NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P. Case No. 2026-18098 District Court for Harris County, Texas IF YOU WERE SENT NOTICE THAT YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION WAS POTENTIALLY INVOLVED IN THE FEBRUARY 2025 AIS INFOSOURCE, L.P. DATA INCIDENT, A PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, AND ENTITLE YOU TO SETTLEMENT BENEFITS. A court has authorized this Notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer. You are not being sued. Please read this Notice carefully and completely. • A Settlement has been reached with AIS InfoSource, L.P. (“AIS” or “Defendant”) in a proposed class action lawsuit. This case involves a February 2025 cybersecurity incident in which a criminal third party gained unauthorized access to Defendant’s network (the “Data Incident”). The private information of certain individuals may have been involved in the Data Incident. This information may have included a combination of: names, Social Security numbers, and/or financial account numbers. • The lawsuit is called Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P., Case No. 2026-18098. It is pending in the District Court for Harris County, Texas (the “Litigation”). • AIS denies that it did anything wrong, and denies all claims, allegations, and liability. The Court has not made a determination that AIS did anything wrong. • The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the Litigation. • You have been identified as a Settlement Class Member, and you may be entitled to benefits under the Settlement. • Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read this Notice carefully and completely. SUMMARY OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT DEADLINE SUBMIT A CLAIM The only way to receive benefits from this Settlement is by Submitted, emailed submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. or postmarked by October 12, 2026 The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online at www.AISSettlement.com. If you prefer, you can download the Claim Form from the Settlement Website and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You may also call or email the Settlement Administrator to receive a paper copy of the Claim Form. OPT OUT OF THE You can choose to opt out of the Settlement and receive no September 11, 2026 SETTLEMENT benefits. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant or the Released Parties related to the Released Claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own lawyer at your own expense. OBJECT TO THE If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by September 11, 2026 SETTLEMENT AND/OR writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your ATTEND A HEARING objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. You will still be bound by the Settlement if the Court approves it. DO NOTHING Unless you opt out of the Settlement, you are automatically part of No Deadline the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant or the Released Parties related to the Released Claims resolved by this Settlement. • These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in this Notice. • The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement, and Class Counsel’s Fee and Expense Application and Service Awards. No Settlement benefits will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement. 2 Questions? Call 1-(833) 421-7297 Toll-Free or Visit www.AISSettlement.com WHAT THIS NOTICE CONTAINS BASIC INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 3 WHO IS IN THE SETTLEMENT .......................................................................................... 4 THE SETTLEMENT BENEFITS........................................................................................... 4 SUBMITTING A CLAIM FORM FOR SETTLEMENT BENEFITS ................................................ 6 THE LAWYERS REPRESENTING YOU ............................................................................... 6 EXCLUDING YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT ............................................................ 7 OBJECTING TO THE SETTLEMENT ................................................................................... 7 THE COURT’S FINAL APPROVAL HEARING ...................................................................... 8 IF I DO NOTHING ........................................................................................................... 9 GETTING MORE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 9 Basic Information 1. Why was this Notice issued? The District Court for Harris County, Texas, authorized this Notice. You have a right to know about the proposed Settlement of this class action lawsuit, and about all of your options, before the Court decides whether to grant final approval of the Settlement. This Notice explains the lawsuit, your legal rights, what benefits are available, and who can receive them. The lawsuit is called Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P., Case No. 2026-18098. It is pending in the District Court for Harris County, Texas. The people that filed this lawsuit are called the “Plaintiffs” (or “Class Representatives”) and the company they sued, AIS InfoSource, L.P., is called the “Defendant.” 