LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) (the "company") today announced that it priced an offering of $730,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 7.125% senior notes due 2032 (the "U.S. Dollar Notes") and €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due 2032 (the "Euro Notes" and, together with the US Notes, the "Notes").

The U.S. Dollar Notes will have an interest rate of 7.125% per annum and will be issued at a price equal to 100.000% of their face value. The Euro Notes will have an interest rate of 6.125% per annum and will be issued at a price equal to 100.000% of their face value.

The closing date of the Notes offering will be October 15, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Obligations under the Notes will be guaranteed by the company and the company's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantee the company's senior secured credit facilities. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund the redemption in full of all of the company's outstanding 6.500% senior secured notes due 2027, to pay fees and expenses related to the offering, and for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment or repurchase of certain of the company's indebtedness.

The Notes and the related note guarantees will be offered through a private placement and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws. As a result, the Notes and the related note guarantees may not be offered or sold in the United States or to any "U.S. persons" except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Accordingly, the Notes and the related note guarantees will be offered only to "qualified institutional buyers" under Rule 144A of the Securities Act and, outside the United States, to persons other than "U.S. persons" in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements related to the offering and the expected use of the net proceeds, which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks related to whether the company will consummate the offering of the Notes on the expected terms, or at all, market and other general economic conditions, and the fact that the company's management will have discretion in the use of the proceeds from any sale of the Notes. The company refers you to the documents it files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026, which contains and identifies important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the company's projections or forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of changes in underlying factors, new information, future events or otherwise.

Notice to EEA Investors

The Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in a member state of the European Economic Area ("EEA"). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (as amended, the "Insurance Distribution Directive"), where that customer would not qualify as a "professional client" as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or (iii) not a "qualified investor" as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (as amended, the "Prospectus Regulation"). Consequently, no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.

This press release has been prepared on the basis that any offer of Notes in any member state of the EEA will be made pursuant to an exemption under the Prospectus Regulation from the requirement to publish a prospectus for offers of Notes. This press release is not a prospectus for the purposes of the Prospectus Regulation.

Notice to UK Investors

This press release has not been approved by an authorised person in the United Kingdom (the "U.K."). This press release is for distribution only to persons who: (i) have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the "Financial Promotion Order"); (ii) are persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.) of the Financial Promotion Order; (iii) are outside the U.K., or (iv) are persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). This press release is directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this press release relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons.

The Notes are not intended to be offered, sold, distributed or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold, distributed or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the U.K. For these purposes, a "retail investor" means a person who is neither: (i) a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("EUWA"); or (ii) a qualified investor as defined in paragraph 15 of Schedule 1 to the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024". Consequently, no disclosure document required by the FCA Product Disclosure Sourcebook ("DISC") for offering, selling or distributing the Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the U.K. has been prepared and therefore offering, selling or distributing the Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the U.K. may be unlawful under DISC and the Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulation 2024.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) promotes the shows that bring artists to their fans. Since 2005, we've connected artists with more than 1.5 billion fans across 55 countries. A live concert is more than a show — it's a moment fans wait all year for, travel for, and remember for a lifetime. Live Nation exists to make more of those moments possible, helping artists grow their careers and bringing more live music to more fans, everywhere.

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SEEKOUT Strengthens Competitive Edge with Proprietary Design IP and Ergonomic Engineering, Advancing Toward Global Pet Lifestyle Brand Status

Company leverages in-house design capabilities and product planning expertise to deepen its push into overseas markets

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As premiumization continues across the global pet market — with design and the pet's user experience becoming as important as basic functionality — SEEKOUT is strengthening its overseas market strategy by leading with its proprietary design IP and product planning capabilities.

In the global pet care market, the growing view of companion animals as family members is reshaping the criteria consumers use to choose products. Beyond price and basic function, products that account for a pet's comfort and health as well as the owner's lifestyle are gaining attention, establishing the premium segment as a key area of the market.

In line with this trend, SEEKOUT develops premium pet mobility and lifestyle fabric products that combine functionality with design.

Drawing on its own design research, the company has focused on improving the practicality and overall quality of its products — applying ergonomic, load-distributing structures that ease the physical burden on owners traveling with their pets, and using fabrics selected for water resistance and durability.

SEEKOUT is also broadening the scope of its product development. Beyond its existing premium pet strollers and dog travel products, the company is adding cat-specific carriers and related lifestyle items, building a product portfolio tailored to different types of pets and their distinct characteristics.

