Flagship Apex versatility in a compact 2.5kWh format—big enough for real backup, light enough to move, and built to scale.

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BLUETTI today launched the Apex 200—a streamlined, highly portable solar generator tailored for home emergency backup, power grid reliability, RV travel, and off-grid living. Early pricing is available across launch packages from November 4 through November 18, with the standalone Apex 200 portable power station starting at $1,099.

“After the well-acclaimed Apex 300, the number one piece of feedback we heard was simple: users loved the modular versatility, but wanted it in a package they could easily manage day-to-day,” said James Ray, Marketing Director at BLUETTI. “The Apex 200 is our answer. It’s not just a smaller battery—it’s a flexible everyday powerhouse built to start smaller for emergency backup, with a clear, stress-free path to scale up as your life and power needs grow.” 

Start Small. Scale Big. Power More.

Bringing flagship Apex versatility into a compact 2.56kWh format, the Apex 200 offers a more accessible entry point designed to start small and scale as power needs evolve.

Base Unit Performance
Combines 2,560Wh of LFP capacity with a robust 3.2kW~3.6kW AC output (3.6kW with expansion or active charging) in a sleek 26.9kg enclosure.
 Single-Unit Expansion (Up to 33.28kWh)
A single Apex 200 unit connects with up to six B500K expansion batteries to reach its individual max capacity of 33.28kWh. For typical power outages, adding one or two B300K batteries can extend essential home backup to 2–3 days.
 Parallel System (Up to 6kW/~ 100kWh)
Links up to three Apex 200 units via HUB A1 to deliver 6kW continuous AC output and ~100kWh total capacity for whole-home backup.

3kW Solar Input, 280V High-Voltage

For extended outage and off-grid independence, the Apex 200 delivers up to 3kW of high-voltage solar input across two independent channels—combining a 2kW high-voltage MC4 input (60V–280V MPPT range) and a 1kW low-voltage XT60 input. When paired with an array of high-efficiency SORA 500 portable solar panels to maximize its 3kW input capacity, the system tops up the battery from 0 to 80% in just 50 minutes and achieves a full 100% charge in 1.7 hours using solar energy alone. Combined with wall AC, gas generators, and vehicle charging, it serves as a flexible home battery backup system built for both severe weather and outdoor adventures.

RV-Ready: Native RV Ports in a Smaller Footprint

Built for tight camper vans and travel trailers, the Apex 200 packs heavy-duty capability into a compact 26.9kg, 36.2L enclosure. Powered by BLUETTI UltraCell™ technology, it achieves an industry-leading volumetric energy density of 70.7 Wh/L, tucking effortlessly under RV seating or in tight pass-through storage without sacrificing cabin space. Equipped with 10 versatile output ports, it simplifies the connection without extra adapters:

Native 30A TT-30R RV Port:
Plugs directly into travel trailer shore power inlets for seamless 120V power.
 Heavy-Duty 12V/30A Anderson Port:
Directly powers heavy-draw 12V appliances—such as portable fridges and communication gear—with zero conversion loss.

When traveling between campsites, the system can also pair with the Charger 2, the alternator & solar dual charger for faster on-the-go charging.

Industry-First Smart AC Control

The Apex 200 introduces an industry-first feature to the portable power station market: four independently controllable smart AC outlets. Through the BLUETTI App, users can remotely switch individual outlets, set automated operation schedules, apply state-of-charge controls, and preserve stored energy for priority loads during extended blackouts.

The system also provides 15ms UPS switching for sensitive electronics and integrates seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant ecosystems. When AC output is enabled with the display off, idle consumption drops to just 10.5W, helping preserve stored energy during extended standby periods.

Availability and Pricing

The Apex 200 portable power station officially launches on November 4, offering its lowest standalone price of $1,099 for the first 14 days (regularly $1,399). Following this initial launch window, standalone pricing will step up through December 5 before returning to its regular price, while selected bundle prices will remain unchanged throughout the entire launch period. Customers can also use code BLUETTI5OFF at checkout for an extra 5% off all bundles.

