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SHENZHEN, China, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amflow, a high-end e-bike brand, officially launched its new super flagship PX series. The brand’s high-end models, Amflow PX Carbon and PX Carbon Pro, exclusively adopt the Ampace 50480 cylindrical lithium battery — the new cylindrical 700Wh battery which weighs just 3.18 kg, giving an impressive energy density of 220Wh/kg. This design shatters long-standing technical limits and delivers a jaw-dropping performance leap: one cell outperforms six standard 21700 cells.

Built for full-scenario, high-performance riding, the Amflow PX series keeps things ultra-light with a 2.4kg frame and a total bike weight of just 20.6kg, making it incredibly nimble whether you’re hitting the trails or grinding out long-distance rides. To adapt to this performance base and unleash the full potential of the model. Co-developed by Amflow and Ampace, the 50480 battery ditches the old 6-cell parallel setups and introduces a game-changing 10-cell custom cylindrical architecture, redefining what high-end e-bike power can do.

Boasting 700Wh capacity, the battery has multiple advantages: three times fast charging with 40 percent higher charging rate for quick recharging; 70 percent lower internal resistance for energy saving; and industry-first 400 long cycles at 45℃, balancing endurance and durability to eliminate outdoor range anxiety.

This deep collaboration between Amflow and Ampace sets a new benchmark for e-bike battery performance. It also marks Ampace’s official entry into the high-end e-bike space, strengthening its lead in the electric two-wheeler market and locking in its position as a go-to leader in full-scenario, high-end lithium battery solutions.

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SHANGHAI, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), announced that it has been named by Morningstar Sustainalytics as both an Industry ESG Leader and a Regional ESG Leader for 2026.

Marking the sixth consecutive year that WuXi Biologics has received this honor, the recognition highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to advancing sustainability throughout its global business operations and value chain, and demonstrates the success of its long-term sustainability strategy and its vision as a Green CRDMO leader.

Morningstar Sustainalytics is a leading independent ESG research, ratings, and analytics provider supporting global investors in the development and implementation of responsible investment strategies. Its 2026 ESG Risk Ratings assessed around 15,000 companies worldwide across 42 industries, with ESG Leader distinctions awarded to companies demonstrating robust ESG risk management and performance relative to their peers across industries and regions. In July 2025, WuXi Biologics was also placed in Sustainalytics’ highest ESG rating tier of negligible risk, achieving a top 1% global ranking score.

Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics and Chairman of its ESG Committee, commented: “We are honored to once again be recognized by Morningstar Sustainalytics. As a proactive leader in sustainability, we are committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to create positive social and environmental impacts, empowering our global clients through end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions, and advancing responsible practices across the entire value chain. In addition, we drive equal availability and affordability to innovative therapeutics worldwide by accelerating the journey from molecules to market, and enabling innovative biologics to reach patients faster, at greater scale, and with consistent quality.”

Over the years, WuXi Biologics’ consistent efforts to promote sustainable development have received notable recognition from leading global ESG rating agencies, including an MSCI AAA Rating; an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; a listing in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (formerly Dow Jones Sustainability Indices); CDP “A List” status for Climate Change, Water Security, and Supplier Engagement Assessment; inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series; a “Prime” designation from ISS ESG Rating; and inclusion in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 13,000 employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany, and Singapore — including experts and scientists in biologics R&D and manufacturing, technology innovation, and operational excellence — WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and scalable biologics solutions tailored to meet clients’ needs. By embedding digital capability and infrastructure across the full biopharmaceutical value chain, the company turns data, computation, and prediction into transparent client experience, faster development, intelligent operations, and more efficient manufacturing. As of December 31, 2025, WuXi Biologics is supporting 945 integrated client projects, including 74 in Phase III and 25 in commercial manufacturing, with complex modalities representing more than half of the entire project portfolio.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while demonstrating exemplary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com 

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Aging Life Care Association^® (ALCA) proudly announces that Dr. Aaron Rochlen, Clinical Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and founder of Under The Rock, has been selected as the 2026 Distinguished Ambassador in Aging (DAA) Award recipient. 

