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CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of an $80,000,000 tax-exempt fixed rate bond issue (the “Series 2025 Bonds”) for Brazos Presbyterian Homes (BPH). The Series 2025 Bonds were issued through the New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Authority and are rated ‘BB+’ (Stable) by Fitch.

BPH is nationally recognized for its scale and impact, ranking 129^th among the nation’s largest multi-site nonprofit senior living providers in the LeadingAge Ziegler 200. The Obligated Group owns and operates three continuing care retirement communities in the State of Texas.

• Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor, which opened in 1963, is located on an approximately seven-acre campus between Meyerland and West University, two established neighborhoods in Houston, Texas.
• The Hallmark was acquired by BPH in 1972 and is located on approximately 5 acres in the heart of the high-end shopping, dining, and living district known as the Galleria neighborhood of Houston.
• Longhorn Village opened in 2009 and was acquired by BPH in 2018. Longhorn Village is located on approximately 55 acres within the planned development known as “Steiner Ranch” in the gently rolling hills on the edge of the central Texas Hill Country in the City of Austin. 

The proceeds of the Series 2025 Bonds will be used, together with other available funds, to (i) finance various capital expenditures at BPH’s retirement communities; (ii) refund portions of outstanding indebtedness to reduce interest expense and eliminate bank renewal risk; (iii) establish a debt service reserve fund; and (iv) pay associated costs of issuance for the Series 2025 Bonds.

Deidre Kinsey, Chief Executive Officer of BPH commented, “Brazos Presbyterian Homes is thrilled with the successful completion of another financing expertly led by Ziegler and Brandon Powell. Their strategic guidance, responsiveness, and deep sector expertise have positioned us for continued growth and long-term financial stability.”

Brandon Powell, Managing Director, Ziegler Senior Living Finance added, “Our long-standing relationship with BPH reflects a true strategic partnership rather than a typical financing arrangement. The decision to upsize this bond issue from $55 million to $80 million after the POS was released underscores both BPH’s strong financial position and our team’s ability to deliver creative, competitive financing solutions.”

Ziegler is the nation’s leading underwriter of financings for not-for-profit senior living providers. Ziegler offers creative, tailored solutions to its senior living clientele, including investment banking, financial risk management, merger and acquisition services, seed capital, FHA/HUD, capital and strategic planning as well as senior living research, education, and communication.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:

Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. It has a unique focus on healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, fixed income sales, underwriting and trading as well as Ziegler Credit, Surveillance and Analytics. To learn more, visit www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a heartfelt gesture of community support, the injury law firm of Adamson Ahdoot LLP will host a Thanksgiving “Turkey Giveaway” event to support families impacted by the Eaton Fire.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. at New Horizon School Pasadena (651 Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103). The giveaway will run until 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

Learn more at https://lp.aa.law/turkeygiveaway/.

Attorneys Christopher Adamson, Alan Ahdoot and Uzair Saleem of Adamson Ahdoot LLP, will be on‑site to meet community members, help coordinate the event, and offer support to fire‑victim families. The giveaway is open to Eaton Fire survivors, residents of Altadena, and other families in need. Priority will be given to those impacted by the fire.

“We know how devastating the Eaton Fire was to so many families in our community,” said Christopher Adamson. “This turkey giveaway is our way of giving back and hopefully giving families even a small reason to be thankful in the wake of unanticipated hardship.”

“Now is the time for us to come together and support the community that’s been severely impacted by the Eaton Fire and offer them our full support,” said partner Alan Ahdoot.

Uzair Saleem added: “Our firm believes that serving the community means more than legal advocacy, it means rolling up our sleeves and being there when people need support most.”

Event Highlights:

• Free turkey per household (limited to one per household).
• First‑come, first‑serve distribution; event ends at 1:00 p.m. or when supplies run out.
• Hosted by Adamson Ahdoot LLP in partnership with local community organizations and volunteers.

