ELS TO PARTICIPATE AT BANK OF AMERICA SECURITIES 2026 GLOBAL REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE

CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) (referred to herein as "we," "us," and "our") today announced that we will participate in the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Real Estate Conference. Members of our executive management team will participate in a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. The session will be broadcast live and a link to the webcast will be accessible in the Investor Relations section of our website at https://equitylifestyle.gcs-web.com/events-calendar.

This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used, words such as "anticipate," "expect," "believe," "project," "estimate," "guidance," "intend," "may be" and "will be" and similar words or phrases, or the negative thereof, unless the context requires otherwise, are intended to identify forward-looking statements and may include, without limitation, information regarding our expectations, goals or intentions regarding the future, and the expected effect of our acquisitions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve estimates, projections, goals, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in a forward-looking statement due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to the following: (i) the mix of site usage within the portfolio; (ii) yield management on our short-term resort and marina sites; (iii) scheduled or implemented rate increases on community, resort and marina sites; (iv) scheduled or implemented rate increases in annual payments under membership subscriptions; (v) occupancy changes; (vi) our ability to attract and retain membership customers; (vii) change in customer demand regarding travel and outdoor vacation destinations; (viii) our ability to manage expenses in an inflationary environment, including the impact of changes in tariffs, as well as costs associated with supply chain disruptions; (ix) changes in debt service and interest rates; (x) our ability to integrate and operate recent acquisitions in accordance with our estimates; (xi) our ability to execute expansion/development opportunities in the face of changes impacting the supply chain or labor markets; (xii) completion of pending transactions in their entirety and on assumed schedule; (xiii) our ability to attract and retain property employees, particularly seasonal employees; (xiv) ongoing legal matters and related fees; (xv) costs to clean up and restore property operations and potential revenue losses following storms or other unplanned events; and (xvi) the potential impact of material weaknesses, if any, in our internal control over financial reporting.

For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" sections in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

These forward-looking statements are based on management's present expectations and beliefs about future events. As with any projection or forecast, these statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter our forward-looking statements whether as a result of such changes, new information, subsequent events or otherwise.

We are a fully integrated owner of lifestyle-oriented properties and own or have an interest in 453 properties located predominantly in the United States, consisting of 173,559 sites as of June 30, 2026. We are a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust with headquarters in Chicago.

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Reller Joins Health Catalyst as it Enters Its Next Phase of Growth

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Catalyst, Inc. ("Health Catalyst", NASDAQ: HCAT), a healthcare intelligence company designed to accelerate measurable improvement for health systems, today announced that Tami Reller has been appointed to its board of directors (Board), effective October 1, 2026. Reller will serve as audit chair and as a member of its compensation committee, also effective October 1, 2026.

Reller's appointment follows the naming of Simeon Kohl as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective September 14, 2026. Under Kohl's leadership, Health Catalyst will continue advancing its highest-conviction technologies, positioning Health Catalyst as an AI-forward healthcare intelligence company built on 18 years of results and $2.8 billion in validated outcomes. Its technology, paired with leading healthcare expertise, helps solve health systems' hardest problems across cost, clinical, and consumer performance.

"How we build this board reflects where we believe Health Catalyst is headed," said Justin Spencer, Chairman of the Board of Health Catalyst. "Reller has guided public companies through periods of growth, has deep financial expertise, and has spent years operating where healthcare and technology meet, including on the healthcare delivery side. As the company continues to execute a focused strategy and invest in what's ahead, we're energized about this next chapter. Reller brings exactly the experience we need now."

Reller previously served in various leadership roles at Duly Health and Care, leading one of the largest independent physician groups in the U.S., including President from 2021 to 2022, CEO from 2022 to 2023 and executive chair from 2023 to 2024. Reller has spent decades at the intersection of healthcare and technology, with leadership experience in finance, growth, operations, marketing and consumer experience. She previously worked as a senior executive at Microsoft and held multiple leadership roles at various subsidiaries of UnitedHealth Group, including executive vice president and chief marketing and experience officer of UnitedHealthcare and chief growth officer, chief financial officer, and chief marketing officer of Optum.

Reller also brings extensive public-company board experience, having served as a member of the board of directors of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ) since 2016, including as a member of the audit committee, governance and nominating committee and five years as board chair, and between 2014 and 2022 served as a member of the board of directors of Avalara Inc. until its acquisition (formally NASDAQ), including service as a member of Avalara's audit committee and compensation committee. She has also served on non-profit boards, including the Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation, where she also served as Treasurer, and Fairview Health Services, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health system.

