23 HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE ENGAGEMENT & APPRECIATION We value our associates as the source of our success as an organization. At the end of fiscal 2021, our population totaled approximately 23,000 full-time and part-time associates in the U.S. Of that total, approximately 99% were employed on a full-time basis, and approximately 66% were non-exempt, or paid on an hourly basis. We aim to enhance PFG’s culture and strengthen engagement by using associate feedback to guide our actions. To gauge associate engagement for our fast-growing organization, PFG conducted its first enterprise-wide engagement survey in October 2020, reaching an overall response rate of 76%. Our overall favorability score of 75% exceeded the global benchmark and our engagement score of 73% was well ahead of the transportation and warehousing industry benchmark, offering validation of our current efforts and providing valuable input for future areas of focus. We found that overall, associates have confidence in a successful future for PFG as well as an understanding of how their work contributes to company success. Associates reported they want to hear even more about what’s happening in the business and would like to continue to learn and develop in their career as the company grows. The results of the survey undergo thorough analysis and are serving to shape PFG’s company-wide Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and create parallel initiatives focused on localized improvement efforts. The survey will be conducted every two years to allow for feedback to be assimilated and to gain traction on action plans. In addition, we engage our associates through a variety of actions, including town hall meetings, luncheons to promote brand awareness and health- and wellness-focused messaging and activities. We participate in and celebrate industry efforts, such as the International Foodservice Distributors Association’s Truck Driving Championship and Truck Driver Hall of Fame. We also highlight locally and share internally and externally significant achievements of our warehouse associates, and we honor the diversity of our associates, customers and communities, by celebrating heritage months and other inclusive recognition. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Our benefits programs are designed to provide a wide range of services and financial protections across our diverse workforce. Our base wages and salaries, which we review annually, are fair and competitive with the external labor markets in which our associates work. PFG provides associates with competitive salaries and incentive-based pay across the organization. Our incentive programs provide cash bonus opportunities to encourage and reward participants for the company’s achievement of financial and other key performance metrics and strengthen the connection between pay and performance. We also grant equity compensation awards that vest over time through our long-term incentive plan to eligible associates to align such associates’ incentives with the company’s long-term strategic objectives. With all the challenges of today’s environment, we provide a multitude of programs to support our associates and their needs. As of the end of fiscal 2021, benefits are available to our associates from the first day they join PFG, without having to undergo waiting periods. We offer multiple medical plans, funded health savings accounts, pharmacy savings programs, wellness reward opportunities, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as substantial time off programs for the opportunity to recharge, and sick time to provide time when associates need it most. In addition, we offer programs that provide free health coaching, diabetes support and weight loss programs.