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    <issuerName>AMERICA'S CAR-MART, INC.</issuerName>
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    <meetingDate>09/25/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory resolution regarding the Company's compensation of its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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    <issuerName>VISA INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US92826C8394</isin>
    <meetingDate>01/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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    <issuerName>FIRST FOUNDATION INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US32026V1044</isin>
    <meetingDate>02/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to First Foundation's named executive officers in connection with the merger.</voteDescription>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
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    <issuerName>I3 VERTICALS, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US46571Y1073</isin>
    <meetingDate>03/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and act upon a non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
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    <issuerName>PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US7436061052</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (&quot;Say-On-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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    <issuerName>NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US6658591044</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, by an advisory vote, of the 2025 compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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    <issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</issuerName>
    <isin>US3167731005</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote on approval of the Company's compensation of its named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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    <issuerName>TRUSTMARK CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US8984021027</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide advisory approval of Trustmark's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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    <issuerName>TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US89832Q1094</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve Truist's executive-compensation program.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>RENASANT CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US75970E1073</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Adoption, in a non-binding advisory vote, of a resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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    <issuerName>FIRST HORIZON CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US3205171057</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of an advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>METROPOLITAN BANK HOLDING CORP.</issuerName>
    <isin>US5917741044</isin>
    <meetingDate>04/29/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation for 2025</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesOnLoan>362</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US04911A1079</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the compensation of our named executive officers (an advisory, non-binding &quot;Say on Pay&quot; resolution)</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesOnLoan>2702344</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>BANC OF CALIFORNIA, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US05990K1060</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory and non-binding basis, of the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company's proxy statement for the Annual Meeting.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>369475</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>NATIONAL BANK HOLDINGS CORP</issuerName>
    <isin>US6337071046</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To adopt a resolution approving, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>304549</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US14040H1059</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on our Named Executive Officer compensation (&quot;Say on Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7520</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US14040H1059</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Stockholder proposal to require a shareholder vote on golden parachute arrangements.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7520</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>BEACON FINANCIAL CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US0846801076</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>22398</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>KEYCORP</issuerName>
    <isin>US4932671088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4319832</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>EAGLE BANCORP, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US2689481065</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve a non-binding, advisory resolution approving our named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1081162</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>TRADEWEB MARKETS INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US8926721064</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>157951</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>ALKAMI TECHNOLOGY INC</issuerName>
    <isin>US01644J1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, or NEOs.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesOnLoan>1247366</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>SEACOAST BANKING CORPORATION OF FLORIDA</issuerName>
    <isin>US8117078019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (Non-binding) Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>3471489</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES</issuerName>
    <isin>US7240782091</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the officers disclosed in the enclosed proxy statement, or say-on-pay vote.</voteDescription>
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        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesOnLoan>383418</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CVB FINANCIAL CORP.</issuerName>
    <isin>US1266001056</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of CVB Financial Corp.'s named executive officers (&quot;Say-On-Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>92472</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>BANNER CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US06652V2088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of Banner Corporation's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>29460</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>TRICO BANCSHARES</issuerName>
    <isin>US8960951064</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of the company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>145025</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US8085131055</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>SMARTFINANCIAL, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US83190L2088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of SmartFinancial's named executive officers as listed in these proxy materials.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>RBB BANCORP</issuerName>
    <isin>US74930B1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1749</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>PRIMIS FINANCIAL CORP.</issuerName>
    <isin>US74167B1098</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. To conduct a non-binding vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>35988</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC</issuerName>
    <isin>US72348N1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Pinnacle's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>45065</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC</issuerName>
    <isin>US72348N1090</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To recommend, on an advisory basis, that the compensation of Pinnacle's named executive officers be put to shareholders for their consideration every: one, two, or three years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>45065</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FB FINANCIAL CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US30257X1046</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Non-binding, advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>500297</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AMERIS BANCORP</issuerName>
    <isin>US03076K1088</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>996200</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US32055Y2019</isin>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Adoption of non-binding, advisory resolution on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>152471</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FLYWIRE CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US3024921039</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of Flywire Corporation's named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>677725</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>AMERANT BANCORP INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US0235761014</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers - Say-on-Pay.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>280810</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US0044981019</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>1994907</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>UWM HOLDINGS CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US91823B1098</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>72040</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NCR VOYIX CORPORATION</issuerName>
    <isin>US62886E1082</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding and advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as more particularly described in the proxy materials</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>732072</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US33751L1052</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/03/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>60087</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PAYMENTUS HOLDINGS, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US70439P1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>430230</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>PAYMENTUS HOLDINGS, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US70439P1084</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>A vote, on an advisory basis, as to whether the above &quot;say-on-pay&quot; vote should occur every one, two or three years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>430230</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.</issuerName>
    <isin>US8606301021</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (say on pay).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>27675</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A.</issuerName>
    <isin>US6494454001</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/09/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve, on a non-binding basis, compensation of our named executive officers disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>2970322</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>Q2 HOLDINGS INC</issuerName>
    <isin>US74736L1098</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>600197</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MARQETA, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US57142B1044</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>4338936</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US57060D1081</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the 2026 Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>1062647</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>670141</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>1062647</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FIDELITY NAT'L INFORMATION SERVICES,INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US31620M1062</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/10/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>564302</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US10948W1036</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>6957</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>SHIFT4 PAYMENTS, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US82452J1097</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>7926</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>NEWTEKONE, INC.</issuerName>
    <isin>US6525262035</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>12073</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MIAMI INTL HLDGS INC</issuerName>
    <isin>US59356Q1085</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>46691</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>MIAMI INTL HLDGS INC</issuerName>
    <isin>US59356Q1085</isin>
    <meetingDate>06/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To hold future stockholder advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
      </voteCategory>
    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>46691</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
      </voteRecord>
    </vote>
  </proxyTable>
</proxyVoteTable>
