NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT Frazier v. Baptist Health Case No. 40CV-25-62 Circuit Court of Lincoln County, Arkansas IF YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION WAS IMPACTED IN THE DATA INCIDENT EXPERIENCED BY BAPTIST HEALTH, 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 Baptist Health d/b/a Baptist Health Medical Center – Drew County (“Defendant”) in a class action lawsuit relating to a criminal third party’s unauthorized access to Defendant’s network between approximately April–July 2024 (the “Data Incident”). The information that may have been involved includes some combination of Settlement Class Members’ names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses and treatment information, and/or provider names. • The lawsuit is called Latanya Frazier & Chanta Ringo v. Baptist Health, Case No. 40CV-25-62, pending in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, Arkansas, Civil Division (the “Litigation”). • Defendant denies that it did anything wrong, and denies all allegations, claims, and all wrongdoing and liability, and the Court has not decided who is right. • The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the Litigation. • You are a Settlement Class Member if you received notice of the Data Incident, including notice of this 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 Postmarked or submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. submitted by December 8, 2026 The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online at www.bhsettlement.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 Postmarked by SETTLEMENT benefits. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part November 9, 2026 of another lawsuit against the Defendant or Released Parties related to the Released Claims. 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 Postmarked by SETTLEMENT AND/OR writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement or November 9, 2026 Class Counsel’s application for Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, or Service ATTEND A HEARING Awards. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. 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 related to the legal 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. 2 Questions? Call 1-(866) 606-0682 Toll-Free or Visit www.bhsettlement.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 COMMENTING ON OR 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? A court 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 Latanya Frazier & Chanta Ringo v. Baptist Health, Case No. 40CV-25-62. It is pending in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, Arkansas, Civil Division. The people that filed this lawsuit are called the “Plaintiffs” (or “Class Representatives”) and the company they sued, Baptist Health d/b/a Baptist Health Medical Center – Drew County, is called the “Defendant.” 2. What is this lawsuit about? This lawsuit alleges that between April 2024 and July 2024, a criminal third party gained unauthorized access to Defendant’s network, which may have resulted in the unauthorized access of certain files. These files may have contained personal information, including some combination of names, addresses, dates of birth, dates of birth, diagnoses and treatment information and/or provider names. 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 Latanya Frazier and Chanta Ringo. 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 Settlement Class Members to receive benefits from the Settlement. The Plaintiffs and their attorneys think the Settlement is best for all Settlement Class Members. 3 Questions? Call 1-(866) 606-0682 Toll-Free or Visit www.bhsettlement.com Who is in the Settlement? 5. Who is included in the Settlement? The court has defined the Class this way: “All individuals whose Private Information was potentially impacted in the Data Incident, including all those who received notice of the Data Incident.” 6. Are there exceptions to being included? Yes. Excluded from the Class are: (1) Defendant’s affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, directors, officers, and agents, or its respective subsidiaries and affiliated companies; (2) governmental entities; (3) anyone who validly excludes themselves from the Settlement; (4) the Judge(s) assigned to the Action and their immediate family, and Court staff; and (5) anyone who perpetrated the Data Incident. If you are not sure whether you are a Settlement Class Member, you can ask for free help any time by contacting the Settlement Administrator at: • Email: info@bhsettlement.com • Call toll free, 24/7: (866) 606-0682 • By mail: BHMC Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. You may also view the Settlement Agreement at www.bhsettlement.com. The Settlement Benefits 7. What does the Settlement provide? You may submit a Claim for the following Benefits: Credit Monitoring Services. All Settlement Class Members are eligible to submit a claim for two years of one- bureau Credit Monitoring Services. This benefit comes with $1 million in identity theft insurance, and includes: • real time monitoring of your credit file • dark web scanning • comprehensive public records monitoring If anything suspicious happens, you will be able to talk to a fraud resolution agent to help fix any problems. Lost Time. Settlement Class Members who spent time responding 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 briefly describe how you spent this time and attest to the same. 4 Questions? Call 1-(866) 606-0682 Toll-Free or Visit www.bhsettlement.com Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses. There are two types of documented losses. You may claim one of the following: Ordinary Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses. If you incurred actual, documented out-of-pocket expenses due to the Data Incident, you can seek reimbursement for up to $400.00. The losses must have occurred between April 22, 2024, and December 8, 2026. This benefit covers out-of-pocket expenses like: • fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, or freezing and unfreezing your credit • cost to replace your IDs • postage to contact banks by mail You need to send proof, like receipts, to show how much you spent or lost. 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. Losses for Identity Theft or Fraud. If you lost money because of identity theft or fraud, you can submit a claim for reimbursement of up to $4,000.00. You will need to show that: • the theft or fraud was probably caused by the Data Incident • the losses are not already covered by Out-of-Pocket Expenses • you tried to prevent the loss or get your money back, such as by using insurance you already have The losses must have occurred between April 22, 2024, and December 8, 2026. You need to send proof, like receipts, to show how much you spent or lost. 