"I've spent my career on both sides of the technology and healthcare equation, including time on the healthcare delivery side, and I know what it takes to make technology truly deliver for a health system," said Reller. "Health Catalyst has the data, the proven results, and the focus — and from where I've sat on the health system side, I believe this is the moment for that experience to have great impact. That's why I wanted to join, and I'm eager to help the company deliver that impact."

About Health Catalyst

Health Catalyst, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCAT) is a healthcare intelligence company designed to accelerate measurable improvement for health systems across cost, clinical, and consumer performance. Backed by deep domain expertise, proprietary AI-driven technology, and $2.8 billion in documented outcomes, Health Catalyst helps health systems move from data to confident, measurable action.

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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including statements regarding the impact of Reller's appointment as a member of the Board, and future performance and opportunities of Health Catalyst. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance.

Important risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: (i) changes in laws and regulations applicable to our business model; (ii) changes in market or industry conditions, regulatory environment, and receptivity to our technology and services; (iii) results of litigation or a security incident; (iv) the loss of one or more key clients or partners, clients reducing or eliminating their spend with us, client churn or down-selling in connection with the migration to Ignite or otherwise; (v) fluctuations in our project-based, non-recurring revenue, (vi) macroeconomic challenges (including high inflationary and/or high interest rate environments, tariffs, or market volatility and measures taken in response thereto), natural disasters or any new public health crises, and regional or global conflicts (including in the Middle East); (vii) the divestiture of Vitalware may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits and may adversely affect our business; and (viii) changes to our abilities to recruit and retain qualified team members. For a detailed discussion of the risk factors that could affect our actual results, please refer to the risk factors identified in our reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), including, but not limited to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on August 6, 2026, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 12, 2026 and amended on April 30, 2026. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of the date hereof, and we undertake no duty to update or revise this information unless required by law.

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Finance and Investor Relations, SVP

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VP, PR

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Letter warns proposed payment changes could undermine patient access and accelerate practice consolidation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued its formal comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) today. The letter details orthopaedic surgeons' concerns and recommendations relating to the calendar year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule.

As CMS finalizes the PFS for CY 2027, AAOS is urging the agency to:

- Maintain CY 2026 work relative value units (RVUs) for total shoulder, total hip, and total knee arthroplasty services along with shoulder hemiarthroplasty

- Withdraw the proposed 50% reduction for separately identifiable same-day office or outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) and procedural services

- Refrain from finalizing additional practice-expense methodology changes without sufficient data and analysis of their impact on independent physician practices.

Proposed cuts, on top of years of inadequate payment updates, rising practice costs, and recent Medicare payment reductions, will make it increasingly difficult for independent orthopaedic practices to remain financially viable and provide timely, high-quality care to patients.

AAOS is taking coordinated action to protect independent practice, patient access and the future of orthopaedic care by working collaborating with policymakers on addressing the concerns of orthopaedic surgeons. AAOS members have also spoken out, sharing over 5,000 letters with Congress and the agency on the proposed rule.

As noted by AAOS President Wilford Gibson, MD, FAAOS, in a recent interview with Becker's Spine Review, "This is one of the most dangerous and severe situations I've seen in the 30-plus years I've been in orthopaedic practice."

About AAOS 

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Office of Government Relations promotes and advocates the viewpoint of the orthopaedic community before federal and state legislative, regulatory and executive agencies. Based in Washington, D.C., with additional staff in the AAOS' headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, the Office of Government Relations identifies, analyzes and directs all health policy activities and initiatives to position AAOS as the trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health.

For more information on all AAOS advocacy efforts, visit www.aaos.org/advocacy/, and follow AAOS Advocacy on X and LinkedIn.

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The relaunched snack company is expanding its retail footprint on the West Coast with a refreshed identity created around clean, plant-based, better-for-you snacking.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BHU Foods, the better-for-you snack company created on the belief that people shouldn't have to choose between nutrition and taste, began its relaunch process earlier this year, marking a new era for the brand and their reimagined better-for-you line up of retail products.

Founded in 2015 out of a need for a better keto snack bar, BHU Foods is now adapting alongside their consumer and is refocusing the brand around protein and fiber forward better-for-you snacks. The name BHU stands for Better, Honest, Unbelievable, reflecting a brand made to be a better, honest snack that doesn't make you choose between nutrition and taste.

