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<remarks>Reflects shares sold by Ara K. Hovnanian and Sossie K. Najarian, as Trustees of the Trust for the benefit of Talene Tavit Baroyan under Agreement dated as of May 19, 2004.</remarks>
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<noticeDate>08/27/2024</noticeDate>
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