New fully amorphous thermoplastic adhesive technology is designed to increase ductility, flexural performance, energy absorption, and compression-after-impact strength in high-performance composite structures.

ROMEO, Mich., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- L&L Products today announced the release of Toughened T-Link®, an advanced engineered thermoplastic adhesive developed to improve the performance of layered epoxy carbon-fiber composites. Designed for composite applications that demand high ductility, flexural strength, and impact performance, Toughened T-Link® enhances the proven T-Link® platform while maintaining the processing advantages of a thermoplastic adhesive.

Toughened T-Link® combines superior adhesion, dry-to-the-touch handling, room-temperature storage, and fast consolidation into composite structures while featuring enhanced impact-resistant features for use in demanding environments. The technology is engineered to conform to deep-drawn and irregularly shaped parts. It is available for purchase or sampling in pellet, micropellet, and film formats, with converted yarn and filament formats under development.

"Customers have been looking for a way to increase toughness and damage tolerance without giving up the processing advantages of thermoplastic adhesives," said Don Paquet, senior scientist at L&L Products. "Toughened T-Link® builds on our proven T-Link® platform by delivering greater ductility, flexural performance, and energy absorption while conforming to complex composite geometries and deep-drawn parts. It also creates opportunities to use thinner films and monofilaments, helping manufacturers place adhesive only where it's needed to reduce unnecessary weight and material."

In internal testing, composite panels made with Toughened T-Link® film and epoxy prepreg layers demonstrated a considerable increase in short beam shear performance under ASTM D2344 and a 66% increase in compressive strength after impact under ASTM D7137 compared with panels made with epoxy prepreg layers only.

The Toughened T-Link® platform was developed to meet the long-standing need for enhanced ductility in layered epoxy carbon-fiber composites while preserving the processing benefits customers expect from T-Link® materials. This technology gives manufacturers another way to design lighter, stronger, and more damage-tolerant composite structures for demanding applications.

The Toughened T-Link® material is targeted for composite applications involving high flexural loads, including potential aerospace and sporting goods uses. As a thermoplastic material, it may also support repairability, debonding via heat, reprocessing, and recycling opportunities where applicable services and processes are available.

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About L&L Products

L&L Products is a technology-driven business-to-business company with expertise in static sealing, acoustics, vibration reduction, structural reinforcements, composite components, and advanced materials for automotive, aerospace, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. With a global footprint and a focus on applied engineering and materials science, L&L Products develops solutions that help customers improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability. For more information, visit llproducts.com

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The award-winning design and innovation studio's hardware accelerator returns with its latest class of early-stage founders, culminating in an invite-only Demo Day this December.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Whipsaw, the award-winning design and innovation firm behind products including Tonal, Owala, and Brita, this week announced the launch of the newest cohort of The Workshop, its accelerator program built specifically for early-stage hardware founders. The 10-week cohort kicked off earlier this month, bringing together a new class of startups developing bold products across health, wellness, and home.

Investors, operators, and partners interested in attending this December's invite-only Demo Day (or founders interested in applying to an upcoming cohort) can visit www.whipsaw.com/the-workshop-hardware-startup-accelerator or request details by emailing [email protected].

Since launching in 2025, The Workshop has taken a different approach from a typical accelerator. Rather than a lecture-and-pitch model, it is built around direct, hands-on collaboration with Whipsaw's multidisciplinary team of industrial designers, experience designers, engineers, strategists, and brand experts. Founders get access to the same product development expertise behind some of the world's most recognizable consumer products, helping them move from product vision to investor-ready reality with clarity, momentum, and design leadership.

Over the 10-week program, founders get hands-on support across:

- Weekly cohort seminars and pitch practice

- 1:1 design sessions with the Whipsaw team

- Leadership, fundraising, and communication coaching led by Whipsaw Principal Advisor Cristina Georgoulakis

- Access to Whipsaw's trusted engineering and go-to-market networks

- A growing alumni community of hardware founders

The curriculum is structured to deliver an aligned product concept, brand story, and investor-ready pitch deck by the end of the program. The 10-week program culminates in Demo Day, an invite-only showcase at Whipsaw's San Francisco studio in December 2026, where each founder presents their product to a curated audience of early-stage hardware investors, operators, and partners.

Founders describe that momentum firsthand. "The speed of this 10-week program is moving us further than a year of working alone," Founder, Workshop Fall 2025.

