Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS), the California-owned operator of Ho Chi Minh City's largest engineered landfill, is now embracing an expansion and conversion. Plans include a 50- to 60-megawatt waste-to-energy plant and specialized recycling lines that would supplement VWS's existing systems, and a landfill-gas system already running on site.

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS), the wholly owned Vietnamese subsidiary of Oakland-based California Waste Solutions (CWS), is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to further Vietnam's 2050 net-zero target by converting the country's first U.S. Subtitle D sanitary landfill into a larger clean-power and resource-recovery complex.

Vietnam Waste Solutions - Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI)

The 341-acre landfill outside Ho Chi Minh City in Da Phuoc was the first U.S.-standard waste landfill built in the mid-2000s and it receives and buries up to 6,500 tons of municipal solid waste a day, or roughly 2.4 million tons a year. The landfill services over half the household waste generated by Ho Chi Minh City's residents. Ho Chi Minh City disposes of around 10,000 tons of household waste every day.

About $200 million has already been invested in developing the existing Da Phuoc environmental complex. That investment established the landfill and its supporting systems and is separate from the proposed 50- to 60-megawatt waste-to-energy plant. The conversion now on the table is pivotal in Vietnam's shift toward renewables as the country seeks to join America and Europe as a major green industrial economy.

"The renewable proposal is consistent with our core philosophy to be constantly improving on existing resources, both for the benefit of CWS and its subsidiaries and for our customers and the places they live in," said Michael Duong, President of California Waste Solutions. "The Duong family has never taken any shortcuts when it comes to environmental innovation. In addition, the City's visionary leadership is always easy to work with on long-range solutions like this, which has been a huge help to the plans."

Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI) has already been producing electricity for years from captured landfill gas, enough to support operations at the complex. The latest plans are an expansion of those operations: a waste-to-energy plant rated at 50 to 60 megawatts, plus specialized recycling lines that would supplement material-recovery systems already running on site.

This year, VWS formally proposed the waste-to-energy conversion enhancement at Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI) and is working through appraisal and permitting. The added capacity is viewed by the company as a further contribution to a cleaner Ho Chi Minh City.

Since so much of the city's waste is handled by VWS, the conversion of the giant landfill toward greater recovery and on-site power is intended to support Vietnam's 2050 net-zero target. The project would cut the volume of residual material requiring long-term burial while recovering electricity from waste that cannot otherwise be economically reused or recycled.

CWS will be responsible for running the energy systems, while day-to-day construction and operations will be carried out by Vietnamese contractors which VWS has spent years working with and training.

A landfill built to a U.S. rulebook

The Da Phuoc landfill dates back more than two decades. In the 1990s, as Hanoi and Washington normalized political relations, Ho Chi Minh City asked CWS to build a U.S.-standard waste disposal unit. CWS agreed as long as it was made the sole owner of the landfill and it was built to U.S. environmental standards.

Environmentally friendly liner systems, a commercial-grade landfill leachate plant of a kind associated with large private water-treatment firms, and gas-collection hardware sourced from the United States was not the cheapest path to go down. Still, the expense was worth it, said David Duong, founder and CEO of California Waste Solutions, since it was the route that made the site bankable and durable long-term.

"We are all about quality as the main driver of everything we do," said David Duong. "At the end of the day, I want to stand by what I've committed to doing and say, 'This is the absolute best anyone could have done.' That's really the goal of the company since our early days picking up trash on the streets of Oakland for recycling. It's the same today."

The liner system was designed to isolate waste from surrounding soil and groundwater. Leachate generated within the landfill is collected instead of moving uncontrolled through the site, then directed to dedicated treatment systems. Gas generated as organic material decomposes is also collected and has become a source of electricity for the complex.

Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI) became one of the first major catalysts for Vietnam's new energy efficiency in an economy that has been growing rapidly. DPI is still the only landfill in Vietnam modelled on the U.S. Subtitle D standard, making it one of the country's most essential components to Ho Chi Minh City's environmental protections as the country works toward net zero by 2050.

Water treatment is a core part of Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI)

The original DPI concept placed unusual emphasis on water and leachate management for a waste facility developed in Vietnam at the time. VWS operates dedicated systems to collect and treat leachate and wastewater generated by the complex, including biological processing, membrane filtration and reverse-osmosis technology.

The system allows VWS to reuse treated water for operating needs rather than relying entirely on fresh groundwater, including road and equipment washing, dust control, irrigation, odor management and other facility functions. VWS says the treated water leaving its process is already cleaner than water measured in nearby local waterways, a comparison the company attributes to its own operating and water-quality data.

