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CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Team members from across the United States at Article Student Living (“Article”) demonstrated their enthusiasm for their local communities at company-sponsored giving events over the course of 2025.

In November, the company, which prides itself on people-first values, commemorated its annual Article’s Week of Giving with property teams supporting numerous organizations by collecting canned goods for food depositories, volunteering at food banks, and raising awareness for Alzheimer’s.

In the same month during the company’s annual Volunteer Day, Article team members partnered with Habitat for Humanity International to build housing for families in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, supporting the organization’s mission to build, repair, and finance safe and affordable housing.

Article also teamed up with Chicagoland’s Metropolitan Family Services to refresh a much-utilized community center with new paint, landscaping, and furnishings. The organization supports more than 205,500 families and individuals throughout the Chicago Metro.

“Our team members, both at our corporate headquarters and in property offices throughout the country, are the backbone of our success,” said Matt Maxa, Chief Operating Officer. “Their enthusiasm for and dedication to creating a positive impact in our neighborhoods resonates throughout our firm. Community giving is a large part of what defines us and reflects our unique talents and perspectives. At Article, we are All-in: It’s in our core values. We bring passion, commitment, and drive to every community we serve.”

About Article Student Living 
Article Student Living is a Chicago-based, vertically integrated real estate investment company specializing in acquiring, developing, and operating Class A, purpose-built student housing assets across top-tier university markets in the U.S. Article has experience in over 70 university markets and continues to sustainably grow its portfolio of assets – prioritizing university market selection, value creation, and asset composition. Article currently manages 42 assets comprising over 22,000 beds valued at over three billion dollars. The firm is wholly owned by QuadReal, one of the top 20 largest real estate investors globally. www.articlestudentliving.com

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New Video Shares How Thoughtful Design Elevates Passenger Experience

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations today released a new video featuring Jannice Jacobson, Senior Manager of Strategic Planning, highlighting the improved interior space and layout of the all-new 2026 CX-5. The video shares how the 2026 CX-5’s expanded interior space, refined proportions, and enhanced craftsmanship provides a more practical, comfortable, and enjoyable driving experience for all occupants.

The 2026 CX-5 is more than four inches longer than the previous model, with a longer wheelbase and greater overall width, translating into increased legroom, headroom, and cargo space. The rear doors feature a much wider aperture for easier entry and exit, and the rear liftgate opening is larger, which along with a lower load floor, allow for effortless loading. These improvements make the vehicle more accommodating for passengers of all sizes, families with car seats, and travelers carrying luggage.

“Whether it’s adults over six feet tall who can more easily stretch out with ease or school-age kids who can easily stow their backpacks without feeling cramped, we designed the all-new CX-5 to elevate comfort and vehicle versatility for every passenger,” said Jacobson.

Craftsmanship also plays a key role in enhancing the cabin experience. The new two-tone interior brightens the space while balancing style with practicality through durable, stain-resistant materials. Improved insulation further reduces wind and road noise, creating a calm, relaxing environment for everyone inside.

With its expanded proportions, thoughtful design, and attention to detail, the 2026 CX-5 combines comfort, versatility, and style, delivering a vehicle experience designed with customers in mind.

Click to learn more about the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 or visit MazdaUSA.com.

About Mazda North American Operations
Proudly founded in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has a history of sophisticated craftsmanship and innovation, and a purpose to enrich life-in-motion for those it serves. By putting humans at the center of everything it does, Mazda aspires to create uplifting experiences with our vehicles and for people. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at news.mazdausa.com.

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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Makers Nutrition is proud to announce its $2,500 donation to the Richie Rich Wish Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting wishes and providing joy-filled experiences for children with special needs and illnesses. As the holiday season approaches, Makers Nutrition is committed to supporting organizations that help ensure every child has the chance to feel the magic, comfort, and happiness this time of year should bring.

The Richie Rich Wish Foundation works year-round to deliver hope to children and families experiencing financial, medical, or emotional challenges. Through toy and monetary donations from those willing to give, the foundation brings light to children who need it most, especially during the holiday season, when the need for compassion is often at its greatest.

