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These are Restricted Share Units granted pursuant to the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors - the number of shares awarded is based on the closing price on 03/29/2024 of $13.92. The units settle only in stock.
Reflects the acquisition of 840.143 dividend equivalent units received during the first quarter of 2024 pursuant to the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.
By: W. Drew Hammond For: Benjamin S. Butcher
2024-04-01