Leading developer of food waste anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities looks to expand to markets across U.S.

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synthica Energy, a leading developer of anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities, has named Larry Getz its new Director of Business Development. An experienced sales and business development executive in the food and beverage manufacturing industries, Getz will oversee Synthica’s efforts to source food waste feedstock for organics-to-energy facilities in underserved markets across the U.S.

Getz most recently served as Region Director for Sika, USA, where he led all facets of operations associated with training, development, and empowerment of vertical market managers in the food and beverage space. While there, he oversaw C-level relationships for a client portfolio that included Nestle, The Kroger Company and Gate Gourmet, among others. Getz has also served in global sales and leadership roles for Sherwin-Williams, General Polymers and Porter Paints.

“Synthica is seeing significant opportunities for food waste anaerobic digesters nationwide, and we needed an experienced leader to help us realize the potential we’re finding in the market,” said Sam Schutte, CEO of Synthica. “Larry has a proven track record in implementing robust sales strategies, policies and plans as well as uncovering business development opportunities that improve outcomes for the communities we serve. We’re excited and honored to have him on our team.”

Getz is a member of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance and is certified as a Food Safety Auditor by the National Environmental Health Association.

About Synthica Energy
Synthica Energy is an anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas (RNG) development company focused on the creation of food waste organics-to-energy facilities in underserved US markets. Synthica’s flagship Anaerobic Digestion project is being developed in the Cincinnati region (“Synthica St. Bernard”). To learn more, visit https://synthica.com.

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Enviva recognized for its contributions and commitment to improving lives through education and workforce training throughout Virginia’s Community Colleges

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Bioenergy--Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA), the world’s largest producer of sustainable bioenergy, was awarded the “Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy” from Paul D. Camp Community College, which serves the cities of Franklin, Suffolk, and Smithfield, Virginia. Now in its 16^th year, this award distinguishes exceptional leaders across the Commonwealth who have invested both time and money toward building brighter futures for Virginians.

“Enviva has been a fantastic partner to the Camp Community College Foundation,” said Jeff Zeigler, Director of Institutional Advancement at Camp Community College. “Enviva has supported and sponsored workforce development and athletic programs at the college and has been involved in early childhood education and other worthy projects throughout the Franklin-Southampton community. The college appreciates our partnership with Enviva and looks forward to continuing our work with them in the future.”

Since opening a facility in Franklin, Virginia, Enviva has been very active in the Southampton community, developing partnerships to drive positive economic and social change focused on nurturing youth and education and enhancing workforce development. For example, as a direct impact of the pandemic, Enviva provided sponsorship dollars to Camp Community College in 2021 to help fund the Workforce Development Program. Additionally, Enviva has long been a supporter of the Camp Community College’s Regional Warehouse and Distribution Training Facility and continues to work closely with the Regional Workforce Development Council, Camp Community College, and other local workforce development projects to provide input on the type of training needed to secure careers in manufacturing. Enviva’s Senior Community Relations Manager for the Mid-Atlantic, Chris Brown, plays an active role in the community. Brown is currently a board member and the Chair of the Camp Community College Foundation Board, a board member of the Smart Beginnings Western Tidewater, and a member of the Franklin-Southampton Wellness Coalition, Franklin-Southampton Chamber of Commerce, and the Regional Workforce Development Council.

“At Enviva, our people are our greatest asset, and the communities where we live and work are a huge part of this. We are immensely proud that our involvement has helped to boost and strengthen the Franklin and Southampton communities,” stated Brown. “A special thanks to all the local partners in the Franklin-Southampton area. I have seen firsthand how these community programs are making positive impacts in the lives of local citizens. On behalf of Enviva and members of our Southampton facility, we certainly appreciate being honored with this award by Camp Community College.”

On April 21, 2022, Dr. Glenn DuBoise, Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, along with the Board of Directors for the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education, presented Enviva with the award at the 16^th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy Luncheon at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.

About Enviva
Enviva (NYSE: EVA) is the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, a renewable and sustainable energy source that is produced by aggregating a natural resource, wood fiber, and processing it into a transportable form, wood pellets. Enviva sells a significant majority of its wood pellets through long-term, take-or-pay off-take contracts with creditworthy customers in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Japan. Enviva owns and operates 10 plants with a combined production capacity of approximately 6.2 million metric tons per year in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. In addition, Enviva exports wood pellets through its deep-water marine terminals at the Port of Chesapeake, Virginia, the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, and the Port of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and from third-party deep-water marine terminals in Savannah, Georgia, Mobile, Alabama, and Panama City, Florida.

To learn more about Enviva please visit our website at www.envivabiomass.com. Follow Enviva on social media @Enviva.

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New innovative technology fleet introduced in California

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) announced today the introduction of 10 net-zero emission refrigeration trailers to its fleet at the company’s Gilroy, CA distribution center. Through a partnership with Advanced Energy Machines (AEM), the Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) are solar-supported electric refrigeration solutions that are capable of supporting our foodservice distribution needs and have the capability of maintaining temperatures down to minus 20 degrees F.

As part of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitment, PFG is proud to make the shift towards innovative and sustainable technologies as the California Air Reso Board (CARB) continues its plan to impose zero-emission requirements on TRUs operated and sold in California by the end of 2029.

“With this first wave of all-electric PFG TRUs, we take an important step to cutting down the greenhouse gas emissions from our trucks and trailers and achieving our ESG commitment of reducing power consumption intensity by 20 percent by 2030,” said Craig Hoskins, president and chief operating officer, Performance Food Group. “Operationally, adding new technologies to our fleet gives us the opportunity to take an extended look at how we run our business and to find added efficiencies, which will allow us to provide better value to our customers.”

Since the introduction of the net zero-emission TRUs in June 2021, PFG estimates the use of more than 6,500 gallons of diesel fuel has been eliminated reducing the Gilroy distribution center’s carbon footprint by 73 tons. The all-electric TRUs have accumulated more than 13,000 hours of run time, driven more than 100,000 miles and completed more than 1,000 routes with more than 12,000 deliveries. PFG plans to continue its carbon footprint reduction efforts by introducing more all-electric TRUs to its fleet over the next two years.

About Performance Food Group Company

Performance Food Group is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America with more than 150 locations in the U.S. and parts of Canada. Founded and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, PFG, and our family of companies, market and deliver quality food and related products to 300,000+ locations including independent and chain restaurants; businesses, schools and healthcare facilities; vending and office coffee service distributors; and big box retailers, theaters and convenience stores. PFG’s success as a Fortune 200 company is achieved through our more than 30,000 dedicated associates committed to building strong relationships with the valued customers, suppliers and communities we serve. To learn more about PFG, visit pfgc.com.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Petrochemical Market (By Type & Region): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global petrochemical market is forecasted to reach US$872.14 billion in 2026, experiencing growth at a CAGR of 6.20 % during the period spanning from 2022 to 2026.

Growth in the global petrochemical market was supported by factors such as rising population, growing demand for plastics, accelerating production of natural gas, abundant raw material availability in the Middle East and increasing demand from packaging industry. However, the market growth is expected to be restrained by rising crude oil prices, rising environmental concerns.

The global petrochemical market by type can be segmented as follows: polypropylene, benzene, toluene and polyethylene. Polyethylene is widely used in consumer goods industry ranging from fashion apparel to sports goods to toys, due to its ability to handle physical stress.

The global polyethylene market by type can be segmented as follows: Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). In 2021, the dominant share of the market was being held by LLDPE, followed by LDPE and HDPE.

