Press Release

Savannah, Georgia (March 2022) — The TMX Finance^® Family of Companies announced today it is a Military Friendly^® Gold Employer for the third consecutive year, representing what it means to be “Better for Veterans; Better for America.”

In addition to earning the prestigious Gold Employer distinction, the Company has also earned recognition as a Military Friendly^® Spouse Employer as well as a Military Friendly^® Diversity Program Supplier award recipient for our commitment to the larger military community, too.

For 19 years, Military Friendly^® has set the standard for organizations to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses. This year, only 336 organizations nationwide earned varying distinctions for having exceptionally strong hiring programs and meaningful careers for transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses. Only 155 organizations nationwide were recognized as a 2022 Military Friendly^® Spouse Employer and only 191 organizations nationwide were recognized as a 2022 Military Friendly^® Diversity Program Supplier award recipient.

“As a United States Army veteran, I am proud to be part of an organization that continues expanding and strengthening our pledge to serving those who have served the communities where we live and work,” Ted Helgesen, President and Chief Operating Officer of the TMX Finance^® Family of Companies, said. “Through our TMX Project SERV program, we strive to provide the tools, resources, and support our veterans, active duty and transitioning service members, and their spouses need to have a successful and fulfilling business career with us.”

Established in 2017, TMX Project SERV: Serving Employment for Respected Veterans is the Company’s comprehensive commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses. With customized development programs and training, military community Team Members receive the guidance, resources, and encouragement they need to meet and grow their career goals.

“Companies earning the Military Friendly Employers^® designation create and elevate the standard for military programs across the globe; they have invested in substantive programs to recruit, retain, and advance the veterans and service members within their organizations,” said Kayla Lopez, Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly^®. “To them, hiring veterans and service members is more than just the right thing to do, it makes good business sense.”

The TMX Finance^® Family of Companies is showcased along with other 2022 Military Friendly^® Employers on MilitaryFriendly.com.

About the TMX Finance^® Family of Companies

The TMX Finance^® Family of Companies provides consumer credit products under the TitleMax^®, TitleBucks^®, and InstaLoan® brands. Since 1998, we have provided access to credit for consumers who are underserved by traditional lenders. With almost 1,000 stores in 15 states, we are an industry leader throughout the country.

About Military Friendly^® Employers:

Military Friendly^® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 1,500 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation. Military Friendly^® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly^® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.

About VIQTORY:

Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its owned assets such as Military Spouse Magazine®, G.I. Jobs^®, and Military Friendly^® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.Viqtory.com.