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MEXICO CITY, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the first quarter 2025.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE QUARTER:

• Record net effective rents on rollover were 65.2 percent.
• Period-end and average occupancy were 98.8 and 98.1 percent, respectively.
• Customer retention was 93.6 percent.
• Same store cash NOI was 2.0 percent.
• Appointed an independent chairman to the Technical Committee.

Net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 2.0195 (US$0.0985) for the quarter compared with Ps. 6.1383 (US$0.3505) for the same period in 2024.

Funds from operations (FFO), as modified by FIBRA Prologis per CBFI, was Ps. 1.2384 (US$0.0609) for the quarter compared with Ps. 0.8416 (US$0.0492) for the same period in 2024.

SOLID OPERATING RESULTS 

“In a time of global trade uncertainty, FIBRA Prologis continues to demonstrate impressive resilience—underpinned by operational discipline, a fortress balance sheet, and our strategic positioning in the best logistics real estate markets in Mexico. Our results reflect a consistent focus on execution and long-term value creation for our shareholders,” said Héctor Ibarzábal, CEO of FIBRA Prologis.

As a reminder, FIBRA Terrafina was managed by a third party through November 30, 2024. As such, some metrics only include FIBRA Terrafina activity after December 1, 2024.

FINANCIAL POSITION

As of March 31, 2025, FIBRA Prologis’ leverage was 22.9 percent and liquidity was approximately Ps. 11.2 billion (US$546 million), which included Ps. 9.5 billion (US$465 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 1.7 billion (US$81 million) of unrestricted cash.

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:

• Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. Mexico Time.
• Access the live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com, in the Investor Relations section, by clicking Events.
• Dial in: +1 888 596 4144 or +1 646 968 2525 and enter Passcode 4603995.

A telephonic replay will be available April 30 – May 7 at +1 800 770 2030 from the U. S. and Canada or at +1 647 362 9199 from all other countries using conference code 4603995. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of March 31, 2025, the company’s portfolio comprised 507 Investment Properties, totaling 87.0 million square feet (8.1 million square meters). This includes 345 logistics and manufacturing facilities across 6 industrial core markets in Mexico, comprising 65.5 million square feet (6.1 million square meters) of Gross Leasing Area (GLA) and 162 buildings with 21.5 million square feet (1.9 million square meters) of non-strategic assets in other markets.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, expected distributions, and our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, trade relations, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to global pandemics, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

 

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Non-alcoholic brewing pioneer recognized for environmental stewardship and social impact

MILFORD, Conn. and SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Athletic Brewing Company, America’s largest dedicated non-alcoholic brewer, today announced that its Two For The Trails environmental grant program received two 2025 Gold Halo Awards for Best Cause Product Initiative and Best Sustainability or Conservation Initiative.

Now in its 23rd year, The Halo Awards, presented by Engage for Good, are the first and most prestigious honor for excellence in corporate social impact. They recognize the most innovative and effective partnerships between companies and nonprofits, celebrating organizations that are going beyond good intentions to deliver measurable change for both business and society.

Athletic Brewing was recognized for its commitment to protecting and restoring outdoor spaces worldwide through its Two For The Trails environmental grant program, which contributed up to $2 million to more than 170 projects in 2024.

“We started Athletic with the belief that business can be a powerful force for good,” said Bill Shufelt, Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing. “Two For The Trails is our way of giving back, and creating a positive ripple effect that’s felt for generations to come. This recognition is a huge honor and a testament to the amazing work of our nonprofit grant recipients.”

Established as a founding principle of the Athletic Brewing business plan, and named in honor of Shufelt’s family ritual of toasting post-trail adventures with two brews, the Two For The Trails program has grown into the largest annual environmental grant program in the craft brewing industry. To date, the program has contributed more than $6.3 million to trails and outdoor spaces.

“What makes Two For The Trails truly special is the diversity and integrity of the projects we support,” said Cara Wilson, Impact Manager at Athletic Brewing. “From regenerative land management and invasive species removal to improving ADA accessibility on trails, we’re committed to funding conservation work that’s thoughtful, impactful, and inclusive. With projects in 46 states and three countries so far, we’re aiming to expand our reach to all 50 states by the end of 2025 — helping more people connect with and care for the outdoors.”

Athletic Brewing’s commitment to sustainability and philanthropy extends beyond Two For The Trails. The company maintains exceptional levels of water recapture and efficiency at its custom breweries in Connecticut and California, donates up to $100,000 annually to meaningful causes through its IMPACT Brew Series, and is proudly a Certified B Corporation™.

Earlier this year, Athletic Brewing released a short film celebrating the work of three recent Two For The Trails grant recipients to raise awareness about the unique environmental concerns that each nonprofit encounters. The film is available to view on YouTube.

Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for the next round of Two For The Trails funding can sign up here. Applications open summer 2025.

The 2025 Halo Awards were presented live on April 24 at the Engage for Good Conference in Palm Springs, CA, where Athletic Brewing accepted the awards in person.

For press inquiries, please contact:
Athletic Brewing
Chris Furnari | press@athleticbrewing.com
Jack Taylor PR | athleticbrewing@jacktaylorpr.com

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Brand images can be downloaded HERE.