The cat-specific products incorporate structures that reduce external stimuli and provide a sense of security, along with breathable materials and safety features, combined with SEEKOUT's fabric design capabilities. Through this, the company aims to differentiate its offerings from conventional, function-first pet carriers and meet the demands of global premium consumers.

SEEKOUT is also accelerating its overseas expansion. Building on its experience directly exporting premium pet strollers to Japan, the company is preparing to participate in overseas trade shows in the first half of 2027. Going forward, SEEKOUT plans to diversify its distribution channels beyond Japan into major premium pet markets such as North America and Europe, while expanding its global B2B and D2C touchpoints.

"In the global pet market, products that deliver functional value for pets while also satisfying the owner's lifestyle are becoming increasingly important," a SEEKOUT representative said. "We will continue to advance our proprietary design IP and pet mobility technology to grow into a global pet and lifestyle brand."

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PAINSTUDY Inc. Accelerates Online-Offline Distribution Diversification, Pursues Growth into Global Wellness Brand

Functional healthcare brand expands domestic distribution and strengthens brand competitiveness for overseas expansion following launch of new muscle and joint patch line

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Functional healthcare brand PAINSTUDY Inc. is expanding its domestic online and offline distribution channels and strengthening its brand competitiveness for global market entry, marking the launch of a new line of muscle and joint patches. The company's strategy is to grow beyond simple product sales into a comprehensive wellness brand that supports consumers' everyday health management.

PAINSTUDY develops and supplies functional healthcare products for modern consumers who experience muscle and joint discomfort in daily life. By analyzing contemporary lifestyles, the company has developed premium muscle and joint patches in-house with an emphasis on safety and ease of use, building its business around patch products that can be conveniently used in everyday settings.

A key focus of this latest expansion is the diversification of consumer touchpoints. PAINSTUDY has built its base of online consumers primarily through major e-commerce platforms such as Coupang and Naver Smart Store. Drawing on the customer feedback and operational experience accumulated in the online market, the company is launching its new line of functional patches while also planning to expand its distribution network into a variety of offline channels going forward.

Another element of PAINSTUDY's product strategy has been its ability to quickly identify consumer usage experiences and needs through its online channels and feed that insight back into product development. The company treats customer feedback not merely as product evaluation but as a resource for developing new and follow-up products. The new patch line was likewise planned based on customer feedback accumulated over time, combined with the company's own development know-how.

The products are focused on consumer demand for a more convenient way to manage everyday muscle and joint fatigue. They apply quality-controlled ingredients and ergonomic design to enhance safety and adhesion, positioning the company to respond to consumer demand for self-medication — managing one's own health condition as part of daily life.

PAINSTUDY sees this distribution diversification as the next stage of its brand growth. The plan is to strengthen its existing e-commerce-centered business foundation while also expanding opportunities for consumers to encounter its products offline, thereby raising brand awareness. By building consumer touchpoints that span both online and offline channels, the company aims to create a business structure that is not confined to any single sales channel.

The company is also broadening its product scope in stages. Leveraging the consumer feedback and product development experience it has gained through its muscle and joint patches, PAINSTUDY plans to develop a range of follow-up healthcare products. By continuously identifying and incorporating consumers' lifestyles and health management needs into its products, the company aims to grow, over the long term, from a muscle and joint care brand into a wellness brand that supports health management across everyday life more broadly.

In particular, the company plans to expand into overseas markets while simultaneously strengthening its product and distribution competitiveness at home. Building on the brand operation experience and consumer-centered product development approach it has developed in the domestic e-commerce market, PAINSTUDY is seeking opportunities to introduce its brand and products in overseas markets.

In its global business as well, the company plans to focus on building product competitiveness and brand foundations step by step, rather than pursuing rapid market expansion. PAINSTUDY intends to continuously broaden its product portfolio to respond to the needs of different national markets and consumers, while conveying the value of everyday health management and self-care that the brand pursues to consumers abroad as well.

"With the launch of this new product line, we plan to strengthen our brand presence in the domestic e-commerce market and expand our consumer touchpoints across a variety of offline distribution channels," a PAINSTUDY Inc. representative said. "We will continue to develop follow-up healthcare products that reflect real customer feedback, growing into a comprehensive wellness brand while actively pursuing new business opportunities in global markets as well."