The global petrochemical market by region can be segmented as follows: Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. The largest share of the market was being held by Asia Pacific, followed by North America, and Europe. Factors such as increasing demand from end use industries, economic development and capacity additions helped in boosting market growth.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the global petrochemical market negatively. Travel restrictions, dwindling prices of oil & gas, production cuts, and growing requirement for chemicals and refined products hindered the growth of the market for petrochemicals.

The competitive landscape of the market, along with the company profiles of leading players (Exxon Mobil Corporation, Chevron Corporation, BASF SE, China National Petroleum Corporation, DOW Chemical Company and LyondellBasell Industries N.V. ) are also presented in detail.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Market Overview

1.1 Petrochemical

1.1.1 Petrochemical- Introduction

1.2 Groups of Petrochemicals

1.3 Primary Petrochemicals

1.3.1 Olefin Derivatives

1.3.2 Aromatic derivatives

1.3.2 Methanol

1.4 Intermediates and derivatives

1.5 Petrochemical Production Process

2. Impact of COVID-19

2.1 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Petrochemicals Market

2.2 Change in Demand from Key End-use Sectors

2.3 Plunging Crude Oil Prices

2.4 Feedstock Supply and Product Demand Imbalances

2.5 Post-COVID Scenario

3. Market Analysis

3.1 Global Petrochemical Market Forecast by Value

3.2 Global Petrochemical Market by Region

3.3 Global Petrochemical Market by Type

3.3.1 Global Polypropylene Market Forecast by Value

3.3.2 Global Benzene Market Forecast by Value

3.3.3 Global Toluene Market Forecast by Value

3.3.4 Global Polyethylene Market Forecast by Value

3.4 Global Polyethylene Market Demand by End Use

3.5 Global Polyethylene Market by Type

3.5.1 Global Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Market Forecast by Value

3.5.2 Global Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Market Forecast by Value

3.5.3 Global High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Market Forecast by Value

3.6 Global Polyethylene Production by Geography

3.6.1 Global Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Production by Geography

3.6.2 Global Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Production by Geography

3.7 Global Petrochemical Forecast by Production Capacity

3.8 Global Petrochemical Production Capacity Forecast by Type

3.8.1 Global Ethylene Forecast by Production Capacity

3.8.2 Global Methanol Forecast by Production Capacity

3.8.3 Global Propylene Forecast by Production Capacity

3.8.4 Global Benzene Forecast by Production Capacity

3.8.5 Global Toluene Forecast by Production Capacity

3.9 Global Petrochemical Production Capacity by Region

4. Regional Market Analysis

4.1 Asia Pacific

4.2 North America

4.2.1 The US Ethylene Market Forecast by Value

4.2.2 The US Propylene Market Forecast by Value

4.2.3 The US Benzene Market Forecast by Value

4.2.4 The US Toluene Market Forecast by Value

4.3 Europe

4.4 Latin America

4.5 Middle East & Africa

5. Market Dynamics

5.1 Growth Drivers

5.1.1 Rising Population

5.1.2 Growing Demand For Plastics

5.1.3 Accelerating Production of Natural Gas

5.1.4 Abundant Raw Material Availability in the Middle East

5.1.5 Increasing Demand from End Use Industries

5.2 Key Trends & Developments

5.2.1 Economic Development

5.2.2 Capacity Additions

5.2.3 Digitalization

5.3 Challenges

5.3.1 Rising Crude Oil Prices

5.3.2 Environmental Concerns

6. Competitive Landscape

6.1 Global Market

6.1.1 Revenue Comparison- Key Players

6.1.2 Market Capitalization Comparison- Key Players

6.1.3 Research and Development Expenses- Key Players

7. Company Profiles

7.1 Business Overview

7.2 Financial Overview

7.3 Business Strategies

• BASF SE
• Chevron Corporation
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• DOW Chemical Company
• China National Petroleum Corporation
• LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/4j14xk

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TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Cypress Environmental Partners, L.P., (NYSE: CELP) (“Cypress”) reported that an affiliate of Argonaut Private Equity, which is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has acquired 100% of Cypress’s senior secured debt from the seven existing lenders.

As previously reported, Cypress, with the support of its lenders, engaged Piper Sandler & Co. to solicit potential debt and equity investors to submit proposals to recapitalize Cypress in advance of the May 31, 2022 maturity date of Cypress’s credit facility. Cypress and its lenders worked together to ensure business continuity and normal operations for Cypress’s customers and employees. Piper Sandler reported the results of this extensive marketing process to the board of directors of Cypress’s general partner and made a recommendation regarding which proposal was superior. Cypress’s board of directors and the lenders independently agreed with this recommendation. Cypress plans to pursue a court-supervised restructuring with the support of Argonaut, the new senior secured lender.

The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) continues to monitor trading in Cypress’s common units for compliance with the NYSE’s requirement of a $15 million market capitalization over 30 trading days; the failure to satisfy this requirement would result in immediate suspension and commencement of delisting procedures. It is highly likely that Cypress’s common units would be delisted from the NYSE in the event of a restructuring proceeding. Such a proceeding would also likely lead to Cypress’s common and preferred equity (including accrued and unpaid distributions) having no value, given the amount of Cypress’s senior secured debt, which is currently $58.1 million. Further, Cypress would likely initiate the deregistration process with the Securities and Exchange Commission and, following completion of that process, its common units would no longer be publicly traded, and Cypress’s public disclosure obligations would cease.

CEO PERSPECTIVES

“The Piper Sandler team did a thorough job, approaching approximately one hundred parties. I want to thank our board of directors, who have been heavily engaged in helping us evaluate alternatives to recapitalize Cypress. Argonaut is a highly respected Tulsa, Oklahoma based private equity firm that we have known since inception. In 2020 Cypress had discussions with Argonaut about potentially investing in Cypress. Steve Mitchell, Argonaut’s CEO and Managing Director, is a highly regarded successful investor and has been a friend for over a decade. Argonaut had been interested in the inspection industry for several years and cares deeply about our employees, customers, and community. Our board of directors is pleased that Argonaut is interested in recapitalizing Cypress and growing its business, and that Argonaut is committed to the Tulsa community. Regrettably, our equity holders will lose their investment, including insiders (management, board, and individuals that control the general partner) who own ~ 76% of our equity (common and preferred units) and remain fully aligned with the minority unitholders. The pandemic drove a steep decline in our business that left us with too much debt. Additionally, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) litigation that swept through the inspection industry over the last several years has been expensive and time consuming for our customers, our competitors, and Cypress. Considering this is a people-intensive business, Argonaut has requested that some of Cypress’s current insiders co-invest with them as minority investors,” said Peter C. Boylan III, Chairman, President, and CEO.

“Pete and the leadership team have built a great business that offers excellent paying jobs in Tulsa and in over 40 states, serving blue chip customers. Cypress enjoyed its best year ever in 2019 prior to COVID and the collapse in energy prices. The FLSA litigation impacting the entire inspection industry and its customers is unfortunate but was not unique to Cypress. A combination of these events left them with too much debt and the need for recapitalization. Argonaut has been interested in this industry for several years and we looked at several other acquisition opportunities over the years. As the new senior secured lender, we look forward to expeditiously working with Cypress’s management, board of directors, and advisors on a court-supervised restructuring. We plan to have Cypress emerge with a strong balance sheet that will position them for growth. We remain committed to the Tulsa community and working with the talented management and employees,” said Steve Mitchell.

ABOUT CYPRESS ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERS, L.P.

