Nomadar Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Majority Interest in Fox Soccer Academy

Transaction Strengthens Nomadar's International Soccer Development Platform Across the U.S., Spain, U.K. and Europe

MARSHALL, Texas, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomadar Corp. ("Nomadar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOMA), a Nasdaq-listed global sports, tourism, technology, and experiential infrastructure company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Fox Soccer Academy ("FSA"), a leading international youth soccer organization co-founded by former Premier League champion Christian Fuchs and sports executive Raluca Gold-Fuchs.

Fox Soccer Academy operates across key markets in the United States, including New York and North Carolina, as well as in the United Kingdom and Austria. The academy serves approximately 2,100 players across its network and has developed a structured youth soccer platform focused on competitive player development, elite coaching standards and international exposure.

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions, completion of remaining corporate and transaction structure matters, and final closing deliverables.

The definitive agreement follows the strategic framework agreement previously announced by Nomadar and Fox Soccer Academy on May 6, 2026, and reflects the work carried out by both organizations over recent months. Since the signing of that initial strategic agreement, Nomadar and FSA have completed a comprehensive due diligence process covering FSA's operating structure, player development programs, international footprint, coaching methodology, commercial model and potential integration opportunities with Nomadar's global sports development ecosystem.

Following completion of the transaction, Christian Fuchs and Raluca Gold-Fuchs will remain as partners in Fox Soccer Academy and will continue to play an active role in the development, expansion and long-term strategy of the academy alongside Nomadar.

Founded by Christian Fuchs, a 2016 English Premier League champion with Leicester City FC, and Raluca Gold-Fuchs, Fox Soccer Academy offers programs for boys and girls across multiple age groups, including youth academy training, camps, clinics, showcase events, international development programs and football-and-education pathways. Its model combines a Premier League-inspired curriculum with technical, tactical, physical and personal development, supported by licensed coaches and a long-term approach to player progression.

The acquisition expands Nomadar's presence in the United States, where the Company has been working for the past two years with North American players through international development initiatives connecting the U.S. market with Spain and Cádiz Club de Fútbol, a professional football club within the LaLiga ecosystem. Through Cádiz CF, Nomadar has developed a professional club anchor for its international High Performance Training ("HPT") programs, providing a structured pathway for young players with professional aspirations.

By adding Fox Soccer Academy to its platform, Nomadar strengthens its position in the U.S. through FSA's presence in New York and North Carolina, while also expanding its European reach through FSA's operations in the United Kingdom and Austria. The transaction enhances Nomadar's ability to connect players, families, coaches and clubs across the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom and continental Europe through a more integrated international soccer development model.

The transaction also brings together complementary methodologies from two of the world's leading football cultures: the Premier League-inspired development curriculum of Fox Soccer Academy and the Spanish football methodology represented through Nomadar's HPT platform, Cádiz CF and LaLiga. With Spain currently recognized as the reigning FIFA World Cup champion, Nomadar believes the combination of elite English and Spanish football development approaches creates a differentiated platform for youth development, performance training, international programs and sports tourism.

"The signing of this definitive agreement marks a very important step in Nomadar's international expansion strategy," said Joaquín Martín, CEO of Nomadar. "Fox Soccer Academy brings a recognized international footprint, a strong development methodology and an operating presence in markets that are strategically important for Nomadar. This transaction continues the progress Nomadar has already been building between the United States and Spain, with Cádiz CF as a professional club anchor and HPT as a methodology designed to support international player development."

"Fox Soccer Academy was created to give young players access to a professional development environment, strong coaching standards and international opportunities," said Christian Fuchs, co-founder of Fox Soccer Academy and Premier League champion with Leicester City FC. "Remaining as partners alongside Nomadar allows us to expand that vision while continuing to support the academy's identity, methodology and long-term development."

"Over the years, we have built Fox Soccer Academy with a clear focus on structure, quality and long-term player development," said Raluca Gold-Fuchs, co-founder and General Manager of Fox Soccer Academy. "Nomadar brings international reach, operational resources and a complementary methodology, as well as a direct connection to a professional club environment through Cádiz CF and LaLiga. That pathway can create meaningful development opportunities for young players while helping FSA grow without losing its identity and values."

Christian Fuchs has built FSA around a player-centered development philosophy shaped by his professional experience in European football, Major League Soccer and international competition. Raluca Gold-Fuchs has played a central role in the academy's international growth, operating structure and long-term development strategy.

The acquisition supports Nomadar's broader objective of building an interconnected international platform for youth soccer, high-performance training, digital education, tournaments, international player programs and sports tourism. Nomadar will continue working with FSA's leadership and technical teams to preserve the academy's identity while expanding its reach, programs and integration with Nomadar's existing assets and international partnerships.

About Nomadar Corp.

Nomadar Corp. is a Nasdaq-listed company operating at the intersection of sports, tourism, technology, health and experiential infrastructure. The Company develops and operates platforms designed to connect global audiences through high-performance training, youth development, digital education, international programs, sports tourism and large-scale experiential projects.

About Fox Soccer Academy

Fox Soccer Academy is an international youth soccer organization co-founded by Christian Fuchs, a former Premier League champion with Leicester City FC, and Raluca Gold-Fuchs. The academy operates across the United States, the United Kingdom and Austria, providing structured development programs, camps, clinics, showcase events and international pathways for youth players. FSA's model combines elite coaching standards, a Premier League-inspired curriculum and a long-term approach to player and personal development.

