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Montana-Dakota Utilities Announces Electric Service Agreement with Applied Digital for Proposed AI Factory

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BISMARCK, N.D., June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MDU Resources Group, Inc.’s (NYSE: MDU) subsidiary, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., has entered into an electric service agreement (ESA) with Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) to provide power to Polaris Forge 3, an AI Factory near Center, North Dakota.

At full capacity, the campus would require 430 megawatts of electricity. Under the ESA, Applied Digital would be responsible for the costs of purchasing the energy directly from the market or through other power supply arrangements. Applied Digital anticipates initial operations to commence in August 2027.

Polaris Forge 3 will expand Applied Digital’s footprint in North Dakota, where the company is developing purpose-built campuses designed to support high-density artificial intelligence workloads. Applied Digital has previously announced a 15-year lease with a U.S. based high investment-grade hyperscaler for this site.

“Polaris Forge 3 is another example of how Applied Digital is turning power into operational AI capacity through disciplined execution and long-term partnerships,” said Wes Cummins, Chairman and CEO of Applied Digital. “This campus is expected to create approximately 200 full-time jobs, generate meaningful property tax revenue and support long-term growth across Oliver County and the surrounding region. We believe AI infrastructure should create value well beyond the campus, and we’re proud to continue building in North Dakota.”

Montana-Dakota Utilities currently serves Applied Digital at Polaris Forge 1, its AI Factory near Ellendale, North Dakota, where the companies have worked together to integrate significant power demand while maintaining reliable, cost-effective service for customers, crediting $38.4 million back to North Dakota customers over the past three years.

“This proposed project reflects the growing interest in North Dakota as a location for large energy users,” said Nicole Kivisto, president and CEO of MDU Resources. “We are committed to serving these customers in a way that benefits our communities, supports the regional grid and delivers value to our customers.”

Approval of the ESA and other regulatory filings by the North Dakota Public Service Commission is required for the company to provide power under the agreement with Applied Digital.

About MDU Resources Group, Inc.
MDU Resources Group, Inc., a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, strives to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible electric utility and natural gas distribution services to more than 1.2 million customers across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. In addition to its utility operations, the company’s pipeline business operates a more than 3,800-mile natural gas pipeline network and storage system, ensuring reliable energy delivery across the Northern Plains. With a legacy spanning over a century, MDU Resources remains focused on energizing lives for a better tomorrow. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com or contact the investor relations department at investor@mduresources.com.

About Applied Digital Corporation
Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, and founded in 2021, the company combines hyperscale expertise, proprietary waterless cooling, and rapid deployment capabilities to deliver secure, scalable compute at industry-leading speed and efficiency, while creating economic opportunities in underserved communities through its award-winning Polaris Forge AI Factory model. Learn more at applieddigital.com or follow @APLDdigital on X and LinkedIn.

Investor Contact: Brent Miller, treasurer, 701-530-1730

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MDU Resources: Byron Pfordte, director of integrated communications, 208-377-6050

Montana-Dakota Utilities: Jamie Tescher, senior public relations representative, 701-204-8274

Applied Digital: JSA (Jaymie Scotto & Associates), jsa_applied@jsa.net, 856-264-7827

 

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S&P Global Declares Third Quarter Dividend

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NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has approved a cash dividend on the Company’s common stock for the third quarter of 2026. The dividend of $0.97 is payable on September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 26, 2026. The annualized dividend rate is $3.88 per share.

The Company has paid a dividend each year since 1937 and is one of fewer than 30 companies in the S&P 500® that has increased its dividend annually for more than 50 years.

About S&P Global:

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. 

From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to guiding them through the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today.

Contacts:

Investor Relations:
Mark Grant
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Tel:  + 1 347 640 1521

Media:
April Kabahar
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Tel:  +1 212 438 7530

 

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Suburban Water Systems Invests $10.9 Million in La Puente Water Treatment Plant

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Plant 128 delivers drinking water to La Puente and Hacienda Heights.  New above-ground welded steel tank meets seismic standards.  Updated electrical equipment and backup generator support reliable service and safety.  

LA PUENTE, Calif., June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Suburban Water Systems (“Suburban”) invested approximately $10.9 million to upgrade Plant 128, which stores and delivers essential water to residents, businesses and fire hydrants in La Puente and Hacienda Heights. Suburban engineers and water experts replaced a century-old reservoir and modernized electrical equipment to strengthen the local water system’s reliability and resiliency.

