The Plan received a determination letter from the IRS dated August 28, 2014, stating that the Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the
IRC and, therefore, the related trust is exempt from taxation. Subsequent to this determination by the IRS, the Plan was amended and
restated. Once qualified, the Plan is required to operate in conformity with the IRC to maintain its qualification. The Plan Administrator will
take the necessary steps, if any, to maintain the Plan’s operations in compliance with the IRC.
U.S. GAAP requires Plan management to evaluate uncertain tax positions taken by the Plan. The financial statement effects of a tax position
are recognized when the position is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, to be sustained upon examination by the IRS. The
Plan Administrator has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Plan, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2025, there are no uncertain
positions taken or expected to be taken. The Plan has recognized no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Plan is subject
to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the IRS may nonetheless audit the Plan to ensure it has been operated in accordance with the Plan document and applicable laws.
As of December 31, 2025, the Plan maintained two GIC related investment options, the Voya Fixed Account issued by VRIAC (a party-in-
interest) and the Stable Value Option. The contract underlying these investment options are considered to be fully benefit responsive in
accordance with ASC Topic 962, “Plan Accounting - Defined Contribution Pension Plans.” As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the contract
value of the investment in insurance contracts was $32,283,729 and $35,471,958, respectively.
The crediting interest rates to participants for the Voya Fixed Account contract PHZ993 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 3.00%. The
guaranteed minimum crediting interest rates for the contract for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 3.00%. VRIAC makes this
guarantee, and although VRIAC may credit a higher interest rate, the credited rate will not fall below the lifetime guaranteed minimum of
3.00%.
VRIAC’s determination of credited interest rates reflects a number of factors, including mortality and expense risks, interest rate guarantees,
the investment income earned on invested assets and the amortization of any capital gains and/or losses realized on the sale of invested assets.
A market value adjustment may apply to amounts withdrawn at the request of the contract holder.
Certain events limit the ability of the Plan to transact at contract value with the issuer. Such events include the following: (i) amendments to
the Plan documents (including complete or partial Plan termination or merger with another plan) (ii) changes to Plan’s prohibition on
competing investment options or deletion of equity wash provisions; or (iii) the failure of the trust to qualify for exemption from federal
income taxes or any required prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA. The Plan Administrator does not believe that the occurrence of
any such event which would limit the Plan’s ability to transact at contract value with participants is probable.
VRIAC has the option to payout 100% of the current value of the contract after completion of five contract years.
The underlying investment of the Stable Value Option consists of the Separate Account GIC contract ST-14698 (the "Contract") issued by
VRIAC (a party-in-interest). The earnings of the Contract is based on an interest rate applied to each participant’s outstanding balance. The
interest rates are analyzed and may be reset by the GIC issuer semi-annually for the Contract.
Premature termination in whole or in part of the Contract is at the discretion of the Plan Sponsor and generally involves a payment adjusted to
its fair value. The Contract permits a book value corridor through which a threshold percentage of the contract balance is available at book
value in the event of certain employer actions such as spinoffs, divestitures, corporate relocations, layoffs, retirement incentive programs, the
creation of a competing investment option, or partial or total plan terminations. Clone contracts are generally available subject to underwriting
considerations to be issued to a takeover entity. In addition, the contracts generally provide for book value to be preserved if the withdrawal of
funds from the contract is made over a protracted period described in the contract (“book value settlement”).
The interest credited to participants in the Contract for year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 2.96% and 2.21%, respectively . The
Contract has no minimum crediting interest rate, no restrictions on the use of Plan assets and there are no valuation reserves recorded to adjust
contract amounts. Fund performance, net cash flows of the Plan investments, and duration of assets are factors that could influence the
average interest credited rate.
Certain events limit the ability of the Plan to transact at contract value with the issuer. Such events include the following: (i) amendments to
the Plan documents (including complete or partial Plan termination or merger with another plan) (ii) changes to the Plan’s prohibition on
competing investment options or deletion of equity wash provisions; or (iii) the failure of the trust to qualify for exemption from federal
income taxes or any required prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA. The Plan Administrator does not believe that the occurrence of
any such event which would limit the Plan’s ability to transact at contract value with participants is probable.
The GIC issuer may discontinue the contract with the Plan under the following circumstances: