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EASTON, Md., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeraWulf Inc. (Nasdaq: WULF) (“TeraWulf” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of vertically integrated, next-generation digital infrastructure powered by predominantly zero-carbon energy, today announced that Sean Farrell has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Farrell will continue to report directly to Nazar Khan, Chief Technology Officer of TeraWulf. “This promotion reflects Sean’s exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to operational excellence, and the strong relationships he has cultivated within and outside the Company,” said Paul Prager, Chief Executive Officer of TeraWulf. “Our leadership team is a vital asset to TeraWulf, and Sean embodies the qualities that drive our success. His energy, passion, and determination will be invaluable as we enhance our high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) data center capabilities.” Prager further emphasized, “In this new role, which combines strategic vision with operational execution, we are positioning TeraWulf to navigate rapid expansion and unlock significant value. It is crucial that our leadership team delivers results for our shareholders. Sean’s promotion marks a significant step forward in our commitment to operational excellence and organic growth. His technical experience and tireless attitude are precisely what TeraWulf needs, and we are fortunate to have him on our team.” Mr. Farrell brings over 13 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in renewables, grid optimization, electric delivery, digitalization, and storage solutions across various business domains. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations at TeraWulf, where he coordinated and oversaw the Company's data center operations and vertical integration strategy. Before joining TeraWulf, Mr. Farrell was the North American Head of Onshore Sales and Marketing at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Inc., where he led product development, sales, and market strategy for onshore wind turbines in the U.S. and Canada. He began his career in the energy industry at Siemens Energy, progressing through roles of increasing responsibility within their Power System Sales organization, focusing on generation and electric delivery across diverse verticals for over a decade. “I am honored and excited by this opportunity to lead TeraWulf’s digital infrastructure operations,” said Sean Farrell. “Having worked alongside TeraWulf’s talented professionals for almost three years, I see substantial opportunities for growth and the expansion of our capacity to support HPC and AI compute workloads. I look forward to driving that growth in the coming years to be a top player in the space.” About TeraWulf TeraWulf develops, owns, and operates environmentally sustainable, next-generation data center infrastructure in the United States, specifically designed for Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Led by a team of seasoned energy entrepreneurs, the Company owns and operates the Lake Mariner facility situated on the expansive site of a now retired coal plant in Western New York. Currently, TeraWulf generates revenue primarily through Bitcoin mining, leveraging predominantly zero-carbon energy sources, including nuclear and hydroelectric power. Committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles that align with its business objectives, TeraWulf aims to deliver industry-leading economics in mining and data center operations at an industrial scale. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “plan,” “believe,” “goal,” “target,” “aim,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “would” and other similar words and expressions, although the absence of these words or expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of TeraWulf’s management and are inherently subject to a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions and their potential effects. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among others: (1) conditions in the cryptocurrency mining industry, including fluctuation in the market pricing of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and the economics of cryptocurrency mining, including as to variables or factors affecting the cost, efficiency and profitability of cryptocurrency mining; (2) competition among the various providers of cryptocurrency mining services; (3) changes in applicable laws, regulations and/or permits affecting TeraWulf’s operations or the industries in which it operates, including regulation regarding power generation, cryptocurrency usage and/or cryptocurrency mining, and/or regulation regarding safety, health, environmental and other matters, which could require significant expenditures; (4) the ability to implement certain business objectives and to timely and cost-effectively execute integrated projects; (5) failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and/or on acceptable terms with regard to growth strategies or operations; (6) loss of public confidence in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies and the potential for cryptocurrency market manipulation; (7) adverse geopolitical or economic conditions, including a high inflationary environment; (8) the potential of cybercrime, money-laundering, malware infections and phishing and/or loss and interference as a result of equipment malfunction or break-down, physical disaster, data security breach, computer malfunction or sabotage (and the costs associated with any of the foregoing); (9) the availability, delivery schedule and cost of equipment necessary to maintain and grow the business and operations of TeraWulf, including mining equipment and infrastructure equipment meeting the technical or other specifications required to achieve its growth strategy; (10) employment workforce factors, including the loss of key employees; (11) litigation relating to TeraWulf and/or its business; and (12) other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Potential investors, stockholders 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 were made. TeraWulf does not assume any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement after it was made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law or regulation. Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements and the discussion of risk factors contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. Investors: Investors@terawulf.com Media: media@terawulf.comPalestinian actress’ scenes removed from ‘Gladiator II’Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema was minutes removed from witnessing a near last-second miracle that saw quarterback Luke Altmyer find wide receiver Pat Bryant for a 40-yard touchdown; capping off an eventual 38-31 comeback win in Week 13 against Rutgers. Bryant caught seven passes for 197 yards, eclipsing 2,000 receiving yards for his career in Champaign. Bielema said post-game that Bryant is flying under the radar and that things need to change regarding national awards, such as the Fred Biletnikoff Award that goes to the top receiver. Bielema was blunt in his assessment as he has been all season of Bryant. “He’s still not on the Biletnikoff, so if we can have a write-in campaign. Holy Jesus! He’s literally one of the best receivers in the country, and we can’t get him on the Biletnikoff," Bielema said . The touchdown marked Bryant's third game-winning score this season, making him a key go-to weapon for the 8-3 Illini. Illinois has a chance to end a 34-year drought with a Week 14 win Illinois moved up to No. 22 in Sunday's AP Top 25 Poll . It has four wins as a ranked team this season. If its fifth comes against Northwestern in the regular-season finale, it would tie its most since 1990. Illinois is seeking its first win against the Wildcats in two seasons. Northwestern was eliminated from bowl contention Saturday, falling to Michigan in Ann Arbor. The best the Wildcats can finish is 5-7, while the Illini attempt to finish 9-3 for the first time in over a decade. Illinois won all but one game at home this season, its best mark since 2001.

NoneKim Kardashian is setting the record straight about her involvement with Tesla after a recent controversial photoshoot. A representative for Kardashian, 44, told The New York Times on Friday, November 22, that the reality star did not receive payments in exchange for posts with Tesla. Us Weekly reached out for comment. Days before, Kardashian raised eyebrows when she uploaded a series of photos to Instagram with a Tesla car and robot. In the images, Kardashian donned lace stockings over her nude-colored shapewear with a garter belt and black jacket. Kardashian held hands with the robot in one pic, while in another, she seemingly sat on the robot’s lap while it was positioned in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. She captioned the upload with an alien emoji. Optimus is here to take mw for a ride in the Cybercab pic.twitter.com/gxOSbsY3vv — Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) November 19, 2024 Kardashian also posted a clip of the car via X , captioning the video, “Optimus is here to take [me] for a ride in the Cybercab.” The video began with Kardashian walking the length of the car as she said, “OK guys, my ride is here,” Kardashian said. “The new Tesla Cybercab.” When Kardashian got to the driver’s seat, a robot was there to greet her. “Hi, sir,” Kardashian said before erupting into laughter. “Oh, my God. Look at these rims.” (Both X and Tesla are now owned by Elon Musk .) In another video shared via social media , Kardashian documented her meeting the robot. “Hi! Can you do this? I love you,” Kardashian asked the robot, forming one of her hands into a half of a heart. The robot matched her movements, earning a gasp from the Kardashians star. “You know how to do that?” she exclaimed. “OK, what should we do?” Kardashian asked the robot, who began doing a running motion. “Go running? Let’s go for a run.” meet my new friend 🦾🤖 @Tesla pic.twitter.com/C34OvPA2dY — Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) November 18, 2024 The robot then transitioned into a hula dance. “Oh, you are Hawaiian,” Kardashian said. “meet my new friend @Tesla,” Kardashian captioned the post. Following the post, several users took to the comments section to poke fun at the robot being a new love interest in Kardashian’s life. “Are u gonna make this your new mans?” one user wrote. Kardashian, who filed for divorce from Kanye West in 2021, sparked a romance with comedian Pete Davidson later that year. (Kardashian and West share North, 11, Saint, 8, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 5.) You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News Us confirmed in August 2022 that Kardashian and Davidson had “amicably” parted ways after less than a year of dating. Kardashian became romantically linked to Odell Beckham Jr. in September 2023, but the relationship fizzled less than a year later. “It was never serious between Kim and Odell, but they are taking a pause on seeing each other,” a source exclusively told Us in May. “It was always casual but Kim has been really busy with other priorities and isn’t putting in as much effort. The dynamic lost its spark, but they are still friends.” The insider added that Kardashian is “really happy about where she is right now. She doesn’t need anything serious and is comfortable focusing on herself and her kids.”