About Adamson Ahdoot LLP
Adamson Ahdoot LLP is an award‑winning California personal injury law firm based in Los Angeles. The firm has recovered over $500 million for clients and maintains a 99% success rate. With over 100 years of collective legal experience, the firm specializes in personal injury matters, including auto cases, premises liability, product liability, wildfire, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. The turkey giveaway underscores the firm’s commitment to the Southern California communities it serves—especially families rebuilding after disasters like the Eaton Fire.

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New BofA Rebuild Solution to help Altadena and Pacific Palisades Homeowners Rebuild

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its ongoing leadership supporting those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Bank of America today announced new offerings anticipated to help its mortgage clients rebuild their homes. 

The Bank of America Rebuild Solution will offer three distinct features for certain qualifying mortgage clients planning on rebuilding their home:

• Extends forbearance by up to two additional years, beyond the current 12-month forbearance period, for clients who plan to rebuild their home;
• Offers a Rebuild Line of Credit expected in February 2026 to help cover rebuilding costs not fully covered by insurance; and
• Preserves the client’s current lower interest rate on the underlying mortgage.

“As Los Angeles continues to recover from January’s Eaton and Palisades fires, Bank of America is utilizing its experience working through disasters, its capital and connections to help our clients rebuild their homes,” said Raul Anaya, Bank of America president of Business Banking and Los Angeles president.

Anaya continued, “This package of solutions helps preserve a homeowner’s cashflow through extended forbearance and protects their current lower interest rate while providing additional financing to bridge the gap between their insurance payout and today’s costs to rebuild. It’s our hope that more Angelenos will opt to stay and rebuild knowing that these options may be available to them.”  

The wildfires in the Southern California cities of Altadena and the Pacific Palisades destroyed an estimated 13,000 residential properties. Given BofA’s 110-year history in Los Angeles and leading market share, about half of those survivors have a financial relationship with Bank of America.

“These are exactly the types of solutions that fire survivors need as we assess our ability to rebuild or not. I commend Bank of America for listening to our needs and working with impacted homeowners and communities to develop resources like these,” said Joy Chen, executive director, Eaton Fire Survivors Network.   

Today’s announcement builds upon the bank’s ongoing focus addressing the evolving needs of impacted clients and communities. BofA’s initial Client Assistance Program provided early loan payment relief, such as mortgage and credit card forbearance, personalized specialist support, and other relief to impacted clients, businesses and communities. The company will rebuild its destroyed financial centers in Altadena and Pacific Palisades; continues to award grants and provide thought leadership to impacted businesses and nonprofits; and is directing significant capital to CDFIs for ongoing small business and housing relief.

For more information on Bank of America’s relief efforts, go to BankofAmerica.com/LARebuild.

Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,600 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Reporters may contact
Colleen Haggerty, Bank of America
Phone: 1.213.621.7414
colleen.haggerty@bofa.com

Susan Atran, Bank of America
Phone: 1.646.743.0791
susan.atran@bofa.com

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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A landmark live digital conversation between Pope Leo XIV and five U.S. teenagers will take place on Friday, November 21^st at 10AM ET/4pm Rome Time at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Expected to last at least 45 minutes, this first-ever digital engagement by Pope Leo XIV with U.S. youth will be moderated by Katie Prejean McGrady and will cover youth perspectives on artificial intelligence, mental health, and the Church’s future, among other topics.

Speaking to a room of over 15,000 teenagers and their chaperones, Pope Leo XIV’s remarks will be made available to the estimated over 1.3 billion Catholics and the world via satellite, digital and terrestrial channels, Vatican News and EWTN (the Global Catholic network) YouTube channels and streaming platforms, in partnership with Vatican Media, offering global distribution through its agency agreements and terrestrial Rome channel.

The event provides compelling visuals and narrative content for national and international media. Networks may access a live, rights-cleared pool feed via The Switch in Lucas Oil Stadium. Interested broadcast partners should coordinate with the media contact to arrange pool status; technical details for test window and event day are below.