International engineering has played an important role. German environmental engineering company Wehrle has supplied technology associated with leachate treatment at Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI).

Recycling and composting were built into the system years ago

Material recovery has been part of Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI) long before the current waste-to-energy proposal. VWS operates recycling and material-separation infrastructure designed to pull recyclable commodities from incoming waste. Dutch firm Bollegraaf is the provider of the sorting, separation and processing equipment.

The existing recycling systems matter to the new project because waste-to-energy is not intended to replace material recovery. Plans for the next phase include additional specialized recycling lines that would complement the systems already operating at the site.

Organic material follows another route. DPI has operated composting systems for years. Austrian firm Komptech provides VWS with organic grinding, turning, aerating and screening equipment for composting and soil amendments.

Taken together, different portions of the municipal waste stream are directed toward different processes according to what can still be recovered.

Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI) was producing energy before the new project

Electricity generation is already an established part of the site. VWS has captured landfill gas for years as organic material decomposes beneath the landfill. Instead of allowing that gas to escape uncontrolled, the collection system directs it toward energy-recovery equipment used to support operations at Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI).

That existing landfill-gas system is separate from the proposed 50- to 60-megawatt waste-to-energy plant. Landfill-gas energy is produced from gas created through decomposition after waste has been placed in the landfill. The proposed plant would process residual municipal waste before final disposal and recover energy directly from that material.

The new facility would therefore expand an energy-recovery strategy already operating at Da Phuoc rather than introduce electricity generation to the site for the first time.

International technology, operated increasingly by Vietnamese specialists

From its earliest years, Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI) was built around technology sourced from the United States, Europe and other established environmental-engineering markets. Wehrle supplied technology for water and leachate treatment. Bollegraaf supplied recycling and material-separation systems. Komptech equipment supports organic processing and compost production. U.S.-sourced components have been used in landfill-gas management, while the proposed waste-to-energy expansion would introduce another generation of international power and waste-treatment technology.

The equipment, however, represents only one side of the operating model. VWS spent years transferring knowledge to Vietnamese engineers, operators, supervisors and contractors. Today, according to VWS, the operation is staffed almost entirely by Vietnamese employees, with one U.S. employee remaining on site.

That transition was intentional. The same philosophy is expected to guide the new waste-to-energy development. CWS would continue to provide technical and operating oversight, while Vietnamese contractors and employees would perform much of the construction and long-term operational work.

David Duong built the California-to-Vietnam connection

The Da Phuoc story began thousands of miles from Ho Chi Minh City. David Duong, founder and chief executive officer of California Waste Solutions and president and chief executive officer of Vietnam Waste Solutions, rebuilt his life in the United States after his family left Vietnam.

Zip brings its managed security platform to the coalition, extending frontier AI risk protection to businesses with lean or no security teams

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zip Security today announced it has joined Project QuiltWorks, the coalition led by CrowdStrike to secure organizations against frontier AI risk. Frontier AI has changed the economics of cyber risk. Small and mid-sized businesses now face sophisticated threats without the resources enterprises use to counter them.

Zip joins the coalition as the partner focused on exactly these businesses: companies with no CISO, no security team, and no budget to hire security staff. Zip makes that protection operational and accessible. The platform defines the security framework each business needs, deploys the tools, policies, and controls correctly, manages protection 24/7 with experts on call, and produces compliance evidence on demand — comprehensive and automated, operable by any team with no security background required. Zip has also built a network of vCISOs who use the platform to deploy the security programs they prescribe, keep controls enforced, and prove compliance across their client bases.

Project QuiltWorks unites CrowdStrike's AI-driven vulnerability discovery and adversary-informed prioritization with remediation services from systems integrators, hardened cloud infrastructure from Amazon Web Services (AWS), financial protection from cyber insurers, and channel partners, including MSPs and MSSPs, that extend these capabilities to organizations of every size. Frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic power the initiative's discovery capabilities.

For enterprises, CrowdStrike has been the core of protection for years; the world's largest enterprises measure their security against that standard. Many SMBs, however, have lacked the resources and expertise to access and operationalize an enterprise-grade program at this scale. In August 2026, CrowdStrike expanded Project QuiltWorks to SMBs worldwide, naming Zip Security among the partners bringing it down market.

"The cost of attacking a business collapsed. The cost of defending one didn't," said Joshua Zweig, CEO and co-founder of Zip Security. "Zip closes that gap: security defined, deployed, and managed for businesses with lean or no security teams. Joining Project QuiltWorks extends that protection to frontier AI risk — same standard, no added complexity, no added headcount."

