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Elliott Management Statement on Toyota Industries Corporation
Elliott does not intend to tender its shares into the Extended TOB at the current terms
Elliott strongly encourages other shareholders not to tender and to withdraw any shares already tendered
LONDON, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elliott Investment Management L.P. and Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited (“Elliott”), which advise funds that together have a significant investment in Toyota Industries Corporation (“Toyota Industries” or the “Company”) and are the Company’s largest independent shareholder, today issued the following statement:
Elliott notes today’s extension by an affiliate of Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (“Toyota Fudosan”) of its tender offer at ¥18,800 per share (the “Extended TOB”). According to Toyota Fudosan, only 33.1% of outstanding shares have tendered into the transaction before today’s deadline, which equates to fewer than 1 in 5 independent minority shareholders.* This demonstrates an overwhelming rejection of the offer by minority shareholders, confirming the consensus view that the Extended TOB is at a price that very significantly undervalues Toyota Industries and remains undermined by material process failures. It is evident that most independent shareholders of Toyota Industries disagree with the Company’s assertion that the offer price “reflects the intrinsic value of the Target Company“.
Elliott does not intend to tender its shares into the Extended TOB at the current terms and strongly encourages other shareholders not to tender. Elliott also encourages any shareholders who tendered since the offer was launched to withdraw tendered shares as soon as possible.
Toyota Fudosan still has an opportunity to engage in good-faith discussions with independent minority shareholders to address the inadequacies of the Extended TOB.
Elliott’s previously released public materials can be found at https://elliottletters.com.
* Excluding the Toyota group companies, cross-shareholders and other shareholders who had already publicly announced their intention to tender into the transaction and are assumed to have tendered.
About Elliott
Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Elliott”) manages approximately $79.8 billion of assets as of December 31, 2025. Founded in 1977, it is one of the oldest funds under continuous management. The Elliott funds’ investors include pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, funds-of-funds, high net worth individuals and families, and employees of the firm. Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited is an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management L.P.
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Republic Services, Inc. Appoints Ian Craig to Board of Directors
PHOENIX, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, today announced that Ian Craig has been appointed to its board of directors. The company’s board now consists of 13 members, including 12 independent directors.
Craig, 53, currently serves as chief executive officer of Coca-Cola FEMSA, Latin America’s largest bottling company, operating in 10 countries with $16 billion in annual revenue and a market capitalization of $23 billion. Under Craig’s leadership, Coca-Cola FEMSA has accelerated its digital transformation and sustainability initiatives, including driving renewable energy use in its plants and implementing impactful plastic bottle collection programs.
Prior to becoming CEO in 2023, Craig held numerous leadership positions at Coca-Cola FEMSA including chief operating officer for Brazil and Argentina, and various financial leadership roles. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in strategic growth, having led more than $7 billion in mergers and acquisitions across Latin America.
“Ian brings exceptional international business experience and a strong track record of operational excellence to our board,” said Manny Kadre, chairman of the board at Republic Services. “His expertise in digital transformation and sustainability initiatives aligns perfectly with Republic’s commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation.”
“Ian’s proven ability to drive growth in complex markets and his focus on sustainability initiatives will be invaluable as we continue to expand our business,” said Michael Larson, Republic Services board member and chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. “His perspective on building digital platforms and implementing AI-enabled capabilities will help advance our strategic priorities.”
Craig earned an MBA from the University of Chicago, a master’s degree in international commercial law and a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Mexico’s Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic’s industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com.
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Motorolans on a Mission: Trading Technical Architecture for Life-Saving Transport
When Matt was volunteering with the Severn Freewheelers, the roar of his motorcycle signaled more than a weekend escape; it meant emergency transport for a patient he had never met. By day, Matt was a U.K.-based technical architect at Motorola Solutions, where he developed technical solutions across the full range of emergency services. After hours, he dedicated his time to the open road as a volunteer with the Severn Freewheelers, a charitable organization providing free, emergency transport for blood, human tissue and breast milk across England. With a team of nearly 200 volunteer riders, the organization completed 7,100 tasks last year alone.
Matt’s shifts ran from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., often through the quietest hours of the night. As one of five riders on a shift, Matt worked to ensure roads were clear and medical hand-offs were seamless.
His commitment was highlighted on Christmas Eve 2019, while riding for Leicestershire and Rutland Blood Bikes. Matt transported a pathology sample 100 miles for matching tests for a patient needing a replacement heart. “It was a powerful realization that, depending on those results, someone could be receiving a life-saving transplant for Christmas,” Matt recalled. “That specific mission has stayed with me for years.”
