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    <own:remarks>THE SALE PROPOSED ON THIS FORM WAS A SALE EFFECTED SOLELY TO COVER REQUIRED TAXES AND FEES DUE UPON THE VESTING AND SETTLEMENT OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS.</own:remarks>
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      <own:noticeDate>08/20/2026</own:noticeDate>
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