Rule 16a-9

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Rule 16a-9
Stock Splits, Stock Dividends and Pro Rata Rights

The following shall be exempt from section 16 of the Act:

(a) The increase or decrease in the number of securities held as a result of a stock split or stock dividend applying equally to all securities of that class, including a stock dividend in which equity securities of a different issuer are distributed.

(b) The acquisition of rights, such as shareholder or pre-emptive rights, pursuant to a pro rata grant to all holders of the same class of equity securities registered under section 12 of the Act.

Note: The exercise or sale of a pro rata right shall be reported pursuant to Rule 16a-4 and the exercise shall be eligible for exemption from section 16(b) of the Act pursuant to Rule 16b-6(b).