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    <cusip>43785V102</cusip>
    <meetingDate>08/21/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid to the named executive officers of HomeStreet in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.</voteDescription>
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    <issuerName>PVBC</issuerName>
    <cusip>74383L105</cusip>
    <meetingDate>09/16/2025</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>The approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of specified compensation that may become payable to the named executive officers of Provident Bancorp, Inc. in connection with the merger.</voteDescription>
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        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
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    <issuerName>CADE</issuerName>
    <cusip>12740C103</cusip>
    <meetingDate>01/06/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Cadence's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <issuerName>MOFG</issuerName>
    <cusip>598511103</cusip>
    <meetingDate>01/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of MidWestOne that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
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    <issuerName>MGYR</issuerName>
    <cusip>55977T208</cusip>
    <meetingDate>02/11/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote (non-binding) to approve the compensation paid to our named executive officers</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>242653</sharesVoted>
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    <issuerName>RJF</issuerName>
    <cusip>754730109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>02/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>17000</sharesVoted>
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    <issuerName>FFWM</issuerName>
    <cusip>32026V104</cusip>
    <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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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>2470000</sharesVoted>
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    <issuerName>BK</issuerName>
    <cusip>064058100</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory resolution to approve the 2025 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>19500</sharesVoted>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>19500</sharesVoted>
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    <issuerName>SSB</issuerName>
    <cusip>84472E102</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, as an advisory, non-binding &quot;&quot;say on pay&quot;&quot; resolution, of our executive compensation;</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>WSBC</issuerName>
    <cusip>950810101</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/15/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve an advisory (non-binding) vote on compensation paid to Wesbanco's named executive officers in 2025.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>260000</sharesVoted>
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    <issuerName>HOMB</issuerName>
    <cusip>436893200</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/16/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote approving the Company's executive compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>MTB</issuerName>
    <cusip>55261F104</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY BASIS, THE 2025 COMPENSATION OF M&amp;T BANK 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>0</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>FITB</issuerName>
    <cusip>316773100</cusip>
    <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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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>IBCP</issuerName>
    <cusip>453838609</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of an advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve the compensation paid to our executives.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>90000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>90000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>IBCP</issuerName>
    <cusip>453838609</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval of an advisory (non-binding) resolution on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>90000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>1 YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>90000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>USB</issuerName>
    <cusip>902973304</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote to approve the compensation of our executives disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>175000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>175000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>EQBK</issuerName>
    <cusip>29460X109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the named executive officers of the Company.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>312194</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>312194</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CCBG</issuerName>
    <cusip>139674105</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and 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>
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    <sharesVoted>50561</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50561</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CCBG</issuerName>
    <cusip>139674105</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To consider and approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether the frequency of the advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers shall occur every one, two or three years.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>50561</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>1 YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50561</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CCNE</issuerName>
    <cusip>126128107</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the compensation paid to CNB Financial Corporation's Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables, and related narrative executive compensation disclosures contained in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>497000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>497000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CCNE</issuerName>
    <cusip>126128107</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the frequency of the advisory vote to approve the compensation of CNB Financial Corporation's Named Executive Officers;</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>497000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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        <howVoted>1 YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>497000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>HBAN</issuerName>
    <cusip>446150104</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/22/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory resolution to approve, on a non-binding basis, the compensation of executives as described in the proxy materials.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CFG</issuerName>
    <cusip>174610105</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>WABC</issuerName>
    <cusip>957090103</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/23/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of our executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>66000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>66000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>BOH</issuerName>
    <cusip>062540109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/24/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Say on Pay - An advisory vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>LCNB</issuerName>
    <cusip>50181P100</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote approving 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>0</sharesOnLoan>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>UMBF</issuerName>
    <cusip>902788108</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory vote (non-binding) on the compensation paid to UMB'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>0</sharesOnLoan>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>FHN</issuerName>
    <cusip>320517105</cusip>
    <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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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>BWB</issuerName>
    <cusip>108621103</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>176000</sharesVoted>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>176000</sharesVoted>
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    <issuerName>RNST</issuerName>
    <cusip>75970E107</cusip>
    <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>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
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        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>WFC</issuerName>
    <cusip>949746101</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation (Say on Pay).</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CTBI</issuerName>
    <cusip>204149108</cusip>
    <meetingDate>04/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve the advisory (nonbinding) resolution relating to executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <voteDescription>Approving our executive compensation (an advisory, non-binding &quot;&quot;Say on Pay&quot;&quot; resolution)</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <cusip>31946M103</cusip>
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    <cusip>000868109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/05/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct a non-binding vote on executive compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <cusip>92645B103</cusip>
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    <voteDescription>A non-binding advisory vote to approve 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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    <cusip>440407104</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <sharesVoted>776346</sharesVoted>
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    <cusip>710577107</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/07/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (advisory vote).</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <sharesVoted>49958</sharesVoted>
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    <cusip>633707104</cusip>
    <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>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>306277</sharesVoted>
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    <issuerName>COF</issuerName>
    <cusip>14040H105</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/08/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on our Named Executive Officer compensation (&quot;Say on Pay&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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      <voteRecord>
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        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
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    <cusip>43689E107</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/12/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To adopt a non-binding resolution to approve 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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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>34820</sharesVoted>
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    <cusip>293712105</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>50000</sharesVoted>
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    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>50000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>UBSI</issuerName>
