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The information set forth in rows 11 and 13 of the cover pages to this Schedule 13D is incorporated by reference. The percentage set forth in row 13 is based on 1,774,882 outstanding shares of Common Stock as of November 7, 2025 as reported by the Issuer in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2025.</percentageOfClassSecurities>
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