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This Press Release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of Nomadar and reflects management's expectations and projections regarding Nomadar's growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities, including but not limited to statements regarding Fox Soccer Academy acquisition . Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "aim", "seek", "is/are likely to", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the management of Nomadar in light of its experience and understanding of historical trends and current conditions and other factors management believes are appropriate to consider, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Although Nomadar's management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect, and actual results may vary materially from the forward-looking information presented. Given these risks and uncertainties underlying the assumptions made, prospective purchasers of Nomadar's securities should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by applicable law, Nomadar undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on Nomadar's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

TAT Technologies and Beyond Aero Partner to Advance Thermal Management for Hydrogen-Electric Business Aircraft Program

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: TATT), a global leader in aerospace thermal management and system solutions serving leading OEMs, airlines, maintenance organizations, air forces, and defense agencies, today announced a collaboration with Beyond Aero, a pioneering French aerospace company developing the world's first hydrogen-electric business aircraft, to support the thermal management architecture definition of its aircraft program.

Beyond Aero is developing a clean-sheet aircraft architecture built around hydrogen-electric propulsion, which is designed to enable six passengers to fly up to 800 nautical miles (1,500 km), approximately five times farther than comparable battery-powered aircraft. Founded in 2020, the company is focused on fuel-cell propulsion, gaseous hydrogen tank integration, and advanced thermal management. Beyond Aero operates across Toulouse, Paris, and Los Angeles and is supported by a growing team of more than 80 aerospace engineers from leading global companies.

As part of the collaboration, Beyond Aero is currently integrating TAT Technologies' Universal Cooling System (UCS) into its ONE aircraft design, a scalable, integrated thermal management solution designed to meet the compact size, weight, and performance requirements of next-generation electric and hydrogen-electric aircraft. The UCS is designed to deliver highly efficient, reliable cooling across a wide range of operating conditions, making it well-suited for hydrogen-electric propulsion architectures.

"Hydrogen propulsion represents one of the most promising pathways toward sustainable aviation," said Igal Zamir, CEO of TAT Technologies. "We are proud to support Beyond Aero as they move this technology forward. Our Universal Cooling System was designed with flexibility, efficiency, and reliability in mind — critical attributes for emerging aircraft platforms like Beyond Aero's."

Beyond Aero's mission to decarbonize business aviation — one of the most challenging segments of the aerospace industry to transition — closely aligns with TAT Technologies' commitment to enabling cleaner, smarter aircraft systems. Together, the companies are combining deep engineering expertise and forward-looking innovation to advance hydrogen-electric propulsion, reducing reliance on conventional fuels and helping shape a more sustainable future for flight.

"Partnering with TAT Technologies is an important step in building the industrial ecosystem around our hydrogen-electric aircraft program," said Yannick Schwartzenbart, Head of Program Industrialization at Beyond Aero. "Their experience with leading aerospace customers and mission-critical thermal systems strengthens our ability to develop a reliable, high-performance aircraft architecture while reducing dependence on conventional fuels."

This partnership represents more than a technology collaboration; it reflects a shared vision to rethink aircraft architecture and help shape the future of sustainable flight.

About TAT Technologies

TAT Technologies is a global aerospace company providing integrated solutions across commercial aviation, defense, and next-generation aircraft platforms. With more than five decades of experience, TAT delivers comprehensive MRO services, thermal management solutions, auxiliary power unit (APU) and landing gear services, OEM manufacturing, and advanced engineering and development capabilities. Through its global operations and extensive in-house capabilities, TAT supports customers across the aircraft lifecycle with solutions designed to improve reliability, reduce complexity, and keep aircraft operating e ffi ciently. With decades of experience and a focus on innovation, TAT Technologies supports both today's aircraft and the next generation of flight.

About Beyond Aero

Beyond Aero is a French aerospace startup developing the first hydrogen-electric aircraft designed for private and business aviation. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Toulouse, Europe's aerospace capital, the company is backed by leading aerospace and deep-tech investors. Beyond Aero's aircraft, One, is designed to deliver long-range, zero-emission flight without compromise.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding possible or assumed future operating results. These statements are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results and performance can also be influenced by other risks that we face in running our operations, including, but not limited to, general business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, LTAs and backlog, the price and continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, the war and hostilities between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F and its periodic reports on Form 6-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

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Eran Yunger, Director, IR

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-980-451-1115

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ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 adds optional testing criteria for additional head protection performance features

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) today announced the release of ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026, the updated American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection, approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

As jobsite risks evolve, more employers are reevaluating head protection and adopting solutions that go beyond minimum requirements to help reduce serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries.

"This isn't a routine update — it's the roadmap for an industry transformation," said Cam Mackey, President & CEO of ISEA. "With head injuries accounting for nearly 700 worker fatalities in the last year, and major employers now mandating enhanced protection, this standard provides the technical framework the industry has been waiting for."

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 is referenced in OSHA regulations and remains the primary benchmark for industrial head protection.

What's New in ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026

The 2026 revision does not replace existing requirements or make current compliant head protection obsolete. ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 maintains the familiar Type and Class classifications used throughout the industry. Type I and II designations address impact and penetration protection, while Class designations address electrical protection performance.

The 2026 revision establishes optional testing criteria for features that are increasingly being considered by safety professionals and employers across a wide range of industries.

"This update is important because it helps everyone speak the same language — manufacturers, safety teams, and workers in the field," said Tim Gallant, Chair of the ISEA Head Protection Product Group and Vice President of Product at Ergodyne. "ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 keeps the trusted foundation in place, but it also adds new optional testing criteria that reflect what safety professionals are asking for and what workers are relying on every day."

Key updates include:

- New Designation: "+" — indicates enhanced performance

Identifies head protection tested beyond the base standard for retention, chin strap performance, and (for Type I+) expanded impact protection.