The Distinguished Ambassador in Aging (DAA) Award is given annually to an individual or organization that, through their actions, research, or invention has raised national awareness of a critical issue or need in aging and supports the mission and vision of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA). Dr. Rochlen will be honored during ALCA’s 42^nd Annual Conference – a gathering of approximately 400 Aging Life Care Managers® focused on excellence in the aging field.

“Dr. Rochlen’s innovative, emotionally attuned work, rooted in both research and lived experience, embodies the spirit of a Distinguished Aging Ambassador,” said ALCA Board President Nina Pflumm Herndon. “Dr. Rochlen’s conversations with artists help listeners connect the intensity of sound with the meaning and emotion behind the lyrics. His work showcases the intersection of psychology, heart and soul in music. By giving a voice to the meaning behind the music, he helps people across the lifespan connect more deeply so people of all ages recognize that no matter how old you are, growing up and growing old is not only a physical experience, but a deeply emotional one.” 

As a psychologist, educator, and researcher, Dr. Rochlen is the creator and host of Under The Rock, a nationally recognized psychology and music project that explores how music, emotion, identity, and mental health intersect across the human lifespan. Through Under The Rock, Dr. Rochlen highlights the power of music in supporting emotional regulation, resilience, connection, and healing, core elements of aging well. His unique blend of scholarship, advocacy, and personal narrative has made him a compelling voice for interdisciplinary, compassionate Aging Life Care™. 

“I’m so honored to receive the Distinguished Ambassador of Aging (DAA) Award. This recognition means so much, as it reflects and reinforces my long-standing passion for using creative, music-based approaches to connect with and support people across diverse populations and throughout all stages of life.” said Dr. Rochlen, psychologist, educator, and creator of Under The Rock.

ALCA will formally honor Dr. Rochlen following his Keynote Address at the 2026 Aging Life Care Association Annual Conference, held Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Austin. This year’s theme, “Pushing Our Potential – Amplify Aging Life Care™,” reflects ALCA’s commitment to elevating the Aging Life Care profession and expanding national awareness of high-quality aging support. 

Dr. Rochlen joins an esteemed group of prior honorees including Ellen M. DiPaola, JD (2025) Dr. Joseph E. Gaugler (2024) Dr. Louise Aronson (2023), Dr. Mark Agronin (2022), Jay Newton-Small (2021), Marc Middleton (2020), and Greg O’Brien (2019).

For more information about the Aging Life Care Association^®, visit aginglifecare.org.

About the Aging Life Care Association^® (ALCA): Formed in 1985 to advance dignified, coordinated care for older adults in the United States, ALCA now has about 2,000 members nationwide. Members encompass a cross-section of fields related to long-term care including nursing, social work, and other allied professions focused on issues related to aging. Members work with older adults, people with disabilities, and families who need assistance navigating care or advocating for an aging loved one. Members must meet stringent education, experience, and certification requirements in addition to adhering to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. For more information or to access a nationwide directory of Aging Life Care Professionals, please visit aginglifecare.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Aging Life Care Association^® (ALCA) proudly announces that Dr. Aaron Rochlen, Clinical Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and founder of Under The Rock, has been selected as the 2026 Distinguished Ambassador in Aging (DAA) Award recipient. 

The Distinguished Ambassador in Aging (DAA) Award is given annually to an individual or organization that, through their actions, research, or invention has raised national awareness of a critical issue or need in aging and supports the mission and vision of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA). Dr. Rochlen will be honored during ALCA’s 42^nd Annual Conference – a gathering of approximately 400 Aging Life Care Managers® focused on excellence in the aging field.

“Dr. Rochlen’s innovative, emotionally attuned work, rooted in both research and lived experience, embodies the spirit of a Distinguished Aging Ambassador,” said ALCA Board President Nina Pflumm Herndon. “Dr. Rochlen’s conversations with artists help listeners connect the intensity of sound with the meaning and emotion behind the lyrics. His work showcases the intersection of psychology, heart and soul in music. By giving a voice to the meaning behind the music, he helps people across the lifespan connect more deeply so people of all ages recognize that no matter how old you are, growing up and growing old is not only a physical experience, but a deeply emotional one.” 

