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                    <ns2:street1>1 New York Plaza</ns2:street1>
                    <ns2:street2>8th Floor</ns2:street2>
                    <ns2:city>New York</ns2:city>
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            <acquiredDate>02/19/2026</acquiredDate>
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            <paymentDate>02/19/2026</paymentDate>
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        <noticeSignature>
            <noticeDate>02/20/2026</noticeDate>
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