master Transaction Agreement (the &quot;Advisory Compensation Proposal&quot;); and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>442487401</cusip>
    <isin>US4424874018</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/31/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, in a non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Optical Cable Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>683827208</cusip>
    <isin>US6838272085</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/31/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>48268.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>48268.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SWK Holdings Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>78501P203</cusip>
    <isin>US78501P2039</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/31/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to SWK's named executive officers in connection with the Mergers (such proposal, the &quot;Compensation Proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>42824C109</cusip>
    <isin>US42824C1099</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company's executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>62400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>62400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Black Hills Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>092113109</cusip>
    <isin>US0921131092</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on an advisory vote on the merger-related compensation arrangements of Black Hills' named executive officers (the &quot;Black Hills Merger-Related Compensation Proposal&quot;); and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5964.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>22036.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5964.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Flushing Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>343873105</cusip>
    <isin>US3438731057</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that Flushing's named executive officers may receive in connection with the mergers pursuant to agreements or arrangements with Flushing (the &quot;Flushing compensation proposal&quot;)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>73497.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>73497.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FuelCell Energy, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>35952H700</cusip>
    <isin>US35952H7008</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s named executive officers as set forth in the &quot;Executive Compensation&quot; section of the Proxy Statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Gencor Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>368678108</cusip>
    <isin>US3686781085</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61519.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61519.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Immersion Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>452521107</cusip>
    <isin>US4525211078</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>44800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>44800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Photronics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>719405102</cusip>
    <isin>US7194051022</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>166050.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>166050.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FreightCar America, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>357023100</cusip>
    <isin>US3570231007</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on an advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>80100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>80100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Otter Tail Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>689648103</cusip>
    <isin>US6896481032</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation provided to the Named Executive Officers as described in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>382550101</cusip>
    <isin>US3825501014</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>817592.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>817592.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Liberty Energy Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>53115L104</cusip>
    <isin>US53115L1044</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>491009.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>491009.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Adobe Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00724F101</cusip>
    <isin>US00724F1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5975.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5975.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>206704108</cusip>
    <isin>US2067041085</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (the &quot;say-on-pay&quot; vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>245000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>245000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>320218100</cusip>
    <isin>US3202181000</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, by non-binding vote, compensation paid to the Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>39362.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>39362.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Wesbanco, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>950810101</cusip>
    <isin>US9508101014</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory (non-binding) vote on compensation paid to Wesbanco's named executive officers in 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>198240.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>198240.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Altimmune, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>02155H200</cusip>
    <isin>US02155H2004</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Hold an advisory vote on compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the attached Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Donegal Group Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>257701201</cusip>
    <isin>US2577012014</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>46175.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>46175.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Farmers National Banc Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>309627107</cusip>
    <isin>US3096271073</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and vote upon a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>70986.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>70986.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>H.B. Fuller Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>359694106</cusip>
    <isin>US3596941068</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>HP Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>40434L105</cusip>
    <isin>US40434L1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, HP Inc.'s named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>63800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>63800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45769N105</cusip>
    <isin>US45769N1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the frequency of the say-on-pay vote with respect to compensation of the Company's named executive officers:</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>30100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>30100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45769N105</cusip>
    <isin>US45769N1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the Proxy Statement:</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>30100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>30100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Broadcom Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>11135F101</cusip>
    <isin>US11135F1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8450.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8450.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Farmers &amp; Merchants Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>30779N105</cusip>
    <isin>US30779N1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Nonbinding Say-on-Pay Proposal. An advisory vote to approve the executive compensation programs of the Company.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8063.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8063.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Travelzoo</issuerName>
    <cusip>89421Q205</cusip>
    <isin>US89421Q2057</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Vote, on an advisory basis, to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>42143.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>42143.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Warrior Met Coal, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>93627C101</cusip>
    <isin>US93627C1018</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6492.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6492.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>043168103</cusip>
    <isin>US0431681032</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8480.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8480.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Avanos Medical, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05350V106</cusip>
    <isin>US05350V1061</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>97117.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>97117.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A.</issuerName>
    <cusip>P16994132</cusip>
    <isin>PAP169941328</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>108400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>108400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>C&amp;F Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>12466Q104</cusip>
    <isin>US12466Q1040</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory, non-binding vote, the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20390.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20390.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Capital City Bank Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>139674105</cusip>
    <isin>US1396741050</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>37172.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>37172.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Capital City Bank Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>139674105</cusip>
    <isin>US1396741050</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether the frequency of the advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers shall occur every one, two or three years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>37172.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>37172.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Citizens Financial Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>174615104</cusip>
    <isin>US1746151042</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2472.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2472.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CNB Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>126128107</cusip>
    <isin>US1261281075</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the compensation paid to CNB Financial Corporation's Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables, and related narrative executive compensation disclosures contained in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>102846.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>102846.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CNB Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>126128107</cusip>
    <isin>US1261281075</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the frequency of the advisory vote to approve the compensation of CNB Financial Corporation's Named Executive Officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>102846.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>102846.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>230770109</cusip>
    <isin>US2307701092</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative discussion.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>163468.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>163468.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>230770109</cusip>
    <isin>US2307701092</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide advisory approval of the frequency of the advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>163468.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>163468.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Equity Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29460X109</cusip>
    <isin>US29460X1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the named executive officers of the Company.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>63891.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>63891.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Getty Realty Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>374297109</cusip>
    <isin>US3742971092</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (SAY-ON-PAY).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>29900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>29900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>M&amp;T Bank Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>55261F104</cusip>
    <isin>US55261F1049</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY BASIS, THE 2025 COMPENSATION OF M&amp;T BANK CORPORATION'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13360.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13360.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>578605107</cusip>
    <isin>US5786051079</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>55932.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>43478.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>55932.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Parke Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>700885106</cusip>
    <isin>US7008851062</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a nonbinding advisory proposal regarding our executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66067.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66067.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Parke Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>700885106</cusip>
    <isin>US7008851062</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a nonbinding advisory proposal regarding the frequency with which shareholders should vote on the Company's executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66067.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66067.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Princeton Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74179A107</cusip>
    <isin>US74179A1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>an advisory vote to approve our named executive officer compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40371.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40371.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Shenandoah Telecommunications Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>82312B106</cusip>
    <isin>US82312B1061</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and approve, in a non-binding vote, the Company's named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>52125.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>77875.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>52125.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>U.S. Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>902973304</cusip>
    <isin>US9029733048</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve the compensation of our executives disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>51100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>51100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Dana Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>235825205</cusip>
    <isin>US2358252052</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of a non-binding advisory proposal approving executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>343276.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>343276.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>OFG Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>67103X102</cusip>
    <isin>PR67103X1020</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers as set forth in the accompanying Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>81300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>81300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Origin Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68621T102</cusip>
    <isin>US68621T1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>63222.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>63222.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Origin Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68621T102</cusip>
    <isin>US68621T1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether a stockholder advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers should occur every one, two or three years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>63222.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>63222.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SB Financial Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>78408D105</cusip>
    <isin>US78408D1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of SB Financial's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35490.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35490.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>1st Source Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>336901103</cusip>
    <isin>US3369011032</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>115800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>115800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BCB Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>055298103</cusip>
    <isin>US0552981039</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>63100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>63100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Citizens &amp; Northern Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>172922106</cusip>
    <isin>US1729221069</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>TO APPROVE, IN AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE, THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Citizens Financial Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>174610105</cusip>
    <isin>US1746101054</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>52350.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>52350.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Deluxe Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>248019101</cusip>
    <isin>US2480191012</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote (non-binding) to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>301388.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4112.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>301388.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>26942G100</cusip>
    <isin>US26942G1004</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>41621.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>41621.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Gaia, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>36269P104</cusip>
    <isin>US36269P1049</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>56000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>56000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>HCA Healthcare, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>40412C101</cusip>
    <isin>US40412C1018</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5740.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5740.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45841N107</cusip>
    <isin>US45841N1072</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Matson, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>57686G105</cusip>
    <isin>US57686G1058</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>17800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>17800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Myers Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>628464109</cusip>
    <isin>US6284641098</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10431.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10431.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Peoples Bancorp Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>709789101</cusip>
    <isin>US7097891011</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of Peoples' named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>107270.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>107270.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Select Medical Holdings Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>81619Q105</cusip>
    <isin>US81619Q1058</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-Binding Advisory Vote on the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>316505.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>316505.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Univest Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>915271100</cusip>
    <isin>US9152711001</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as presented in the Proxy Statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>100137.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>100137.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>West Bancorporation, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>95123P106</cusip>
    <isin>US95123P1066</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a nonbinding basis, the 2025 compensation of the named executive officers disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Astec Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>046224101</cusip>
    <isin>US0462241011</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on a non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18446.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18446.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Business Financial Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>319390100</cusip>
    <isin>US3193901002</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding shareholder advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Information Services Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45675Y104</cusip>
    <isin>US45675Y1047</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>141861.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>141861.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Portland General Electric Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>736508847</cusip>
    <isin>US7365088472</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non- binding vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Acme United Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>004816104</cusip>
    <isin>US0048161048</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company as described in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16278.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>939.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16278.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kirby Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>497266106</cusip>
    <isin>US4972661064</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the approval of the compensation of Kirby's named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>LCNB Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50181P100</cusip>
    <isin>US50181P1003</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote approving the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TPG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>001228501</cusip>
    <isin>US0012285013</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>108621103</cusip>
    <isin>US1086211034</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>57500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>57500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CF Industries Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>125269100</cusip>
    <isin>US1252691001</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32550.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32550.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>204149108</cusip>
    <isin>US2041491083</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve the advisory (nonbinding) resolution relating to executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>47400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>47400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Franklin Financial Services Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>353525108</cusip>
    <isin>US3535251082</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say on Pay - Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Knowles Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>49926D109</cusip>
    <isin>US49926D1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding, advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Knowles Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>49926D109</cusip>
    <isin>US49926D1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding, advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes to approve our named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Norwood Financial Corp</issuerName>
    <cusip>669549107</cusip>
    <isin>US6695491075</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and approve a non-binding advisory resolution regarding the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10276.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10276.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Renasant Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>75970E107</cusip>
    <isin>US75970E1073</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Adoption, in a nonbinding advisory vote, of a resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>197680.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>197680.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>RPC, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>749660106</cusip>
    <isin>US7496601060</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold a nonbinding vote on executive compensation disclosed in these materials;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>508149.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>113851.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>508149.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Stepan Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>858586100</cusip>
    <isin>US8585861003</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50321.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50321.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tiptree Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88822Q103</cusip>
    <isin>US88822Q1031</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory (non-binding) vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>90000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>90000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tiptree Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88822Q103</cusip>
    <isin>US88822Q1031</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To determine, in an advisory (non-binding) vote, whether a stockholder vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers should occur every 1 (one), 2 (two) or 3 (three) years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>90000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>90000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tronox Holdings Plc</issuerName>
    <cusip>G9087Q102</cusip>
    <isin>GB00BJT16S69</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>333000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>333000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Trustmark Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>898402102</cusip>
    <isin>US8984021027</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide advisory approval of Trustmark's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>145500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>145500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>UMB Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>902788108</cusip>
    <isin>US9027881088</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote (non-binding) on the compensation paid to UMB's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6005.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6005.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ameriprise Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03076C106</cusip>
    <isin>US03076C1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the compensation of the named executive officers by a nonbinding advisory vote.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4340.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4340.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ames National Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>031001100</cusip>
    <isin>US0310011004</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6008.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6008.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Black Hills Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>092113109</cusip>
    <isin>US0921131092</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>33000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>33000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CareTrust REIT, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>14174T107</cusip>
    <isin>US14174T1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>73000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>73000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Carlisle Companies Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>142339100</cusip>
    <isin>US1423391002</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's named executive officer compensation in 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3860.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3860.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>City Holding Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>177835105</cusip>
    <isin>US1778351056</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve a non-binding advisory proposal on the compensation of the Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16392.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16392.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Claritev Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>62548M209</cusip>
    <isin>US62548M2098</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>3050.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Bank</issuerName>
    <cusip>31931U102</cusip>
    <isin>US31931U1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory resolution approving the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>85230.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>85230.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Mid Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>320866106</cusip>
    <isin>US3208661062</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>51500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>51500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Glacier Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>37637Q105</cusip>
    <isin>US37637Q1058</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on an advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>3000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hancock Whitney Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>410120109</cusip>
    <isin>US4101201097</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>59800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>59800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>591774104</cusip>
    <isin>US5917741044</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation for 2025</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>704699107</cusip>
    <isin>US7046991078</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on a non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43894.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43894.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sonic Automotive, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83545G102</cusip>
    <isin>US83545G1022</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve Sonic's named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>68215.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1785.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>68215.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The First Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>31866P102</cusip>
    <isin>US31866P1021</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve (on a non-binding basis), the compensation of the Company's executives, as disclosed in the Company's annual report and proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The First Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>31866P102</cusip>
    <isin>US31866P1021</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve (on a non-binding basis), the frequency of non-binding shareholder votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>38141G104</cusip>
    <isin>US38141G1040</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (Say on Pay)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3860.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3860.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>91388P105</cusip>