As a psychologist, educator, and researcher, Dr. Rochlen is the creator and host of Under The Rock, a nationally recognized psychology and music project that explores how music, emotion, identity, and mental health intersect across the human lifespan. Through Under The Rock, Dr. Rochlen highlights the power of music in supporting emotional regulation, resilience, connection, and healing, core elements of aging well. His unique blend of scholarship, advocacy, and personal narrative has made him a compelling voice for interdisciplinary, compassionate Aging Life Care™. 

“I’m so honored to receive the Distinguished Ambassador of Aging (DAA) Award. This recognition means so much, as it reflects and reinforces my long-standing passion for using creative, music-based approaches to connect with and support people across diverse populations and throughout all stages of life.” said Dr. Rochlen, psychologist, educator, and creator of Under The Rock.

ALCA will formally honor Dr. Rochlen following his Keynote Address at the 2026 Aging Life Care Association Annual Conference, held Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Austin. This year’s theme, “Pushing Our Potential – Amplify Aging Life Care™,” reflects ALCA’s commitment to elevating the Aging Life Care profession and expanding national awareness of high-quality aging support. 

Dr. Rochlen joins an esteemed group of prior honorees including Ellen M. DiPaola, JD (2025) Dr. Joseph E. Gaugler (2024) Dr. Louise Aronson (2023), Dr. Mark Agronin (2022), Jay Newton-Small (2021), Marc Middleton (2020), and Greg O’Brien (2019).

For more information about the Aging Life Care Association^®, visit aginglifecare.org.

About the Aging Life Care Association^® (ALCA): Formed in 1985 to advance dignified, coordinated care for older adults in the United States, ALCA now has about 2,000 members nationwide. Members encompass a cross-section of fields related to long-term care including nursing, social work, and other allied professions focused on issues related to aging. Members work with older adults, people with disabilities, and families who need assistance navigating care or advocating for an aging loved one. Members must meet stringent education, experience, and certification requirements in addition to adhering to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. For more information or to access a nationwide directory of Aging Life Care Professionals, please visit aginglifecare.org.

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Aging Life Care Association^® (ALCA) proudly announces that Dr. Aaron Rochlen, Clinical Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and founder of Under The Rock, has been selected as the 2026 Distinguished Ambassador in Aging (DAA) Award recipient. 

The Distinguished Ambassador in Aging (DAA) Award is given annually to an individual or organization that, through their actions, research, or invention has raised national awareness of a critical issue or need in aging and supports the mission and vision of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA). Dr. Rochlen will be honored during ALCA’s 42^nd Annual Conference – a gathering of approximately 400 Aging Life Care Managers® focused on excellence in the aging field.

“Dr. Rochlen’s innovative, emotionally attuned work, rooted in both research and lived experience, embodies the spirit of a Distinguished Aging Ambassador,” said ALCA Board President Nina Pflumm Herndon. “Dr. Rochlen’s conversations with artists help listeners connect the intensity of sound with the meaning and emotion behind the lyrics. His work showcases the intersection of psychology, heart and soul in music. By giving a voice to the meaning behind the music, he helps people across the lifespan connect more deeply so people of all ages recognize that no matter how old you are, growing up and growing old is not only a physical experience, but a deeply emotional one.” 

As a psychologist, educator, and researcher, Dr. Rochlen is the creator and host of Under The Rock, a nationally recognized psychology and music project that explores how music, emotion, identity, and mental health intersect across the human lifespan. Through Under The Rock, Dr. Rochlen highlights the power of music in supporting emotional regulation, resilience, connection, and healing, core elements of aging well. His unique blend of scholarship, advocacy, and personal narrative has made him a compelling voice for interdisciplinary, compassionate Aging Life Care™. 

“I’m so honored to receive the Distinguished Ambassador of Aging (DAA) Award. This recognition means so much, as it reflects and reinforces my long-standing passion for using creative, music-based approaches to connect with and support people across diverse populations and throughout all stages of life.” said Dr. Rochlen, psychologist, educator, and creator of Under The Rock.

