CEO Stephanie Pugliese Receives $2.3M Restricted Stock Grant, Increasing Stake to 7.3%

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CEO Stephanie L. Pugliese was granted 730,159 restricted shares, valued at approximately $2.3 million, increasing her total ownership to 7.3% of the company's Class B Common Stock.

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• CEO Equity Grant

  Stephanie L. Pugliese, President and CEO, received a grant of 730,159 restricted shares of Class B Common Stock on March 23, 2026.

• Significant Value

  The equity grant is valued at approximately $2.3 million, representing a substantial portion of the company's market capitalization.

• Increased Ownership Stake

  This grant increases Ms. Pugliese's total ownership to 2,477,160 shares, or 7.3% of the outstanding Class B Common Stock.

• Long-Term Incentive

  The restricted shares will vest ratably over three years, aligning the CEO's compensation with long-term company performance.

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This Schedule 13D/A details the grant of 730,159 restricted shares to President and CEO Stephanie L. Pugliese, valued at approximately $2.3 million. This grant, which was previously indicated as a minimum equity award in a March 13, 2026 8-K filing, significantly increases her total ownership to 7.3% of the Class B Common Stock. The substantial equity award, vesting over three years, aligns the CEO's long-term interests with shareholder value, following recent positive financial results and a new credit facility.