“I get so much more out of it than what I put in,” Matt continued. “The sense of pride and purpose is hard to describe — it’s quite emotional. Knowing that my passion can translate into life-saving service, like delivering urgent blood and tissue for a child’s treatment, makes every mile worth it.” He noted that the role often involves dealing with both ends of life. One job could be delivering maternity notes, and the next could be a notification of a do-not-resuscitate order to a family.
This spirit of service is part of the DNA at Motorola Solutions. Matt’s dedication earned him the Motorola Solutions Foundation CEO Award for Volunteerism, the company’s highest honor for service. Matt’s story affirms a simple truth: when employees are empowered to follow their passions, their impact knows no bounds.
Partners in Activating Healthy Indoor Air
By Susan Illman
If you were in Dr. Joseph Allen’s class on healthy buildings at Harvard this semester, you’d have begun your first day at the bust of Alice Hamilton on campus. Hamilton is one of his personal heroes and a pioneer of industrial toxicology, who found that workers in the early 1900s were getting sick from lead they breathed in, not from inadequate handwashing. Hamilton conducted science to better the lives of workers and helped pass laws requiring employer safety precautions.
Joe Allen, professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, director of Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Program and author of the best-selling book Healthy Buildings, is also a scientist-activist who has spent a career working to make buildings healthier for all. He has published his studies in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals, but has also worked to translate his findings into strategies that help support healthier buildings.
During IWBI’s WELL Summit in New York City, Allen sat down with IWBI’s President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon to talk about all things healthy buildings, in an energetic exchange to round out the day. Below are highlights from the conversation.
When asked where he thinks the healthy building movement stands today, Dr. Allen sees strong systemic momentum backed by non-governmental institutions moving in the right direction. Promising signs include the first-ever indoor air quality (IAQ) event held at the United Nations during Climate Week, during which the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air was launched, and new ASHRAE leadership focused on healthy buildings. Private companies are stepping up, too, he said.
Allen’s studies of last year’s Los Angeles wildfires are measuring what hasn’t been monitored before: how long toxicants remain airborne – including indoors. He found that high levels of nanoparticles of poisonous metals such as lead and hexavalent chromium (Chromium 6) lingered months after the fires and at higher levels indoors compared to outdoors. He explained that these dangerous particulates become absorbed by every organ and cell, passing the blood brain barrier, affecting the full human body.
While much of Allen’s research is published in academic journals, he has also led critical research through corporate funding. He noted that companies can be effective partners at not only supporting new research but also making sure it has wider reach.
“And there’s an important series of examples we can reflect on,” said Allen.
“Like your COGfx study,” offered Hodgdon.
Published in 2016, this groundbreaking study showed that cleaner indoor air quality with lower levels of CO2 and VOCs nearly doubled worker cognitive scores compared to workers in typical office spaces with lower ventilation.
“We released the study at Greenbuild,” recalled Allen. “Then it took off and we promoted it around the world…We humanized and personalized the message.”
Allen recently consulted on the IAQ management system at the new JPMorgan headquarters in New York City. “It’s beautiful for the things you cannot see,” he said. It includes higher ventilation, better filtration and continuous indoor air monitoring – all things the WELL Standard recommends.
JPMorgan initially adopted Allen’s recommended design changes over a decade ago when many experts said those changes couldn’t be done. Today the upgrades have brought several thousands of dollars of benefit per occupant for a fairly low dollar investment. What else do JPMorgan and other firms get from its healthier employees? Higher recruitment, higher retention and higher productivity. “[Their] executives say, ‘If I could move any of these [factors] by 1% at my company, I’d be a hero,’” adds Hodgdon.
Lately, Allen and his team are using AI to “move from sensing problems to simulating solutions.” They’ve replicated a 330 million-person U.S. population in a privacy-safe digital twin in order to identify who is most at risk of unhealthy indoor air based on where they live. Per Allen’s modeling, the most vulnerable population is young children living in old homes built before the 1970s with lead-based paint. Allen’s team is also simulating outdoor wildfire smoke and indoor air measurements to see what would have happened during the Los Angeles wildfires had the 15,000 destroyed structures been designed correctly.
“What [strategies] do you predict will become as standard as indoor plumbing a decade from now?,” asked Hodgdon.
“Real time indoor air quality monitoring sensors in every home and building. Get ahead of problems before they become problems that compromise health. These are low-cost, no-brainer solutions. You can’t manage what you don’t measure,” said Allen.