- Type I+ — chin strap, enhanced retention, and multi-directional impact protection

- Type II+ — chin strap and enhanced retention (with Type II impact protection)

- Enhanced tests tied to the "+" marking:

- Chin strap retention — keeps head protection secured during impact/falls

- Helmet retention — stays properly positioned during slips/trips

- Multi-point impact — front/rear/side protection (Type I+)

- Guidance for reverse wearing —adds new checks for "+" head protection to ensure it stays securely on the head when worn in reverse

- Environmental/visibility markings — Maintains HT (high temp) and LT (low temp) markings, and updates "High Visibility (HV)" to "Enhanced Visibility (EV)" to reflect that head protection falls outside the ANSI/ISEA 107 standard for high visibility apparel. No change to visibility performance.

These updates standardize features already widely available in head protection today, making it easier for safety professionals to evaluate options and match protection to specific jobsite hazards.

"Safety teams are seeing more head protection options than ever before, and workers deserve confidence in what those markings mean," said Stacey Simmons, Vice Chair of the ISEA Head Protection Product Group and Strategic Account Executive at Bullard. "This revision helps make head protection selection more straightforward by defining consistent test methods for features many employers are already looking for."

A Focus on Hazard-Based Selection

ISEA emphasizes that head protection should always be selected based on actual jobsite hazards. While enhanced options such as Type I+ and Type II+ provide additional protection, not every job requires the same approach.

"ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 helps safety professionals make more informed decisions by adding clarity and consistency to features they're already evaluating," said Mackey.

Resources Available

For a copy of ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026, please visit bit.ly/z891standard.

ISEA will host a free webinar explaining the changes to the standard on Wednesday, September 30 at 1:00 pm ET. To register, please visit bit.ly/headprotectionwebinar.

To learn more about industrial head protection, please visit safetyequipment.org/head-protection.

About ISEA

ISEA is the voice of the safety equipment industry, which protects more than 126 million workers in America. For more than 90 years, we have been a recognized leader in the development of ANSI-accredited safety equipment standards. We advocate on behalf of the industry for policies that improve worker safety, deliver actionable insights into the safety equipment market, develop critical skills for safety sales professionals, and provide a unique forum for collaboration, learning and growth. Visit safetyequipment.org to learn more.

Media Contact

Nicole Randall

Senior Director, Marketing & Communications

International Safety Equipment Association

Mobile: 202-330-2432

Email: mailto:[email protected]

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Nearly 6 in 10 pre-retirees say they feel highly prepared for retirement. But new LIMRA research finds that confidence often outpaces action — 76% either have no written plan or have spent fewer than five hours on one in the past year.

WINDSOR, Conn., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Many Americans approaching retirement spend more time scrolling social media in a single week than they spend planning for retirement in an entire year. That is one of the more striking takeaways from new research from LIMRA's 2026 Retirement Income Readiness Report, which finds a wide gap between how prepared Americans feel for retirement and how much they are actually doing to prepare.

Nearly six in ten pre-retirees (59%) — workers age 45 and older who plan to retire within 10 years — rate themselves highly prepared for retirement, and 88% say they have thought about how they'll generate income once they stop working. Yet that confidence and those good intentions are not always reflected in recent planning activity. Half of pre-retirees (50%) either have no written retirement plan or have one they haven't recently updated, and 76% have either no plan or spent fewer than five hours developing, reviewing, or updating one in the past year.

"Most Americans approaching retirement genuinely feel prepared, and that confidence matters," said Tina Beckwith, Chief Marketing Officer, LIMRA. "But confidence and planning activity do not always align. Many people who feel prepared have not put a written plan in place or have not revisited one recently. Thinking about retirement is a good start, but having a plan and actively engaging in the planning process can strengthen people's sense of preparedness for retirement."

A Week of Scrolling vs. a Year of Planning

The scale of the gap comes into focus with a simple comparison. More than a quarter of pre-retirees (26%) spent fewer than five hours in the past year planning for retirement. Meanwhile, Americans age 45 and older spend an estimated 1.5 to 2 hours a day on social media — roughly 10 to 14 hours in a single week, according to DataReportal's Digital 2026 Global Overview. For many people nearing retirement, one week of scrolling outpaces an entire year of retirement planning.

It's not that Americans aren't worried about retirement. Cost-of-living increases, healthcare expenses, inflation, and the fear of outliving their savings weigh heavily on pre-retirees and even those who feel fully prepared report anxiety about whether their money will last. The issue is that concern isn't consistently translating into preparation.

"When people spend more time on social media in a week than they spend planning for retirement in a year, the barrier clearly isn't awareness — it's action," Beckwith said. "The encouraging part is that planning is one of the few retirement variables people can actually control. You can't control the markets or inflation, but you can decide to make a plan — and that single decision changes how prepared people feel and how prepared they actually are."

Planning — Not Just Wealth — Drives Confidence

LIMRA's research shows that retirement preparedness isn't determined by savings alone. Planning behaviors and professional guidance each contribute meaningfully to how prepared consumers feel. Pre-retirees who work with a financial advisor or planner are far more likely to feel highly prepared — 77% versus 47% of those who don't — yet only 40% currently work with one. Consumers with a written retirement plan likewise report significantly higher preparedness than those without.

A Simple Way to Check Your Readiness: The Three "R's"

LIMRA's research highlights several factors that contribute meaningfully to how prepared consumers feel, including their financial resources, having a written plan, actively engaging in the planning process, working with a financial advisor or planner, and understanding how savings will generate income in retirement. Based on these findings, consumers approaching retirement can begin by considering three questions:

Readiness — Do I have the financial resources and a current written plan to support the retirement I envision?

Resilience — Does my plan account for risks such as inflation, market swings, healthcare expenses, and other unexpected costs?

Retirement Income — Do I know how I'll turn my savings into income that lasts?

