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[sheet: Certificate]

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BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE

Delivered pursuant to Section 6.02(a) of the Credit Agreement dated as of May 4, 2023 (effective May 19, 2023) (the "Credit Agreement") among Cascade Retail Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation ("CRH"), Cascade Retail Operating Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("CROC" and together with CRH, the "Borrowers"), the Guarantors party thereto, the Lenders party thereto, and Crescent Harbor Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (the "Agent").

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Credit Agreement.

Certificate Date:May 19, 2023
Reporting Period End Date:May 19, 2023
Certified By:Priya Anand, Treasurer, Cascade Retail Holdings Inc.

The undersigned Responsible Officer of CRH hereby certifies to the Agent and the Lenders that the information set forth below and in the schedules attached hereto is true, correct and complete as of the date hereof.

CUSIP:14762MAA3
Calderwood & Harkness LLP Matter No.:1038-00002
Aggregate Revolving Commitments:$300,000,000
Net Borrowing Base:$326,400,000
Available Commitment:$300,000,000
Initial Draw at Closing:$150,000,000
Excess Availability (Undrawn):$150,000,000

[sheet: Borrowing Base Calculation]

Line Item

SECTION A: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

1. Total Accounts Receivable (gross)Schedule A-1225000000Gross book value of all accounts
2. Less: Ineligible ReceivablesSchedule A-2-38000000Includes aged >90 days, concentrations, cross-aged, foreign, intercompany, government, contra
3. Eligible ReceivablesLine 1 + Line 2187000000Per Ridgeline Asset Advisors LLC field exam report dated March 31, 2023
4. Receivables Advance Rate0.8585%
5. Receivables Borrowing Base ComponentLine 3 × Line 415895000085% × $187,000,000

SECTION B: INVENTORY

6. Total Inventory (gross, at cost)Schedule B-1412000000Gross book value of all inventory
7. Less: Ineligible InventorySchedule B-2-72000000Includes slow-moving, damaged, in-transit >45 days, consigned, not at permitted locations
8. Eligible Inventory (at cost)Line 6 + Line 7340000000
9. Net Orderly Liquidation Value (NOLV) of Eligible InventorySchedule B-3294000000Per Ridgeline Asset Advisors LLC appraisal report dated March 31, 2023
10. Inventory Advance Rate (applied to NOLV)0.6565% of NOLV
11. Inventory Borrowing Base ComponentLine 9 × Line 1019110000065% × $294,000,000

SECTION C: GROSS BORROWING BASE

12. Gross Borrowing Base

SECTION D: AVAILABILITY RESERVES

13. Rent ReserveSchedule D-182000003 months' rent for leased locations
14. Gift Card / Stored Value ReserveSchedule D-25100000Outstanding gift card liabilities
15. Dilution ReserveSchedule D-36350000Based on historical dilution rate applied to eligible receivables
16. Customer Deposit / Credit ReserveSchedule D-42500000
17. Other Reserves (tax liens, insurance, etc.)Schedule D-51500000
18. Total Availability ReservesSum of Lines 13–1723650000

SECTION E: NET BORROWING BASE & AVAILABLE COMMITMENT

19. Net Borrowing BaseLine 12 − Line 18326400000$350,050,000 − $23,650,000
20. Aggregate Revolving CommitmentsPer Credit Agreement300000000
21. Available Commitment (lesser of Line 19 and Line 20)Min(Line 19, Line 20)300000000Min($326,400,000, $300,000,000)

SECTION F: USAGE & EXCESS AVAILABILITY

22. Outstanding Revolving Loans (closing date draw)150000000Initial draw at closing
23. Outstanding Letters of Credit0None outstanding at closing
24. Outstanding Swingline Loans0None outstanding at closing
25. Total OutstandingsSum of Lines 22–24150000000
26. Excess Availability (Undrawn)Line 21 − Line 25150000000$300,000,000 − $150,000,000

SECTION G: COVENANT TRIGGER ANALYSIS

27. FCCR Trigger ThresholdGreater of (a) 10% × Min(Commitments, BB) and (b) $25M3000000010% × $300,000,000 = $30,000,000 > $25,000,000
28. Availability vs. FCCR TriggerLine 26 vs. Line 27PASS$150,000,000 > $30,000,000 — FCCR testing NOT required
29. Cash Dominion Trigger Threshold12.5% × Min(Commitments, BB)3750000012.5% × $300,000,000
30. Availability vs. Cash Dominion TriggerLine 26 vs. Line 29PASS$150,000,000 > $37,500,000 — Cash dominion NOT triggered
31. Restricted Payment Availability Threshold15% × Min(Commitments, BB)4500000015% × $300,000,000
32. Availability vs. Restricted Payment ThresholdLine 26 vs. Line 31PASS$150,000,000 > $45,000,000 — Restricted payments basket available

[sheet: Schedule A — Receivables]

Category

A-1: TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (GROSS)

Cascade Retail Holdings Inc.CRH12500000Corporate-level receivables (vendor rebates, etc.)
Cascade Retail Operating Company LLCCROC142000000Wholesale, retail charge, marketplace receivables
Cascade Digital Commerce Inc.CDC58500000E-commerce platform receivables (credit card processor, marketplace)
Cascade Outlet Stores LLCCOS9000000Outlet store receivables
Cascade Fulfillment Services Inc.CFS3000000Third-party fulfillment service receivables
Total Gross Accounts Receivable225000000

