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 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>URANIUM ENERGY CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>916896103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US9168961038</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>07/17/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>291272</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>291272</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANKSHARES CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>928031103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US9280311039</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>07/24/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) approval of the Company's executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>25150</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>25150</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANKSHARES CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>928031103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US9280311039</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>07/24/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the frequency of the advisory vote on the Company's executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>25150</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>25150</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>HAWKINS, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>420261109</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US4202611095</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>07/30/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation (&quot;say-on-pay&quot;).</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>97419</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>97419</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>496719105</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US4967191051</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>08/06/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>221488</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>221488</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>496719105</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US4967191051</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>08/06/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether future advisory votes on the Company's executive compensation should be held every one, two or three years.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>221488</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>221488</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>CROWN CRAFTS, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>228309100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US2283091005</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>08/12/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>297153</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>297153</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>CROWN CRAFTS, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>228309100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US2283091005</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>08/12/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>297153</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>297153</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>AGAINST</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>GRAHAM CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>384556106</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US3845561063</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>08/26/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>492854104</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US4928541048</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>08/27/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>45977</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>45977</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>492854104</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US4928541048</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>08/27/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>45977</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>45977</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>MR. COOPER GROUP INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>62482R107</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US62482R1077</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>09/03/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Mr. Cooper's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise related to the mergers (the &quot;merger-related compensation proposal&quot;).</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>358435105</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US3584351056</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>09/18/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve the following non-binding, advisory resolution: &quot;Resolved, that the shareholders approve the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Company's Proxy Statement dated July 28, 2025 pursuant to the disclosure rules of the U.S. Securities &amp; Exchange Commission (which disclosure includes the Summary Compensation Table and related discussion).&quot;</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>358435105</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US3584351056</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>09/18/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Frequency of advisory vote on compensation of Named Executive Officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>981811102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US9818111026</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>09/23/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, a resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>WORTHINGTON STEEL INC</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>982104101</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US9821041012</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>09/24/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, a resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>49194</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>49194</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>863111100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US8631111007</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>10/15/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>44487</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>44487</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>MALIBU BOATS, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>56117J100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US56117J1007</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>10/24/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>110478</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>110478</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>MALIBU BOATS, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>56117J100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US56117J1007</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>10/24/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>110478</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>110478</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>MATRIX SERVICE COMPANY</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>576853105</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US5768531056</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>11/04/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>257935</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>257935</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ESPEY MFG. &amp; ELECTRONICS CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>296650104</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US2966501049</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>12/05/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ESPEY MFG. &amp; ELECTRONICS CORP.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>296650104</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US2966501049</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>12/05/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the frequency of the shareholder vote on the compensation of the Named Executive Officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>VAIL RESORTS, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>91879Q109</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US91879Q1094</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>12/09/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>FABRINET</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>G3323L100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>KYG3323L1005</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>12/11/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of Fabrinet's named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>974637100</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US9746371007</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>12/16/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>THOR INDUSTRIES, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>885160101</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US8851601018</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>12/17/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers (NEOs).</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>531914109</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US5319141090</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>12/29/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>531914109</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US5319141090</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>12/29/2025</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>VOTE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, ON THE FREQUENCY (I.E., EVERY ONE, TWO OR THREE YEARS) OF HOLDING THE SAY-ON-PAY VOTE.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>393657101</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US3936571013</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>01/07/2026</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>GULF ISLAND FABRICATION, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>402307102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US4023071024</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>01/13/2026</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of certain compensation that will or may become payable to the Company's named executive officers in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>ACUITY INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>00508Y102</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US00508Y1029</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>01/21/2026</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>JABIL INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>466313103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US4663131039</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>01/22/2026</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Approve (on an advisory basis) Jabil's executive compensation.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
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 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>31946M103</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US31946M1036</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/04/2026</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>Non-binding advisory resolution (&quot;say-on-pay&quot; resolution) to approve compensation paid or provided to BancShares' named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>1000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan><inf:vote><inf:voteRecord><inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted><inf:sharesVoted>1000</inf:sharesVoted><inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation></inf:voteRecord></inf:vote></inf:proxyTable>
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 <inf:proxyTable><inf:issuerName>MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION</inf:issuerName><inf:cusip>568427108</inf:cusip><inf:isin>US5684271084</inf:isin><inf:meetingDate>05/12/2026</inf:meetingDate><inf:voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of Marine Products in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.</inf:voteDescription><inf:voteCategories><inf:voteCategory><inf:categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</inf:categoryType></inf:voteCategory></inf:voteCategories><inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource><inf:sharesVoted>0</inf:sharesVoted><inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan></inf:proxyTable>
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