"Frontier AI is changing the economics of cyber risk, and every organization needs access to the same standard of protection," said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike. "By bringing Project QuiltWorks to SMBs through partners like Zip Security, we're extending frontier AI risk protection to more organizations through the partners they already trust."

For Zip customers, the coalition's work arrives inside the security program Zip already manages. Frontier models discover vulnerabilities, while CrowdStrike's adversary-informed prioritization helps identify those that pose the greatest real-world risk. The platform Zip runs keeps protection deployed, configured, and enforced — helping customers act on vulnerabilities based on risk and priority. Customers see the results, not the workload.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Project QuiltWorks? Project QuiltWorks is a CrowdStrike-led industry coalition that unites frontier AI leaders, global systems integrators, distributors, MSPs, MSSPs, channel partners, and the Falcon platform to help organizations of every size close the exploit gap created by frontier AI.

Is Zip Security part of Project QuiltWorks? Yes. Zip Security joined Project QuiltWorks in August 2026, when CrowdStrike expanded the initiative to SMBs worldwide. Zip is a partner in the coalition, focused on businesses with no CISO, no security team, and no budget to hire security staff.

What is frontier AI risk? Frontier AI risk is the exposure created by the most advanced AI models, which can discover software vulnerabilities that earlier tools and reviews did not find. Frontier AI has changed the economics of cyber risk: small and mid-sized businesses now face sophisticated threats without the resources enterprises use to counter them.

What does Zip Security do? Zip Security is a managed security platform. Zip defines the security framework each business needs, deploys the tools, policies, and controls correctly, manages protection 24/7 with experts on call, and produces compliance evidence on demand — comprehensive and automated, operable by any team with no security background required.

How do SMBs benefit from the Project QuiltWorks expansion? For SMBs, CrowdStrike's distributor and channel ecosystem extends the same coordinated framework through partners built to serve smaller organizations. The August 2026 expansion of Project QuiltWorks brings it down market through channel partners, with Zip Security named among the partners focused on SMBs.

Do vCISOs use Zip Security? Yes. Zip has built a network of vCISOs who use the platform to deploy the security programs they prescribe, keep controls enforced, and prove compliance across their client bases.

Does a business need a security team to use Zip? No. The platform is operable by any team, with no security background required. The platform does the expert work — deployment, configuration, continuous management — with experts on call 24/7 and compliance evidence produced on demand.

How can a business get started? Businesses can learn more and get in touch at zipsec.com.

About Zip Security: Zip Security is a leading managed security platform for businesses without a CISO or security team. Zip defines each customer's security framework, deploys the tools, policies, and controls, and manages protection 24/7 — comprehensive and automated — with compliance evidence on demand. Businesses get fully secure in days and stay there. Learn more at zipsec.com.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperH™ 5K Run, Walk & Wheel is celebrating its 23rd year raising funds for adaptive sports and fitness programs at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. Harry and Renie Freedman started the event to give back to the hospital following Harry's recovery from a workplace accident.

SuperH™ is a celebration of all adaptive sports athletes. It also serves as the main fundraising event for the programs offered to all MedStar NRH patients at no cost. Through adaptive sports, participants build self-confidence, improve health and well-being, and gain greater independence following a life-altering injury or illness.

"Our adaptive sports programs are a welcoming and inclusive space. We want everyone to know there are these options available to them," said Harsh Thakkar, director of community engagement and quality of life services for MedStar Health. "We can help so many people thanks to the money raised through events like SuperH™. We are thankful for another year of support."

This year's SuperH™ 5K Run, Walk, & Wheel will be held Sunday, Sept. 20 at OneLife Fitness in Tysons, Virginia starting at 8 a.m. Participants can choose the 5K course or take part in the one-mile fun run.

"Adaptive sports have made such a difference in Adrian's life. They've helped him build confidence, independence, and a real sense of belonging," said Marta and Jose Icochea, Adrian's parents. "These programs have also given our whole family an incredible community of support, and that means so much to us. We're grateful for opportunities like Super H that help make these experiences possible for families like ours."

Adaptive Sports and Fitness offers:

- Inclusive Programs: No-cost access to sports and recreational activities like wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, adaptive cycling, sled hockey, boccia ball, adaptive rowing and adaptive fitness classes for individuals with physical disabilities.

- Comprehensive Support: Coaching, training, equipment, and travel assistance for participants.

- Competitive Excellence: Accessible to all skill levels, including paths from beginner wheelchair basketball to the Division I team ranked second in the nation. The programs are designed to meet participants where they are.

- Community Events: Tournaments, camps and experiences hosted by MedStar NRH are available year-round.