Cypress Environmental Partners, L.P. is a master limited partnership that provides essential environmental services to the utility and energy industries, including pipeline & infrastructure inspection, NDE testing, and in-line integrity support services throughout the United States. Cypress also provides environmental services to upstream and midstream energy companies and their vendors in North Dakota, including water treatment, hydrocarbon recovery, and disposal into EPA Class II injection wells to protect our groundwater. Cypress works closely with its customers to help them protect people, property, and the environment, and to assist their compliance with increasingly complex and strict rules and regulations. Cypress is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

This press release may contain or incorporate by reference forward-looking statements as defined under the federal securities laws regarding Cypress Environmental Partners, L.P., including projections, estimates, forecasts, plans and objectives. Although management believes that expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to be correct. In addition, these statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other assumptions that are difficult to predict and may be beyond Cypress's control. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, Cypress's actual results may vary materially from what management forecasted, anticipated, estimated, projected or expected.

The key risk factors that may have a direct bearing on Cypress's results of operations and financial condition are described in detail in the "Risk Factors" section of Cypress's most recently filed annual report and subsequently filed quarterly reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are encouraged to closely consider the disclosures and risk factors contained in Cypress's annual and quarterly reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak as of the date of this announcement. Cypress undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Information contained in this press release is unaudited and subject to change.

About Argonaut Private Equity

Founded in 2002, Argonaut Private Equity is a Tulsa-based private equity firm with more than $2 billion of capital deployed in direct investments across the manufacturing and industrials sectors. Argonaut partners with companies to develop a strategy for accelerating growth and enhancing operations. In January, Argonaut held the first close for Argonaut Private Equity Fund V, continuing its history of generating attractive investment returns through a disciplined approach and aligning interests with those of its investors and business partners.

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DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in Silicon Carbide technology, will conduct a conference call and audio webcast to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2022 results and business outlook on May 4, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

After the close of the market on May 4, and prior to the conference call, Wolfspeed will issue a copy of the earnings press release via Business Wire. The press release may also be viewed on Wolfspeed’s website at http://www.wolfspeed.com/.

To listen to a live webcast of the call, simply go to http://investor.wolfspeed.com/events.cfm and follow the login instructions. The recorded webcast will also be available at the site for replay.

About Wolfspeed:

Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption of Silicon Carbide and GaN technologies. We provide industry-leading solutions for efficient energy consumption and a sustainable future. Wolfspeed’s product families include Silicon Carbide materials, power devices and RF devices targeted for various applications such as electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, renewable energy and storage, and aerospace and defense. We unleash the power of possibilities through hard work, collaboration and a passion for innovation. Learn more at www.wolfspeed.com.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) (the “Company”) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Swire Pacific Offshore Holdings Limited (“SPO”), a subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited (HKSE: 0019.HK and 0087.HK), effective April 22, 2022. The completion of the SPO acquisition adds 50 vessels to the fleet and creates the world’s leading OSV operator.

Quintin Kneen, Tidewater’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to announce the closing of this acquisition and we are excited to welcome our new employees and customers to Tidewater. This acquisition marks the completion of another important milestone in the strengthening of Tidewater’s leadership position in the OSV industry as we capitalize on the recovery of the offshore vessel market.”

About Tidewater

Tidewater owns and operates one of the largest fleets of offshore support vessels in the industry, with more than 65 years of experience supporting offshore energy exploration, production, generation and offshore wind activities worldwide.

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In accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Tidewater notes that certain statements set forth in this press release contain certain forward-looking statements which reflect our current view with respect to future events and future financial performance. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical fact. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, and our future results of operations could differ materially from our historical results or current expectations reflected by such forward-looking statements. Investors should carefully consider the risk factors described in detail in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, most recent Form 10-Q, and in similar sections of other filings made by the Company with the SEC from time to time. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Forward-looking statements and written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or its representatives after the date of this release are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this paragraph and in other reports filed by the Company with the SEC.

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• Projected transaction supports efforts to accelerate expansion of a diversified portfolio of high-quality microbial-based solutions for growers around the world by further enhancing Bayer’s biologics strategy of tapping into the open innovation ecosystem
• Biologics segment expected to continue rapid growth for the next decade with potential to develop transformative solutions addressing the challenges of climate change, complementary to traditional chemistries
• Follow-on multi-year strategic collaboration with Ginkgo will focus acquired Joyn and Bayer technologies and expertise in nitrogen optimization, carbon sequestration and next generation crop protection; capitalize on success of Joyn Bio joint venture.

MONHEIM, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bayer today announced that the company is pursuing an agreement whereby Ginkgo Bioworks will acquire Bayer’s West Sacramento Biologics Research & Development (R&D) site and internal discovery and lead optimization platform. The contemplated transaction, projected to close before the end of 2022 pending final negotiation of the agreement terms and subject to regulatory approvals, would also bring Joyn Bio’s nitrogen-fixing technologies to Bayer, successfully closing the joint venture created between Leaps by Bayer and Ginkgo Bioworks in 2017. Ginkgo Bioworks will become a multi-year microbial strategic partner with Bayer in their work to develop biological solutions in fields like nitrogen optimization, carbon sequestration, and next generation crop protection.

The transaction will enable Bayer to expand its leading biologicals position, strengthen its access to key enabling technology in synthetic biology, and maintain Bayer’s role as the preferred research, development, and commercial partner in the biologics segment.

“Bayer’s work in the rapidly growing biologics space is an essential part of our commitment to sustainability and providing effective climate-smart products like nitrogen fixing and optimization technologies,” said Bob Reiter, Head of R&D for Bayer’s Crop Science Division. “Our work with Ginkgo will accelerate our biologicals pipeline by leveraging Bayer’s expertise in bringing reliable and effective biological products to market against Ginkgo’s synthetic biology research engine – now enhanced by an expanded ag biologics research and development platform – and help Bayer continue to expand our biologics product range to create tailored solutions for additional crops.”

This strategic shift to an exclusively external biologics research discovery pipeline with leading partners will activate the international open innovation ecosystem and equip Bayer to better leverage its proven capability in commercializing biologicals to create category-leading products that meet the growing need for climate-smart and sustainable options that complement traditional chemistries.

“This is an exciting time for biologicals and Bayer understands that development of the next generation of biological products must be accelerated to help growers face the challenges of climate change and food security as well as to meet the demands of sustainability,” said Benoit Hartmann, Senior Vice President and Head of Biologics, Crop Science Division. “Leading Bayer biologics products like Serenade and BioRise 2 are already being used by growers across the world to reduce their use of products associated with higher greenhouse gas emissions and improve yields. We expect that in the coming decade biologicals as an industry will continue to grow rapidly, and we are ready to leverage our expertise, experience, and resources to not only maintain, but expand on our leadership position in biologicals with a diverse set of leading partners.”

The R&D platform of Joyn Bio is intended to join forces with Ginkgo Bioworks along with Bayer’s West Sacramento R&D platform through this transaction upon the projected close before the end of the year. Joyn’s successful developments in the exploration of the potential of synthetic biology in nitrogen fixation and other projects will be brought together with Bayer’s proven biologics development and optimization platform under one roof in order to strengthen biologicals discovery and development and enable accelerated work on sustainable breakthrough technologies for agriculture.

