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Sale of Madrid-based environmental infrastructure platform follows multi-year transformation process

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT in a transaction valued at approximately $6.6 billion (€5.6 billion). The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Urbaser is a global integrated environmental infrastructure platform specialized in the collection, management and treatment of municipal and industrial waste. The company serves more than 60 million people across the globe through a network of more than 50,000 employees. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Urbaser’s core business comprises three segments: Urban Services (waste collection, street cleaning and water management), Municipal Waste Treatment, and Industrial Waste Treatment.

Platinum Equity acquired Urbaser in October 2021 from China Tianying Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $4.2 billion (€3.5 billion).

As part of the transaction, Platinum Equity will retain Urbaser’s waste management business in Argentina which has been operating in the region for 30 years and generated approximately $90 million (€80 million) of EBITDA in 2025.

“Over the past years we have worked tirelessly to strengthen the business, simplify its structure, and unlock its potential as a true environmental infrastructure platform,” said Louis Samson, Co‑President of Platinum Equity. “With a seasoned management team in place alongside a focused strategic plan, the company has all the tools necessary for continued success in the next phase of its journey.”

Igor Chacartegui, Managing Director at Platinum Equity, said: “The transformation of Urbaser demonstrates the power of our M&A&O approach and the strength of our on-the-ground capabilities in Spain and in Europe. Urbaser has delivered strong financial performance, the result of a multi‑year transformation driven by organic growth initiatives, operational improvements, and very active and hands-on portfolio optimization. The volume and complexity of the work we did together is hard to describe but we believe the results speak for themselves.”

Highlights of the transformation include:

• €1.6 billion invested over the past five years in a combination of capex and M&A
• Executed 20 add-on acquisitions
• Divested 13 non-core divisions and other assets
• Increased revenue by more than 60 percent and EBITDA by 70 percent since 2020, including double digit growth in every geography of presence
• Grew municipal and industrial waste treatment segments, emphasizing opportunities for above‑market growth, contracted long-term cash flows and attractive returns on invested capital
• Increased backlog by €3.0 billion to over €15 billion of revenues
• Onboarded a new executive leadership team led by current Urbaser CEO Fernando Abril-Martorell
• Significant reinforcement of ESG related areas as key strategic pillar

“Platinum Equity’s partnership has been instrumental to our success,” said Urbaser CEO Abril‑Martorell. “Their operational and capital allocation support as well as strategic guidance helped sharpen our focus and enhance the efficiency and profitability of the business. We are proud of what we have achieved together.”

The sale of Urbaser follows a recent refinancing of its capital structure that included a portability feature for its senior debt and a cross-border PIK holdco structure, both novel terms in the European financing market

“We pride ourselves in not only using the latest capital markets technology but also in pushing new frontiers and developing forward-leaning solutions,” said Samson. “This is another example of creative and innovative structuring that brings tangible value to the buyer and ultimately to the transaction.”

Samson added: “The transformation of Urbaser underscores the depth of our European investment capabilities and the power of the resources we’ve put in place across Europe and in the Iberian Peninsula. We’ve built real momentum there, and this is another important milestone in our long-term commitment to the region.”

Platinum Equity’s current European portfolio includes a dozen companies spanning across from the UK, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Spain and includes the recent acquisitions of Solo Group and XD Connects, pan-European suppliers of custom-branded merchandise and promotional goods; and Sunrise Medical, a leader in assisted mobility solutions.

Citi and Santander are serving as financial advisors to Platinum Equity on the sale of Urbaser. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as the firm’s legal counsel.

About Platinum Equity
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately $50 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O^® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 30 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 550 acquisitions.

About Urbaser:
Urbaser is one of the world leaders in environmental solutions, a global company focused on enhancing the value of the planet’s resources to build a more sustainable tomorrow. We serve more than 60 million people across the globe through our cleaning and collection services and manage more than 150 treatment plants, thanks to a huge network of more than 50,000 employees who promote real circularity every day.

