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        <remarks>Sales that were executed on October 12, 2026 are being reported on this Form 144 filed on October 13, 2026 given the EDGAR system was not accepting filings on October 12, 2026 in observance of the federal holiday.</remarks>
        <noticeSignature>
            <noticeDate>10/12/2026</noticeDate>
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            <signature>/s/ Todd DuChene</signature>
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