About Athletic Brewing Company

Athletic Brewing Company is America’s largest dedicated non-alcoholic brewer. Athletic is revolutionizing how modern adults drink by crafting game-changing NA brews that can be consumed anytime and anywhere. Launched commercially in 2018, Athletic is the number one non-alcoholic beer brand in America¹ and a top 20 U.S. brewing company². Its award-winning brews are available nationwide at over 75,000 retail locations. Athletic operates custom breweries in Connecticut and California and donates up to $2 million annually to protecting and restoring outdoor spaces across the globe via its Two For The Trails program. Athletic is proudly a Certified B Corporation™. Learn more and shop at www.athleticbrewing.com.

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¹ NielsenIQ, Total US xAOC + Liquor Open State + Conv, Latest 52 Wks ending 03/22/25
² Brewers Association Top 50 U.S. Brewing Companies of 2024

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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bluedot, the leading platform providing fleets seamless access to public and home EV charging, today announced the launch of Bluedot Shared Private Chargers—an innovative solution enabling fleets to leverage existing private depot charging infrastructure. Through strategic collaboration with industry leaders, Bluedot addresses a critical challenge in the EV industry: increasing utilization, this time with a new asset class of charging infrastructure.

Bluedot’s fleet depot charging solution consolidates access, payments, and reporting across multiple depot sites into a unified, easy-to-use platform. This integration positions Bluedot uniquely as the industry’s first true comprehensive EV-fleet operation tool, significantly enhancing depot charger utilization and fleet operational efficiency.

“Fleets need comprehensive solutions—not fragmented tools,” said Selinay Parlak, Co-founder & COO of Bluedot. “We have earned our place to operate and lead in this space by already unifying public and home charging infrastructure for thousands of electric fleet vehicles nationwide. Expanding into depot charging naturally strengthens our ability to deliver seamless, complete charging solutions.”

Bluedot’s new approach ensures fleets gain consistent, reliable depot charging access while offering infrastructure owners increased utilization and revenue opportunities through flexible pricing and revenue-sharing models.

This capability solidifies Bluedot’s commitment to transforming fleet electrification by providing complete charging solutions—public, home, and now depot—under one integrated platform.

Media Contact: fleet@thebluedot.co 

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10 Individuals and Organizations Honored for Work on Behalf of People with Developmental Disabilities

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) honored 10 individuals and organizations at its 28th annual Spotlight Awards, April 25, 2025 in Garden Grove. Guest-hosted by anchor/reporter Michele Gile of KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles, the event was introduced by RCOC Board Chair Sandy Martin.

RCOC created the Spotlight Awards in 1997 to honor those in Orange County who have advanced the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. The 2025 Regional Center of Orange County Spotlight Award recipients are:

• Parent/Family Member: John M. Borack, of Fountain Valley; member, City of Fountain Valley’s Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities
• RCOC Achievement: Kyle D. Pontius, PhD, of Rancho Santa Margarita; Staff Psychologist, Regional Center of Orange County
• Direct Support Professional: Alex Sanchez, of Tustin; staff, New Horizons program, YMCA of Orange County
• Community Partner: Korean American Special Education Center (KASEC), Anaheim; Rosa Chang, Executive Director
• Healthcare Professional: Dr. Michael Weiss, of Coto de Caza; Vice President of Population Health, CHOC Health Alliance, Children’s Hospital of Orange County
• Employer: Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital, Orange, Environmental Services Department
• Self-Advocate: Fernando Pena, of Costa Mesa
• Lifetime Achievement: Richard L. Rosenberg, PhD, of Whittier; affiliated with Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute; U.S. Department of Education-Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services; and, the California Transition Alliance
• Service Provider: Intervention Center for Early Childhood (ICEC), of Irvine; Pam Alexander, Executive Director
• Elected Official: Assemblymember Tri Ta, of Westminster

About Regional Center of Orange County: Regional Center of Orange County is the private, nonprofit organization contracted by the State of California to coordinate lifelong services and supports for more than 27,000 Orange County residents with developmental disabilities and their families. The Regional Center is the first stop for those seeking to obtain local services and supports to help them live safely and with dignity in the community. Developmental disabilities include intellectual disabilities, autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Learn more at www.rcocdd.com.

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The healthcare industry is experiencing a time of unprecedented change, impacting organizations across the country. In the face of these significant challenges, IMA Medical Group is taking proactive steps to strengthen its operations and remain focused on its mission: delivering high-quality, patient-centered, cost effective, personalized care across the senior community.

In recent months, healthcare organizations nationwide have been impacted by shifting regulatory policies, market pressures, and the growing demands of patient care. Throughout this time, IMA Medical Group has worked closely with health plans, policymakers, and industry leaders to advocate for both, patients and primary care providers. While external pressures continue to affect the healthcare sector, IMA remains committed to building a stronger, more resilient network — one that empowers care teams and enhances the patient experience.

As part of this ongoing effort, IMA has carefully reviewed and refined its strategy to ensure long-term stability, scalability, and excellence in care delivery. “As an organization deeply committed to our patients and providers, we believe the best path forward is one grounded in resilience, adaptability, and purpose,” said Donna Walker, CEO of IMA Medical Group. “Our strategy remains focused on operational excellence and delivering exceptional experiences for our Medicare Advantage members. At IMA, our goal has always been—and will continue to be—to deliver care that is defined by quality, compassion, and meaningful connections. In cooperation with our coalition ‘Physicians for MA Beneficiaries’ (docs4seniors.org) we will continue our pursuit to advocate for patients and providers to policy makers and health plans.”