Contact:
Dan Whelan
Platinum Equity
dwhelan@platinumequity.com

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Sale of Madrid-based environmental infrastructure platform follows multi-year transformation process

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT in a transaction valued at approximately $6.6 billion (€5.6 billion). The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Urbaser is a global integrated environmental infrastructure platform specialized in the collection, management and treatment of municipal and industrial waste. The company serves more than 60 million people across the globe through a network of more than 50,000 employees. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Urbaser’s core business comprises three segments: Urban Services (waste collection, street cleaning and water management), Municipal Waste Treatment, and Industrial Waste Treatment.

Platinum Equity acquired Urbaser in October 2021 from China Tianying Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $4.2 billion (€3.5 billion).

As part of the transaction, Platinum Equity will retain Urbaser’s waste management business in Argentina which has been operating in the region for 30 years and generated approximately $90 million (€80 million) of EBITDA in 2025.

“Over the past years we have worked tirelessly to strengthen the business, simplify its structure, and unlock its potential as a true environmental infrastructure platform,” said Louis Samson, Co‑President of Platinum Equity. “With a seasoned management team in place alongside a focused strategic plan, the company has all the tools necessary for continued success in the next phase of its journey.”

Igor Chacartegui, Managing Director at Platinum Equity, said: “The transformation of Urbaser demonstrates the power of our M&A&O approach and the strength of our on-the-ground capabilities in Spain and in Europe. Urbaser has delivered strong financial performance, the result of a multi‑year transformation driven by organic growth initiatives, operational improvements, and very active and hands-on portfolio optimization. The volume and complexity of the work we did together is hard to describe but we believe the results speak for themselves.”

Highlights of the transformation include:

• €1.6 billion invested over the past five years in a combination of capex and M&A
• Executed 20 add-on acquisitions
• Divested 13 non-core divisions and other assets
• Increased revenue by more than 60 percent and EBITDA by 70 percent since 2020, including double digit growth in every geography of presence
• Grew municipal and industrial waste treatment segments, emphasizing opportunities for above‑market growth, contracted long-term cash flows and attractive returns on invested capital
• Increased backlog by €3.0 billion to over €15 billion of revenues
• Onboarded a new executive leadership team led by current Urbaser CEO Fernando Abril-Martorell
• Significant reinforcement of ESG related areas as key strategic pillar

“Platinum Equity’s partnership has been instrumental to our success,” said Urbaser CEO Abril‑Martorell. “Their operational and capital allocation support as well as strategic guidance helped sharpen our focus and enhance the efficiency and profitability of the business. We are proud of what we have achieved together.”

The sale of Urbaser follows a recent refinancing of its capital structure that included a portability feature for its senior debt and a cross-border PIK holdco structure, both novel terms in the European financing market

“We pride ourselves in not only using the latest capital markets technology but also in pushing new frontiers and developing forward-leaning solutions,” said Samson. “This is another example of creative and innovative structuring that brings tangible value to the buyer and ultimately to the transaction.”

Samson added: “The transformation of Urbaser underscores the depth of our European investment capabilities and the power of the resources we’ve put in place across Europe and in the Iberian Peninsula. We’ve built real momentum there, and this is another important milestone in our long-term commitment to the region.”

Platinum Equity’s current European portfolio includes a dozen companies spanning across from the UK, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Spain and includes the recent acquisitions of Solo Group and XD Connects, pan-European suppliers of custom-branded merchandise and promotional goods; and Sunrise Medical, a leader in assisted mobility solutions.

Citi and Santander are serving as financial advisors to Platinum Equity on the sale of Urbaser. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as the firm’s legal counsel.

About Platinum Equity
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately $50 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O^® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 30 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 550 acquisitions.

About Urbaser:
Urbaser is one of the world leaders in environmental solutions, a global company focused on enhancing the value of the planet’s resources to build a more sustainable tomorrow. We serve more than 60 million people across the globe through our cleaning and collection services and manage more than 150 treatment plants, thanks to a huge network of more than 50,000 employees who promote real circularity every day.