"This is more than a rebrand; it's a strategic evolution built around how today's consumer wants to live. We're simplifying better-for-you snacking with organic, plant-based nutrition and ingredients consumers can both enjoy and feel good about. At the end of the day, no one wants to eat something that doesn't taste good." said Amanda Iampietro, Chief Commercial Officer, BHU Foods.

As part of its 2026 relaunch, BHU Foods has launched an updated product line featuring all organic ingredients now available on Amazon, and direct-to-consumer at bhufoods.com. The company continues to deepen its retail presence on the west coast with products available at Sprouts and Erewhon, while expanding into the east coast with Mom's Organic Market.

Built on clean ingredients, the entire BHU Foods product line is USDA* Organic certified, Non-GMO Verified, gluten-free, soy-free, seed oil free, and made without sugar alcohols. Instead of dairy or whey, BHU Foods uses plant-based pea protein in all products, making all refrigerated bars vegan.

BHU Foods' tagline, Bite Into Better, speaks to a wellness-oriented customer who wants a snack that fits an active, on-the-go lifestyle without extreme dietary restriction.

For more information, visit bhufoods.com.

About BHU Foods:

BHU Foods makes organic, vegan snack bars and bites with clean, plant-based ingredients; no need to choose between nutrition and taste. The brand's full-size refrigerated bars, mini snack bars, and Superfood Bites are all USDA* Organic certified and Non-GMO Verified. Follow them on Instagram @bhufoods.

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GBK Brand Bar Hosts Exclusive Pre-TV Awards Lounge Presented by Tequila Alto Canto & Xenter Inc. Celebrating Television's Biggest Stars and Luxury Brands

Television stars, nominees, presenters, and VIP talent gathered to discover an impressive lineup of luxury, wellness, beauty, travel, fashion, culinary and lifestyle brands

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood's awards season energy was in full swing as television stars, nominees, presenters, and VIP talent gathered at the GBK Brand Bar Pre-TV Awards Lounge, an exclusive gifting experience celebrating the entertainment industry's biggest night. Among those in attendance were Emmy® nominees Carols-Manuel Vegas, Supporting Actor nominee for Paradise; Dale Dickey, Supporting Actress nominee for Widows Bay; Hanelle Culpepper, Director nominee for Exodus; Jeff Kober, Guest Actor nominee for The Pitt; Lauren Weedman & Christopher MacDonald, both Guest Star nominees for Hacks; and Oscar Nunez, whose Miss You, Love You was nominated for a TV Movie along with Hacks star and EMMY® presenter Katy Sullivan. Stars from Emmy®-nominated shows included Aliyah Mastin, Krys Marshall, Percy Daggs IV, and Yolonda Ross from Paradise; Alexandra Metz and JB Tadena from The Pitt; Dan Bucatinsky from Hacks; Dani Brown, Dylan Aguilar, and Emma Miller from EMMY winning Love on the Spectrum; Arlan Ruf from DTF St. Louis; Lena Hall from Your Friends & Neighbors; Edwina Findley from The Residence; and Noah Fearnley from Love Story. The celebration also welcomed previous EMMY® winners & nominees Adina Porter, Anthony Anderson, Angela Bassett, Kardeem Hardison, Terrence Terrell, Tara Lipinski, and Obba Babatundé. Also gifted were EMMY® nominees Alan Cumming and Daymond John.

Additional celebrities in attendance included Alanna Ubach, Lela Rochon, Danielle Kennedy, Dylan Aguilar, Britani Bateman, Patrick Gallagher, Moe Jeudy-Lamour, Sandra Vergara, Kadeem Hardison, George Ferrier, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, Sophia Banks, Sarah Ann Mayer, Blake Kennedy, David Alan Grier, Karen Huger, Kapil Talwalkar, LaMonica Garrett, Felix Solis, Franco Lo Presti, Jonah Wharton, Joseph Yomtubian, Raphael Luce, Tom Sandoval, Wendy Braun, Nadége August, Rachel Stubington, and many others, who stopped by to enjoy the festivities, discover new brands, and experience an impressive selection of luxury products, travel opportunities, wellness offerings, beauty products, culinary treats and unique celebrity gifting experiences.