The project was celebrated at a ribbon cutting with local leaders, including Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and City of La Puente Mayor Charlie Klinakis. Both emphasized dependable water service as essential to protecting public health, supporting the economy and preparing for emergencies.

According to Suburban President Craig Gott, the investment reflects Suburban’s commitment to maintaining infrastructure for today and future generations.

“Water infrastructure is easy to overlook because it operates behind the scenes, but it plays a vital role in everyday life,” said Gott. “This project strengthens system reliability and supports safe, dependable water service for decades to come.”

Upgrades include a welded steel storage tank designed to meet modern seismic standards and better withstand earthquake activity. Electrical system improvements and a backup generator enhance employee safety and help maintain water service during power disruptions.

“Customers depend on us,” Gott said. “Whether it’s providing clean drinking water, supporting local businesses or ensuring adequate fire protection, critical investments help us deliver the service our communities expect and deserve.”

Gott also noted that water remains one of the most affordable utility services available. He said, “For less than a penny per gallon, customers receive water that meets rigorous safety and quality standards delivered directly to their tap. We’re proud to provide a product people can trust at a good value.”

Suburban also offers bill payment assistance to qualifying customers through its Customer Assistance Program. Customers can apply at www.suburbanwatersystems.com.

About Suburban Water Systems: Suburban provides high-quality water and promotes efficient water use to approximately 300,000 residents in and around Covina, West Covina, La Puente, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, Whittier, La Mirada, Buena Park, La Habra, Walnut and other unincorporated areas of Los Angeles and Orange counties. Suburban is a CPUC-regulated utility committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable water service.

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Bragg Gaming Group Announces Closing of Private Placement With Participation from Insiders and Drayton International’s Matt Davey

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TORONTO and LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2026 /CNW/ – Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG) (TSX: BRAG) (“bragg” or the “Company”), a leading iGaming content and platform technology solutions provider, today announced the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of 751,445 subscription receipts (the “Subscription Receipts”) at a price of US$1.73 per Subscription Receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$1,300,000 (the “Offering”). The issue price of US$1.73 per Subscription Receipt was based on the closing price of the common shares of the Company (the “Shares”) on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Nasdaq”) on May 29, 2026.

The Subscription Receipts and the aggregate gross proceeds remain subject to escrow release conditions (the “Release Conditions”), including the completion or satisfaction of all material conditions precedent to the Company’s previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding securities of Drayton International (the “Transaction”), which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.

Upon the satisfaction of the Release Conditions, each Subscription Receipt will be automatically exchanged, without any further action or payment of any additional consideration therefor, subject to adjustments, for one Share and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will be exercisable into one Share (a “Warrant Share”) for a period of 36 months from the closing of the Transaction (the “Warrant Expiry Date”) at an exercise price of US$2.16 per Warrant Share (the “Warrant Exercise Price”), subject to acceleration as described below.

In the event that the volume weighted average price of the Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) (or such other Canadian stock exchange on which the Shares are listed for trading) equals or exceeds a price that is 25% above the Warrant Exercise Price for 15 consecutive trading days, then bragg, in its sole discretion, may accelerate the Warrant Expiry Date by issuing a press release (a “Warrant Acceleration Press Release”) and, in such case, the Warrant Expiry Date will be deemed to be 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on the 30th day following the issuance of the Warrant Acceleration Press Release. Any Warrant not exercised prior to the expiry of such 30-day notice period shall be forfeited and cancelled without compensation.

The net proceeds from the Offering will primarily be used for general corporate and working capital purposes. The Subscription Receipts, Shares, Warrants and the Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants upon conversion are subject to a statutory hold period in Canada of four months and one day after the closing of the Offering and are also “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144(a)(3) under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and may not be transferred or resold other than in compliance with an exemption or exclusion from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.

Each subscriber in the Offering has agreed not to, directly or indirectly, sell, transfer, dispose of, or otherwise deal in their Shares, Warrants or Shares issuable upon the exercise of the Warrants, for four months following closing of the Transaction.

Insider Participation

In connection with the Offering, (i) Robbie Bressler, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, subscribed for 86,704 Subscription Receipts; (ii) Morten Tonnesen, Chief Operating Officer of the Company, subscribed for 57,803 Subscription Receipts; and (iii) Thomas Winter, a director of the Company, subscribed for 57,803 Subscription Receipts. The insider participation in the Offering constituted a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”), for which the Company was exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) thereof, as neither the fair market value of the securities issued to the insiders under the Offering nor the consideration paid by the insiders exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization, in each case as determined under MI 61-101. The Company did not file a material change report 21 days before closing of the Offering as the number of Subscription Receipts issued to insiders of the Company had not been confirmed at that time and the Company wished to close the Offering as expeditiously as possible for sound business reasons. The material change report to be filed by the Company in connection with the closing of the Offering will contain additional details with respect to such insider participation in accordance with Canadian securities laws.