WHEN:

• Friday, November 21, 2025
• Event Start: 10:00 AM ET
• Dialogue with Pope Leo XIV Begins: 10:15 AM ET
• Press Check-In: 8:30–9:30 AM ET

WHERE:

• Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
• Available on all Vatican News social media channels and livestreaming through YouTube and on demand on Vaticannews.va and EWTN.com

PARTICIPANTS:

• Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome, Sovereign of Vatican City-State
• Teen Representatives asking questions:
  • Mia Smothers, Joppa, Maryland
  • Elise Wing, Waterloo, Iowa
  • Christopher Pantelakis, Mesquite, Nevada
  • Micah Alcisto, Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Ezequiel Ponce, Downey, California
• Katie Prejean McGrady, moderator — author, speaker, SiriusXM Catholic Channel host, CNN Vatican Analyst
• Welcome, introduction and comments:
  • Cardinal Christoph Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States
  • Most Reverend Charles Thompson, Archbishop of Indianapolis, IN
  • Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, PA
  • Christina Lamas, Executive Director, NFCYM

REMOTE / LIVESTREAM ACCESS:

Primary Livestream Links:

• EWTN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/Gpe2BSXdyJA?si=tq9OdC5eyXxcoPUB 
• Vatican Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ 
  https://www.youtube.com/vatican
• Vaticannews.va in English with commentaries available in Spanish, Portugues, Italian, Polish, German, French
• Languages available on Vatican News:
  • English: vaticannews.va/en.html
  • Spanish: vaticannews.va/es.html
  • French: vaticannews.va/fr.html
  • Portugues: vaticannews.va/pt.html
  • German: vaticannews.va/de.html
  • Italian: vaticannews.va/it.html
  • Polish: vaticannews.pl/.html
• Interpreter Audio: available in English (primary), Spanish (secondary)

TECHNICAL DETAILS / POOL FEED:

• Event Day Pool Feed:
  • Friday, Nov 21, 7:45 AM ET start
  • Event: 10:15–11:00 AM ET
  • Pool Feed End: 11:45 AM ET
  • The Switch DC, Port DC Pool 1 (HD/SDI)
  • Switch Order #1607281
  • NOC: 212-227-9191
  • EWTN Contact: Stephen Beaumont 205-368-9432

MEDIA LOGISTICS:
Limited seating, early arrival recommended. Embargoed materials at check-in.

RSVP / MEDIA ASSISTANCE/POOL FEED PERMISSIONS:
Kate Monaghan Connolly, Honor & Gold, 646-717-4999, kate@honorandgold.com

About the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), Inc. (nfcym.org), a nonprofit organization, is a broad, nationally recognized leadership alliance for Catholic youth ministry. Its mission is to “support and strengthen those who accompany young people as they encounter and follow Jesus Christ.”

About the National Catholic Youth Conference
The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM). NCYC began in 1983 as a regional conference. NCYC was merged into a national conference in 1991.

ABOUT EWTN
In its 45th year, EWTN is the largest Catholic media organization in the world. EWTN’s 11 global TV channels and numerous regional channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 435 million television households in more than 160 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 600 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; one of the most visited Catholic websites in the U.S.; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.

ABOUT VATICAN MEDIA AND VATICAN NEWS
Vatican Media is the official production service of the Holy See, responsible for filming, archiving and distributing Video, audio and Photographic material related to the Pope and Vatican activities Worldwide. Vatican News is the official multilingual portal of the Holy See, offering Worldwide updated articles and multimedia content on the Pope, the Vatican, the Church in more than 50 languages

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Team members from Planet Fitness Club Support Center, Clubs, and Franchise Groups Dedicate More Than 1,350 Hours to Nearly 200 Community Organizations

HAMPTON, N.H., Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is celebrating the end of another successful year of its Flexing for Good™ volunteer initiative this fall. The annual program unites Planet Fitness team members and franchise partners across the system by giving back to local communities and making a positive impact.

Throughout the program, team members and franchisees volunteered more than 1,350 hours in their local communities, supporting nearly 200 local organizations both in-person and virtually. Over nine hundred participants from more than 670 clubs across the United States and Canada took part, representing more than 11 different franchise groups.