To further support this strategic plan, IMA has made several thoughtful decisions, including the planned closure of its Brandon and North Dale Mabry clinics, effective May 30, 2025. The group has also implemented adjustments to provider panels across its network to ensure that resources are aligned where they can have the greatest impact on care delivery.

These changes reflect the realities of a transforming healthcare environment, yet IMA remains grounded in its core values and dedicated to the communities it serves. “We’re not just responding to change—we’re preparing for what’s next,” said James Dubrey, Chief Growth Officer of IMA Medical Group. “Our focus is on building a stronger, more agile organization that’s ready to meet the evolving needs of our patients and driving lasting impact in the communities we serve. We’re investing in what matters most: people, innovation, and experiences that truly make a difference.”

IMA Medical Group is moving forward with clarity and purpose, committed to navigating today’s challenges while continuing to deliver care that puts patients first. For more information, visit www.imamedicalgroup.com

About IMA Medical Group
IMA Medical Group mission is to provide high-quality, cost effective, patient-centered primary care and wellness services for seniors, focusing on improving patient outcomes. At 17 clinics in Central Florida, over 70 physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners provide comprehensive medical services to nearly 23,000 Medicare members in partnership with all leading Medicare health plans.

Media Contact:
Zoe Fortin, VP of Marketing and Advertising
zoe.fortin@inhealthmd.com 

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Glass Lewis Opposes Removal of Barnwell Board Members Ken Grossman, Josh Horowitz and Alex Kinzler

Barnwell Shareholders Should Ignore and Discard Any Blue Consent Solicitation Card

Shareholders Who Sent a Blue Consent Solicitation Card Can Revoke Their Vote by Sending the Company’s White Card

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Barnwell Industries, Inc. (“Barnwell” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: BRN) today announced that Glass Lewis, a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has resoundingly rejected the Sherwood Group’s efforts to take control of the Company and declared the removal of Barnwell directors Ken Grossman, Josh Horowitz and Alex Kinzler to be unwarranted.

Glass Lewis also recommended the removal of Doug Woodrum, one of Ned Sherwood’s former nominees who is currently serving on the Board. Despite being one of Mr. Sherwood’s former nominees, Mr. Woodrum was not included as a candidate in Mr. Sherwood’s consent solicitation, underscoring Mr. Sherwood’s continued pattern of shifting support for his own nominees.

Glass Lewis Confirms the Sherwood Group has NO Credible Plan for Barnwell

Glass Lewis’ report confirms that the Sherwood Group has failed to present a credible or detailed plan for Barnwell’s future, and that their campaign would disrupt the Company’s ongoing turnaround and harm shareholder value.

Glass Lewis concluded:

• The Sherwood Group’s platform is based on vague, unsubstantiated promises and lacks any meaningful strategic plan.
• Barnwell’s current Board and management have already implemented significant operational improvements, including cost reductions, divestitures, and a leadership transition.
• The dissident’s primary idea — leveraging tax loss carryforwards for speculative acquisitions — is ill-defined and reckless, with no clear targets, industries, or financing structures identified.
• The incumbent Board’s stewardship, while acknowledging past challenges, does not merit a wholesale Board replacement.

Glass Lewis firmly stated:

“We do not find the Dissident’s case sufficiently compelling to justify full adoption of Proposals to remove the entire Board.”¹

In a critical rebuke of Ned Sherwood’s tactics, Glass Lewis also expressed concern that Barnwell’s shareholder base would be exposed to significant risk under the dissident’s vague and destabilizing plan.

Alexander C. Kinzler, Executive Chairman of Barnwell, commented, “Glass Lewis recognized what Barnwell’s shareholders already know: Ned Sherwood’s campaign is built on half-truths, empty promises, and an effort to seize control of the Company without paying a premium. We urge shareholders to reject this opportunistic and self-serving attempt to derail Barnwell’s momentum.”

Barnwell strongly urges shareholders to protect the value of their investment by voting the WHITE consent revocation card today and rejecting the Sherwood Group’s agenda.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained in this press release contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our board and management team that involve risks, potential changes in circumstances, assumptions, and uncertainties, include various estimates, forecasts, projections of Barnwell’s future performance, statements of Barnwell’s plans and objectives, our expectations regarding the effect of the Sherwood Group’s Consent Solicitation and our ability to successfully solicit revocations of consents from our stockholders to reject the Sherwood Group’s proposals. Forward-looking statements include phrases such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “assumes,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “will be,” “should,” or similar expressions. Although Barnwell believes that its current expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it cannot assure that the expectations contained in such forward-looking statements will be achieved. Any or all of the forward-looking statements may turn out to be incorrect or be affected by inaccurate assumptions Barnwell might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including risks related to the actions of the Sherwood Group, our ability to successfully solicit revocations of consents from our stockholders to reject the Sherwood Group’s proposals, our ability to defend against any potential claims by the Sherwood Group, our ability to execute on our strategy and business plan and the other risks forth in the “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors” and other sections of Barnwell’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 and Barnwell’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, as they speak only as of the date of this press release, and Barnwell expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein.