    <cusip>909907107</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of United's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <cusip>084680107</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/13/2026</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>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>275000</sharesVoted>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>275000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>KEY</issuerName>
    <cusip>493267108</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory approval of executive compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <cusip>453836108</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>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>79000</sharesVoted>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>79000</sharesVoted>
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    <cusip>197236102</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>360000</sharesVoted>
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    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
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        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <cusip>958892101</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/14/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Consideration and approval of a non-binding advisory resolution on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>132252</sharesVoted>
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      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>132252</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>NIC</issuerName>
    <cusip>65406E102</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation paid to Nicolet's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>61348</sharesVoted>
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    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>61348</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <cusip>919794107</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>An advisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation of Valley's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>EWBC</issuerName>
    <cusip>27579R104</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>IBOC</issuerName>
    <cusip>459044103</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/18/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>PROPOSAL TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executives as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and the tabular disclosure regarding executive compensation in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>131739</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>131739</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>JPM</issuerName>
    <cusip>46625H100</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>SFST</issuerName>
    <cusip>842873101</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To conduct an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement (this is a non-binding, advisory vote).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>35026</sharesVoted>
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    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>35026</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>PFBC</issuerName>
    <cusip>740367404</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote approving the compensation of Preferred Bank's named executive officers (Say-on-Pay).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>83263</sharesVoted>
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    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>83263</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>PFBC</issuerName>
    <cusip>740367404</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/19/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote setting the frequency of the Say on Pay vote.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>83263</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>1 YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>83263</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>AGAINST</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>C</issuerName>
    <cusip>172967424</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve our 2025 Executive Compensation.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>FISI</issuerName>
    <cusip>317585404</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>124213</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>124213</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CVBF</issuerName>
    <cusip>126600105</cusip>
    <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;&quot;Say-On-Pay&quot;&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>91500</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>91500</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>BUSE</issuerName>
    <cusip>319383204</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers, as described in the accompanying proxy statement, which is referred to as a &quot;&quot;say-on-pay&quot;&quot; proposal.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>228000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>228000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>FCCO</issuerName>
    <cusip>319835104</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (this is a non-binding, advisory vote) (&quot;&quot;Say-on-Pay&quot;&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>255000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>255000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ISTR</issuerName>
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    <meetingDate>05/20/2026</meetingDate>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <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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    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To provide an advisory vote for approval of the 2025 compensation paid to our Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
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        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <cusip>74167B109</cusip>
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    <voteDescription>ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. To conduct a non-binding vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <cusip>03076K108</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>130000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <cusip>06652K103</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <cusip>74727A104</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/21/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of certain executive officers, which is referred to as a &quot;&quot;say-on-pay&quot;&quot; vote.</voteDescription>
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      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>117484</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>FFBC</issuerName>
    <cusip>320209109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory (non-binding) vote on the compensation of the Company's executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>254299</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>254299</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <cusip>947890109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation payments that will or may be paid to Webster's named executive officers in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement (the &quot;&quot;compensation proposal&quot;&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    </voteCategories>
    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>WLFC</issuerName>
    <cusip>970646105</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/26/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Cast an advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>10083</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>10083</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>PCB</issuerName>
    <cusip>69320M109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>150000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CARE</issuerName>
    <cusip>146103106</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, in an advisory and non-binding vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>369610</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>369610</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>AMG</issuerName>
    <cusip>008252108</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/27/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>4900</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>4900</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>CBNK</issuerName>
    <cusip>139737100</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>75945</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>75945</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>WTFC</issuerName>
    <cusip>97650W108</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the Company's executive compensation as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>MCHB</issuerName>
    <cusip>43785V102</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the executive compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>522000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>522000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>OPBK</issuerName>
    <cusip>67109R109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>268867</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>268867</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>ESQ</issuerName>
    <cusip>29667J101</cusip>
    <meetingDate>05/28/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (&quot;SAY-ON-PAY&quot;).</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>9227</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>9227</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CHYM</issuerName>
    <cusip>16935C109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</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>
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    <sharesVoted>399621</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>399621</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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  <proxyTable>
    <issuerName>CHYM</issuerName>
    <cusip>16935C109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>To select, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers should be held every one, two, or three years.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>399621</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>1 YEAR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>399621</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>BY</issuerName>
    <cusip>124411109</cusip>
    <meetingDate>06/02/2026</meetingDate>
    <voteDescription>TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.</voteDescription>
    <voteCategories>
      <voteCategory>
        <categoryType>SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES</categoryType>
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    <sharesVoted>220615</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>220615</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>AMTB</issuerName>
    <cusip>023576101</cusip>
    <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>
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    <sharesVoted>470000</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>FOR</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>470000</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>FOR</managementRecommendation>
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    <issuerName>SF</issuerName>
    <cusip>860630102</cusip>
    <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>
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    <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
    <sharesOnLoan>0</sharesOnLoan>
    <vote>
      <voteRecord>
        <howVoted>ABSTAIN</howVoted>
        <sharesVoted>0</sharesVoted>
        <managementRecommendation>NONE</managementRecommendation>
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