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Retail Update and Investment Thesis

COMMITTED TO PEOPLE AND TO PEOPLE AND THE PLANET Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives; AWH has pledged to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (several of which are highlighted below) and is disclosing data aligned with the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) in the Company's 2021 annual report NO 1 POVERTY Job Creation AWH has created strong jobs in areas with high unemployment e.g. AWH has created 400 jobs in Pike county, IL and is the county's largest employer. Strong Wages Depending on state, job position, and labor markets, all field eployees are paid an average of $4.70 to $14.50 per hour more than minimum wage. 3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Benefits AWH AWH provides employees with a 401k plan, FSA plan, Long- Term and Short-Term Incentive plan, and comprehensive core and voluntary benefits. COVID AWH provided numerous COVID related benefits to employees including 36 hours of PTO and gift cards to incentivize vaccination rates. 5 GENDER EQUALITY Employee Resource Groups (ERGS) AWH has over 100 employees participating in 3 ERGS (Women in Leadership, LGBTQIA+, and Black) to promote an inclusive culture and environment. Data Example 37% of leadership positions (supervisor and up) are held by females; 26% of leadership positions held by ethnic minorities. Working to increase both stats to improve parity. 16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS Expungement Clinics AWH has contributed funds to the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) institute, which seeks to educate attorneys interested in learning the ins and outs of the expungement process. Incubation Nonprofit In January 2022, AWH established the Ascend Foundation, a 501(c)(4) with a commitment to support individuals who qualify as social equity applicants. 17
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