Aaron's, Inc.

Shipwell's 2023 Highlights a Year of Strategic Evolution and Double-Digit Growth

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Through strategic platform enhancements and a relentless customer focus, Shipwell secured 51% year-over-year revenue growth in 2023 — reaffirming its standing as the fastest-scaling transportation management system purpose-built to serve shippers' supply chain needs.

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  • Through strategic platform enhancements and a relentless customer focus, Shipwell secured 51% year-over-year revenue growth in 2023 — reaffirming its standing as the fastest-scaling transportation management system purpose-built to serve shippers' supply chain needs.
  • "I am proud of what our team accomplished in a challenging economic environment," said Greg Price, Shipwell Co-founder and CEO.
  • Other Highlights in 2023 include:
    Elevated from the Niche into the Challenger Quadrant in the prestigious 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant ("GMQ") for Transportation Management Systems.
  • This vote of confidence from our trusted partners solidifies our financial foundation and propels us toward a future of sustained growth and industry leadership.

AARON'S ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF RUSSELL FALKENSTEIN TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, LEASE-TO-OWN

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced the appointment of Russell Falkenstein to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Lease-to-Own for the Company, effective immediately.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced the appointment of Russell Falkenstein to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Lease-to-Own for the Company, effective immediately.
  • In this new position, Falkenstein will oversee all lease-to-own operations at Aaron's and BrandsMart Leasing.
  • "Congratulations to Russ on his well-deserved promotion," said Douglas Lindsay, CEO of The Aaron's Company.
  • Mr. Falkenstein has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy, Analytics and Development Officer at Aaron's, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, since 2021.

Quest Community Development Corporation and Westside Future Fund Host 2nd Annual Ride for the Westside Fundraiser to Support Neighborhood Revitalization

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A year since the inaugural Ride for the Westside, the Atlanta housing market continues to outpace the economic mobility of low-wage, working-class families. Recognizing a continued need for philanthropic support, the second annual Ride for the Westside fundraiser returns to support Quest Community Development Corporation's (Quest CDC) and Westside Future Fund's (WFF) community-oriented affordable housing efforts, while also celebrating the rich, cultural history of the Historic Westside.

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  • Recognizing a continued need for philanthropic support, the second annual Ride for the Westside fundraiser returns to support Quest Community Development Corporation's (Quest CDC) and Westside Future Fund's (WFF) community-oriented affordable housing efforts, while also celebrating the rich, cultural history of the Historic Westside.
  • Quest CDC develops affordable and supportive housing for formerly homeless and extremely low-income residents in metro Atlanta.
  • "Our signature program Home on the Westside is a key part of our mission to advance a compassionate approach to neighborhood revitalization.
  • Philanthropic support is key to helping us continue to develop deeply affordable, quality housing for current and future residents of the Historic Westside."

The Aaron's Company CEO Named Among Atlanta's "2023 Most Admired CEOs"

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced that Douglas Lindsay, CEO, has been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle's List of 2023 Most Admired CEOs as the sole honoree in the "public company" category.

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  • ATLANTA, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced that Douglas Lindsay, CEO, has been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle's List of 2023 Most Admired CEOs as the sole honoree in the "public company" category.
  • Through its annual Most Admired CEO Awards, Atlanta Business Chronicle recognizes metro area leaders with a strong record of innovation, outstanding financial performance, a commitment to diversity, and significant contributions to Atlanta-area communities.
  • Lindsay is among 39 business, civic, and community leaders selected by the publication's editorial team this year for this distinguished honor.
  • "I am fortunate to lead a great team at Aaron's, and I am excited about where we're heading in the future.

Aaron's Donates 225 Mattresses to Atlantans relocated from the Forest Cove community in honor of founder Charlie Loudermilk

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced the donation of 225 mattresses to Atlantans relocated from the Forest Cove apartments to a new community.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced the donation of 225 mattresses to Atlantans relocated from the Forest Cove apartments to a new community.
  • The Company made the donation to honor its founder Charlie Loudermilk, who passed away in August.
  • "Charlie Loudermilk founded Aaron's in 1955 and achieved incredible success as an entrepreneur building our Company.
  • "We're proud that we could make this donation so that these Atlanta families can rest comfortably in their new homes."

The Aaron's Company, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results, Raises Midpoint of Full Year Outlook

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) today released its third quarter 2022 financial results.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) today released its third quarter 2022 financial results.
  • Chief Executive Officer Douglas A. Lindsay will host the call along with President Steve Olsen and Chief Financial Officer C. Kelly Wall.
  • BrandsMart U.S.A. is one of the leading appliance retailers in the country with ten retail stores in Florida and Georgia.
  • Refer to the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" and supporting reconciliation tables in the attached supplement.

Aaron's Directors Declare Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1125 per share and declared such dividend payable October 4, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2022.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1125 per share and declared such dividend payable October 4, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2022.
  • Headquartered in Atlanta, The Aaron's Company, Inc. is a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions of appliances, electronics, furniture, and other home goods across its brands, Aaron's, BrandsMart U.S.A., BrandsMart Leasing, and Woodhaven.
  • Aaron's offers a direct-to-consumer lease-to-own solution through its approximately 1,300 company-operated and franchised stores in 47 states and Canada, as well as its e-commerce platform.
  • BrandsMart Leasing offers lease-to-own solutions to customers of BrandsMart U.S.A. Woodhaven is our furniture manufacturing division.

Aaron's Directors Declare Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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ATLANTA, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1125 per share and declared such dividend payableJuly 5, 2022,to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 16, 2022.

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  • ATLANTA, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1125 per share and declared such dividend payableJuly 5, 2022,to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 16, 2022.
  • BrandsMart U.S.A. is one of the leading appliance and consumer electronics retailers in the southeast United States and one of the largest appliance retailers in the country with ten retail stores in Florida and Georgia.
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THE AARON'S COMPANY, INC. TO WEBCAST 2022 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN; "the Company"), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, will webcast its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday May 4, 2022 from Atlanta, Georgia, as described in its proxy statement, dated March 24, 2022, furnished to Aaron's shareholders.

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  • ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN; "the Company"), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, will webcast its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday May 4, 2022 from Atlanta, Georgia, as described in its proxy statement, dated March 24, 2022, furnished to Aaron's shareholders.
  • Investors and other interested parties may access the webcast on the Investor Relations page of Aaron's website at investor.aarons.com.
  • The webcast will allow parties to listen to the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, but will not provide the opportunity to participate.
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THE AARON'S COMPANY, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2022 EARNINGS CALL AND WEBCAST

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Chief Executive Officer,Douglas A. Lindsay, and Chief Financial Officer,C.

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  • Chief Executive Officer,Douglas A. Lindsay, and Chief Financial Officer,C.
  • Kelly Wall, will host the call.
  • The call will also be accessible by visiting the Company's investor relations website at investor.aarons.com.
  • The webcast will be archived for playback at that same site.