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I am reflecting on the incredible milestones that we achieved this year. From a company that started with modest beginnings of a single store, this year we reached nearly 16,900 stores and operations in 31 countries. We celebrated 20 years since we acquired Circle K, beginning the journey of establishing a truly global brand, and we also launched a new five-year strategy. As we start a new fiscal year, we are ready to make another milestone with the appointment of our Chief Operating Officer Alex Miller as our next President and CEO. Couche-Tard has only had two CEOs during its almost 45-year history, and we take this appointment very seriously. Brian Hannasch leaves a big legacy after his highly successful 10-year CEO tenure, and it was important to us that our next CEO comes from within the business and fully embraces our culture and growth-oriented mind set. For those reasons, we have the utmost confidence that Alex is the best person to be our next leader.

As I come to the end of my tenth year as Couche-Tard’s President and CEO, I have made the decision to retire from the position, effective this September. It has been the honor of a lifetime to lead this amazing company for the last 25 years, and I am so proud of the value that we have created together as well as the commitment and passion of our team members to serving our customers and communities. I know Couche-Tard will be in strong hands with Alex Miller as its next President and CEO as he has been one of my closest business partners for well over a decade, he deeply shares our One Team culture, and he will be supported by our exceptional executive leadership team. I also want to thank Alain Bouchard, our founders, Board of Directors, customers, team members, and shareholders for your enduring support and for giving me the opportunity to lead this great business. For that and much more, you have my lasting and sincere gratitude.