One benefit of the buildings we inhabit is that individuals have more control over indoor air than outdoor air. At home, Allen advises upgrading ventilation and filtration systems, limiting use of “forever chemicals,” and prioritizing bedroom air as we spend one-third of our lives sleeping. “Ventilation filtration is a cornerstone of public health.”
With healthier indoor air, everyone everywhere will benefit from better buildings.
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CarbonQuest secures first carbon capture & sequestration project on Canadian gas compressors
Showcase project demonstrates viability of CarbonQuest’s technology on gas processing compressors, and is a first potential carbon sequestration project for the company
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CarbonQuest, a leading distributed carbon capture technology provider, announced that it has reached four new milestones on its journey to scaling distributed carbon capture technology: 1. First deployment of CarbonQuest’s technology on natural gas compression engines; 2. first CarbonQuest project in Canada in collaboration with a Canadian partner Cielo Carbon Solutions; 3. first integration of metal-organic framework (MOF) adsorbents from Captivate Technology into CarbonQuest capture units.
CarbonQuest, together with the Canadian partner Cielo Carbon Solutions and New Zealand partner Captivate Technology, entered into a contract with Tourmaline Oil, one of Canada’s leading oil and gas companies, to install CarbonQuest distributed carbon capture (DCCS™) technology on a natural gas compressor at the Tourmaline Banshee facility outside Edson, Alberta. For the first time, Captivate Technology’s MOF will be integrated into a CarbonQuest system to optimize the carbon capture process and improve energy efficiency. Once captured, the CO2 will likely be transported a short distance by pipeline for permanent underground sequestration in Alberta.
“We are thrilled that Tourmaline chose us as a technology partner for this project,” said Shane Johnson, CEO of CarbonQuest. “Our distributed carbon capture technology for medium-sized applications is ideally suited for natural gas compressors found at gas processing facilities. The integration of Captivate’s MOF in this project and Cielo’s Canadian presence is a great opportunity to expand our North American footprint.”
Half of the $4,100,000 funding for the project is provided by the Alberta government, reaffirming its commitment to pioneering carbon capture and sequestration projects. “We thank Emissions Reductions Alberta, the NGIF, and the government of Alberta for recognizing the importance of this project and stepping up with funding,” said Johnathon Sipos, CEO of Cielo Carbon Solutions. “Sequestering carbon in Alberta is the right approach, one that promotes both economic prosperity with environmental stewardship, and we hope to see more CO2 injection wells developed in Canada.”
“This project tests our proprietary metal-organic framework (MOF) in a commercial setting, “said Shane Telfer, Chief Executive Officer of Captivate Technology, “enabling us to demonstrate how advanced adsorbent materials can revolutionize carbon capture processes. This is the first step in our cooperation with CarbonQuest to develop MOF-based carbon capture projects.”
“Now is the time to develop our natural gas assets and pursue Canada’s natural gas opportunity. Not only is Canada’s geographic position beneficial for exports to international markets, but we also have an abundant supply of lower-carbon-intensity natural gas to share. Since 2021 Tourmaline has been advancing our CCS initiatives with an aim to reduce our corporate emission intensity, including piloting CarbonQuest’s technology for its practical natural gas focused solution,” said Scott Volk, Director, Emissions and Innovation, from Tourmaline.
About CarbonQuest
CarbonQuest delivers modular, accessible solutions that capture CO2 from a variety of emissions sources and onsite power generation systems before they are released into the atmosphere. The captured CO2 is either liquefied and transported to local businesses for utilization or sequestered permanently underground. By bringing Sustainable CO2™ and innovative technology to the market, CarbonQuest empowers emissions reductions in multiple hard-to-abate sectors.
For more information, visit www.carbonquest.com
About Cielo Carbon Solutions
Cielo Carbon Solutions is based in Victoria BC, and is the Canadian channel partner to CarbonQuest. Our team is committed to making green the use of natural gas through CCUS, thus bridging the gap between sustainability and economic success through our natural resource sector. Our background in large-scale development, government affairs, and finance, perfectly positions us to deliver turn-key projects from inception to commissioning.
About Captivate
Captivate Technology is a carbon capture and removal company that uses a recyclable, sponge-like adsorbent to selectively sieve carbon dioxide from emission sources. This patented MOF material is engineered for carbon capture at all scales in sectors including cement, steel, natural gas, biomass combustion and biogas. By using a straightforward engineering process that has low energy requirements and easily integrates with any downstream utilization technology, Captivate Technology delivers economic and environmental benefits across multiple sectors.