ALCA will formally honor Dr. Rochlen following his Keynote Address at the 2026 Aging Life Care Association Annual Conference, held Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Austin. This year’s theme, “Pushing Our Potential – Amplify Aging Life Care™,” reflects ALCA’s commitment to elevating the Aging Life Care profession and expanding national awareness of high-quality aging support. 

Dr. Rochlen joins an esteemed group of prior honorees including Ellen M. DiPaola, JD (2025) Dr. Joseph E. Gaugler (2024) Dr. Louise Aronson (2023), Dr. Mark Agronin (2022), Jay Newton-Small (2021), Marc Middleton (2020), and Greg O’Brien (2019).

For more information about the Aging Life Care Association^®, visit aginglifecare.org.

About the Aging Life Care Association^® (ALCA): Formed in 1985 to advance dignified, coordinated care for older adults in the United States, ALCA now has about 2,000 members nationwide. Members encompass a cross-section of fields related to long-term care including nursing, social work, and other allied professions focused on issues related to aging. Members work with older adults, people with disabilities, and families who need assistance navigating care or advocating for an aging loved one. Members must meet stringent education, experience, and certification requirements in addition to adhering to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. For more information or to access a nationwide directory of Aging Life Care Professionals, please visit aginglifecare.org.

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PASAY CITY, Philippines, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong-based publication FinanceAsia has recognized four SM companies in its Asia’s Best Companies 2026 poll, reflecting the views of institutional investors and financial analysts across the region after they assessed corporate performance and governance over the past 12 months.

These companies included SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, SM Retail, Inc. SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and BDO Unibank, Inc. which garnered a combined eight awards.

SM Investments received Gold for Best Large Cap Company and Most Committed to ESG, and Silver for Best Managed Company in the Conglomerates category in the Philippines.

“We appreciate the recognition. It reflects our continued focus on delivering consistent results and creating long-term value for our stakeholders through disciplined execution,” said SM Investments President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio.

SM Retail was recognized as Best Managed Company in both Retail and Consumer Durables & Apparel.

“This recognition reflects our team’s ability to execute consistently across our retail platforms, anchored on serving Filipino consumers while delivering sustainable long‑term value,” said SM Retail President Jonathan Ng.

SM Prime was recognized as Best Managed Company in Real Estate.

“Earning the trust of the investment community affirms the discipline and consistency of our execution,” said Jeffrey C. Lim, President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. “We are grateful for this vote of confidence and remain focused on strengthening the business and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.”

BDO was recognized as Best Managed Company in Financials, while BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan received Bronze in the Best CEO (Philippines) category.

“These recognitions underscore BDO’s disciplined pursuit of operational excellence, enabled by managers across the organization who consistently lead with accountability and keep our customers’ needs firmly in mind,” said BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan.

FinanceAsia is a leading capital markets publication covering Asia’s business, sustainability, technology, and financial landscape.

About SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.

SM’s retail operations are the country’s largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores and specialty retail stores. SM’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM’s interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth largest private domestic bank.

For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com

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PASAY CITY, Philippines, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong-based publication FinanceAsia has recognized four SM companies in its Asia’s Best Companies 2026 poll, reflecting the views of institutional investors and financial analysts across the region after they assessed corporate performance and governance over the past 12 months.

These companies included SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, SM Retail, Inc. SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and BDO Unibank, Inc. which garnered a combined eight awards.

SM Investments received Gold for Best Large Cap Company and Most Committed to ESG, and Silver for Best Managed Company in the Conglomerates category in the Philippines.

“We appreciate the recognition. It reflects our continued focus on delivering consistent results and creating long-term value for our stakeholders through disciplined execution,” said SM Investments President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio.

SM Retail was recognized as Best Managed Company in both Retail and Consumer Durables & Apparel.

“This recognition reflects our team’s ability to execute consistently across our retail platforms, anchored on serving Filipino consumers while delivering sustainable long‑term value,” said SM Retail President Jonathan Ng.