These nonprofits include local chapters of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Rosie’s Place, New Hampshire Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank, Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, Hire Heroes USA, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and numerous local food banks, schools, animal shelters, and hospitals.

Some volunteer activities included:

• Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire: Participated in outdoor maintenance including landscaping and facility cleaning
• Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation: Removed more than 32 pounds of litter from Hampton Beach
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salem, New Hampshire: Hosted fitness challenges for 160 youth members
• Hire Heroes USA: Provided virtual career support for veterans, including mock interviews, resume reviews, and mentoring services
• New Hampshire Food Bank: Sorted more than 4,570 pounds of food into distribution boxes, providing over 3,000 meals for families facing food insecurity
• Rosie’s Place: Prepared and served lunch to local poor and homeless women at the Boston, Mass. South End facility
• Second Harvest Food Bank: Processed 510 boxes of food, providing 17,000 meals for Central Florida families in need
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Created hundreds of encouraging cards for pediatric patients nationwide

Notably, many Planet Fitness locations also hosted in-club back-to-school donation drives benefiting local chapters of the brand’s national nonprofit partner, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as well as to local schools.

“At Planet Fitness, we’re dedicated to positively impacting where we live and work,” said McCall Gosselin, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. “Our annual Flexing for Good™ initiative, aimed at giving back to the communities we operate in, provides our team members and franchisees the opportunity to uplift and connect with communities we’re proud to be a part of.”

Planet Fitness’ commitment to community extends year-round particularly through its ongoing partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Since launching the Judgement Free Generation® initiative in 2016, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $10.7 million to advance youth wellbeing nationwide. The annual fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs just wrapped up at all Planet Fitness locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada with additional U.S. donations accepted at http://www.pfgives.com.

“Planet Fitness continues to be an incredible partner in inspiring our kids to lead active, healthy, and confident lives,” said Marco Abreu, Chief Executive Officer at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, New Hampshire. “We are very fortunate to the many team members who volunteered and spent time showing our kids the importance of health and wellness.”

For more information about Planet Fitness’ purpose-driven efforts, visit planetfitness.com/pf-purpose.

About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of September 30, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.7 million members and 2,795 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

Media Contact
Heather Pearson
Public Relations Manager
603-957-4661
press@planetcsc.com 

ICR Public Relations
Kristen Burke Stahl
PF@icrinc.com 

 

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The Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus is accessible, and the Prospectus Supplement will be accessible on or about November 24, 2025, through SEDAR+

VAUGHAN, ON, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) (“GFL” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of the previously announced secondary offering (the “Offering”) by BCEC-GFL Borrower (Cayman) LP (an entity affiliated with BC Partners Advisors L.P.), Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, GFL Borrower II (Cayman) LP and entities affiliated with HPS Investment Partners, LLC (collectively, the “Selling Shareholders”) of 16,611,295 subordinate voting shares (the “Shares”) at the public offering price of US$45.15 per Share. RBC Capital Markets, LLC and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. will act as underwriters for the Offering in the United States and Canada, respectively.

GFL also announced today that it has agreed to purchase for cancellation a total of 1,275,000 Shares from RBC Dominion Securities Inc. under the Offering (the “Secondary Offering Purchase”). GFL’s board of directors (interested directors having recused themselves) unanimously approved the Secondary Offering Purchase upon the recommendation of a special committee composed solely of independent and disinterested directors (the “Special Committee”) formed to consider the Secondary Offering Purchase. In arriving at its unanimous recommendation that the Secondary Offering Purchase is in the best interests of the Company, the Special Committee considered several factors, including among other things, the price at which the Secondary Offering Purchase will be completed.

The Shares issued pursuant to the Offering will be offered in all provinces and territories of Canada by way of a prospectus supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) to the Company’s short form base shelf prospectus (the “Base Shelf Prospectus”). The Company has filed a registration statement on Form F-10 (the “Form F-10”) and will file the Prospectus Supplement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in accordance with the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system established between Canada and the United States.