“Ginkgo is an established and growing leader in synthetic biology and we are now bringing the success that we’ve demonstrated in other complex, regulated industries to agriculture through the acquisition of the Bayer Biologics West Sacramento Site along with its discovery and lead optimization platforms, and continuing to build on the work of our joint venture with Bayer, Joyn Bio,” said Jason Kelly, CEO and cofounder of Ginkgo Bioworks. “We want agricultural biological development to be as simple and efficient as programming a computer, and by combining Ginkgo’s expertise in biologics early discovery and development with Bayer and Joyn’s platforms, we will be able to offer effective paths to market for Bayer’s Biologics division.”

Bayer Biologicals offer benefits to growers through dependable tailored solutions both in organic and conventional grower operations. In addition to pest management capabilities, biological solutions can be used to improve soil, root, and plant health to provide increased yield and quality in many crops. The enhanced range of choices available to growers with biologicals provide complementary ways of managing pests and diseases together with traditional chemistries - often while boosting crop efficiency - making them a perfect fit in modern integrated agriculture management programs.

About Bayer

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to help people and planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to drive sustainable development and generate a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2021, the Group employed around 100,000 people and had sales of 44.1 billion euros. R&D expenses before special items amounted to 5.3 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com.

About Ginkgo

Ginkgo is building a platform to enable customers to program cells as easily as we can program computers. The company's platform is enabling biotechnology applications across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to industrial chemicals to pharmaceuticals. Ginkgo has also actively supported a number of COVID-19 response efforts, including K-12 pooled testing, vaccine manufacturing optimization and therapeutics discovery. For more information, visit www.ginkgobioworks.com.

About Joyn Bio

Joyn Bio is a joint venture founded by Bayer and Ginkgo Bioworks developing probiotics for plants to provide growers with next generation solutions to their biggest challenges. Joyn Bio’s first area of focus will be on engineering microbes that provide cereal crops with their nitrogen needs to reduce agriculture’s reliance on nitrogen fertilizer and its environmental impact. Joyn Bio brings together microbiologists, synthetic biologists, plant scientists, and ecologists at its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts and its plant research facility in West Sacramento, California. For more information, visit www.joynbio.com.

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ABERDEEN, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KNOT Offshore Partners LP (NYSE:KNOP) (“the Partnership”) plans to release its financial results for the First Quarter of 2022 before opening of the market on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

The Partnership also plans to host a conference call on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) to discuss the results for the First Quarter of 2022. All unitholders and interested parties are invited to listen to the live conference call by choosing from the following options:

• By dialing 1-844-200-6205 from the US, dialing 1-833-950-0062 from Canada or 1-929-526-1599 if outside North America – please join the KNOT Offshore Partners LP call using access code 515296.
• By accessing the webcast, which will be available through the Partnership’s website: www.knotoffshorepartners.com.

Our First Quarter 2022 Earnings Presentation will also be available at www.knotoffshorepartners.com prior to the conference call start time.

The conference call will be recorded and remain available until May 19, 2022. This recording can be accessed following the live call by dialing 1-866-813-9403 from the US, dialing 1-226-828-7578 from Canada, or 44-204-525-0658 if outside North America, and entering the replay access code 353689.

About KNOT Offshore Partners LP

KNOT Offshore Partners LP owns, operates and acquires shuttle tankers primarily under long-term charters in the offshore oil production regions of the North Sea and Brazil. KNOT Offshore Partners LP is structured as a publicly traded master limited partnership but is classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and thus issues a Form 1099 to its unitholders, rather than a Form K-1. KNOT Offshore Partners LP’s common units trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KNOP”.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP
Gary Chapman
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, today announced that the Company will hold a webcast to review its second quarter fiscal 2022 results on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

To access the webcast, please visit the investor relations section of the Company's website: http://www.marinemax.com. The online replay will be available for a limited time beginning within one hour of the conclusion of the call.

The Company will release its second quarter fiscal 2022 financial results prior to the market open on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

During the call, it is possible that the Company may make public disclosure of material nonpublic information and may make forward-looking statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and financial condition.

About MarineMax

MarineMax is the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, selling new and used recreational boats, yachts and related marine products and services, as well as providing yacht brokerage and charter services. MarineMax has over 100 locations worldwide, including 79 retail dealership locations, which includes 31 marinas or storage operations. Through Fraser Yachts and Northrop and Johnson, the Company also is the largest superyacht services provider, operating locations across the globe. Cruisers Yachts, a MarineMax company, manufactures boats and yachts with sales through our select retail dealership locations and through independent dealers. Intrepid Powerboats, a MarineMax company, manufactures powerboats and sells through a direct-to-consumer model. MarineMax provides finance and insurance services through wholly owned subsidiaries and operates MarineMax Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The Company also operates Boatyard, a pioneering digital platform that enhances the boating experience. MarineMax is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company (NYSE: HZO). For more information, please visit www.marinemax.com.

Michael H. McLamb
Chief Financial Officer
727-531-1700

Media:
Abbey Heimensen
MarineMax, Inc.

Investors:
Dawn Francfort or Brad Cohen
ICR, LLC
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Lynch brings a decade of senior environmental consulting and powerful client management to the award-winning Momentum team

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentum – one of the nation’s most successful innovation consultancies that has assisted hundreds of clients in the deployment of more than $6 billion in energy and transportation technologies – is pleased to announce that Danielle Lynch has joined the #BuildMomentum team as a Client Manager. Lynch will manage client accounts, project deadlines, and deliverables across the Momentum team. She will provide strategic guidance to her clients as they navigate the public and private funding landscape.

Lynch is known throughout California’s State Capitol as a highly experienced and effective environmental consultant. She brings a decade of client management, project management, state government advocacy, and strategic planning experience to Momentum. At Environmental and Energy Consulting, she worked with clients to understand and address barriers to achieve their policy and funding goals. In collaboration with California policy-makers, state agencies, lobbyists, and stakeholders, she led efforts to develop, advocate for, and implement policy and budget bills to support her clients’ sustainability initiatives. Prior to that, she worked with some of California’s premier climate and social-justice organizations including West Valley Community Services, City of San Jose, Boys & Girls Club, and the American Red Cross.

Lynch excels at finding the right solutions for the right clients. “What really attracted me to Momentum is having the opportunity to sit down with a client, dissect what it is that they're trying to accomplish, and design a comprehensive and unique strategy to help them reach and maximize the opportunity that's in front of them,” Lynch said.

“Danielle brings a level of relationship building, professionalism, and strategic leadership that significantly expands Momentum’s ability to deliver success for our clients,” Momentum Vice President This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. said. “We are excited for her to help transform and evolve our clients’ approach to innovation campaigns as they seek to demonstrate and deploy clean- and zero-emission technology.”

Founded in 2005, Momentum has rapidly grown to be one of the most sought-after technology demonstration and commercialization partners in the United States. The company has designed and developed more than $6 billion in innovation campaigns in partnership with over 500 clients, from Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, Volvo, and Schneider Electric to demonstration partners at Port of Long Beach, Ontario Airport, Port of Stockton, and the University of California. Along the way, the company has assisted hundreds of startups in developing early-stage funding and attracting and developing strategic customers. The fast-growing, employee-owned company was recently acknowledged by Sacramento Business Journal as one of the best places to work in Sacramento.

Krysta Scripter
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SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#distributedenergy--Leap, a leading provider of energy market access, and National Grid, one of the largest energy companies in the world, today announced a pilot project to provide Demand Response (DR) using Leap’s distributed energy software platform. The collaboration will help National Grid reduce electricity consumption at four of its New York City offices during times when conservation is most critical to the regional electric grid.