Contact:
Dan Whelan
Platinum Equity
dwhelan@platinumequity.com

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Sale of Madrid-based environmental infrastructure platform follows multi-year transformation process

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT in a transaction valued at approximately $6.6 billion (€5.6 billion). The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Urbaser is a global integrated environmental infrastructure platform specialized in the collection, management and treatment of municipal and industrial waste. The company serves more than 60 million people across the globe through a network of more than 50,000 employees. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Urbaser’s core business comprises three segments: Urban Services (waste collection, street cleaning and water management), Municipal Waste Treatment, and Industrial Waste Treatment.

Platinum Equity acquired Urbaser in October 2021 from China Tianying Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $4.2 billion (€3.5 billion).

As part of the transaction, Platinum Equity will retain Urbaser’s waste management business in Argentina which has been operating in the region for 30 years and generated approximately $90 million (€80 million) of EBITDA in 2025.

“Over the past years we have worked tirelessly to strengthen the business, simplify its structure, and unlock its potential as a true environmental infrastructure platform,” said Louis Samson, Co‑President of Platinum Equity. “With a seasoned management team in place alongside a focused strategic plan, the company has all the tools necessary for continued success in the next phase of its journey.”

Igor Chacartegui, Managing Director at Platinum Equity, said: “The transformation of Urbaser demonstrates the power of our M&A&O approach and the strength of our on-the-ground capabilities in Spain and in Europe. Urbaser has delivered strong financial performance, the result of a multi‑year transformation driven by organic growth initiatives, operational improvements, and very active and hands-on portfolio optimization. The volume and complexity of the work we did together is hard to describe but we believe the results speak for themselves.”

Highlights of the transformation include:

• €1.6 billion invested over the past five years in a combination of capex and M&A
• Executed 20 add-on acquisitions
• Divested 13 non-core divisions and other assets
• Increased revenue by more than 60 percent and EBITDA by 70 percent since 2020, including double digit growth in every geography of presence
• Grew municipal and industrial waste treatment segments, emphasizing opportunities for above‑market growth, contracted long-term cash flows and attractive returns on invested capital
• Increased backlog by €3.0 billion to over €15 billion of revenues
• Onboarded a new executive leadership team led by current Urbaser CEO Fernando Abril-Martorell
• Significant reinforcement of ESG related areas as key strategic pillar

“Platinum Equity’s partnership has been instrumental to our success,” said Urbaser CEO Abril‑Martorell. “Their operational and capital allocation support as well as strategic guidance helped sharpen our focus and enhance the efficiency and profitability of the business. We are proud of what we have achieved together.”

The sale of Urbaser follows a recent refinancing of its capital structure that included a portability feature for its senior debt and a cross-border PIK holdco structure, both novel terms in the European financing market

“We pride ourselves in not only using the latest capital markets technology but also in pushing new frontiers and developing forward-leaning solutions,” said Samson. “This is another example of creative and innovative structuring that brings tangible value to the buyer and ultimately to the transaction.”

Samson added: “The transformation of Urbaser underscores the depth of our European investment capabilities and the power of the resources we’ve put in place across Europe and in the Iberian Peninsula. We’ve built real momentum there, and this is another important milestone in our long-term commitment to the region.”

Platinum Equity’s current European portfolio includes a dozen companies spanning across from the UK, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Spain and includes the recent acquisitions of Solo Group and XD Connects, pan-European suppliers of custom-branded merchandise and promotional goods; and Sunrise Medical, a leader in assisted mobility solutions.

Citi and Santander are serving as financial advisors to Platinum Equity on the sale of Urbaser. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as the firm’s legal counsel.

About Platinum Equity
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately $50 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O^® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 30 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 550 acquisitions.

About Urbaser:
Urbaser is one of the world leaders in environmental solutions, a global company focused on enhancing the value of the planet’s resources to build a more sustainable tomorrow. We serve more than 60 million people across the globe through our cleaning and collection services and manage more than 150 treatment plants, thanks to a huge network of more than 50,000 employees who promote real circularity every day.