“Makers Nutrition has always believed in giving back to our community, and the holidays are one of the most important times to do so,” said Jason Provenzano, Founder and CEO of Makers Nutrition. “Children deserve to feel joy, excitement, and love during this season. Our team is honored to support the Richie Rich Wish Foundation in providing the means for children to be happy, to dream, and to experience moments that lift their spirits. If our contribution helps even one child smile this holiday, then it has made a meaningful difference.”

This donation reflects Makers Nutrition’s ongoing efforts to support families and children both locally and beyond. Over the years, the company has contributed to food drives, youth mentorship programs, health-related causes, and community-based charitable organizations. The partnership with the Richie Rich Wish Foundation aligns closely with Makers Nutrition’s mission to improve the wellbeing of others—not just through the nutritional supplements it manufactures, but through active community involvement as well.

With rising costs and continued challenges for families across the country, charitable organizations have seen an increased demand for assistance during the holiday season. The Richie Rich Wish Foundation is committed to ensuring that no child feels left behind. Makers Nutrition is proud to support that work and encourages other companies and individuals to consider contributing to nonprofit organizations that bring joy and comfort to children during this season of giving.

As Makers Nutrition celebrates another year of growth and achievement, the company remains dedicated to using its platform to do good. This $2,500 donation is part of its broader effort to spread kindness, share abundance, and make a difference in the lives of children who deserve a holiday filled with happiness.

About Makers Nutrition

Makers Nutrition is a leading provider of custom manufacturing, packaging, and fulfillment services for dietary supplements. The company is committed not only to delivering exceptional products to clients worldwide, but also to supporting local communities through charitable initiatives and volunteerism.

“As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to announce the launch of our Fifth Annual Toy Drive for children with special needs and illnesses,” said the founder of Richie Rich Wish Foundation. “What began as a simple initiative of donating toys to local hospitals has blossomed into a vibrant event that welcomed over 300 children last year. Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we are thrilled to project that we will be able to serve 600 children this year! We invite you to join us in making this holiday season special for these wonderful kids. Below are several ways you can contribute:

1. Amazon Wishlist: A curated list of toys that can be easily purchased and sent directly to us. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2WZR7QPEM1WJJ
2. Credit Card Donations: Use our donation form for a quick and secure contribution. https://form.jotform.com/242825041200138
3. Quick Pay/Zelle: RichieRichwishfund@gmail.com
4. Cash or Check: Please reach out to Richie for arrangements.
5. Toy Drop-off Locations: Feel free to drop off new toys at any of the designated locations listed on the flyer. This year, as our toy drive continues to grow, we are excited to introduce some surprises for the children at our event, including a few grand prizes for attendees! Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Together, we can bring joy and smiles to these children during the holiday season!”

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new standard from carbon certifier Verra incorporates principles from the Grassroots Justice Network and frontline communities around the globe. The updated rules increase transparency, strengthen communities’ right to free, prior, informed consent, and require revenue sharing with communities.

Drawing on experience responding to carbon projects in more than 20 countries, members of the Grassroots Justice Network identified six principles necessary to make carbon projects fair. As Elijah Lempaira of Impact Kenya notes, “Without access to information, fair benefit sharing and genuine participation from local communities, justice is lost.”

Verra’s updated standard reflects input from Namati and the Grassroots Justice Network, an alliance of justice groups from 180 countries. The new rules address common challenges in carbon projects and give communities greater power. Specifically:

• All land-based projects must obtain the free, prior, informed consent of affected communities. Developers and communities need to agree on a legally binding contract—this gives communities an opportunity to set the terms under which a project can move forward.
• Project developers must share financial information with communities, including the total revenue received from carbon credit sales.
• Project developers must share a portion of revenue with local communities for any projects on community land.

“Today’s changes are a step towards carbon justice,” said Namati CEO Vivek Maru.

Many communities want to pursue carbon projects if the terms are fair. For example, in October 2025, with legal support from Namati, more than 220 communities in Sittia Chiefdom, Sierra Leone signed a carbon agreement guided by the same carbon justice principles that shaped recommendations to Verra. That new agreement protects 79,000 hectares of mangrove forests (four times the size of Washington, D.C.). Communities will take the lead in stewarding the mangroves, and will receive at least 40% of gross revenue.

