MANN+HUMMEL is a leading global company in filtration technology. Under its two business units Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment, the Ludwigsburg-based Group (Germany) develops intelligent filtration and separation solutions that enable cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry. Thus, the company makes an important contribution to a clean earth and the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2022, over 22,000 employees at more than 80 locations generated a turnover of EUR 4.8 billion. The portfolio comprises fuel, oil and air filters for combustion engines and industrial applications, filtration solutions for electric and hydrogen powered vehicles, simulation technologies and filter media, as well as membrane technologies for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment and use in sensitive process applications such as food production or biotechnology. Furthermore, the family-owned company, founded in 1941, offers air and molecular filtration technologies for vehicle interiors, building filtration, as well as industrial applications and cleanrooms. You can find further information on MANN+HUMMEL at https://www.mann-hummel.com/ Imprint: MANN+HUMMEL Intern. GmbH & Co. KG Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Tel. +49 (7141) 98-0 Fax +49 (7141) 98-2545 E-Mail: [email protected] Board of Management: Kurk Wilks (CEO) and Emese Weissenbacher Commercial Register: Stuttgart HRA 730217 VAT registration number: DE296682199 Responsible according to § 55 para 2 RStV: Gudmund Semb, MANN+HUMMEL Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Data Protection: www.mann-hummel.com/dataprotection

MANN+HUMMEL is a leading global company in filtration technology. Under its two business units Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment, the Ludwigsburg-based Group (Germany) develops intelligent filtration and separation solutions that enable cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry. Thus, the company makes an important contribution to a clean earth and the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2022, over 22,000 employees at more than 80 locations generated a turnover of EUR 4.8 billion. The portfolio comprises fuel, oil and air filters for combustion engines and industrial applications, filtration solutions for electric and hydrogen powered vehicles, simulation technologies and filter media, as well as membrane technologies for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment and use in sensitive process applications such as food production or biotechnology. Furthermore, the family-owned company, founded in 1941, offers air and molecular filtration technologies for vehicle interiors, building filtration, as well as industrial applications and cleanrooms. You can find further information on MANN+HUMMEL at https://www.mann-hummel.com/ Imprint: MANN+HUMMEL Intern. GmbH & Co. KG Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Tel. +49 (7141) 98-0 Fax +49 (7141) 98-2545 E-Mail: [email protected] Board of Management: Kurk Wilks (CEO) and Emese Weissenbacher Commercial Register: Stuttgart HRA 730217 VAT registration number: DE296682199 Responsible according to § 55 para 2 RStV: Gudmund Semb, MANN+HUMMEL Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Data Protection: www.mann-hummel.com/dataprotection

Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally. Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, we are the fourth-largest credit rating agency in the world. Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry. Our approach and size allow us to be nimble enough to respond to customers' needs in their local markets, but large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources they require. Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service. Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.

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Keffer Hyundai is the leading new car volume dealer in the Carolinas and has been since 2007. We built a state of the art facility at Crown Point in Matthews and have about ten million in Hyundai inventory. Check out our daily specials at kefferhyundai.com We are part of the larger Keffer Auto family of dealerships that started in Charlotte over 35 years ago. Having happy customers send their friends and family to us and then buying again are how we've stayed in business all these years.

The Randy Marion Automotive Group was established in September of 1990. After many months of preparation, starting with Chevrolet awarding us with a franchise, we purchased McKnight Pontiac-Buick Co. to come up with what we feel to be the perfect combination of brands including Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Subaru, Isuzu, Ford, Lincoln, and our newest addition Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram. We have quickly built a reputation for friendly sales, reliable service, quality workmanship and dependability. Service to our customers and hard work are the ingredients that shaped our success in the early years and continue to be of values now. We have been proudly serving the greater Charlotte-Lake Norman area for over twenty nine years. We have locations in Huntersville, Mooresville, Statesville, Hickory, and Wilkesboro. Visit us online at www.randymarion.com

McMahon Truck Centers is a family-owned group of full-service commercial truck centers and dedicated parts and service centers with nine locations throughout six states. We offer comprehensive transportation solutions from sales of premium trucks like Mack, Volvo, and Hino – including product offerings of premium truck bodies and attachments from Jerr-Dan to quality parts and services on all makes and models. McMahon Truck Centers also manages the complementary business unit of McMahon Truck Leasing – our Full-Service affiliate distinctively represents Mack Leasing System, Volvo Leasing System, and NationaLease.

BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for our high quality products and exceptional service. But we know that our competitive advantage lies in our people. Thats why we recruit the best people and provide training and opportunity for advancement. BestDrive specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including: Industry leading Continental and General Tire brand products. ContiTread retread solutions that “look like new, run like new."​ A wide array of multibrand truck tires to address all market segments. Innovative commercial fleet solutions such as ContiPressureCheck TPMS and VDO Roadlog ELD. Since our founding in 2012, we have opened 25 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout the country. The opportunities for advancement and training are endless. Start your career with BestDrive! Our generous benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision Ongoing opportunities for training and advancement

Representing 130 franchises and 25 manufacturer nameplates from the Carolinas to California, Hendrick Automotive Group is the largest privately held automotive retail organization in the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company employs more than 10,000 people in its 94 dealership locations, 21 collision centers and four accessories distributor installers in 13 states. For more information, please visit www.HendrickCars.com. In 2020, Hendrick Automotive Group generated approximately $10 billion in revenue after selling 219,000 vehicles and servicing 2.4 million cars and trucks. Hendrick Automotive Group offers new and pre-owned vehicles, financing, warranties, automobile parts, accessories, service and body repair. The company has contributed significantly to improve the quality of life for people in need through charitable contributions. Hendrick Automotive Group believes that our teammates are our most important assets, along with our culture. Our people are the foundation of our brand. Our success as a whole is dependent on preserving our reputation of respect and quality. We are a company that believes in our core values and upholding them through great people, high standards and best practices. We pride ourselves on our behavior. We treat our customers, corporate partners and each other with respect. We believe in communication and hold each other accountable for the high standards of excellence that are set from our chairman, Rick Hendrick. For additional information on career opportunities - https://www.hendrickcars.com/hendrick-careers.htm.

The Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships is proud to be an automotive leader in the community. Since opening our doors in 1976, Ben Mynatt has maintained a commitment to our customers, offering the widest selection of GM and Nissan vehicles with unmatched ease of purchase. Whether you're in the market for a new, used, or certified vehicle, need service, parts, or body work, come be part of our family!

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