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(2) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act, based upon the average of the high and low sales prices of the Common Stock as reported on The Nasdaq Capital Market on October 6, 2026, a date within five business days prior to the filing of this registration statement.
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