Austin Hawley, age 49, has been a director of the Company since May 2025. He has been a portfolio manager of DHCM since 2013. From 2008 to 2013, Mr. Hawley served in various roles for DHCM, including as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Research, and an equity analyst. Prior to joining DHCM, he was an equity analyst at Putnam Investments (an asset manager) from 2004 to 2008 and an investment associate from 1999 to 2004. Mr. Hawley received both his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and an MBA from Dartmouth College. He also holds the CFA designation. Mr. Hawley's qualifications to serve on the Board include his more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including more than 15 years as a member of DHCM's investment team.