Contact:
Dan Whelan
Platinum Equity
dwhelan@platinumequity.com

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Sale of Madrid-based environmental infrastructure platform follows multi-year transformation process

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT in a transaction valued at approximately $6.6 billion (€5.6 billion). The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Urbaser is a global integrated environmental infrastructure platform specialized in the collection, management and treatment of municipal and industrial waste. The company serves more than 60 million people across the globe through a network of more than 50,000 employees. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Urbaser’s core business comprises three segments: Urban Services (waste collection, street cleaning and water management), Municipal Waste Treatment, and Industrial Waste Treatment.

Platinum Equity acquired Urbaser in October 2021 from China Tianying Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $4.2 billion (€3.5 billion).

As part of the transaction, Platinum Equity will retain Urbaser’s waste management business in Argentina which has been operating in the region for 30 years and generated approximately $90 million (€80 million) of EBITDA in 2025.

“Over the past years we have worked tirelessly to strengthen the business, simplify its structure, and unlock its potential as a true environmental infrastructure platform,” said Louis Samson, Co‑President of Platinum Equity. “With a seasoned management team in place alongside a focused strategic plan, the company has all the tools necessary for continued success in the next phase of its journey.”

Igor Chacartegui, Managing Director at Platinum Equity, said: “The transformation of Urbaser demonstrates the power of our M&A&O approach and the strength of our on-the-ground capabilities in Spain and in Europe. Urbaser has delivered strong financial performance, the result of a multi‑year transformation driven by organic growth initiatives, operational improvements, and very active and hands-on portfolio optimization. The volume and complexity of the work we did together is hard to describe but we believe the results speak for themselves.”

Highlights of the transformation include:

• €1.6 billion invested over the past five years in a combination of capex and M&A
• Executed 20 add-on acquisitions
• Divested 13 non-core divisions and other assets
• Increased revenue by more than 60 percent and EBITDA by 70 percent since 2020, including double digit growth in every geography of presence
• Grew municipal and industrial waste treatment segments, emphasizing opportunities for above‑market growth, contracted long-term cash flows and attractive returns on invested capital
• Increased backlog by €3.0 billion to over €15 billion of revenues
• Onboarded a new executive leadership team led by current Urbaser CEO Fernando Abril-Martorell
• Significant reinforcement of ESG related areas as key strategic pillar

“Platinum Equity’s partnership has been instrumental to our success,” said Urbaser CEO Abril‑Martorell. “Their operational and capital allocation support as well as strategic guidance helped sharpen our focus and enhance the efficiency and profitability of the business. We are proud of what we have achieved together.”

The sale of Urbaser follows a recent refinancing of its capital structure that included a portability feature for its senior debt and a cross-border PIK holdco structure, both novel terms in the European financing market

“We pride ourselves in not only using the latest capital markets technology but also in pushing new frontiers and developing forward-leaning solutions,” said Samson. “This is another example of creative and innovative structuring that brings tangible value to the buyer and ultimately to the transaction.”

Samson added: “The transformation of Urbaser underscores the depth of our European investment capabilities and the power of the resources we’ve put in place across Europe and in the Iberian Peninsula. We’ve built real momentum there, and this is another important milestone in our long-term commitment to the region.”

Platinum Equity’s current European portfolio includes a dozen companies spanning across from the UK, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Spain and includes the recent acquisitions of Solo Group and XD Connects, pan-European suppliers of custom-branded merchandise and promotional goods; and Sunrise Medical, a leader in assisted mobility solutions.

Citi and Santander are serving as financial advisors to Platinum Equity on the sale of Urbaser. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as the firm’s legal counsel.

About Platinum Equity
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately $50 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O^® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 30 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 550 acquisitions.

About Urbaser:
Urbaser is one of the world leaders in environmental solutions, a global company focused on enhancing the value of the planet’s resources to build a more sustainable tomorrow. We serve more than 60 million people across the globe through our cleaning and collection services and manage more than 150 treatment plants, thanks to a huge network of more than 50,000 employees who promote real circularity every day.

Contact:
Dan Whelan
Platinum Equity
dwhelan@platinumequity.com

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TeraWatt Technology Inc. (Headquartered in California, USA) is pleased to announce that Ms. Keiko Usami has joined the company as Head of Strategic Growth. Ms. Usami brings extensive experience in business development and strategic planning across the industry decarbonization.