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield embarrassed the woeful Giants with his arm and legs, and if that wasn't enough, he rubbed it in by mimicking New York fan favorite Tommy DeVito's celebratory dance after scoring a touchdown. Mayfield catapulted into the end zone on a spectacular 10-yard scramble for one of Tampa Bay's four rushing TDs, and the Buccaneers beat the Giants and new starting quarterback DeVito 30-7 on Sunday, snapping a four-game losing streak and extending New York's skid to six. With both teams struggling and coming off byes, most of the focus leading up to the game was on the Giants' decisions this week to bench and then release quarterback Daniel Jones. The brash DeVito was given the starting job and asked to spark coach Brian Daboll's team, as he did last season. Instead, Mayfield provided the energy with his play and his trolling of DeVito. “Tribute to Tommy,” said a straight-faced Mayfield, who was 24 of 30 for 294 yards. “He’s a good dude, that’s why. Most of the times, I don’t know what I’m going to do. It’s spontaneous.” Mayfield was asked several times about the gesture and admitted he wanted to give Giants fans something they liked, adding he met DeVito at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas in February. “He had his chain blinged out, swag walking through the casino. It was awesome,” Mayfield said. “It was like a movie scene, honestly.” DeVito did nothing to help the NFL's lowest-scoring offense. He threw for 189 yards, mostly in the second half with New York well on its way to its sixth straight loss at home, where it is winless. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers dominated in every phase in a near-perfect performance that featured TD runs of 1 yard by Sean Tucker, 6 yards by Bucky Irving and 1 yard by Rachaad White. After recent losses to the Ravens, 49ers and Chiefs, Tampa Bay (5-6) moved within one game of idle Atlanta in the NFC South. “We’re hoping it builds confidence,” Mayfield said. “We have a belief that we are still sitting and controlling our own destiny.” Tampa Bay scored on five of its on first six possessions to open a 30-0 lead, and none was more exciting than Mayfield's TD run with 12 seconds left in the first half. On a second-and-goal from the 10, he avoided pressure and went for the end zone. He was hit by Cor'Dale Flott low and Dru Phillips high around the 2-yard line, and he was airborne when he crossed the goal line. The ball came loose when he hit the turf but he jumped up and flexed, DeVito-style, as the Bucs took a 23-0 lead. DeVito said players talked about the celebration in the locker room but he did not see it. Daboll was asked about the gesture and said Mayfield played well. He said the Giants' poor performance had nothing to do with Jones being released. “No excuse on that,” said Daboll, whose job is on the line despite making the playoffs in 2022. “We just didn’t do a good enough job.” “We played soft, and they beat the (expletive) out of us,” defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence added. Mayfield's favorite target Mike Evans returned to the lineup after missing three games with a hamstring injury and had five catches for 68 yards. Irving had 87 yards rushing and six catches for 64 yards. The Bucs held New York to three first downs and 45 yards in the first half, and they finished with 450 yards to the Giants' 245. DeVito had a 17-yard run in the fourth quarter to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Devin Singletary. The brash New Jersey native was sacked four times, including once in the fourth quarter, which forced him to go to the bench for one play. Buccaneers: LT Tristan Wirfs (knee) did not play and Justin Skule replaced him. ... Tampa Bay lost OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to an ankle injury in the second quarter and safety Jordan Whitehead to a pectoral injury in the fourth quarter. Giants: LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) and OLB Azeez Ojulari (toe) were hurt in the first quarter and did not return. Buccaneers: At Carolina next Sunday. Giants: At Dallas on Thanksgiving AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflThe Place next April will open the biggest expansion in its five-year history when it opens The Launchpad, a 50-unit apartment complex designed to provide permanent housing for youths until they can find somewhere to live themselves. Young adults ages 18-25 