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PROG Holdings Responds to Litigation Filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General

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PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG) expressed disappointment over the Pennsylvania Attorney General's lawsuit against its Progressive Leasing business. The company believes it adheres to transparent practices and is proud of its services. They appreciate the support from Pennsylvania’s Governor and legislature for modernizing laws that align with their business practices. PROG Holdings commits to vigorously defending its position in court while continuing to serve Pennsylvania consumers with flexible lease-to-own options. The company remains optimistic about the outcome of the lawsuit.

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  • Support from Pennsylvania Governor and legislature for modernizing laws benefiting Progressive Leasing.
  • Commitment to transparent business practices and customer service.
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  • Lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General against Progressive Leasing, potentially impacting operations.
  • Risks associated with ongoing legal proceedings and possible adverse outcomes.

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, and Four Technologies, today issued the following statement in connection with a lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General regarding its Progressive Leasing business:

We are deeply disappointed with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s decision to file a complaint against our Progressive Leasing business. While we appreciate and support the important role the Pennsylvania Attorney General plays in protecting Pennsylvania consumers, Progressive Leasing has always been committed to transparent business practices and a superior customer experience. We believe Progressive Leasing sets the standard for its industry and we’re extremely proud of the work it does every day to provide solutions for its customers’ needs. To that end, we are very appreciative of the support Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania State Legislature have shown by their recent modernization of the antiquated law upon which the Attorney General’s complaint is based. House Bill 2709, which goes into effect on September 9, 2022, effectively ratifies the exact type of electronic disclosures Progressive Leasing has been making for years in Pennsylvania. Accordingly, we will vigorously defend Progressive Leasing in court and look forward to Progressive Leasing continuing to provide Pennsylvania consumers with the flexible lease-to-own solutions they need.

About PROG Holdings, Inc.

PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG) is a fintech holding company headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, that provides transparent and competitive payment options to consumers. The Company owns Progressive Leasing, a leading provider of e-commerce, app-based, and in-store point-of-sale lease-to-own solutions, Vive Financial, an omnichannel provider of second-look revolving credit products, and Four Technologies, provider of Buy Now, Pay Later payment options through its platform, Four. More information on PROG Holdings' companies can be found at https://www.progholdings.com.

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Statements in this press release regarding the Company that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Statements in this press release that are “forward-looking” include, without limitation, statements about the Company’s expectations with respect to defending the lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General against the Company’s Progressive Leasing business and Progressive Leasing’s provision of services to Pennsylvania consumers in the future. Such forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “believe”, “will”, “look forward to”, and similar forward-looking terminology. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including factors such as (i) the possibility of other legal and regulatory proceedings and investigations, including those arising out of the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s lawsuit against the Company’s Progressive Leasing business; (ii) adverse findings, developments or outcomes with respect to such proceedings and investigations; and (iii) the risks and uncertainties discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 23, 2022, and in our subsequent SEC filings. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

Investor Contact

John A. Baugh, CFA

Vice President, Investor Relations

john.baugh@progleasing.com

Media Contact

Mark Delcorps

Director, Corporate Communications

media@progleasing.com

Source: PROG Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

What lawsuit is PROG Holdings involved in?

PROG Holdings is facing a lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General against its Progressive Leasing business.

When did the Pennsylvania law modernizing electronic disclosures come into effect?

The Pennsylvania law modernizing electronic disclosures took effect on September 9, 2022.

How is PROG Holdings responding to the lawsuit?

PROG Holdings is committed to vigorously defending its Progressive Leasing business in court.

What is the stance of PROG Holdings regarding the lawsuit?

PROG Holdings believes it has always operated with transparency and is proud of its customer services.

What are the potential risks for PROG Holdings arising from the lawsuit?

The risks include possible adverse findings from ongoing legal proceedings and investigations.

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