Ms. Usami has over 30 years of experience leading business development, investment, and partnerships across the decarbonization fields such as mobility, battery, and hydrogen  in Japan and global markets. At Mitsubishi Corporation, after the launch of lithium-ion battery businesses, she contributed to new business creation in the environmental and energy sectors, including hydrogen supply chain projects Most recently, as Hydrogen Commercial Lead at bp Japan, she drove the commercialization of low-carbon ammonia and hydrogen businesses in Japan.

At TeraWatt Technology, Ms. Usami will leverage her deep understanding of Japan’s energy policies and industrial landscape, her broad public- and private-sector network, and her proven execution capabilities to lead growth strategy development and execution, strategic partnerships, and new business creation in Japan and internationally.

Ms. Usami expressed her excitement about joining the company, stating:

“I am truly honored to join TeraWatt as Head of Strategic Growth. TeraWatt Technology holds a uniquely strong position in the development and manufacturing of next-generation batteries, combining Japanese manufacturing excellence with the speed and agility of a global startup. By leveraging my experience in the energy and decarbonization fields and my deep knowledge of the Japanese market, I look forward to supporting TeraWatt’s growth from a strategic perspective and contributing to a more sustainable society.”

TeraWatt Technology founder CEO Ken Ogata, Ph.D. says:

“We are delighted to welcome Keiko Usami as Head of Strategic Growth at TeraWatt Technology. Ms. Usami is an exceptional professional with a proven track record in business development and strategy across our core domains, including energy and batteries. Her deep understanding of the Japanese market and her public- and private-sector network will significantly accelerate TeraWatt’s growth. Together with Ms. Usami, we will further advance the global expansion and social implementation of next-generation battery technologies.”

About TeraWatt Technology Inc.
TeraWatt Technology Inc. is a California-based company that produces lightweight, high-power, and safe next-generation lithium-ion batteries.

Company Overview
Name: TeraWatt Technology Inc.
Representative: Co-founder and CEO Ken Ogata
Headquarters: 28 Geary St, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
Founded: January 2020
Established: December 2019
URL: https://www.terawatt-technology.com/

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Conference to Focus on AI, Global Trade, and Enterprise Ownership

TUSKEGEE, Ala., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Business League (NBL), the nation’s first and largest Black business federation founded in 1900 by Booker T. Washington, today announced that the 126th National Business League Conference will be held August 19–22, 2026, at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel. The Conference will convene global business leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to advance a unified agenda for Black economic sovereignty, innovation, and ownership.

Hosted in partnership with the National Alliance for Black Business, the 2026 Conference builds on the historic momentum of the NBL’s 125th quasquicentennial celebration, which brought together more than 3,300 participants from over 33 Pan-African nations across Africa, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. That landmark gathering facilitated high-level trade dialogues, buyer-supplier engagements, investment forums, and strategic partnerships focused on generational wealth creation and enterprise development.

Represented countries included Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Guinea, and Uganda from Africa; Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico from the Caribbean and Atlantic region; and Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil, Honduras, Belize, and Suriname—demonstrating the extraordinary global reach of the NBL’s Pan-African economic platform.

The 2026 Conference will focus on artificial intelligence, global trade, capital access, supplier development, job creation through entrepreneurship, student enterprise pipelines, and ownership-based wealth creation.

“This Conference represents more than a gathering,” said Dr. Ken L. Harris, 16th President and CEO of the National Business League. “It is the governing summit of Black Business Enterprise in the 21st century. We are building systems of economic ownership and sovereignty, not dependency.”

Key program features will include:

• Pan-African Trade and Investment Forum
• Global Buyer-Supplier Matchmaking
• HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Showcase
• AI and Digital Enterprise Development Summit
• BBE Certification Marketplace
• Government and Corporate Contracting Pavilion

The 126th Conference is expected to generate millions of dollars in economic activity while strengthening the NBL’s role as the central convening authority for Black Business Enterprises (BBEs) in the United States and throughout the Pan-African Diaspora.

Registration, sponsorship, and delegation information will be released in Spring 2026. For updates, visit www.nationalbusinessleague.org.