¹ Permission to use quotations neither sought nor obtained.

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Highlights the Highly Qualified Board’s Strong Governance and Effective Oversight of the Hardwire Strategic Plan, which is Delivering Results

Details the Facts Regarding H Partners’ Profound Disregard for Good Corporate Governance and Their Attempt to Disenfranchise Shareholders

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

Presentations and Other Information Available at VoteHarleyDavidson.com

MILWAUKEE, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (the “Company” or “Harley-Davidson”) (NYSE: HOG) has released two presentations detailing Harley-Davidson’s execution of its strategic plan as well as its fit-for-purpose Board of Directors’ strong governance and effective oversight. The presentations expose the misleading campaign being run by H Partners, which Harley-Davidson believes is destructive to the interests of all shareholders.

As Harley-Davidson shareholders submit their votes for the May 14, 2025 Annual Meeting, these are the critical facts to consider:

Harley-Davidson’s Board is acting in the best interests of all shareholders by:

• Overseeing management’s execution of an ambitious strategic plan that is building on Harley-Davidson’s legacy and that we believe is transforming the business in the face of an extremely challenging operating environment (especially for discretionary products in the leisure/powersports sectors) and delivering value for all stakeholders well above the Company’s peers.
• Leading a rigorous and comprehensive CEO search process, as well as ongoing Board refreshment efforts, that demonstrate strong governance practices.

H Partners is taking the opposite approach. Despite having had every opportunity to address issues that were important to them during their three years on the Harley-Davidson Board – during which time they fully supported the Company’s leadership and strategy and always voted with the Board on decisions¹ – H Partners has decided to:

• Abruptly launch a disruptive campaign that we believe profoundly disregards good corporate governance, offers no constructive solutions that will benefit Harley-Davidson or its shareholders, and is in our view designed to enable H Partners to appoint unelected and unnamed Directors – including an H Partners representative after their representative just resigned from the Board – depriving shareholders of their right to choose their own representatives.
• Spread misleading claims regarding everything from appropriate peer groups, to Harley-Davidson’s CEO’s performance, to their own track record of support for the Company’s strategy and for Directors while on the Board.

The Company urges shareholders to protect their investment by voting “FOR ALL” of Harley-Davidson’s highly qualified Directors, and visit www.VoteHarleyDavidson.com to view the presentations, which detail the following key points:

Harley-Davidson’s rigorous and comprehensive CEO search process, as well as its ongoing Board refreshment efforts, reflect good governance

• In September 2024, after Mr. Zeitz expressed interest in retiring in 2025, the Board asked Mr. Zeitz to provide an update on his interest in pursuing retirement at the December Board meeting. Shortly after the September 2024 Board meeting, the Board commenced a CEO search process by hiring a CEO succession expert. In December 2024, after Mr. Zeitz reaffirmed his interest in retiring, the Board began engaging with an executive search firm and formed a CEO search committee comprised of four Board members, including H Partners executive Jared Dourdeville.
• Despite the CEO Search Committee’s process not being complete, the Board accommodated H Partners’ demand to make a decision on H Partners’ preferred CEO candidate before a deadline imposed by the candidate as the candidate supposedly had other job offers. The Board took extraordinary measures to accommodate H Partners, accelerating the Board’s interviews of select top candidates. After careful evaluation by the independent Directors, H Partners’ candidate failed to earn majority Board support as the Board determined the candidate lacked the skills and qualities needed to uphold Harley-Davidson’s rich heritage and drive value for all stakeholders.
  • Despite the threat of other job offers for H Partners’ preferred CEO candidate as a reason to accelerate the Board’s decision deadline, H Partners now asserts that their candidate remains available. And yet, H Partners refuses to reveal their candidate’s identity while they simultaneously revealed the confidential identity of one of the Company’s other CEO candidates. 
• The gold standard and typical outcome of a CEO search process is unanimous support from the Board. Harley-Davidson shareholders should not have to settle for a CEO candidate who fails to receive even bare majority support.
• Harley-Davidson’s Board also engages in a robust and thoughtful self-evaluation and refreshment process, which we believe ensures the Board and each Committee operate effectively and hold management accountable.
  • The Board regularly conducts anonymous evaluations of Directors’ contributions, performance and collective skills – a process in which Mr. Dourdeville was a consistent participant. In the Fall 2024 process, all Directors participated and no Director expressed concern with the current composition or performance of the Board.
  • The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has a robust framework and process for identifying, vetting and interviewing Director candidates, which has resulted in one-third of the Board joining in the last four years, including the addition of two highly qualified Directors with excellent experience as sitting CEOs at publicly traded companies (assuming the election of Lori Flees at the upcoming annual meeting).
• H Partners’ campaign seeks shareholder support for unnamed Directors (including an H Partners representative after their representative just resigned from the Board) and an unnamed CEO candidate, none of whom will be voted on by the shareholders – demonstrating what we believe is a blatant disregard for good governance principles and the right of shareholders to choose their own representatives.