Consumers who regularly revisit all three areas are more likely to feel confident about their retirement future. The takeaway from the research is ultimately an encouraging one: retirement confidence isn't reserved for the wealthy or the lucky. It's built — through planning, guidance, and a clear picture of where the income will come from. And it can start with an hour that might otherwise be spent scrolling.

About the Research

The Retirement Income Readiness Report is based on a LIMRA survey of 486 pre-retirees (workers age 45 and older who plan to retire within 10 years) and 804 retirees age 45 and older, fielded in April, 2026. Social media usage figures are drawn from DataReportal's Digital 2026 Global Overview Report, which estimates average daily social media use at roughly 1.5 to 2 hours for adults age 45–54 and under 90 minutes for adults age 55 and older.

About LIMRA

Serving the industry since 1916, LIMRA offers industry knowledge, insights, connections, and solutions to help more than 600 financial services member organizations navigate change with confidence. Visit LIMRA at www.limra.com.

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Meanwhile, some cities were doing far better than the roughly 20% national average, including Los Angeles at 11% and Boston at 9%. CARFAX analyzed nearly 438,000 VINs from registered taxi and rideshare vehicles across 16 major U.S. cities to find about 27% of vehicles had an open, or unfixed, recall. The VINs were provided by state and city officials, obtained through public records requests or open-data portals, then checked for open recalls using the Vehicle Research Search Service, a joint venture between CARFAX and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

There are conditions that can keep taxi and rideshare drivers from getting recall repairs done, said Elena Sierra, Executive Director of the Transportation Alliance, a trade group for taxi fleets. "It's important to recognize that not all recalls present the same level of safety risk," Sierra said. "They range from software updates and labeling corrections to more significant mechanical issues."

Consumers can check any vehicle for an unfixed recall for free at carfax.com/recall. The tool provides instant recall information and can help consumers find a dealer to complete the repair at no cost. Drivers can also download the free CARFAX Car Care app for reminders about routine maintenance and newly issued safety recalls.

Editor's note: Interviews are available upon request. Please contact Em Nguyen at [email protected].

About CARFAX

CARFAX, part of Mobility Global Inc. (NYSE: MBGL), helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service, and sell cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX® vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides CARFAX Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value, and the flagship CARFAX Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and USA Today. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX®.

Mobility Global is the world's standard for automotive information, providing critical data and analytics across the full vehicle lifecycle. Mobility Global supports the world's major automotive manufacturers, suppliers, dealer groups, media, financial institutions, and consumers with data, forecasts, insights, technology, and innovation. For more information, visit mobilityglobal.com.

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SPAM® Hot Honey hits the menu with limited-edition breakfast items and co-branded merch capsule at New York City's acclaimed Win Son Bakery

- New Permanent Flavor: SPAM® Hot Honey joins the lineup of more than 10 varieties, bringing a sweet-and-spicy twist to the iconic canned meat, available now at grocery retailers nationwide.

- New York City Restaurant Collaboration: The SPAM® brand teams up with New York City's acclaimed Win Son Bakery for limited-time breakfast menu items available Sept. 14-20 at both its Manhattan and Brooklyn locations.

- Shop the Limited-Time Co-Branded Merch Capsule: Fans can also pick up a co-branded, streetwear-inspired merch collection, including a T-shirt, hat and tote bag, available now nationwide via Win Son Bakery's website and in-store.

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The SPAM® brand today announced the launch of SPAM® Hot Honey, a new full-time addition to its lineup of more than 10 varieties, bringing a sweet-and-spicy twist to the iconic canned meat. To celebrate, the SPAM® brand is teaming up with Win Son Bakery, the acclaimed Brooklyn eatery known for its fearless, modern approach to Taiwanese cuisine. Fans can get their first taste of the new flavor through two exclusive, limited-edition menu items and a co-branded merchandise capsule.

Beginning today through Sept. 20, Win Son Bakery is serving up an exclusive SPAM® Hot Honey breakfast sandwich, made with a slice of SPAM® Hot Honey, egg and cheese on their signature scallion pancake. Fans can also order a limited-edition SPAM® Hot Honey Fan Tuan, a Taiwanese sticky rice roll, throughout the week at Win Son Bakery's Brooklyn and Manhattan locations. Can't make it to Win Son Bakery? The breakfast sandwich recipe is also available on SPAM®'s website.

Beyond the menu, fans can purchase items from a limited-time capsule of co-branded, streetwear-inspired merchandise, including a T-shirt, hat and tote bag, available now nationwide via Win Son Bakery's website. Fans can also shop the collection in-store at both Win Son Bakery locations.

"SPAM® Hot Honey taps into one of today's fastest-growing flavor trends, giving longtime fans and new audiences alike another reason to reach for the iconic blue can," said Stephanie Swift, brand manager of the SPAM® brand. "The SPAM® brand has an enduring, decades-long connection with Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and cuisine, and partnering with Win Son Bakery to introduce this flavor felt like a natural, authentic way to get out of the can and into the kitchen."

"This SPAM® collaboration felt like a genuine extension of the food we grew up with and the food we serve every day," said Trigg Brown, co-owner and chef of Win Son Bakery. "Building a breakfast sandwich and a fan tuan around SPAM® Hot Honey gave us a fun new way to put our own spin on that connection, and to share it with fans who already love both brands."

SPAM® Hot Honey is available now at select grocery retailers nationwide. For more information on the SPAM® brand, including product information, recipes and where to buy, visit spam.com and follow @SPAMBrand on Instagram and TikTok.

About the SPAM® Brand

This revolutionary product won over the hearts of soldiers, world leaders, celebrities, chefs, kids and parents. Future generations continue to enjoy it as a versatile, high-quality and great-tasting mealtime favorite. The whole world can't get enough of the iconic taste and the effortless creative potential contained within this iconic blue can. Fans of the brand can purchase SPAM® products and browse their favorite SPAM® merchandise at shop.spam.com. For more information on the SPAM® brand, including product information, recipes and where to buy, visit spam.com.

