Modified · TRENDS AFFECTING OUR BUSINESS

Throughout the first threesix months of 2026, we experienced net sales growth , driven primarily by pricing actions, and positivecontinued consumer sentimentdemand for our brands, despite the persistent dynamic macromacroeconomic environment, which continues to put pressure and ongoing pressures on our business. Specifically, higher Higher manufacturing , logistics, and supply chain costs continue to challenge the business and drive incremental cost to our business costs (see Consolidated Results of Operations included in this MD&A). Additionally, we utilize many exchange traded commodities for our business that are subject to price volatility, specifically cocoa products, which has continued to improve during the first threesix months of 2026 (see Part I, Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).