With Leap’s help, National Grid will participate in the New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO’s) Special Case Resources (SCR) Program at Grid’s Greenpoint, Forest Avenue, Farmers Boulevard and Gulf Avenue locations. These facilities will also participate in Consolidated Edison’s Commercial System Relief Program (CSRP) and/or Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP), as each location is in Con Edison’s electricity service area. Each site will provide capacity, and, if needed, load reduction to help balance the electric grid.

“National Grid is proud to lead by example by reducing energy consumption to help work towards New York’s ambitious climate targets,” said Shri Madhusudhan, Head of Operations Support, NY at National Grid. “Energy efficiency is the first pillar in National Grid’s Clean Energy Vision: A fossil-free future for cleanly heating homes and businesses. Building energy systems and other distributed assets on the grid have an essential role to play in the interactive energy system of the future. Leap’s platform makes it easy for building owners to achieve savings while supporting a cleaner, more resilient electric grid.”

Leap simplifies access to energy markets and enables dynamic, market-driven participation in grid services such as demand response. Leap’s universal API and automated technology platform enables distributed energy resources (DERs) such as thermostats, EV charges, HVAC systems, and more to respond to real-time pricing signals, contributing crucial flexibility to the stressed grid. By aggregating flexible loads from an array of DERs, Leap allows grid operators like NYISO to efficiently utilize distributed demand side resources to balance the grid. This also leads to cleaner air by reducing reliance on fossil-fueled “peaker” plants that are commonly activated when energy demand is high.

“This pilot project will help reduce New York’s dependency on the least efficient and most expensive electrical generation options, increase grid stability, and bring down the cost of electricity for all,” said Thomas Folker, Co-Founder and CEO of Leap. “This technology delivers substantial benefits to the grid and the environment.”

“We’re always looking for cutting-edge ways to bring more clean energy to the electric grid,” said Lisa Lambert, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at National Grid and Founder and President of National Grid Partners, the utility’s venture investment and innovation arm, which is an investor in Leap. “Leap’s platform provides an innovative way for energy consumers to provide a zero-carbon resource to energy markets.”

About Leap

Leap is the leading global platform for generating new value from grid-connected resources and devices through integration with energy markets. Leap does all of the heavy lifting, seamlessly connecting technology partners to high-value revenue streams and providing a simplified, automated access point for market participation with batteries, electric vehicle charging, smart thermostats, HVAC systems, industrial facilities, and other flexible assets. By making it easy for new distributed resources to participate in energy markets, Leap lays the groundwork for virtual power plants (VPP). Leap empowers its partners to provide resilient, zero-carbon capacity to the grid while strengthening engagement with their customers through new value streams. Leap is a privately held company with offices in San Francisco and the Netherlands.

About National Grid

About National Grid: National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. National Grid is transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

For more information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, friend us on Facebook, and find our photos on Instagram.

About National Grid Partners

National Grid Partners (NGP) is the venture investment and innovation arm of National Grid plc., one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. NGP invests for strategic and financial impact and leads companywide disruptive innovation efforts. The organization provides a multi-functional approach to building startups, including innovation (new business creation), pathfinding and incubation, corporate venture capital, business development and venture acceleration. NGP is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has offices in Boston, London, and New York. Visit ngpartners.com or follow us at www.twitter.com/@ngpartners and www.linkedin.com/showcase/national-grid-partners.

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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE: NOG) (“NOG” or the “Company”) announced today that it plans to issue its earnings release with respect to first quarter 2022 financial and operating results on Thursday, May 5, 2022, after the market closes. Additionally, the Company will host a conference call on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

Those wishing to listen to the conference call may do so via phone or the Company’s webcast.

ABOUT NORTHERN OIL AND GAS

NOG is a company with a primary strategy of investing in non-operated minority working and mineral interests in oil & gas properties, with a core area of focus in the premier basins within the United States.

More information about NOG can be found at www.NorthernOil.com.

Mike Kelly, CFA
Chief Strategy Officer
(952) 476-9800
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MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$LMR.V #graphite--Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has received approvals from Quebec’s Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (“MFFP”) to start with its infill and step-out exploration drilling program at its wholly-owned La Loutre graphite project, located within the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (KZA) First Nations territory within the Outaouais and Laurentides regions, 180 kilometers northwest of Montreal.

At this stage, Lomiko intends to keep building on the results of the positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for the La Loutre property, issued on July 29, 2021, and to do so with a focus on stakeholder engagement processes. As the Company’s vision is to develop its projects into production, it is taking early steps towards an eventual Pre-Feasibility Study. Lomiko intends to de-risk the La Loutre project and increase confidence in its mineral resource estimates as it further defines the quantity and quality of the resource via the exploration program which will also serve to test the extremities of the deposits.

The Company is also pleased to have added Anne L. Chabot as strategic advisor to management on our work with First Nations engagement, supported by Lee Arden Lewis as Independent Director of the Board. Ms. Chabot possesses over 25 years of experience working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, agencies and community groups, including a number of prominent political organizations like the Assembly of First Nations and the Chiefs of Ontario. Importantly, she works directly with a number of First Nations communities advocating for their rights on land and resource development. She has developed a reputation for being trustworthy and reliable and for her ability to bring solutions to diverse perspectives. She is guided by the vision of her father, John Clarence Chabot, to bring prosperity and self reliance to First Nations, based on principles of mutual respect, trust, kindness and truth.

Lomiko’s strategic advisors also include Normand Champigny, CEO and Director of Quebec Precious Metals.

Belinda Labatte, CEO and Director stated: “Our team is pleased to have received the requisite permits to start with the infill and extension drill program at the La Loutre graphite project. We also appreciate the ongoing engagement that is required with our communities as we move forward with this exploration program and the future studies of this project and so we are thrilled to work with Anne Chabot. We are eager to work in Quebec with our communities and First Nations, and implement our strategy and path forward as a people-first company and an operator of choice in the development of La Loutre and our other future projects.”

Ms. Labatte continued: “We are very encouraged by the recent news of major car manufacturers developing battery production capacities in Quebec and North America. We are working as a responsible environmental steward in the region and intend to become a meaningful and vital part of the supply chain, including the promotion of new-economy job prospects in the development of our project to be used in battery production for Quebec, Canadian, and North American solutions. The exploration program is funded entirely with Canadian flow through financing.”

About the La Loutre exploration program

The planned comprehensive drill program will feature approximately 130 holes or 18,000 meters in the Electric Vehicles (“EV”) Zone and Battery Zone. Please refer to Figure 1 for details. The PEA confirmed that the EV and Battery Zones are sources of mineral material that, when processed, would yield concentrated graphite of high purity over 95% graphitic carbon (Cg). Estimated mineral resources are shown in Table 1 and PEA pit constrained mineral material is shown in Table 2. For the full results please refer to the Preliminary Economic Analysis (PEA) available on the Company’s website at: www.lomiko.com.

Lomiko has commissioned Breakaway Consulting of Québec to design and operate the 2022 exploration drilling program at the La Loutre project and the drilling is being performed by Fusion Drilling. Lomiko expects to mobilize to the site and start drilling as soon as possible subject to weather conditions and anticipates that the drilling program will take 4 to 5 months to complete. The Company will continue the work of listening to and meeting with local communities both in person and in virtual meetings prior to, during and after the drilling is completed.

