NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Case No. 26CV001507-350 Founders Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff v. Alexandre Britto Pereira, Defendant. TO: ALEXANDRE BRITTO PEREIRA: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on February 18, 2026, in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Complaint for Collection on Account and Money Owed You are required to make a defense to such pleading within 40 days of the first day of publication of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 21st day of April, 2026. Jacob A. Busey N.C. State Bar No. 60248 Founders Federal Credit Union 737 Plantation Road Lancaster, SC 29720 (803) 289-5390 jacob.busey@foundersfcu.com ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF April 26, May 3, 10 2026 LWLM0506428