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report and one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, was recognized by Time magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

About Win Son Bakery

Win Son Bakery is the all-day Taiwanese-American café and bakery from Trigg Brown, Josh Ku, the duo behind the acclaimed Williamsburg restaurant Win Son. Opened in Brooklyn in 2019 with pastry chef Danielle Spencer and now with a second location in Manhattan's East Village, Win Son Bakery reinterprets Taiwanese pastries, breakfast sandwiches and coffee-shop staples through a distinctly New American lens. Brown and Ku are also co-authors, with Cathy Erway, of "Win Son Presents a Taiwanese American Cookbook." For more information, visit winsonbrooklyn.com and follow @winsonbakery on Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPAM® Hot Honey?

SPAM® Hot Honey is a new full-time flavor in the SPAM® product lineup, bringing a sweet-and-spicy twist to the classic canned meat.

Where can I buy SPAM® Hot Honey?

SPAM® Hot Honey is available now at select grocery retailers nationwide.

What is the SPAM® Brand x Win Son Bakery collaboration?

From Sept. 14 to 20, 2026, Win Son Bakery is serving a limited-edition SPAM® Hot Honey breakfast sandwich and a SPAM® Hot Honey Fan Tuan at its Brooklyn and Manhattan locations.

Can I make the SPAM® Hot Honey breakfast sandwich at home?

Yes. The SPAM® Hot Honey breakfast sandwich recipe is available on SPAM®'s website.

Where can I get the co-branded merch?

The limited-time capsule, including a T-shirt, hat and tote bag, is available nationwide via Win Son Bakery's website and in-store at both locations while supplies last.

Contact:

Hormel Foods

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CallSign Mobile Launches as MobileX Introduces New Hybrid Retail Model for Brands Looking to Offer Wireless Services to Their Communities

IRVINE, Calif. and BROOKLYN, N.Y, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileX, the most customizable wireless service designed to save consumers money, today introduced a new hybrid retail model that extends its wireless technology to brands looking to bring their own mobile services to their communities. CallSign Mobile, a veteran-founded company built to serve and support the service-connected community, is the first brand to launch under this new model.

With CallSign, MobileX powers the wireless experience, while CallSign leads the brand, customer experience, and relationship with the veteran community. MobileX is making the model available to brands across industries looking to bring wireless services directly to their own communities.

The relationship with CallSign also extends beyond the technology, with MobileX Founder and CEO Peter Adderton serving as an advisor to the company.

"CallSign is exactly the kind of company we want to support as we expand what we've built at MobileX," said Peter Adderton, Founder and CEO of MobileX. "We're proud to partner with a company whose mission is to serve those who served. This is as noble as it gets. Giving organizations like CallSign the technology and wireless experience to turn that connection into something bigger is an exciting next step for us."

CallSign was created on the idea that everyday economic activity, including something as routine as paying a mobile phone bill, can support the veteran community. From its first day of service, the company will direct $1 per line per month to the Signal Impact Fund, which supports organizations and initiatives focused on veterans, including those affected by traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress.

"CallSign was built on a simple idea: something millions of people already pay for every month can also become a way to give back," said Adam Marr, Co-founder and CEO of CallSign Mobile. "We're creating a wireless service that gives the veteran community a way to stay connected while giving back to those who need it most. MobileX is helping us turn that idea into a service we can bring to our community."

About MobileX

Headquartered in Orange County, California, MobileX is the world's most customizable mobile carrier, delivering the ultimate in choice and cost control. MobileX is a unique service that uses artificial intelligence to predict how much data customers need, delivering a dramatic reduction in cost while ensuring reliable speed and service. MobileX was founded by Peter Adderton, who also founded both Boost Mobile and Digital Turbine. For more information, please visit mobilex.com.

About CallSign Mobile

CallSign Mobile is a veteran-founded membership network for the service-connected community, delivered through a wireless subscription. Founded by former U.S. Army aviators Adam Marr and Charlie Hill, CallSign operates as a direct-to-consumer wireless service on one of the three major U.S. networks with nationwide 5G. From the first day of service, the company sets aside $1 per line per month for the Signal Impact Fund.

Press contacts:

Illume PR for MobileX

Brad Burge

Founder & CEO, Integration Communications

650-863-6887

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Center for Green Market Activation, RMI, and 3Degrees partner on new initiative to harness collective demand for green ammonia to reduce fertilizer production emissions.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA), RMI, and 3Degrees announced the launch of the Green Ammonia Buyers Alliance (GABA), a new initiative that will help food and beverage companies accelerate investment in green ammonia production to reduce emissions from fertilizer manufacturing.

The launch of GABA leverages the combined expertise and shared commitment of GMA, RMI, and 3Degrees to accelerate industrial decarbonization through innovative market-based solutions and extends a proven collective procurement approach into a sector primed to convert potential into impact. The program's founding members include leading companies within the food and beverage sector.

Ammonia production is one of the largest sources of emissions in fertilizer manufacturing. Green ammonia, produced using renewable electricity and water rather than natural gas, can eliminate nearly all emissions from this process. Accelerating its deployment represents one of the most significant and scalable opportunities to reduce emissions from the fertilizer value chain, which generates an estimated 1.2 gigatons of CO₂e annually. For food and beverage companies, investment in green ammonia offers a scalable pathway to materially reduce supply chain emissions while decreasing dependence on fossil-based fertilizers that are subject to significant price volatility.

