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New Dallas Pediatric Campus Hospital to be Named in Honor of Transformational Grant

DALLAS, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Children’s Health℠ and UT Southwestern Medical Center announce a historic nine-figure grant from the Moody Foundation to support the new $5 billion pediatric campus in Dallas, which broke ground in October 2024. The new hospital will help meet the increasing demand for pediatric health care, research and training. The Moody Foundation’s transformational grant is the largest gift to date for this landmark project. In recognition of the generous support by the foundation, the hospital at the new Dallas pediatric campus will be named Moody Children’s Hospital upon completion in 2031.

“Naming the new hospital is a reflection of the deep trust and shared vision between the Moody Foundation, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern,” said Frances Moody-Dahlberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Moody Foundation. “Together, with Moody Children’s Hospital, we’re building more than a hospital – we’re building hope.”

For more than 80 years, the Moody Foundation has played a pivotal role in improving Texas communities, providing more than $2.6 billion in charitable funding through more than 5,500 grants. Guided by its mission of empowering Texas communities to thrive and prosper, the Moody Foundation has consistently supported education, social services, children’s needs and community development.

“Thanks to the Moody family’s incredible vision and philanthropy, we continue to push the boundaries of pediatric health care and innovation,” said Christopher J. Durovich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Health. “Their generosity will be reflected in the state-of-the-art care provided at our new Dallas campus, helping us redefine pediatric health care and transform the lives of children and families across North Texas and the country for decades to come.”

The Moody family has long championed innovation and education as catalysts for positive change. This grant is in addition to the more than $400 million the Moody Foundation has contributed previously to Children’s Health and the University of Texas System. Their decades of generosity continue to inspire progress across the state and provide care for children. 

“The Moody Foundation’s transformative investment in the well-being of future generations of children and youth marks a pivotal moment in our ability to reshape pediatric care across Texas, train the next generation of caregivers and accelerate vital discoveries that will continuously enhance our capacity to heal,” said Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D., President of UT Southwestern Medical Center. “The Foundation’s commitment to advancing our new pediatric campus will have a lasting and meaningful impact on the patients and families we are privileged to serve.”

The region’s pediatric population is expected to double by 2050, underscoring the urgent need for expanded access to top-tier pediatric health care. With the support of the Moody Foundation, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center are ushering in a new era of pediatric medical care, innovation and research, resulting in a healthier future for children as North Texas experiences remarkable growth.

“This extraordinary gift is yet another testament to the Moody family’s unwavering dedication to expanding access to high-quality health care for every child,” said Brent Christopher, President of Children’s Medical Center Foundation. “Their generosity will shape the future of medicine for kids across our community and far beyond. With the Moody Foundation grant, we now have reached half of the amount of community support needed to bring the new Dallas pediatric campus to life.”

This grant from the Moody Foundation is the third, and largest, nine-figure gift to support the new Dallas pediatric campus project. This announcement follows the generous $100 million early gifts from the Pogue Foundation announced in May 2024 and the Rees-Jones Foundation announced in October 2024.

The new Dallas pediatric campus will be located in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District, directly across from UT Southwestern’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. This project is a joint venture between Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center. It will serve as a collaborative center for innovation, academic research, training and the advancement of lifesaving technologies.

To learn more, visit childrens.com/watchusgrow, utsouthwestern.edu and give.childrens.com. For assets and resources for this announcement, please use this downloadable media kit.

About Children’s Medical Center Foundation
As the fundraising arm for Children’s Health, one of the largest and most prestigious nonprofit pediatric health systems in North Texas, the Children’s Medical Center Foundation provides philanthropic support through partnerships with individual donors, organizations and corporations.

These funds support Children’s Health with the enhancement of care, discovery of cures and building a healthier community across all Children’s Health campuses to fulfill the mission to make life better for children. All contributions to Children’s Medical Center Foundation directly impact patients and their families, ensuring the best experience, best care, and ultimately, a fighting chance to get back to being a kid again.

To learn more, visit give.childrens.com.

About Children’s Health
Children’s Health is the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas and has long been recognized as a leader in pediatric health. Children’s Health campuses include Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Children’s Medical Center Plano and multiple Children’s Health Specialty Centers. With its academic partner, UT Southwestern, Children’s Medical Center Dallas is consistently ranked the No. 1 children’s hospital in North Texas and among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Its commitment to excellence and providing outstanding care across all aspects of pediatrics has resulted in being ranked across all specialty programs for seven consecutive years, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Behavioral Health, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology and Urology. 

In addition, Children’s Health nurses have received the Magnet® designation for the past 14 years, the highest honor for nursing excellence, and the health care system has been named a 2025 top place to work by Forbes and USA Today and one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review for 13 consecutive years. In addition, Children’s Health was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 for its pioneering model to train physicians to treat children’s mental health. 

For more information and to support Children’s Health, visit childrens.com or like us on Facebook, follow Children’s Health on X, Instagram and LinkedIn, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. 

About UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern, one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty members have received six Nobel Prizes and include 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 23 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. The faculty of more than 3,200 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians provide care in more than 80 specialties to more than 140,000 hospitalized patients, more than 360,000 emergency room cases and oversee nearly 5.1 million outpatient visits a year. Its alumni and former trainees comprise more than half of all physicians caring for patients in North Texas.

UT Southwestern’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital is ranked as the No. 1 in Dallas-Fort Worth – the nation’s fourth-largest metro area. Eleven UT Southwestern medical specialties are nationally ranked, eight among the top 25 and three among the top 50. UTSW is among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide on quality measures.

The Medical Center includes 20 endowed centers, is a Rare Disease Center of Excellence for adults and children and is home to one of 57 designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation. UTSW is ranked No. 3 among global health care institutions for its published research and its medical school is among 16 schools ranked Tier 1 for research.

About the Moody Foundation
The Moody Foundation was established by W.L. Moody, Jr. and Libbie Shearn Moody in 1942 to share their good fortune and make a difference in the lives of the people of Texas. Since then, the Foundation has pledged and awarded more than $2.6 billion in grants throughout the state to organizations that have educated, healed, nurtured and inspired generations of Texans. The Moody Foundation continues with a board of three trustees: Frances Moody-Dahlberg, Ross Moody and Elizabeth “Elle” Moody. Learn more at MoodyF.org.