2. What is this lawsuit about? This lawsuit alleges that in February 2025, a criminal third party gained unauthorized access to Defendant’s network. The Data Incident may have involved Settlement Class Members’ private information. This information may have included a combination of: names, Social Security numbers, and/or financial account numbers. 3. What is a class action? In a class action, one or more individuals sue on behalf of other people with similar claims. These individuals are called the “Plaintiffs” or “Class Representatives.” Together, the people included in the class action are called a “Class” or “Class Members.” One court resolves the lawsuit for all Class Members, except for those who opt out from the Settlement. In this Settlement, the Class Representatives are Clifton Tyler Allen, Steven Getman, and Robin Raychelle Petty. Everyone included in this Action are the Class Members. 4. Why is there a Settlement? The Court did not decide whether the Plaintiffs or the Defendant are right. Both sides have agreed to a Settlement to avoid the costs and risks of a trial, and to allow the Class Members to receive benefits from the Settlement. The Plaintiffs and their attorneys think the Settlement is best for all Class Members. 3 Questions? Call 1-(833) 421-7297 Toll-Free or Visit www.AISSettlement.com Who is in the Settlement? 5. Who is included in the Settlement? The court has defined the Class this way: “All individuals residing in the United States who received Notice, including notice of this Settlement, that their PII may have been involved in the Data Incident.” In this sentence, PII means Personally Identifiable Information. 6. Are there exceptions to being included? Yes. Excluded from the Class are: (1) the Judge presiding over this Litigation, and members of the Judge’s direct family and staff; (2) governmental entities; (3) AIS, its subsidiaries, parent companies, successors, predecessors, and any entity in which AIS or its parents have a controlling interest, and its current or former officers and directors; (4) anyone who validly excludes themselves from the Settlement prior to the Opt-Out Deadline; and (5) any person found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be guilty under criminal law of initiating, causing, aiding or abetting the criminal activity occurrence of the Data Incident, or who pleads nolo contendere to any such charge. If you are not sure whether you are a Class Member, you can ask for free help any time by contacting the Settlement Administrator at: • Email: info@AISSettlement.com • Call toll free, 24/7: 1-(833) 421-7297 • By mail: AIS Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 You may also view the Settlement Agreement at www.AISSettlement.com. The Settlement Benefits 7. What does the Settlement provide? All Settlement Class Members may submit a claim to receive Credit Monitoring Services and one or more of the cash payment options. The benefits are explained in more detail below. CREDIT MONITORING SERVICES. All Class Members are eligible to enroll in two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete services with one bureau credit monitoring. This comprehensive service comes with $1 million of financial fraud insurance, and includes monitoring for: • fraud or identity theft • unauthorized financial transactions • personal information associated with high-risk transactions If anything suspicious happens, you will be able to talk to a fraud resolution agent to help fix any problems. CASH PAYMENT OPTIONS 4 Questions? Call 1-(833) 421-7297 Toll-Free or Visit www.AISSettlement.com Reimbursement for Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses. If you incurred actual, documented out- of-pocket losses traceable to the Data Incident, you may submit a claim for reimbursement up to $5,000.00. The losses must have occurred between February 16, 2025, and October 12, 2026. This benefit covers out-of-pocket expenses like: • losses because of identity theft or fraud • fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, or freezing and unfreezing your credit • cost to replace your IDs • postage to contact banks by mail You must submit documentation to support your claim, such as bank statements, receipts, postage, or copying expenses, to show how much you spent or lost and that it was related to the Data Incident. You can also send notes or papers you made yourself to explain or support other proof, but those notes or papers alone are not enough to make a Valid Claim. Your proof or notes should show that your expenses were because of the Data Incident. You cannot claim a payment for expenses that have already been reimbursed by a third party. Reimbursement for Lost Time. Class Members who spent time remedying issues related to the Data Incident may claim up to four hours, at $20.00 per hour, for a maximum of $80.00. You must have spent the time on tasks related to the Data Incident. Some examples include things like: • changing your passwords • investigating suspicious activity in your accounts • researching the Data Incident