We call for new commitments in the Verra standard to be reflected in other standards like ART-TREES and The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market’s Core Carbon Principles.

Going forward, we would like to see further improvements in carbon standards, including a minimum proportion of gross revenue for local communities and a requirement that buyers of carbon credits responsibly curb their own emissions.

Namati advances social and environmental justice by building a movement of people who know, use, and shape the law. Namati also convenes the Grassroots Justice Network, the world’s largest network of grassroots justice practitioners. Learn more at namati.org and grassrootsjusticenetwork.org.

Contact: Amanda Padilla, Acting Director, Strategic Engagement, Namati amandapadilla@namati.org

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FLOWER MOUND, Texas, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Signature Systems, a global company that engineers, manufactures and distributes premium composite matting solutions for industrial, stadium, government and event applications, is proud to announce that its manufacturing facility in Orlando, Florida has earned its ISO 14001:2015 certification.

“Our team has worked hard to strengthen our environmental standards across the organization,” said Jeff Condino, President of Signature Systems. “This certification reinforces our commitment to environmental responsibility, not just as part of our manufacturing process but also to our customers using our composite matting systems.”

ISO 14001:2015 is the globally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS) and is awarded to organizations that demonstrate measurable control over their environmental impact. This certification provides customers with the assurance that Signature’s products are manufactured using environmentally responsible processes and raw materials that reduce waste, conserve resources, and support ESG initiatives.

Signature Systems has long prioritized the intentional selection of raw materials that support product durability and sustainability, while also integrating environmentally responsible practices into its manufacturing process, including the use of recycled HDPE, waste-reduction strategies and energy-efficient production methods. Additionally, the company’s End-of-Life Recycling Program advances this commitment by allowing customers to return used mats that have reached the end of their useful life, diverting material from landfills. Signature then reuses the recycled HDPE material in the production of new composite mats. The ISO 14001 achievement further supports the company’s sustainability initiatives and long-term environmental objectives.

About Signature Systems
With global headquarters in Flower Mound, Texas, Signature Systems designs, manufactures and distributes composite matting for industrial, stadium, government and event clients globally. It operates manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities in Orlando and Darlington, U.K. All if its industry-leading composite mats are manufactured in the U.S.A. — including leading brands MegaDeck^® HD+, SignaRoad^®, DuraDeck^®, OmniDeck^®, Matrax^® and DiamondTrack^®.

For more information contact:

Jeremy Kolias
Director of Marketing
410-286-1273
info@signature-systems.com

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FLOWER MOUND, Texas, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Signature Systems, a global company that engineers, manufactures and distributes premium composite matting solutions for industrial, stadium, government and event applications, is proud to announce that its manufacturing facility in Orlando, Florida has earned its ISO 14001:2015 certification.

“Our team has worked hard to strengthen our environmental standards across the organization,” said Jeff Condino, President of Signature Systems. “This certification reinforces our commitment to environmental responsibility, not just as part of our manufacturing process but also to our customers using our composite matting systems.”

ISO 14001:2015 is the globally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS) and is awarded to organizations that demonstrate measurable control over their environmental impact. This certification provides customers with the assurance that Signature’s products are manufactured using environmentally responsible processes and raw materials that reduce waste, conserve resources, and support ESG initiatives.

Signature Systems has long prioritized the intentional selection of raw materials that support product durability and sustainability, while also integrating environmentally responsible practices into its manufacturing process, including the use of recycled HDPE, waste-reduction strategies and energy-efficient production methods. Additionally, the company’s End-of-Life Recycling Program advances this commitment by allowing customers to return used mats that have reached the end of their useful life, diverting material from landfills. Signature then reuses the recycled HDPE material in the production of new composite mats. The ISO 14001 achievement further supports the company’s sustainability initiatives and long-term environmental objectives.

