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Algenesis Wins ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award for Soleic®, the First Fully Biodegradable, High-Performance Polyurethane Platform Validated for a Microplastic-free World

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SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Algenesis Labs, a San Diego-based sustainable materials science company, today announced it has received the 2026 ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award in the Small Business category. The award recognizes Algenesis for its Soleic® platform, a family of plant-based, fully biodegradable polyurethane materials engineered to match the performance of conventional petroleum-based alternatives while leaving zero persistent microplastics behind.

One of the most prestigious recognitions in sustainable chemistry, the ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award honors technologies that advance green chemistry principles to benefit human health and the environment. Algenesis will be honored at the ACS Fall 2026 Meeting in Chicago on Aug. 26, 2026.

“Winning in the Small Business category is a validation that you don’t need a massive R&D budget to solve one of the most urgent pollution crises on the planet,” said Dr. Stephen Mayfield, CEO and Co-Founder of Algenesis Corporation. “We built Soleic® from the ground up to address the growing accumulation of microplastics in our oceans, our soil, and ultimately our bodies. This recognition from ACS tells us the science is right and the timing is now.”

Performance Without the Plastic Legacy

Soleic® is a patent-pending family of polyurethane materials — polyols, isocyanates, thermoplastic polyurethanes, and foams, derived from plant-based feedstocks that do not compete with the food supply. USDA BioPreferred® certified across multiple product grades (56% to 100% biobased content), Soleic® matches the durability, flexibility, and abrasion resistance of conventional polyurethane while biodegrading fully in compost, soil, and marine environments.

Creating truly sustainable plastics requires reducing greenhouse gas emissions, replacing petroleum with renewable raw materials, and eliminating persistent microplastic pollution at end of life. Soleic® addresses all three, delivering a 50–65% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum-based alternatives, according to an independent life cycle assessment conducted by TrueNorth Collective. Unlike conventional plastics that fragment into persistent microplastics, Soleic® undergoes true mineralization, breaking down into CO₂ and biomass with no harmful residues. Biodegradation has been validated under ASTM D5338 and ISO 14855, with ecotoxicity confirmed through OECD 208 plant growth studies.

Why It Matters

Footwear alone sheds up to 400,000 tonnes of microplastics annually, representing 15–20% of total sole mass produced globally. A 2025 Nature Medicine study confirmed microplastic bioaccumulation in human kidneys, livers, and brains. Duke University’s 2025 analysis estimated the U.S. Social Cost of Plastic at up to $1.1 trillion annually.

Algenesis’ 17 peer-reviewed papers demonstrate that Soleic® microplastics biodegrade rapidly — unlike petroleum-based microplastics, which persist for centuries.

About Algenesis Corporation

Algenesis pioneers bio-based, fully biodegradable polyurethanes that leave no harmful microplastics behind. Spun out of UC San Diego and built on 17 peer-reviewed studies, Soleic® delivers high-performance materials for footwear, apparel, and industrial applications with 50–65% lower GHG emissions than petroleum-based alternatives and USDA BioPreferred® certification. For a World Without Microplastics. www.algenesislabs.com

Press Contact:
Sandra Watts, Director of Marketing
Algenesis Corporation
418081@email4pr.com | www.algenesislabs.com

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Equifax Announces Earnings Release Date and Conference Call for Second Quarter 2026 Results

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ATLANTA, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) will announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, in a release to be issued on Tuesday, July 21, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

Equifax will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on July 21, in which senior management will discuss financial and business results for the quarter. Related presentation materials will be published on investor.equifax.com on July 21 at 6:30 a.m. ET.

Conference Call:
US/Canada: 877-559-1190 / +1 201-389-0916
International: Click here for participant International Toll-Free access numbers

Please dial the appropriate number 5-10 minutes prior to the call to complete registration. Name and affiliation/company are required to join the call.

Webcast:
To view the webcast and slide presentation, please click the link and enter your information to be connected. The link becomes active 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available on investor.equifax.com beginning on July 22.

ABOUT EQUIFAX INC.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
Molly Clegg for Equifax
molly.clegg@equifax.com

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RPC, Inc. Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call

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ATLANTA, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES) announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Thursday, July 30, 2026, before the market opens. In conjunction with its earnings release, the Company will host a conference call to review the Company’s financial and operating results on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial toll-free (833) 461-5787, or +1 (585) 542-9983 for international callers, and use meeting ID number 300 114 924. For interested individuals unable to join by telephone, the call also will be broadcast and archived for 90 days on the Company’s investor website. Interested parties are encouraged to click on the webcast link 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.

About RPC, Inc.
RPC provides a broad range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States, including the Gulf of America, mid-continent, southwest, Appalachian and Rocky Mountain regions, and in selected international markets. RPC’s investor website can be found on the internet at RPC.net.

For information about RPC, Inc. or this event, please contact:

Joshua Large
Vice President, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations
(404) 321-2152
jlarge@rpc.net

Michael L. Schmit
Chief Financial Officer
(404) 321-2140
irdept@rpc.net

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JELD-WEN to Release Second Quarter 2026 Results

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD), a leading global manufacturer of building products, announced today that it will release second quarter 2026 results after the market close on Monday, August 3, 2026. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8 a.m. EST on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Interested investors and other parties can access the call either via webcast found on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.JELD-WEN.com, or by dialing 888-596-4144 from the United States or +1-646-968-2525 internationally and using the conference ID 4067832.

For those unable to listen to the live event, a replay will be available on the company’s website approximately two hours following completion of the call.

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN operates facilities in 14 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 13,900 associates dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow us on LinkedIn

Media Contact:
Sarah Bruner
Senior Director, Enterprise Communications
980-403-4459
SBruner@jeldwen.com

Investor Relations Contact:
James Armstrong
Vice President, Investor Relations
704-612-7560
jarmstrong@jeldwen.com

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