    <isin>US91388P1057</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3193.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>58636.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3193.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>11135E203</cusip>
    <isin>US11135E2037</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as described in the Company's 2026 proxy statement;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>80000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>80000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BWX Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05605H100</cusip>
    <isin>US05605H1005</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8829.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>2641.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8829.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>California Resources Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>13057Q305</cusip>
    <isin>US13057Q3056</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>287.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>29000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>287.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Central Pacific Financial Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>154760409</cusip>
    <isin>US1547604090</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers (&quot;Say-On-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>67000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>67000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Dauch Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>024061103</cusip>
    <isin>US0240611030</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>192138.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>435658.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>192138.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Digimarc Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>25382K100</cusip>
    <isin>US25382K1007</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, the compensation paid to our executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>35000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First US Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>33744V103</cusip>
    <isin>US33744V1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6468.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6468.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Globe Life Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>37959E102</cusip>
    <isin>US37959E1029</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of 2025 Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14680.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14680.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Herbalife Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G4412G101</cusip>
    <isin>KYG4412G1010</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>75000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ingles Markets, Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>457030104</cusip>
    <isin>US4570301048</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ingles Markets, Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>457030104</cusip>
    <isin>US4570301048</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Company's proposal to approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>73500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>73500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Katapult Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>485859201</cusip>
    <isin>US4858592011</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6634.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>5982.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6634.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mativ Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>808541106</cusip>
    <isin>US8085411069</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>211000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>211000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Nerdy Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64081V109</cusip>
    <isin>US64081V1098</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>179715.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7985.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>179715.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Nerdy Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64081V109</cusip>
    <isin>US64081V1098</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future stockholder advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>179715.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7985.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>179715.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NRG Energy, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>629377508</cusip>
    <isin>US6293775085</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, NRG Energy, Inc.'s executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24590.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24590.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Olin Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>680665205</cusip>
    <isin>US6806652052</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>250000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>250000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PAMT Corp</issuerName>
    <cusip>693149106</cusip>
    <isin>US6931491061</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Nonbinding advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>119220.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>119220.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>69888T207</cusip>
    <isin>US69888T2078</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold an advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>92659.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>32441.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>92659.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>69888T207</cusip>
    <isin>US69888T2078</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold an advisory vote on the frequency of holding future advisory votes on the Company's executive compensation; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>92659.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>32441.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>92659.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Perrigo Company plc</issuerName>
    <cusip>G97822103</cusip>
    <isin>IE00BGH1M568</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>303475.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>303475.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Primoris Services Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>74164F103</cusip>
    <isin>US74164F1030</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory, non-binding vote, the Company's named executive officer compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>20805.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ryerson Holding Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>783754104</cusip>
    <isin>US7837541041</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The adoption, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of a resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>180850.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>180850.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Unisys Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>909214306</cusip>
    <isin>US9092143067</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>102500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>102500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Weis Markets, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>948849104</cusip>
    <isin>US9488491047</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to provide an advisory vote to approve the executive compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>36826.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>3526.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>36826.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Weis Markets, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>948849104</cusip>
    <isin>US9488491047</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to provide an advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>36826.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>3526.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>36826.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>961765104</cusip>
    <isin>US9617651040</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To cast a non-binding, advisory vote on Westwood's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>55452.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>55452.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>001744101</cusip>
    <isin>US0017441017</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>81000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>81000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Farmer Bros. Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>307675108</cusip>
    <isin>US3076751086</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, certain compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of Farmer Bros. Co. in connection with the merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66147.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66147.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Holley Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>43538H103</cusip>
    <isin>US43538H1032</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers (Say-on-Pay).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>407300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>407300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Holley Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>43538H103</cusip>
    <isin>US43538H1032</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the frequency of future Say-on-Pay votes.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>407300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>407300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Utah Medical Products, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>917488108</cusip>
    <isin>US9174881089</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold an advisory vote on the Company's executive compensation program.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Eli Lilly and Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>532457108</cusip>
    <isin>US5324571083</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to the company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2580.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2580.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Enviri Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>415864107</cusip>
    <isin>US4158641070</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to our named executive officers in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Innoviva, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45781M101</cusip>
    <isin>US45781M1018</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of a non-binding advisory resolution regarding executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>79988.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>79988.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Midland States Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>597742105</cusip>
    <isin>US5977421057</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of certain executive officers, which we refer to as the &quot;say-on-pay proposal.&quot;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Preformed Line Products Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>740444104</cusip>
    <isin>US7404441047</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold an Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ACNB Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>000868109</cusip>
    <isin>US0008681092</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct a non-binding vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>46400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>46400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Express Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>025816109</cusip>
    <isin>US0258161092</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Arch Capital Group Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G0450A105</cusip>
    <isin>BMG0450A1053</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12850.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12850.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>04911A107</cusip>
    <isin>US04911A1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the compensation of our named executive officers (an advisory, non-binding &quot;Say on Pay&quot; resolution)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7315.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>34685.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7315.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Avalon Holdings Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>05343P109</cusip>
    <isin>US05343P1093</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Axcelis Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>054540208</cusip>
    <isin>US0545402085</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say on Pay - An advisory vote on the approval of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5352.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>17448.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5352.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bristol-Myers Squibb Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>110122108</cusip>
    <isin>US1101221083</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>37500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>37500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Escalade, Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>296056104</cusip>
    <isin>US2960561049</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>41808.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>41808.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G42706104</cusip>
    <isin>BMG427061046</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the fiscal 2025 compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>246500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>246500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Isabella Bank Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>464214105</cusip>
    <isin>US4642141059</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory, non-binding vote on the Corporation's compensation of named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14240.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14240.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MBIA Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>55262C100</cusip>
    <isin>US55262C1009</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>74500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>74500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G7496G103</cusip>
    <isin>BMG7496G1033</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8750.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8750.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SkyWest, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>830879102</cusip>
    <isin>US8308791024</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32296.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32296.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Terreno Realty Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>88146M101</cusip>
    <isin>US88146M1018</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Adoption of a resolution to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of certain executives, as more fully described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Manitowoc Company, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>563571405</cusip>
    <isin>US5635714059</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>101900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>101900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Weyco Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>962149100</cusip>
    <isin>US9621491003</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>49300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>49300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03168L105</cusip>
    <isin>US03168L1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>106449.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>106449.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Banc of California, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05990K106</cusip>
    <isin>US05990K1060</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory and non-binding basis, of the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company's proxy statement for the Annual Meeting.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>287500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>287500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Century Communities, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>156504300</cusip>
    <isin>US1565043007</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, our executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>72598.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>72598.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Essent Group Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G3198U102</cusip>
    <isin>BMG3198U1027</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>PROVIDE A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY VOTE ON OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>31000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>31000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First BanCorp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>318672706</cusip>
    <isin>PR3186727065</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on a non-binding basis the 2025 compensation of First BanCorp's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>120600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>120600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Gray Media, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>389375106</cusip>
    <isin>US3893751061</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of Gray Media, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>308625.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>12475.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>308625.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>48253L205</cusip>
    <isin>US48253L2051</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22702.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22702.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>639027101</cusip>
    <isin>US6390271012</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory, non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PepsiCo, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>713448108</cusip>
    <isin>US7134481081</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15015.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15015.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PROG Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74319R101</cusip>
    <isin>US74319R1014</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>153926.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>153926.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Regions Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>7591EP100</cusip>
    <isin>US7591EP1005</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Regions' Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>56900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>56900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87357P100</cusip>
    <isin>US87357P1003</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>111700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>111700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Children's Place, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>168905107</cusip>
    <isin>US1689051076</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20750.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>9500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20750.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Dixie Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>255519100</cusip>
    <isin>US2555191004</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To cast an advisory vote on the Company's Executive Compensation for its named executive officers (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Eastern Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>276317104</cusip>
    <isin>US2763171046</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>30101.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>30101.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ziff Davis, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>48123V102</cusip>
    <isin>US48123V1026</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide an advisory vote on the compensation of Ziff Davis' named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>90800.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bar Harbor Bankshares</issuerName>
    <cusip>066849100</cusip>
    <isin>US0668491006</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50966.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50966.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Clearwater Paper Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>18538R103</cusip>
    <isin>US18538R1032</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>54500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>54500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First United Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>33741H107</cusip>
    <isin>US33741H1077</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Corporation's named executive officers for 2025</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>37668.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>37668.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First United Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>33741H107</cusip>
    <isin>US33741H1077</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To recommend, by a non-binding advisory vote, the frequency of future Say-on-Pay Votes (every 1 year, every 2 years or every 3 years)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>37668.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>37668.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>GrafTech International Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>384313607</cusip>
    <isin>US3843136074</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, our named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>32200.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>40701T104</cusip>
    <isin>US40701T1043</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>37200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>37200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Heritage Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>42722X106</cusip>
    <isin>US42722X1063</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) approval of the compensation paid to named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>122500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>122500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Horizon Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>440407104</cusip>
    <isin>US4404071049</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7087.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7087.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Innovex International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>457651107</cusip>
    <isin>US4576511079</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct a non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company's compensation of its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>80357.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>94443.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>80357.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Intellicheck, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45817G201</cusip>
    <isin>US45817G2012</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>99831.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>9500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>99831.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Intellicheck, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45817G201</cusip>
    <isin>US45817G2012</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the frequency of future advisory votes to approve of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>99831.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>9500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>99831.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Koppers Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50060P106</cusip>
    <isin>US50060P1066</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50953.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50953.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lands' End, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>51509F105</cusip>
    <isin>US51509F1057</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>38539.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>38539.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lincoln Educational Services Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>533535100</cusip>
    <isin>US5335351004</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers (a &quot;say-on-pay&quot; vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>National Bank Holdings Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>633707104</cusip>
    <isin>US6337071046</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To adopt a resolution approving, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>58173.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>58173.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>National CineMedia, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>635309206</cusip>
    <isin>US6353092066</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, our executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>131100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>80000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>131100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>National Energy Services Reunited Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G6375R107</cusip>
    <isin>VGG6375R1073</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory, non-binding resolution to approve the compensation provided to our named executive officers for 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>267100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>267100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>National Energy Services Reunited Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G6375R107</cusip>
    <isin>VGG6375R1073</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory, non-binding resolution on the frequency of future advisory resolutions on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>267100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>267100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Newell Brands Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>651229106</cusip>
    <isin>US6512291062</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve an advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>963438.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>963438.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G6891L105</cusip>
    <isin>BMG6891L1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>296300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>296300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Peabody Energy Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>704551100</cusip>
    <isin>US7045511000</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, our named executive officers' compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>300000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>58502B106</cusip>
    <isin>US58502B1061</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Conduct an advisory vote regarding the compensation of our named executive officers for the 2025 fiscal year; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>340000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>340000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>710577107</cusip>
    <isin>US7105771072</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (advisory vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>39606.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>39606.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Select Water Solutions, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>81617J301</cusip>
    <isin>US81617J3014</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct a non-binding, advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>381300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>381300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Southwest Airlines Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>844741108</cusip>
    <isin>US8447411088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>19528.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>31972.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>19528.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Summit Midstream Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>86614G101</cusip>
    <isin>US86614G1013</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>27375.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>625.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>27375.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Telos Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>87969B101</cusip>
    <isin>US87969B1017</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers or &quot;say-on-pay&quot;.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>45775.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>45775.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Andersons, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>034164103</cusip>
    <isin>US0341641035</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote on executive compensation, approving the resolution provided in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>133973.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>133973.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TTM Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87305R109</cusip>
    <isin>US87305R1095</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TTM Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87305R109</cusip>
    <isin>US87305R1095</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>V2X, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92242T101</cusip>
    <isin>US92242T1016</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>114586.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>114586.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Valero Energy Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>91913Y100</cusip>
    <isin>US91913Y1001</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the 2025 compensation of named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Vistance Networks, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>20337X109</cusip>
    <isin>US20337X1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>125000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>125000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Vistance Networks, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>20337X109</cusip>
    <isin>US20337X1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the frequency of future advisory votes on compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>125000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>125000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>032037103</cusip>
    <isin>US0320371034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>96435.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>11100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>96435.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>34984V209</cusip>
    <isin>US34984V2097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>59289.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>59289.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Gran Tierra Energy Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>38500T200</cusip>
    <isin>US38500T2006</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Gran Tierra Energy Inc.'s named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>122403.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>194900.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>122403.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>559663109</cusip>
    <isin>US5596631094</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of the advisory, non-binding resolution regarding the compensation of our named executive officers for 2025 (&quot;say-on-pay vote&quot;)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>129500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>129500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ManpowerGroup Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>56418H100</cusip>
    <isin>US56418H1005</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on approval of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>79000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>79000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>866683105</cusip>
    <isin>US8666831057</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of Sun Country in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>249400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>249400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tanger Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>875465106</cusip>