The Workshop's operating team spans Whipsaw's leadership across industrial design, experience design, strategy, brand, and business development:

- Dan Harden — CEO, Principal Designer

- Walker Harden — Director of Experience Design

- Cole Derby — VP Industrial Design

- Anne Van Itallie — VP Client Relations & Growth

- Laura Ogle — Lead Strategist

- Cristina Georgoulakis — Principal Advisor, Growth and Capital Strategy

Additional advisors and mentors bring depth in fundraising, storytelling, and hardware go-to-market execution.

Whipsaw runs The Workshop several times per year. To apply or express interest in an upcoming cohort, visit www.whipsaw.com/the-workshop-hardware-startup-accelerator. To request a Demo Day invitation or for media inquiries, contact [email protected].

About Whipsaw

Whipsaw is an award-winning design and innovation firm that partners with companies to imagine, design, and build category-defining products. Its work spans industrial design, experience design, engineering, brand, and go-to-market strategy, behind products including Tonal, Owala, and Brita. Through The Workshop, Whipsaw extends that expertise to early-stage hardware founders. Learn more at www.whipsaw.com.

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Teamsters General President Emphasizes Protecting Good-Paying Union Jobs in America

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien on the announcement of a settlement agreement by California Attorney General Rob Bonta regarding the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger:

"The Teamsters Union supports the settlement agreement announced today by California Attorney General Rob Bonta to move forward the pending merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. We thank Attorney General Bonta for his hard work to bring together the unions, employers, and other interested parties to craft a deal that protects American jobs in the film and television industry.

"The agreement includes protections for workers on the frontlines of this merger, which is the highest priority for the Teamsters Union. We must continue to do everything we can to work together to keep good-paying union jobs in America and to ensure America remains at the forefront of the global entertainment industry."

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

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Three New Buildings Will Expand Merritt's Jacksonville Light Industrial Portfolio as Momentum Continues at Gate Parkway

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Merritt Properties, a full-service commercial real estate developer with more than 21 million square feet of space throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, has begun construction on the third phase of Imeson Landing Business Park in north Jacksonville. The expansion will add three shallow-bay light industrial buildings totaling 126,500 square feet, bringing the park to 392,700 square feet.

Located at Zoo Parkway and Imeson Park Boulevard in Duval County, the new phase will be developed across the road from the park's five existing buildings, which total 266,200 square feet.

The development will include Building 600, totaling 39,600 square feet; Building 700, totaling 42,900 square feet; and Building 800, totaling 44,000 square feet. Buildings will offer 16- and 18-foot clear heights and 90- to 100-foot truck courts.

Phase three will also introduce small-bay incubator spaces, each offering 1,650 square feet, expanding Merritt's offerings for smaller and growing businesses. These move-in ready facilities include two offices, a bathroom, and a climate-controlled warehouse, all with at-grade drive-in access.

"Completing Imeson Landing is an exciting milestone for our team, particularly because this was Merritt's first ground-up development in Jacksonville," said Pat Franklin of Merritt Properties' Jacksonville office. "Since entering the market, we've seen strong demand for well-located, flexible light industrial space that can accommodate businesses at different stages of growth. This phase builds on what has worked well at Imeson while introducing smaller incubator spaces that allow us to serve an even broader range of companies."

Merritt expanded into the Jacksonville market in 2021. Construction on Imeson Landing began in March 2022, followed by phase two in July 2023, which was completed in March 2024. Imeson Landing was recognized by NAIOP Northeast Florida as its 2023 New Construction Project of the Year.

Serving as general contractor, ARCO/Design Build has worked alongside Merritt's land development and construction division since the project first broke ground. Construction on the third phase is anticipated to be completed in the second quarter of 2027.

"Breaking ground on these three buildings represents the culmination of several years of planning, development and construction at Imeson Landing," said Gary Swatko of Merritt Properties' Florida office. "Our team has worked closely with ARCO/Design Build throughout each phase to deliver high-quality, functional buildings that meet the needs of Jacksonville's growing business community and position the park for long-term success."

In addition to Franklin, Ross Crabtree and Luke Pope of JLL are assisting with leasing efforts at Imeson Landing.

Imeson Landing offers businesses a strategic north Jacksonville location with immediate access to Interstates 95 and 295. Across the park, buildings feature 18- to 20-foot clear heights, rear-loaded docks and configurations designed to support a range of business operations.

Merritt is also continuing to invest in its Jacksonville portfolio with the start of the second phase of redevelopment at Merritt at Gate Parkway. The company is converting Buildings 100 and 200 from vacant, single-story office space into multi-tenant light industrial buildings, a strategy envisioned when Merritt acquired the property in August 2024.

The redevelopment follows the successful completion and leasing of the first phase, which spans three buildings and is now fully leased to multiple tenants, including a full-building lease with Star Catcher. The City of Jacksonville also approved rezoning of the property to a Planned Unit Development, allowing for uses associated with IL, IBP, CCG-1 and CCG-2 zoning classifications.

