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b) This Registration Statement also registers additional securities to be offered or issued upon adjustments or changes made to registered securities by reason of any stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions as permitted by Rule 416(a) and Rule 416(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

c) Estimated in accordance with Rules 457(h) and Rule 457(c) solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee. The maximum price per Security and the maximum aggregate offering price are based on the average of the high and low sale price of the Registrant's common stock as reported on the NYSE American on August 7, 2026, which date is within five business days of the filing of this Registration Statement.</ffd:OfferingNote>
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