Despite its potential to drive down emissions from fertilizer, green ammonia has proven difficult to scale. Dozens of projects have been announced around the world, but most still face the challenge of securing enough bankable demand to move forward. At the same time, food and beverage companies, many of whom have set ambitious Scope 3 emission reduction targets, sit five to six steps downstream from ammonia producers. This creates a gap between the projects seeking investment and the companies most interested in sourcing low-carbon inputs to address fertilizer-related emissions.

Through GABA, companies will be able to directly support the growth of the green ammonia-based fertilizer market, demonstrate the validity of green ammonia as a key fertilizer decarbonization solution, and advance progress toward their climate and supply chain sustainability goals.

"No company can scale a market like green ammonia on its own," said Kim Carnahan, GMA CEO. "GABA gives members of key sectors like food and bev a way to act collectively, creating the demand signal needed to help move projects from announcement to implementation."

By bringing companies together through a shared procurement process, GABA will aggregate demand for green ammonia and create a stronger market signal for producers, project developers, and investors. Through a book-and-claim system, member companies will purchase Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) directly from verified green ammonia producers, helping provide the revenue certainty needed to support new projects while enabling companies to address fertilizer production emissions that would otherwise remain out of reach.

"Green ammonia is one of the most important long-term pathways for reducing emissions from fertilizer production, but bringing new production online requires clear market signals," said Thomas Koch Blank, Managing Director at RMI. "The Green Ammonia Buyers Alliance builds on what we've learned across other sectors: when companies come together around credible, long-term demand, they can give producers and investors confidence to move projects forward and accelerate adoption of lower-emissions technologies."

For many companies, EACs offer the most practical and scalable pathway available today for addressing value chain emissions beyond their direct control. Recent developments in corporate climate guidance, including the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 and the Advanced and Indirect Mitigation (AIM) Platform Standard, provide increased clarity on how companies can account for and report these types of value chain interventions. GABA's approach mirrors similar market-based systems that have successfully channeled investment into renewable electricity, sustainable aviation fuel, decarbonized shipping, zero-emission heavy-duty trucking, and low-carbon construction materials.

GABA builds on growing momentum in fertilizer decarbonization and emerging demand for lower-emissions fertilizer solutions. Through the Low Carbon Fertilizer Alliance (LCFA), a 3Degrees-led global initiative comprising 25 food and beverage companies, companies have already begun leveraging market-based approaches to decarbonize large scale fertilizer plants through blue ammonia and nitric acid decarbonization.

"We're excited to partner with GMA and RMI to launch GABA and build on the growing momentum behind fertilizer decarbonization," said 3Degrees CEO Philippe Vedrenne. "GABA creates a dedicated platform for companies to collectively support the development of the green ammonia market. This platform directly compliments the Low Carbon Fertilizer Alliance, which is focused on retrofitting existing fertilizer production infrastructure through collective action."

By bringing together 3Degrees' expertise in environmental commodity markets and early work with fertilizer EACs alongside GMA and RMI's experience designing high-integrity book-and-claim systems and demand aggregation programs, GABA provides companies with a proven, credible pathway to support green ammonia production. Members will benefit from technical expertise, transparent market design, and a competitive procurement process intended to direct demand toward the most credible and impactful green ammonia projects at the most competitive cost possible for companies purchasing EACs.

GABA plans to launch its first pilot procurement in Q4 2026, giving participating companies an opportunity to help establish one of the first collective demand signals for green ammonia-based fertilizers. Buyers engaged in GABA's inaugural procurement will have unique opportunities to inform program design and capture first-mover discounts through 2027. Companies interested in joining GABA or learning more about upcoming procurement opportunities are encouraged to contact [email protected].

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Alison Greene, Center for Green Market Activation: [email protected]

About the Center for Green Market Activation

The Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) is a US-based, globally focused non-profit. Through innovative procurement approaches and sector-specific buyers alliances, GMA catalyzes and scales the uptake of low-carbon goods and services within carbon-intensive industries including aviation, maritime, trucking, cement and concrete, and chemicals. With collective decades of experience in environmental markets and alternative fuels and materials, the GMA team works to standardize new, green markets and forges mutually beneficial partnerships between climate-focused companies, suppliers, and mission-aligned non-profit organizations to channel funding to critical climate technologies in pursuit of accelerated sectoral decarbonization. Learn more at gmacenter.org.

About RMI

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to secure a prosperous, resilient, clean energy future for all. In collaboration with businesses, policymakers, funders, communities, and other partners, RMI drives investment to scale clean energy solutions, reduce energy waste, and boost access to affordable clean energy in ways that enhance security, strengthen the economy, and improve people's livelihoods. RMI is active in over 50 countries.

About 3Degrees

3Degrees, a Certified B Corporation, makes it possible for climate-conscious organizations to take urgent action on climate change. As a trusted partner in global supply chain decarbonization, 3Degrees delivers renewable energy solutions, carbon project development, and high-integrity Scope 3 strategies. In 2024, 3Degrees founded the Low Carbon Fertilizer Alliance (LCFA), aggregating corporate demand to de-risk and scale factory-level emissions reductions across complex agricultural value chains. Learn more at 3degreesinc.com.

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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that members of its senior management team will participate in various investor meetings throughout September and in early October to discuss, among other things, long-term growth-rate expectations for NextEra Energy and the combined company following the proposed combination with Dominion Energy (NYSE: D).

NextEra Energy continues to expect 2026 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $3.92 to $4.02 and is targeting the high end of that range. NextEra Energy also continues to expect a compound annual growth rate in adjusted earnings per share of 8%+ annually through 2032 and is targeting the same from 2032 through 2035, all off the 2025 base of $3.71 adjusted earnings per share. NextEra Energy also continues to expect to grow its dividends per share at a roughly 10% rate per year through 2026, off a 2024 base, and 6% per year from year-end 2026 through 2028.