The Board is overseeing the execution of Harley-Davidson’s Hardwire strategic plan, which is delivering strong performance relative to industry peers, amid very challenging and volatile macroeconomic conditions

• Despite operating in one of the most challenging operating environments in the Company’s 120+ year history, Harley-Davidson has outperformed its peers², evidenced by:
  • Operating margins of 13% (2022-2024), ~4 percentage points above the peer median³.
  • Free cash flow (“FCF”) as a percent of EBITDA of 70% (2022-2024), which is over twice the peer median⁴.
  • Relative total shareholder return (“TSR”) of ~10 percentage points higher than its peer median during CEO Jochen Zeitz’s tenure[5].
• The Company’s operating discipline, robust cash flow generation, and long-term earnings power have allowed it to:
  • Reduce share count by 25% over the last three years, the most among Harley-Davidson’s peers⁶.
  • Increase annualized dividend per share by 14%, from $0.63 (first quarter 2022) to $0.72 (current).
  • Return over $1.4 billion of capital to shareholders⁷ via share repurchases and dividends since 2022, representing 78% of Harley-Davidson’s FCF⁸.

H Partners has demonstrated their profound disinterest in good governance, good-faith collaboration and an orderly CEO transition, and we believe their misguided and disruptive campaign offers no constructive solutions and is destructive to the interests of all shareholders

• H Partners had a voice inside the Harley-Davidson Boardroom for the past three years, with Mr. Dourdeville serving as their Director representative. They had sufficient opportunities to share their thoughts with fellow Directors and management through many interactions.
• For the entirety of those three years, until recently, Mr. Dourdeville and H Partners representatives, including Rehan Jaffer, supported Mr. Zeitz as CEO and even asked for him to commit to at least two more years in the role, endorsed the Hardwire strategic plan and management’s execution of it, voted in favor of all current Directors standing for reelection and actively participated in the CEO search process – all without objection.
• Within a matter of days – just after H Partners’ didn’t get their way when their preferred CEO candidate failed to earn majority Board support – Mr. Dourdeville demanded that one-third of the Board resign, and he himself abruptly resigned from the Board right before a Board meeting to discuss his perspectives.
• H Partners suddenly discovered “deep misgivings” requiring “radical action” at Harley-Davidson, disclosed Board confidential information and resorted to a misleading campaign that jeopardizes the strategic and executional progress made to date. Further, we believe H Partners’ campaign is undermining the Board’s ability to attract the best CEO and future Director candidates, disenfranchising shareholders, and impeding management’s ability to execute on key initiatives.
• Harley-Davidson has already addressed H Partners’ requests – it accelerated the review of H Partners’ preferred CEO candidate, and it has conducted and remains committed to ongoing Board refreshment. Beyond that, H Partners’ campaign offers no constructive solutions that will benefit Harley-Davidson or its shareholders and seems to us solely focused on disingenuously attacking Company performance and the Board. H Partners’ campaign is not about “accountability” – we believe it puts at risk the progress Harley-Davidson has made and the value of shareholders’ investments.
• At its core, this campaign by H Partners is a further attempt, far outside the guardrails of good corporate governance, to engineer the CEO outcome they desire, targeting two independent Directors with the institutional knowledge that is critical in choosing the strongest CEO candidate to lead Harley-Davidson, as well as the retiring CEO, who is fully committed to doing what is necessary to support a successful transition.

H Partners’ campaign has issued materials that lay bare their ignorance around Harley-Davidson’s business and strategy and in our view contain numerous inaccuracies, hypocrisies and misleading assertions

The facts around just a few of these falsities and misrepresentations include:

• H Partners uses a reference benchmark comprised of companies that have little relevance to Harley-Davidson. Companies in this benchmark selected by H Partners are egregiously different from Harley-Davidson in size, core product offering, and scale – a disingenuous framework for comparison by a shareholder who claims deep understanding of Harley-Davidson, much less a shareholder who sat on the Board Committee that determined executive compensation and selected a peer group used in compensation awards.
  • The legitimacy of Harley-Davidson’s true core peer group – leisure and powersports peers between $800MM and $3B market cap – is reinforced and validated via overlapping independent analyst coverage. This is the same core peer group that Harley-Davidson used for 2024-2026 performance share awards as part of the Company’s executive compensation plan – and a peer group that H Partners approved through Mr. Dourdeville, who sat on the relevant Board Committee when this peer group was voted on.
• Mr. Dourdeville and H Partners consistently supported Harley-Davidson’s executive compensation program. Moreover, they were the driving force behind the implementation of the Aspirational Incentive Plan (“AIP”), a component of the compensation program.
• There has been minimal turnover of the executive leadership team with most being in-post since the Hardwire strategic plan was initiated. Three of the individuals cited by H Partners were not part of the executive leadership team. Further, employee turnover declined under Mr. Zeitz’s leadership, with salaried voluntary turnover in 2024 being the lowest in Harley-Davidson’s recorded history, and 2023 being the second lowest. Turnover in both years also fell below the national average.
• There was no personal promise ever made by the Board’s Presiding Director, Tom Linebarger, to delay the CEO search process, nor was there any delay whatsoever – the search process commenced shortly after Mr. Zeitz expressed his interest in retiring with the hiring of a CEO succession expert.

We do not believe H Partners is a credible or trustworthy steward of shareholder value, and their disingenuous actions fly in the face of good corporate governance. For these reasons, the Board of Directors strongly urges shareholders to vote “FOR ALL” Harley-Davidson Director nominees on the WHITE proxy card and please DISCARD any BLUE proxy card received from H Partners.

