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Brandon, Charles G. McClure, Jr., Gail J. McGovern, Mark A. Murray, Gerardo Norcia, Robert C. Skaggs, Jr., David A. Thomas, Gary H. Torgow, James H. Vandenberghe and Valerie M. Williams were each elected to serve as a director of the Company for a one-year term expiring in 2024, with the votes shown: Total Votes For Each Director Total Votes Withheld From Each Director Broker Non-Votes David A. Brandon 133,399,611 12,105,867 21,041,978 Charles G. McClure, Jr. 125,689,460 19,816,018 21,041,978 Gail J. McGovern 141,724,828 3,780,650 21,041,978 Mark A. Murray 139,987,246 5,518,231 21,041,978 Gerardo Norcia 139,929,477 5,576,001 21,041,978 Robert C. Skaggs, Jr. 143,963,117 1,542,361 21,041,978 David A. Thomas 144,029,512 1,475,966 21,041,978 Gary H. Torgow 141,731,268 3,774,209 21,041,978 James H. Vandenberghe 142,277,204 3,228,273 21,041,978 Valerie M. 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