    <isin>US8754651060</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tredegar Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>894650100</cusip>
    <isin>US8946501009</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>115200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>115200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>U.S. Energy Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>911805307</cusip>
    <isin>US9118053076</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>240.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>26760.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>240.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>227483104</cusip>
    <isin>US2274831047</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>83581.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29670E107</cusip>
    <isin>US29670E1073</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as more particularly described in the Proxy Statement;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>39900.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29670E107</cusip>
    <isin>US29670E1073</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>39900.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>419596101</cusip>
    <isin>US4195961010</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>64400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>64400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>InfuSystem Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45685K102</cusip>
    <isin>US45685K1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on advisory basis, of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>67900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>67900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>South Plains Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83946P107</cusip>
    <isin>US83946P1075</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the Company's compensation for named executive officers - advisory (non-binding) vote.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>79700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>79700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Townsquare Media, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>892231101</cusip>
    <isin>US8922311019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the 2025 compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>64292.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>22008.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>64292.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Townsquare Media, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>892231101</cusip>
    <isin>US8922311019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the frequency of the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>64292.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>22008.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>64292.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TrueBlue, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>89785X101</cusip>
    <isin>US89785X1019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (Non-Binding) vote Approving Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>122100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>122100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04956D107</cusip>
    <isin>US04956D1072</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>050473107</cusip>
    <isin>US0504731078</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>5000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Forrester Research, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>346563109</cusip>
    <isin>US3465631097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>150859.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>150859.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Home Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>43689E107</cusip>
    <isin>US43689E1073</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To adopt a non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>30494.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>30494.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hyster-Yale, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>449172105</cusip>
    <isin>US4491721050</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's Named Executive Officer compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>28000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>28000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45168D104</cusip>
    <isin>US45168D1046</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. To approve a nonbinding advisory resolution on the Company's executive compensation (Proposal Three).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3860.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3860.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>LCI Industries</issuerName>
    <cusip>50189K103</cusip>
    <isin>US50189K1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>74828.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>74828.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>59540G107</cusip>
    <isin>US59540G1076</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>49852.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1751.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>49852.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Newmont Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>651639106</cusip>
    <isin>US6516391066</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of the advisory resolution on Newmont's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Oil States International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>678026105</cusip>
    <isin>US6780261052</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>445700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>445700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Phillips Edison &amp; Company, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>71844V201</cusip>
    <isin>US71844V2016</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve a non-binding, advisory resolution on executive compensation as more fully described in the proxy statement for the annual meeting.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Prudential Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>744320102</cusip>
    <isin>US7443201022</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14220.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14220.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>S&amp;T Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>783859101</cusip>
    <isin>US7838591011</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF S&amp;T'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>111501.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>111501.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The LGL Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50186A108</cusip>
    <isin>US50186A1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory resolution regarding the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>200.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The LGL Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50186A108</cusip>
    <isin>US50186A1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on an advisory basis, on the frequency with which the Company's stockholders shall be entitled to vote on a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>200.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Werner Enterprises, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>950755108</cusip>
    <isin>US9507551086</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory resolution on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>137459.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Aspen Aerogels, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04523Y105</cusip>
    <isin>US04523Y1055</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of Aspen Aerogels, Inc.'s named executive officers, as disclosed in its Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Aspen Aerogels, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04523Y105</cusip>
    <isin>US04523Y1055</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the frequency of holding an advisory vote on the compensation of Aspen Aerogels, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Beacon Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>084680107</cusip>
    <isin>US0846801076</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>199000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>199000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Burford Capital Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G17977110</cusip>
    <isin>GG00BMGYLN96</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders under &quot;Executive compensation&quot;, including the compensation discussion and analysis, the compensation tables and the related narrative discussion included therein (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35277.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>514723.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35277.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Carter's, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>146229109</cusip>
    <isin>US1462291097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>78600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>78600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>22284P105</cusip>
    <isin>US22284P1057</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory and non-binding vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>120800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>120800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>DMC Global Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>23291C103</cusip>
    <isin>US23291C1036</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>181297.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>181297.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Enact Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29249E109</cusip>
    <isin>US29249E1091</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Enova International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29357K103</cusip>
    <isin>US29357K1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66716.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66716.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Enterprise Financial Services Corp</issuerName>
    <cusip>293712105</cusip>
    <isin>US2937121059</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>138700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>138700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>390905107</cusip>
    <isin>US3909051076</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>42330P107</cusip>
    <isin>US42330P1075</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the approval of the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>330406.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>330406.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Indivior Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45579U109</cusip>
    <isin>US45579U1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Indivior Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45579U109</cusip>
    <isin>US45579U1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To indicate, on an advisory basis, the preferred frequency of shareholder advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kronos Worldwide, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50105F105</cusip>
    <isin>US50105F1057</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Nonbinding advisory vote approving named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mastech Digital, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>57633B100</cusip>
    <isin>US57633B1008</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company (&quot;Say on Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>47141.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>47141.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mercury General Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>589400100</cusip>
    <isin>US5894001008</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>27700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>27700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Murphy Oil Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>626717102</cusip>
    <isin>US6267171022</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>30000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Noodles &amp; Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>65540B303</cusip>
    <isin>US65540B3033</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9144.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9144.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>O-I Glass, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>67098H104</cusip>
    <isin>US67098H1041</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by advisory vote, the Company's named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>556200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>556200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ohio Valley Banc Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>677719106</cusip>
    <isin>US6777191064</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23441.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23441.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75508B104</cusip>
    <isin>US75508B1044</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in our Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>271091.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>271091.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Simmons First National Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>828730200</cusip>
    <isin>US8287302009</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To adopt the following non-binding resolution approving the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company: &quot;RESOLVED, that the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables, and narrative discussion, is hereby APPROVED.&quot;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>307800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>307800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Skyworks Solutions, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83088M102</cusip>
    <isin>US83088M1027</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the Company's Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7508.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>27892.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7508.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Somnigroup International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88023U101</cusip>
    <isin>US88023U1016</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS; AND</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24650.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24650.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>United Bankshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>909907107</cusip>
    <isin>US9099071071</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of United's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>53146.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>53146.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>United Community Banks, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>90984P303</cusip>
    <isin>US90984P3038</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>United-Guardian, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>910571108</cusip>
    <isin>US9105711082</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>APPROVAL ON AN ADVISORY BASIS TO HOLD A VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF VOTING ON THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13466.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13466.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>United-Guardian, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>910571108</cusip>
    <isin>US9105711082</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>APPROVAL ON AN ADVISORY BASIS OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13466.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13466.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Wabash National Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>929566107</cusip>
    <isin>US9295661071</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>87700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>87700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>3D Systems Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>88554D205</cusip>
    <isin>US88554D2053</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to our named executive officers in 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>161500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>161500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>44183U308</cusip>
    <isin>US44183U3086</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1400.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Alerus Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>01446U103</cusip>
    <isin>US01446U1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9750.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9750.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Avient Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>05368V106</cusip>
    <isin>US05368V1061</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>39286.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>39286.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Avista Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>05379B107</cusip>
    <isin>US05379B1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>38000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>38000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BlueLinx Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>09624H208</cusip>
    <isin>US09624H2085</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve the non-binding, advisory resolution regarding the executive compensation described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>17400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>17400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cable One, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12685J105</cusip>
    <isin>US12685J1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Clarivate Plc</issuerName>
    <cusip>G21810109</cusip>
    <isin>JE00BJJN4441</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY, NON-BINDING BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>637143.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>776457.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>637143.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Commerce.com, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>08975P108</cusip>
    <isin>US08975P1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>200000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>200000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>202608105</cusip>
    <isin>US2026081057</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>63600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>63600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Compass, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>20464U100</cusip>
    <isin>US20464U1007</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve 2025 Named Executive Officer Compensation (&quot;Say-on-Pay Vote&quot;)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>173080.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>173080.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Conduent Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>206787103</cusip>
    <isin>US2067871036</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>251580.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>251580.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>21676P103</cusip>
    <isin>US21676P1030</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Core Molding Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>218683100</cusip>
    <isin>US2186831002</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>54000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>54000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CoreCivic, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>21871N101</cusip>
    <isin>US21871N1019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>256500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>256500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CTS Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>126501105</cusip>
    <isin>US1265011056</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of CTS' named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>36000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>36000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cushman &amp; Wakefield Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G2717C106</cusip>
    <isin>BMG2717C1064</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding, advisory vote on the compensation of our Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>185000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>185000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Eagle Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>268948106</cusip>
    <isin>US2689481065</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding, advisory resolution approving our named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2770.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>42300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2770.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ford Motor Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>345370860</cusip>
    <isin>US3453708600</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of the Named Executives.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>204800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>204800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Global Water Resources, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>379463102</cusip>
    <isin>US3794631024</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Heartland Express, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>422347104</cusip>
    <isin>US4223471040</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory, non-binding vote, on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>177116.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>177116.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>JetBlue Airways Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>477143101</cusip>
    <isin>US4771431016</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (&quot;say-on-pay&quot; vote);</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>507321.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>328579.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>507321.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>KeyCorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>493267108</cusip>
    <isin>US4932671088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>86300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>86300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Monster Beverage Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>61174X109</cusip>
    <isin>US61174X1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NL Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>629156407</cusip>
    <isin>US6291564077</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Nonbinding advisory vote approving named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>86962.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>86962.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NMI Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>629209305</cusip>
    <isin>US6292093050</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of NMI Holdings, Inc.'s executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>45000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>45000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>700666100</cusip>
    <isin>US7006661000</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22484.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22484.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Patrick Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>703343103</cusip>
    <isin>US7033431039</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory and non-binding vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for fiscal year 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>147.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75689M101</cusip>
    <isin>US75689M1018</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>31700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>31700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Regional Management Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75902K106</cusip>
    <isin>US75902K1060</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>56500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>56500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Southside Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>84470P109</cusip>
    <isin>US84470P1093</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Stereotaxis, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>85916J409</cusip>
    <isin>US85916J4094</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>221475.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>221475.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SunCoke Energy, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>86722A103</cusip>
    <isin>US86722A1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>370000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>370000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Teads Holding Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>69002R103</cusip>
    <isin>US69002R1032</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>114966.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>114966.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Teads Holding Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>69002R103</cusip>
    <isin>US69002R1032</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Cast an advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>114966.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>114966.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>89680M101</cusip>
    <isin>US89680M1018</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and vote upon, on an advisory basis, the frequency with which the Company should conduct future stockholder advisory votes on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>56191.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>13309.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>56191.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>89680M101</cusip>
    <isin>US89680M1018</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and vote upon, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>56191.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>13309.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>56191.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Western New England Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>958892101</cusip>
    <isin>US9588921018</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Consideration and approval of a non-binding advisory resolution on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>111141.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>111141.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>WSFS Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>929328102</cusip>
    <isin>US9293281021</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of WSFS Financial Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>42059.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>42059.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>DHI Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>23331S100</cusip>
    <isin>US23331S1006</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote with respect to the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>287300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>2300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>287300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Finance of America Companies Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>31738L206</cusip>
    <isin>US31738L2060</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7844.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Flotek Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>343389409</cusip>
    <isin>US3433894090</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ITEM 2: Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4298.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>13197.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4298.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>57164Y107</cusip>
    <isin>US57164Y1073</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>79500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Medpace Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>58506Q109</cusip>
    <isin>US58506Q1094</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5390.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5390.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Medpace Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>58506Q109</cusip>
    <isin>US58506Q1094</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To recommend, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5390.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5390.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NACCO Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>629579103</cusip>
    <isin>US6295791031</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, NACCO Industries, Inc.'s Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34162.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34162.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NACCO Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>629579103</cusip>
    <isin>US6295791031</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes to approve NACCO Industries, Inc.'s Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34162.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34162.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Oceaneering International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>675232102</cusip>
    <isin>US6752321025</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on a resolution to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>68000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>68000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Quantum-Si Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>74765K105</cusip>
    <isin>US74765K1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in this proxy statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>261100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>261100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ranger Energy Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75282U104</cusip>
    <isin>US75282U1043</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide non-binding approval of our executive compensation for 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>242140.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>242140.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sylvamo Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>871332102</cusip>
    <isin>US8713321029</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>85898.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>85898.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cathay General Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>149150104</cusip>
    <isin>US1491501045</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation paid to Cathay General Bancorp's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>29000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>29000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cathay General Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>149150104</cusip>
    <isin>US1491501045</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a advisory non-binding proposal on the frequency of holding future advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>29000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>29000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Comfort Systems USA, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>199908104</cusip>
    <isin>US1999081045</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2930.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2930.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CONMED Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>207410101</cusip>
    <isin>US2074101013</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>41000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>41000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Capital, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>31942S104</cusip>
    <isin>US31942S1042</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval of an advisory vote on the compensation of First Capital, Inc.'s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16435.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16435.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Internet Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>320557101</cusip>
    <isin>US3205571017</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory (non-binding) vote, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>29900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>29900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>437872104</cusip>