The presentations are available on the Resources section of www.VoteHarleyDavidson.com.

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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 and financial position 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; and 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 2025 annual meeting of shareholders and potential costs and management distraction attendant thereto.

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.

¹ H Partners’ Representative, Dourdeville, never voted against any matter voted on by the Board and only abstained from four Board decisions since appointment in Feb 2022. Three of those four abstentions were at Dourdeville’s first Board meeting in February 2022 as he was coming up to speed, and the final abstention was during the Human Resources Committee meeting in May 2024, when Dourdeville abstained from a director compensation vote given that he elected to forgo director compensation as a representative of H Partners.
² Peer group: BRP Inc., Brunswick Corp, Polaris Inc., Thor Industries, Inc. and Winnebago Industries, Inc. This is the same reference benchmarking group – Leisure reference benchmarking companies between $800MM and $3B market cap – that Harley-Davidson used for 2024-2026 performance share awards as part of the Company’s executive compensation plan.
³ Operating Margin is a GAAP measure calculated using GAAP-compliant operating income divided by revenues accumulated from the fiscal year period of 2022 – 2024.
⁴ FCF is a non-GAAP measure defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures; calculated as sum of 2022-2024 fiscal year FCFs divided by sum of 2022-2024 fiscal year EBITDA. EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as operating income plus depreciation and amortization.
⁵ TSR represents total return of a company assuming reinvested dividends; Market data as of April 15, 2025, the day prior to H Partners’ initiation of their Withhold campaign; Jochen Zeitz tenure is calculated from May 7, 2020 to present (Market data as of April 15, 2025).
⁶ Total Shares repurchased between 2022-2024 over the current basic shares outstanding as of January 31, 2025. Does not include non-discretionary repurchases related to shares tendered to the Company by employees to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units.
⁷ This represents discretionary share repurchases and does not include non-discretionary repurchases related to shares tendered to the Company by employees to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units.
⁸ FCF is a non-GAAP measure defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures; calculated as the sum of 2022-2024 capital returned via discretionary share repurchases and dividends divided by 2022-2024 FCF.

 

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The CEC Grant Builds on SkyCharger’s Recent CEC Award to Build an Electric Truck Charging Hub at the Port of San Diego

SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —  SkyCharger, one of the nation’s leading developers of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to design, construct, and operate two publicly accessible electric truck stops along I-5 in Southern California.

The grant, awarded under CEC’s CRITICAL PATHS 2.0 solicitation, will help fund deployment of 32 high-capacity fast charging stations in Kettleman City, CA and Lebec, CA, capable of charging 64 heavy-duty trucks at a time, at rates of at least 200 kilowatts (kW). The stations together will be supported by 5.1 megawatts (MW) of solar and 8 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage to maximize sustainability and resiliency. SkyCharger’s CRITICAL PATHS 2.0 proposal was the highest ranked among applicants proposing electric charging infrastructure, winning 1/3 of the $30 million awarded under the program.

“We are grateful to the California Energy Commission and the State of California for their unwavering support for transportation electrification, including heavy-duty trucks,” said Andy Karetsky, President of SkyCharger. “Electric trucks mean cleaner air, less noise, lower operating costs, and abundant benefits for workers and communities wherever trucks travel and charge. The future is still electric.”

Supporting new truck fleets with reliable and high-speed charging infrastructure will enable acceleration of electric vehicle adoption. The Kettleman City and Lebec sites experience significant daily truck traffic, with over 14,000 trucks (including over 11,000 heavy-duty trucks) per day passing the Kettleman City site and over 23,000 trucks (including over 17,700 heavy-duty trucks) passing the Lebec site. These are some of the highest truck traffic volumes along the I-5 corridor, making them ideal for delivering maximum benefit to the trucking industry.

SkyCharger’s CRITICAL PATHS 2.0 award builds on its selection by the Port of San Diego (POSD) to construct a 70-port electric truck charging hub (eHub) on Port property, which will be paired with a 1.75 MW solar array, 5 MWh battery energy storage system, convenience store, and a robust community benefits program. The CEC awarded SkyCharger a $10 million “Innovative Charging Solutions” grant in August, 2024 to support the POSD eHub. SkyCharger’s POSD project includes a pioneering “Trucking as a Service” offering to help independent owner-operators and small fleets make an affordable transition to cleaner vehicles with a clear path to ownership. SkyCharger’s electric truck charging hubs in Kettleman City and Lebec will enable electric Port-serving trucks to top off batteries while making deliveries north of the LA Area.

SkyCharger will construct the new electric truck stops in partnership with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and Burns & McDonnell, an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm. The Kettleman City and Lebec locations are in disadvantaged and low-income communities 104 miles apart, which will each benefit from the project, including job opportunities and cleaner air. SkyCharger’s project is expected to reduce emissions by more than a million metric tons of carbon dioxide over project lifetime and eliminate all tailpipe emissions of diesel vehicles replaced by electric trucks, including ozone and particulate matter (PM 2.5) pollution.