SM Prime was recognized as Best Managed Company in Real Estate.

“Earning the trust of the investment community affirms the discipline and consistency of our execution,” said Jeffrey C. Lim, President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. “We are grateful for this vote of confidence and remain focused on strengthening the business and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.”

BDO was recognized as Best Managed Company in Financials, while BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan received Bronze in the Best CEO (Philippines) category.

“These recognitions underscore BDO’s disciplined pursuit of operational excellence, enabled by managers across the organization who consistently lead with accountability and keep our customers’ needs firmly in mind,” said BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan.

FinanceAsia is a leading capital markets publication covering Asia’s business, sustainability, technology, and financial landscape.

About SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.

SM’s retail operations are the country’s largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores and specialty retail stores. SM’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM’s interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth largest private domestic bank.

For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com

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PASAY CITY, Philippines, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong-based publication FinanceAsia has recognized four SM companies in its Asia’s Best Companies 2026 poll, reflecting the views of institutional investors and financial analysts across the region after they assessed corporate performance and governance over the past 12 months.

These companies included SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, SM Retail, Inc. SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and BDO Unibank, Inc. which garnered a combined eight awards.

SM Investments received Gold for Best Large Cap Company and Most Committed to ESG, and Silver for Best Managed Company in the Conglomerates category in the Philippines.

“We appreciate the recognition. It reflects our continued focus on delivering consistent results and creating long-term value for our stakeholders through disciplined execution,” said SM Investments President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio.

SM Retail was recognized as Best Managed Company in both Retail and Consumer Durables & Apparel.

“This recognition reflects our team’s ability to execute consistently across our retail platforms, anchored on serving Filipino consumers while delivering sustainable long‑term value,” said SM Retail President Jonathan Ng.

SM Prime was recognized as Best Managed Company in Real Estate.

“Earning the trust of the investment community affirms the discipline and consistency of our execution,” said Jeffrey C. Lim, President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. “We are grateful for this vote of confidence and remain focused on strengthening the business and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.”

BDO was recognized as Best Managed Company in Financials, while BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan received Bronze in the Best CEO (Philippines) category.

“These recognitions underscore BDO’s disciplined pursuit of operational excellence, enabled by managers across the organization who consistently lead with accountability and keep our customers’ needs firmly in mind,” said BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan.

FinanceAsia is a leading capital markets publication covering Asia’s business, sustainability, technology, and financial landscape.

About SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.

SM’s retail operations are the country’s largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores and specialty retail stores. SM’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM’s interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth largest private domestic bank.

For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com

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New Director brings deep expertise in audit, governance, strategic planning and long-term financing as well as decades of experience serving the utility industry to the Board

HOUSTON, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of the ongoing refreshment process of its Board of Directors, CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today announced that its shareholders elected a new Director, Michael A. (“Casey”) Herman to its Board, effective April 16, 2026. Herman brings decades of audit, governance, and finance strategy experience in the electric and gas utility industries to CenterPoint’s Board.

Herman is a senior industry executive with deep experience leading complex audits and providing consulting services for companies across the utility sector, including his 10 years of leading the U.S. Utility & Power Sector and Sustainability practices at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). He has also served as a C-suite advisor and member of several utility industry-related boards, including as Chair of the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) Advisory Committee and a member of the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) Wall Street Advisory Group. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Illinois and Louisiana.

“Casey is a well-respected thought leader in our industry having served numerous companies in the investor-owned utility space and he has a wealth and variety of experience that will greatly benefit CenterPoint’s Board,” said Jason P. Wells, Chair of CenterPoint’s Board of Directors. “He brings decades of governance, audit, strategic planning, and long-term financing strategy expertise, especially when it comes to driving long-term strategic plans for Fortune 500 companies. We could not be more pleased to have him join us at this time.”

Consistent with its growth-focused strategy and 10-year, $65.5 billion capital investment plan, CenterPoint continues to deliver on its objective to invest in the resilience, reliability and safety of its system and to fuel the company’s long-term growth potential, for the benefit of its customers and communities across the service areas it serves.

