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  775 HEINZ AVENUE
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  Clifton Michael S.
  Director
  Common Stock
  Piper Sandler & Co Inc
  800 Nicollet Mall
  Minneapolis
  MN
  55402
  125000
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  242295809
  12/10/2024
  Nasdaq
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  Sponsor Promote Shares
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  775 Heinz Ave
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