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Andrea Wittman
469-690-8686
Andrea.Wittman@childrens.com

UT Southwestern Media Contact:
Russell Rian
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For the third year in a row, the Beehive State is No. 1 in rankings that measure health care, education, economy and more.

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and civic journalism, today announced the 2025 Best States rankings. The 2025 rankings evaluated all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories, including health care, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime & corrections, and natural environment. For the third consecutive year, Utah earned top recognition as the No. 1 state in the country.

“Utah’s third straight No. 1 ranking is a reflection of the incredible people who make this state what it is,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. “It’s not just our economy or our beautiful outdoors – it’s the hardworking, service-minded people who continue to make Utah the best place to live, work and raise a family. I’m grateful every day to stand with Utahns as we keep strengthening the state we love.”

Key findings in the 2025 Best States rankings:

• Utah, No. 1 overall, landed in the top 20 across seven of the eight categories. However, it underperforms in the environment category (where it ranks No. 48).
• New Jersey secured top placement for education overall, while Florida dominates higher ed. New Jersey, the No. 1 state overall in the education category, ranks in the top 5 for all pre-K-12 metrics, including preschool enrollment, standardized test scores and high school graduation rate. Florida, which came in at No. 2 overall for education, is top-ranked in the higher education subcategory because of its low costs for college tuition and fees, and its impressive graduation rates for two- and four-year programs.
• Western states generally perform much better in higher education than in pre-K-12. Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada, for example, rank in the top 15 in the higher education subcategory, but all four rank significantly lower in the pre-K-12 education subcategory.
• Hawaii leads the way in health care. At No. 1 overall in this category, Hawaii is also ranked No. 1 in the subcategory of health care quality, No. 4 in the subcategory of health care access and No. 6 in the subcategory of public health, due to its high scoring on metrics like health care affordability, mental health and low mortality rate.

“Amidst economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies, the 2025 Best States rankings offer a critical benchmark for business leaders, investors and policymakers to assess economic competitiveness, workforce strength, infrastructure quality and long-term growth potential across all 50 states in the United States,” said U.S. News Executive Chairman & CEO Eric Gertler. “The 2025 Best State rankings provide a comprehensive, data-driven picture of how each state serves its residents – and thereby helping business leaders decide where to invest their capital, help residents decide where to live and help policymakers understand the best policies to drive improvements in their states.”

In its seventh edition, the Best States rankings draw upon 71 metrics and thousands of data points to measure how well U.S. states are performing for their citizens. In addition to health care and education, the metrics take into account a state’s economic growth; its roads, bridges, internet access and other infrastructure; its public safety record; the fiscal stability of state government; and the opportunity it affords its residents. More weight was accorded to some metric categories than others, based on surveys of what matters most to residents.

2025 Best States Rankings

*See the full rankings here.

Overall – Top 10
1. Utah
2. New Hampshire
3. Idaho
4. Minnesota
5. Nebraska
6. Florida
7. Vermont
8. South Dakota
9. Massachusetts
10. Washington

Health Care
1. Hawaii
2. Massachusetts
3. Connecticut 

Education
1. New Jersey
2. Florida
3. Colorado

Economy
1. Florida 
2. Texas
3. Utah

Infrastructure 
1. Nebraska
2. South Dakota
3. Utah

Opportunity
1. Vermont
2. Iowa
3. Maine

Fiscal Stability 
1. Utah 
2. Delaware
3. New York

Crime & Corrections
1. New Hampshire
2. Maine 
3. Hawaii

Natural Environment
1. Hawaii
2. Maryland
3. Massachusetts

The 2025 Best States rankings are unpacked in data-driven stories, including a look at why Utah is America’s Best State and the social and political factors that could be driving its success, as well as a dive into rankings-related survey results that show Americans remain concerned about their cost of living and consider vaccines an important tool for public health. Readers can also take a U.S. News quiz to find out which is the best state for them.

The Best States rankings are the centerpiece of the U.S. News Best States portal, a platform combining analysis, daily reporting, historical information and photography on state issues. Best States is part of U.S. News’ civic journalism portfolio, which includes the Best Countries report and the Healthiest Communities project.

To view the full rankings and search state profiles, visit www.usnews.com/states. For more information on Best States, follow coverage on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) using #BestStates.

U.S. News Media Contact: Kate Haas, khaas@usnews.com, 202-955-2120

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bhuwan Ribhu, founder of Just Rights for Children (JRC), a leading activist against child marriage and child trafficking, and lawyer, was conferred the Medal of Honour by the World Jurist Association (WJA) at the World Law Congress (WLC) 2025. Held in the Dominican Republic from May 4–6, the prestigious event brought together over 1500 jurists and 300 speakers from more than 70 countries.

Founded in 1963, the World Jurist Association has honored figures such as Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kerry Kennedy and René Cassin.

Recognized for his ground-breaking use of the rule of law to combat modern-day slavery, human trafficking, forced labor, child sexual abuse, and child marriage, Ribhu has dedicated over two decades to advancing child rights through legal intervention and grassroots mobilization. His efforts have led to legal reforms that protect millions of children now and in the future.

In his acceptance speech, he stated, “Children should never have to fight for justice alone. The law must be their shield, and justice must be their right.”

Javier Cremades, President of the WJA, stated, “Bhuwan firmly believes that justice is the strongest pillar of democracy and has dedicated his life to the service of justice for children and women who are victims of sexual crimes in his country and globally. His efforts have saved hundreds of thousands of children and women and set legal frameworks that will protect generations to come. This award is a recognition of his tireless work building a safe, more just world for children through the power of the law.”

JRC is the world’s largest civil society network of over 250 partner organisations working across criminal and social justice systems. Operating in India, Nepal, Kenya and the US, JRC is aiming for an ecosystem-level response through legal interventions and community engagement.

Since April 2023, the JRC network has delivered results that showcase the potential of India-led innovation and resolve:

• Over 85,000 children rescued from trafficking
• Over 300,000 child marriages prevented and stopped
• More than 34,000 child sexual abuse survivors supported with legal and psychosocial support
• Over 54,000 cases filed against child traffickers

“These numbers are not just statistics—they are lives saved, futures restored, and a resolve to stand up for our children,” Ribhu stated.

