Executive Chairman and Insider Report Over $5.8M in Open Market Stock Sales Amidst Board Investigation

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Executive Chairman Charles F. Willis IV and insider Austin C. Willis reported over $5.8 million in open market stock sales, alongside a new 10b5-1 selling plan, in an amended Schedule 13D filing.

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• Executive Chairman's Significant Open Market Sales

  Executive Chairman Charles F. Willis IV sold approximately 30,580 shares in open market transactions for over $5.2 million between March 19 and March 31, 2026.

• Insider Austin C. Willis's Open Market Sales

  Insider Austin C. Willis sold 3,300 shares in open market transactions for over $661,000 on March 2, 2026.

• New 10b5-1 Trading Plan Established

  Austin C. Willis entered into a new Rule 10b5-1 trading plan on March 24, 2026, to sell up to 15,184 shares starting July 1, 2026.

• Substantial Tax Withholding Dispositions

  Both Charles F. Willis IV and Austin C. Willis had shares returned to the issuer to satisfy tax withholding liabilities, totaling 68,900 shares valued at over $12 million.

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This Schedule 13D/A reveals significant open market sales by Executive Chairman Charles F. Willis IV and insider Austin C. Willis, totaling approximately $5.89 million over the past 60 days. These sales, representing nearly 0.5% of the company's market capitalization, occur amidst a period of high filing volume and a recently announced investigation into the board of directors. The establishment of a new 10b5-1 plan by Austin C. Willis for future sales further indicates a trend of insider selling. While tax-related dispositions are routine, the discretionary open market sales by key executives could be interpreted negatively by investors, especially given the ongoing scrutiny of the board.