"The response to the first phase at Gate Parkway has reinforced our confidence in our redevelopment strategy," Franklin said. "Converting Buildings 100 and 200 will allow us to accommodate a wider range of light industrial users while continuing the transformation of the property."

To learn more about these projects, visit www.Merritt-FL.com.

About Merritt Properties

Established in 1967, Merritt Properties is a privately held commercial real estate company offering a portfolio of more than 21 million square feet of Class A office, flex, warehouse, industrial, retail and build-to-suit properties throughout Maryland, North Carolina, Florida and Virginia. Capabilities include leasing, property development and management, and financing. Merritt Properties is committed to "Creating Homes for Businesses" and providing the highest quality service to its customers. For more information, visit www.merrittproperties.com.

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National real estate advisory firm completes more than 27 dental sale-leaseback transactions year-to-date, including recent closings in Ann Arbor, Norton Shores and Sterling Heights.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CrownPoint Partners has completed more than 27 dental sale-leaseback transactions across Michigan and Ohio year-to-date, totaling more than $34 million in transaction volume.

The firm's recent Michigan closings in Ann Arbor, Norton Shores and Sterling Heights demonstrate CrownPoint's ability to generate competitive buyer interest, achieve pricing near or at asking price, and execute transactions on accelerated timelines for repeat clients.

In Norton Shores, Michigan, CrownPoint represented the seller, a repeat client, in a transaction that closed at 97% of the asking price. CrownPoint executed a 58-day contract-to-close timeline. The property is subject to a 15-year absolute net lease with 2.5% annual rental increases, providing predictable income with no landlord responsibilities.

For the Ann Arbor, Michigan sale, CrownPoint represented the seller, also a repeat client, in another dental disposition. CrownPoint procured multiple offers, with the property ultimately selling at 99% of the asking price at a 6.50% cap rate. The transaction moved from contract to close in just 42 days.

In Sterling Heights, Michigan, CrownPoint represented the seller, a repeat client, in an all-cash transaction that closed at full asking price. CrownPoint executed an accelerated 13-day contract-to-close timeline. The property is subject to a 15-year absolute net lease with 2.5% annual rental increases and no landlord responsibilities.

"These transactions reflect the strength of our ongoing relationships with both buyers and sellers, along with our continued activity throughout Michigan and Ohio," said Julius Swolsky, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of CrownPoint Partners. "Our focus is on creating competitive bidding environments, maximizing value for our clients and executing efficiently. For dental operators and DSOs, a properly structured sale-leaseback can also unlock capital tied up in real estate while allowing the operator to maintain long-term control of its facilities."

Through its dental sale-leaseback platform, CrownPoint advises dental operators, DSOs, developers, private equity groups and investors on strategies to monetize owned real estate and redeploy capital. The captured capital goes toward practice acquisitions, facility improvements, equipment, staffing and continued expansion.

The featured transactions represent a portion of CrownPoint Partners' broader work in the medical real estate nationwide, further demonstrating the brokerage's expertise in the dental and healthcare real estate sectors. CrownPoint continues to advise owners, developers and investors on commercial real estate investment sales estate transactions nationwide.

About CrownPoint Partners

CrownPoint Partners is a national real estate brokerage and advisory firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Newport Beach, California. The firm is led by principals Julius Swolsky, Shannon Bona, and Don Bingham, recognized experts in Commercial Real Estate and Sale-Leaseback transactions. Leveraging decades of experience in investment sales, development, and institutional banking, CrownPoint provides services at every stage of the investment journey.

CrownPoint's client base spans REITs and institutions, private equity, developers, business owners, and private investors. CrownPoint's Net Lease Investments and Sale-Leaseback platforms offer tailored solutions with specializations in investment sales, acquisitions, corporate expansion, value optimization, and unique ways to unlock capital.

Committed to consistency, transparency, and responsible investment practices, CrownPoint builds lasting partnerships and helps clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Visit: www.crownpoint.co.

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Marking this occasion, His Royal Highness said: "The launch of CEER's first vehicles represents another step forward in Saudi Arabia's progression to build a sustainable and prosperous industrial ecosystem. It further enables the automotive sector as a key driver of economic growth, through attracting investments, empowering national talent, and expanding the private sector's role to further position Saudi Arabia to become a leading regional and global hub for this industry."