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CALGARY, AB, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Parkland Corporation (“Parkland”, “we”, the “Company”, or “our”) (TSX: PKI), today announced its full financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

“Our first quarter of 2025 saw a recovery from 2024 as the refinery offset a slow start to the year and a one-time $53 million impact due to a decision to exit the California compliance market,” said Bob Espey, President and Chief Executive Officer. “It is still early in the year, and as we assess performance across our business, we are encouraged by several positive developments. Our International segment continues to deliver strong growth, refining margins have been stronger than anticipated, and we expect a robust driving season in Canada. While the macroeconomic and regulatory environment remains volatile, these tailwinds highlight the resilience of our portfolio and reinforce my confidence in the foundation we have built at Parkland.”

Q1 2025 Highlights

• Achieved Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $375 million, an increase of $48 million as compared to Q1 2024, primarily driven by the 11-week unplanned shutdown of the Burnaby Refinery in the comparative period and strong performance in the International business. These were partially offset by the commercial decision to wind down our California compliance market positions, resulting in realized losses of $53 million within the Canadian segment², and weaker performance in the USA.
• Net earnings of $64 million ($0.37 per share, basic), as compared to net loss of $5 million ($0.03 per share, basic) in Q1 2024, and Adjusted earnings³ of $65 million ($0.37 per share, basic³), as compared to $43 million ($0.25 per share, basic) in Q1 2024.
• Trailing twelve months (“TTM”) Available cash flow³ of $586 million ($3.37 per share³), as compared to $762 million ($4.34 per share) as of March 31, 2024. TTM Cash generated from (used in) operating activities⁴ of $1,604 million ($9.21 per share⁴), as compared to $1,683 million ($9.56 per share) as of March 31, 2024. These decreases were largely due to a significantly lower refining margin environment during the second half of 2024, realized losses due to the wind down of our California compliance market positions in the first quarter of 2025, and higher acquisition, integration and other costs during the last nine months of 2024 primarily associated with restructuring activities and implementing enterprise-wide systems.
• Return on invested capital³ (“ROIC”) was 7.6 percent for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to 8.9 percent, for the same period in 2024.
• Maintained Leverage Ratio⁵ of 3.6 times (3.6 times in Q4 2024) and liquidity available⁴ of $2 billion.

Q1 2025 Segment Highlights

• Canada delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $110 million, as compared to $186 million in Q1 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by the commercial decision to wind down our California compliance market positions, resulting in realized losses of $53 million, and the sale of the commercial propane business in Q4 2024.
• International delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $181 million, as compared to $147 million in Q1 2024. The increase was driven by higher volume and margins in the commercial and wholesale businesses from strategic and recurring customers and strength in our South American region.
• USA delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $16 million, as compared to $31 million in Q1 2024. The decrease was driven by macroeconomic pressures continuing to impact fuel and convenience demand in line with broader industry trends, as well as regulatory developments that also impacted Parkland’s ability to capture supply optimization opportunities associated with moving refined product between Canada and the U.S.
• Refining delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $79 million, as compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $33 million in Q1 2024. The increase relative to Q1 2024 was primarily driven by an 11-week unplanned shutdown in the comparative period. Composite utilization⁶ at the Burnaby Refinery was approximately 76 percent in Q1 2025, as compared to approximately 20 percent in Q1 2024. The Burnaby Refinery successfully completed a three-week planned maintenance in the quarter and performed safely and reliably which allowed us to benefit from favourable market conditions.
• Parkland’s total recordable injury frequency rate⁶ on a TTM basis was 1.13, compared to 1.07 at Q1 2024.

Consolidated Financial Overview

Q1 2025 Conference Call and Webcast Details

Following the announcement of Parkland’s definitive agreement to be acquired by Sunoco LP and associated conference call held earlier today, our planned webcast and conference call on Thursday, May 6, 2025, at 6:30 am MT (8:30 am ET) has been cancelled.

MD&A and Annual Consolidated Financial Statements

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “Q1 2025 MD&A”) and Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “Q1 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”) provide a detailed explanation of Parkland’s operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. An English version of these documents will be available online at www.parkland.ca and the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval+ (“SEDAR+”) after the results are released by newswire under Parkland’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The French versions of the Q1 2025 MD&A and the Q1 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements will be posted to www.parkland.ca and SEDAR+ as soon as they become available.

About Parkland Corporation

Parkland is a leading international fuel distributor, marketer, and convenience retailer with safe and reliable operations in 26 countries across the Americas. Our retail network meets the fuel and convenience needs of everyday consumers. Our commercial operations provide businesses with fuel to operate, complete projects and better serve their customers. In addition to meeting our customers’ needs for essential fuels, Parkland provides a range of choices to help them lower their environmental impact, including manufacturing and blending renewable fuels, ultra-fast EV charging, a variety of solutions for carbon credits and renewables, and solar power. With approximately 4,000 retail and commercial locations across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean region, we have developed supply, distribution and trading capabilities to accelerate growth and business performance.

Our strategy is focused on two interconnected pillars: our Customer Advantage and our Supply Advantage. Through our Customer Advantage, we aim to be the first choice of our customers through our proprietary brands, differentiated offers, extensive network, competitive pricing, reliable service, and compelling loyalty program. Our Supply Advantage is based on achieving the lowest cost to serve among independent fuel marketers and distributors in the hard-to-serve markets in which we operate, through our well-positioned assets, significant scale, and deep supply and logistics capabilities. Our business is underpinned by our people and our values of safety, integrity, community and respect, which are embedded across our organization.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). When used the words “expect”, “will”, “could”, “would”, “believe”, “continue”, “pursue” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things: business strategies, objectives and initiatives; ; International’s continued strong growth; an expected robust driving season in Canada; portfolio resilience; and confidence in Parkland’s foundation.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Parkland does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by securities law. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: the strategic review that Parkland initiated on March 5, 2025 (the “Strategic Review”), the process and the timing thereof, whether the strategic review will result in Parkland undertaking a transaction, and if so, the terms and timing relating thereto, the completion thereof and realizing benefits resulting therefrom; general economic, market and business conditions; micro and macroeconomic trends and conditions, including increases in interest rates, inflation, imposition of tariffs and fluctuating commodity prices; Parkland’s ability to execute its business objectives, projects and strategies, including the completion, financing and timing thereof, realizing the benefits therefrom, meeting our targets, outlook and commitments relating thereto, and the impact of the Strategic Review thereon; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Parkland and the assumptions and risks described in “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” included in Parkland’s most recently filed Annual Information Form, and in “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in the Q4 2024 MD&A, each as filed on SEDAR+ and available on the Parkland website at www.parkland.ca. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release as expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