Table 1 La Loutre Mineral Resource Estimate

Notes:

1. Resources are reported using the 2014 CIM Definition Standards and were estimated using the 2019 CIM Best Practices Guidelines.
2. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Reserves.
3. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
4. The Mineral Resource has been confined by a “reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction” pit using the following assumptions: Exchange Rate C$1.00 = US$0.75; Weighted average price of graphite of US$ 916/tonne; 100% payable; Offsite costs including transportation and insurance of CDN$37.42/tonne; a 1.5% NSR royalty; Metallurgical recoveries of 95%.
5. Pit slope angles are 45º below overburden, 20o in overburden.
6. The specific gravity of the deposit is 2.86 in unmineralized and low-grade zones and 2.78 in high-grade zones (within solids above a 4% Graphite grade).

Table 2 La Loutre In-Pit Mineral Materials breakdown

About Lomiko Metals Inc.

Lomiko Metals has a new vision and a new strategy in new energy. Lomiko represents a company with purpose: a people-first company where we can manifest a world of abundant renewable energy with Canadian and Quebec critical minerals for a solution in North America. Our goal is to create a new energy future in Canada where we will grow the critical minerals workforce, become a valued partner and neighbour with the communities in which we operate, and provide a secure and responsibly sourced supply of critical minerals.

The Company holds a 100% interest in its La Loutre graphite development in southern Quebec. The La Loutre project site is located within the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (KZA) First Nations territory. The KZA First Nations are part of the Algonquin Nation and the KZA territory is situated within the Outaouais and Laurentides regions.​ Located 180 kilometres northwest of Montreal, the property consists of 1 large, continuous block with 48 minerals claims totaling 2,867 hectares (28.7km²). Lomiko Metals published a July 29, 2021 Preliminary Economic Estimate (PEA) which indicated the project had a 15-year mine life producing per year 100,000 tonnes of the graphite concentrate at 95%Cg or a total of 1.5Mt of the graphite concentrate. This report was prepared as National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for Lomiko Metals Inc. by Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc., Hemmera Envirochem Inc., Moose Mountain Technical Services, and Metpro Management Inc., collectively the Report Authors.

Lomiko is working with Critical Elements Lithium Corporation towards earning its 70% stake in the Bourier Project as per the options agreement announced on April 27^th, 2021. The Bourier project site is located near Nemaska Lithium and Critical Elements south-east of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory in Quebec which consists of 203 claims, for a total ground position of 10,252.20 hectares (102.52 km2), in Canada’s lithium triangle near the James Bay region of Quebec that has historically housed lithium deposits and mineralization trends.

Mr. Mike Petrina, Project Manager, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure in this news release.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about the Company; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be "forward-looking information" (“FLI”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are FLI and can be identified by the use of statements that include words such as "anticipates", "plans", "continues", "estimates", "expects", "may", "will", "projects", "predicts", “proposes”, "potential", "target", "implement", “scheduled”, "intends", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar words or expressions. FLI in this new release includes, but is not limited to: the Company’s objective to become a responsible supplier of critical minerals, exploration of the Company’s projects, including expected costs of exploration and timing to achieve certain milestones, including timing for completion of exploration programs; the Company’s ability to successfully fund, or remain fully funded for the implementation of its business strategy and for exploration of any of its projects (including from the capital markets); any anticipated impacts of COVID-19 on the Company’s business objectives or projects, the Company's financial position or operations, and the expected timing of announcements in this regard. FLI involves known and unknown risks, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially. This FLI reflects the Company’s current views about future events, and while considered reasonable by the Company at this time, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that they will accurately reflect actual results. Assumptions upon which such FLI is based include, without limitation: current market for critical minerals; current technological trends; the business relationship between the Company and its business partners; ability to implement its business strategy and to fund, explore, advance and develop each of its projects, including results therefrom and timing thereof; the ability to operate in a safe and effective manner; uncertainties related to receiving and maintaining exploration, environmental and other permits or approvals in Quebec; any unforeseen impacts of COVID-19; impact of increasing competition in the mineral exploration business, including the Company’s competitive position in the industry; general economic conditions, including in relation to currency controls and interest rate fluctuations.

The FLI contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, the “Forward-Looking Statements” section contained in the Company’s most recent management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A), which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and on the investor presentation on its website. All FLI in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

On behalf of the Board,
Belinda Labatte
CEO and Director, Lomiko Metals Inc.

For more information, please contact:
Kimberly Darlington
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ranger Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:RNGR) (the “Company”) will report first quarter 2022 financial and operating results after the market closes for trading on April 28, 2022. Following the announcement, the Company’s management will host a first quarter 2022 earnings conference call in the morning of April 29, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time (8:30 a.m. Central time).

Interested parties are invited to participate on the call by dialing 1-833-255-2829, or 1-412-902-6710 for international calls, (request to join the Ranger Energy Services call) or via the Company’s website at www.rangerenergy.com. A replay of the conference call will be available following the call and can be accessed from www.rangerenergy.com.

About Ranger Energy Services, Inc.

Ranger is one of the largest providers of high specification mobile rig well services, cased hole wireline services, and ancillary services in the U.S. oil and gas industry. Our services facilitate operations throughout the lifecycle of a well, including the completion, production, maintenance, intervention, workover and abandonment phases.

For further information, please direct all inquiries to:
Ranger Energy Services, Inc.
J. Brandon Blossman, (713) 935-8900
Chief Financial Officer
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With plans for over 450 MW of onsite solar and storage, the projects will allow Stream to significantly reduce emissions across its national portfolio

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Catalyze, a leading clean energy transition company that develops, builds, owns and operates solar, battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging systems for commercial and industrial customers, and Stream Realty Partners, a full-service commercial real estate firm, announced today a Master Framework Agreement (MFA) to jointly develop on-site renewable energy solutions on all of Stream’s industrial owned properties nationwide. The MFA supports the firm’s goals to alleviate strain on power infrastructure by providing the grid system with sustainable power generation.

Catalyze and Stream will deploy solar, battery storage, and EV charging solutions across Stream’s development pipeline of over 40 million square feet, equivalent to over 450 megawatts of on-site solar and battery storage projects. Catalyze and Stream are initially considering 42 properties across the United States, in markets including California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, and aim to deploy fleet EV chargers at many of the properties over the next few years.

“As the real estate industry moves ESG to the top of its priority list, owners are seeking simple, cost-efficient ways to integrate clean energy solutions and reduce emissions across entire portfolios,” said Steve Luker, Catalyze CEO. “We’re proud to collaborate with Stream Realty Partners to demonstrate that leveraging technology, innovative contracting, and vertically integrated capabilities can make it easy and profitable to meet ESG and operational goals.”

Commercial real estate owners and developers have an enormous opportunity to reduce emissions and operating costs by implementing clean energy solutions, but regulatory, financial and technical complexities are proving challenges to more widespread adoption. This partnership enables Catalyze to de-risk Stream’s costs and supply chains and accelerate construction across the pipeline, allowing for more rapid clean energy development and emissions reductions.

“Our partnership with Catalyze makes it effective and profitable to streamline deployment of clean energy solutions across our growing pipeline of industrial facilities, while supporting the power grid throughout our industrial portfolio,” said Adam Jackson, Chief Investment Officer and Chairman of the ESG Committee for Stream. “Catalyze’s vertical integration, financial capabilities, and national expertise make them an ideal clean energy transition partner for our mission of addressing emissions at scale across our national portfolio. “

About Catalyze

Catalyze is a leading national independent power producer (IPP) that develops, constructs, owns, and operates integrated renewable assets, and combines its proprietary technologies, financial strength, and battery and electric vehicle savvy to deliver standardized, yet configurable systems that meet their partners’ unique needs. These offerings enable commercial and industrial property owners, operating companies, and their customers to extract greater value from their assets, take increased responsibility and ownership of their energy profile, and ultimately become part of the clean energy transition. Catalyze owns two proprietary technologies – REenergyze™, an origination-to-operations software integration platform that helps accelerate and scale the nationwide adoption of commercial and industrial solar and storage, and SolarStrap™, a patented mounting technology to install rooftop panels, that preserves the integrity of vapor barriers.

