On April 8, 2024, John William and James Gottwald announced that they have agreed that they will vote their shares, as well as the shares of the trusts as to which they serve as trustees, against the nominees for director and against the named executive officer compensation to express their concern with company performance and the board oversight thereof. In addition, John William and James Gottwald stated that concerns, which had been expressed privately by John Gottwald in an email to the board, include the performance of the Company?s Common Stock, the elimination of the corporate dividend and excessive corporate expenses. Further, John William and James Gottwald mentioned that they expect the board of directors to oversee management strategy and performance, and when it becomes clear that performance is not providing value for shareholders over a reasonable time frame, then the board needs to consider changes in senior management.