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        <com:street1>575 ANTON BLVD</com:street1>
        <com:street2>STE 1100</com:street2>
        <com:city>COSTA MESA</com:city>
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        <com:zipCode>92626</com:zipCode>
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      <nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>LION FUND II, L.P.</nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>
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        <name>Wells Fargo</name>
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          <com:street1>280 Park Ave</com:street1>
          <com:street2>Floor 28</com:street2>
          <com:city>New York</com:city>
          <com:stateOrCountry>NY</com:stateOrCountry>
          <com:zipCode>10017</com:zipCode>
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      <approxSaleDate>06/26/2026</approxSaleDate>
      <securitiesExchangeName>NASDAQ</securitiesExchangeName>
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      <acquiredDate>06/28/2023</acquiredDate>
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      <isGiftTransaction>N</isGiftTransaction>
      <amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>4000000</amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>
      <paymentDate>06/28/2023</paymentDate>
      <natureOfPayment>Cash</natureOfPayment>
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    <nothingToReportFlagOnSecuritiesSoldInPast3Months>Y</nothingToReportFlagOnSecuritiesSoldInPast3Months>
    <remarks>The aggregate market value is as of the close of business on 06/25/2026. The number of securities outstanding is as of 05/01/2026. The approximate date of sale is between 06/26/2026 through 09/24/2026. The shares proposed to be sold were acquired and paid for between 06/28/2023 and 08/08/2023.</remarks>
    <noticeSignature>
      <noticeDate>06/26/2026</noticeDate>
      <signature>/s/ Sardar Biglari</signature>
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