Among the most talked-about activations were 4 featured brands. Tequila Alto Canto showcased its premium tequila, crafted at 9,000 feet above sea level in the Sierra del Tigre mountains of Jalisco at the world's highest tequila distillery, using traditional methods and wild fermentation. Mushroom Body Jewelry brought handcrafted luxury to the lounge with its family-owned, U.S.-made 14k and 18k gold body jewelry, gifting guests a handcrafted piece from its collection. Dr. Alyssia Benford, CPA, MGA gifted copies of Best Case Scenario, a forensic deep dive into leadership, empowerment and breaking barriers. Paradero Todos Santos offered guests a taste of its 160-acre, design-driven Baja California Sur property, with qualifying recipients receiving luxury accommodations in a One Bedroom Villa or Suite.

The lounge also featured an exciting mix of beauty, wellness, personal development, food, technology, fashion and lifestyle brands. Apex Regenerative showcased personalized regenerative medicine and longevity protocols, while Ann Sommer Coaching gifted exclusive fear and self-trust resources. Cheetah Ridge offered this year's nominees an unforgettable luxury South African safari experience, and C.R.E.A.M Luxury Coffee gifted premium small-batch specialty coffees. David Corbin gifted his latest bestselling books, while Dr. Vanita Rattan showcased skincare created specifically for melanin-rich skin and DCM Beauty featured its luxury three-step skincare system. DJ Dazzler brought high-energy music and entertainment expertise to the lounge, while Eme's Baked Goods showcased premium gluten-free and nut-free treats. HiFiMAN introduced its premium wireless audiophile technology, and Ike's Love & Sandwiches and Hibachi House generously offered a $1,000 gift voucher. Jardins d'Arménie highlighted its 35-year-aged Armenian Royal Brandy, Jessica Wagstaff shared her personal-growth book, Manifest Who You Are, and Lorenzi Estate Wines showcased premium Temecula estate wines. Milena Los Angeles featured handcrafted eco-friendly luxury candles, Nuropod by Parasym showcased advanced wearable neuromodulation technology, Panama Blue Water offered luxury still and sparkling hydration, PHILIP B. gifted premium botanical hair, scalp and body bundles, Sailrock South Caicos offered an exclusive barefoot-luxury Caribbean escape, and Thyseed showcased innovative baby feeding products.

Philanthropy remained an important part of the GBK Brand Bar experience. Ministerios Buscando La Sonrisa De Un Niño highlighted its mission to provide a safe, nurturing home and educational opportunities for children in need in Mexico, while She Ready Foundation showcased its work providing resources and support to youth impacted by the foster care system.

Gavin Keilly, CEO of GBK Brand Bar, has helped raise and secure more than $10 million for over 50 charities since 2002, continuing GBK's longstanding commitment to combining celebrity experiences with meaningful philanthropic initiatives.

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The article explains how economic trends in the Permian Basin influence housing demand, inventory, and market activity in Midland.

MIDLAND, Texas, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How does the Permian Basin economy influence the Midland housing market?

HelloNation has published an article that provides the answer, featuring insights from Expert Home Builder Chilton McKnight of Purple Key Homes in Midland, Texas.

The article examines the close connection between the Permian basin economy and the Midland housing market, explaining how economic activity throughout one of the nation's most productive energy regions can influence local housing conditions. According to the article, understanding this relationship helps both home buyers and homeowners make better-informed decisions as market conditions evolve.

The HelloNation article explains that the Midland housing market has historically been shaped by changes in employment and business activity connected to the energy industry. When energy companies increase operations, job opportunities often expand throughout the region. As more workers relocate to the area, housing demand can rise, creating greater competition among home buyers and affecting available housing inventory.

The article notes that periods of strong energy sector activity often drive increased activity in Midland real estate. Existing homes and newly constructed properties may both experience heightened interest as new residents enter the market. As a result, builders often respond by developing additional housing options, while sellers may encounter stronger buyer interest.

According to the article, growth cycles associated with the Permian basin economy can create a more active environment throughout Midland real estate. Homes may spend less time on the market, and housing demand may remain steady across multiple price ranges. These conditions often contribute to shifts in housing inventory as buyers compete for available properties.

The article also highlights that the relationship works in both directions. When energy sector activity slows or energy prices decline, the Midland housing market may experience softer conditions. During these periods, housing inventory can increase as fewer new workers relocate to the area. Market competition may ease, creating new opportunities for home buyers evaluating their options.