"I am so very proud to be a part of this event and watch the programs we support grow over the past 23 years. I always look forward to celebrating with a huge after-race party including a live band, fun food and great swag," said Harry Freedman, co-founder and event namesake. "I appreciate all the support we have received from our sponsors, donors and those who register. I personally know how vital adaptive sports can be to someone's recovery and I'm thankful I can help give back in some small ways."

With the support of our community, generous donors and sponsors over the past 23 years, SuperH™ has raised more than $1 million to support adaptive sports and fitness programs. This year's fundraising goal is $150,000.

Click here to learn more about SuperH™ and how you can get involved!

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Premier Lacrosse League And Whirlpool Brand Team Up For "Lacrosse After Dark" At Pier 17 In NYC

PLL Championship Week kicks off Sept. 15 with NYPD-FDNY, PLL and WLL stars playing under blue lights, with free giveaways, an appliance sweepstakes, and more.

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) brings Championship Week to New York City, Pier 17 will light up on Tuesday, Sept. 15, when the PLL and Whirlpool brand present Lacrosse After Dark: Blue Light Edition, a glowing nighttime event inspired by the appliance brand's latest laundry innovation, UV Clean Technology. Set against the stunning Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, the activation will feature NYPD and FDNY lacrosse teams alongside professional athletes from the PLL and Women's Lacrosse League (WLL).

Fans can attend the free event and put their skills to the test to win prizes, plus a chance to win VIP tickets to the championship game and their own Whirlpool® Front Load Laundry Tower with UV Clean Technology, which reduces bacteria in the wash without requiring high heat or harsh chemicals. As part of the broader collaboration with the NYPD and FDNY, Whirlpool brand will also donate a number of laundry towers with UV Clean to police precincts and firehouses across New York City.

"Whirlpool continues to help us create extraordinary ways to showcase the sport of lacrosse, and this one is especially meaningful," said Paul Rabil, co-founder and president of the Premier Lacrosse League. "We're bringing the NYPD, FDNY and the best players in the world together, while Whirlpool's donation of washers and dryers to precincts and firehouses in NYC will make an impact long after the lights are out."

Taking place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m, the evening will begin with a special matchup between the NYPD and FDNY lacrosse teams honoring the heroes and spirit of New York City. At 7:30 p.m., the blue lights will turn on for a skills competition featuring PLL and WLL players participating in cross-bar, accuracy and other challenges. Select fans will also have the opportunity to test their skills and compete for prizes. The event will conclude with a high-energy showcase game featuring some of the best professional lacrosse players in the world from the PLL and WLL.

"This collaboration with the Premier Lacrosse League gives us a unique opportunity to showcase UV Clean Technology in a way fans will have to see to believe," said Morgan LaLonde, Senior Brand Manager at Whirlpool brand. "All while celebrating New York City's first responders through an event that brings together community, competition and innovation."

The partnership between the PLL and the Whirlpool brand began in 2023 as the league welcomed its eight teams into home markets. Since then, Whirlpool brand has become the inaugural founding partner of the Maryland Whipsnakes and a founding partner of the Women's Lacrosse League (WLL). Together, the organizations strive to expand access to the game through community initiatives and equipment restoration, all while creating unexpected lacrosse experiences in iconic locations—including a 2025 event that transformed a boat on the Chicago River into the first-ever floating turf field.

Lacrosse After Dark: Blue Light Edition is part of PLL Championship Week in New York, culminating with the 2026 PLL Championship on Sunday, Sept. 20, featuring the Philadelphia Waterdogs and Denver Outlaws and airing nationally on ABC.

About the Premier Lacrosse League

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men's professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of eight teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was named 2023 Best Place to Work in Sports, and 2020 Sports Breakthrough by the Sports Business Journal, and recognized as a 2021 Best Employer in Sports by Front Office Sports. For more on the league, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL) and TikTok (@pll).

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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Martial Arts Philosophy Meets the Demands of the Modern Workplace

"The Martial Art of Management" combines discipline, adaptability and accountability to create stronger teams

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. David Jackson, DBA, MBA draws on more than 30 years of management experience and nearly five decades of martial arts practice in "The Martial Art of Management: The Accountability Advantage," a leadership guide focused on building accountability-driven workplace cultures.

At the center of the book is Jackson's belief that accountability should not be confused with control or punishment. Instead, he describes it as "disciplined freedom," allowing employees to exercise autonomy while remaining responsible for their decisions, actions and results.

