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Income Tax Status | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025
EBP 002 |
EBP, Tax Status [Line Items] |
Income Tax Status | Income Tax Status The Plan has received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") dated August 10, 2022, stating that the Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code, and therefore, the related trust is exempt from taxation. The Plan has been amended after the period covered by the determination letter. Although the Plan has been amended since receiving the determination letter, the Company believes the Plan, as amended, is currently designed and being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code, and therefore, believes that the Plan, as amended, is qualified, the related trust is tax-exempt, and the Plan satisfies the requirements of Section 4975(e)(7) of the Code. GAAP requires plan management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Plan and recognize a tax liability or asset if the Plan has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the IRS. Plan Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Plan, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2025, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability, or asset, or disclosure in the financial statements. The Plan is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions.

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