Regarding his appointment, Herman said, “I am honored to be joining CenterPoint’s Board and bringing my perspective to the table. As we all work together to support the company’s goals of building and operating the most resilient coastal grid in the in the nation and the safest gas system in the country, I look forward to leveraging my experience and providing insights to the Board to help advance the company’s long-term strategy.”

About Michael A. “Casey” Herman
A former senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Casey Herman brings nearly four decades of experience advising companies across the energy, utility, and power sectors. During his tenure at PwC, he served as U.S. Utility and Power Sector Leader, where he led complex audits and provided strategic advisory services to Fortune 500 utility and energy companies. A licensed certified public accountant, Casey served as lead engagement partner for numerous large external audits, providing deep expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and SEC filings.

Casey holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University where he also sits on the board. He also serves on the board of Dragos, Inc., a provider of cybersecurity for operational technology in the energy and industrial sectors.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
As the only investor owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned approximately $46.5 billion in assets. With approximately 8,800 employees, CenterPoint and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

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This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this news release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “projection,” “should,” “target,” “will” or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding our strategic, growth and capital plans, longer-term resiliency plans, and future performance and financial results, are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news release regarding future events that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release speaks only as of the date of this release or the date that such statement is made, as applicable. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) business strategies and strategic initiatives; (2) CenterPoint Energy’s ability to fund and invest planned capital, and the timely recovery of its investments; (3) financial market and general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory, legislative and political actions or developments; and (5) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, contact:
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Media.Relations@CenterPointEnergy.com 

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New Director brings deep expertise in audit, governance, strategic planning and long-term financing as well as decades of experience serving the utility industry to the Board

HOUSTON, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of the ongoing refreshment process of its Board of Directors, CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today announced that its shareholders elected a new Director, Michael A. (“Casey”) Herman to its Board, effective April 16, 2026. Herman brings decades of audit, governance, and finance strategy experience in the electric and gas utility industries to CenterPoint’s Board.

Herman is a senior industry executive with deep experience leading complex audits and providing consulting services for companies across the utility sector, including his 10 years of leading the U.S. Utility & Power Sector and Sustainability practices at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). He has also served as a C-suite advisor and member of several utility industry-related boards, including as Chair of the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) Advisory Committee and a member of the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) Wall Street Advisory Group. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Illinois and Louisiana.

“Casey is a well-respected thought leader in our industry having served numerous companies in the investor-owned utility space and he has a wealth and variety of experience that will greatly benefit CenterPoint’s Board,” said Jason P. Wells, Chair of CenterPoint’s Board of Directors. “He brings decades of governance, audit, strategic planning, and long-term financing strategy expertise, especially when it comes to driving long-term strategic plans for Fortune 500 companies. We could not be more pleased to have him join us at this time.”

Consistent with its growth-focused strategy and 10-year, $65.5 billion capital investment plan, CenterPoint continues to deliver on its objective to invest in the resilience, reliability and safety of its system and to fuel the company’s long-term growth potential, for the benefit of its customers and communities across the service areas it serves.

Regarding his appointment, Herman said, “I am honored to be joining CenterPoint’s Board and bringing my perspective to the table. As we all work together to support the company’s goals of building and operating the most resilient coastal grid in the in the nation and the safest gas system in the country, I look forward to leveraging my experience and providing insights to the Board to help advance the company’s long-term strategy.”

About Michael A. “Casey” Herman
A former senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Casey Herman brings nearly four decades of experience advising companies across the energy, utility, and power sectors. During his tenure at PwC, he served as U.S. Utility and Power Sector Leader, where he led complex audits and provided strategic advisory services to Fortune 500 utility and energy companies. A licensed certified public accountant, Casey served as lead engagement partner for numerous large external audits, providing deep expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and SEC filings.

Casey holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University where he also sits on the board. He also serves on the board of Dragos, Inc., a provider of cybersecurity for operational technology in the energy and industrial sectors.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
As the only investor owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned approximately $46.5 billion in assets. With approximately 8,800 employees, CenterPoint and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

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