will sign one-year leases on apartments in the $20 million project on the west side of Colorado Springs, where they will receive help with education, employment and mental health so they remain self-sufficient, said Joey Macasero, grants and communications coordinator for The Place. The building will be staffed around the clock by direct care specialists, a case manager and a program manager, he said. “Tenants will receive support to re-enroll in school, get a GED (general educational development) certificate or seek higher education. We are already working with other organizations to provide health care, and they will have access to (a variety of) other resources,” Macasero said. “When a tenant signs a one-year lease at Launchpad, we expect they will be ready to be on their own,” but no one will be forced to leave when their lease expires. The Place now offers housing services to homeless youth ages 15-24, offering them a safe and stable place to live, through 70 housing units scattered across the Colorado Springs area as well as intensive case management for physical and mental health care, educational and employment support and development of family and life skills. The nonprofit agency will continue to operate its housing program after The Launchpad opens, Macasero said. The agency also sends its Outreach Team to places where homeless teens gather, such as Acacia and Dorchester parks, to develop rapport with youth, offer them needed supplies as well as case management services, Macasero said. The team tells youths they meet about the agency’s drop-in center near downtown Colorado Springs, where hot meals, showers, shelter, essential supplies and employment services are available. The Place operates an emergency overnight shelter that can accommodate up to 20 homeless young people and serves three meals daily. Shelter clients must arrive before the 7 p.m. curfew and most leave by 10 a.m. for work or to attend school, Macasero said. During the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, The Place helped 562 youth through its Outreach Team, drop-in center or emergency shelter. He said the largest share of financial help was spent on rental assistance for youth in the agency’s housing program. The Place is supported mostly from foundation grants and individual contributions — the agency’s largest fundraising event, the Off the Street Breakfast, attracted 962 participants in July. The Place became a separate nonprofit in 2019 after opening 19 years as part of Urban Peak, which provides similar services in the Denver area to give the local nonprofit more flexibility in addressing issues specific to Colorado Springs. The agency selected Becky Treece as its CEO in March from a field of 85 applicants; she had previously served as interim CEO and chief development officer for the organization and had worked for several other local nonprofits. “Between getting you a job, getting you your vital documents, getting you an ID, getting you transportation to doctor’s appointments, to getting you set up with a doctor, there are so many things that they (The Place) help with, more than just food and being somewhere you can actually be sheltered,” said Jasmine, a Place client.By LOLITA BALDOR and FATIMA HUSSEIN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account, and said “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” Kellogg, an 80 year-old retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence , was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more to Kyiv before Biden leaves office in less than months. Trump has criticized the billions that the Biden administration has poured into Ukraine. Washington has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. The incoming Republican president has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group’s policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025,” is a move to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” Trump’s proposed national security advisor U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) tweeted Wednesday that “Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution.” Kellogg was a character in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence’s national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden ’s victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: “You’re not tough enough to make the call.” Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.