Specified Financial Measures

This news release contains total of segments measures, non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP financial ratios, supplementary financial measures and capital management measures (collectively, “specified financial measures”). Parkland’s management uses certain specified financial measures to analyze the operating and financial performance, leverage, and liquidity of the business. These specified financial measures do not have any standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS Accounting Standards”) and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The specified financial measures should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with the IFRS Accounting Standards. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding specified financial measures used by Parkland.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios

Adjusted earnings (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share is a non-GAAP financial ratio, each representing the underlying core operating performance of business activities of Parkland at a consolidated level. The most directly comparable financial measure to Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share is Net earnings (loss).

Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share represent how well Parkland’s operational business is performing, while considering depreciation and amortization, interest on leases and long-term debt, accretion and other finance costs, and income taxes. The Company uses these measures because it believes that Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share are useful for management and investors in assessing the Company’s overall performance, as they exclude certain items that are not reflective of the Company’s underlying business operations.

See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for the detailed definition and composition of Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share.

Please see below for the reconciliation of Adjusted earnings (loss) to net earnings (loss) and the calculation of Adjusted earnings (loss) per share.

Available cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and Available cash flow per share is a non-GAAP financial ratio. The most directly comparable financial measure for Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share is cash generated from (used in) operating activities. Parkland uses these measures to set targets (including annual guidance and variable compensation target) and monitor its ability to generate cash flow for capital allocation, including distributions to shareholders, investment in the growth of the business, and deleveraging. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for the detailed definition and composition of Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share. See the following table for a calculation of historical Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share and a reconciliation to cash generated from (used in) operating activities.

ROIC is a non-GAAP financial ratio. The measure is calculated as a ratio of Net operating profit after tax (“NOPAT”) divided by average invested capital. NOPAT describes the profitability of Parkland’s base operations, excluding the impact of leverage and certain other items of income and expenditure that are not considered representative of Parkland’s underlying core operating performance. NOPAT is based on Adjusted EBITDA, defined in the “Measures of Segment Profit (Loss) and Total of Segments Measures” section of this news release, less depreciation and amortization expense, including pro-forma depreciation on assets classified as held for sale, and the estimated tax expense using the expected average tax rate estimated using statutory tax rates in each jurisdiction where Parkland operates. Average invested capital is the amount of capital deployed by Parkland that represents the average of opening and closing debt, including debt liabilities classified as held for sale, as well as shareholder’s equity, including equity reserves, net of cash and cash equivalents. We use this non-GAAP measure to assess Parkland’s efficiency in investing capital.   

These non-GAAP financial measures and ratios should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Except as otherwise indicated, these non-GAAP financial measures and ratios are calculated and disclosed on a consistent basis from period to period. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding Parkland’s non-GAAP financial measures and ratios.

Capital Management Measures

Parkland’s primary capital management measure is the Leverage Ratio, which is used internally by key management personnel to monitor Parkland’s overall financial strength, capital structure flexibility, and ability to service debt and meet current and future commitments. In order to manage its financing requirements, Parkland may adjust capital spending or dividends paid to shareholders or issue new shares or new debt. The Leverage Ratio is calculated as a ratio of Leverage Debt to Leverage EBITDA and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS Accounting Standards. It is, therefore, unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The detailed calculation of the Leverage Ratio is as follows:

Measures of Segment Profit (Loss) and Total of Segments Measures

Adjusted earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is a measure of segment profit (loss) and its aggregate is a total of segments measure used by the chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resource allocation to the segment and to assess its performance. In accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards, adjustments and eliminations made in preparing an entity’s financial statements and allocations of revenue, expenses, and gains or losses shall be included in determining reported segment profit (loss) only if they are included in the measure of the segment’s profit (loss) that is used by the chief operating decision maker. As such, Parkland’s Adjusted EBITDA is unlikely to be comparable to measures of segment profit (loss) presented by other issuers, who may calculate these measures differently. Parkland views Adjusted EBITDA as the key measure for the underlying core operating performance of business segment activities at an operational level. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to set targets for Parkland (including annual guidance and variable compensation targets) and is used to determine Parkland’s ability to service debt, finance capital expenditures and provide for dividend payments to shareholders. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for the detailed definition and composition of Adjusted EBITDA. Refer to the table below for the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings (loss), which is the most directly comparable financial measure, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024.

Supplementary Financial Measures

Parkland uses a number of supplementary financial measures, including TTM Cash generated from (used in) operating activities, TTM Cash generated from (used in) operating activities per share and liquidity available, to evaluate the success of our strategic objectives. These measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers, as other issuers may calculate these measures differently. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding supplementary financial measures used by Parkland, including the composition of such measures.

Non-Financial Measures

Parkland uses a number of non-financial measures, including composite utilization and total recordable injury frequency rate, to measure the success of our strategic objectives and to set variable compensation targets for employees, where applicable. These non-financial measures are not accounting measures, do not have comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measures, and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers, as other issuers may calculate these metrics differently. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details on the non-financial measures used by Parkland.

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ISS Concludes That H Partners “Has Not Presented a Compelling Case for Change;” Notes that its “Campaign Has Almost Certainly Set the CEO Search Process Back”

Highlights Progress Made Under CEO Jochen Zeitz and the Hardwire Strategic Plan

Harley-Davidson Urges Shareholders to Vote “FOR ALL” Harley-Davidson Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card TODAY

MILWAUKEE, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (the “Company” or “Harley-Davidson”) (NYSE: HOG) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that shareholders vote “FOR ALL” of Harley-Davidson’s highly qualified Director nominees in connection with the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on May 14, 2025.