    <isin>US4378721041</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation (commonly referred to as a &quot;say on pay vote&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>42500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>42500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>International Bancshares Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>459044103</cusip>
    <isin>US4590441030</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>PROPOSAL TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executives as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and the tabular disclosure regarding executive compensation in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>17000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>17000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kingsway Financial Services Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>496904202</cusip>
    <isin>US4969042021</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding and advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers of the Corporation (say-on-pay).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21444.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>9656.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21444.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Summit State Bank</issuerName>
    <cusip>866264203</cusip>
    <isin>US8662642037</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve an advisory (non-binding) resolution approving the compensation of the Bank's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>28820.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>28820.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Summit State Bank</issuerName>
    <cusip>866264203</cusip>
    <isin>US8662642037</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on advisory (non-binding) basis on the frequency of future advisory votes concerning the compensation of the Bank's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>28820.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>28820.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Valley National Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>919794107</cusip>
    <isin>US9197941076</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation of Valley's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>120000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>120000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ACCO Brands Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>00081T108</cusip>
    <isin>US00081T1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>349000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>349000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>470299108</cusip>
    <isin>US4702991088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on approval of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Biodesix, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>09075X207</cusip>
    <isin>US09075X2071</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11035.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11035.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Biodesix, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>09075X207</cusip>
    <isin>US09075X2071</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of solicitation of advisory votes to approve named executive officer compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11035.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11035.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BRC Group Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05580M108</cusip>
    <isin>US05580M1080</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>41800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>41800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>018581108</cusip>
    <isin>US0185811082</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>140194.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>2506.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>140194.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Camden National Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>133034108</cusip>
    <isin>US1330341082</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (&quot;Say on Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>19100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>19100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Civista Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>178867107</cusip>
    <isin>US1788671071</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and vote upon a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32523.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32523.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>20786W107</cusip>
    <isin>US20786W1071</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on an advisory basis, to approve the executive compensation of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.'s named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>98080.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>26134.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>98080.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Merchants Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>320817109</cusip>
    <isin>US3208171096</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of First Merchants Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>173195.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>173195.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Northwest Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>335834107</cusip>
    <isin>US3358341077</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23637.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23637.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hyliion Holdings Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>449109107</cusip>
    <isin>US4491091074</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, compensation for the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>140000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>140000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Interface, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>458665304</cusip>
    <isin>US4586653044</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>91166.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>91166.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>KORU Medical Systems, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>759910102</cusip>
    <isin>US7599101026</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75305.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75305.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>KORU Medical Systems, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>759910102</cusip>
    <isin>US7599101026</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval on the frequency of future votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75305.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75305.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Larimar Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>517125100</cusip>
    <isin>US5171251003</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>41216.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>41216.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Larimar Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>517125100</cusip>
    <isin>US5171251003</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Preferred Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>41216.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>41216.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>53803X105</cusip>
    <isin>US53803X1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say-on-Pay Vote. Non-binding, advisory proposal to approve compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>65419.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>65419.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MacroGenics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>556099109</cusip>
    <isin>US5560991094</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy materials.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>73500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>73500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Medifast, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>58470H101</cusip>
    <isin>US58470H1014</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>46046.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>62120.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>46046.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MISTRAS Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>60649T107</cusip>
    <isin>US60649T1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of MISTRAS Group, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>128373.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>504.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>128373.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MVB Financial Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>553810102</cusip>
    <isin>US5538101024</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. (&quot;Say on Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>69125.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>8704.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>69125.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NBT Bancorp Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>628778102</cusip>
    <isin>US6287781024</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of NBT Bancorp Inc.'s named executive officers (&quot;Say on Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7280.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7280.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NI Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>65342T106</cusip>
    <isin>US65342T1060</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Old Second Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>680277100</cusip>
    <isin>US6802771005</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the Company's Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>204696.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>204696.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Onity Group Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>675746606</cusip>
    <isin>US6757466064</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in the accompanying Proxy Statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>49750.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>49750.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Orion Group Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68628V308</cusip>
    <isin>US68628V3087</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory proposal to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (the &quot;say-on-pay&quot; vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>74653.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>74653.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Preferred Bank</issuerName>
    <cusip>740367404</cusip>
    <isin>US7403674044</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY COMPENSATION VOTE. To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers (&quot;Say on Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13676.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13676.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Preferred Bank</issuerName>
    <cusip>740367404</cusip>
    <isin>US7403674044</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE. To express preference, in a non-binding advisory vote, on the frequency of Say on Pay.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13676.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13676.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ProPetro Holding Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74347M108</cusip>
    <isin>US74347M1080</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>277500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>277500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Proto Labs, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>743713109</cusip>
    <isin>US7437131094</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Proto Labs, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>743713109</cusip>
    <isin>US7437131094</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>762093201</cusip>
    <isin>US7620932019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval of on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers as presented in this Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Rush Enterprises, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>781846209</cusip>
    <isin>US7818462092</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>48000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>48000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Southern First Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>842873101</cusip>
    <isin>US8428731017</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement (this is a non-binding, advisory vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>29393.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>29393.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Stoneridge, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>86183P102</cusip>
    <isin>US86183P1021</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on advisory basis, of the 2025 compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>140532.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>140532.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>89455T109</cusip>
    <isin>US89455T1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory, non-binding basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TrustCo Bank Corp NY</issuerName>
    <cusip>898349204</cusip>
    <isin>US8983492047</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of a non-binding advisory resolution on the compensation of TrustCo's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>46680.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>46680.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>United Airlines Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>910047109</cusip>
    <isin>US9100471096</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A vote to approve, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24770.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24770.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Universal Electronics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>913483103</cusip>
    <isin>US9134831034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>92405.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>92405.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Vishay Precision Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92835K103</cusip>
    <isin>US92835K1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the non-binding resolution relating to the executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Waterstone Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>94188P101</cusip>
    <isin>US94188P1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approving an advisory, non-binding resolution to approve the executive compensation described in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>96093.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>96093.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Waterstone Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>94188P101</cusip>
    <isin>US94188P1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approving, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>96093.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>96093.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Alkermes plc</issuerName>
    <cusip>G01767105</cusip>
    <isin>IE00B56GVS15</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amalgamated Financial Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>022671101</cusip>
    <isin>US0226711010</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct a non-binding, advisory vote on the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>155760.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>155760.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amazon.com, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>023135106</cusip>
    <isin>US0231351067</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21710.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21710.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ardent Health, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03980N107</cusip>
    <isin>US03980N1072</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>394833.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>394833.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Babcock &amp; Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05614L209</cusip>
    <isin>US05614L2097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>89500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>89500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>06654A103</cusip>
    <isin>US06654A1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and approve an advisory (non-binding) proposal on the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25002.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25002.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>06654A103</cusip>
    <isin>US06654A1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and approve an advisory (non-binding) proposal on the frequency of submission of the vote regarding the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25002.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25002.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Banner Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>06652V208</cusip>
    <isin>US06652V2088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) approval of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>124127.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>124127.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cardlytics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>14161W303</cusip>
    <isin>US14161W3034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75758.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75758.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CB Financial Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12479G101</cusip>
    <isin>US12479G1013</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16890.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>12110.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16890.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CB Financial Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12479G101</cusip>
    <isin>US12479G1013</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote on frequency of Stockholder advisory vote on the compensation of Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16890.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>12110.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16890.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>170386106</cusip>
    <isin>US1703861062</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>2000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>18507C103</cusip>
    <isin>US18507C1036</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>41992.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CompX International Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>20563P101</cusip>
    <isin>US20563P1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Nonbinding advisory vote approving named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23667.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23667.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CuriosityStream Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>23130Q107</cusip>
    <isin>US23130Q1076</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18974.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>81026.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18974.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CuriosityStream Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>23130Q107</cusip>
    <isin>US23130Q1076</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18974.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>81026.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18974.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>DNOW Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>67011P100</cusip>
    <isin>US67011P1003</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and act upon an advisory proposal to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>525697.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>525697.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Eastman Kodak Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>277461406</cusip>
    <isin>US2774614067</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>298000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>298000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Eastman Kodak Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>277461406</cusip>
    <isin>US2774614067</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>298000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>298000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ecovyst Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>27923Q109</cusip>
    <isin>US27923Q1094</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid by Ecovyst Inc. to its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>286875.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>286875.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>EOG Resources, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>26875P101</cusip>
    <isin>US26875P1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Epsilon Energy Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>294375209</cusip>
    <isin>CA2943752097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Executive Compensation To approve the compensation paid to the Corporation's named executive officers during 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>255883.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>19514.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>255883.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Financial Institutions, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>317585404</cusip>
    <isin>US3175854047</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>70000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>70000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Busey Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>319383204</cusip>
    <isin>US3193832041</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers, as described in the accompanying proxy statement, which is referred to as a &quot;say-on-pay&quot; proposal.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>242491.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>242491.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Community Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>319835104</cusip>
    <isin>US3198351047</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (this is a non-binding, advisory vote) (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15837.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15837.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FVCBankcorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>36120Q101</cusip>
    <isin>US36120Q1013</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory (non-binding) vote, the Company's named executive officer compensation disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>84864.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>84864.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Horace Mann Educators Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>440327104</cusip>
    <isin>US4403271046</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve the advisory resolution to approve Named Executive Officers' compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>142000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>142000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45773H409</cusip>
    <isin>US45773H4092</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the resolution regarding compensation of our named executive officers described in the accompanying proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>171400.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Investar Holding Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>46134L105</cusip>
    <isin>US46134L1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>71665.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>71665.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Investar Holding Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>46134L105</cusip>
    <isin>US46134L1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>71665.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>71665.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kohl's Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>500255104</cusip>
    <isin>US5002551043</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>355000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>355000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>510704109</cusip>
    <isin>US5107041098</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, a non-binding resolution regarding the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12568.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12568.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>510704109</cusip>
    <isin>US5107041098</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Choose the frequency of the advisory vote on the non-binding resolution to approve compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12568.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12568.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NN, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>629337106</cusip>
    <isin>US6293371067</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers of NN, Inc.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>65503.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>65503.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NPK International Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>651718504</cusip>
    <isin>US6517185046</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Plumas Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>729273102</cusip>
    <isin>US7292731020</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the Company's executive compensation on an advisory (non-binding) basis.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1014.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>986.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1014.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Quad/Graphics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>747301109</cusip>
    <isin>US7473011093</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>173843.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>173843.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ross Stores, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>778296103</cusip>
    <isin>US7782961038</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the resolution on the compensation of the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Senseonics Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>81727U303</cusip>
    <isin>US81727U3032</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement accompanying this Notice.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>49600.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Senseonics Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>81727U303</cusip>
    <isin>US81727U3032</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the preferred frequency of stockholder advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>49600.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Shore Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>825107105</cusip>
    <isin>US8251071051</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Adopt a non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation of the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>95510.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>95510.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sierra Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>82620P102</cusip>
    <isin>US82620P1021</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory and non binding basis, the compensation paid to the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>53000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>53000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SiriusPoint Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G8192H106</cusip>
    <isin>BMG8192H1060</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by a non-binding advisory vote, of the executive compensation payable to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>399455.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>399455.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Solid Power, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83422N105</cusip>
    <isin>US83422N1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by a non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of Solid Power, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>82000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>82000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Team, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>878155308</cusip>
    <isin>US8781553081</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>416515104</cusip>
    <isin>US4165151048</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Management proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Company's proxy statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16950.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16950.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tutor Perini Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>901109108</cusip>
    <isin>US9011091082</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers on an advisory (non-binding) basis.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>124500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>124500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>United Fire Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>910340108</cusip>
    <isin>US9103401082</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of United Fire Group, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>77000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>77000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>USANA Health Sciences, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>90328M107</cusip>
    <isin>US90328M1071</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve on an advisory basis the Company's executive compensation, commonly referred to as a &quot;Say on Pay&quot; proposal.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92828Q109</cusip>
    <isin>US92828Q1094</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding vote, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5797.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5797.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Xerox Holdings Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>98421M106</cusip>
    <isin>US98421M1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>96500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ameris Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>03076K108</cusip>
    <isin>US03076K1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>28000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>28000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amphenol Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>032095101</cusip>
    <isin>US0320951017</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>B&amp;G Foods, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05508R106</cusip>
    <isin>US05508R1068</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of executive compensation:</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>277300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BankUnited, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>06652K103</cusip>
    <isin>US06652K1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>180964.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>180964.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Business First Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12326C105</cusip>
    <isin>US12326C1053</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's NEOs (the &quot;Say-on-Pay Proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9152.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>76648.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9152.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Callaway Golf Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>131193104</cusip>
    <isin>US1311931042</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>510000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>510000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CBL &amp; Associates Properties, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>124830878</cusip>
    <isin>US1248308785</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote on the approval of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>69072.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>69072.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Colony Bankcorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>19623P101</cusip>
    <isin>US19623P1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the enclosed Proxy Statement; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>73843.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>6243.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>73843.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Constellium SE</issuerName>
    <cusip>F21107101</cusip>