About Signature Systems
With global headquarters in Flower Mound, Texas, Signature Systems designs, manufactures and distributes composite matting for industrial, stadium, government and event clients globally. It operates manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities in Orlando and Darlington, U.K. All if its industry-leading composite mats are manufactured in the U.S.A. — including leading brands MegaDeck^® HD+, SignaRoad^®, DuraDeck^®, OmniDeck^®, Matrax^® and DiamondTrack^®.

For more information contact:

Jeremy Kolias
Director of Marketing
410-286-1273
info@signature-systems.com

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Despite widespread adoption of adult personal health tracking, infancy remains largely unmeasured. Today, Nanit unveils the first real-time, personalized view into a baby’s sleep, health, development, and connection, helping families and clinicians act earlier.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nanit, the U.S.-based technology leader trusted by over one million families for understanding their baby’s sleep, today announced a $50 million growth capital round led by Springcoast Partners with participation from Upfront Ventures and JVP. Launched in 2014, Nanit has evolved baby monitors into smart companions that track real-time health, predict development, support parent–child connection, and deliver leading sleep insights. This new round of funding will accelerate the development of Nanit’s AI-powered Parenting Intelligence System, a breakthrough product that identifies early signals in speech and language development, motor skills, cognitive patterns, and other developmental indicators. Nanit is redefining what families and clinicians can expect in a child’s earliest years by setting a new standard in how we use technology to track personal health.

The human brain is nearly fully developed by age five, and decades of research show that the quality of care during these early years shapes outcomes well into adulthood, from physical and emotional health to educational and career success. Yet despite the critical importance of this developmental window, today’s health ecosystem lacks the infrastructure to provide individualized insights and early intervention with the same rigor we provide for adults.

Nanit is the only all-in-one baby-monitoring platform that combines real-time cough detection, clinician-ready video clips, and a personalized sleep coach. Their Sleep Coach uses a single, easy-to-understand Sleep Score that delivers nightly summaries, automatic sleep and nap tracking, and age-based guidance. Through the continued development of new technologies, Nanit is evolving to consolidate all sleep insights into one unified framework designed to interpret data, identify emerging patterns, and provide straightforward recommendations for caregivers. These capabilities give families what traditional resources (including clinical visits) cannot: individualized, digestible, and actionable information about their child’s sleep, details that are difficult to capture through standard milestones or infrequent clinical visits. Between the limited cadence of pediatric visits, Nanit provides the clarity parents need to understand where their baby is today and what they may need next.

“Adults now track sleep, stress, and health patterns to spot trends and intervene early, yet babies, the group that benefits most from early insight, have no comparable system for monitoring or predictive guidance,” said Anushka Salinas, Chief Executive Officer of Nanit and mother of two.” As the technology leader in this space, expanding beyond sleep into a holistic view of early health and development was the natural next step. We envision a future where people can track and access their comprehensive health data from birth to 100 years old. That’s a powerful gift to the next generation.”

Nanit’s Parenting Intelligence System, rolling out in 2026, will track a comprehensive set of developmental and physiological indicators and integrate this data over time. It will measure:

1. Personalized sleep guidance
2. Key health metrics
3. Movement signatures and breathing patterns
4. Motor skill milestones
5. Speech and language patterns
6. Trends that may predict metabolic, emotional, or cognitive challenges

“We’ve spent years learning what a baby’s behavior and health signals are really telling us,” said Tor Ivry, Nanit Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer and father of three. “Now, we’re teaching technology to translate those signals into meaningful insights, so parents can understand and respond to their baby in real time. We’re not just building smarter monitors, we’re helping build smarter, more confident parents.”

“Nanit has consistently been at the forefront of transforming how parents understand and care for their children,” said Holger Staude, Managing Partner of Springcoast Partners. “We believe the company is uniquely positioned to leverage advances in AI to deliver not only peace of mind, but also actionable health insights that can shape development. We are proud to partner with Anushka and the Nanit team as they expand their mission to redefine parenting technology.”

Nanit’s existing technology is already showing measurable impact: babies using the current system sleep 10% longer on average, giving parents the equivalent of 36 extra nights of rest per year. Families engage with Nanit products beyond age four, demonstrating unmatched trust, personalization, and longevity in the category. Nanit is establishing a new benchmark for how we understand and support lifelong early childhood. The company continues to invest in privacy, security, and encryption, ensuring all data is protected, especially as AI-powered features are integrated. To learn more about why over one million parents trust Nanit, please visit www.nanit.com.