ISS concluded that H Partners (“the dissident”) has not presented a compelling case for change, and as such, support is warranted “FOR ALL” Harley-Davidson’s nominees. In making its recommendation, ISS noted:¹

Regarding Harley-Davidson’s Strategy:

• “The bigger picture is that the strategy introduced by Zeitz has had a positive impact on the trajectory of HOG, which had lost considerable ground when he took over as interim CEO.”
• “The HOG Zeitz inherited was in decline. He attempted to stabilize the business, simplify operations, and refocus on the core. Even the dissident recognizes the logic of this strategy.”
• “HOG has kept pace with peers. This is significant, as HOG dramatically underperformed peers for several years prior to introduction of the Hardwire strategy.”

Regarding the Board’s Ongoing CEO Search:

• “[I]t appears that the board initiated the [CEO search] process promptly, took the correct procedural steps, and accommodated the dissident. It is also evident that the dissident’s preferred candidate was not dismissed out of hand.”
• “The facts suggest that when the dissident’s preferred candidate was not selected, the dissident reacted by vacating the board and launching this vote no campaign in an attempt to establish a path to its desired outcome in the CEO search.”
• “[D]espite the dissident’s argument that there is a sense of urgency, the distraction of this campaign has almost certainly set the [CEO search] process back. This only reinforces the board’s conclusion that this campaign is a reaction, rather than a measured response.”

Regarding the Directors Targeted by H Partners:

• “[T]here are compelling reasons to believe that as a group [the targeted directors] still have a perspective that can be valuable.”
• “[T]he criticisms levied by the dissident against Zeitz as CEO are overstated. […] [I]t appears that his time in the role has been more positive than negative, which makes it hard to argue that his vote on a successor is worthless.”
• “There is no basis for the dissident to believe that the rejection of the three targeted nominees would warrant the addition of its representative and a second designee. Not only is this arbitrary, but shareholders are not being asked to vote on this outcome.”

“We are pleased that ISS recognizes the strength of our Board and governance structure, as demonstrated by our comprehensive CEO search process,” said Tom Linebarger, Presiding Director of the Board. “We believe it also highlights the flaws in H Partners’ actions and the disruption their campaign is bringing to the Board’s ongoing efforts. ISS’s recommendation underscores the Board’s important role in effectively overseeing management’s execution of the Hardwire strategic plan, which ISS acknowledges is positively impacting the Company amid challenging and volatile macroeconomic conditions. We continue to believe that H Partners’ true intentions are to circumvent sound corporate governance practices by seeking appointment of unelected and unnamed Directors, solely to control the outcome of the CEO search process – a notion that ISS acknowledged. We remain committed to acting in the best interests of all shareholders.”

Your Vote is Important

Consistent with ISS’s recommendation, the Board of Directors strongly urges all Harley-Davidson shareholders to protect the value of their investment and preserve the future of Harley-Davidson by voting “FOR ALL” of the Company’s nominees on the WHITE proxy card TODAY.

To learn more, visit www.VoteHarleyDavidson.com.

If you have any questions or require any assistance with respect to voting your shares, please contact our proxy solicitor:

INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
Shareholders may call:
1 (877) 456-3507 (toll-free from the U.S. and Canada)
+1 (412) 232-3651 (from other countries)

Contacts

Media

FGS Global
Stephen Pettibone/Kelsey Markovich/Bryan Locke/Danielle Berg
HOG@fgsglobal.com 

Investors

Shawn Collins
shawn.collins@Harley-Davidson.com
(414) 343-8002

¹ Permission to use quotations was neither sought nor obtained.

About Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Our ambition is to maintain our place as the most desirable motorcycle brand in the world. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture by delivering a motorcycle lifestyle with distinctive and customizable motorcycles, experiences, motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get riders on the road. Harley-Davidson also has a controlling interest in LiveWire Group, Inc., the first publicly traded all-electric motorcycle company in the United States. LiveWire is the future in the making for the pursuit of urban adventure and beyond. Drawing on its DNA as an agile disruptor from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and capitalizing on a decade of learnings in the EV sector, LiveWire’s ambition is to be the most desirable electric motorcycle brand in the world. Learn more at harley-davidson.com and livewire.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical or current fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding expectations regarding future results of operations, financial position and performance of the Company including, without limitation, with respect to earnings capacity and shareholder value; potential impacts of macroeconomic conditions on the Company’s business and results of operations; the Hardwire strategic plan priorities and execution, including the results thereof; industry and business trends, and business strategy, initiatives and opportunities; impacts of the H Partners Management, LLC (“H Partners”) campaign related to the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”); and executive succession and board refreshment, including expected results thereof. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to the Company as of the time the statements are made as well as the Company’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that are likely to cause actual results to differ materially, unfavorably or favorably, from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “targets,” “intends,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “sees,” “should,” “feels,” “commits,” “assumes,” “envisions,” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, or words of similar meaning. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described below, and others are listed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and in Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 26, 2025, and in the Company’s other subsequent reports filed with the SEC, including, among others, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers should consider these factors in evaluating, and should not place undue reliance on, the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are first made in this press release and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after such time, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Factors that may impact such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the Company’s ability to execute its business plans and strategies, including without limitation the Hardwire strategic plan; manage supply chain and logistics issues; manage the impact, and predict potential further impacts, of new, reinstated or adjusted tariffs on the Company; accurately analyze, predict and react to changing market conditions, interest rates, and geopolitical environments, and successfully adjust to shifting global consumer needs and interests; maintain and enhance the value of the Harley-Davidson brand; manage through changes in general economic and business conditions; develop and successfully introduce products, services and experiences; realize the expected business benefits from LiveWire operating as a separate business of the Company; and retain and attract talented employees and leadership; uncertainties regarding actions that have been taken and may in the future be taken by H Partners in furtherance of its campaign relating to the Company’s Annual Meeting of shareholders and potential costs and management distraction attendant thereto; and risks related to Harley-Davidson Financial Services (“HDFS”), including uncertainties regarding a potential third party investment in HDFS.

Additional Information Regarding the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Where to Find It

Harley-Davidson has filed its definitive proxy statement, containing a form of WHITE proxy card, and a proxy statement supplement, with the SEC with respect to its solicitation of proxies for the Annual Meeting.

INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE PROXY STATEMENT (AS SUPPLEMENTED AND INCLUDING ANY OTHER AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ACCOMPANYING PROXY CARD FILED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ANY SOLICITATION.

Investors and shareholders may obtain copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by Harley-Davidson free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed by Harley-Davidson are also available free of charge by accessing Harley-Davidson’s website at https://investor.harley-davidson.com.

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WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger^® Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 10. The letter carrier food drive, which began in 1993, is the country’s largest single-day food drive.

Each year, the Stamp Out Hunger drive is held on the second Saturday in May. Letter carriers in cities and towns across the United States collect donations of non-perishable food items left by residents in bags near their mailboxes before that day’s mail delivery.

Thousands of volunteers nationwide then help distribute the food items to local food pantries, with all food collected staying in the local community.

“Letter carriers see every day the struggles that people in their communities face,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said. “For more than three decades, we’ve helped to meet their needs, and we are proud to do so again.”

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans, including millions of children, elderly and veterans, are unsure where their next meal will come from. The timing of the letter carrier food drive is significant—by spring, food pantries are largely depleted of winter holiday food donations, and school lunch programs are about to close for the summer.

The annual food drive wouldn’t be possible without the support of NALC’s national partners: the U.S. Postal Service, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, RR Donnelley, United Way Worldwide, the AFL-CIO, Valpak, Kellanova and CVS Health. These partners help by paying for the specially marked postcards, donating thousands of pounds of food and thousands of dollars to food pantries, donating paper bags that letter carriers distribute to customers, gathering volunteers, or getting out the message about the food drive.

More information about the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive can be found online at nalc.org/food.

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NALC represents letter carriers across the country. Its 295,000 members make it the largest of the four unions representing employees of the United States Postal Service. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions. 

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– NCL Is Awarding 20 Deserving Teachers with a Free Three or Four-Day Cruise, Plus Three Grand Prize Winners will Win a Vacation Aboard the Soon-to-Debut Norwegian Luna™, During Her Christening Voyage in Spring 2026 –

– Norwegian’s Giving Joy^® Contest is Now Open through May 31, 2025 and Accepting Nominations for Stellar Educators at www.nclgivingjoy.com –

MIAMI, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5 to 9, 2025), Norwegian Cruise Line^® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, proudly announces the return of its award-winning Norwegian’s Giving Joy^® annual teacher recognition program celebrating the inspiring work of educators across the U.S. and Canada and awarding 20 educators with a free cruise and the chance to sail aboard its newest cutting-edge ship, Norwegian Luna™, in Spring 2026.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/norwegian_cruise_line/9305954-en-norwegian-cruise-line-2025-giving-joy-contest

From May 5 to May 31, 2025, the public is invited to nominate certified or accredited educators at www.nclgivingjoy.com by submitting heartfelt stories on how their favorite teacher is making a lasting impact on the lives of students and their community; being recognized by their peers for their passion and dedication to the world of education; and lastly on their adaptability to overcome challenges and find creative and novel approaches to further the education of their students. Nominations will be evaluated against the aforementioned criteria by a three-person panel made up of NCL leaders and partners.

The top 20 ranking teachers determined by the Norwegian’s Giving Joy panel will be rewarded with a three or four-day cruise for two. In addition, the top three educators with the highest scores will be named a Grand Prize winner and will also win an exclusive invitation to the three-day christening voyage, sailing from Miami next spring aboard Norwegian Luna, the sister ship to the highly-rated Norwegian Aqua™.

“At NCL we are all about delivering exceptional experiences, including honoring communities who make a difference in the world, such as teachers,” said David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We’re so proud to celebrate six years of our Norwegian’s Giving Joy program and continuing to shine a light on incredible teachers who are shaping our future generation. This year, we’re excited to reward 20 exceptional teachers with an unforgettable vacation with MORE ways to relax and explore on board one of our many spectacular NCL ships.”

Since launching in 2019, Norwegian’s Giving Joy campaign has received nearly 61,000 teacher nominations; awarded over 270 educators with a vacation of a lifetime; and donated over $515,000 to teachers and their schools with the support from NCL’s valued partners.

“Travel opportunities bring excitement, relaxation, and rejuvenation into the lives of so many,” said Nancy Altimore, 2024 Norwegian’s Giving Joy winner and educator from Pembroke Pines Charter High School in Pembroke Pines, Fla. “The NCL family, through its Giving Joy Program, celebrates educators and provides them with an incredible opportunity to travel. It was such a joy to be a Norwegian’s Giving Joy winner and experience a pampered celebration for doing something I love – teaching! It was truly an honor to participate in this caring opportunity and experience a vacation with NCL.”

This year’s Grand Prize winners will experience the stellar and soon-to-debut Norwegian Luna, during her christening voyage from Miami. As the sister ship to the all-new Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Luna will mirror her innovative design, including the NCL exclusive Aqua Slidecoaster, a first-of-its-kind hybrid roller coaster and waterslide. As a leader in the industry of providing guests with variety of choice and the freedom and flexibility to design their ultimate vacation, the winners will also have a chance to enjoy new dining and bar experiences such as Sukhothai, the Company’s Thai specialty restaurant with an eclectic menu of traditional and creative offerings, and Planterie, the brand’s plant-based eatery at Indulge Food Hall. Next April, Norwegian Luna will offer a season of seven-day Eastern Caribbean roundtrip sailings from Miami to the breathtaking destinations of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island in the Bahamas, which will feature a brand-new pier by late 2025, an expansive pool area with a dedicated bar and kids splash zone and so much MORE.

To nominate a deserving educator from now through May 31, 2025 or to review contest terms and conditions, please visit www.nclgivingjoy.com. For press materials on Norwegian Luna, visit the press kit here.

Click here to download a variety of assets to help spread the word and help communities identify commendable teachers in their schools.

In addition to the Giving Joy program, NCL continues to support educators year-round through its Teacher Cruise Discount which offers verified teachers and staff across the U.S. and Canada an exclusive year-round cruise fare discount and onboard credit. With this discount, all education professionals, including active Classroom Teachers (PreK-12), Principals and Assistant Principals (PreK-12), School Employees (PreK-12) and College/University Professors, can enjoy a five percent discount off any NCL voyage from anywhere in the world, as well as a $50 onboard credit to enhance their cruise vacation. To learn more, please visit www.ncl.com/teachers.