EXOBOT sedan and SUV vehicles represent part of a planned portfolio of seven models that will be launched over the next five years, including midsize and compact vehicles with various propulsion options to serve different customer needs. These vehicles will be manufactured at CEER Manufacturing Complex (CMC), the largest automotive production facility in the Middle East and one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Additionally, EXOBOT sedan and SUV feature a distinctive design inspired by Saudi Arabia's landscape, rooted in its culture, and reflective of its vision. Designed and engineered locally, the vehicles have been developed according to the highest global standards, further strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as a rising force in the global automotive industry.

By 2034 CEER is projected to contribute USD 8 billion (over SAR 30 billion) to Saudi Arabia's GDP, USD 21 billion (over SAR 80 billion) to trade balance improvement, and create quality direct and indirect jobs.

The announcement aligns with PIF's efforts to develop an integrated and competitive local automotive ecosystem, as part of PIF's mandate as a key driver of Saudi Arabia's economic diversification. PIF launched CEER in 2022 as the first Saudi vehicle brand, with the aim to support the development of the national industrial ecosystem, attract investments, create opportunities for the private sector, and increase Saudi GDP.

Follow the livestream of the CEER World Premiere on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXzjpmxFcPw

For all news and assets from the CEER World Premiere, head to: https://ceermotors.com/news/

This material is distributed by The Ogilvy Group, LLC on behalf of CEER. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

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IDE approval enables initiation of the pivotal Safety in Ovarian Cancer for Average-Risk Women – Analysis ("SOARA") Clinical Validation Study following Institutional Review Board approval

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercy BioAnalytics, Inc. ("Mercy" or the "Company"), a pioneer in blood-based early cancer detection, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has approved the Company's Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application for the Evident™ Ovarian Cancer Screening Test. The approval allows Mercy to use the test in its pivotal SOARA Clinical Validation Study, a prospective clinical study designed to evaluate the safety of the test when used for ovarian cancer screening in average-risk women, following Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.

The study is expected to support the Company's ongoing clinical and regulatory program for the Evident Ovarian Cancer Screening Test.

"FDA approval of our IDE application is an important milestone in advancing the Evident Test through the regulatory review process." said Dawn Mattoon, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Mercy BioAnalytics. "We designed the SOARA study to build prospective evidence for our test as we continue working toward making earlier ovarian cancer detection available to more women."

Ovarian cancer remains among the most lethal gynecologic cancers and is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. There is currently no FDA-approved screening test for ovarian cancer. FDA previously granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Mercy's ovarian cancer test.

The Evident Ovarian Cancer Screening Test is powered by Mercy's patented Mercy Halo™ liquid biopsy platform, which uses biomarker colocalization to interrogate highly abundant, blood-based extracellular vesicles and particles that carry cancer-associated signatures from their cells of origin.

Approval of the IDE application permits Mercy to conduct the specified clinical investigation. It does not constitute FDA approval or clearance of the Evident Ovarian Cancer Screening Test.

About Mercy BioAnalytics

Mercy BioAnalytics, Inc. is on a mission to relieve suffering and save lives through the early detection of cancer. Early-stage cancer is difficult to detect, but when found, is more often amenable to curative therapy. Mercy's patented Mercy Halo™ liquid biopsy platform utilizes biomarker colocalization to interrogate highly abundant, blood-based extracellular vesicles and particles that carry unique cancer signatures from their parent cells. Mercy's initial focus is the early detection of ovarian and lung cancers.

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Dr. John Pispidikis Announces New Healthcare Grant for Undergraduate Students Pursuing Meaningful Careers

WARREN, Mich., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dr. John Pispidikis Grant for Healthcare Professionals announces a new educational opportunity for undergraduate students pursuing healthcare or related fields.

Supporting Future Healthcare Professionals

The Dr. John Pispidikis Grant for Healthcare Professionals focuses on students who view healthcare as both a professional pathway and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students at an accredited college or university and pursue a degree or course of study in healthcare or a related field.

The application requires an original essay responding to the prompt: "How Will You Use Your Healthcare Education to Make a Difference?" Strong submissions are expected to communicate a clear purpose while connecting academic goals with patient care, community service, innovation, leadership, or another meaningful area of healthcare.

Application Deadline and Selection

Applications for the Dr. John Pispidikis Grant for Healthcare Professionals must be completed by May 15, 2027. The selection process considers the quality and originality of each essay, the applicant's commitment to healthcare, clarity of career objectives, and potential to make a meaningful contribution to the field.

The winner is scheduled to be announced on June 15, 2027. As a one-time educational award, the grant provides a focused opportunity for one undergraduate student to receive recognition and financial support while preparing for a healthcare-related career.

A Career Built Around Healthcare

Dr. John Pispidikis holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic, along with nursing degrees from Hardin-Simmons University and Samford University. His academic background also includes undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics.

