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        <remarks>The securities to be sold were acquired upon the vesting of restricted and performance stock units on 06/18/2020 and 02/18/2023.</remarks>
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            <noticeDate>09/19/2025</noticeDate>
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                <planAdoptionDate>12/06/2024</planAdoptionDate>
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