NextEra Energy continues to expect the proposed combination with Dominion Energy will be immediately accretive to adjusted earnings per share at closing, which is expected to occur in the second half of 2027. The combined company is expected to deliver 9%+ adjusted earnings per share growth through 2032 and is targeting the same growth through 2035, all off the 2025 base of $3.71 adjusted earnings per share.

Investors and other interested parties can access a copy of the most recent presentation materials at www.NextEraEnergy.com/investors.

NextEra Energy, Inc.

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is the largest electric power and energy infrastructure company in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power & Light Company, America's largest electric utility, which provides reliable electricity to approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns the largest energy infrastructure development company in the U.S., NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities are meeting America's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy and battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results

This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included or incorporated by reference in this news release, including, among other things, statements regarding the proposed business combination transaction between NextEra Energy, Inc. (NextEra Energy) and Dominion Energy, Inc. (Dominion Energy) and future events, plans and anticipated results of operations, business strategies, the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, the anticipated impact of the proposed transactions on the combined company's business and future financial and operating results, the anticipated closing date for the proposed transactions and other aspects of NextEra Energy's or Dominion Energy's operations or operating results, are forward-looking statements. Words and phrases such as "ambition," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "budget," "continue," "could," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "seek," "should," "will," "would," "expect," "objective," "projection," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "outlook," "effort," "target," the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions or events can be used to identify forward-looking statements. Where, in any forward-looking statement, NextEra Energy or Dominion Energy expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to be reasonable at the time such forward-looking statement is made. Any forward-looking statement is not a guarantee of future performance, outcomes or results and is subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond NextEra Energy's or Dominion Energy's control, that could cause actual performance, outcomes or results to differ materially from what is expressed or implied in the forward-looking statement.

These factors include a failure by NextEra Energy to successfully integrate Dominion Energy's businesses and technologies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected; the risk that the expected benefits of the proposed transactions may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; each party's ability to consummate the proposed transactions and the timing of the closing of the proposed transactions, including the risk that the conditions to closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all or the failure of the transactions to close for any other reason or to close on the anticipated terms, including with the anticipated tax treatment; the risk that any governmental or regulatory approval, consent or authorization that may be required for the proposed transactions is not obtained, is delayed or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated or that cause the termination of the merger agreement and abandonment of the transactions; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement by either party; the risk that certain provisions in the merger agreement or the pendency of the transactions may impact either party's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; unanticipated difficulties, liabilities or expenditures relating to the transactions, including the impact of potential litigation relating to the transactions; the effect of the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed transactions on the parties' business relationships and business operations generally, including the parties' relationship with regulators, suppliers, vendors and customers; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transactions on the parties' common stock prices and uncertainty as to the long-term value of either party's common stock; risks that the proposed transactions disrupt either party's current plans and operations, including due to the diversion of the attention of management from ordinary course business operations, and potential difficulties in hiring or retaining employees as a result of the proposed transactions; any rating agency actions; the impact of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transactions on either party's ability to access capital, including the short- and long-term debt markets, on a timely and affordable basis; general worldwide economic conditions and related uncertainties; the effect and timing of changes in laws or in governmental regulations (including environmental); fluctuations in trading prices of securities of NextEra Energy and in the financial results of NextEra Energy or Dominion Energy; and the timing and extent of changes in interest rates, commodity prices and demand and market prices for electricity or gas. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus filed by Dominion Energy with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 28, 2026 (available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/715957/000110465926087585/tm2621467-2_defm14a.htm) describes additional risks relating to the proposed transactions and combined company. While the list of factors presented here and the list of factors presented in Dominion Energy's definitive proxy statement/prospectus are considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. For additional information about other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to NextEra Energy's and Dominion Energy's respective periodic reports and other filings with the SEC, including the risk factors contained in NextEra Energy's and Dominion Energy's most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Any forward-looking statements included in this news release represent current expectations and are inherently uncertain and are made only as of the date hereof (or, if applicable, the dates indicated in such statement). Except as required by law, neither NextEra Energy nor Dominion Energy undertakes or assumes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or to reflect subsequent events or circumstances or otherwise.

No Offer or Solicitation

This news release is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer 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. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Additional Information about the Transactions and Where to Find It

In connection with the pending transactions, NextEra Energy has filed with the SEC the Registration Statement, which includes a joint proxy statement of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy that also constitutes a prospectus of NextEra Energy.

Enhanced package would deliver long-term residential bill relief, create 1,000 new direct jobs in Virginia, accelerate clean energy development and build a new shareholder-funded co-headquarters tower for the combined company in downtown Richmond

JUNO BEACH, Fla. and RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In direct response to feedback from policymakers and other stakeholders, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) and Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) today announced a transformational Virginia benefits package as part of their proposed combination, designed to put customers first while positioning the Commonwealth as a global energy leader with long-term bill relief for residential customers, long-term affordability benefits, data center cost protections, accelerated clean energy deployment and thousands of new direct and indirect jobs in Richmond and across the Commonwealth.

The package is organized around the priorities Virginians have made clear: affordability, jobs and building more clean energy and battery storage faster to decrease reliance on expensive imports. It puts customers first by proposing four years of residential bill credits, delivering long-term affordability benefits, expanding low-income financial assistance and ensuring data centers pay their fair share. At the same time, it would position Virginia as a global energy leader, with a major new NextEra Energy presence in Richmond, significant new jobs across Virginia, a stronger local supply chain and national-scale energy innovation anchored in the Commonwealth.