For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, visit www.ncl.com, contact a travel professional, or call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).

About Norwegian Cruise Line
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line^® has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 58 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the opportunity to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, the company invites guests to ‘Experience More at Sea’ by providing them with more to see, more to do, more to enjoy, and more value on their vacation. To further deliver guests with more value, NCL’s ‘More At Sea™’ package provides added benefits and inclusions such as unlimited open bar; specialty dining credits; high-speed Wi-Fi; shore excursions credits; as well as free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select sailings. Its fleet of 20 contemporary ships sail to nearly 350 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian^®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian.

Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.

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BALTIMORE, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Broad Street Realty, in partnership with Centennial and Madison Energy Infrastructure, has announced the completion of a new 1 MW(dc) rooftop solar installation at Hollinswood Shopping Center in Baltimore County. The project follows the 2.4 MW(dc) rooftop solar project that the companies recently completed at Cromwell Shopping Center, a 233,000 square foot shopping center anchored by an AutoZone mega hub and a Roses.

The project is designed to reduce the cost of electricity for approximately 1,000 homes in the area, while increasing power production in the State of Maryland. The project uses over 1,500 solar panels with a ballasted racking system across Hollinswood Shopping Center’s 100,000 square foot roof.

Centennial developed the project, with construction performed by Halo, a solar engineering contractor. The project received financing from AccelDev and will be owned and operated by Madison Energy Infrastructure. Venable served as transactional counsel to Centennial.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate again with Centennial and MEI to bring solar energy to Hollinswood Shopping Center,” said Michael Jacoby, Chairman and CEO of Broad Street Realty. “These recent solar projects align with our company’s commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and implementing ESG-focused initiatives across our properties. Together, we’re contributing to Maryland’s goals of supporting our local communities with reduced electricity costs for families, while increasing power generation in the state through clean energy.”

David John Frenkil, Founder and Managing Principal of Centennial: “The rooftop solar project at Hollinswood Shopping Center is the most recent example of how owners of commercial real estate can grow their net operating income while contributing to efforts to lower electricity costs for households and businesses, while increasing energy generation in Maryland – a state that currently imports nearly 40% of the electricity that it consumes.”

Chip Brubaker, President of AccelDev: “The Hollinswood project shows how strategic financing and strong partnerships can provide meaningful benefits for the customers and the communities they serve. AccelDev is proud to support Centennial and Broadstreet in bringing this vision to life once again, and to work with Madison to ensure long-term reliability and lasting value. This project builds on a successful track record of collaboration, reinforcing our commitment to empowering the DG developer ecosystem.”

The Hollinswood Shopping Center project reinforces Broad Street’s dedication to deploying innovative, sustainable solutions across its portfolio.

About Broad Street Realty, Inc.
Broad Street Realty, Inc. (OTCQX: BRST) is a fully integrated and self-managed real estate company that owns, operates, develops, and redevelops primarily essential grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties located in densely populated technology employment hubs and higher education centers within the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Colorado markets. Broad Street is also a market-leading commercial real estate services firm that delivers cost-effective solutions for office, industrial and retail clients.

Learn more at www.BroadStreetRealty.com and on LinkedIn.

About Centennial
Founded in 2014, Centennial is an energy development company focused on delivering power projects at commercial real estate and industrial properties. Centennial’s portfolio of operating and contracted assets includes both on-site and front of the meter energy assets. Customers include Fortune 500 companies, publicly traded REITs, and other commercial and industrial property owners.

Learn more at www.CentennialGen.com and on LinkedIn.

About AccelDev
AccelDev is a premier renewable energy investment firm specializing in flexible capital solutions for innovative and under-served developers. Accel-Dev’s goal is to partner and support entrepreneurs in the renewable space who see the long-term value in their projects and platforms. The venture is backed by Madison Energy Infrastructure.

Learn more at acceldevteam.com and madisonei.com.

Media Contact: media@centennialgen.com

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NEW Brawny® Premium 3-Ply Paper Towels rolls out nationwide with a full brand refresh and the return of the iconic Brawny^® Man

ATLANTA, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Brawny^® brand is shaking up the paper towel category with the launch of NEW Brawny^® 3-Ply Paper Towels — the only 3-ply premium towel on the market and the strongest, most absorbent and most durable product of any national brand.

The nationwide rollout of the “Summon the Strongest™” campaign on May 5 is backed by a full portfolio upgrade (from 2-Ply to 3-Ply), a modernized brand identity, updated packaging and the return of the iconic Brawny^® Man. The Brawny^® brand is reclaiming relevance and redefining what strength looks like in a mature, often stagnant category.

In a category where innovation is rare and performance claims often blur, Brawny^® 3-Ply represents a meaningful leap forward. The brand’s research shows that Brawny® 3-Ply delivers on what 79% of consumers say they want: a tougher towel that helps them take on tough messes with confidence — scrubbing greasy pans, tackling pet accidents, wiping down grills, or deep-cleaning tubs. In addition, with superior strength, absorbency, and durability, it outperforms other national brands.

“It’s rare to see a brand fire on all cylinders—new product, new campaign, and an iconic mascot reintroduced with purpose,” said Amanda Earley, Brand Director. “We’re not just launching a product — we’re cementing the Brawny® brand’s place as a formidable force in the paper towel category.”

To signal the strength of what’s inside the pack, the Brawny® brand has unveiled a bold new visual identity and packaging design, led by brand agency Bulletproof. The refreshed look features modern typography, an updated brand mark, a dominant “STRONGEST PAPER TOWEL” claim and an evolved illustration of the Brawny^® Man — heroic yet approachable, grounded in the brand’s legacy while ready for a new generation.

“In a branding landscape increasingly shaped by personality and storytelling, mascots remain one of the most powerful tools for building emotional connection — and few carry the cultural cachet of the Brawny^® Man,” said Holly Karlsson, Creative Director at Bulletproof. “We saw the opportunity to bring new dimension to his visual identity — not by changing who he is, but by elevating what has always made him iconic. The result is a Brawny^® Man who feels heroic yet relatable, dependable, and relevant to today’s consumer.”