    <isin>FR0013467479</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the 2025 compensation of the Company's named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>67037.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>67037.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Constellium SE</issuerName>
    <cusip>F21107101</cusip>
    <isin>FR0013467479</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to hold an advisory (non-binding vote) on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers every year</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>67037.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>67037.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Constellium SE</issuerName>
    <cusip>F21107101</cusip>
    <isin>FR0013467479</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to hold an advisory (non-binding vote) on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers every two years</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>67037.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>67037.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Constellium SE</issuerName>
    <cusip>F21107101</cusip>
    <isin>FR0013467479</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to hold an advisory (non-binding vote) on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers every three years</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>67037.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>67037.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CPI Card Group Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12634H200</cusip>
    <isin>US12634H2004</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>13900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>13900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Euronet Worldwide, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>298736109</cusip>
    <isin>US2987361092</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>408.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>408.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Everspin Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>30041T104</cusip>
    <isin>US30041T1043</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>39700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>39700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Finward Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>31812F109</cusip>
    <isin>US31812F1093</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the executive compensation of the named executive officers included in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5331.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5331.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>32043P106</cusip>
    <isin>US32043P1066</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory, non-binding resolution with respect to our executive compensation as described in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>39291.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>39291.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FS Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>30263Y104</cusip>
    <isin>US30263Y1047</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) approval of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>45471.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>45471.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Harley-Davidson, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>412822108</cusip>
    <isin>US4128221086</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by advisory vote, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>185412.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>72088.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>185412.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Harte Hanks, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>416196202</cusip>
    <isin>US4161962026</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve (on a non-binding advisory basis) the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hope Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>43940T109</cusip>
    <isin>US43940T1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide an advisory vote for approval of the 2025 compensation paid to our Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>313300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>313300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Illumina, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>452327109</cusip>
    <isin>US4523271090</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Jackson Financial Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>46817M107</cusip>
    <isin>US46817M1071</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding, Advisory Vote to approve executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>48576U205</cusip>
    <isin>US48576U2050</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>71873.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>71873.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>L.B. Foster Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>350060109</cusip>
    <isin>US3500601097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers for 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>47600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>47600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Laureate Education, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>518613203</cusip>
    <isin>US5186132032</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Leggett &amp; Platt, Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>524660107</cusip>
    <isin>US5246601075</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation as described in the Company's proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>350000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>350000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>LSB Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>502160104</cusip>
    <isin>US5021601043</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>210400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>210400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MainStreet Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>56064Y100</cusip>
    <isin>US56064Y1001</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>vote, on an advisory, non-binding basis, to approve the compensation of the named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>29380.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>29380.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mercantile Bank Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>587376104</cusip>
    <isin>US5873761044</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers disclosed in this proxy statement (&quot;Say-On-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>47300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>47300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>665531307</cusip>
    <isin>US6655313079</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>225000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ONE Gas, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68235P108</cusip>
    <isin>US68235P1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>28400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>28400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Perdoceo Education Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>71363P106</cusip>
    <isin>US71363P1066</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation paid by the Company to its Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>80838.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>80838.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pinterest, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>72352L106</cusip>
    <isin>US72352L1061</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>138400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>138400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pinterest, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>72352L106</cusip>
    <isin>US72352L1061</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes to approve our named executive officers' compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>138400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>138400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Primis Financial Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74167B109</cusip>
    <isin>US74167B1098</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. To conduct a non-binding vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>88157.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>88157.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Provident Financial Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74386T105</cusip>
    <isin>US74386T1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval (non-binding) of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>372631.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>372631.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>QCR Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74727A104</cusip>
    <isin>US74727A1043</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of certain executive officers, which is referred to as a &quot;say-on-pay&quot; vote;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>82500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>82500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ranpak Holdings Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75321W103</cusip>
    <isin>US75321W1036</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Company Proposal - Approval of a non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation of named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25826.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>319874.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25826.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>RBB Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>74930B105</cusip>
    <isin>US74930B1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75883.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75883.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ring Energy, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>76680V108</cusip>
    <isin>US76680V1089</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>690516.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>690516.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sleep Number Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>83125X103</cusip>
    <isin>US83125X1037</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (Say on Pay)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>35000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SmartFinancial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83190L208</cusip>
    <isin>US83190L2088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of SmartFinancial's named executive officers as listed in these proxy materials.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>56500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>56500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Standard Motor Products, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>853666105</cusip>
    <isin>US8536661056</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of non-binding, advisory resolution on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>81600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>81600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Target Hospitality Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87615L107</cusip>
    <isin>US87615L1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers (Say on Pay).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>44145.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>10855.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>44145.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Teladoc Health, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87918A105</cusip>
    <isin>US87918A1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Teladoc Health's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>508500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>879433829</cusip>
    <isin>US8794338298</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>33345.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>33345.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Cato Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>149205106</cusip>
    <isin>US1492051065</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>96510.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>96510.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Charles Schwab Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>808513105</cusip>
    <isin>US8085131055</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>28920.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>28920.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Marcus Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>566330106</cusip>
    <isin>US5663301068</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>114500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>114500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TriCo Bancshares</issuerName>
    <cusip>896095106</cusip>
    <isin>US8960951064</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>36800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>36800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Trinity Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>896522109</cusip>
    <isin>US8965221091</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>217500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>217500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TTEC Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>89854H102</cusip>
    <isin>US89854H1023</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14217.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>57283.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14217.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Valhi, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>918905209</cusip>
    <isin>US9189052098</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Nonbinding advisory vote approving named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>82916.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>3475.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>82916.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Velocity Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92262D101</cusip>
    <isin>US92262D1019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve 2025 executive compensation on an advisory basis.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1998.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1998.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>VeriSign, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92343E102</cusip>
    <isin>US92343E1029</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9640.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9640.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>XOMA Royalty Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>98419J206</cusip>
    <isin>US98419J2069</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12738.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4842.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12738.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Public Education, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>02913V103</cusip>
    <isin>US02913V1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>to approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to APEI's named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>84532.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>84532.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Expensify, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>30219Q106</cusip>
    <isin>US30219Q1067</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>94300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>94300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Maplebear Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>565394103</cusip>
    <isin>US5653941030</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>44000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Peoples Financial Services Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>711040105</cusip>
    <isin>US7110401053</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Peoples Financial Services Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>711040105</cusip>
    <isin>US7110401053</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PHINIA Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>71880K101</cusip>
    <isin>US71880K1016</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>150640.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>150640.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TETRA Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88162F105</cusip>
    <isin>US88162F1057</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>535000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>535000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Westwater Resources, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>961684206</cusip>
    <isin>US9616842061</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve our executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Customers Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>23204G100</cusip>
    <isin>US23204G1004</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>268603107</cusip>
    <isin>US2686031079</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an Advisory (Non-Binding) Basis, of the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>196800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>196800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>268603107</cusip>
    <isin>US2686031079</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an Advisory (Non-Binding) Basis, of the Frequency of Shareholders Votes on the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>196800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>196800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Exelixis, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>30161Q104</cusip>
    <isin>US30161Q1040</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Exelixis' named executive officers, as disclosed in the accompanying Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>66100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Financial Bancorp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>320209109</cusip>
    <isin>US3202091092</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote on the compensation of the Company's executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>346650.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>346650.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Merck &amp; Co., Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>58933Y105</cusip>
    <isin>US58933Y1055</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TransAct Technologies Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>892918103</cusip>
    <isin>US8929181035</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34845.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34845.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bank of Marin Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>063425102</cusip>
    <isin>US0634251021</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on an advisory basis, to approve the Company's executive compensation for Named Executive Officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15047.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15047.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Carter Bankshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>146103106</cusip>
    <isin>US1461031064</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory and non-binding vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34788.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>9597.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34788.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CF Bankshares Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12520L109</cusip>
    <isin>US12520L1098</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>28000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>28000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Civeo Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>17878Y207</cusip>
    <isin>CA17878Y2078</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation We are asking that you approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement, commonly referred to as a &quot;Say-on-Pay&quot; proposal.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>80932.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>80932.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Coastal Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>19046P209</cusip>
    <isin>US19046P2092</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) approval of the compensation paid to named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10461.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10461.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Community West Bancshares</issuerName>
    <cusip>203937107</cusip>
    <isin>US2039371073</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To adopt a non-binding advisory resolution approving executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>38826.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>38826.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Gulfport Energy Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>402635502</cusip>
    <isin>US4026355028</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers as described in this proxy statement (the Say-On-Pay Proposal or Proposal 3).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hanmi Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>410495204</cusip>
    <isin>US4104952043</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot; vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>115875.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>115875.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Maui Land &amp; Pineapple Company, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>577345101</cusip>
    <isin>US5773451019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22208.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22208.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>628877201</cusip>
    <isin>US6288772014</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>640979100</cusip>
    <isin>US6409791000</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>225000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>225000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>640979100</cusip>
    <isin>US6409791000</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>225000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>225000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>OceanFirst Financial Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>675234108</cusip>
    <isin>US6752341080</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>125323.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>125323.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PCB Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>69320M109</cusip>
    <isin>US69320M1099</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>78100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>78100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Perspective Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>46489V302</cusip>
    <isin>US46489V3024</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of advisory stockholder votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>100346.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>10454.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>100346.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ProFrac Holding Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74319N100</cusip>
    <isin>US74319N1000</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To determine, in a non-binding advisory vote, to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>343002.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>14498.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>343002.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>76525P100</cusip>
    <isin>US76525P1003</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Executive Compensation. A proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Richmond Mutual's named executive officers (the &quot;Richmond Mutual say-on-pay proposal&quot;);</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Spire Global, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>848560306</cusip>
    <isin>US8485603067</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory (non-binding) vote, the frequency of future stockholder advisory votes to approve the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5086.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>47414.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5086.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Spire Global, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>848560306</cusip>
    <isin>US8485603067</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory (non-binding) vote, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5086.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>47414.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5086.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>84920Y106</cusip>
    <isin>US84920Y1064</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>397043.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>397043.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>84920Y106</cusip>
    <isin>US84920Y1064</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>397043.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>397043.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Star Equity Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>443787205</cusip>
    <isin>US4437872058</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>24515.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>24515.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Stellar Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>858927106</cusip>
    <isin>US8589271068</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Stellar's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>69200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>69200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tenet Healthcare Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>88033G407</cusip>
    <isin>US88033G4073</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on an advisory basis, to approve the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9740.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9740.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bandwidth Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05988J103</cusip>
    <isin>US05988J1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bandwidth Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05988J103</cusip>
    <isin>US05988J1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on an advisory basis, on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Benchmark Electronics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>08160H101</cusip>
    <isin>US08160H1014</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>108590.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>108590.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Broadwind, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>11161T207</cusip>
    <isin>US11161T2078</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To cast a non-binding advisory vote approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>58988.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>58988.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Capital Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>139737100</cusip>
    <isin>US1397371006</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>73950.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>73950.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Castle Biosciences, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>14843C105</cusip>
    <isin>US14843C1053</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>123000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>123000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Clarus Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>18270P109</cusip>
    <isin>US18270P1093</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory resolution on executive compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>51900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>51900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Comstock Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>205750409</cusip>
    <isin>US2057504092</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve a non-binding advisory resolution for the compensation of Comstock Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>63000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>25432X102</cusip>
    <isin>US25432X1028</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by a non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>112112.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>15000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>112112.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Employers Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>292218104</cusip>
    <isin>US2922181043</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding basis, the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>46466.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1034.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>46466.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Entravision Communications Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>29382R107</cusip>
    <isin>US29382R1077</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>449533.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>449533.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FTAI Aviation Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G3730V105</cusip>
    <isin>KYG3730V1059</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4873.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4873.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Fulton Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>360271100</cusip>
    <isin>US3602711000</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory proposal to approve the compensation of Fulton Financial Corporation's (&quot;Fulton&quot;) named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>58426.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>93274.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>58426.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Garrett Motion Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>366505105</cusip>
    <isin>US3665051054</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>158223.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>158223.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Intrepid Potash, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>46121Y201</cusip>
    <isin>US46121Y2019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>38556.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>38556.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Meridian Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>58958P104</cusip>
    <isin>US58958P1049</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROPOSAL. A non-binding say-on-pay proposal to approve the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers (the &quot;NEOs&quot;); and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61203.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61203.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NETGEAR, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64111Q104</cusip>
    <isin>US64111Q1040</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, a resolution approving the compensation of our Named Executive Officers in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>132900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>132900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Neuronetics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64131A105</cusip>
    <isin>US64131A1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>39505.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>55700.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>39505.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Northrim BanCorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>666762109</cusip>
    <isin>US6667621097</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. To approve, by nonbinding vote, the compensation of the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>62391.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>62391.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Northwest Natural Holding Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>66765N105</cusip>
    <isin>US66765N1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officer Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>67018T105</cusip>
    <isin>US67018T1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of our executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>197000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>197000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Octave Specialty Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>023139884</cusip>
    <isin>US0231398845</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation for our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>68500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>68500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>OP Bancorp</issuerName>
    <cusip>67109R109</cusip>
