# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001971213
**File Stem:** 0001016817-26-000010
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 23782
**Document Hash:** 1d9be0a614771bb3d580c7b2321157a1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001016817-26-000010.hdr.sgml**: 20260508

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001016817-26-000010

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13D/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260508

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260508

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Sinclair, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001971213
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS [4833]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 921076143
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-94289
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26956484

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10706 BEAVER DAM ROAD
- **CITY:** HUNT VALLEY
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 21030
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 410-568-1500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10706 BEAVER DAM ROAD
- **CITY:** HUNT VALLEY
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 21030
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SMITH DAVID D
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001016817

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 2000 WEST 41ST ST
- **CITY:** BALTIMORE
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 21211-1420

## Ex-1

**EXHIBIT 1**

**JOINT FILING AGREEMENT AMONG**

**DAVID D. SMITH, FREDERICK G. SMITH, J. DUNCAN SMITH and ROBERT E. SMITH**

WHEREAS, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), only one joint Statement and any amendments thereto need be filed whenever one or more persons are required to file such a Statement or any amendments thereto pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Act with respect to the same securities, provided that said persons agree in writing that such Statement or any amendments thereto is filed on behalf of each of them;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith and Robert E. Smith do hereby agree, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Act, to file Amendment No. 32 to the Statement on Schedule 13D relating to their ownership of the Common Stock of Sinclair, Inc. and do hereby further agree that said statement shall be filed on behalf of each of them.

Dated: May 8, 2026

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| /s/ David D. Smith |
| David D. Smith |
| /s/ Frederick G. Smith |
| Frederick G. Smith |
| /s/ J. Duncan Smith |
| J. Duncan Smith |
| /s/ Robert E. Smith |
| Robert E. Smith |

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### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13D

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**(Amendment No. 32)**

**Sinclair, Inc.**

*(Name of Issuer)*

**Class A Common Stock, $.01 Par Value**

*(Title of Class of Securities)*

**—**

*(CUSIP Number)*

**J. Duncan Smith**<br>c/o Sinclair, Inc.<br>10706 Beaver Dam Road<br>Hunt Valley MD 21030<br>410-568-1500

*(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)*

**05/06/2026**

*(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)*

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**DAVID D. SMITH** | Name of reporting person<br>**DAVID D. SMITH** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**27011712.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**10653001.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**27011712.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**27011712.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[x] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[x] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**38.0%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**38.0%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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**Comment for Reporting Person:** Percentage calculated as the percentage of Class A Common Stock the reporting person as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, based on 48,410,345 shares of Class A Common Stock and 23,755,236 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding as of May 4, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2026.

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**FREDERICK G. SMITH** | Name of reporting person<br>**FREDERICK G. SMITH** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**27011712.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**3506114.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**27011712.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**27011712.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[x] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[x] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**38.0%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**38.0%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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**Comment for Reporting Person:** Percentage calculated as the percentage of Class A Common Stock the reporting person as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, based on 48,410,345 shares of Class A Common Stock and 23,755,236 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding as of May 4, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2026.

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**J. DUNCAN SMITH** | Name of reporting person<br>**J. DUNCAN SMITH** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**27011712.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**6569749.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**27011712.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**27011712.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[x] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[x] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**38.0%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**38.0%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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**Comment for Reporting Person:** Percentage calculated as the percentage of Class A Common Stock the reporting person as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, based on 48,410,345 shares of Class A Common Stock and 23,755,236 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding as of May 4, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2026.

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**ROBERT E. SMITH** | Name of reporting person<br>**ROBERT E. SMITH** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**27011712.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**6282848.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**27011712.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**27011712.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[x] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[x] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**38.0%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**38.0%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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**Comment for Reporting Person:** Percentage calculated as the percentage of Class A Common Stock the reporting person as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, based on 48,410,345 shares of Class A Common Stock and 23,755,236 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding as of May 4, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2026.

**Item 1. Security and Issuer**

**(a) Title of Class of Securities:**
Class A Common Stock, $.01 Par Value

**(b) Name of Issuer:**
Sinclair, Inc.

**(c) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
10706 Beaver Dam Road, Hunt Valley, MD, 21030

**Item 4. Purpose of Transaction**

This Amendment No. 32 ("Amendment No. 32") amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the "Schedule 13D") and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D.

Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is amended by adding the following:

The Group is filing this Amendment No. 32 to report a decrease in the percentage of shares beneficially owned by the Group due to an increase in the outstanding shares of the Issuer.

**Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer**

**(a)**
Item 5 of this Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

The paragraphs below set forth the aggregate number and percentage of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock owned individually by each member of the Group as of May 6, 2026. Holders of Class B Common Stock may exchange their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock at any time and therefore, each share of Class B Common Stock represents beneficial ownership of one share of Class A Common Stock. Except as noted, each person has sole power to vote or direct the vote and to dispose or direct the disposition of all of the shares set forth below and no other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities. By virtue of the Stockholders' Agreement dated June 1, 2023, by and among David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith (the "Stockholders' Agreement"), each member of the Group is required to vote all of his Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock in favor of the other members of the Group to cause their election as directors. Each member may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock individually owned by the other members. Nevertheless, each member of the group disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the other members of the group.

The percentage of shares and total voting power of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock is based on 48,410,345 shares of Class A Common Stock and 23,755,236 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding as of May 4, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2026. In addition, shares issuable pursuant to currently exercisable SARs based on the closing value of a share of Class A Common Stock on May 6, 2026 of $14.83 are deemed to be issued and outstanding and have been treated as outstanding in calculating and determining the beneficial ownership and percentage ownership of those persons possessing those securities, but not for any other individuals.

