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Property Assessed Clean Energy Industry Association (PACENation) Announces Election of New Board Members

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PACENation, the national membership association for Property Assessed Clean Energy financing, announced the results of its 2024 Board elections including the election of 8 new Board members and re-election of 19 current Board members.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PACENation Announces Election of New Board Members

“This expansion of our Board comes at a crucial time as we seek to scale PACE financing to meet ambitious climate goals,” said Donald Gilligan, PACENation’s Board Chair. “The leadership and insights of our new and re-elected members will be invaluable in this effort.”

PACENation, the national membership association for Property Assessed Clean Energy financing, announced the results of its 2024 Board elections including the election of 8 new Board members and re-election of 19 current Board members.

Mary Luèvano, Executive Director of PACENation, said, “We are thrilled to welcome our new Board members and grateful for the continued service of our current Board members. Their diverse expertise representing C-PACE administrators, capital providers, banks, local governments, and non-profits will be invaluable as we continue our work to advance PACE financing for all stakeholders.”

In addition to the election of Board Members, Board Officers who were re-elected include Donald Gilligan (Chair), Bob Giles (Secretary), Bert Hunter (Treasurer). Newly elected Board Vice Chair Mohammed Elahi, Deputy Director, Cook County (Illinois) Planning and Development will begin serving his first term as an Officer.

The newly elected Board members are:
Chris Albano, Managing Director, Citibank
Melody Echols, Assistant Director, ARP & Atlanta C-PACE, Invest Atlanta
Holly Edinger, Director of PACE Market Development, Slipstream
Erica Gilmore, Metropolitan Trustee of Nashville and Davidson County
Paul Hoffman, Managing Director, CCG PACE Funding
Michael Karlosky, Principal, MSK Resources
Jamie Kocis, Partner, Kramer, Levin, Naftalis, & Frankel
Seth Lutter, Associate Director, Montana Facility Finance Authority
Newly elected Board Member Jamie Kocis commented “PACENation’s diverse membership is one of its greatest strengths and I’m excited to contribute to this growing organization by joining the Board”.

Re-elected Board members include:
Donald Gilligan, Retired, (Chair)
Mohammed Elahi, Deputy Director, Cook County (IL) Planning and Development (Vice Chair – newly elected)
Bert Hunter, Chief Investment Officer, CT Green Bank (Treasurer)
Bob Giles, Chief Executive Officer, Home Run Financing (Secretary)
Carolyn Berndt, Legislative Director for Sustainability, National League of Cities
Caleb Bell, Partner, Bricker & Eckler
Deborah Burke, Program Officer, Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Roger Davis, Public Finance Partner, Orrick
Erin Deady, President, Erin L. Deady P.A.
Andy Holzhauser, Partner, Donovan Energy
Abby Johnson, Executive Director, Virginia PACE Authority
Bali Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, PACE Loan Group
Kimberly Lewis Inkumsah, Executive Vice President, International WELL Building Institute
Stephanie Mah, Senior Vice President, Structured Finance Research, Morningstar DBRS
Peter Morgan, Partner, Winston & Strawn
Laura Rapaport, Founder & CEO, North Bridge
David Sykes, Partner, Chapman & Cutler
Dub Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, Texas PACE Authority
Leah Wiggs, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Renew Financial

“This expansion of our Board comes at a crucial time as we seek to scale PACE financing to meet ambitious climate goals,” said Donald Gilligan, PACENation’s Board Chair. “The leadership and insights of our new and re-elected members will be invaluable in this effort.”

“PACE is quickly gaining traction, and PACENation will play a pivotal role,” said Mohammed Elahi, Vice Chair of the PACENation Board and Deputy Director, Planning & Development for Cook County. “I look forward to working with the PACENation Board and membership community to shape policies, foster partnerships, and expand access to this innovative financing tool.”

About PACENation
PACENation is the national membership association that advocates for PACE financing. PACE is a proven financial tool that unlocks private capital to make energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resilience upgrades to commercial, multifamily, and residential properties. For more information, visit pacenation.org.

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Mary Luevano, PACENation, 3104977781, mary@pacenation.org, www.pacenation.org

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MATSON ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF 3 MILLION SHARES TO EXISTING SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.36 PER SHARE

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HONOLULU, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, approved adding three million shares to its existing share repurchase program and extending the program to December 31, 2029.  As of April 23, 2026, the existing share repurchase program had approximately 0.7 million shares remaining.  The Board also declared a second quarter dividend of $0.36 per common share.  The dividend will be paid on June 4, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2026.