The HelloNation article explains that these fluctuations are a normal characteristic of a community closely connected to a major economic driver. Changes within the Permian basin economy often influence migration patterns, employment growth, and overall market activity. Understanding these trends allows buyers and sellers to interpret housing conditions within a broader economic context.

The article further notes that home buyers can benefit from monitoring employment trends, corporate investment, and industry expansion throughout the region. Awareness of these factors can provide valuable context when evaluating housing demand and potential competition within the market. Market conditions often vary depending on where the local economy sits within the economic cycle.

For homeowners, the article emphasizes the importance of monitoring indicators such as population growth, job creation, and business development. These factors can affect property values over time and influence overall activity in Midland's real estate market. While no single metric determines market performance, local economic strength often plays a meaningful role in shaping long-term outcomes.

The article concludes that the connection between the Permian basin economy and the Midland housing market demonstrates the importance of looking beyond housing statistics alone. Broader economic conditions, housing demand, housing inventory, property values, and energy sector activity all interact to influence market performance. Understanding these relationships can help home buyers and homeowners make decisions that align with their goals as they navigate changing market conditions.

How the Permian Basin Economy Influences the Midland Housing Market features insights from Chilton McKnight, Expert Home Builder of Purple Key Homes in Midland, Texas, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Hornbeck Offshore Awarded Multi-Year Decommissioning Contract in the North Sea

HOUSTON and COVINGTON, La. , Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. ("Hornbeck") (NYSE: HOS), a premier integrated offshore services company, today announced that its subsidiary Helix Well Ops (U.K.) Limited has secured a multi-year decommissioning contract with a major operator in the North Sea. The contract is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2027 and has a firm duration of two years, with customer options to extend.

Under the contract, Hornbeck will perform riserless plug and abandonment operations utilizing either the Well Enhancer or Seawell, both purpose-built riserless well intervention vessels. In addition, Hornbeck will deliver a fully integrated solution, including the vessel, a well access system (Subsea Intervention Lubricator), ROVs, saturation diving, and project management and engineering services.

Todd M. Hornbeck, Hornbeck's President and CEO commented, "This new multi-year award builds directly on Hornbeck's previous success and strengthens our expertise in delivering safe, efficient, rigless decommissioning solutions in the North Sea. By leveraging our asset base and extensive operational expertise, we are proud to support our customer in executing our integrated decommissioning solution under a single contract."

About Hornbeck Offshore Services

Hornbeck is a global offshore services leader, providing innovative and integrated marine and subsea solutions to customers across the deepwater oilfield, defense and renewables industries.

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Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon information available to the company as of the date of this press release and, while the company believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, these statements are inherently uncertain, and you are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Actual outcomes may vary materially from those described in these statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the company's filings with the SEC. The company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements, other than as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

Contacts:

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Todd Hornbeck

President and CEO

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Potter Adams

Executive Vice President and CFO

985-727-6815

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A Focused Fireplace Update Can Refresh a Room's Style and Function Without the Cost and Disruption of a Larger Renovation.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How can a fireplace remodel upgrade a home?

HelloNation published an article featuring insights from Fireplace Expert John Bubenik of The Color Craftsmen in St. Louis, Missouri, that answer the question. The article explains how updating a fireplace can transform a central living space while letting homeowners stay in a home they already enjoy.

The HelloNation article notes that many homeowners are choosing to stay in their current homes as mortgage rates remain high. Moving can mean accepting a higher interest rate while also paying closing costs, moving expenses, and other costs. A focused home improvement project can offer another way to make familiar surroundings feel fresh.

According to the article, a fireplace is often the visual anchor of a living room, family room, or sitting area. Outdated brick, tile, stone, colors, or finishes can affect the appearance of the entire space. A fireplace remodel can create a noticeable change without requiring the cost of a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, or other larger renovation.

The article describes several options for a fireplace facelift, depending on the existing structure and the homeowner's preferred style. Updates may include new tile, multi-toned painted brick, a beam mantel, stone veneer, custom trim, or modern surround materials. Changes in color and texture can also give the fireplace a completely different appearance.

The article explains that appearance is only part of the goal. A successful fireplace renovation should also fit how the room is used today. Dark, heavy finishes can make a room feel smaller, while lighter materials may create a more open feeling. Natural stone can add warmth and depth, while a simple mantel can support a cleaner design.

