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Million Mammogram Challenge Launches with OUTFRONT Media in New York City in Partnership with MaleRoom Founder Mindie Kaplan and Imerman Angels

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New 360-Degree Campaign Launches October 1 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Inviting Women to Share and Post Mammogram Dates to Promote Early Detection

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT), one of the largest out of home (OOH) media companies in the U.S., has partnered with MaleRoom Founder and CEO Mindie Kaplan and Imerman Angels to launch a bold new early detection campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

The Million Mammogram Challenge is a new movement kicking off on October 1, 2024, that aims to change the narrative for young women around shame, celebrating their femininity and early detection. The campaign will encourage women to schedule and share their mammogram dates at millionmammogramchallenge.com.

Said Kaplan: “The Million Mammogram Challenge will save lives and change narratives. I’m incredibly grateful to OUTFRONT for daring to do something different together!”

The creative – designed by OUTFRONT Studios, the company’s internal creative agency – features a stunning photo of Mindie Kaplan with the headline “Cancer Isn’t the Star of My Story” that will be shown on OUTFRONT OOH signage across the country, from billboards in major metropolitan areas – including one of the largest billboards in Times Square – to New York City’s MTA transit system. The transit ads will be equipped with QR codes that link to the above website.

“We are absolutely thrilled to partner in this important campaign and are confident that the power of our medium will ensure that the message reach millions both directly and through social channel amplification,” said Jodi Senese, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at OUTFRONT Media.

The photo was taken by photographer Tom Kubik six months after Kaplan’s double mastectomy, to commemorate the halfway point of her surgeries. Liberating and empowering, she posted the image on her personal Instagram to challenge followers to post their mammogram dates, and was shocked to see how many then scheduled long-overdue exams. This experience emboldened her to launch the nationwide Million Mammogram Challenge. 

The OOH campaign will be amplified on social media via OUTFRONT, Imerman Angels and Kaplan’s social channels, with other social OOH (#sOOH) opportunities in process with influencers and other cancer survivors. 

In addition to the OOH campaign and the above website, there will be an event in Times Square on October 1 to kick off the Challenge, and an industry panel discussion – “Rewriting the Narrative: Reframing Breast Cancer Awareness” – at the Female Quotient’s Equality Lounge® @ Advertising Week in New York on October 9.

These will also be supported by a special episode of Kaplan’s “MaleRoom” dating podcast, featuring other cancer survivors talking about their experiences, and a short-form documentary film “The Million Mammogram Movement” is in development, with award-winning director Cheryl Miller Houser. By talking about and normalizing the shame around breast cancer surgery and dating, Kaplan aims to change the narrative and create awareness, community and a movement for women to embrace their transformed bodies. 

“Knowledge is power. And knowledge earlier is always better. Empower yourself and others, and let’s work together to find and stop cancer before it takes too many of our lives, by making a pledge to get checked at millionmammogramchallenge.com,” said Jonny Imerman, young adult testicular cancer survivor and co-founder of Imerman Angels and CLOZTALK. “Plus, if you know someone who already has cancer, please tell them about Imerman Angels (ImermanAngels.org), the largest mentoring program for cancer families, where someone with cancer will be introduced to another person who has already experienced the same cancer, as a mentor, or big brother or big sister, to support with friendship, knowledge and experience. Always free.”

Imerman Angels is a global organization that provides free personalized one-on-one cancer support for cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers. It was founded by cancer survivor Jonny Imerman and a group of like-minded advocates and supporters, created on the belief that no one should have to face cancer alone and without the necessary support. Since 2006, Imerman Angels has made over 34,000 matches in more than 110 countries and facilitated endless honest conversations about living with cancer.

MaleRoom is a media brand founded by Kaplan and featuring content by men for women to get inside the mind of the opposite sex. This podcast, video and event series launched in February and has recently been featured in People, the New York Times and Cosmopolitan. Kaplan was previously with the Chicago Sun Times as creator of the video series, “Happy Hour with Mindie” where she interviewed big names in the start-up world, sports, music and culture. She is also VP of Innovation at MediaMint, which acquired her company Rated VR, a virtual and augmented reality agency that she founded to specialize in content and product innovation for Fortune 500 brands. She has more than a decade of experience in digital media, tech and branding. 

About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in the United States. Through its technology platform, OUTFRONT will fundamentally change the ways advertisers engage audiences on-the-go.

*Website references included in this press release have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

OUTFRONT Media Contacts:

Matt Biscuiti
The Lippin Group
212-986-7080
outfront@lippingroup.com

Courtney Richards
OUTFRONT Media
646-876-9404
courtney.richards@OUTFRONT.com

Stephan Bisson
OUTFRONT Media
212-297-6573
stephan.bisson@outfront.com 

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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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