One of the book's primary tools is the Ladder of Accountability, a framework that separates behaviors that hinder performance from those that encourage ownership. The lower portion includes disengagement, blaming others and making excuses, while the upper portion emphasizes acknowledging reality, taking ownership and finding solutions. Jackson presents the ladder as a practical tool for coaching, feedback and problem-solving.

The book also examines how blame-based cultures can discourage employees from reporting mistakes, raising concerns and proposing new ideas. Jackson argues that accountability paired with psychological safety can instead encourage open communication, learning and stronger collaboration.

Jackson also challenges traditional command-and-control management models, which he says are increasingly limited in workplaces shaped by rapid technological change, global interconnectedness and shifting employee expectations. His approach combines leadership functions such as vision, motivation and innovation with the planning, organization and execution associated with management.

Martial arts philosophy further shapes the book through Jackson's Five Elements of Leadership: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Spirit. Earth represents stability and structure; Water represents adaptability and emotional intelligence; Fire represents decisive action; Wind represents creativity and perspective; and Spirit represents purpose and ethics. Together, the elements are intended to help leaders balance discipline with flexibility and action with reflection.

Jackson applies the framework to areas including crisis leadership, coaching, after-action reviews, continuous improvement and artificial intelligence. He also offers a 90-day transformation blueprint designed to help organizations introduce accountability language, align goals and metrics, and incorporate coaching and reflection into daily operations.

Ultimately, "The Martial Art of Management" presents accountability as a leadership discipline intended to help organizations move away from blame and avoidance and toward ownership, critical thinking and solution-focused action.

"The Martial Art of Management: The Accountability Advantage"

By Dr. David Jackson, DBA, MBA 

ISBN: 9781489753359 (softcover); 9781489753366 (hardcover); 9781489753373 (electronic)

Available at LifeRich Publishing, Amazon and Barnes & Noble 

About the author

Dr. David M. Jackson, DBA, is an executive leadership trainer, management consultant and martial arts master with more than 30 years of experience in leadership, operations and organizational development. A fifth-degree black belt in the Aiki-Karate Ninjitsu Martial Art System, Jackson has spent nearly 50 years studying discipline, accountability, leadership and continuous improvement, principles he has incorporated into modern management practices. Throughout his career, he has developed leadership training programs, supervisor academies, key performance indicator systems, customer experience initiatives and organizational accountability frameworks for public and private organizations. His approach combines business leadership with martial arts philosophy to provide practical tools for strengthening leadership, employee engagement, organizational culture and performance. To learn more, please visit https://themartialartofmanagement.com, Facebook, TikTok, or LinkedIn.

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ELS TO PARTICIPATE AT BANK OF AMERICA SECURITIES 2026 GLOBAL REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE

CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) (referred to herein as "we," "us," and "our") today announced that we will participate in the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Real Estate Conference. Members of our executive management team will participate in a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. The session will be broadcast live and a link to the webcast will be accessible in the Investor Relations section of our website at https://equitylifestyle.gcs-web.com/events-calendar.

This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used, words such as "anticipate," "expect," "believe," "project," "estimate," "guidance," "intend," "may be" and "will be" and similar words or phrases, or the negative thereof, unless the context requires otherwise, are intended to identify forward-looking statements and may include, without limitation, information regarding our expectations, goals or intentions regarding the future, and the expected effect of our acquisitions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve estimates, projections, goals, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in a forward-looking statement due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to the following: (i) the mix of site usage within the portfolio; (ii) yield management on our short-term resort and marina sites; (iii) scheduled or implemented rate increases on community, resort and marina sites; (iv) scheduled or implemented rate increases in annual payments under membership subscriptions; (v) occupancy changes; (vi) our ability to attract and retain membership customers; (vii) change in customer demand regarding travel and outdoor vacation destinations; (viii) our ability to manage expenses in an inflationary environment, including the impact of changes in tariffs, as well as costs associated with supply chain disruptions; (ix) changes in debt service and interest rates; (x) our ability to integrate and operate recent acquisitions in accordance with our estimates; (xi) our ability to execute expansion/development opportunities in the face of changes impacting the supply chain or labor markets; (xii) completion of pending transactions in their entirety and on assumed schedule; (xiii) our ability to attract and retain property employees, particularly seasonal employees; (xiv) ongoing legal matters and related fees; (xv) costs to clean up and restore property operations and potential revenue losses following storms or other unplanned events; and (xvi) the potential impact of material weaknesses, if any, in our internal control over financial reporting.

For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" sections in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

These forward-looking statements are based on management's present expectations and beliefs about future events. As with any projection or forecast, these statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter our forward-looking statements whether as a result of such changes, new information, subsequent events or otherwise.