About Nanit
Nanit is a US-headquartered technology leader in early-childhood health intelligence, giving parents real-time insight into their baby’s sleep, behavior, and development. Powered by award-winning hardware and an advanced AI platform, Nanit provides personalized guidance trusted by more than 1 million families. Since its inception in 2014, more than 70% of Nanit’s active camera users continue to rely on the product well beyond age four, reinforcing the company’s commitment to long-term innovation in redefining the parenthood experience. Through Nanit Lab, the company operates the industry’s most advanced research engine in early-childhood sleep and development. Backed by more than 30 academic and clinical partners, Nanit Lab maintains the world’s largest dataset on infant sleep, capturing over 5 billion hours of sleep from more than one million babies across 100+ countries. The team has published 15+ peer-reviewed studies and over 50 scientific abstracts, translating this unprecedented dataset into validated insights that strengthen Nanit’s AI models and expand understanding of early-life development. This scientific foundation powers Nanit’s evolution into predictive developmental analytics, ensuring every insight is grounded in rigorous evidence and real-world data. With its upcoming Parenting Intelligence System, Nanit is expanding into predictive developmental analytics, advancing a future where families can track meaningful health metrics from birth through adulthood. Nanit believes in empowering every family, helping parents build greater confidence and create more joyful moments. The company prioritizes privacy, security, and encryption, ensuring all data is protected as it continues to innovate with AI-powered features. For more information, visit www.nanit.com and follow Nanit on Instagram @get_nanit and @getnanit on TikTok.

About Springcoast Partners
Established in 2023, Springcoast is a New York-based growth equity firm focused on partnering with market leading software and technology companies. To learn more about Springcoast, please visit www.springcoast.com.

Press Contact: Catherine Cuello-Fuente at catherine@wildflowerpr.co

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Despite widespread adoption of adult personal health tracking, infancy remains largely unmeasured. Today, Nanit unveils the first real-time, personalized view into a baby’s sleep, health, development, and connection, helping families and clinicians act earlier.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nanit, the U.S.-based technology leader trusted by over one million families for understanding their baby’s sleep, today announced a $50 million growth capital round led by Springcoast Partners with participation from Upfront Ventures and JVP. Launched in 2014, Nanit has evolved baby monitors into smart companions that track real-time health, predict development, support parent–child connection, and deliver leading sleep insights. This new round of funding will accelerate the development of Nanit’s AI-powered Parenting Intelligence System, a breakthrough product that identifies early signals in speech and language development, motor skills, cognitive patterns, and other developmental indicators. Nanit is redefining what families and clinicians can expect in a child’s earliest years by setting a new standard in how we use technology to track personal health.

The human brain is nearly fully developed by age five, and decades of research show that the quality of care during these early years shapes outcomes well into adulthood, from physical and emotional health to educational and career success. Yet despite the critical importance of this developmental window, today’s health ecosystem lacks the infrastructure to provide individualized insights and early intervention with the same rigor we provide for adults.

Nanit is the only all-in-one baby-monitoring platform that combines real-time cough detection, clinician-ready video clips, and a personalized sleep coach. Their Sleep Coach uses a single, easy-to-understand Sleep Score that delivers nightly summaries, automatic sleep and nap tracking, and age-based guidance. Through the continued development of new technologies, Nanit is evolving to consolidate all sleep insights into one unified framework designed to interpret data, identify emerging patterns, and provide straightforward recommendations for caregivers. These capabilities give families what traditional resources (including clinical visits) cannot: individualized, digestible, and actionable information about their child’s sleep, details that are difficult to capture through standard milestones or infrequent clinical visits. Between the limited cadence of pediatric visits, Nanit provides the clarity parents need to understand where their baby is today and what they may need next.