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MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) will announce its Third Quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. At that time, a copy of the Company's Third Quarter 2026 earnings press release and any other financial and statistical information about the quarter will be available on the Company's website, https://investors.globelifeinsurance.com, under Financial Reports and Other Financial Information.

A live conference call will broadcast on Thursday,

October 22, 2026, at 11:00am Eastern (10:00am Central) 

Phone: at 1-646-357-8766 (passcode: Globe Life Inc.), or

Online: under Calls and Meetings at: https://investors.globelifeinsurance.com 

You can also hear a replay of the conference call by using the same link above.

Globe Life Inc. is a holding company specializing in life and supplemental health insurance for the middle-income market distributed through multiple channels, including direct to consumer and exclusive and independent agencies.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Jess Rosen, Bobby Rosenbloum, and Charmaine D. Smith were named to The Hollywood Reporter's2026 Top Music Lawyers list.

According to the publication, the annual power list highlights the foremost attorneys in the music industry, honoring those who have delivered outstanding legal guidance to artists, executives, and companies amid a pivotal era of industry change.

"The music industry continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, and being named to The Hollywood Reporter's 2026 Top Music Lawyers list is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us to help them navigate that landscape," said Rosenbloum, chair of the firm's Global Entertainment & Media Practice. "I am proud to share this recognition with Jeff, Jess, and Charmaine, and grateful to be part of a team that brings exceptional depth and creativity to every matter we handle."

Biederman represents a diverse global clientele across music, film, television, branding, fashion, and more, providing strategic counsel on creative and business matters spanning recording agreements, publishing deals, touring, branding, catalog sales, and other matters central to the business of music and entertainment.

Rosen, co-chair of the Atlanta Entertainment & Media Practice, is one of the nation's top entertainment attorneys, bringing more than three decades of experience representing leading talent in music, film, television, and new media, along with the distinctive perspective of a former professional musician. Recognized as one of the industry's leading dealmakers, he advises many of the world's most successful artists on recording, touring, publishing, branding, and catalog transactions, including some of the most influential names in country music and entertainment.

Rosenbloum, widely regarded as a key architect of the modern digital music business, has driven billions of dollars in value for the global music industry. He has more than three decades of experience at the intersection of music and technology, advising on digital media strategies and complex content licensing agreements.

Smith brings more than two decades of intellectual property law experience in the entertainment and media industries, advising digital media and technology companies on music rights licensing in the digital space; providing strategic guidance on cutting-edge issues and emerging use cases, including artificial intelligence; formulating bespoke licensing approaches and royalty structures; and securing rights for digital music exploitation in the United States and globally.

About Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice: With offices situated in the centers of the entertainment industry, Greenberg Traurig has established an experienced, international multidisciplinary entertainment and media practice. The Greenberg Traurig Entertainment & Media Practice focuses on the music, motion picture, television, live stage, internet, digital media, publishing, sports, theatre, and cable industries. The team has access to key players in the entertainment and media sectors and provides clients with timely, business-oriented, and dedicated legal counsel essential for thriving in today's dynamic, multimedia entertainment marketplace. Our entertainment and media attorneys have been consistently recognized as Billboard "Top Music Lawyers" and "Country Power Players," The Hollywood Reporter "Power Lawyers: Top 100 Most Influential Entertainment Lawyers in America," and a Law360 "Practice Group of the Year," and in the Variety "Dealmakers Impact Report," "Legal Impact Report," and "Variety 500," Chambers USA Guide, The Legal 500, Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

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Southeastern Tile Connection Wins Two Best of Asheville 2026 Awards

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeastern Tile Connection won Gold for Carpet & Flooring Store and Silver for Kitchen & Bath in the 2026 Best of Asheville awards for its Mills River showroom.

Southeastern Tile Connection has been named the Gold winner for Carpet & Flooring Store and the Silver winner for Kitchen & Bath in the 2026 Best of Asheville awards. The community voted to recognize the company's Mills River showroom in both categories.

The Southeastern Tile Connection team attended the official winners event on September 23 to celebrate alongside other businesses recognized across Western North Carolina. Leland Decker, Business Development Manager, accepted both awards on behalf of Southeastern Tile Connection.

"Being voted Best of Asheville for the second year in a row means the world to our team and validates the passion, hard work, and dedication we put into every client and their project. A huge thank you to the Asheville and surrounding communities for your continued trust and support," said Decker.

At its Mills River showroom, Southeastern Tile Connection helps homeowners, builders, and designers find tile and installation materials for projects throughout the home. The team offers ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tile, along with guidance to help customers choose products that fit their spaces and plans.