Catalyze is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with offices in California, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas, and is backed by leading energy investors EnCap Investments, L.P. and Yorktown Partners LLC. For more information, visit https://catalyze.energy/.

About Stream Realty Partners

Stream Realty Partners is a full-service commercial real estate firm with integrated offerings in leasing, property management, tenant representation, development, construction management, investment sales, and investment management services. Headquartered in Dallas, Stream is dedicated to sourcing acquisition and development opportunities for the firm and its clients. Since 1996, the company has grown to a staff of more than 1,100 professionals with offices in Atlanta, Austin, the Carolinas, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, Greater Los Angeles, Nashville, Northern Virginia, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Washington, D.C. Stream completes more than $5.8 billion in real estate transactions annually and is an active investor and developer across the nation. Visit www.streamrealty.com.

Carlos Villacis
Antenna Group for Catalyze
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National Director of Communications, Stream Realty Partners
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SWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global climate innovator Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), through its strategic brand Trane®, and luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group are collaborating to decarbonize the luxury retailer’s footprint through renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency, and refrigerant management. Leveraging recommendations from Trane’s customized energy decarbonization roadmap, Neiman Marcus Group is implementing significant change through major climate commitments and upgrades at stores across the country – efforts outlined in the company’s inaugural Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report, “Our Journey to Revolutionize Impact.”

Neiman Marcus Group has worked with Trane for years to help create energy-efficient, healthy, and comfortable spaces across its stores. Now, the companies are expanding their collaboration to achieve emissions reductions in line with Neiman Marcus Group’s sustainability goals, beginning with a quantitative portfolio-wide analysis to strategically identify the facilities and initiatives that will deliver the most impactful outcomes for Neiman Marcus Group, shoppers, and shareholders.

With a shared vision for creating a more sustainable and equitable future, the companies have each set ambitious, science-based targets focused on carbon emissions reductions against a 2019 baseline. The Neiman Marcus Group has committed to a 50% reduction in Scope 1 (direct) and 2 (indirect) emissions across their real estate portfolio by 2025, in addition to pledging 100% renewable energy use by 2030. Trane Technologies has a longstanding history as an industry leader for sustainability, and has made bold 2030 Sustainability Commitments that include its Gigaton Challenge which aims to eliminate one gigaton – one billion metric tons – of customers’ carbon emissions by 2030.

The companies recently marked a major milestone in Neiman Marcus Group’s decarbonization plans with an innovative installation at the retailer’s flagship Bergdorf Goodman Women’s Store in New York City. The 94-year-old historic landmark received an environmentally-friendly makeover, replacing its outdated HVAC equipment with two highly efficient chillers from Trane – using next-generation, low global warming potential refrigerant and enabling the site’s elimination of natural gas use effective Earth Day, April 22, 2022. The move will contribute to New York City’s goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 while keeping shoppers cool and comfortable.

“A critical part of Neiman Marcus Group’s journey to revolutionize impact is developing meaningful ESG goals, specifically around climate change. Our partnership with Trane represents the significant investment we are making across the organization to achieve these goals and decarbonize our operations,” said Chris Demuth, SVP of People Services, ESG, & Belonging, Neiman Marcus Group. “This electrification project has enabled us to improve the energy efficiency of this landmark building and transition it to renewable energy so that we can do our part to move New York City and the fashion industry toward a net-zero future by 2050.”

“Helping businesses achieve their sustainability and operational goals is what we do best,” said Donny Simmons, president, Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies. “We’re proud to play an important role in Neiman Marcus Group’s journey to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030. This is decarbonization in action, and we applaud Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman for taking bold steps to ensure a more sustainable world.”

Through its comprehensive decarbonization program, Trane is also completing decarbonization assessments at select Neiman Marcus stores, as well as energy-efficient improvements and upgrades to building automation systems, rooftop units, LED lighting, energy-conserving fixtures, and indoor air quality technology at Neiman Marcus stores in Dallas; Austin; San Francisco; Troy, Michigan; Pinnacle Point, Texas; Sunrise, Florida, and more.

Watch Neiman Marcus Group’s decarbonization in action at flagship Bergdorf Goodman Women’s Store in New York City, thanks to heavy lift from Trane.

About Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands, Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation. We have also set bold 2030 Sustainability Commitments for ourselves and our customers. Through our Gigaton Challenge, we have committed to reducing our customers’ carbon emissions by one gigaton – or, one billion metric tons – by the year 2030. For more on Trane Technologies, visit tranetechnologies.com.

About Trane

Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, ,energy-efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. For more information, please visit www.trane.com.

About The Neiman Marcus Group LLC

Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do for our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovating and our culture of Belonging guide our roadmap for Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences. As one of the largest multi-brand luxury retailers in the U.S., with the world's most desirable brand partners, we're delivering exceptional products and intelligent services, enabled by our investments in data and technology. Through the expertise of our 9,000+ associates, we deliver and scale a personalized luxury experience across our three channels of in-store, eCommerce, and remote selling. Our NMG|Way culture, powered by our people, combines individual talents into a collective strength to make life extraordinary. Our brands include Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus Last Call, and Horchow. For more information, visit http://www.neimanmarcusgroup.com/.

About Bergdorf Goodman

A New York landmark since 1901, Bergdorf Goodman represents the global pinnacle of style, service, and modern luxury. With its rich history of showcasing leading and emerging designers, the iconic store at 5th Avenue and 58th Street—the crossroads of fashion—is a singular destination for discerning customers around the world. BG.com expands on Bergdorf Goodman’s heritage, showcasing coveted collections for men and women in an unparalleled online shopping experience. Bergdorf Goodman is part of Neiman Marcus Group.

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Publishes New TCFD Report Assessing Climate Impact

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#csr--Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) today launched its 2021 Sustainability & Social Impact Report, which outlines recent advancements toward its ambitious sustainability goals. The report includes the Company’s new Climate Action & Net Zero Carbon transition and targets and introduces an enhanced framework to meet its ambition of Driving Social Impact, recognizing that environmental stewardship and social impact are interdependent and essential to protecting and enhancing the planet.

In addition to the 2021 Sustainability & Social Impact Report, Colgate also recently published its first report aligned with recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), highlighting the Company’s strategy to address the risks and opportunities related to climate change.

“At Colgate, we firmly believe that Sustainability & Social Impact go hand in hand. I am proud that our strategy prioritizes both sustainability and social impact initiatives so that we can empower communities across the globe to have brighter, healthier futures,” said Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer, Colgate-Palmolive. “By striving to make progress across our three key ambitions – Driving Social Impact, Helping Millions of Homes, and Preserving Our Environment – we can make a positive impact on all people, their pets and our planet.”

Advancing Sustainability

In 2021, Colgate achieved measurable steps toward its 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy, executing across 11 actions and more than 50 targets for building a more sustainable future. Top achievements include:

• Accelerating Action on Climate Change: In the report, Colgate announced the climate transition approach and targets to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 20% by 2025, by 42% by 2030, and reach Net Zero carbon emissions across the value chain by 2040.¹

• Eliminating Plastic Waste: As of December 31, 2021, approximately 84% of Colgate’s packaging across categories and materials by weight was technically recyclable. Colgate’s first-of-its-kind recyclable toothpaste tube² – breakthrough technology that the Company is freely sharing with the industry – exemplifies this progress.