"This is a Virginia-first package, and it starts with customers," said John Ketchum, chairman, president and CEO of NextEra Energy. "We are proposing to double residential bill relief from two years to four years, along with expanded low-income financial assistance and long-term affordability benefits. We are also reaffirming our support for the State Corporation Commission, Governor and General Assembly's efforts to protect residential and small business customers from costs associated with serving data centers. Just as important, this package would help Virginia build more of the clean energy and infrastructure it needs faster, so the Commonwealth can reduce its reliance on expensive imported power. And it would do that while positioning Virginia as a major energy leader, bringing NextEra Energy jobs, good-paying supplier jobs, workforce investment, economic development and national-scale energy technology and innovation to Virginia. This is the kind of customer-focused, job-creating package this combination makes possible."

"Dominion Energy Virginia will remain locally led, separately regulated and accountable to the State Corporation Commission," said Robert Blue, chair, president and CEO of Dominion Energy. "The same local teams, led by Ed Baine, that customers know and trust will continue serving the Commonwealth. This package builds on that foundation by adding NextEra Energy's scale, capital and capabilities to help support Virginia's growth while keeping customers, reliability and affordability at the center of everything we do. It brings new jobs, maintains our existing Virginia employee headcount levels for five years and positions the Commonwealth to become a global energy leader. The benefits to our customers and the Commonwealth from this combination are things we cannot deliver on our own."

Putting customers first

Under the expanded package, the companies would seek to double residential bill relief, extending $10 per month in bill credits from the previously proposed two years to four years, by working with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to redirect the portion of credits that would otherwise go to large-scale data centers toward additional relief for residential customers and increasing the aggregate shareholder-funded Virginia customer credit amount.

The companies would also expand low-income financial assistance by increasing EnergyShare, Dominion Energy's shareholder-funded energy bill assistance program, by $100 million through 2038 and reaffirm their existing commitment to hold customers harmless from all merger costs. Customers will not pay one cent for this combination.

The companies said the package would support long-term affordability by using the combined company's scale to buy, build, finance and operate more efficiently over time, with future base rates continuing to be set by the SCC once every two years. When combined with the credits, customers are receiving long-term affordability benefits that a standalone Dominion Energy cannot offer.

The benefits of scale

The long-term customer benefits in the expanded package are grounded in NextEra Energy's operating track record and scale advantages that have translated into lower costs and stronger outcomes for customers over time. The ability to buy, build, operate and finance more efficiently helps drive affordability over the long term.

Since 2006, NextEra Energy's utility subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), has increased customer accounts by more than 36% and generation capacity by more than 60%, while improving reliability by more than 40% and lowering bills by 20% in real dollars. Today, FPL's non-fuel operations and maintenance expense is more than 70% below the national average, its typical residential bills are 37% below the national average, and its reliability is more than 60% better than the national average, all while making investments in affordable generation to keep pace with increasing electric demand in the 14th largest economy in the world.

While Dominion Energy Virginia would remain locally led, separately regulated and accountable to the SCC, those same scale advantages and operating efficiencies are some of the core long-term benefits NextEra Energy would bring to Virginia.

Ensuring data centers pay their fair share

NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy also reaffirmed their support for the efforts of the SCC, General Assembly and Governor to protect residential and small business customers from costs associated with serving data centers.

The companies said that principle is consistent with Dominion Energy's GS-5 rate class, FPL's large-load tariff (which is one of the most protective in the nation), both companies' support for the Ratepayer Protection Pledge and Virginia's recently passed legislation, which reinforces that data centers should pay their fair share.

Building more clean energy and infrastructure faster

The expanded package would help accelerate the buildout of Virginia generation, including solar, storage, dispatchable resources and nuclear, while leveraging the combined company's existing Virginia assets, like the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center, to support reliability as the Commonwealth builds the next generation of energy infrastructure.

The companies would also leverage their combined experience, supply chain, construction platform and scale to accelerate renewable energy and storage development in accordance with the Virginia Clean Economy Act.

"Virginia should not have to choose between affordability, reliability and clean energy," Blue said. "The answer is to build affordably, build faster and build in a way that protects customers."

Making Virginia a global energy leader

The expanded package would position Virginia, anchored by Richmond and connected to communities across the Commonwealth, as a major center for the future of energy.

NextEra Energy would maintain current employee headcount levels in Virginia for five years, add 600 new NextEra Energy jobs in Virginia and work with suppliers who are expected to bring 400 additional jobs to the Commonwealth. NextEra Energy also would build, at its shareholders' expense, a new NextEra Energy office tower in Richmond beside the existing Dominion Energy headquarters building as a part of the combined company's co-headquarters to accommodate the new jobs as well as existing Dominion Energy jobs and future growth.

The new Richmond presence would support work in renewable energy development and supply chain management, battery storage operations, nuclear and small modular reactor innovation, enterprise technology and cybersecurity, among others.

The companies also would host an annual global energy summit in Virginia, bringing chief executives, investors and policymakers to focus on innovation, technology and the energy infrastructure required to power economic growth.

"Virginia already leads in technology and defense," Ketchum said. "With this combination, Virginia can also lead in energy."

Investing in Virginia workers and suppliers

The companies would contribute $100 million to directly support workforce development in Virginia. The investment would include working with union partners to support career development, hands-on training and apprenticeships and establish a newly created independent organization to operate a workforce development fund for Virginia, governed by a board drawn from the Commonwealth's trade schools, colleges, universities, technical colleges and community colleges, directed at training Virginians for the jobs this global leadership opportunity would create.

The companies would establish up to a $1 billion annual, five-year Virginia Supplier Program through spending commitments that support cost-competitive contractors, suppliers and service providers doing business in Virginia. They would use the combined company's purchasing scale to bring suppliers, vendors and engineering and construction partners into the state, expand the role of the Port of Virginia in the energy supply chain and hire local firms and workers to help build the new NextEra Energy office tower. Already, more than nine other companies intend to establish or expand their presence in Virginia if the combination is approved, bringing additional investment and good-paying jobs to the Commonwealth.