Cost can also make this type of project appealing. The article notes that prices depend on materials, labor, and the fireplace's condition. However, many updates can cost less than major renovations elsewhere in the house. In some cases, a budget under $5,000 can still create a meaningful visual change.

The HelloNation article also emphasizes the flexibility of a fireplace makeover. Homeowners may choose a traditional design that reflects the house's age and character, or a modern look that provides contrast. The article advises balancing personal preferences with the overall room so the finished feature feels connected to its surroundings.

Preparation remains important before work begins. As described in the article featuring Fireplace Expert John Bubenik, surfaces should be sound, clean, and appropriate for the selected materials. Paint, masonry, tile, plaster, and trim can require different preparation methods. Planning must also account for heat, clearance requirements, and fireplace safety.

Because a fireplace is visible from many parts of a room, even a smaller renovation can have a broad effect. The article notes that an updated fireplace may influence furniture placement, lighting, wall colors, and the room's overall mood. Homeowners may find they need fewer additional changes once the focal point feels current.

For people who like their location but want a different feeling inside their home, the article presents a fireplace remodel as a focused home improvement project. It can provide a clear visual change while preserving the parts of the home that already work.

" How a Fireplace Remodel Can Upgrade a Home" features insights from John Bubenik, Fireplace Expert in St. Louis, Missouri, on HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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VPN.com CEO Warns AI Cybersecurity Costs Could Reach $3 Trillion As Domains Become Brand Security Assets

ATLANTA and WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VPN.com CEO and expert premium domain broker Michael Gargiulo is highlighting a growing reality for executives, cybersecurity leaders, and global brands: artificial intelligence is changing the cost, speed, and scope of digital defense.

"AI has changed the economics of cybersecurity," said Michael Gargiulo, CEO of VPN.com, a category leading company in cybersecurity, Internet brand security, and domain name technology. "Companies are not only defending networks anymore. They are defending devices, endpoints, agents, browsers, domains, Internet Protocol space, and the trust customers place in their brand identity. Any estimate that leaves out depreciating assets, planned upgrades, global domain protection, and brand access points is likely too low."

On a recent earnings call Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said "there's approximately $1 trillion of global cybersecurity debt that must be modernized to defend against automated threats because they operate instantaneously."

Gargiulo believes the real number may be significantly higher, potentially as much as three times larger than some current estimates, once companies account for global endpoint growth, aging hardware, cloud expansion, artificial intelligence agents, domain name protection, AI-expanded surfaces, and future infrastructure refresh cycles.

With the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) preparing for new generic top-level domain activations, making more multilingual internet addresses possible, VPN.com believes brand protection will become a larger part of cybersecurity planning.

"Your domain name is no longer just where your website lives," said Michael Gargiulo. "It is a brand access point. It is part of your customer trust layer. It is part of your security perimeter. In the AI era, cyber location is brand security."

VPN.com says companies must review more than firewalls, laptops, and cloud accounts. They should examine exposed devices, browser access, employee endpoints, vendor portals, application programming interfaces, domain portfolios, country-code top-level domains, lookalike domains, internationalized domains, and premium cyber location domains that could influence trust or confusion in the market.

The company, which became a category leading expert organization in cybersecurity and internet domain name security, also warns that AI-powered impersonation, phishing, fake support pages, and automated brand abuse can move quickly once attackers identify a weak point. A fragmented domain strategy can make it easier to confuse customers, employees, vendors, and partners.

"With trillions of dollars in plausible cybersecurity exposure, brands should not wait until AI-driven impersonation becomes a boardroom emergency," added Michael Gargiulo. "Premium domains, defensive registrations, clean Internet Protocol space, core containment, and trusted digital access points should be evaluated before attackers or competitors exploit the gaps."

About VPN.com

VPN.com providers expert insights and research on the best ways to protect yourself and your brand when you get online. VPN.com, CEO Michael Gargiulo and VP Sharjil Saleem have spent years guiding brands through high-value domain acquisitions, global brand management, and complex digital asset negotiations. The company understands what it takes to secure world-class digital category-defining domain name and assets.