    <isin>US67109R1095</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>126750.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>126750.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>REX American Resources Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>761624105</cusip>
    <isin>US7616241052</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>152652.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>152652.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Salesforce, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>79466L302</cusip>
    <isin>US79466L3024</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the fiscal 2026 compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8230.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8230.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Shattuck Labs, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>82024L103</cusip>
    <isin>US82024L1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>42300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>42300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Shattuck Labs, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>82024L103</cusip>
    <isin>US82024L1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote to determine the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>42300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>42300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Alta Equipment Group Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>02128L106</cusip>
    <isin>US02128L1061</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>39400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>39400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Coherus Oncology, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>19249H103</cusip>
    <isin>US19249H1032</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote on a non-binding, advisory basis to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (a &quot;Say-on-Pay&quot; vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>441000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>441000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ESS Tech, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>26916J205</cusip>
    <isin>US26916J2050</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Conduct an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ESS Tech, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>26916J205</cusip>
    <isin>US26916J2050</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Conduct an advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PubMatic, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74467Q103</cusip>
    <isin>US74467Q1031</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>175300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>175300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03209R103</cusip>
    <isin>US03209R1032</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>85694.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>70448.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>85694.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03209R103</cusip>
    <isin>US03209R1032</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future stockholder advisory votes on our named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>85694.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>70448.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>85694.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>39874R101</cusip>
    <isin>US39874R1014</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory (non-binding) vote on the Company's named executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>189262.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>36238.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>189262.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>39874R101</cusip>
    <isin>US39874R1014</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide an advisory (non-binding) vote on the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>189262.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>36238.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>189262.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mercer International Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>588056101</cusip>
    <isin>US5880561015</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of the advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>237113.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>237113.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Saga Communications, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>786598300</cusip>
    <isin>US7865983008</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, a resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35589.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35589.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Stratus Properties Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>863167201</cusip>
    <isin>US8631672016</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15450.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15450.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Buckle, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>118440106</cusip>
    <isin>US1184401065</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on overall compensation for the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Buckle, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>118440106</cusip>
    <isin>US1184401065</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on compensation of Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>43500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>43500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>USA TODAY Co., Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>36472T109</cusip>
    <isin>US36472T1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/01/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of executive compensation (&quot;say-on-pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>136100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amerant Bancorp Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>023576101</cusip>
    <isin>US0235761014</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers - Say-on-Pay.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>100000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>100000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Booking Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>09857L108</cusip>
    <isin>US09857L1089</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve 2025 executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>17500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>17500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Byline Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>124411109</cusip>
    <isin>US1244111092</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>221000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>221000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cerus Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>157085101</cusip>
    <isin>US1570851014</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>225000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>225000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Chemung Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>164024101</cusip>
    <isin>US1640241014</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Named Executive Officers of the Corporation (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26198.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26198.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Climb Global Solutions, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>946760105</cusip>
    <isin>US9467601053</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the Company's proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>General Motors Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>37045V100</cusip>
    <isin>US37045V1008</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Approval of Named Executive Officer Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21750.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21750.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>General Motors Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>37045V100</cusip>
    <isin>US37045V1008</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to Approve, on an Advisory Basis, the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Named Executive Officer Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21750.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21750.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>GoPro, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>38268T103</cusip>
    <isin>US38268T1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of the non-binding, advisory resolution on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>203400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>203400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>420476103</cusip>
    <isin>US4204761039</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to provide advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's executives disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32136.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32136.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>420476103</cusip>
    <isin>US4204761039</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to provide advisory vote on whether future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation should occur every 1 year, every 2 years or every 3 years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32136.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32136.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ICF International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>44925C103</cusip>
    <isin>US44925C1036</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE REGARDING ICF INTERNATIONAL'S OVERALL PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION PROGRAM. Approve by non-binding, advisory vote, the Company's overall pay-for-performance executive compensation program, as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables and the related narratives and other materials in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8358.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8358.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kodiak Sciences Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50015M109</cusip>
    <isin>US50015M1099</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Kodiak's named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>15500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mannatech, Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>563771203</cusip>
    <isin>US5637712036</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on an advisory basis executive compensation (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23088.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23088.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Nabors Industries Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G6359F137</cusip>
    <isin>BMG6359F1370</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation paid by the Company to its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>52551.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4449.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>52551.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>65342V101</cusip>
    <isin>US65342V1017</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4052.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>48.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4052.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>65342V101</cusip>
    <isin>US65342V1017</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4052.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>48.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4052.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ormat Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>686688102</cusip>
    <isin>US6866881021</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9648.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4352.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9648.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PTC Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>69366J200</cusip>
    <isin>US69366J2006</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the Company's named executive officer compensation as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>78413P101</cusip>
    <isin>US78413P1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officer compensation (Say on Pay)</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Smart Sand, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83191H107</cusip>
    <isin>US83191H1077</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (and non-binding) basis, of the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>547918.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>547918.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Beachbody Company, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>073463309</cusip>
    <isin>US0734633094</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>19509.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>19509.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Torrid Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>89142B107</cusip>
    <isin>US89142B1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>79400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>6500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>79400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Turtle Beach Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>900450206</cusip>
    <isin>US9004502061</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>65700.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Upbound Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>76009N100</cusip>
    <isin>US76009N1000</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, compensation of the named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2025</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>133000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>133000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Upbound Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>76009N100</cusip>
    <isin>US76009N1000</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>133000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>133000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Vanguard Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>030371108</cusip>
    <isin>US0303711081</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Resolved, that the Company include a Say-on-Pay ballot measure in its proxy materials at intervals of (choose one):</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Vanguard Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>030371108</cusip>
    <isin>US0303711081</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Resolved, that the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative discussion, is hereby approved.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amplify Energy Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03212B103</cusip>
    <isin>US03212B1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>208900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>208900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Amplify Energy Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03212B103</cusip>
    <isin>US03212B1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding vote, the frequency of stockholder advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>208900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>208900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AppLovin Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>03831W108</cusip>
    <isin>US03831W1080</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4480.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4480.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04316A108</cusip>
    <isin>US04316A1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>29000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>29000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bristow Group Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>11040G103</cusip>
    <isin>US11040G1031</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>134333.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>134333.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cars.com Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>14575E105</cusip>
    <isin>US14575E1055</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Approval of Executive Officer Compensation (Say on Pay).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>115000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>115000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cricut, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>22658D100</cusip>
    <isin>US22658D1000</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>197733.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>22267.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>197733.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Duluth Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>26443V101</cusip>
    <isin>US26443V1017</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by an advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>133291.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>133291.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Fastly, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>31188V100</cusip>
    <isin>US31188V1008</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>First Western Financial, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>33751L105</cusip>
    <isin>US33751L1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>47382.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>47382.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Funko, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>361008105</cusip>
    <isin>US3610081057</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>87006.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>134894.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>87006.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kalaris Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>482929106</cusip>
    <isin>US4829291065</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval of an advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>19300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kalaris Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>482929106</cusip>
    <isin>US4829291065</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The holding of an advisory vote on the frequency of future executive compensation advisory votes.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>19300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Keros Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>492327101</cusip>
    <isin>US4923271013</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the accompanying Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>49500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>49500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Neurogene Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64135M105</cusip>
    <isin>US64135M1053</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on an advisory (non-binding) basis the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1937.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>16844.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1937.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Neurogene Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64135M105</cusip>
    <isin>US64135M1053</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold a non-binding advisory vote on whether future non-binding advisory votes on the compensation paid by the company to its named executive officers should be held every one, two or three years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1937.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>16844.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1937.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Offerpad Solutions Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>67623L505</cusip>
    <isin>US67623L5057</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>45400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>45400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Open Lending Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>68373J104</cusip>
    <isin>US68373J1043</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>144700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>144700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>OraSure Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68554V108</cusip>
    <isin>US68554V1089</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by an advisory (non-binding) vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>135159.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>135159.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Palantir Technologies Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>69608A108</cusip>
    <isin>US69608A1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>17600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>17600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Rimini Street, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>76674Q107</cusip>
    <isin>US76674Q1076</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>491200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>491200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Rocky Brands, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>774515100</cusip>
    <isin>US7745151008</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>64500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>64500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Seadrill Limited</issuerName>
    <cusip>G7997W102</cusip>
    <isin>BMG7997W1029</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers for 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>143353.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>143353.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>828359109</cusip>
    <isin>US8283591092</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of executive compensation in an advisory, non-binding vote.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>17702.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>17702.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Stem, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>85859N300</cusip>
    <isin>US85859N3008</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>62700.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Urban Outfitters, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>917047102</cusip>
    <isin>US9170471026</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>W&amp;T Offshore, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92922P106</cusip>
    <isin>US92922P1066</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>227300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>227300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Zumiez Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>989817101</cusip>
    <isin>US9898171015</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>112142.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>112142.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00402L107</cusip>
    <isin>US00402L1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the fiscal 2025 compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>47097.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00461U105</cusip>
    <isin>US00461U1051</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement accompanying the proxy card.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>236739.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>159.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>236739.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ameresco, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>02361E108</cusip>
    <isin>US02361E1082</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on a non-binding advisory basis the compensation of our named executive officer as described in the Ameresco, Inc. Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>146472.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>146472.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ARKO Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>041242108</cusip>
    <isin>US0412421085</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of a non-binding advisory resolution regarding the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>256100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>256100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Assembly Biosciences, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>045396207</cusip>
    <isin>US0453962070</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of our named executive officers' compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1475.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1475.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AXT, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00246W103</cusip>
    <isin>US00246W1036</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bumble Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12047B105</cusip>
    <isin>US12047B1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>250000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>250000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CareCloud, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>14167R100</cusip>
    <isin>US14167R1005</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Nonbinding Say-On-Pay Proposal:</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>265100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>265100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Definitive Healthcare Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>24477E103</cusip>
    <isin>US24477E1038</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>44200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>44200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>EMCOR Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>29084Q100</cusip>
    <isin>US29084Q1004</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2980.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2980.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Evolent Health, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>30050B101</cusip>
    <isin>US30050B1017</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve the compensation of our named executive officers for 2025 on an advisory basis.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G36738105</cusip>
    <isin>KYG367381053</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers in 2025</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>161477.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>161477.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Gossamer Bio, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>38341P102</cusip>
    <isin>US38341P1021</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>16000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>16000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>iHeartMedia, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45174J509</cusip>
    <isin>US45174J5092</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61374.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61374.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kaiser Aluminum Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>483007704</cusip>
    <isin>US4830077040</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>54534.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>54534.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>514766104</cusip>
    <isin>US5147661046</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory proposal on the executive compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MasterBrand, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>57638P104</cusip>
    <isin>US57638P1049</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory resolution to approve the compensation of MasterBrand's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>291352.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Navient Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>63938C108</cusip>
    <isin>US63938C1080</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to Navient-named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>355000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>355000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Navient Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>63938C108</cusip>
    <isin>US63938C1080</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To recommend, by non-binding vote, the frequency of executive compensation votes.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>355000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>355000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ooma, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>683416101</cusip>
    <isin>US6834161019</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers as described in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>57100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>57100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>703481101</cusip>
    <isin>US7034811015</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of Patterson-UTI's compensation of its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>956632.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>956632.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>69353Y103</cusip>
    <isin>US69353Y1038</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>428853.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>428853.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pulmonx Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>745848101</cusip>
    <isin>US7458481014</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct a non-binding advisory vote to approve our executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Talos Energy Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87484T108</cusip>
    <isin>US87484T1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company's Named Executive Officers' compensation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>488379.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>488379.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Trane Technologies plc</issuerName>
    <cusip>G8994E103</cusip>
    <isin>IE00BK9ZQ967</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6280.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6280.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>VAALCO Energy, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>91851C201</cusip>
    <isin>US91851C2017</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>65349.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>334651.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>65349.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>921659108</cusip>
    <isin>US9216591084</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Vera Bradley, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92335C106</cusip>
    <isin>US92335C1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>229888.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>229888.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Viemed Healthcare, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92663R105</cusip>
    <isin>CA92663R1055</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation To consider and, if thought appropriate, to pass an ordinary resolution (the text of which is disclosed in Section 10(v) of the Management Information and Proxy Circular) to approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the Say-on-Pay Resolution, as more particularly described in the Management Information and Proxy Circular.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25391.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25391.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Vince Holding Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92719W207</cusip>
    <isin>US92719W2070</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/04/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>55663.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>55663.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Airbnb, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>009066101</cusip>
    <isin>US0090661010</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Alphabet Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>02079K305</cusip>
    <isin>US02079K3059</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve compensation awarded to named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34990.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34990.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03969T109</cusip>
    <isin>US03969T1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the resolution approving the Company's Named Executive Officer compensation, as provided in Proposal Number 2 of the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>36499.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>HF Foods Group Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>40417F109</cusip>
    <isin>US40417F1093</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>38826.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>38826.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>HF Foods Group Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>40417F109</cusip>
    <isin>US40417F1093</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on frequency of the advisory approval of the compensation of our executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>38826.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>38826.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Inogen, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45780L104</cusip>
