Dole Experiences Cybersecurity Incident

NEWS RELEASE

US Contact: William Goldfield
818-847-4647
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DOLE EXPERIENCES CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT

Charlotte, NC – February 22, 2023– Dole plc (DOLE:NYSE) announced today that the company recently experienced a cybersecurity incident that has been identified as ransomware.

Upon learning of this incident, Dole moved quickly to contain the threat and engaged leading third-party cybersecurity experts, who have been working in partnership with Dole’s internal teams to remediate the issue and secure systems.

The company has notified law enforcement about the incident and are cooperating with their investigation.

While continuing to investigate the scope of the incident, the impact to Dole operations has been limited.

About Dole plc:

Dole plcis one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. Dole plc is an industry leader in many of the products it sells, as well as in nutrition education and research. For more information, please visit www.dole.com.