Margot Robbie Still Doesn’t Know Why People Didn’t Like Babylon By 2022’s was a box office bomb, not to mention a critical dud — and still doesn’t quite understand. What did Margot Robbie say about Babylon? Speaking during a recent appearance on the Talking Pictures podcast (via ), the movie was brought up and Robbie mentioned that she really had no idea why people seemed to dislike the movie. “I don’t get it either. I know I am biased because I am very close to the project and I obviously believe in it, but I still can’t figure out why people hated it,” Robbie said. “I wonder if in 20 years people are going to be like, ‘Wait, Babylon didn’t do well at the time?’ Like when you hear that Shawshank Redemption was a failure at the time and you’re like like, ‘How is that possible?’” The film was directed by Damien Chazelle (La La Land), and was his biggest project to date, with a budget of around $80 million. Despite the film’s mixed reaction, Robbie said that she had a great time making it. “Damian is so thorough,” the Barbie star said. “Do you know what I loved so much about working with him? I felt like no one had really put their foot to the floor with the gas, but he wanted that all the time. He wanted more always. Even when we were prepping.” Set in 1926, Babylon told the story of the rise and fall of multiple characters during Hollywood’s transition from the silent film era to sound films. Alongside Robbie, Babylon also starred Brad Pitt, Diego Calva, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, and Li Jun Li. P.J. Bryen, Lukas Haas, Olivia Hamilton, Max Minghella, Tobey Maguire, Flea, Samara Weaving, Olivia Wilde, Spike Jonze, Chloe Fineman, and Phoebe Tonkin also appeared in the film, as did many other high-profile actors. (Source: ) Anthony Nash has been writing about games and the gaming industry for nearly a decade. When he’s not writing about games, he’s usually playing them. You can find him on Twitter talking about games or sports at @_anthonynash. Share articleThis Dividend Stock Has a Huge 7.5% Yield and Isn't as Risky as You Might ThinkToronto Maple Leafs (13-7-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (12-8-2, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -122, Lightning +101; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Lightning knocked off the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime. Tampa Bay has gone 12-8-2 overall with a 0-2-0 record in Atlantic Division games. The Lightning have a +16 scoring differential, with 83 total goals scored and 67 given up. Toronto has gone 13-7-2 overall with a 4-3-1 record in Atlantic Division games. The Maple Leafs are 5-3-0 in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponents. The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. The Maple Leafs won the last matchup 5-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Brayden Point has 16 goals and five assists for the Lightning. Anthony Cirelli has eight goals and three assists over the past 10 games. William Nylander has 14 goals and 10 assists for the Maple Leafs. Mitchell Marner has seven goals and nine assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 5-3-2, averaging 3.7 goals, 5.9 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game. Maple Leafs: 7-2-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 3.9 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game. INJURIES: Lightning: None listed. Maple Leafs: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press

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Jets' Ulbrich says Rodgers 'absolutely' remains the team's starting quarterbackLouisville extends athletic director Josh Heird for 5 years through June 2030A new front is opening in the chaotic war over the future of Dye & Durham Ltd. DND-T . Past and present senior executives have hired a lawyer to take on four large institutional shareholders they accuse of trying to take over the company illegally and blocking a potential takeover. One of those is chief executive officer Matt Proud, according to a source familiar with the situation. The group’s intent is to convince a court to block the named investors from voting at the annual meeting on Dec. 17, at which shareholders of the Toronto-based real estate software vendor will be asked to choose between two competing director slates – one proposed by the company and another from activist investor Engine Capital Ltd. The employees are also hoping to postpone the meeting altogether. Lawyer Susan Kushneryk of Kushneryk Morgan LLP on Saturday wrote to D&D investors Engine, EdgePoint Wealth Management Inc., OneMove Capital Ltd. and Mawer Investment Management Ltd saying she was in the process of being retained by “certain current and former employees” who each have “significant shareholdings” of D&D. She didn’t disclose who the employees are but the source familiar with the situation said the group includes Mr. Proud, former chief legal officer Charlie MacCready and at least one other current senior executive. Both Mr. Proud and Mr. MacCready declined to comment, as did the company. Ms. Kushneryk didn’t reply to messages. In her letter, Ms. Kushneryk accused the four investors of harming the value of her clients’ shareholdings due to their “wrongful actions,” accusing them of acting “jointly and in concert to take control of D&D, amounting to an undisclosed take-over bid” in breach of the Ontario Securities Act. She said her clients allege the shareholders contravened the act by preventing bids in a recently abandoned sale process of the company from proceeding, which “would provide shareholders with a significant premium” for their shares. The Globe and Mail reported last week that D&D had paused a sale process that yielded four conditional takeover bids in the low to mid $20s range per share. It put