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. If you have questions about these benefits, you can ask for free help any time by contacting the Settlement Administrator at: Baptist Health Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 Email: info@bhsettlement.com Call Toll-free: (866) 606-0682 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 related to the Released Claims. The “Releases” section of the Settlement Agreement (Section XI) describes the legal claims that you give up if you remain in the Class. The Settlement Agreement is available at www.bhsettlement.com. Submitting a Claim Form for a Settlement Benefits 5 Questions? Call 1-(866) 606-0682 Toll-Free or Visit www.bhsettlement.com 9. How do I submit a claim for a Settlement benefit? The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online at www.bhsettlement.com. If you prefer, you can download a printable Claim Form from the website and mail it to the Settlement Administrator at: BHMC Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 You may also contact the Settlement Administrator to request a Claim Form by telephone, toll free, (866) 606-0682, by email info@bhsettlement.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 December 8, 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 December 8, 2026. 11. When will the Settlement benefits be issued? The Court will hold a final approval hearing on February 4, 2027 (see Question 18). 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 appointed attorneys Sean Short and Samuel Brown of Ellzey Kherkher Sanford Montgomery, LLP , to represent you and other Settlement 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 $125,000.00 in attorneys’ fees and costs, to be paid by Defendant Class Counsel will also ask for Service Award Payments of $1,500.00 for each of the Class Representatives. Service Award Payments will also paid by Defendant. 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 or “opting out.” If you opt out, you will not receive Settlement Benefits. 6 Questions? Call 1-(866) 606-0682 Toll-Free or Visit www.bhsettlement.com However, you will keep any rights you may have to sue Defendant on your own about the legal issues in this case. 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 November 9, 2026. To be valid, your Opt Out must have the following information: (1) the name of the Litigation: Latanya Frazier & Chanta Ringo v. Baptist Health, Case No. 40CV-25-62, pending in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, Arkansas, Civil Division; (2) your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address; (3) personal signature; and (4) the words “Request for Exclusion,” “Opt Out,”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 Opt Out to the Settlement Administrator at: Baptist Health Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 Email: info@bhsettlement.com Call Toll-free: (866) 606-0682 Your Opt Out must be submitted, postmarked, or emailed by November 9, 2026. 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 Settlement Class Member and do not like part or all of the Settlement, you can object to it. Objecting means telling the Court your reasons 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: (1) the name of the Litigation: Latanya Frazier & Chanta Ringo v. Baptist Health, Case No. 40CV-25-62, pending in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, Arkansas, Civil Division; (2) your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address; (3) a clear description of all the reasons you object; include any legal support, such as documents, you may have for your objection; (4) if you have hired your own lawyer to represent you at the Final Approval Hearing, provide their name and telephone number; 7 Questions? Call 1-(866) 606-0682 Toll-Free or Visit www.bhsettlement.com (5) the number of times you have objected to a class action settlement within the 5 years preceding the date that you file the objection, the caption of each case in which you have made such objection, and a copy of any orders related to or ruling upon the objector’s prior objections that were issued by the trial and appellate courts in each listed case. (6) the identity of all counsel who represent you, including any former or current counsel who may be entitled to compensation for any reason related to the objection to the Settlement and/or the Application for Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Service Awards, and whether they will appear at the Final Approval Hearing. (7) the number of times in which your counsel and/or your counsel’s law firm have objected to a class action settlement within the 5 years preceding the date of the filed objection, the caption of each case in which counsel or the firm has made such objection and a copy of any orders related to or ruling on the objection issued by the trial and appellate courts in each such listed case; (8) a statement confirming whether the objector intends to personally appear and/or testify at the Final Approval Hearing; and (9) your signature (if you have hired your own lawyer, your lawyer’s signature is not sufficient). For your objection to be valid, it must meet each of these requirements. To be considered by the Court, you must file your complete objection with the Clerk of Court by November 9, 2026. You must also send a copy of the objection to the Settlement Administrator, Class Counsel, and counsel for Defendant. Clerk of the Court Settlement Administrator Clerk of the Court BHMC Data Incident Settlement 300 South Drew Street c/o Settlement Administrator Star City, Arkansas 71667 P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 Class Counsel Counsel for Defendants Sean Short Keeley Onna Cronin Samuel Brown Baker & Hostetler LLP Ellzey Kherkher Sanford Montgomery, LLP 1801 California Street 10800 Financial Centre Parkway Suite 4400 Suite 510 Denver, CO 80202 Little Rock, AR 72211 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. 8 Questions? Call 1-(866) 606-0682 Toll-Free or Visit www.bhsettlement.com The Court’s Final Approval Hearing 18. When is the Court’s Final Approval Hearing? The Court will hold a final approval on February 4, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, in the Circuit Courtroom of Lincoln County Arkansas, at 300 South Drew Street, Star City, Arkansas 71667. At the Final Approval Hearing, the Court will decide whether to approve the Settlement. The Court will also decide how Class Counsel should be paid, and whether to award Service Award Payments to the Class Representatives. The Court will also consider any objections to the Settlement. If you are a Settlement Class Member, you or your lawyer may ask permission to speak at the hearing at your own cost (See Question 16). The date and time of this hearing may change without further notice. Please check www.bhsettlement.com for updates. 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 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.bhsettlement.com. If you have additional questions, you can ask for free help any time by contacting the Settlement Administrator at: • Email: info@bhsettlement.com • Call toll free, 24/7: (866) 606-0682 • By mail: BHMC 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, 300 South Drew Street, Star City, Arkansas 71667. DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR CLERK OF COURT REGARDING THIS SETTLEMENT 9 Questions? Call 1-(866) 606-0682 Toll-Free or Visit www.bhsettlement.com