“We are pleased to announce an additional three million shares to our existing share repurchase program,” said Matt Cox, Matson’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  “Since we commenced our share repurchase program in August 2021, we have repurchased approximately 14.3 million shares, or approximately 33% of the then outstanding shares, for a total cost of $1.3 billion.  Going forward, we will continue to be both disciplined and opportunistic in our capital allocation, and we remain committed to returning excess cash to shareholders to create additional shareholder value over the long-term.” 

Shares will be repurchased in the open market from time to time at the Company’s discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of its common shares and general market conditions.  The Company may enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate purchases under the program.  The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About the Company

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services.  Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia.  Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia.  The Company’s fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and barges.  Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout North America and Asia.  Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska.  Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement, including but not limited to, statements about capital allocation plans, the timing, manner and volume of repurchases of common shares pursuant to the repurchase program, and use of excess cash.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.  This release should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the SEC through the date of this release, which identify important factors that could affect the forward-looking statements in this release.  We do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

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Accord Specialty Pharmacy Named Finalist in MMIT’s 11th Annual Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accord Specialty Pharmacy, an independent specialty pharmacy serving patients across multiple states, has been named a finalist in the MMIT Patient Choice Awards, a recognition based on patient-reported satisfaction and experience.

Accord was selected as the only independent pharmacy among finalists in its category, alongside national pharmacy organizations such as Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Walmart Specialty Pharmacy. This distinction highlights the company’s commitment to delivering personalized, high-touch care for patients managing complex and chronic conditions.

The MMIT Patient Choice Awards recognize specialty pharmacies that demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction, service quality, and overall care experience. Finalists are determined based on direct patient feedback, making the recognition a meaningful reflection of the trust patients place in their pharmacy providers.

“Being recognized alongside national organizations and as the only independent finalist validates our belief that personalized, patient-centered care drives better outcomes. We are building a model that combines clinical depth, national reach, and operational flexibility to better serve patients, providers, and partners.” said AJ Patel, Founder and Pharmacy Manager of Accord Specialty Pharmacy.

Accord Specialty Pharmacy supports patients across complex specialty categories, including oncology, rare disease, and infusion, through a clinically driven, high-touch care model designed to improve access, adherence, and outcomes. The company’s approach emphasizes personalized support, responsive care coordination, and strong clinical engagement to help patients navigate complex therapies more effectively. With a growing national footprint and multi-state licensure, Accord is positioned to support patients, providers, and partners across diverse markets.

For more information, visit MMIT Announces Finalists of the 11th Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards – MMITNetwork.

About Accord Specialty Pharmacy:

Accord Specialty Pharmacy is an ACHC-accredited, multi-state licensed independent specialty pharmacy located in Central Florida, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals managing complex and chronic conditions. Through personalized support, clinical expertise, and a high-touch approach, Accord helps patients navigate every step of their treatment journey. Learn more at www.accordspecialty.com.

CONTACT: contact@accordspecialty.com

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HAIVISION ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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MONTRÉAL, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ – Haivision Systems Inc. (“Haivision” or the “Company”) (TSX: HAI) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held today in a virtual format.

A total of approximately 45.97 % of the issued and outstanding common shares of Haivision were represented at the meeting.

Election of Directors

Each of the six nominated directors of Haivision was elected as director of the Company with the following results:

Director

Votes
For

% Votes
For

Votes
Against

% Votes
Against

Miroslav Wicha

11,110,245

99.26 %

82,583

0.74 %

Harvey Bienenstock

11,155,137

99.66 %

37,691

0.34 %

Robin M. Rush

11,121,855

99.37 %

70,973

0.63 %

Neil Hindle

10,794,005

96.44 %

398,823

3.56 %

Julie Tremblay

10,941,969

97.76 %

250,859

2.24 %

Lee K. Levy II

9,084,418

81.16 %

2,108,410

18.84 %

2.   Appointment of Auditors

Deloitte LLP were reappointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year with 12,492,582 (98.84%) votes cast in favour and 146,406 (1.16%) votes withheld.

3.   Approval of the Unallocated Awards under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan

The Company’s unallocated awards were approved with 8,710,347 (77.82%) votes cast in favour and 2,482,481 (22.18%) votes cast against.

4.   Reapproval of Company’s Shareholder Rights Plan

The Company’s shareholder rights plan was approved with 10,572,490 (94.46%) votes cast in favour and 620,338 (5.54%) votes cast against.

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting will be filed under Haivision’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Haivision

Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at haivision.com.

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