No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved the contents of this news release. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any province, state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such province, state or jurisdiction.

The Base Shelf Prospectus is accessible, and the Prospectus Supplement will be accessible on or about November 24, 2025, through SEDAR+. Prospective investors should read the Base Shelf Prospectus, the Prospectus Supplement, when available, and the documents incorporated by reference therein before investing in the Shares. When available, these documents may be accessed for free on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

GFL has filed the Form F-10 registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the Offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the Offering. You may access these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

Delivery of the Base Shelf Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement and any amendments thereto will be satisfied in accordance with the “access equals delivery” provisions of applicable Canadian securities legislation. An electronic or paper copy of the prospectus and Prospectus Supplement relating to the Offering may be obtained, when available, upon request from RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Attention: Equity Capital Markets, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281, by telephone at 877-822-4089 or by email at equityprospectus@rbccm.com  or RBC Dominion Securities Inc., 180 Wellington Street West, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 0C2, Attention: Distribution Centre, or via email at Distribution.RBCDS@rbccm.com by providing RBC Capital Markets, LLC with an email address or address, as applicable.

About GFL

GFL, headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing a comprehensive line of solid waste management services through its platform of facilities throughout Canada and in 18 U.S. states. Across its organization, GFL has a workforce of approximately 15,000 employees.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes certain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” (collectively, “forward-looking information”), within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws, respectively. Forward-looking information includes all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts and may relate to our future outlook, financial guidance and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding our financial performance, financial condition or results, business strategy, growth strategies, budgets, operations and services. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “targets”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “an opportunity exists”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “outlook”, “forecasts”, “projection”, “prospects”, “strategy”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “does not anticipate”, “believes”, or “potential” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will”, “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”, although not all forward-looking information includes those words or phrases. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections, guidance, potential or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts nor assurances of future performance but instead represent management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances.

Forward-looking information is based on our opinions, estimates and assumptions that we considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such information is stated, is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Important factors that could materially affect our forward-looking information can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of GFL’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 and GFL’s other periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these risks carefully in evaluating our forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. There can be no assurance that the underlying opinions, estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors not currently known to us or that we currently believe are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. The forward-looking information contained in this release represents our expectations as of the date of this release (or as the date it is otherwise stated to be made), and is subject to change after such date. However, we disclaim any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable U.S. or Canadian securities laws.

For more information:
Patrick Dovigi
+1 905 326-0101
pdovigi@gflenv.com

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Donors raise more than $37.8 million for over 6,000 Minnesota schools and nonprofits during annual statewide giving holiday

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tens of thousands of donors from Minnesota and around the country came together to give more than $37.8 million to over 6,000 organizations during yesterday’s Give to the Max Day, the 17^th annual statewide giving event for Minnesota nonprofits and schools. This year’s giving total surpassed $37.1 million, breaking last year’s record.

The outpouring of support from donors during this year’s record-breaking Give to the Max Day demonstrates how the generosity of thousands of individuals adds up to provide essential funding to organizations across Minnesota, many of which rely on Give to the Max Day as their primary annual fundraiser.

“Yesterday, Minnesotans came together across zip codes, causes and communities to make history,” said Jenna Ray, CEO and executive director of GiveMN. “This record-breaking year is powerful because it was fueled by thousands of neighbors giving what they could. Give to the Max Day shows that when we give together, we all thrive together.”

Contributions and participation to Give to the Max Day 2025 spanned all 87 Minnesota counties and every U.S. state.

“Every gift, whether $10 or $1,000, is a thread that weaves a stronger, more connected Minnesota,” said Ray. “Yesterday’s generosity proves again that generosity isn’t about the size of a single donation, but the collective power of thousands of Minnesotans giving and working together. That’s what fuels vital work in every corner of our state.”

GiveMN distributed over $109,000 in prize grants to Minnesota organizations with “Golden Ticket” drawings every 15 minutes, adding a surprise element of generosity for donors across the state. This year, the grand prize Super-Sized Golden Ticket awarded a $10,000 bonus to Twin Cities Community Agricultural Land Trust in Minneapolis.