SkyCharger’s electric truck stops are expected to create over 90 well-paying, “high road”, jobs under Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The PLAs establish terms for wages, working conditions, and dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring fair labor practices and allowing workers the freedom to join unions and benefit from collective bargaining. IBEW will recruit graduates of pre-apprenticeship programs, Helmets to Hardhats, the Veteran Electrical Entry Program, and high school and community college students, into its apprenticeship programs, which will in turn supply workers to construct SkyCharger’s electric truck charging hubs. SkyCharger will prioritize local hiring in Kern County (Lebec), Kings County (Kettleman City) and neighboring counties. By partnering with IBEW Local Unions serving the project area, local electricians and apprentices will be employed, supporting workforce continuity for this project and related electrification efforts.

SkyCharger is also creating a community fund, which will disperse $100,000 per year to fund scholarship programs and other community benefit programs. The annual contribution includes a 1.5% escalation, meaning the community fund will provide $2.24 million over the Project’s 20-year lifetime.

About Skycharger:
Skycharger, a wholly owned subsidiary of Skyview Ventures, owns and operates a growing network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Established in 2013, the company owns and operates charging stations for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and has stations operating in seven states. The network includes the West Coast Highway Corridor (WCHC) DC Fast Charging Network located at highway exits throughout California. The WCHC is the fourth largest DC fast charging network in California. The company recently began operations at its first fleet charging hub for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and is running over 100 trucks out of that hub.

For more information, visit skycharger.com.

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The foundation kicks off with an exclusive shopping event in NYC, with a portion of sales going towards the Safar Global Foundation.

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Twin entrepreneurs and philanthropists Shabnam & Shay Safarzadeh, the Iranian-American visionaries redefining the intersection of technology, fashion, and impact, are proud to unveil the Safar Global Foundation (SGF)—a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational access for girls worldwide.

To mark the official launch, the Safar sisters will host an exclusive evening in collaboration with a major New York City fashion house on April 30th in New York City. This invitation-only affair will bring together an intimate circle of changemakers from the worlds of fashion, philanthropy, and global development for a night of purpose and elegance, with a portion of proceeds directly supporting Safar Global Foundation’s mission to empower the next generation of female leaders.

“Education changed our lives—and we believe every girl deserves that same opportunity, no matter where she’s born. Safar Global Foundation is our way of investing in futures that deserve to shine.” – Shabnam Safar

In celebration of the Foundation’s mission, Shabnam & Shay collaborated with the fashion label on a curated capsule collection from the brand’s SS’25 line. Each look was designed to reflect the strength, elegance, and resilience of the young women the foundation serves. The capsule was made available exclusively for guests in attendance, with 10% of all event proceeds donated to directly fund educational initiatives delivering scholarships, school resources, and mentorship programs in underserved communities.

“This is about more than charity—it’s about legacy. Through SGF, we’re building something that outlasts trends or business cycles: a generation of empowered young women who will shape the world.” – Shay Safar

The launch of SGF marks a powerful new chapter for the Safar twins, whose ascent began with the 2020 founding of Advanced eClinical, a groundbreaking e-learning platform that revolutionized healthcare workforce training amid a global crisis. Their second venture, Externi, leverages AI to transform medical recruitment and talent development. Together, their companies have educated thousands of healthcare professionals across the globe.

With Safar NY, their new sustainable fashion line, the sisters are bringing their signature values of integrity, innovation, and global consciousness to the world of luxury apparel. Safar NY’s collections are crafted with 96% organic and recycled materials, redefining timeless wardrobe staples through a lens of environmental responsibility and elevated design.

Following the NYC launch, Safar’s next major initiative will be in collaboration with the Flaviana Matata Foundation. Titled “The Beauty of Giving: A Golden Journey for Girls’ Education,” the May 28th fundraising dinner will support the construction of a WASH facility at a girls’ school in Tanzania.

Safar, which means “journey” in Persian, perfectly encapsulates the sisters’ mission: to guide girls from where they are to where they dream of going, arming them with knowledge, confidence, and style. To learn more about Safar Global Foundation please visit https://www.safarglobalfoundation.org/.

ABOUT SAFAR GLOBAL FOUNDATION:
Founded by twin sisters Shabnam and Shay Safarzadeh, Safar Global Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to unlocking educational opportunities for girls around the world. SGF works with trusted global partners to provide scholarships, essential resources, and skills training to girls in underserved communities, empowering them to lead lives of purpose and independence.

ABOUT SHABNAM & SHAY SAFARZADEH:
Shabnam and Shay Safar are Iranian-American twin entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and tastemakers at the helm of ventures spanning healthcare technology (Advanced eClinical, Externi), sustainable fashion (Safar NY), and now, global education through Safar Global Foundation. Their work is defined by a dedication to innovation, impact, and the unwavering belief that style and substance are not mutually exclusive.

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• Schneider Electric leaders to share actionable strategies to strengthen U.S. grid reliability, resiliency, and efficiency at BNEF 2025

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today shared details on its participation at the 2025 BloombergNEF (BNEF) Summit and released two new reports showing how rapid artificial intelligence (AI) expansion, which is projected to contribute up to 50% of U.S. electricity demand growth by 2030, can serve as a powerful catalyst for modernizing and strengthening the nation’s energy infrastructure. The company also announced it has facilitated more than $1.7 billion in clean energy tax credit transfer transactions since late 2023, accelerating investment that drives resilient, efficient power solutions across the United States.