the process on ice after D&D officials spoke with Mawer and EdgePoint representatives to gauge whether they would support an offer. They came away feeling the company wouldn’t necessarily get their support. Ms. Kushneryk wrote that the employee group is preparing an application “to seek court assistance to protect our clients from further harm and to obtain compensation for the damage that they have suffered as a result of the legitimate bids being blocked.” The employee group will seek “to prevent you or your clients from voting their shares at any shareholder meeting until the wrongdoing has been addressed, and to postpone any upcoming shareholder meetings.” Engine managing partner Arnaud Ajdler said in an e-mail: “It’s clear that the board is unable to manage CEO Matt Proud as he grows increasingly desperate to maintain control of the company.” Mr. Ajdler added Mr. Proud “appears to now be weaponizing his employees to frivolously sue shareholders in a last-ditch effort to delay the upcoming annual meeting. The board should have stepped in to end this behavior a long time ago. The culture at Dye & Durham is fundamentally broken and this latest sideshow demonstrates exactly why a complete overhaul of the Board is necessary.” Engine has repeatedly denied being part of a co-ordinated effort among shareholders to achieve its aims. A Mawer representative declined to comment, and calls to Edgepoint and OneMove principal Tyler Proud – the brother of Matt Proud and D&D’s former chairman – weren’t returned. The legal threat comes after D&D twice in recent months tried to use a Competition Bureau investigation into the company for alleged trade-restricting practices to entrench management and directors by delaying the annual meeting. In both instances the gambit failed. It also follows months of wrangling at the board over what if any actions to take against the four shareholders. Engine early this year launched an activist campaign asking for a special meeting to vote off three of the company’s seven directors and replace them with its nominees. That meeting, set for August, was postponed after Tyler Proud’s holding company tried unsuccessfully to piggyback its own proposal onto the Engine meeting: to have shareholders vote off its nominee to the board, Ted Prittie, and replace him with hedge fund manager Eric Shahinian. That delay led to Engine, which owns 7.1 per cent of the stock, pulling its request and returning with a proposal to vote six nominees to the company’s seven-person board at the AGM. D&D, meanwhile, has proposed a mostly new slate with four new members. Mawer and Edgepoint were both critical of management and the board last fall and involved in efforts to push out directors in 2023. Earlier this year, the board commissioned law firm Groia & Co. to investigate whether the shareholders acted in concert to push for governance changes, which, because their shareholdings add up to more than 20 per cent, could amount to an illegal takeover attempt under Section 105 of the securities act. The contents of the report are unknown, although the company has accused the group of acting together and trying to achieve “a zero-premium takeover” of the company. However, the company and board did not take any legal action. A source familiar with the situation said that was because of a split: Matt Proud, Mr. Derksen and Mr. Prittie, favoured taking legal action while the other four did not. Frustration with the stalemate, the abandoned sale process and fears they could lose their jobs prompted the employee group to explore their options and engage the law firm, the source said. The Globe and Mail is not identifying the source as they are not authorized to discuss he matter. It has been a tumultuous 12 months for D&D, which has faced four governance challenges from investors dissatisfied over its leverage, pace of acquisitions and board oversight over management. It has also refinanced its debt, slashed staff and is facing the competition bureau investigation, all while its stock has continued to trade at depressed levels compared to highs reached a year after its July, 2020, initial public offering.

Kylian Mbappe defended by Jude Bellingham as former Real Madrid star slams Anfield performance | Sporting NewsColumn: The Chicago Bulls could advance to the NBA Cup semifinals with an unlikely win Friday. Who does that help?, /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity Oilfield Services Inc. ("Gravity" or the "company"), a growth-oriented water and power infrastructure company backed by affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ("Clearlake"), announced today that it has agreed to sell its Gravity Water Midstream division to (NYSE: DKL) ("Delek Logistics"). Gravity Water Midstream provides gathering, transportation, recycling, storage, and disposal solutions for produced water in the Midland Basin in and the Basin in . "The acquisition of Gravity Water Midstream by Delek Logistics creates a path to continue to build incredible scale in our water midstream platform in the Midland Basin," said , CEO of Gravity. "I am thankful to the employees of Gravity for their focus on service and dedication to building one of the largest commercial water management platforms in the Midland and Williston Basins. Building this water midstream platform would not be possible without the incredible support and partnership of Clearlake. I am excited to welcome in this new era for water management in the Midland and Williston Basins under the capable leadership of Delek Logistics." While Gravity is divesting its water midstream assets, the company will retain ownership and operation of its power infrastructure assets, continuing its commitment to providing critical power generation offerings. Clearlake and Gravity partnered in 2017 to pursue produced