Atticus, LLC

Farmers work year-round to provide the food on our tables. Whether it's through growing fruits and vegetables, producing grain, or raising livestock, farmers collaborate to nourish the world. As you gather around the table, remember to express gratitude for the American farmer. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! #ThankAFarmer

Atticus successfully advances to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ('D365') as its cloud-based operating system, effective October 19, 2024, with no business disruption. We embarked on this endeavor with a keen focus on enhancing the customer experience while scaling to our full potential. Atticus engaged with Stoneridge Software and dedicated three positions, which were further complemented by 25 subject matter experts, to tackle Phase I, Lift & Shift. "This investment once again demonstrates our commitment to Operational Excellence and long-term viability with an insatiable appetite for continuous improvement via systems and processes," shares John Henderson, EVP, Business Optimization. This meticulously orchestrated upgrade prioritized business continuity over the 10-month period that only pushed 15% over budget, which accommodated a 38-day extension for sufficient go-live testing. "This was a complex project, but due to Atticus' diligence, this was one of the smoothest production cutovers we have accomplished," states Luisa Hill, MSIS, CSM, Senior Project Manager at Stoneridge Software. Phase II, Elevate & Escalate, commences March 1, 2025, with a target go-live date of October 2025 in our deliberate and disciplined march to Full Strength in Market Year 2027. Next-phase Battle-Readiness!

This Veterans Day, we honor the courageous men and women who have selflessly served our nation. We thank you for your bravery, dedication, and commitment.

Atticus mourns the loss of our dear colleague and friend, Dave Saxlund, who passed away on October 7th. Dave bravely fought a long battle with cancer, embodying the true SuCitta Warrior spirit. Please keep the Saxlund family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

We want to thank our team of SuCitta Warriors for their attendance and active engagement in our Company-Wide Meeting this past week. Our investments in the health of the business demonstrate our commitment to scale to Full Strength in 2027 with an immediate focus on 2025; Torque-Empowered. We are advancing the business to become more quantitative and marketing-driven while embracing our proprietary long-range planning process, Storm-Phase Planning. We have compartmentalized the focus by Functional Discipline to Plan the Work, Work the Plan, and Avoid the Noise with a disciplined approach that entails a 3-Year Runway and narrowing quickly to 3-Month Execution. Andy Papathanassiou of Over The Wall: Think Like An Athlete (www.otwthinking.com) reinforced our cultural framework and business philosophies by highlighting the parallels to successful pit crews, including preparation, communication, and, above all, execution. Remaining adaptable proved paramount as we operate in discomfort, not convenience. Atticus competed as 8 teams, changing tires under the pressure of a stopwatch to solidify the principles further. Market Year '25; Torque-Empowered. Aligned, Focused, and Motivated. Battle Ready; One Atticus.

It's day one of our Annual Company-Wide Meeting! As we conclude Market Year '24, we're proud to have 114 SuCitta Warriors gather together as One Atticus. Despite industry challenges, we've remained committed to our Value Proposition of being Relevant, Simple, and Reliable. With consistent execution, we have powered through 2024 and are excited to announce our theme for MY25 - "Torque-Empowered." We've prepared the road. Defined clear lines. Now it's time to drive the car.

Atticus would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our industry partners, customers, suppliers, and friends as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary. As we advanced beyond those early years, we found our Purpose to Enhance Daily Life, charted a well-defined Cultural Framework, and refined our focus, which allowed us to compartmentalize and execute while becoming predictably consistent, Authentic Atticus. Atticus continued investing in the health of the business through 2023 / 2024 as we scale to our potential on a methodical march to 'Full Strength' in 2027. Thank you for your trust and confidence to feed our insatiable appetite to become a great company, a legacy.

We honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Let us never forget the courage and bravery of our American heroes.

Atticus is proud to be one of the sponsors for Barringer Construction's Annual Cornhole Tournament, benefitting the North Carolina Heroes Fund (NCHF). The NCHF is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for North Carolina military personnel and their families by assisting with essential living expenses. 👉🏼 To join us at the event, visit bit.ly/3WYNTpz.

Nominations are now open for the Agricultural Retailers Association Rising Stars Award Program! This initiative offers an opportunity for member organizations to recognize emerging leaders who are making significant strides in their field. The deadline to nominate is September 20th. To learn more about the nomination requirements, important dates, and details, visit www.aradc.org/rising-stars. #AgRetailers #ARARisingStars