David D. Smith beneficially owns 6,911,072 shares (29.1%) of Class B Common Stock and 10,653,001 shares (19.2%, if he converted his shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock and the other reporting persons did not) of Class A Common Stock. Class A Common Stock includes (1) 6,911,072 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned, each of which is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock, including 4,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock held in several irrevocable trusts established by David D. Smith for the benefit of family members, (2) 338,400 shares of Class A Common Stock held in irrevocable trusts established by David D. Smith, (3) 803,178 shares of Class A Common Stock held in trust for the David D. Smith Family Foundation, (4) 162,553 shares of Class A Common Stock in a limited liability company controlled by David D. Smith, (5) 1,823,783 shares of Class A Common Stock, (7) 20,382 shares of Class A Common Stock held in the 401(k) Plan, (8) 526,573 shares of restricted Class A Common Stock, and (9) and 67,060 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon exercise of SARs.

Frederick G. Smith beneficially owns 3,000,000 shares (12.6%) of Class B Common Stock and 3,506,114 shares (6.8%, if he converted his shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock and the other reporting persons did not) of Class A Common Stock. Class A Common Stock includes (1) 3,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned, each of which is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock, (2) 300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock held in irrevocable trusts established by Frederick Smith for the benefit of family members, (3) 189,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, and (4) 17,114 shares of Class A Common Stock held in the 401(k) Plan.

J. Duncan Smith beneficially owns 6,525,140 shares (27.5%) of Class B Common Stock and 6,569,749 shares (12.0%, if he converted his shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock and the other reporting persons did not) of Class A Common Stock. Class A Common Stock includes (1) 6,525,140 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned, each of which is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock, including 1,232,054 shares of Class B Common Stock held in irrevocable trusts established by J. Duncan Smith for the benefit of family members, (2) 22,580 shares of Class A Common Stock held in custodial accounts established by J. Duncan Smith for the benefit of family members, of which he is the custodian, (3) 185 shares of Class A Common Stock, and (4) 21,844 shares of Class A Common Stock held in the 401(k) Plan.

Robert E. Smith beneficially owns 6,180,104 shares (26.0%) of Class B Common Stock and 6,282,848 shares (11.5%, if he converted his shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock and the other reporting persons did not) of Class A Common Stock. Class A Common Stock includes (1) 6,180,104 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned, each of which is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock, including 121,750 shares of Class B Common Stock held in a trust established by Robert E. Smith for the benefit of family members, (2) 97,713 shares of Class A Common Stock, (3) 4,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in a jointly held account with immediate family members, and (4) 1,031 shares of Class A Common Stock held in the 401(k) Plan.

The Reporting Persons as a Group (4 persons) beneficially own 22,616,316 shares (95.2%) of Class B Common Stock and 27,011,712 shares (38.0%, if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock) of Class A Common Stock.

Holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B Common Stock are entitled to ten votes per share except for votes relating to going private and certain other transactions. Holders of both classes of Common Stock will vote together as a single class on all matters presented for a vote, except as otherwise may be required by Maryland law, and holders of Class B Common Stock may exchange their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock at any time. The voting power David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, Robert E. Smith, and the Reporting Persons as a Group would have on the matters on which shares of Class B Common Stock have ten votes per share is 25.5%, 10.7%, 22.8%, 21.6%, and 80.6%, respectively.

The voting power David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith would have on matters on which the shares of Class B Common Stock have ten votes per share if he converted his shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock and the other reporting persons did not is 4.8%, 1.4%, 2.9%, and 2.7%, respectively. The voting power the reporting persons as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into shares of Class A Common Stock is 32.7%.

**(b)**
David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith all have Sole Voting Power with respect to 0 shares, Shared Voting Power with respect to 27,011,712 shares, and Shared Dispositive Power with respect to 0 shares. David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith, and Robert E. Smith have Sole Dispositive Power with respect to 10,653,001, 3,506,114, 6,569,749, and 6,282,848 shares, respectively.

**(c)**
The following sets forth information regarding transactions in shares by each member of the Group in the past 60 days, although none of these transactions resulted in a change in beneficial ownership.

David D. Smith acquired 230,880 shares on February 26, 2026 in a grant of restricted Class A Common Stock.
David D. Smith disposed of 102,536 shares at $13.86 per share on February 26, 2026 in a payment of tax liability upon vesting of restricted Class A Common Stock using a portion of Class A Common Stock.
David D. Smith acquired 4,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock on March 27, 2026, in exchange for assets of equal value, as a substitution for shares previously held in trusts.
David D. Smith transferred 4,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock on March 30, 2026 as a gift to certain trusts.
J. Duncan Smith acquired 629,700 shares of Class B Common Stock on March 5, 2026, in exchange for assets of equal value, as a substitution for shares previously held in trusts.
J. Duncan Smith transferred 629,700 shares of Class B Common Stock on March 6, 2026 as a gift to certain trusts.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** DAVID D. SMITH

**Signature:** DAVID D. SMITH

**Name/Title:** DAVID D. SMITH

**Date:** 05/08/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** FREDERICK G. SMITH

**Signature:** FREDERICK G. SMITH

**Name/Title:** FREDERICK G. SMITH

**Date:** 05/08/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** J. DUNCAN SMITH

**Signature:** J. DUNCAN SMITH

**Name/Title:** J. DUNCAN SMITH

**Date:** 05/08/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** ROBERT E. SMITH

**Signature:** ROBERT E. SMITH

**Name/Title:** ROBERT E. SMITH

**Date:** 05/08/2026