We are a fully integrated owner of lifestyle-oriented properties and own or have an interest in 453 properties located predominantly in the United States, consisting of 173,559 sites as of June 30, 2026. We are a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust with headquarters in Chicago.

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Reller Joins Health Catalyst as it Enters Its Next Phase of Growth

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Catalyst, Inc. ("Health Catalyst", NASDAQ: HCAT), a healthcare intelligence company designed to accelerate measurable improvement for health systems, today announced that Tami Reller has been appointed to its board of directors (Board), effective October 1, 2026. Reller will serve as audit chair and as a member of its compensation committee, also effective October 1, 2026.

Reller's appointment follows the naming of Simeon Kohl as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective September 14, 2026. Under Kohl's leadership, Health Catalyst will continue advancing its highest-conviction technologies, positioning Health Catalyst as an AI-forward healthcare intelligence company built on 18 years of results and $2.8 billion in validated outcomes. Its technology, paired with leading healthcare expertise, helps solve health systems' hardest problems across cost, clinical, and consumer performance.

"How we build this board reflects where we believe Health Catalyst is headed," said Justin Spencer, Chairman of the Board of Health Catalyst. "Reller has guided public companies through periods of growth, has deep financial expertise, and has spent years operating where healthcare and technology meet, including on the healthcare delivery side. As the company continues to execute a focused strategy and invest in what's ahead, we're energized about this next chapter. Reller brings exactly the experience we need now."

Reller previously served in various leadership roles at Duly Health and Care, leading one of the largest independent physician groups in the U.S., including President from 2021 to 2022, CEO from 2022 to 2023 and executive chair from 2023 to 2024. Reller has spent decades at the intersection of healthcare and technology, with leadership experience in finance, growth, operations, marketing and consumer experience. She previously worked as a senior executive at Microsoft and held multiple leadership roles at various subsidiaries of UnitedHealth Group, including executive vice president and chief marketing and experience officer of UnitedHealthcare and chief growth officer, chief financial officer, and chief marketing officer of Optum.

Reller also brings extensive public-company board experience, having served as a member of the board of directors of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ) since 2016, including as a member of the audit committee, governance and nominating committee and five years as board chair, and between 2014 and 2022 served as a member of the board of directors of Avalara Inc. until its acquisition (formally NASDAQ), including service as a member of Avalara's audit committee and compensation committee. She has also served on non-profit boards, including the Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation, where she also served as Treasurer, and Fairview Health Services, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health system.

"I've spent my career on both sides of the technology and healthcare equation, including time on the healthcare delivery side, and I know what it takes to make technology truly deliver for a health system," said Reller. "Health Catalyst has the data, the proven results, and the focus — and from where I've sat on the health system side, I believe this is the moment for that experience to have great impact. That's why I wanted to join, and I'm eager to help the company deliver that impact."

About Health Catalyst

Health Catalyst, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCAT) is a healthcare intelligence company designed to accelerate measurable improvement for health systems across cost, clinical, and consumer performance. Backed by deep domain expertise, proprietary AI-driven technology, and $2.8 billion in documented outcomes, Health Catalyst helps health systems move from data to confident, measurable action.

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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including statements regarding the impact of Reller's appointment as a member of the Board, and future performance and opportunities of Health Catalyst. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance.

Important risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: (i) changes in laws and regulations applicable to our business model; (ii) changes in market or industry conditions, regulatory environment, and receptivity to our technology and services; (iii) results of litigation or a security incident; (iv) the loss of one or more key clients or partners, clients reducing or eliminating their spend with us, client churn or down-selling in connection with the migration to Ignite or otherwise; (v) fluctuations in our project-based, non-recurring revenue, (vi) macroeconomic challenges (including high inflationary and/or high interest rate environments, tariffs, or market volatility and measures taken in response thereto), natural disasters or any new public health crises, and regional or global conflicts (including in the Middle East); (vii) the divestiture of Vitalware may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits and may adversely affect our business; and (viii) changes to our abilities to recruit and retain qualified team members. For a detailed discussion of the risk factors that could affect our actual results, please refer to the risk factors identified in our reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), including, but not limited to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on August 6, 2026, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 12, 2026 and amended on April 30, 2026. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of the date hereof, and we undertake no duty to update or revise this information unless required by law.

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Letter warns proposed payment changes could undermine patient access and accelerate practice consolidation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued its formal comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) today. The letter details orthopaedic surgeons' concerns and recommendations relating to the calendar year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule.