You must attest that the time claimed was spent as a result of the Data Incident. If you have questions about these benefits, you can ask for free help any time by contacting the Settlement Administrator at: • Email: info@AISSettlement.com • Call toll free, 24/7: 1-(833) 421-7297 • By mail: AIS Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 8. What claims am I releasing if I stay in the Class? If you stay in the Class, you won’t be able to be part of any other lawsuit against Defendant or the Released Parties for any of the Released Claims resolved by this Settlement. The “Releases” section of the Settlement Agreement (Section IX) describes the legal claims that you give up if you remain in the Class. The Settlement Agreement is available at www.AISSettlement.com. 5 Questions? Call 1-(833) 421-7297 Toll-Free or Visit www.AISSettlement.com Submitting a Claim Form for Settlement Benefits 9. How do I submit a claim for a Settlement benefit? The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online at www.AISSettlement.com. If you prefer, you can download a printable Claim Form from the website and mail it to the Settlement Administrator at: AIS Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 You may also contact the Settlement Administrator to request a Claim Form by telephone, toll free, 1-(833) 421-7297, by email info@AISSettlement.com, or by U.S. mail at the address above. 10. Are there any important Settlement payment deadlines? If you are submitting a Claim Form online, you must do so by October 12, 2026. If you are submitting a claim by U.S. mail, the completed and signed Claim Form, including supporting documentation, must be postmarked no later than October 12, 2026. 11. When will the Settlement benefits be issued? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing (see Question 18) in person or remotely. If the Court approves the Settlement, there may be appeals. We do not know if appeals will be filed, or how long it will take to resolve them if they are filed. Settlement payments will be distributed if the Court grants final approval, and after any appeals are resolved. The Lawyers Representing You 12. Do I have a lawyer in the case? Yes, the Court has appointed attorney Angelica Gentile and Leanna A. Loginov of Shamis & Gentile, P.A., to represent you and other Class Members (“Class Counsel”). 13. Should I get my own lawyer? You will not be charged for Class Counsel’s services. If you want your own lawyer, you may hire one at your expense. 14. How will Class Counsel be paid? Class Counsel will ask the court to approve reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of litigation not to exceed $325,000.00. If approved, these fees and costs will be paid by Defendant. Class Counsel will also ask for a Service Award not to exceed $3,000.00 for each Class Representative. Any approved Service Awards will also be paid by Defendant. 6 Questions? Call 1-(833) 421-7297 Toll-Free or Visit www.AISSettlement.com Excluding Yourself from the Settlement 15. How do I opt out of the Settlement? If you do not want to be part of the Settlement, you must formally exclude yourself from the Settlement. This is called a Request for Exclusion, and is sometimes also called “opting out.” If you opt out, you will not receive Settlement benefits. However, you will keep any rights you may have to sue AIS or the Released Parties on your own related to the Released Claims resolved by this Settlement. If you exclude yourself, you are telling the Court that you do not want to be part of the Settlement. You will not be eligible to receive any Settlement benefits if you exclude yourself. The deadline to exclude yourself from the Settlement is September 11, 2026. To be valid, your Request for Exclusion must have the following information: (1) the name of the Litigation: Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P., Case No. 2026-18098, pending in the District Court for Harris County, Texas; (2) your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address; (3) personal signature (a lawyer’s signature is not sufficient); and (4) the words “Request for Exclusion” or a clear and similar statement that you do not want to participate in the Settlement. You may only exclude yourself—not any other person. Mail your Request for Exclusion to the Settlement Administrator at: AIS Data Incident Settlement ATTN: Exclusion Request PO Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 Your Request for Exclusion must be submitted or postmarked by September 11, 2026. You cannot opt out by telephone or by email. “Mass” or “class” requests for exclusion filed by third parties on behalf of a “mass” or “class” of Settlement Class Members or multiple Settlement Class Members where the opt-out has not been signed by each and every individual Settlement Class Member will not be allowed. Commenting on or Objecting to the Settlement 16. How do I tell the Court if I like or do not like the Settlement? If you are a Class Member and do not like part or all of the Settlement, you can object to it. Objecting means telling the Court your reasons for why you think the Court should not approve the Settlement. The