About BLUETTI

Established in 2013, BLUETTI has evolved into a pioneer in the clean energy sector. Driven by robust in-house R&D and sustainable innovation, the brand empowers millions across 120+ countries to stay safe and prepared. Its portfolio of solar generators and home battery backup solutions provides reliable power for emergency preparedness, RV travel, and off-grid lifestyles.

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Ellen Lee
PR Lead, US Market
ellenlee@bluetti.com 

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Dye & Durham has entered into Support Agreements with Plantro and EdgePoint, aligning the Company with two of its largest shareholders, representing approximately 36% of shares outstandingFormer Dye & Durham Chief Executive Officer Matthew Proud, Lee Matheson, and Peter Brimm appointed to the Board of Directors

TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2026 /CNW/ — Dye & Durham Limited (the “Company” or “Dye & Durham”) (TSX: DND), a leading provider of cloud-based legal practice management software, today announced it has reached support agreements with two of its largest shareholders, Plantro Ltd. (“Plantro”) and EdgePoint Investment Group (“EdgePoint”). The support agreements mark a decisive step toward providing the Company, its customers, employees, and investors with a clear, stable governance framework through 2027.

In connection with the support agreements, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) will be refreshed with individuals who collectively bring fresh shareholder perspective, relevant skills and experience, and critical institutional knowledge. Matthew Proud, Lee Matheson of EdgePoint and Peter Brimm, a former director of the Company, have been appointed to the Board. The Board also welcomes Patrick Dennis as a Board Observer. Mr. Dennis’s extensive operating and transformation experience in enterprise software will support the Board as it advances the Company’s strategic and financial priorities.

“Today’s agreements are the result of constructive dialogue with our shareholders, and we welcome the new members of the Board,” said Angela Zhang, Chair of the Board, Dye & Durham. “With a reinvigorated and aligned Board, we will continue to progress our search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer while supporting Todd and the management team in executing our strategy and driving sustainable value for all shareholders.”

“We plan to collaborate closely with the Board and management to drive long-term performance at Dye & Durham,” said Matthew Proud, Principal, Plantro. “Plantro believes that a focus on product development and disciplined execution will support Dye & Durham’s path to future value creation. We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the Company and with EdgePoint, and we look forward to being a supportive and engaged shareholder.”

“We are pleased to have aligned with other major Dye & Durham shareholders, including Plantro, and the Company’s Board,” said Lee Matheson, Partner, EdgePoint. “These agreements provide the stability the Company needs and we believe this sets the stage for the Company to focus fully on operating performance and balance sheet discipline.”

“I am delighted to welcome Matthew, Lee and Peter to the Board, and Patrick as a Board Observer and advisor,” said Todd Schulte, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Dye & Durham. “With our Board and our largest shareholders behind us, our teams can put their full attention where it belongs — on our platform, our products, and the customers who rely on us every day.”

Support Agreements

Under the terms of the support agreements, Plantro and EdgePoint have both entered into customary standstill and voting support agreements with the Company until September 2027. The agreements will be filed on SEDAR+.

EdgePoint receives a nomination right to the Company’s Board during the standstill period and Lee Matheson serves as EdgePoint’s nominee. Plantro continues to hold its existing nomination right with respect to a director; Matthew Proud will serve as Plantro’s nominee. Norman Findlay will continue to serve on the Board until the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders.

The litigation between Plantro and the Company will be dismissed as part of these agreements.

About Matthew Proud, Lee Matheson, Peter Brimm, and Patrick Dennis

Lee Matheson is a Partner at EdgePoint Investment Group. Previously, he co-founded Broadview Capital Management Inc. and served as portfolio manager of the Broadview Dark Horse LP, a long/short fund focused on Canadian small-cap securities. Mr. Matheson has extensive experience as a public company director having served on ten public company boards. He currently serves as a director of Tucows Inc., where he also chairs the governance committee. He has previously served on the boards of AutoCanada Inc. (2020–2024), Optiva (2020–2025), Echelon Financial Holdings Inc. (2018–2020), exactEarth (2019–2021), RDM Corporation (2011–2017), AlarmForce Industries Inc. (2016–2018), WesternOne Inc. (2016–2018), Medworxx Solutions Inc. (2013–2015), and Strad Inc. (2019–2020). Mr. Matheson is a CFA charter holder, and member of the CFA Institute.

