ARLP · Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.

On July 1, 2026, Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (ARLP) through its wholly owned subsidiary Matrix Design Africa (PTY) LTD entered into a Master Supply, Distribution and Services Agreement with Saminco Solutions LLC, a company affiliated with Joseph W. Craft III, who is the President, CEO, and Chairman of ARLP's managing general partner and beneficially owns approximately 14.6% of ARLP's common units. The agreement establishes a framework for Matrix Design Africa to act as a non-exclusive distributor for Saminco's products in Africa and other non-U.S. territories, and also allows for mutual product purchases and service arrangements. The initial term is five years with automatic one-year renewals unless either party provides 30 days' notice. Either party may terminate without cause upon 90 days' notice. The pricing structure ensures that Matrix Design Africa receives terms no less favorable than those offered to other similarly situated customers. The transaction was reviewed and approved by the Conflicts Committee of ARLP's Board, which consists entirely of independent directors, who determined the terms to be fair and reasonable to the partnership and its unitholders. This related party agreement formalizes a supply chain arrangement that leverages the Supplier's products and the Customer's international presence, though no specific financial quantities were disclosed.