Court will consider your views. You cannot object if you have excluded yourself from the Settlement (see Question 15) You must provide the following information for the Court to consider your objection: 7 Questions? Call 1-(833) 421-7297 Toll-Free or Visit www.AISSettlement.com (1) the name of the Litigation: Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P., Case No. 2026-18098, pending in the District Court for Harris County, Texas; (2) your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address; (3) documentation sufficient to establish membership in the Settlement Class, such as a copy of the Short Form or Long Form Notice you received; (4) a clear description of all the reasons you object; including any legal support, such as documents, you may have for your objection; (5) if you have hired your own lawyer to represent you for this objection, provide their name, bar number, and contact information; (6) if you have hired your own lawyers, also provide their background and experience, how much they expect to charge, and how they calculated that number; (7) if you or your lawyer have objected in any other cases in the past five years, list the names, courts, and civil action numbers for each of those cases; (8) whether or not you or your lawyer intend to appear at the Final Approval Hearing; (9) if you plan on submitting documents and/or having witnesses testify at the Final Approval Hearing, provide a full list; and (10) your signature (or, if you have hired your own lawyer, your lawyer’s signature). For your objection to be valid, it must meet each of these requirements. Class Counsel or Defendant’s Counsel may take limited discovery of the objector related to the objection, including the taking of the objector’s deposition or requiring the objector to produce documents. To be considered by the Court, you must file your complete objection with the Clerk of Court by September 11, 2026. You must also send a copy of the objection to the Settlement Administrator. Clerk of the Court Settlement Administrator Clerk of the Court AIS Data Incident Settlement Harris County Courthouse ATTN: Objections 201 Caroline Street PO Box 25226 Houston, TX 77002 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 17. What is the difference between objecting and excluding? Objecting is telling the Court that you do not like something about the Settlement. You can object to the Settlement only if you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement. Excluding yourself from the Settlement is opting out and stating to the Court that you do not want to be part of the Settlement. If you opt out of the Settlement, you cannot object to it because the Settlement no longer affects you. The Court’s Final Approval Hearing 18. When is the Court’s Final Approval Hearing? 8 Questions? Call 1-(833) 421-7297 Toll-Free or Visit www.AISSettlement.com The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing to decide whether to approve the Settlement. The court will also decide whether to approve Class Counsel’s Fee and Expense Application and whether to award Service Awards to the Class Representatives. The Court will also consider any timely and valid objections to the Settlement. If you are a Class Member, you or your lawyer may ask permission to speak at the hearing at your own cost (See Question 16). Settlement Class Members should check www.AISSettlement.com for information regarding the location, date, or time of this hearing. 19. Do I have to come to the Final Approval Hearing? No. Class Counsel will answer any questions the Court may have. You may attend at your own expense if you wish, but you do not have to. If you file an objection, you do not have to come to the Final Approval Hearing to talk about it; the Court will consider it as long as it was filed on time. You may also pay your own lawyer to attend, but you do not have to. If I Do Nothing 20. What happens if I do nothing at all? If you do nothing, you will not receive a benefit from this Settlement. You will also give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant or Released Parties related to the Released Claims resolved by this Settlement. You will also give up the rights described in Question 8. Getting More Information 21. How do I get more information? This Notice is a summary of the proposed Settlement. The full Settlement Agreement and other related documents are available at the Settlement Website, www.AISSettlement.com. If you have additional questions, you can ask for free help any time by contacting the Settlement Administrator at: • Email: info@AISSettlement.com • Call toll free, 24/7: 1-(833) 421-7297 • By mail: AIS Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 You can obtain copies of publicly filed documents by visiting the office of the Clerk of the Court, Harris County Courthouse, 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002. 9 Questions? Call 1-(833) 421-7297 Toll-Free or Visit www.AISSettlement.com DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT, CLERK OF COURT, OR DEFENDANT’S COUNSEL REGARDING THIS SETTLEMENT 10 Questions? Call 1-(833) 421-7297 Toll-Free or Visit www.AISSettlement.com