This year’s campaign is made possible by generous support from the Bush Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, West Central Initiative, Initiative Foundation and Wealth Management Solutions.

Giving continues year-round
GiveMN.org is a year-round hub for generosity across Minnesota. Donors can discover causes, set up monthly gifts, and create fundraisers for the nonprofits and schools they care about most. For more information, and to participate in Give to the Max Day 2025, visit GiveMN.org.

About GiveMN
GiveMN is an independent nonprofit organization working to ignite generosity and grow giving through GiveMN.org, Minnesota’s giving marketplace.   

Since 2009, more than 770,000 donors have made gifts safely and easily through GiveMn.org, making a difference for causes in their communities. Through this online marketplace for generosity and giving events like the annual Give to the Max Day, GiveMN has helped to generate more than $430 million for more than 14,000 nonprofits and schools.

Launched in 2009 by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, GiveMN is supported by many generous foundations and corporate partners, contributions from individual donors and revenue from its services.

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MADRID, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, and GES (Global Energy Services), a leading Spanish provider of renewable energy engineering and service solutions, have signed a strategic Framework Agreement to advance the large-scale deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) across Spain and Europe. This partnership marks a new milestone in Envision Energy’s European strategy, reinforcing its commitment to building a robust engineering and service ecosystem in Spain, one of Europe’s key renewable energy markets, and accelerating the region’s transition toward a cleaner, more resilient, and digitally driven energy system.

The collaboration covers the entire value chain of BESS and WTG plants, including construction, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance, with the shared goal of enhancing efficiency and accelerating the deployment of clean energy infrastructure. Under the agreement, Envision will provide comprehensive training and digital tools to strengthen GES’s technical and operational capabilities in BESS and WTG, while GES will leverage Envision’s advanced digital platforms to enhance project visibility, streamline order dispatching, and optimize overall execution efficiency. In addition, GES will deliver full engineering support across Balance of Plant (BoP) construction, including grid connection works, as well as transport and installation (T&I) services for both BESS and WTG components. Together, these efforts ensure seamless, end-to-end project delivery and exemplify a new standard for integrated, technology-driven clean energy solutions in Europe.

“Our collaboration with GES goes beyond a business partnership – it reflects a shared vision to build a sustainable energy future through technology, innovation, and trust,” said Henry Peng, Senior Vice President and President of Latin America and the European Region at Envision Energy. “By combining Envision’s global expertise in AI-powered energy storage and smart wind solutions with GES’s strong local resources and engineering capabilities, we aim to build a more robust renewable energy ecosystem and deliver higher-quality, more reliable project execution and long-term service support to the local market. Starting from Spain, we will jointly expand across Europe’s growing energy storage and wind sectors, setting a new benchmark for integrated service excellence and advancing Europe’s transition toward a clean energy future.”

“We are very proud that GES has been selected to support construction activities and provide technical services for the equipment supplied by Envision in Spain, Europe, and Latin America. This partnership enables developers to benefit from the expertise of a strong local company like GES for installation, operation and after-sales service,” said José Luis García Donoso, CEO of GES. “Envision’s technology is a perfect complement to our strategy of implementing innovative systems that support the sustainability of the power grid and reinforces our commitment to delivering solutions that advance the planet’s energy transition.”

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E Fund Exchanges Views with International Institutions on Sustainable Economic Solutions

SAO PAULO, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From November 4 to 6, PRI in Person 2025, organized by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), took place in São Paulo, Brazil. The event serves as the leading annual meeting for the global responsible investment community and centered on the theme “Global challenges, resilient strategies, investable opportunities.” It was also recognized as an official component of the COP30 Business and Finance Forum.