As CMS finalizes the PFS for CY 2027, AAOS is urging the agency to:

- Maintain CY 2026 work relative value units (RVUs) for total shoulder, total hip, and total knee arthroplasty services along with shoulder hemiarthroplasty

- Withdraw the proposed 50% reduction for separately identifiable same-day office or outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) and procedural services

- Refrain from finalizing additional practice-expense methodology changes without sufficient data and analysis of their impact on independent physician practices.

Proposed cuts, on top of years of inadequate payment updates, rising practice costs, and recent Medicare payment reductions, will make it increasingly difficult for independent orthopaedic practices to remain financially viable and provide timely, high-quality care to patients.

AAOS is taking coordinated action to protect independent practice, patient access and the future of orthopaedic care by working collaborating with policymakers on addressing the concerns of orthopaedic surgeons. AAOS members have also spoken out, sharing over 5,000 letters with Congress and the agency on the proposed rule.

As noted by AAOS President Wilford Gibson, MD, FAAOS, in a recent interview with Becker's Spine Review, "This is one of the most dangerous and severe situations I've seen in the 30-plus years I've been in orthopaedic practice."

About AAOS 

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Office of Government Relations promotes and advocates the viewpoint of the orthopaedic community before federal and state legislative, regulatory and executive agencies. Based in Washington, D.C., with additional staff in the AAOS' headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, the Office of Government Relations identifies, analyzes and directs all health policy activities and initiatives to position AAOS as the trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health.

For more information on all AAOS advocacy efforts, visit www.aaos.org/advocacy/, and follow AAOS Advocacy on X and LinkedIn.

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The relaunched snack company is expanding its retail footprint on the West Coast with a refreshed identity created around clean, plant-based, better-for-you snacking.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BHU Foods, the better-for-you snack company created on the belief that people shouldn't have to choose between nutrition and taste, began its relaunch process earlier this year, marking a new era for the brand and their reimagined better-for-you line up of retail products.

Founded in 2015 out of a need for a better keto snack bar, BHU Foods is now adapting alongside their consumer and is refocusing the brand around protein and fiber forward better-for-you snacks. The name BHU stands for Better, Honest, Unbelievable, reflecting a brand made to be a better, honest snack that doesn't make you choose between nutrition and taste.

"This is more than a rebrand; it's a strategic evolution built around how today's consumer wants to live. We're simplifying better-for-you snacking with organic, plant-based nutrition and ingredients consumers can both enjoy and feel good about. At the end of the day, no one wants to eat something that doesn't taste good." said Amanda Iampietro, Chief Commercial Officer, BHU Foods.

As part of its 2026 relaunch, BHU Foods has launched an updated product line featuring all organic ingredients now available on Amazon, and direct-to-consumer at bhufoods.com. The company continues to deepen its retail presence on the west coast with products available at Sprouts and Erewhon, while expanding into the east coast with Mom's Organic Market.

Built on clean ingredients, the entire BHU Foods product line is USDA* Organic certified, Non-GMO Verified, gluten-free, soy-free, seed oil free, and made without sugar alcohols. Instead of dairy or whey, BHU Foods uses plant-based pea protein in all products, making all refrigerated bars vegan.

BHU Foods' tagline, Bite Into Better, speaks to a wellness-oriented customer who wants a snack that fits an active, on-the-go lifestyle without extreme dietary restriction.

For more information, visit bhufoods.com.

About BHU Foods:

BHU Foods makes organic, vegan snack bars and bites with clean, plant-based ingredients; no need to choose between nutrition and taste. The brand's full-size refrigerated bars, mini snack bars, and Superfood Bites are all USDA* Organic certified and Non-GMO Verified. Follow them on Instagram @bhufoods.

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GBK Brand Bar Hosts Exclusive Pre-TV Awards Lounge Presented by Tequila Alto Canto & Xenter Inc. Celebrating Television's Biggest Stars and Luxury Brands

Television stars, nominees, presenters, and VIP talent gathered to discover an impressive lineup of luxury, wellness, beauty, travel, fashion, culinary and lifestyle brands

