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As of the time of filing,  other than 5,544 Common Shares held in an investment retirement account, all of the remaining Common Shares held by Dr. Simon were held in the Simon Family Trust (the \"Trust\"). Dr. Simon is a trustee of the Trust. Dr. Simon and his wife are the beneficiaries of the Trust. 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As of the date of purchase, other than 5,544 shares purchased by Dr. Simon, the 9,198 shares granted on September 10, 2025, the 8,378 Common Shares that were previously issued to Dr. Simon on December 27, 2024,  all of the remaining Common Shares held by Dr. Simon were held in the Simon Family Trust (the \"Trust\"). Dr. Simon is a trustee of the Trust. Dr. Simon and his wife are the beneficiaries of the Trust. 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As of the date of issuance, other than the 9,198 shares issued to Dr.  Simon and the 8,378 Common Shares that were previously issued to Dr. Simon on December 27, 2024, all of the remaining Common Shares held by Dr. Simon were held in the Simon Family Trust (the \"Trust\"). Dr. Simon is a trustee of the Trust. Dr. Simon and his wife are the beneficiaries of the Trust. 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Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units would have been redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of Common Shares or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were previously issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. 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