The conference gathered nearly 1,300 participants from regulators, leading financial and academic institutions in São Paulo to explore ways to accelerate sustainable economic solutions through business and finance.  E Fund Management Co., Ltd., an asset management firm that adopted responsible investment practices early in China and became one of the first Chinese institutions to join the PRI in 2017, has maintained ongoing integration of ESG investment and research. Through robust and accountable stewardship, E Fund supports Chinese companies in improving their ESG performance and actively participates in international forums to share practical insights into China’s experience in responsible investment. As a recognized leader in China’s ESG field, E Fund was invited to the conference for the third consecutive year, joining dialogues with participants worldwide.

Asian markets are a driving force behind global economic expansion. A key forum session, “Navigating Risk and Unlocking Opportunities in Asia’s High Growth Markets,” examined sustainability trends and challenges across the region. Jane Cheng, Head of ESG Research at E Fund, joined the conversation as a representative of Chinese institutions, alongside participants from Neuberger Berman, Seviora Group (a Temasek company), India’s DSP Asset Managers, and PRI Asia Pacific. Cheng noted that while ESG development in Asia began later than in some regions, regulatory frameworks have strengthened in recent years and new innovations continue to emerge. China, in particular, has made considerable headway in its ESG policy system, data accessibility, asset manager expertise, and corporate awareness. Guided by the “Dual Carbon” goals (carbon peaking and carbon neutrality), China’s industrial structure and financial system are undergoing a continued shift toward environmentally responsible, inclusive, and low-carbon development pathways. Asset managers are moving from studying ESG concepts and strategies to applying them in investment decision-making, corporate governance improvements are yielding results, and the outlook remains favorable.

Emerging markets play a central role in advancing sustainable development globally. In a side event titled “Emerging Market Responsible Investment Practice – China and Brazil,” Wilson Wei, Chief ESG Analyst at E Fund, moderated a panel with guests from the FAIRR, HSBC Asset Management, Itaú Asset Management, and B3（Brasil Bolsa Balcao, The Brazilian Stock Exchange）. Starting from the cross-border supply-chain linkages between China and Brazil, the session combined global insights with local perspectives to identify innovative ESG practices in both markets and discuss ways to enhance sustainability cooperation.

During the side event, E Fund and Itaú Asset Management jointly issued the Responsible Investment in China & Brazil Whitepaper. The whitepaper outlines recent developments and practical examples across both countries in sustainability disclosure frameworks, taxonomy standards, and product guidelines.

 

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JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to a report by Xinhuanet:
 
On November 13, the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference got underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the opening ceremony, a special “Global South Talks” session took the stage. Representatives from China, Rwanda, South Africa and Egypt, working in ecological agriculture, renewable energy, basic education and community governance, shared accounts of Global South countries working together on development initiatives.

Xu Weizhong, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department at China Energy Investment Corporation (China Energy), shared operational experience on how Chinese wind power technology has taken root in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province. As a flagship project for Chinese companies expanding renewable-energy cooperation in Africa, the Longyuan De Aar Wind Power Project has, since its launch in 2013, continuously delivered clean, reliable electricity to the local area—enough to meet the annual power needs of around 300,000 households. At the same time, the project has supported the renovation of an early childhood center, carried out vocational training programs, and established a wind power training facility, building local technical capacity, enhancing young people’s employability, and contributing to the community’s sustainable development. Staff from local communities, young employees of the Longyuan De Aar project and representatives of the local government spoke at the forum about the positive changes the project has brought.

Rina White, principal of a local early childhood center supported by the project, said that Longyuan De Aar has delivered tangible benefits for the community and for local children. “The support from Longyuan De Aar means a great deal to us. What they have brought is not only an improvement in education, but a transformation that touches many aspects of our lives.”

Recalling his own experience, local project employee Daswin said that Longyuan De Aar opened up a new career path for him—taking him from an odd-job worker uncertain about the future to a wind farm technician able to support his family. “This has been a very real path of growth,” he said.

Jenny Ntuka, an occupational health and safety inspector in the Department of Employment and Labour of the De Aar municipal government, noted that employees trained through the Longyuan De Aar project have acquired high-level professional skills and have become a valuable asset to the community.

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