Southeastern Tile Connection thanks everyone who voted, along with Best of Asheville and Asheville Media Group, for celebrating the businesses that serve Western North Carolina.

View the Best of Asheville winners listing or learn more at setileconnection.com.

Press Contact:

Mike Nichols

(910) 799-5565

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WINAMAC, Ind., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Doral Renewables LLC ("Doral Renewables") celebrated today the imminent Commercial Operation of the Mammoth South, Mammoth Central I, and Mammoth Central II phases of the Mammoth Solar project. These three phases represent a combined capacity of 900 MWac that will be reaching commercial operation, and the completion of the entire Mammoth Solar complex, a 1.3 GW site, one of the largest operational solar projects in the country.

The three phases now coming online were constructed over 18 months. During peak construction, approximately 1,800 workers attended the site every day. At one point, an engineering logistics marvel was achieved as 20,000 panels per day were installed. During operations, Doral Renewables will explore multiple partnerships and efforts to deploy large-scale dual-use practices, also known as Agrivoltaics, which will include agricultural and farming activities inside the project area. Among others, the company is exploring specialty crops, sheep and cattle grazing, and an ongoing partnership with Purdue University.

"Today is the culmination of true partnership between the Pulaski County community and Doral", said Nick Cohen, President and CEO of Doral Renewables. "We started this project as a vision to bring a major economic development project to the county and an energy project to the state, and it grew beyond our wildest dreams. We are hoping to make this one of the leading dual-use sites in the country and further grow the partnership between Doral and local farmers."

Indiana's Secretary of Energy, Suzanne Jaworowski, also took part in the festivities. "In the world of economic development right now, every project is looking for speed to electrons. With demand for electricity skyrocketing, we need every electron we can get on the grid." Said Secretary Jaworowski. "We want to create an energy infrastructure that will draw economic development and do it in a way that preserves our way of life and our agricultural environment. This project is a great example of that."

Some of the project's partners in attendance emphasized its economic impact: "Mammoth Solar is a powerful example of what happens when we connect American manufacturing directly to American energy infrastructure—Indiana steel, made by Indiana local workers, built into an Indiana power plant, and generating electricity for Indiana communities," said Robert Vinje, Chief Operating Officer of Nextpower. "We're proud to partner with Doral and Bechtel on a project that delivers reliable, high-performance solar generation while creating lasting economic and agricultural value for the farmers, families, and communities that call Indiana home."

"We didn't do this alone. It's important to recognize the partnership and collaboration of the men and women who made this possible. What we take pride in is the unions that supported us, that answered the call every day: through the heat, through the snow and ice, through the rain, the good and the bad," commented Finley Lewis, Renewables Operations Manager for North America at Bechtel. "This was a project of commitment, of partnership, of dedication. The men and women of our union partners are why we're standing here today, and why this community will be able to enjoy clean power."

About Doral Renewables

Doral Renewables is a Philadelphia-based developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy assets throughout the United States. Doral's solar and storage development portfolio comprises over 22 GW, which includes nearly 450 MWac in active operation, 900 MWac imminently reaching commercial operation and over 1,700 MWac under construction. Doral Renewables operates in 16 states and across five electricity markets. With a strong focus on community engagement, we aim to integrate agrivoltaics practices throughout our pipeline, creating additional opportunities for farming communities. Doral's team of global partners includes the Doral Group, Migdal Group, and APG. Learn more at doral-llc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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The proposed plan would replace aging infrastructure and add electricity system capacity for Ontario's growing electricity needs

TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) submitted its 2028-2032 Joint Rate Application to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) with a proposed investment plan for its transmission and distribution systems. If approved, the approximately $37 billion five-year plan will address Ontario's growing electricity demand and strengthen the reliability and security of the electricity system. The plan was informed by feedback from more than 100,000 customers across the province and prioritizes the right investments at the right time to deliver value for people across Ontario.

"Ontario's growth, prosperity and competitiveness depend on a reliable and secure electricity system," said Megan Telford, President and CEO, Hydro One. "As demand continues to increase, this proposed plan invests in the work needed now to replace aging infrastructure to support reliability, build new partnerships, strengthen the system against severe storms and evolving security threats, and add capacity for growing communities and businesses."

If approved, the plan would:

- Add transmission capacity to connect and deliver approximately 6,000 megawatts of new electricity – enough to power the equivalent of approximately five million homes.

