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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 12/15/2023 of $14.49. The units settle only in stock.
Reflects the acquisition of 556.8954 dividend equivalent units received during the third quarter of 2023 and 690.0211 dividend equivalent units received during the fourth quarter of 2023 pursuant to the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.
By: W. Drew Hammond For: Anthony L. Winns
2023-12-18