    <isin>US45780L1044</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>165051.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>165051.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>JAKKS Pacific, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>47012E403</cusip>
    <isin>US47012E4035</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>77572.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>77572.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sutro Biopharma, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>869367201</cusip>
    <isin>US8693672011</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4290.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4290.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tecogen Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87876P201</cusip>
    <isin>US87876P2011</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on a non-binding advisory vote basis, the compensation paid to named executive officers of the Company for 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32148.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>900.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32148.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tecogen Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87876P201</cusip>
    <isin>US87876P2011</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on a non-binding advisory basis the frequency of the stockholder advisory vote on the approval of the compensation paid to named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32148.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>900.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32148.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Yelp Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>985817105</cusip>
    <isin>US9858171054</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Yelp's named executive officers, as disclosed in the accompanying Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>44485.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>75515.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>44485.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>International Seaways, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>Y41053102</cusip>
    <isin>MHY410531021</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval by an advisory vote of the compensation paid to the Named Executive Officers of the Company for 2025 as described in the Company's Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>301.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>175158.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>301.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>878972108</cusip>
    <isin>US8789721086</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Titan Machinery Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88830R101</cusip>
    <isin>US88830R1014</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote on a non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>67100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>67100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>046513206</cusip>
    <isin>US0465132068</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>19291.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>13400.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>19291.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cabaletta Bio, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12674W109</cusip>
    <isin>US12674W1099</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>114518.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>152854.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>114518.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Exagen Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>30068X103</cusip>
    <isin>US30068X1037</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve by advisory vote the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in this proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>87402.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>87402.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hooker Furnishings Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>439038100</cusip>
    <isin>US4390381006</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12564.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12564.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Humacyte, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>44486Q103</cusip>
    <isin>US44486Q1031</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to Humacyte, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>238.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>159762.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>238.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Humacyte, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>44486Q103</cusip>
    <isin>US44486Q1031</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the compensation paid to Humacyte, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>238.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>159762.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>238.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Medallion Financial Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>583928106</cusip>
    <isin>US5839281061</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the 2025 compensation of Medallion Financial Corp.'s named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Medallion Financial Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>583928106</cusip>
    <isin>US5839281061</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2025 COMPENSATION OF MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>111103.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>111103.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pacira Biosciences, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>695127100</cusip>
    <isin>US6951271005</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>211300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pacira Biosciences, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>695127100</cusip>
    <isin>US6951271005</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>211300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Portillo's Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>73642K106</cusip>
    <isin>US73642K1060</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>212200.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Prelude Therapeutics Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>74065P101</cusip>
    <isin>US74065P1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the 2025 compensation for the company's named executive officers (say-on-pay).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>53500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>53500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Prelude Therapeutics Incorporated</issuerName>
    <cusip>74065P101</cusip>
    <isin>US74065P1012</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the frequency of advisory votes on named executive officer compensation (say-on-frequency).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>53500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>53500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Purple Innovation, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74640Y304</cusip>
    <isin>US74640Y3045</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers as set forth in our Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Quanterix Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>74766Q101</cusip>
    <isin>US74766Q1013</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>68226.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>68226.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Seres Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>81750R201</cusip>
    <isin>US81750R2013</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Seritage Growth Properties</issuerName>
    <cusip>81752R100</cusip>
    <isin>US81752R1005</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory, non-binding resolution to approve the Company's executive compensation program for our named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Taboola.com Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>M8744T106</cusip>
    <isin>IL0011754137</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory proposal on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>828000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>828000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TELA Bio, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>872381108</cusip>
    <isin>US8723811084</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>The Lovesac Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>54738L109</cusip>
    <isin>US54738L1098</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide advisory approval of the Company's fiscal 2026 compensation for its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>31500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92915B106</cusip>
    <isin>US92915B1061</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>86859.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>600.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>86859.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ZipRecruiter, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>98980B103</cusip>
    <isin>US98980B1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>120000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>120000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>020772109</cusip>
    <isin>US0207721095</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>78525.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>78525.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ALX Oncology Holdings Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00166B105</cusip>
    <isin>US00166B1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>226072.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>226072.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03843E104</cusip>
    <isin>US03843E1047</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Arq, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00770C101</cusip>
    <isin>US00770C1018</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative discussion as set forth under the Executive Compensation section of the proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>74780.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>74780.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ascent Industries Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>871565107</cusip>
    <isin>US8715651076</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>17800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>17800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Caterpillar, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>149123101</cusip>
    <isin>US1491231015</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3640.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3640.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Citi Trends, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>17306X102</cusip>
    <isin>US17306X1028</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve, on a non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as set forth in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Clean Energy Fuels Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>184499101</cusip>
    <isin>US1844991018</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>600000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>600000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Comcast Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>20030N101</cusip>
    <isin>US20030N1019</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>71500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>71500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>20848V105</cusip>
    <isin>US20848V1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>27945.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>31778.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>27945.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Expro Group Holdings N.V.</issuerName>
    <cusip>G3314M109</cusip>
    <isin>KYG3314M1096</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on a non-binding advisory basis the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2025;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>398934.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>398934.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>31447P100</cusip>
    <isin>CA31447P1009</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION To vote, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, on the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>108005.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>108005.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>31447P100</cusip>
    <isin>CA31447P1009</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE To vote, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, on the frequency of advisory votes on the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>108005.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>108005.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>42727J102</cusip>
    <isin>US42727J1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>98100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>98100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>42727J102</cusip>
    <isin>US42727J1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>98100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>98100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Hudson Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>444144109</cusip>
    <isin>US4441441098</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>303554.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>303554.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>49721T507</cusip>
    <isin>US49721T5074</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>KVH Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>482738101</cusip>
    <isin>US4827381017</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our named executive officers in 2025; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>141200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>141200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>53566P109</cusip>
    <isin>US53566P1093</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>9600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>211400.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>LivaNova Plc</issuerName>
    <cusip>G5509L101</cusip>
    <isin>GB00BYMT0J19</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Ordinary Resolution: To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's compensation of its named executive officers (&quot;U.S. Say on Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>55083R203</cusip>
    <isin>US55083R2031</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>18000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>18000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>63886Q109</cusip>
    <isin>US63886Q1094</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>117354.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>117354.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Nkarta, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>65487U108</cusip>
    <isin>US65487U1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation paid to the company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>107800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>107800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Nkarta, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>65487U108</cusip>
    <isin>US65487U1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>107800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>107800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>667746101</cusip>
    <isin>US6677461013</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, Named Executive Officer compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>34500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ovid Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>690469101</cusip>
    <isin>US6904691010</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4200.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4200.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ramaco Resources, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75134P501</cusip>
    <isin>US75134P5017</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid by the Company to its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>45.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>45.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ramaco Resources, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>75134P600</cusip>
    <isin>US75134P6007</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid by the Company to its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Repay Holdings Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>76029L100</cusip>
    <isin>US76029L1008</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>120000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>120000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SandRidge Energy, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>80007P869</cusip>
    <isin>US80007P8692</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, in a non-binding vote, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers during 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>90550.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>90550.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Shoe Carnival, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>824889109</cusip>
    <isin>US8248891090</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory (non-binding) vote, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>84312.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>84312.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SkinHealth Systems Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88331L108</cusip>
    <isin>US88331L1089</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>459293.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>13939.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>459293.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Solid Biosciences Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83422E204</cusip>
    <isin>US83422E2046</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval of an advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20460.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20460.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sphere Entertainment Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>55826T102</cusip>
    <isin>US55826T1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35630.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>63370.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35630.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sphere Entertainment Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>55826T102</cusip>
    <isin>US55826T1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of, on an advisory basis, the frequency of the future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35630.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>63370.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35630.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tilly's, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>886885102</cusip>
    <isin>US8868851028</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5723.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>15177.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5723.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Usio, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>917313108</cusip>
    <isin>US9173131080</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to our Named Executive Officers for the year ended December 31, 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>101000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>101000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Valaris Limited</issuerName>
    <cusip>G9460G101</cusip>
    <isin>BMG9460G1015</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on a non-binding advisory basis the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12783.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7617.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12783.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>908 Devices Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>65443P102</cusip>
    <isin>US65443P1021</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>50500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>908 Devices Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>65443P102</cusip>
    <isin>US65443P1021</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold an advisory vote on the frequency of holding future non-binding advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>50500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Annexon, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03589W102</cusip>
    <isin>US03589W1027</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>57800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>57800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04216R102</cusip>
    <isin>US04216R1023</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>44682.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>44682.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04216R102</cusip>
    <isin>US04216R1023</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory resolution on the frequency of shareholder vote (every one, two or three years) relating to the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>44682.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>44682.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BJ's Restaurants, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>09180C106</cusip>
    <isin>US09180C1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory and non-binding basis, of the compensation of named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>22820.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>27180.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>22820.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>221015100</cusip>
    <isin>US2210151005</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.</issuerName>
    <cusip>36237H101</cusip>
    <isin>US36237H1014</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers:</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>227000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>227000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>INNOVATE Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45784J303</cusip>
    <isin>US45784J3032</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (the &quot;Say on Pay Vote&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Luxfer Holdings PLC</issuerName>
    <cusip>G5698W116</cusip>
    <isin>GB00BNK03D49</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers for the year ended December 31, 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Luxfer Holdings PLC</issuerName>
    <cusip>G5698W116</cusip>
    <isin>GB00BNK03D49</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the frequency of &quot;Say-on-Pay&quot; votes.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>55933J203</cusip>
    <isin>US55933J2033</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as set forth in the &quot;Executive Compensation&quot; section in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>152454.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>152454.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>609839105</cusip>
    <isin>US6098391054</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1530.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1530.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>729139105</cusip>
    <isin>US7291391057</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the resolution approving Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>553630.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>553630.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ponce Financial Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>732344106</cusip>
    <isin>US7323441060</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory and non-binding basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Puma Biotechnology, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74587V107</cusip>
    <isin>US74587V1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of Puma Biotechnology, Inc.'s named executive officers as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>571300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>571300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SANUWAVE Health, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>80303D305</cusip>
    <isin>US80303D3052</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory, non-binding vote, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1999.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>38780.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1999.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Stagwell Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>85256A109</cusip>
    <isin>US85256A1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12256.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>313144.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12256.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>TechTarget, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>87874R308</cusip>
    <isin>US87874R3084</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Thryv Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>886029206</cusip>
    <isin>US8860292064</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>91359V107</cusip>
    <isin>US91359V1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the 2026 Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>149617.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>149617.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Victoria's Secret &amp; Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>926400102</cusip>
    <isin>US9264001028</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>226248.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>226248.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Victoria's Secret &amp; Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>926400102</cusip>
    <isin>US9264001028</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92766K403</cusip>
    <isin>US92766K4031</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15788.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>69212.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15788.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92766K403</cusip>
    <isin>US92766K4031</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15788.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>69212.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15788.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>VirnetX Holding Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>92823T207</cusip>
    <isin>US92823T2078</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2350.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2350.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Visteon Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>92839U206</cusip>
    <isin>US92839U2069</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Provide advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3752.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>64748.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3752.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Whitehawk Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00032Q104</cusip>
    <isin>US00032Q1040</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers identified in the 2025 Summary Compensation Table in the &quot;Executive Compensation&quot; section of the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>215284.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>215284.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Abeona Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00289Y206</cusip>
    <isin>US00289Y2063</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>50000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>816212302</cusip>
    <isin>US8162123025</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding and advisory basis, a resolution approving the compensation of Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.'s named executive officers, as described in the accompanying proxy statement under &quot;Executive and Director Compensation.&quot;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Chegg, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>163092109</cusip>
    <isin>US1630921096</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>329700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>329700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Encore Capital Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>292554102</cusip>
    <isin>US2925541029</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>67500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Encore Capital Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>292554102</cusip>
    <isin>US2925541029</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding vote on the frequency of non-binding stockholder vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>67500.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Fate Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>31189P102</cusip>
    <isin>US31189P1021</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>185000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>185000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NewtekOne, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>652526203</cusip>
    <isin>US6525262035</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>29700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>29700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Protara Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74365U107</cusip>
    <isin>US74365U1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>70330.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>70330.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Protara Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74365U107</cusip>
    <isin>US74365U1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Vote, on an advisory basis, as to whether the stockholder advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers, (i.e., Proposal 3) should occur every one, two or three years</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>70330.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>70330.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Q32 Bio Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>746964105</cusip>
    <isin>US7469641051</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers; and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12613.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12613.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>WW International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>98262P200</cusip>
    <isin>US98262P2002</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4204.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>25312.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4204.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00848K309</cusip>
    <isin>US00848K3095</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Helios Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>42328H109</cusip>
    <isin>US42328H1095</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>30000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AMC Global Media Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00164V103</cusip>
    <isin>US00164V1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on Named Executive Officer compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>299799.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>134834.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>299799.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Well Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>03044L204</cusip>
    <isin>US03044L2043</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in executive compensation and the related compensation tables and narrative disclosure in the Company's proxy statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>47989.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>47989.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ATN International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00215F107</cusip>
    <isin>US00215F1075</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold an advisory vote (known as a &quot;Say on Pay&quot; vote) to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>54100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>54100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BayCom Corp</issuerName>
    <cusip>07272M107</cusip>
    <isin>US07272M1071</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>48952.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>48952.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>174903104</cusip>
    <isin>US1749031043</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory proposal on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>87649.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>87649.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Citizens, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>174740100</cusip>