- Modernize approximately 1,400 kilometres of transmission lines – roughly the distance from Toronto to Thunder Bay – helping deliver more reliable power and supporting Ontario's increasing electricity needs.

- Replace or refurbish more than 85,000 distribution poles, the majority made of Canadian lumber, to help reduce equipment failures and strengthen the electricity system.

- Equip approximately 90 per cent of major distribution lines with smart switching technology that can automatically detect outages, isolate damaged sections of line and enable faster restoration of power.

- Modernize critical infrastructure and strengthen physical and cyber security measures that help protect the electricity system and keep power flowing to homes, businesses and communities.

- Deploy 5,400 residential energy storage systems to help reduce outage duration by approximately 95 per cent for customers most affected by prolonged outages.

If the five-year plan is approved, the monthly bill for a typical year-round medium-density residential customer (R1) would increase by $0.50 in 2028 and by an average of $1.14 each year from 2028 to 2032 for transmission1. For distribution, monthly base charges would decrease by about $0.10 in 2028 and would remain unchanged in the following years, largely reflecting the impact of the Distribution Rate Protection Program (DRP) for eligible residential customers and a proposed customer refund. These estimates could change based on the OEB's decisions.

Through targeted investments, the plan would support jobs and businesses across the province and strengthen Ontario's ability to build and maintain critical infrastructure with Canadian materials and expertise. It would also support opportunities for Indigenous communities and businesses to partner in projects that support Ontario's energy future and economic reconciliation.

Additional information about Hydro One's Joint Rate Application is available here.

Hydro One Limited (TSX: H)

Hydro One Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is Ontario's largest electricity transmission and distribution provider with 1.5 million valued customers, $39.7 billion in assets as at December 31, 2025, and annual revenues in 2025 of $9 billion.

Our team of 9,600 skilled and dedicated employees proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities. In 2025, Hydro One invested $3.4 billion in its transmission and distribution networks, and supported the economy by purchasing $3.0 billion of goods and services.

We are committed to the communities where we live and work through community investment, sustainability and diversity initiatives.

Hydro One Limited's common shares are listed on the TSX and certain of Hydro One Inc.'s medium term notes are listed on the NYSE. Additional information can be accessed at www.hydroone.com/, www.sedarplus.com or www.sec.gov.

For More Information

For more information about everything Hydro One, please visit www.hydroone.com where you can find additional information including links to securities filings, historical financial reports, and information about the Company's governance practices, corporate social responsibility, customer solutions and further information about its business.

Forward-looking statements and information:

This press release and the application and investment plan to which it refers may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Statements containing forward-looking information are made pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Such information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding Hydro One's anticipated capital investments including in respect of the company's five-year $37 billion investment plan, and expectations relating to impacts. Words such as "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "attempt", "may", "plan", "will", "can", "believe", "seek", "estimate", and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking information. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or actions and involve assumptions and risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking information. Some of the factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the results expressed, implied or forecasted by such forward-looking information, including some of the assumptions used in making such statements, are discussed more fully in Hydro One's filings with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada, which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. Hydro One does not intend, and it disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking information, except as required by law.

In this press release, Hydro One presents information about potential future capital investments. The purpose of providing information about potential future capital investments is in order to give context to the nature of some of Hydro One's future plans and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Information about potential future capital investments, including the various assumptions underlying it, should be read in conjunction with "Forward–looking statements and information" above and as may be found in Hydro One's filings with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada, which are available under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. Hydro One does not intend to update the information about future capital investments except as required by applicable securities laws.

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The merger brings together two long-standing BryteBridge Group companies into a single accounting division built to serve nonprofits of every size, with Lora Lahoda as Vice President and General Manager.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundation Group, the nation's leading provider of nonprofit formation and compliance services, today announced the combination of its legacy Bookkeeping division with Nonprofit Suite, a boutique accounting firm serving larger nonprofit organizations. Together, the two teams will operate as Foundation Group Accounting Services, providing a comprehensive range of accounting and financial management services designed specifically for the nonprofit sector.

For more than eight years, Foundation Group's Bookkeeping division has helped small and mid-sized nonprofits maintain accurate books. Meanwhile, Nonprofit Suite has built a reputation for boutique, high-touch accounting services tailored to larger, more complex nonprofit organizations for over 20 years. By bringing these capabilities together, Foundation Group Accounting Services will provide clients with a unified team and consistent service experience that can evolve as their organizations grow.

