Prospectus excerpt:  The following sets forth the final terms of the 8.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock Due 2029 (the “Shares”) and should only be read together with the preliminary prospectus, dated December 10, 2024, relating to these securities (together, the “Preliminary Prospectus”) and supersedes the information in the Preliminary Prospectus to the extent inconsistent with the information in the Preliminary Prospectus. In all other respects, this pricing term sheet is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Preliminary Prospectus. Terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings as set forth in the Preliminary Prospectus. All references to dollar amounts are references to U.S. dollars.