water midstream opportunities. Over the last several years, Gravity has focused on organically growing its water infrastructure business to support producers in the Midland and basins, and its water business segment has quickly grown into one of the largest commercial operators of disposal wells in the Midland Basin. Gravity Water Midstream developed a system comprised of 200+ miles of permanent pipeline, 46 SWD facilities, and 14 fresh water facilities with over six million barrels of storage capacity, all of which form an extensive and interconnected network. "We valued the opportunity to partner with the Gravity team as they executed a vision to build a leading water midstream platform in the Midland and Williston Basins," said José E. Feliciano, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, and Colin Leonard, Partner and Managing Director, of Clearlake. "We'd like to thank Rob and the entire Gravity Water Midstream team for their hard work and commitment to growing the business organically over the last several years." & Co served as exclusive financial advisor and Vinson & Elkins LLP served as legal counsel to Gravity in connection with the transaction. Gravity is a growth-oriented provider of energy infrastructure services to U.S. onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, providing water midstream solutions, critical power generation offerings and other production focused services. Gravity has significant coverage density in the Permian Basin and benefits from a national footprint supported by facilities, operations and management personnel in several other key domestic resource plays including the Bakken, Eagle Ford, SCOOP/STACK, DJ Basin, Haynesville and Marcellus, among others. More information is available at . Founded in 2006, Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an investment firm founded operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, The firm's core target sectors are industrials, technology, and consumer. Clearlake has over $85 billion of assets under management, and its senior investment principals have led or co-led over 400 investments. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with affiliates in Dallas, TX, London, UK, , , and , UAE. More information is available at and on X . For Gravity , (281) 640-3043 Marketing Communication Manager For Clearlake , (845) 507-0571 Lambert View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Gravity Oilfield Services Inc.; Clearlake Capital GroupAt 45, many Canadians are in the thick of retirement planning, with some catching up and others on track. According to recent data, individuals aged 35 to 44 have an average Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) balance of $49,014, making up 47% of their total retirement savings of $104,159. For those in their mid-40s, this figure might provide a useful benchmark. Yet whether it’s sufficient hinges on personal retirement goals, desired lifestyle, and other income streams. Experts often recommend having about four times your annual salary saved by age 50. This suggests that at 45, you’d ideally be nearing three times your annual income in total savings. Falling short The reality, though, is that many Canadians find themselves falling short of these guidelines. 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These figures reflect its exposure to global equities, which have benefited from recovering markets, technological innovation, and robust corporate earnings. The fund is heavily weighted toward technology (24.96%), financial services (15.41%), and industrials (10.98%). Sectors that often outperform during periods of economic expansion. Its recent performance speaks volumes, but what about the future? VXC’s global diversification means it’s well-positioned to weather market fluctuations while capturing growth from various regions. That said, investing in international equities does come with risks, including currency volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. However, these risks are often offset by the broader growth potential offered by emerging and developed markets alike. Looking ahead For the long-term investor, VXC’s low management fees and high exposure to global innovation make it a solid choice. Suppose your RRSP is currently concentrated in Canadian stocks or fixed-income securities. Adding VXC can balance out your portfolio and introduce significant growth potential. Its holdings span everything from large-cap U.S. stocks to small-cap emerging market players, ensuring you’re not putting all your eggs in one regional basket. Still, catching up on your RRSP contributions means more than just picking the right investments. It’s also about maximizing your tax advantages. Every dollar contributed to your RRSP lowers your taxable income, giving you an immediate financial boost while helping you save for the future. Pair this with a strategic investment like VXC, and you’re setting yourself up for growth over the coming decades. Bottom line If you’re worried about not having enough saved, don’t panic. Start by calculating how much you need annually in retirement and work backward to determine how much you should save each year moving forward. Tools like contribution calculators and guidance from financial advisors can simplify the process. Even if you can’t max out your RRSP every year, consistently contributing what you can and investing wisely will compound into meaningful growth over time. In short, while the average RRSP balance at age 45 provides a decent yardstick, it’s more important to focus on where you want to go from here. With options like VXC in your investment toolkit, you can diversify globally, enhance growth potential, and catch up to ensure a comfortable and secure retirement.

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