    <isin>US1747401008</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, executive compensation (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;); and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>243201.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>12730.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>243201.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>comScore, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>20564W204</cusip>
    <isin>US20564W2044</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation paid to the company's named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>890.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>890.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Five Below, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>33829M101</cusip>
    <isin>US33829M1018</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the Company's Named Executive Officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5308.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5308.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Inseego Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>45782B302</cusip>
    <isin>US45782B3024</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, in an advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as presented in the proxy statement</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6922.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>65878.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6922.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>46333X108</cusip>
    <isin>US46333X1081</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation paid to the named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>365493.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>365493.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lakeland Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>511795106</cusip>
    <isin>US5117951062</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6630.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4827.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6630.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>M-tron Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>55380K109</cusip>
    <isin>US55380K1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory resolution regarding the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>6334.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PENN Entertainment, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>707569109</cusip>
    <isin>US7075691094</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>305400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>305400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>QuidelOrtho Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>219798105</cusip>
    <isin>US2197981051</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of, on an advisory basis, the compensation of QuidelOrtho's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>62800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>93300.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>62800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>RxSight, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>78349D107</cusip>
    <isin>US78349D1072</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers identified in the 2025 Summary Compensation Table in the &quot;Executive Compensation&quot; section of the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Sypris Solutions, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>871655106</cusip>
    <isin>US8716551069</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>65204.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>65204.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Tidewater Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88642R109</cusip>
    <isin>US88642R1095</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say on Pay Vote - An advisory vote to approve executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>33267.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Twilio Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>90138F102</cusip>
    <isin>US90138F1021</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>14600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>14600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Virco Mfg. Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>927651109</cusip>
    <isin>US9276511097</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>37700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>19400.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>37700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>98943L107</cusip>
    <isin>US98943L1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>77300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>77300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>35104E100</cusip>
    <isin>US35104E1001</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory, non-binding basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (&quot;say-on-pay vote&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Alector, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>014442107</cusip>
    <isin>US0144421072</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>142500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>142500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Annovis Bio, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03615A108</cusip>
    <isin>US03615A1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory (non-binding) proposal on our executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>33577.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Annovis Bio, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>03615A108</cusip>
    <isin>US03615A1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory (non-binding) proposal regarding the frequency with which stockholders should vote on our executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>4100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>33577.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Codexis, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>192005106</cusip>
    <isin>US1920051067</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>125908.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>125908.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Designer Brands Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>250565108</cusip>
    <isin>US2505651081</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to our named executive officers in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>285600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>285600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>eBay Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>278642103</cusip>
    <isin>US2786421030</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>32300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>32300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Editas Medicine, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>28106W103</cusip>
    <isin>US28106W1036</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>126000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>126000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Empire Petroleum Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>292034303</cusip>
    <isin>US2920343033</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>7763.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>537.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>7763.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Expedia Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>30212P303</cusip>
    <isin>US30212P3038</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of Expedia Group's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>10050.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10050.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>inTEST Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>461147100</cusip>
    <isin>US4611471008</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25832.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25832.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>LendingTree, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>52603B107</cusip>
    <isin>US52603B1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve LendingTree, Inc.'s executive compensation (say-on-pay).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lifeway Foods, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>531914109</cusip>
    <isin>US5319141090</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>12500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>12500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Movado Group, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>624580106</cusip>
    <isin>US6245801062</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the Proxy Statement under &quot;Executive Compensation&quot;.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>120553.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>120553.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>63909J108</cusip>
    <isin>US63909J1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval on an advisory basis of the compensation of our named executive officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the &quot;Say on Pay Vote&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>130000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>130000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>63909J108</cusip>
    <isin>US63909J1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval on an advisory basis of the frequency of future Say on Pay Votes.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>130000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>130000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Serina Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>81751A108</cusip>
    <isin>US81751A1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers (the &quot;Say-on-Pay Proposal&quot;);</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2495.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2495.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Serina Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>81751A108</cusip>
    <isin>US81751A1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers (the &quot;Say-on-Pay Frequency Proposal&quot;); and</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2495.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2495.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Solitario Resources Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>8342EP107</cusip>
    <isin>US8342EP1070</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation RESOLVED THAT: Solitario shareholders approve the compensation of Solitario's Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement, pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission set forth in Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including, but not limited to, the &quot;Executive Compensation&quot; section, the compensation tables, and any related material disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the 2026 annual meeting.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>89500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>89500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>T1 Energy Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>35834F104</cusip>
    <isin>US35834F1049</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>19600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>55000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>19600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Vertiv Holdings Co.</issuerName>
    <cusip>92537N108</cusip>
    <isin>US92537N1081</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/17/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AdaptHealth Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00653Q102</cusip>
    <isin>US00653Q1022</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say-on-Pay - Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to AdaptHealth's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>251278.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>132122.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>251278.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>019770106</cusip>
    <isin>US0197701065</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>250000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>250000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>019770106</cusip>
    <isin>US0197701065</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the preferred frequency of stockholder advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>250000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>250000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Anika Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>035255108</cusip>
    <isin>US0352551081</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>17500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>17500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>04683R106</cusip>
    <isin>US04683R1068</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>21203.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>109697.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>21203.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>BK Technologies Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>05587G203</cusip>
    <isin>US05587G2030</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11814.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11814.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Burke &amp; Herbert Financial Services Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12135Y108</cusip>
    <isin>US12135Y1082</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23986.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>11614.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23986.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Burke &amp; Herbert Financial Services Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12135Y108</cusip>
    <isin>US12135Y1082</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding advisory proposal on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23986.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>11614.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23986.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Cadiz Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>127537207</cusip>
    <isin>US1275372076</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy materials.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>52568.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>52568.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Contango Silver &amp; Gold Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>21077F100</cusip>
    <isin>US21077F1003</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Contango Silver &amp; Gold Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>21077F100</cusip>
    <isin>US21077F1003</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct a non-binding, advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>11400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>11400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Delta Air Lines, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>247361702</cusip>
    <isin>US2473617023</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Delta's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>38900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>38900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Douglas Elliman Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>25961D105</cusip>
    <isin>US25961D1054</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on executive compensation (the say-on-pay vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>663245.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>663245.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>eHealth, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>28238P109</cusip>
    <isin>US28238P1093</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers of eHealth, Inc.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>23100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>23100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Genco Shipping &amp; Trading Limited</issuerName>
    <cusip>Y2685T131</cusip>
    <isin>MHY2685T1313</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding, advisory resolution regarding executive compensation of Genco's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>130900.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>130900.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Genco Shipping &amp; Trading Limited</issuerName>
    <cusip>Y2685T131</cusip>
    <isin>MHY2685T1313</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding, advisory resolution regarding the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>GrowGeneration Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>39986L109</cusip>
    <isin>US39986L1098</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide an advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>100801.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>100801.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Lifetime Brands, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>53222Q103</cusip>
    <isin>US53222Q1031</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, THE 2025 COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>87986.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>2100.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>87986.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NetSol Technologies, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>64115A402</cusip>
    <isin>US64115A4022</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2500.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2500.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NextCure, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>65343E207</cusip>
    <isin>US65343E2072</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid by Company to its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>3141.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>3141.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Omeros Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>682143102</cusip>
    <isin>US6821431029</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of advisory resolution on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>25000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Rackspace Technology, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>750102105</cusip>
    <isin>US7501021056</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>260000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>868459108</cusip>
    <isin>US8684591089</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>48000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>48000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Titan International, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>88830M102</cusip>
    <isin>US88830M1027</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the 2025 compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>183700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>183700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>World Kinect Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>981475106</cusip>
    <isin>US9814751064</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>159600.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ACRES Commercial Realty Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00489Q102</cusip>
    <isin>US00489Q1022</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>APPROVE THE NON-BINDING RESOLUTION ON COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>408.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4858.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>408.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AdvanSix Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>00773T101</cusip>
    <isin>US00773T1016</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Acacia Research Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>003881307</cusip>
    <isin>US0038813079</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the accompanying Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>263300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>263300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Alto Ingredients, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>021513106</cusip>
    <isin>US0215131063</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve our executive compensation (&quot;say-on-pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>77000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>77000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Bakkt, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>05759B305</cusip>
    <isin>US05759B3050</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>26389.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>5221.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>26389.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CorMedix Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>21900C308</cusip>
    <isin>US21900C3088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve on a non-binding advisory basis the compensation of our named executive officers for 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>28069.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>162831.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>28069.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Green Dot Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>39304D102</cusip>
    <isin>US39304D1028</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the transaction-related compensation payments that will or may be paid to named executive officers of Green Dot in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>70000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>70000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Orchestra Biomed Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68572M106</cusip>
    <isin>US68572M1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Adoption of an advisory (non-binding) resolution approving the compensation of our &quot;named executive officers&quot;.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>70600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>70600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Orchestra Biomed Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>68572M106</cusip>
    <isin>US68572M1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote on the frequency of future advisory (non-binding) votes on the compensation of our &quot;named executive officers&quot;.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>70600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>70600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Spero Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>84833T103</cusip>
    <isin>US84833T1034</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve by an advisory vote the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>114800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>114800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Willis Lease Finance Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>970646105</cusip>
    <isin>US9706461053</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Cast an advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>20668.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>925.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>20668.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Healthcare REIT, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>398182303</cusip>
    <isin>US3981823038</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>35000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Shared Hospital Services</issuerName>
    <cusip>029595105</cusip>
    <isin>US0295951059</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>53896.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>53896.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>C4 Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>12529R107</cusip>
    <isin>US12529R1077</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To cast a non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>131100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>131100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Foghorn Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>344174107</cusip>
    <isin>US3441741077</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Foghorn's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>74600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>74600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Foghorn Therapeutics Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>344174107</cusip>
    <isin>US3441741077</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of Foghorn's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>74600.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>74600.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>359616109</cusip>
    <isin>US3596161097</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>5400.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>5400.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NVIDIA Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>67066G104</cusip>
    <isin>US67066G1040</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of our executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>68746.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>68746.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>714167103</cusip>
    <isin>US7141671039</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>38110.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>38110.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Synchrony Financial</issuerName>
    <cusip>87165B103</cusip>
    <isin>US87165B1035</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50700.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50700.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Allegiant Travel Company</issuerName>
    <cusip>01748X102</cusip>
    <isin>US01748X1028</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of advisory resolution approving executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>57947.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>57947.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Laird Superfood, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50736T102</cusip>
    <isin>US50736T1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Laird Superfood, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>50736T102</cusip>
    <isin>US50736T1025</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, the frequency of holding a future advisory vote an executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>15000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mammoth Energy Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>56155L108</cusip>
    <isin>US56155L1089</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>91000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>91000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Mammoth Energy Services, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>56155L108</cusip>
    <isin>US56155L1089</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of holding an advisory vote on the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>91000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>91000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Myomo, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>62857J201</cusip>
    <isin>US62857J2015</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve in an advisory (non-binding) vote, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>6100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>6100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Northfield Bancorp, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>66611T108</cusip>
    <isin>US66611T1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation that may become payable to the named executive officers of Northfield Bancorp, Inc. in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>101800.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>101800.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Protalix Biotherapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>74365A309</cusip>
    <isin>US74365A3095</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement that accompanies this notice;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>189100.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>189100.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SCYNEXIS, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>811292309</cusip>
    <isin>US8112923094</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on an advisory basis, on the compensation paid to SCYNEXIS's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>740.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>740.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SCYNEXIS, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>811292309</cusip>
    <isin>US8112923094</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on an advisory basis, on the frequency of future advisory voting on the compensation paid to SCYNEXIS's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>740.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>740.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Skillsoft Corp.</issuerName>
    <cusip>83066P309</cusip>
    <isin>US83066P3091</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2269.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>16731.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2269.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Terex Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>880779103</cusip>
    <isin>US8807791038</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>40000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Virginia National Bankshares Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>928031103</cusip>
    <isin>US9280311039</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/25/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) approval of the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>8208.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>8208.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>02553E106</cusip>
    <isin>US02553E1064</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the Fiscal 2025 compensation of the Company's named executive officers (&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot; vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>80000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>80000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>09203E105</cusip>
    <isin>US09203E1055</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>543300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>543300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>09203E105</cusip>
    <isin>US09203E1055</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding, advisory vote on the preferred frequency of future non-binding, advisory votes to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>543300.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>543300.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Security National Financial Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>814785309</cusip>
    <isin>US8147853092</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>178687.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>178687.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Select Medical Holdings Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>81619Q105</cusip>
    <isin>US81619Q1058</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and vote on the proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that will or may become payable by the Company to its named executive officers in connection with the Merger (the &quot;Compensation Proposal&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>125780.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>125780.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Signet Jewelers Limited</issuerName>
    <cusip>G81276100</cusip>
    <isin>BMG812761002</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement (the &quot;Say-on-Pay&quot; vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>50616.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>72884.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50616.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>United Therapeutics Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>91307C102</cusip>
    <isin>US91307C1027</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>2620.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2620.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Barnwell Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>068221100</cusip>
    <isin>US0682211000</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Barnwell Industries, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>068221100</cusip>
    <isin>US0682211000</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation;</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ONE YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Devon Energy Corporation</issuerName>
    <cusip>25179M103</cusip>
    <isin>US25179M1036</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>76002.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>76002.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.</issuerName>
    <cusip>71601V105</cusip>
    <isin>US71601V1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/30/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>573000.000000</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>AGAINST</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>25000.000000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
</proxyVoteTable>
