20. Subsequent Events

From July 1, 2022 through August 8, 2022, the Company sold an aggregate of 2,265,841 common shares under its at-the-market offering facility realizing gross proceeds of approximately $10.8 million.

On July 8, 2022, the board of directors declared a dividend of $0.14 per common share payable on July 28, 2022 to shareholders of record as of July 21, 2022.

On July 19, 2022, after shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s charter at its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized common shares available for issuance from 100,000,000 to 200,000,000.

On July 19, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of 15,000 restricted common shares to its three independent directors (i.e., 5,000 shares each), of which 3,750 shares vested immediately upon issuance and 3,750 shares will vest on each of July 19, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

On July 26, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement with John E. Warch pursuant to which it will employ Mr. Warch as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Mr. Warch’s employment term commenced August 1, 2022 and will continue until terminated by either party. His annual base compensation is $325,000. In connection with this hire, John L. Villano resigned as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer but will continue to serve as its Chief Executive Office and President.

Management has evaluated subsequent events through August 9, 2022 the date on which the financial statements were available to be issued. Based on the evaluation, no adjustments were required in the accompanying financial statements.