Peter Brimm, who previously served on the Board from November 2023 to December 2024, has been reappointed as a Director. Mr. Brimm has over 20 years of capital allocation, investing, and operating experience across multiple industries as a strategy and operations consultant, C-suite executive, and investor. He was recently President of Envoy Holdings, a single-family office. Previously, Mr. Brimm was Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for Shiplake Properties, a Toronto-based real estate firm, and before that served as Chief Growth Officer at Leap Tools Inc. He has also held portfolio manager roles at several leading hedge funds in the US and Canada, including Relational Investors and West Face Capital Inc. Mr. Brimm currently serves on the boards of Pitney Bowes Inc. and Medical Facilities Corporation. He holds an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, with certificates in Global Management and Public Management, and a B.A. cum laude in Business Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles. Mr. Brimm is a CFA charter holder, and member of the CFA Institute.

Matthew Proud is a Principal of Plantro and the Chief Executive Officer of MAK Acquisition Corp. Mr. Proud was the Global Chief Executive Officer of Dye & Durham from 2014 to 2024. In 2018, Mr. Proud was recognized as one of CNW Group/The Caldwell Partners International Inc.’s Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Honourees. Mr. Proud holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Buckingham.

Patrick Dennis is a seasoned business executive and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of operational leadership across SaaS, enterprise software, and cybersecurity — and a proven track record as a multi-time, successful public and private company CEO. He currently serves as Executive Chairman at Avaya, having transitioned from the CEO role after leading the company’s transformation and repositioning as an enterprise software provider. As CEO, he focused Avaya’s product and go-to-market strategy on the largest, most complex government and private-sector organizations globally, and led the company’s AI initiatives, embedding AI capabilities across the business. As CEO of Venafi, he drove company-wide strategy with a focus on innovation and growth, leading the company’s successful sale to CyberArk. He has also held multiple senior leadership roles at EMC and Oracle, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence. In addition to his role at Avaya, Mr. Dennis currently serves as Chairman at Ripcord. He earned a B.S. in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is an active contributor to the Forbes Technology Council.

ABOUT DYE & DURHAM LIMITED

Dye & Durham Limited provides premier practice management solutions empowering legal professionals every day, delivers vital data insights to support critical corporate transactions and enables the essential payments infrastructure trusted by government and financial institutions. The Company has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa. Additional information can be found at www.dyedurham.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which reflects the Company’s current expectations regarding future events, including statements relating to the composition of the Board, the entry into and terms of the support agreements with Plantro and EdgePoint, the settlement of certain litigation involving the Company, and the Company’s governance framework and priorities moving forward. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “targets”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “an opportunity exists”, “is positioned”, “estimates”, “intends”, “assumes”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”. All information that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, nor guarantees or assurances of future performance but instead represent management’s current beliefs, expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events and performance. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Dye & Durham’s control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk that the support agreements with Plantro and EdgePoint, and the changes to the Board resulting from such agreements, do not achieve the expected outcomes and the risk factors discussed in the Company’s most recent annual information form, available under Dye & Durham’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The forward-looking information is also based on certain assumptions, including that none of the risks identified above materialize; that no significant events occur outside the ordinary course of business; and that all parties to the Plantro and EdgePoint support agreements abide by the terms thereof.

If any of the aforementioned risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the opinions, estimates, or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results or future events may vary materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking information. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this press release represents Dye & Durham’s expectations as of the date specified herein and is subject to change after that date. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required under applicable securities laws.

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NASCAR Collaboration and Local Franchise Initiatives Help Toys for Tots Collect, Organize, and Distribute Toys to Children and Families Nationwide

CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage kicked off the holiday giving season with a special collaboration to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program ahead of a nationwide campaign. During the Oct. 30 race at Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR driver Timmy Hill took the wheel of the No. 56 Hill Motorsports truck featuring a co-branded Marine Toys for Tots wrap. The collaboration helped bring greater visibility to the holiday campaign among NASCAR fans, encouraging more people to get involved in supporting children and families in need.

“Being able to represent UNITS and Toys for Tots at Martinsville for the past three years has been really special to me. As a driver, you don’t always get the opportunity to represent something bigger than racing, and having Toys for Tots on our truck is a great way to help bring attention to a cause that touches so many families,” said Hill. “Knowing that we can play a small part in helping make the holidays brighter for kids makes it that much more meaningful. I’m proud to be a part of this partnership and thankful to UNITS for making it happen.”

