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Carrie Tharp, board member since 2020, not standing for re-election at 2026 Shareholder Meeting.

Decision due to her new role as Go To Market COO & VP Customer Experience at Google Cloud.

Served on Talent and Compensation Committee and Audit Committee.

No disagreement with Company on operations, policies, or practices.

Board shrinking from seven to six members, vacancy not filled.

Chairman Ian Bickley praised her contributions on customer behavior and marketing trends.

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Carrie Tharp's decision to not seek re-election follows her recent promotion at Google Cloud, signaling a shift in her professional focus away from board service. Her six-year tenure provided valuable insights into customer behavior, marketing, and technology trends, as highlighted by Chairman Ian Bickley. The amicable departure with no disagreements preserves board stability, and the choice to reduce board size to six members reflects confidence in the remaining directors' diverse skills without immediate need for replacement.

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