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood's awards season energy was in full swing as television stars, nominees, presenters, and VIP talent gathered at the GBK Brand Bar Pre-TV Awards Lounge, an exclusive gifting experience celebrating the entertainment industry's biggest night. Among those in attendance were Emmy® nominees Carols-Manuel Vegas, Supporting Actor nominee for Paradise; Dale Dickey, Supporting Actress nominee for Widows Bay; Hanelle Culpepper, Director nominee for Exodus; Jeff Kober, Guest Actor nominee for The Pitt; Lauren Weedman & Christopher MacDonald, both Guest Star nominees for Hacks; and Oscar Nunez, whose Miss You, Love You was nominated for a TV Movie along with Hacks star and EMMY® presenter Katy Sullivan. Stars from Emmy®-nominated shows included Aliyah Mastin, Krys Marshall, Percy Daggs IV, and Yolonda Ross from Paradise; Alexandra Metz and JB Tadena from The Pitt; Dan Bucatinsky from Hacks; Dani Brown, Dylan Aguilar, and Emma Miller from EMMY winning Love on the Spectrum; Arlan Ruf from DTF St. Louis; Lena Hall from Your Friends & Neighbors; Edwina Findley from The Residence; and Noah Fearnley from Love Story. The celebration also welcomed previous EMMY® winners & nominees Adina Porter, Anthony Anderson, Angela Bassett, Kardeem Hardison, Terrence Terrell, Tara Lipinski, and Obba Babatundé. Also gifted were EMMY® nominees Alan Cumming and Daymond John.

Additional celebrities in attendance included Alanna Ubach, Lela Rochon, Danielle Kennedy, Dylan Aguilar, Britani Bateman, Patrick Gallagher, Moe Jeudy-Lamour, Sandra Vergara, Kadeem Hardison, George Ferrier, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, Sophia Banks, Sarah Ann Mayer, Blake Kennedy, David Alan Grier, Karen Huger, Kapil Talwalkar, LaMonica Garrett, Felix Solis, Franco Lo Presti, Jonah Wharton, Joseph Yomtubian, Raphael Luce, Tom Sandoval, Wendy Braun, Nadége August, Rachel Stubington, and many others, who stopped by to enjoy the festivities, discover new brands, and experience an impressive selection of luxury products, travel opportunities, wellness offerings, beauty products, culinary treats and unique celebrity gifting experiences.

Among the most talked-about activations were 4 featured brands. Tequila Alto Canto showcased its premium tequila, crafted at 9,000 feet above sea level in the Sierra del Tigre mountains of Jalisco at the world's highest tequila distillery, using traditional methods and wild fermentation. Mushroom Body Jewelry brought handcrafted luxury to the lounge with its family-owned, U.S.-made 14k and 18k gold body jewelry, gifting guests a handcrafted piece from its collection. Dr. Alyssia Benford, CPA, MGA gifted copies of Best Case Scenario, a forensic deep dive into leadership, empowerment and breaking barriers. Paradero Todos Santos offered guests a taste of its 160-acre, design-driven Baja California Sur property, with qualifying recipients receiving luxury accommodations in a One Bedroom Villa or Suite.

The lounge also featured an exciting mix of beauty, wellness, personal development, food, technology, fashion and lifestyle brands. Apex Regenerative showcased personalized regenerative medicine and longevity protocols, while Ann Sommer Coaching gifted exclusive fear and self-trust resources. Cheetah Ridge offered this year's nominees an unforgettable luxury South African safari experience, and C.R.E.A.M Luxury Coffee gifted premium small-batch specialty coffees. David Corbin gifted his latest bestselling books, while Dr. Vanita Rattan showcased skincare created specifically for melanin-rich skin and DCM Beauty featured its luxury three-step skincare system. DJ Dazzler brought high-energy music and entertainment expertise to the lounge, while Eme's Baked Goods showcased premium gluten-free and nut-free treats. HiFiMAN introduced its premium wireless audiophile technology, and Ike's Love & Sandwiches and Hibachi House generously offered a $1,000 gift voucher. Jardins d'Arménie highlighted its 35-year-aged Armenian Royal Brandy, Jessica Wagstaff shared her personal-growth book, Manifest Who You Are, and Lorenzi Estate Wines showcased premium Temecula estate wines. Milena Los Angeles featured handcrafted eco-friendly luxury candles, Nuropod by Parasym showcased advanced wearable neuromodulation technology, Panama Blue Water offered luxury still and sparkling hydration, PHILIP B. gifted premium botanical hair, scalp and body bundles, Sailrock South Caicos offered an exclusive barefoot-luxury Caribbean escape, and Thyseed showcased innovative baby feeding products.

Philanthropy remained an important part of the GBK Brand Bar experience. Ministerios Buscando La Sonrisa De Un Niño highlighted its mission to provide a safe, nurturing home and educational opportunities for children in need in Mexico, while She Ready Foundation showcased its work providing resources and support to youth impacted by the foster care system.

Gavin Keilly, CEO of GBK Brand Bar, has helped raise and secure more than $10 million for over 50 charities since 2002, continuing GBK's longstanding commitment to combining celebrity experiences with meaningful philanthropic initiatives.

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