For media and interview inquiries: Michael Gargiulo, 855-VPN-FAST or [email protected]

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BURFORD CAPITAL ANNOUNCES PRICING OF PRIVATE OFFERING OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford" or "Burford Capital"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces the pricing of its private offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 8.000% senior secured notes due 2029 (the "Notes") by its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, Burford Capital Global Finance LLC. The Notes will be guaranteed by Burford Capital (such guarantee, together with the Notes, the "Securities") and the Securities will be secured on a senior lien basis by substantially all of the assets of Burford Capital Global Finance LLC and by the capital stock of certain subsidiaries of Burford Capital, in each case subject to certain exceptions. The offering is expected to close on September 17, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Burford Capital intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Securities, together with cash on hand, to redeem as soon as practicable following the closing of the offering the 6.250% senior notes due 2028 of Burford Capital Global Finance LLC (the "2028 Notes"). This release does not constitute a notice of redemption with respect to, or an offer to purchase, the 2028 Notes or any other indebtedness.

The Securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, US persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws. The Securities will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be "Qualified Institutional Buyers" within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act or non-US persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act, in each case, who are "Qualified Purchasers" as defined in Section (2)(a)(51)(A) under the US Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

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About Burford Capital

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR) and works with companies and law firms around the world from its global network of offices.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Burford.

This press release does not constitute an offer of any Burford private fund. Burford Capital Investment Management LLC, which acts as the fund manager of all Burford private funds, is registered as an investment adviser with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The information provided in this press release is for informational purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information contained in this press release is not, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities (including interests or shares in any of Burford private funds). Any such offer or solicitation may be made only by means of a final confidential private placement memorandum and other offering documents.

Prohibition of sales to retail investors in the European Economic Area. The Securities are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to, and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to, any retail investor in the European Economic Area (the "EEA"). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (as amended, the "Insurance Distribution Directive"), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or (iii) not a "qualified investor" as defined in Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1129 (as amended, the "Prospectus Regulation"). No key information document required by Regulation (EU) 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the Securities or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and, therefore, offering or selling the Securities or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.

Prohibition of sales to retail investors in the United Kingdom. The Securities are not intended to be offered, sold, distributed or otherwise made available to, and should not be offered, sold, distributed or otherwise made available to, any retail investor in the United Kingdom (the "UK"). For these purposes, (a) a retail investor is either one (or both of) the following: (i) not a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended, the "EUWA") ("UK MiFIR"); or (ii) not a qualified investor as defined in paragraph 15 of Schedule 1 to the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024 ("POATRs"); and (b) the expression "offer" includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the Securities to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe for the Securities. No disclosure document required by the FCA Product Disclosure Sourcebook ("DISC") for offering, selling or distributing the Securities or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the UK has been prepared and, therefore, offering, selling or distributing the Securities or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the UK may be unlawful under the DISC and the Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024.

IN MEMBER STATES OF THE EEA, THIS PRESS RELEASE IS DIRECTED ONLY AT PERSONS WHO ARE "QUALIFIED INVESTORS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PROSPECTUS REGULATION IN SUCH MEMBER STATE AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AS THIS PRESS RELEASE MAY BE ADDRESSED ON LEGAL GROUNDS, AND NO PERSON THAT IS NOT A RELEVANT PERSON OR QUALIFIED INVESTOR MAY ACT OR RELY ON THIS PRESS RELEASE OR ANY OF ITS CONTENTS. IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, THIS PRESS RELEASE IS DIRECTED ONLY AT PERSONS WHO ARE "QUALIFIED INVESTORS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF POATRS AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AS THIS PRESS RELEASE MAY BE ADDRESSED ON LEGAL GROUNDS, AND NO PERSON THAT IS NOT A RELEVANT PERSON OR QUALIFIED INVESTOR MAY ACT OR RELY ON THIS PRESS RELEASE OR ANY OF ITS CONTENTS.

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided for under these sections. In some cases, words such as "aim", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "could", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "guidance", "intend", "may", "plan", "potential", "predict", "projected", "should" or "will", or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although Burford believes that the assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions and beliefs about future results and events reflected in forward-looking statements have a reasonable basis and are expressed in good faith, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause Burford's actual results and events to differ materially from (and be more negative than) future results and events expressed, projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause future results and events to differ include, among others, those discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of Burford's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026, and in Burford's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements contained in the periodic and current reports that Burford files with or furnishes to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are beyond Burford's ability to control or predict, and new factors emerge from time to time.

Furthermore, Burford cannot assess the impact of each such factor on its business or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on Burford's forward-looking statements.

All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Burford or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by applicable law, Burford undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE Burford Capital Limited

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