Advancing Educational Opportunity

The Dr. John Pispidikis Grant for Healthcare Professionals is open to eligible undergraduate students regardless of their U.S. city or state. Its national focus allows the opportunity to reach students from diverse educational backgrounds who are preparing for careers across the healthcare sector.

Interested students can review eligibility requirements and application information at the official grant website. Grant-related inquiries and submission guidance are available through [email protected].

About the Dr. John Pispidikis Grant for Healthcare Professionals

The Dr. John Pispidikis Grant for Healthcare Professionals is an educational initiative focused on supporting undergraduate students pursuing healthcare and related fields.

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The Inner Circle acknowledges Ms. Adria Nadine Ross, as a Pinnacle Professional of The Year

BOULEVARD, Calif., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Adria Nadine Ross is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional of The Year for her contributions to Holistic Health and Energy Medicine.

Adria Nadine Ross has built a distinguished career in holistic health and wellness, recognized for her innovative and compassionate approach to healing through integrative bodywork and energy medicine. Based in San Diego, California, she has spent more than two decades helping individuals achieve physical, emotional, and mental balance through personalized therapeutic care.

Ms. Ross specializes in a broad range of holistic modalities, including craniosacral therapy for adults and pediatrics, the Yuen Method of Chinese Energetics, Reiki, Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sensory Repatterning, Traditional Thai Massage, Reflexology, and Hot Stone therapy. Her practice also includes bodywork for animals, reflecting her belief in holistic wellness for all living beings.

Widely respected for her expertise in craniosacral therapy and energy medicine, Ms. Ross integrates multiple healing approaches to create individualized experiences that support long term transformation and well being. Her philosophy is rooted in the three centers theory, addressing the physical, emotional, and mental bodies simultaneously while emphasizing awareness and education as essential components of healing.

Ms. Ross earned an Associate of Arts in General Education from Cuyamaca College in 2002 and has continued to pursue advanced professional development throughout her career. Her certifications include Reiki Level II, Holistic Health Practitioner certification and licensure, Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork certification, CranioSacral Therapy specialization, and CranioSacral Therapy for Pediatrics specialization. She is also an ordained minister through the Church of Spiritual Humanism.

Throughout her career, Ms. Ross has worked in upscale spas and private practice settings while also serving as faculty and student supervisor at the International Professional School of Bodywork. Her dedication to mentorship and education has helped support the development of future holistic health practitioners.

Her contributions to the wellness community have earned significant recognition, including the San Diego Award for Best Holistic Health Practitioner for twelve consecutive years. In addition to her professional work, she remains actively involved with organizations such as Humanity One, where she serves as senior clergy and board chair, as well as the Church of Spiritual Humanism and the International Massage Association.

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Ross enjoys aerial yoga, woodworking, soap making, writing, reading nonfiction, operating heavy machinery, and fostering dogs. A former state champion gymnast, she continues to value discipline, creativity, and movement as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Looking ahead, Ms. Ross plans to develop a mountain retreat and learning center dedicated to creativity, wellness, spiritual growth, and community connection. Her vision reflects her ongoing commitment to helping individuals cultivate healing, awareness, and personal transformation.

Guided by compassion, innovation, and a deeply holistic philosophy, Ms. Ross continues to make a lasting impact in the field of integrative wellness and therapeutic care.

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CAMDEN, N.J., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been included in the fourth edition of the World's Best Companies list for 2026 presented by TIME and Statista Inc.

"American Water is honored to be recognized as one of TIME's World's Best Companies for 2026," said John Griffith, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. "This inclusion recognizes our commitment to cultivating a positive and productive workplace, delivering strong performance results and advancing sustainable practices as we continue to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to the customers and communities we proudly serve."

The World's Best Companies 2026 ranking highlights leading global organizations that exemplify excellence in today's corporate landscape. TIME partnered with market research firm Statista, Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, to identify the top 1,000 performing companies in the world using a data-driven evaluation across three dimensions:

- Employee Satisfaction: Based on survey data from a large sample of over 200,000 employees from around the world.

- Revenue Growth: Assessed using data from Statista's revenue database, which contains company growth data for the last three years. Companies had to meet certain criteria to be considered for the evaluation and had to demonstrate positive revenue growth in the last three years.

- Sustainability Transparency: Based on sustainability data among standardized KPIs from Statista's ESG Database and targeted data research.

View the full list of TIME's World's Best Companies 2026 list here.

Additionally, American Water was also recognized as one of TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies for 2026 and TIME's America's Best Companies for 2026.

About American Water 

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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