Furthermore, renowned gaming entrepreneur Matt Davey, Founder and Chairman of gaming-oriented investment fund, Tekkorp Capital, subscribed for 115,607 Subscription Receipts. As previously announced, the Company intends to appoint Mr. Davey as Non-Executive Chairman of its board of directors upon completion of the Transaction. Upon completion of the Transaction and Offering, Mr. Davey is expected to hold approximately 10% of the issued and outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis.

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The securities issued have not been registered under the 1933 Act, and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements and applicable U.S. state securities laws.

About Bragg Gaming Group Inc.

Bragg Gaming Group, “bragg” (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) crafts igaming environments that elevate player experiences. By combining battle-tested regulatory expertise with smart technology and captivating games and gaming worlds, bragg aims to deliver a proven revenue engine for operators and an unforgettable experience for players.

The bragg product suite includes:

casino games: Featuring bragg studios game experiences, as well as aggregated and bespoke IP crafted for bragg by partner studios.fuze™: Real-time behavioural intelligence that maps player journeys to reduce churn and maximize retention and engagement.bragg hub: A single integration aggregating the industry’s leading games from bragg’s premium in-house studios and third-party games houses.bragg PAM: A proven, scalable platform that simplifies operations across markets.

Licensed and operational in 30+ regulated markets globally, including the U.S., Canada, LatAm, and Europe, bragg is engineered for igaming players and built for operator growth.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (together “forward-looking statements”), including, without limitation, statements with respect to the use of proceeds of the Offering; the Transaction, including its anticipated closing in the third quarter of 2026; the filing of the Company’s material change report; the expected appointment of Mr. Davey as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company’s board of directors; and the shareholdings of Mr. Davey. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and allowing readers to get a better understanding of the Company’s anticipated financial position, results of operations, and operating environment. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or describes a “goal”, or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.

All forward-looking statements contained in this news release reflect the Company’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements were made. Actual results or events may differ from those predicted in these forward-looking statements. All of the Company’s forward-looking statements are qualified by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in such forward-looking statements, including the assumptions listed below. Although the Company believes that these assumptions are reasonable, this list is not exhaustive of factors that may affect any of the forward-looking statements. The key assumptions that have been made in connection with the forward-looking statements include the Company’s financial resources and liquidity; the regulatory regime governing the business of the Company; the operations of the Company; the products and services of the Company; the Company’s customers; the growth of the Company’s business; meeting minimum listing requirements of the stock exchanges on which the Shares trade; the integration of technology; the anticipated size and/or revenue associated with the gaming market globally; the assumption that a definitive acquisition agreement with respect to the Transaction will be entered into on terms consistent with the binding letter of intent; the assumption that all customary closing conditions to the Transaction will be satisfied (including the approval of the listing of Shares to be issued on the TSX and the Nasdaq).

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, future events, conditions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, prediction, projection, forecast, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: risks related to the Company’s business and financial position; the risk that the Company may not enter into a definitive acquisition agreement in connection with the Transaction; the risk that the Transaction may not close on the anticipated timelines or at all (including the approval of the listing of the Shares to be issued on the TSX and the Nasdaq); risks related to the dilution to existing shareholders from the issuance of Subscription Receipts; risks associated with gaming regulatory approvals, licensing requirements and compliance in multiple jurisdictions; risks related to the integration of Drayton’s assets, technology and personnel; risks related to reliance on third-party platforms, including BetMakers’ ADW offering, and the risk that such platforms may not perform as expected or may not be available on anticipated terms; risks associated with general economic conditions; risks related to the Company’s management; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments, including changes to gaming regulations in the United States, Canada, Brazil and other jurisdictions; the inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; the inability to access sufficient capital on favorable terms; realization of growth estimates; income tax and regulatory matters; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; competition; economic and financial conditions, including volatility in interest and exchange rates, commodity and equity prices; changes in customer demand; disruptions to the Company’s technology network, including computer systems and software; natural events such as severe weather, fires, floods and earthquakes; and risks related to health pandemics and the outbreak of communicable diseases. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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