For more information, please visit https://www.captivatetechnology.com/
About Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a Canadian senior crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on long-term growth through an active exploration, development, production and acquisition program in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
Learn more at www.tourmalineoil.com
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National Assistance League Appoints Judy Zulfiqar as Executive Director
Experienced nonprofit leader brings proven expertise to strengthen 100-year organization
BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Assistance League announced the appointment of Judy Zulfiqar, MBA, as its new Executive Director. Zulfiqar brings more than 20 years of strategic leadership experience, including proven success in nonprofit organizational turnarounds, financial sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
“After a comprehensive national search, we are thrilled to welcome Judy to National Assistance League,” said Andrea Goodman, Board Chair. “Her track record of revitalizing organizations, combined with her deep understanding of volunteer engagement and community impact, makes her the ideal leader to guide us into our next century of service. We are confident in her ability to strengthen our network of 95 chapters and position the organization for long-term growth and sustainability.”
Zulfiqar served as Chief Strategist at Watermark Associates from 2015 to 2026, advising clients across diverse industries. In this role, she provided strategic leadership in business planning, marketing, and organizational development while managing cross-functional teams and creating compelling fundraising initiatives that collectively raised millions of dollars for nonprofit clients and events. She also served as Executive Director of Outdoor Adventures by Boojum, where she led the organization’s complete recovery from a two-year COVID-19 shutdown. As Immediate Past District Governor for Rotary District 5330, she led 60 clubs and 1,848 members across Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
“I am honored to join National Assistance League at this pivotal moment in its history,” said Zulfiqar. “The organization’s 100-year legacy of compassionate community service, powered by dedicated volunteers, is remarkable. Together, we will strengthen this organization to serve communities for the next 100 years.”
Goodman also expressed gratitude to Stephanie Chaney Atkins, National Chief Executive Officer and board member, who served as Interim Executive Director during the leadership transition. “Stephanie’s dedicated service ensured continuity and stability for our chapters during this important period,” Goodman added.
About National Assistance League
Founded in 1919 in Los Angeles, CA, Assistance League is a nonprofit organization committed to engaging and empowering volunteers to strengthen communities nationwide. The League’s network of 95 independent chapters transforms the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals annually through philanthropic programs addressing education, nutrition, and basic human needs. To find information, visit a chapter or thrift shop near you, go to https://www.assistanceleague.org/
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National Assistance League Appoints Judy Zulfiqar as Executive Director
Experienced nonprofit leader brings proven expertise to strengthen 100-year organization
BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Assistance League announced the appointment of Judy Zulfiqar, MBA, as its new Executive Director. Zulfiqar brings more than 20 years of strategic leadership experience, including proven success in nonprofit organizational turnarounds, financial sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
“After a comprehensive national search, we are thrilled to welcome Judy to National Assistance League,” said Andrea Goodman, Board Chair. “Her track record of revitalizing organizations, combined with her deep understanding of volunteer engagement and community impact, makes her the ideal leader to guide us into our next century of service. We are confident in her ability to strengthen our network of 95 chapters and position the organization for long-term growth and sustainability.”
Zulfiqar served as Chief Strategist at Watermark Associates from 2015 to 2026, advising clients across diverse industries. In this role, she provided strategic leadership in business planning, marketing, and organizational development while managing cross-functional teams and creating compelling fundraising initiatives that collectively raised millions of dollars for nonprofit clients and events. She also served as Executive Director of Outdoor Adventures by Boojum, where she led the organization’s complete recovery from a two-year COVID-19 shutdown. As Immediate Past District Governor for Rotary District 5330, she led 60 clubs and 1,848 members across Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
“I am honored to join National Assistance League at this pivotal moment in its history,” said Zulfiqar. “The organization’s 100-year legacy of compassionate community service, powered by dedicated volunteers, is remarkable. Together, we will strengthen this organization to serve communities for the next 100 years.”
Goodman also expressed gratitude to Stephanie Chaney Atkins, National Chief Executive Officer and board member, who served as Interim Executive Director during the leadership transition. “Stephanie’s dedicated service ensured continuity and stability for our chapters during this important period,” Goodman added.
About National Assistance League
Founded in 1919 in Los Angeles, CA, Assistance League is a nonprofit organization committed to engaging and empowering volunteers to strengthen communities nationwide. The League’s network of 95 independent chapters transforms the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals annually through philanthropic programs addressing education, nutrition, and basic human needs. To find information, visit a chapter or thrift shop near you, go to https://www.assistanceleague.org/
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How 4,000 Yum! Leaders Are Redefining Leadership Development
Last year, we launched Breakthrough!, our first global, live and in-person learning experience for above-restaurant leaders. Across 15 countries, nearly 4,000 Yum! leaders came together to share tools, practice together and commit to turning learning into action.
