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Financial Highlights ........... 1
Letter to Shareholders.........2–3
The Aaron’s Story ........... 4–13
Financial Information ....... 14–45
Common Stock Market
Prices and Dividends .......... 42
Store Locations ............. 43
Board of Directors and Officers ... 44
Corporate and Shareholder
Information ................ 45
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serves consumers through
the sale and lease owner ship,
rental and retailing of consumer
electronics, residential furniture, household appliances, computers and accessories in over 1,550
Company-operated and franchised stores in the United States and Canada. The Company’s
major operations are the Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership division and MacTavish Furniture
Industries. Aaron’s is the industry leader in serving the moderate-income consumer, offering
affordable payment plans, quality merchandise and superior service. The Company’s strategic
focus is on growing the sales and lease ownership business through the addition of new
Company-operated stores by both internal expansion and acquisitions, as well as through
our successful and expanding franchise program.