"Our clients have always come to us because they wanted a true accounting partner, not just a vendor who processes transactions," said Greg McRay, president and founder of Foundation Group. "Bringing Nonprofit Suite and Foundation Group Bookkeeping together allows us to support organizations from their earliest accounting needs through increasingly complex financial reporting and management requirements. Most importantly, our clients can continue working with a trusted partner as their organizations grow."

One Division Supporting Every Stage of Growth

Foundation Group Accounting Services will continue providing the core bookkeeping and compliance-focused services that have supported smaller nonprofit organizations for years, while expanding access to the operational accounting, financial reporting, and strategic advisory capabilities historically provided by Nonprofit Suite.

The combined practice creates a scalable continuum of services. Organizations can begin with essential bookkeeping support and transition seamlessly into more comprehensive financial management services as their budgets, programs, funding sources, staffing, and reporting requirements become more complex.

Foundation Group Accounting Services will focus on three core areas:

- Accurate, GAAP-compliant bookkeeping that provides organizations with a reliable financial foundation.

- Operational accounting and financial reporting that gives leadership and boards timely, meaningful insight into organizational performance.

- Strategic financial support for organizations navigating budgeting, audits, grant and funder requirements, and increasingly complex financial decisions.

New Leadership for the Combined Division

Foundation Group Accounting Services is led by Lora J. Lahoda, CPA, CGMA, Vice President and General Manager. In this role, Lahoda leads the integration of the combined teams and oversees service delivery, staffing, operational strategy, and growth for the accounting division.

"This combination allows us to provide nonprofits with something that can be difficult to find—an accounting partner capable of growing alongside their organization," said Lahoda. "Whether an organization needs support with its foundational bookkeeping or requires sophisticated financial reporting, operational accounting, and interim CFO services, our team can meet clients where they are today and continue supporting them as their needs evolve. Our goal is to provide nonprofit leaders with reliable financial information and the accounting expertise they need to make informed decisions and advance their missions."

Lahoda has spent most of her career dedicated to the nonprofit sector. She has served as an auditor, CFO, and consultant for various nonprofit organizations.

Continuity of Services

Foundation Group Accounting Services will continue to offer the core bookkeeping services nonprofits have relied on for more than eight years, including:

- Monthly bank account reconciliation

- Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, and Statement of Cash Flow preparation

- Dedicated U.S.-based bookkeepers with nonprofit-specific accounting expertise

- Preferred rates on Foundation Group compliance services

- Best-practice accounting advice and counsel

New and Expanded Services

Building on Nonprofit Suite's boutique accounting model, Foundation Group Accounting Services also provides expanded services for nonprofit organizations with more complex financial and operational needs, including:

- Operational accounting, including cost allocation by program or grant, and monitoring of restricted fund releases

- Full financial reporting packages, including financial dashboards, statements of financial position and activities, and budget-to-actual reporting

- Customized, board-ready reporting formats

- Budget development and audit process support

- Customized grant and funder invoicing and reporting

- Interim CFO services

Availability

Foundation Group Accounting Services is available now to both new and existing clients of Foundation Group and Nonprofit Suite. Organizations can request a consultation with an accounting specialist to determine the appropriate level of support based on their size, complexity, and financial management needs. More information is available at https://www.501c3.org/501c3-services/nonprofit-bookkeeping/.

About Foundation Group

Foundation Group is a Nashville-based provider of nonprofit formation, tax, compliance, and accounting services, and a member of the BryteBridge Group family of companies. For more than 30 years, Foundation Group has helped nonprofit organizations establish and maintain their tax-exempt status, serving more than 50,000 organizations nationwide.

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Free new database gives women X-ray vision into whether every major U.S. company promotes women equally -- rankings from real workforce numbers.

ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every working woman has asked herself the same quiet question: do women actually get ahead here? Until now, the only way to answer it was to take the job and wait years to find out. Now the answer takes about thirty seconds. Type nearly any major U.S. employer's name into a free public site recently launched by data scientists and funded by the Women Leaders Association, and see its Glass Ceiling Score: a simple measure of whether women there rise into management and executive jobs at the same rate as men, calculated from the company's actual workforce numbers -- not its recruiting brochure.

Think of it as a Glassdoor for promotions. Before accepting an offer, before asking for a raise or a bigger role, before believing a Careers page that promises "women thrive here," a woman can check what the numbers say -- about the company courting her, and about the one she works for now. Women earn roughly 15 percent less than men on average, Pew Research estimates, and that gap usually starts with who gets picked for management. Pay gets measured constantly; promotion almost never -- until now.