• Reducing Waste: Twenty-six Colgate plants across five continents have been certified as Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE®) Zero Waste compliant, as of December 31, 2021, with six new certifications added in 2021 alone. Colgate has more certifications, which assess business performance in reducing waste, than any other company.

Driving Social Impact

Colgate is committed to ensuring the well-being of those we serve, building a culture of inclusivity and creating meaningful opportunities for all people to succeed inside and outside of Colgate. Within its 2021 Sustainability & Social Impact Report, Colgate unveiled an enhanced ambition for Driving Social Impact, which focuses on three actions:

• We inspire our people to make a difference
• We create a more inclusive world
• We help children, their families and communities thrive

Additionally, the company released a separate 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, which outlines key accomplishments and areas of opportunity.

As part of its commitment to advance communities’ health and well-being, Colgate strengthened its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, which has reached more than 1.4 billion children and their families since its inception in 1991.

About Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community well-being, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached more than 1.4 billion children since 1991. For more information about Colgate's global business and how we are building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com. CL-C

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release that are not historical, including targets for and projections for future results, the expected achievement and effect of our sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion strategies and initiatives, including our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy, and the amounts and timing of their expected impact are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the rules, regulations and releases of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Forward-looking statements are based on management’s views and assumptions as of the date they were made and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update these statements as a result of new information and we make no representation, express or implied, that the information is still accurate or complete. We caution that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual events or results may differ materially from these statements due to a number of factors. Information about factors that could impact our business and cause actual results to vary, possibly materially, from these forward-looking statements, can be found in our filings with the SEC, including the information set forth under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements” in Colgate’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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¹ Scope 1 and 2 defined as GHG emissions in operations; Scope 3 defined as emissions from Purchased Goods & Services (excludes Scope 3 Categories 2, 9, 11 & 12 per Science Based Target initiative's Net Zero Standard).
² During this transition phase, acceptance of tubes at certain recycling facilities may be limited and consumers should check locally. Learn more here.

Thomas DiPiazza
Colgate-Palmolive Company
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EAST AURORA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#MROAM--Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) will introduce its new Engine Component support solutions at the upcoming MRO Americas 2022 Conference in Dallas, TX, following the recent acquisition of Dublin, Ireland based TEAM Accessories Limited (“TEAM”). Moog and TEAM representatives will be at booth #6603 in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center April 26-28, 2022.

TEAM is a leading aerospace and industrial engineering business specializing in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) of engine and airframe components. The company’s core business focuses on critical and high-value jet engine accessories used by global commercial airline and cargo carriers. It also provides services to the industrial gas turbine sector.

The business will play an integral role in the Moog Total Support program, which includes Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul offerings for the Commercial Aftermarket. The program provides a comprehensive range of services and solutions for Moog and other OEM products, including inventory, reliability, maintenance support, and predictive maintenance solutions. With the addition of TEAM’s capabilities, Moog expands its service offerings to provide engine accessory aftermarket solutions for airlines and other MRO customers.

Mark Brooks, Moog Commercial Aftermarket Group Vice President, said: “The acquisition of TEAM Accessories is a key strategic step in the expansion of our Moog Total Support service offering to provide integrated engine component support solutions. We look forward to exhibiting our expanded services and solutions together with TEAM representatives during the MRO Americas 2022 show.”

Aviation Week’s MRO Americas is the largest aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul event in the world with over 800 MRO solutions providers on the exhibition floor. The show focuses on critical industry issues and provides an extensive conference program with forecasts, analysis, industry outlooks, future prospects, and new products and technologies. For more information about Moog and TEAM Accessories at MRO Americas 2022, please visit: www.moog.com/mroamericas2022.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog’s high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, marine and medical equipment. Additional information about the company can be found at www.moog.com and www.moog.com/careers.

For more information on Moog’s commercial aftermarket services visit www.moogtotalsupport.com.

Ann Marie Luhr
716-687-4225

Santaella Gardens Property Will Monitor Ongoing Utility Usage with EnergyScoreCards

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bright Power, Inc. today announced they have secured PHIUS+ 2015 Passive House and Enterprise Green Communities (ECG) certifications for Santaella Gardens, an affordable housing property in The Bronx, developed by Phipps Houses and Acacia Network. Many Bright Power team members were involved in the successful completion of the project, with Carmel Pratt, Vice President, New York, as the Lead Passive House Certified Consultant and Avery Gray, Technical Lead, High Performance Building Team, as the PHIUS certified verifier.

Construction for this newly developed project was completed in 2021 and certification was achieved on March 25, 2022.

Santaella Gardens, located at 1230 Metcalf Avenue in the Soundview section of The Bronx, is a 249 unit building that meets Passive House sustainability standards. It is projected to have a site energy use intensity EUI of 20.4 kBTU/sqft/Yr, which is 75% lower than a typical NYC apartment building*. Bright Power worked with Dattner Architects on the sustainability of the design, providing valuable insights into what is Dattner’s first completed passive house project.

Services that Bright Power provided for the property include:

• Passive House design consulting, energy modeling and certification
• Design and installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, totaling 162.7 kW of onsite renewable energy
• Commissioning; including code compliance commissioning, functional performance testing of all building MEP systems, performance testing including whole-building air tightness and compartmentalization verification, and visual verification of all building components throughout construction
• On-site building operator’s training focused on high-performance equipment and sustainable maintenance measures to ensure all operations are properly run
• Ongoing utility monitoring with EnergyScoreCards

“We are pleased to achieve Passive House certification for Santaella Gardens. In addition to providing much needed affordable housing to Bronx residents and supportive services for 25 formerly homeless New Yorkers, this project reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides a framework showing that environmentally sustainable affordable housing is possible, and beautiful, with the right partners,” said Carmel Pratt.

This property is also equipped with EnergyScoreCards to monitor the building's energy and water usage. A core service provided by Bright Power, this solution continuously analyzes utility data at Santaella Gardens and provides an overview of energy and water usage, spend, and performance. This is critical for not only understanding energy consumption but also the corresponding carbon emissions of the property and comparing actual usage data to predicted modeled data.

To demonstrate the power of EnergyScoreCards, Bright Power recently finished analyzing all its EnergyScoreCard properties from 2021 to determine total carbon emissions saved. Bright Power eliminated 236.2 million pounds of carbon emissions through all of its service lines, including energy efficiency installations, on-site generation, benchmarking, and more.

This is equivalent to the annual emissions of 7,800 Americans, a 30MW gas plant running non-stop for a year or taking 26,000 cars off the road. This data was determined by analyzing 2,288 properties in 2021 and subtracting their 2021 emissions from their 2020 emissions.

Bright Power -- the premier provider of energy and water management services and trusted advisor for real estate owners, investors, and operators -- brings seventeen years of experience in renewable energy, energy efficiency, project management, and energy analysis to the industry.

*The average EUI for a NYC apartment building is 87.66 kBTU/sqft/Yr.

About Bright Power

Bright Power provides strategic energy and water solutions to building owners and operators across the nation. Specializing in multifamily apartment buildings, Bright Power has worked with almost 2 million units that cover over 2 billion square feet. Bright Power’s energy management solutions include EnergyScoreCards benchmarking software, energy audits, energy procurement, on-site generation, green building design services, turnkey installation of energy improvements and ongoing energy management. For more information, please visit www.brightpower.com.

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781.535.8489
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