New Report: Powering Sustainable AI in the United States

As the industry gathers at BNEF to tackle the most pressing energy and sustainability challenges, Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Research Institute is contributing new research to inform the conversation. The new report, Powering Sustainable AI in the United States, builds on recent findings by the International Energy Agency (IEA), examining how AI is set to dramatically increase electricity demand and what this means for the future of energy infrastructure. Key findings include:

• AI will drive up to 50% of U.S. electricity demand growth by 2030: Rapid adoption of AI technologies is creating a surge in electricity demand, outpacing other electrification drivers like transport and heating.
• Data center expansion is on a collision course with infrastructure limitations: Projected increases of 43–92 GW in data center capacity by 2030 face major hurdles from outdated grid interconnection processes, permitting delays, and supply chain bottlenecks.
• Infrastructure deficits could impede AI development: The “Limits to Growth” scenario warns that without grid modernization, energy scarcity will constrain innovation and global competitiveness, especially if mitigation efforts focus only on power efficiency.
• Unchecked demand growth risks triggering system-wide inefficiencies: In an “Abundance Without Boundaries” scenario, AI power demand could reach 500 TWh by 2030, which would overwhelm grid capacity, drive up consumer costs and encourage oversized, inefficient infrastructure.
• An unmanaged surge could result in a national or regional energy crisis: Without significant investment in flexibility, distributed energy, and behind-the-meter solutions, power demand could exceed 173 GW by 2030, placing critical pressure on the grid and exposing seven regional operators, including MISO, PJM, and ERCOT, to reserve shortfalls by 2028.

“The rapid and widespread adoption of AI coupled with the soaring demand for electricity are fundamentally reshaping America’s energy landscape”, said Aamir Paul, Schneider Electric’s President of North America Operations. “With concerted efforts and strategic investments, we can ensure that AI’s growth is supported by a robust, efficient, and resilient energy infrastructure, paving the way for greater sustainability.”

The New Reality of Data Center Power

These findings from Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute align with new data from AlphaStruxure, Schneider Electric, and Data Center Frontier based on a survey of nearly 150 senior industry professionals on how the U.S. data center sector is adapting to the unfolding energy crunch. The survey results point to an increasingly stark picture of an industry at the nexus between spiking demand and constrained supply. Top findings include:

• It’s taking longer and longer to secure more grid capacity: 44% of respondents indicate their average quoted utility wait times are longer than 4 years
• The grid is the top concern for new data center projects: #1 barrier slowing down data center projects is grid constraints, with 92% seeing it as the most significant obstacle
• The industry is turning to new regions to get the power it needs: #1 region for “Plan B” power availability if the first choice couldn’t provide timely power is the Midwest
• Industry insiders see one region as having the fastest time to power: #1 region for fastest time to power in recent years is the Mountain West
• As the data centers chase electrons, the industry is increasingly thinking outside the grid: 6 in 10 reported they would deploy on-site power generation systems if they ran into concerns about power availability — the top-ranked option

“I’ve been in the power industry over 30 years, and I have never seen a moment like this,” said Juan Macias, CEO of AlphaStruxure. “The findings from this first-of-its-kind survey show the breadth and depth of the energy demand crisis, confirming what we’ve heard anecdotally from our conversations with customers. Wait times are stretching to seven years, even a decade in some cases. This survey also shows how the industry is innovating in the face of grid constraints, including on-site power generation.”

To download the Powering Sustainable AI In the United States report, visit [link]. To read the full AlphaStruxure survey findings, visit [link].

A Defining Moment for U.S. Energy Leadership

The BNEF Summit brings together ideas, insights and connections to build successful strategies, leverage technological advancements and shape a more competitive future. Schneider Electric will have a robust presence at BNEF 2025, focused on highlighting opportunities across the energy transition landscape, including:

• Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations at Schneider Electric, will speak at 9:40 a.m. EDT on April 29 on the panel “U.S. Energy Transition Strategies: The Next Phase,” exploring key risks and opportunities for developers and investors shaping the next chapter of the energy transition.
• Erin Decker, Senior Director, Renewable Energy and Carbon Advisory at Schneider Electric, will be speaking in a Partner Spotlight at 11:50 a.m. EDT on April 30.
• Erin Decker will also be accompanied by Isabel Harrison, Senior Sustainability consultant at Schneider Electric, as a speaker during the themed lunch session, “Evolving to Address Challenges in Supply Chain Decarbonization,” at 12:30 p.m. EST on April 30. This roundtable with private investors, development banks, and policymakers will unpack the key financial and regulatory barriers holding back clean energy investment and explore investment and policy mechanisms, and partnerships needed to unlock capital at scale in emerging markets.

In addition to Aamir Paul, Isabel Harrison, and Erin Decker, Schneider Electric executives from across the company will be available to discuss the company’s latest efforts to strengthen grid reliability and enable a more energy efficient future in the U.S. These executives include:

• Aparna Prabhakar, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Energy Management
• Vincent Petit, SVP, Climate and Energy Transition Research
• Ruben Llanes, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Grid
• Bill Brewer, Head of Sustainability Business, Americas
• Juan Macias, Chief Executive Officer, AlphaStruxure

To schedule an interview with Schneider Electric executives during BNEF, please contact Luis Davila at luis.davila@se.com.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitalization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected products, automation, software and services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for our customers.

We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000 colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries to ensure proximity to our customers and stakeholders. We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.

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