On October 23, 2019, the board of directors (the "Board") of Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. appointed Christina M. Favilla to the Board, effective immediately, with a term that expires at the Company's 2020 annual meeting of stockholders or until her successor is duly elected and qualified. The Board affirmatively determined that Ms. Favilla is independent in accordance with the corporate governance rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC for listed companies and also independent under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission applicable to members of an audit committee. Ms. Favilla will also serve on the Board's audit committee and will replace William Gahan, who will continue to serve on the Board.