World Acceptance Appoints J. Tobin Turner As COO Effective February 17, 2026

World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) ("World Acceptance" or "the Company") today announced that J. Tobin Turner has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective February 17, 2026.

Mr. Turner has served as the Company's Senior Vice President of Strategy and Analytics since 2023. In that role, he has led initiatives focused on data-driven decision-making, customer engagement, and operational performance across the Company's branch-based lending model. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Turner will oversee World Acceptance's branch network and day-to-day operational execution.