Beyond its NASCAR collaboration, UNITS supports Toys for Tots through its network of locally owned and operated franchise locations, which provide portable storage containers to help local campaigns collect, organize and distribute donations. UNITS franchise locations have historically donated hundreds of containers to Toys for Tots chapters across the country, helping volunteers manage the logistics of seasonal toy drives.

“UNITS’ longstanding partnership helps our Marines and volunteers bring the joy of Christmas to children in need,” said Lieutenant General James B. Laster, U.S. Marines (Retired), President and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “Their storage and moving support during the busy holiday season helps our local campaigns collect and distribute donated toys, giving more parents the opportunity to put gifts under the tree and bringing hope to families across the Nation.”

By providing additional storage capacity, UNITS helps local Toys for Tots campaigns manage high volumes of donations, keep collection operations organized and move gifts efficiently to families before the holidays. That added capacity helps volunteers focus on getting toys into the hands of children who might otherwise go without. This support continues in 2026, with franchise owners contributing resources to help local campaigns reach even more families. Two examples in Minneapolis and Northern Virginia illustrate how UNITS teams work alongside Toys for Tots coordinators and community partners to make the giving season possible.

Local Franchise Owners Help Bring Holiday Giving to Their Communities

Across the country, UNITS franchise owners are working directly with local Toys for Tots campaigns to provide the space and logistical support needed to manage seasonal donations. UNITS Franchising Group salutes Rich Mast of UNITS of Minneapolis for introducing UNITS to Toys for Tots on a national scale. Mast began volunteering five years ago after approaching a local Marine to ask how he could help. Since then, he has become a key logistics partner, donating his time, warehouse space, and portable storage containers.

Mast has provided dozens of containers to support the campaign’s collection and distribution efforts, working with local businesses, schools and veterans’ organizations. He also supports community collection events, including an annual holiday parade that brings law enforcement agencies from across Minnesota together to collect toys. Residents and businesses can find local collection information through the Minneapolis-area Toys for Tots campaign.

In Northern Virginia, Kris Kay of UNITS of Northern Virginia has partnered with Marine Toys for Tots for seven years, helping expand collection opportunities throughout the region. This year, UNITS is providing portable storage containers at 14 collection hub sites spanning from Fredericksburg to Northern Virginia, giving businesses and community members convenient locations to contribute toys. The franchise also coordinates the transportation of collected donations to the Quantico Toys for Tots campaign for distribution to local families and has made part of its facility available to support campaign operations.

Kay works with campaign organizers well ahead of the holiday season to coordinate logistics and connect with additional business partners, including local fire departments. The campaign’s annual December event at the Marine Corps War Memorial brings military personnel and community members together to collect toys. Residents can find local drop-off information through the Quantico-area Toys for Tots campaign.

A Nationwide Commitment to Holiday Giving

These local efforts are part of UNITS’ broader relationship with Marine Toys for Tots. The company continues to encourage its franchise owners to support local campaigns with containers and other resources that help make holiday giving more accessible and efficient. Through its network of locally owned and operated franchises, UNITS remains committed to supporting the communities it serves and helping organizations deliver meaningful assistance to families during the holiday season.

“Toys for Tots has a meaningful impact on children and families in communities across the country, and we’re proud to support its mission,” said Michael McAlhany, CEO of UNITS Franchising Group. “From our NASCAR partnership to the work our franchise owners do locally, we’re able to contribute in practical ways that help campaigns reach more families during the holiday season.”

To find a UNITS Moving and Portable Storage location in your neighborhood, please visit: www.unitsstorage.com. To learn more about Toys for Tots or find a local campaign, visit toysfortots.org.

About UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage provides portable moving and storage solutions for homeowners, businesses, restoration professionals, contractors and customers across the country. Through its network of locally owned and operated franchise locations, UNITS delivers clean, secure and weather resistant portable storage containers directly to customers for moving, storage and business use. With a focus on dependable service, transparent pricing and local ownership, UNITS continues to live its brand promise: Moving and Storage from Neighbors You Trust.

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