The packaging, developed by JOAN Creative, hits shelves alongside the fully integrated Summon the Strongest™ campaign on May 5. The campaign spans TV, digital and social and is rooted in the insight that when life gets messy, you can always call on the strength of the Brawny^® brand for backup. On social, the message comes to life through always-on content, influencer partnerships, behind-the-scenes footage, and real-time engagement across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. From cleaning hacks to unexpected Brawny^® Man cameos, the campaign is built to keep Brawny top of feed — and top of mind.

“I’ve been seeing the Brawny^® Man on rolls of paper towels since I was six. To witness our team at JOAN reimagine this character — and the brand — for today’s audiences is truly an honor,” said Jaime Robinson, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at JOAN. “The way he behaves in modern contexts and comes to life across the channels we all engage with defines what it means to make legendary brands relevant in today’s world.”

For more information, visit www.Brawny.com and follow on Instagram (@brawnybrand), TikTok (@brawny) and Facebook (@brawny).

About Georgia-Pacific

Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers and building products. Our familiar consumer brands include Quilted Northern®, Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Dixie®, enMotion®, Sparkle® and Vanity Fair®. Georgia-Pacific has long been a leading supplier of building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers. Its Georgia-Pacific Recycling subsidiary is among the world’s largest traders of paper, metal and plastics. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs approximately 30,000 people directly and creates more than 80,000 jobs indirectly. For more information, visit: gp.com/about-us. For news, visit: news.gp.com

Twitter: @GeorgiaPacific     LinkedIn: @Georgia-Pacific LLC     Facebook: @GeorgiaPacific     YouTube: GeorgiaPacifictv

About Bulletproof

Established in 1998, Bulletproof is the world’s largest independent brand agency, combining unrivalled creativity with global reach. We Create Desire Through Disruption to drive Growth, Standout and Fandom through strategic partnership and innovation, TOV and digital through to activations and collaborations. 

We work in partnership with clients of all sizes, across industries – from Mondelēz International, Diageo, and Henkel, to Booking.com and Tate & Lyle. We‘re proud to be certified B Corp and recognized for something we have been doing for years; looking after our people, clients, and planet.

www.wearebulletproof.com

About JOAN

JOAN is a female-founded, full-service independent creative agency modernizing legendary brands.

A vertically integrated global company, JOAN offers communications planning, creative, production, and media services for its clients and partners all under one roof. With a combination of strategic rigor, creative firepower, and client leadership, JOAN uses its expansive vision to create big opportunities and brands for its clients. JOAN drives results in ways that are good for the businesses and the people they serve. JOAN was built on the foundation of diversity, with the goal of making a difference in the world. Founders Lisa Clunie and Jaime Robinson continually work towards maintaining a multicultural, inclusive approach to their workforce, clients, the communities they work for and through the work produced.

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DALLAS, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EarthX is proud to announce that Hunter Hunt, Chairman & CEO of Hunt Energy, LLC, has been honored as the recipient of the inaugural EarthX Investment and Innovation Leadership Award. This distinguished honor recognizes global leaders who exemplify integrity, vision, pragmatism, and commitment in catalyzing investment and industry innovation in environmental sustainability and conservation.

The award was presented during the 2025 EarthX E-Capital Summit at Earthx2025, a premier, invitation-only gathering of global investors, innovators, dealmakers, policymakers, industry and corporate leaders, and other leaders in the investment and innovation ecosystem, held annually in Dallas, Texas.

“Hunter Hunt represents exactly the kind of pragmatic, visionary leadership the world needs today,” said Vikram Agrawal, Senior Director of EarthxCapital, who helps EarthX curate the E-Capital Summit. “He has consistently demonstrated the rare ability to bridge divides—between traditional energy and alternative energy, industry and innovation, political left and right, business and environmentalists—to advance innovative, yet pragmatic and measurable solutions to environmental and business challenges we face nationally and globally.”

Recipients of the EarthX Investment and Innovation Leadership Award are selected based on a rigorous set of criteria, including:

• Demonstrated leadership in catalyzing capital—philanthropic or investment —for environmental sustainability, conservation, and industry innovation;
• A proven track record of inspiring others to take action;
• The ability to inspire collaboration and bridge ideological, political, business, and investment gaps;
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders and communities;
• A recognized global thought leader with a high-degree of integrity and character who is well-respected by their peers.

Under Hunt’s leadership, Hunt Energy, LLC has become a model for how legacy energy players can continue to evolve, innovate, diversify and lead in the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. His efforts to develop pragmatic solutions and invest in and develop scalable, innovative technologies have earned him widespread admiration across the energy industry and business community.

“Hunter is a rare leader that our country and world needs today. He is visionary, humble, and pragmatic,” said Agrawal. “His work reflects the spirit of this award: not boastful, but humble and purpose-driven. Not idealistic, but pragmatic and impactful. Not divisive, but visionary and unifying. We have serious challenges facing our world today and we need serious leaders like Hunter to tackle them.”

EarthX launched the Investment and Innovation Leadership Award in 2025 as part of its ongoing commitment to honor and help amplify individuals who are leveraging their platform to catalyze capital and industry innovation to drive tangible environmental progress across all industries. The award reflects EarthX’s mission to inform, inspire, and drive impact through interdisciplinary collaboration and market-based solutions.

For more information about EarthX and the E-Capital Summit, visit www.EarthX.org.

About EarthX
EarthX is a global environmental non-profit founded to inform, inspire, and drive impact towards securing a sustainable future for the planet. We apply an integrated and interdisciplinary approach, creating events, media, education, and public advocacy initiatives to galvanize awareness and action around key ecological and economic challenges. EarthX was founded in 2010 as Earth Day Dallas in an effort to increase environmental awareness in the local community. From 2010 to 2023, EarthX convened EarthX EXPO, the world’s largest green gathering in the days surrounding Earth Day in April. EarthX’s conferences and events convene governments, business and NGO leaders and a diverse array of attendees to cut across industry and political silos to bridge perspectives, leverage expertise, and foster multi-partisan collaboration that drives progress toward environmental solutions.

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