Two scores, built from the numbers companies cannot massage

By analyzing each employer's workforce counts by gender and job title, the team developed two metrics:

- The Glass Ceiling Score measures whether women advance into executive roles at the same rate as men.

- The Management Entry Score measures whether women reach first-level management at comparable rates -- the rung where research shows most careers stall.

Anyone can look up a company at no cost and see both scores, compare employers within an industry, and drill down by metro area and state, where the tool ranks the major employers in each market and highlights the top performers.

"Women have been told for fifty years to try harder, negotiate harder, and find a mentor. The missing piece was never effort -- it was information," said Lydia Price, 2026-2027 Volunteer Chair of the Women Leaders Association. "When a woman can compare how her employer advances women on average in comparison to men on average it changes the entire frame of reference, the conversation changes from trust us to show me." The companies that excel in promoting women equally into management also receive Top Women's Workplace awards at the chapter and national levels.

Who the data serves

Women entering the workforce or considering offers can identify employers with strong advancement records. Current employees can benchmark their own company and bring data to promotion and career-development conversations. Consumers and investors can direct support toward companies with fair practices, and corporate leaders can see -- often for the first time -- how their promotion patterns compare with competitors'.

Building on a decade of gender-equality research

The Glass Ceiling Score stands on the shoulders of a decade of important, groundbreaking work. The Economist's influential Glass Ceiling Index (https://www.economist.com/interactive/graphic-detail/glass-ceiling-index) has put the issue on the global agenda by ranking conditions for working women annually -- though at the country level, not by employer. The Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (https://www.bloomberg.com/company/press/bloomberg-2023-gei/) helped set early standards for corporate transparency, tracking several hundred public companies that self-reported through voluntary disclosure. Forbes' widely read Best Employers for Women list (https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-companies-women/) surveys employees at a few hundred large firms each year, and The Times and Business in the Community's respected Top 50 Employers for Gender recognizes UK organizations that apply for consideration.

The Glass Ceiling Score builds from that and goes further on every dimension: it covers far more companies, publishes an individual score by company rather than a limited list of a few hundred, offers location-level drill-downs, and rests on unambiguous workforce statistics rather than surveys, self-disclosure, or applications. And because every score is computed directly from actual workforce data without remuneration, sponsorships, payments, and public relations cannot influence a company's result -- and no employer can opt out of being measured.

"Earlier indexes did pioneering work, but each could only cover the companies that participated or made a short list. We measured everyone," Price said. "If an employer promotes women fairly, the data will celebrate it. If it doesn't, the data will say that too -- and for the first time, a woman gets to see it before she signs the offer letter."

What comes next

The initial release covers most major U.S. employers, with expansion planned across Europe and Asia. Future versions will add deeper demographic analysis, including promotion-fairness scoring for women of color and other underrepresented groups. The project was funded by the Women Leaders and organizers expect additional women's foundations and equal-pay philanthropists to support the effort, with the goal of keeping the platform permanently free to women worldwide.

The tool is available now at https://WomanLeaders.org/r/GlassCeiling

About the Women Leaders Association

The Women Leaders Association is a non-profit committed to the development and advancement of women in the corporate arena, with chapters in most major U.S. cities. The tool includes analysis by key metros and states, with rankings of the major employers in each, including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Denver, Washington, Dallas, Houston, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Nashville, Detroit, San Antonio, Cincinnati, Omaha, St. Louis, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Phoenix, Portland, Miami, Austin, Baltimore, Tampa, Orlando, Hartford, Raleigh, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Norfolk, Richmond, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Greensboro, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Columbus, Tulsa, Sacramento, Jacksonville, Birmingham, Albuquerque, Rochester, Boise, Knoxville, New Orleans, Buffalo, Baton Rouge, Charleston, Spokane, El Paso, Chattanooga, Little Rock, Greenville, Providence, Springfield, Honolulu, Madison, Columbia, Tucson, Stockton, Des Moines, Syracuse, Harrisburg, Jackson, Bakersfield, Akron, Wichita, and Augusta, plus most states including California, Texas, Florida, and New York.

Media Contact:

Lydia Price

2026-2027 Volunteer Chair, Women Leaders Association

[email protected] 678-427-6771

SOURCE Women Leaders Association

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