STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The management of RITCHIELAYNE MERCHANDISE is responsible for all information and representations contained in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and reflect amounts that are based on the best estimates and informed judgment ‘of management with an appropriate consideration to meteriality. In this regard, management maintains a system of accounting and reporting which provides for the necessary internal controls to ensure that transactions are properly authorized and recorded, assets are safeguarded against unauthorized use or disposition and liabilties are recognized. The owner reviews the financial statements before such statements are approved and submitted to the stockholders of the company. Mario R. Lozano, the independent auditors and appointed by the management, has examined the financial statements of the company in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and has expressed its opinion on the fairness of presentation upon ‘completion of such examination, in its report to the management.