“Adults now track sleep, stress, and health patterns to spot trends and intervene early, yet babies, the group that benefits most from early insight, have no comparable system for monitoring or predictive guidance,” said Anushka Salinas, Chief Executive Officer of Nanit and mother of two.” As the technology leader in this space, expanding beyond sleep into a holistic view of early health and development was the natural next step. We envision a future where people can track and access their comprehensive health data from birth to 100 years old. That’s a powerful gift to the next generation.”

Nanit’s Parenting Intelligence System, rolling out in 2026, will track a comprehensive set of developmental and physiological indicators and integrate this data over time. It will measure:

1. Personalized sleep guidance
2. Key health metrics
3. Movement signatures and breathing patterns
4. Motor skill milestones
5. Speech and language patterns
6. Trends that may predict metabolic, emotional, or cognitive challenges

“We’ve spent years learning what a baby’s behavior and health signals are really telling us,” said Tor Ivry, Nanit Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer and father of three. “Now, we’re teaching technology to translate those signals into meaningful insights, so parents can understand and respond to their baby in real time. We’re not just building smarter monitors, we’re helping build smarter, more confident parents.”

“Nanit has consistently been at the forefront of transforming how parents understand and care for their children,” said Holger Staude, Managing Partner of Springcoast Partners. “We believe the company is uniquely positioned to leverage advances in AI to deliver not only peace of mind, but also actionable health insights that can shape development. We are proud to partner with Anushka and the Nanit team as they expand their mission to redefine parenting technology.”

Nanit’s existing technology is already showing measurable impact: babies using the current system sleep 10% longer on average, giving parents the equivalent of 36 extra nights of rest per year. Families engage with Nanit products beyond age four, demonstrating unmatched trust, personalization, and longevity in the category. Nanit is establishing a new benchmark for how we understand and support lifelong early childhood. The company continues to invest in privacy, security, and encryption, ensuring all data is protected, especially as AI-powered features are integrated. To learn more about why over one million parents trust Nanit, please visit www.nanit.com.

About Nanit
Nanit is a US-headquartered technology leader in early-childhood health intelligence, giving parents real-time insight into their baby’s sleep, behavior, and development. Powered by award-winning hardware and an advanced AI platform, Nanit provides personalized guidance trusted by more than 1 million families. Since its inception in 2014, more than 70% of Nanit’s active camera users continue to rely on the product well beyond age four, reinforcing the company’s commitment to long-term innovation in redefining the parenthood experience. Through Nanit Lab, the company operates the industry’s most advanced research engine in early-childhood sleep and development. Backed by more than 30 academic and clinical partners, Nanit Lab maintains the world’s largest dataset on infant sleep, capturing over 5 billion hours of sleep from more than one million babies across 100+ countries. The team has published 15+ peer-reviewed studies and over 50 scientific abstracts, translating this unprecedented dataset into validated insights that strengthen Nanit’s AI models and expand understanding of early-life development. This scientific foundation powers Nanit’s evolution into predictive developmental analytics, ensuring every insight is grounded in rigorous evidence and real-world data. With its upcoming Parenting Intelligence System, Nanit is expanding into predictive developmental analytics, advancing a future where families can track meaningful health metrics from birth through adulthood. Nanit believes in empowering every family, helping parents build greater confidence and create more joyful moments. The company prioritizes privacy, security, and encryption, ensuring all data is protected as it continues to innovate with AI-powered features. For more information, visit www.nanit.com and follow Nanit on Instagram @get_nanit and @getnanit on TikTok.

About Springcoast Partners
Established in 2023, Springcoast is a New York-based growth equity firm focused on partnering with market leading software and technology companies. To learn more about Springcoast, please visit www.springcoast.com.

Press Contact: Catherine Cuello-Fuente at catherine@wildflowerpr.co

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Awards of $20,000 each will help provide food, shelter and essential services

FAIRMONT, W.Va., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This holiday season, the FirstEnergy Foundation is sharing the spirit of giving by awarding $40,000 in “Gifts of the Season” grants to two nonprofit organizations making a positive impact in West Virginia and Maryland communities served by FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies. Altogether, the Gifts of the Season program will provide a total of $100,000 to eight nonprofits across five states in FirstEnergy’s service area in 2025.