About the National Business League

Founded in 1900 by Booker T. Washington in Tuskegee, Alabama, the National Business League is the nation’s first and largest federation for Black-owned businesses. For more than 126 years, the NBL has advanced entrepreneurship, supplier development, capital access, workforce advancement, and international trade. The organization maintains national headquarters in Tuskegee, Alabama, with regional offices in Detroit, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C.; and Africa.

Global Media Contact:
Minehaha Forman
Email: mmforman@gmail.com
Phone: +1-334-313-6762

 

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Conference to Focus on AI, Global Trade, and Enterprise Ownership

TUSKEGEE, Ala., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Business League (NBL), the nation’s first and largest Black business federation founded in 1900 by Booker T. Washington, today announced that the 126th National Business League Conference will be held August 19–22, 2026, at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel. The Conference will convene global business leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to advance a unified agenda for Black economic sovereignty, innovation, and ownership.

Hosted in partnership with the National Alliance for Black Business, the 2026 Conference builds on the historic momentum of the NBL’s 125th quasquicentennial celebration, which brought together more than 3,300 participants from over 33 Pan-African nations across Africa, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. That landmark gathering facilitated high-level trade dialogues, buyer-supplier engagements, investment forums, and strategic partnerships focused on generational wealth creation and enterprise development.

Represented countries included Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Guinea, and Uganda from Africa; Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico from the Caribbean and Atlantic region; and Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil, Honduras, Belize, and Suriname—demonstrating the extraordinary global reach of the NBL’s Pan-African economic platform.

The 2026 Conference will focus on artificial intelligence, global trade, capital access, supplier development, job creation through entrepreneurship, student enterprise pipelines, and ownership-based wealth creation.

“This Conference represents more than a gathering,” said Dr. Ken L. Harris, 16th President and CEO of the National Business League. “It is the governing summit of Black Business Enterprise in the 21st century. We are building systems of economic ownership and sovereignty, not dependency.”

Key program features will include:

• Pan-African Trade and Investment Forum
• Global Buyer-Supplier Matchmaking
• HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Showcase
• AI and Digital Enterprise Development Summit
• BBE Certification Marketplace
• Government and Corporate Contracting Pavilion

The 126th Conference is expected to generate millions of dollars in economic activity while strengthening the NBL’s role as the central convening authority for Black Business Enterprises (BBEs) in the United States and throughout the Pan-African Diaspora.

Registration, sponsorship, and delegation information will be released in Spring 2026. For updates, visit www.nationalbusinessleague.org.

About the National Business League

Founded in 1900 by Booker T. Washington in Tuskegee, Alabama, the National Business League is the nation’s first and largest federation for Black-owned businesses. For more than 126 years, the NBL has advanced entrepreneurship, supplier development, capital access, workforce advancement, and international trade. The organization maintains national headquarters in Tuskegee, Alabama, with regional offices in Detroit, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C.; and Africa.

Global Media Contact:
Minehaha Forman
Email: mmforman@gmail.com
Phone: +1-334-313-6762

 

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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 12^th, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to review fourth quarter and full year 2025 operating results.

The live call can be accessed by dialing +1-833-821-2814 (Canada/US toll free). Alternatively, a live webcast can be accessed through a link on Ballard’s homepage (www.ballard.com). Following the call, a link to the webcast will be available in the ‘Investor Hub’ area of the ‘Investors’ section of Ballard’s website (www.ballard.com/investors).

About Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems’ (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.

Further Information
Sumit Kundu –Investor Relations +1.604.453.3517 or investors@ballard.com

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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 12^th, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to review fourth quarter and full year 2025 operating results.

The live call can be accessed by dialing +1-833-821-2814 (Canada/US toll free). Alternatively, a live webcast can be accessed through a link on Ballard’s homepage (www.ballard.com). Following the call, a link to the webcast will be available in the ‘Investor Hub’ area of the ‘Investors’ section of Ballard’s website (www.ballard.com/investors).

About Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems’ (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.

Further Information
Sumit Kundu –Investor Relations +1.604.453.3517 or investors@ballard.com

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