A-2: INELIGIBLE RECEIVABLES

Receivables aged > 90 days past invoice date-11200000
Cross-aged accounts (>50% of account balance >60 days)-5800000
Concentration excess (>10% of eligible receivables from single account debtor)-4500000
Foreign receivables (non-U.S. account debtors, excluding Canada)-3200000
Intercompany receivables-6100000Excluded: receivables from Cascade Retail Canada ULC and intercompany
Government receivables-1500000
Contra / offset accounts-2700000
Disputed / doubtful accounts-1800000
Other ineligibles (credit balances, unapplied cash, etc.)-1200000
Total Ineligible Receivables-38000000
ELIGIBLE RECEIVABLES187000000$225,000,000 − $38,000,000
Advance Rate Applied:85%Per Section 1.01 of Credit Agreement
Receivables Borrowing Base Component:15895000085% × $187,000,000

[sheet: Schedule B — Inventory]

Category

B-1: TOTAL INVENTORY (GROSS, AT COST)

Kent, WA Distribution Center (CFS)18700 72nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032128000000Apparel, home goods, outdoor/lifestyle
Reno, NV Distribution Center (CFS)4500 Logistics Pkwy, Reno, NV 89506102000000Apparel, home goods
Columbus, OH Distribution Center (CFS)7200 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus, OH 4321787000000Apparel, outdoor/lifestyle
Outlet Store Locations (COS — 64 stores)Various68000000Retail floor inventory across 64 outlet locations
In-Transit InventoryVarious carriers22000000Goods in transit to DCs and stores
E-Commerce Fulfillment (CDC)Portland, OR / DCs5000000Drop-ship and third-party marketplace inventory
Total Gross Inventory (at cost)412000000

B-2: INELIGIBLE INVENTORY

Slow-moving inventory (>12 months aged)-24000000
Damaged / defective goods-3500000
In-transit > 45 days-4500000Per Credit Agreement definition of Eligible Inventory
Consigned inventory-6000000Vendor-owned consignment goods
Inventory not at a Permitted Location (missing landlord waiver)-18000000Subject to post-closing landlord waiver deliverables
Packaging / supplies / non-saleable goods-8000000
Other ineligibles (samples, customer returns pending processing)-8000000
Total Ineligible Inventory-72000000
ELIGIBLE INVENTORY (AT COST)340000000$412,000,000 − $72,000,000

B-3: NET ORDERLY LIQUIDATION VALUE (NOLV)

Appraised NOLV of Eligible InventoryPer Ridgeline Asset Advisors LLC report dated March 31, 2023; Engagement Lead: Patricia Holbrook294000000NOLV as % of cost: ~86.5%
NOLV applied to Borrowing Base294000000
Advance Rate Applied:65%Per Section 1.01 of Credit Agreement
Inventory Borrowing Base Component:19110000065% × $294,000,000

[sheet: Schedule D — Reserves]

Reserve Category

AVAILABILITY RESERVES DETAIL

D-1: Rent Reserve3 months' rent for leased DC and retail locations per Credit Agreement8200000Covers distribution centers (Kent, Reno, Columbus) and 64 outlet stores
D-2: Gift Card / Stored Value ReserveOutstanding unredeemed gift card liability5100000Per Cascade's balance sheet as of most recent reporting date
D-3: Dilution ReserveApplied when trailing 12-month dilution rate exceeds 5%; calculated on eligible receivables6350000Dilution rate ~8.4%; reserve = (8.4% − 5%) × $187,000,000 ≈ $6,350,000
D-4: Customer Deposit / Credit ReserveOutstanding customer credits, deposits, and loyalty program liabilities2500000
D-5: Other ReservesTax lien reserves, bank product reserves, insurance deductible reserves1500000Includes estimated priority claims
TOTAL AVAILABILITY RESERVES23650000$8,200,000 + $5,100,000 + $6,350,000 + $2,500,000 + $1,500,000

Dilution Reserve Calculation Detail:

Trailing 12-month dilution rate:8.40%Per analysis of historical credits, returns, allowances
Dilution threshold per Credit Agreement:5.00%
Excess dilution rate:3.40%8.40% − 5.00%
Eligible Receivables:187000000
Dilution Reserve:63580003.40% × $187,000,000 = $6,358,000; rounded to $6,350,000

[sheet: Initial Draw Summary]

Use of Funds

INITIAL DRAW — MAY 19, 2023 (CLOSING DATE)

Payoff of Existing ABL Facility

CLOSING COSTS, FEES & EXPENSES:

Upfront / Arrangement Fee — Crescent Harbor Bank, N.A.Crescent Harbor Bank, N.A.67500050 bps × $135,000,000 commitment
Upfront Fee — Northgate Capital BankNorthgate Capital Bank45000050 bps × $90,000,000 commitment
Upfront Fee — Bridgevale Financial CorporationBridgevale Financial Corporation37500050 bps × $75,000,000 commitment
Administrative Agent Fee (Year 1)Crescent Harbor Bank, N.A.150000$150,000 per annum
Legal Fees — Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Borrower's Counsel)Calderwood & Harkness LLP850000Estimated; Matter No. 1038-00002
Legal Fees — Whitfield, Greer & Holloway LLP (Lenders' Counsel)Whitfield, Greer & Holloway LLP425000Estimated; Matter No. 1038-00002
Field Exam / Appraisal FeeRidgeline Asset Advisors LLC175000Per engagement with Patricia Holbrook
UCC Filing Fees & Search FeesDE SOS / WA SOS350003 UCC-1 filings + UCC-3 terminations + searches
Insurance / Miscellaneous Closing CostsVarious40000Including Strathmore Corporation Greaves & Co. broker fees, endorsement costs
Subtotal — Closing Costs, Fees & Expenses3175000
Working CapitalCRH Operating Account at Meridian Trust Company, N.A.343750001001 Fourth Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98154
TOTAL INITIAL DRAW150000000$112,450,000 + $3,175,000 + $34,375,000
Aggregate Revolving Commitments300000000
Less: Total Initial Draw-150000000
UNDRAWN AVAILABILITY AT CLOSING150000000$300,000,000 − $150,000,000