As part of a commitment to help address housing insecurity and youth development, the Foundation awarded grants to organizations that meet critical needs of families in FirstEnergy’s West Virginia and Maryland service area:

• Ronald McDonald House Morgantown ($20,000): The grant will help about 42 families stay comfortably at Ronald McDonald House Morgantown through the Jacob Johnson Family Lodging Fund. Since opening in 1990, Ronald McDonald House Morgantown has provided comfort and support to out-of-town families of children receiving medical care in the area. More than 200 families stay at Ronald McDonald House Morgantown annually, and many more are served through its day guest services.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County, Md. ($20,000): This grant will fund extra learning opportunities for approximately 150 children served by the organization. Since 1956, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County has paired adult mentors with children, helping them build strong, positive relationships that shape young lives.

Jim Myers, FirstEnergy’s President of West Virginia and Maryland: “This season reminds us how important it is to come together and support our neighbors in ways that have an impact. By supporting organizations that provide food, shelter and life-changing opportunities, we’re helping families find comfort in times of need and empowering our youth to thrive.”

Marking 10 Years of Impact and Inclusion
Since 2016, the FirstEnergy Foundation’s “Gifts of the Season” program has supported local nonprofits and community initiatives that bring people together and make our neighborhoods stronger. Now celebrating its 10th year, the program continues to grow and adapt to meet community needs, reflecting FirstEnergy’s commitment to inclusion and care. The Foundation has been able to provide $1.2 million in grants since the “Gifts of the Season” program began.

About the FirstEnergy Foundation
The FirstEnergy Foundation provides support to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits that serve and meet the critical needs of customers in communities served by FirstEnergy’s electric operating companies and in areas where the company conducts business. To date in 2025, the Foundation has distributed more than $5.5 million in community support across FirstEnergy’s operational area.

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. For more information about grant opportunities or corporate sponsorships, visit the FirstEnergy Foundation webpage or email inquiries to FirstEnergy’s Community Involvement team.

FirstEnergy Corp. is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company’s transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.

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DETROIT, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alpine Power Systems, a leading provider of motive power, critical power, and telecom solutions, today announced the acquisition of Chicago Industrial Battery, Inc., founded in 2010 by industry veteran Mark Calderini. This marks Alpine Power Systems’ 29th acquisition.

Chicago Industrial Battery has built a strong reputation serving customers throughout the Chicagoland area, as well as across Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, and Iowa. Alpine’s acquisition further supports the continued growth of the company’s PowerMAX line of used and rental motive power batteries and chargers.

Mark Calderini brings more than 31 years of experience in the motive power industry and will remain actively involved in the business to ensure continuity for customers.

Mark Calderini, Founder of Chicago Industrial Battery, says, “Chicago Industrial Battery has always been built around responsiveness and doing right by our customers. Joining Alpine Power Systems gives our customers access to greater resources including inventory, technology, and support; while maintaining the personal relationships we’ve built over the years.”

The acquisition aligns with Alpine’s strategic focus on expanding their PowerMAX used and rental battery and charger offerings throughout the country.

Adam Cecil, Alpine’s Divisional President of Motive Power says, “This acquisition directly supports our continued investment in PowerMAX and our growing fleet of used and rental motive power batteries and chargers. Chicago Industrial Battery has a strong presence throughout the Chicago area and a very loyal customer base. Combining their market knowledge with Alpine’s infrastructure allows us to deliver faster response times, expanded inventory, and greater long-term value to customers.”

With this acquisition, Alpine Power Systems continues its disciplined growth strategy, expanding its geographic reach while enhancing product availability and service capabilities for their customers.

About Alpine Power Systems

Alpine Power Systems, established in 1963, is an independent B2B global solution provider specializing in critical power, telecom, cable, and motive power solutions. Alpine has expanded its operations to become one of the largest independent organizations in the industry. Alpine is a dynamic and growing family business supplying numerous Fortune 1000 companies. Alpine Power Systems is ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and ISO 45001 Health & Safety Certified, and is also compliant with NIST Cybersecurity Standards and ITAR Regulations.

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