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Ocean Power Technologies Sends Letter to Shareholders Highlighting Continued Execution of Company’s Value-Enhancing Strategy

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231213584527/en/
    The full text of the letter is below:
    Thank you for your investment.
  • This year your vote at OPT’s 2023 Annual Meeting – scheduled for January 31, 2024 – is critically important.
  • OPT urges shareholders to vote on the WHITE proxy card to show their support for all the Company’s proposals, including the election of all of the Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) highly qualified director nominees and the continued execution of OPT’s strategy.
  • You may also receive materials from an activist investor, Paragon Technologies, Inc. (“Paragon”) (OTC Pink: PGNT).

Magellan Federal Earns Military Friendly® and Military Times’ Best for Vets Employer Designations

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Magellan Health, Inc. , is proud to announce that its subsidiary, Magellan Federal , has been honored with the 2024 Military Friendly® Employer at the gold level, and the 2023 Military Times’ Best For Vets employer designation.

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  • Magellan Health, Inc. , is proud to announce that its subsidiary, Magellan Federal , has been honored with the 2024 Military Friendly® Employer at the gold level, and the 2023 Military Times’ Best For Vets employer designation.
  • This is the third consecutive year that Magellan Federal has been recognized as a Military Friendly® employer and its first year on the Military Times’ Best for Vets Employer list.
  • “At Magellan Federal, we are honored to receive these prestigious awards that demonstrate the value we place on hiring and supporting the military community,” said Anna Sever, president, Magellan Federal.
  • “Being ranked on both the Best for Vets and Military Friendly® lists highlights our understanding of the sacrifices and commitment of military services members.

J.B. Hunt Participates in Wreaths Across America for 10th Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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On December 16, J.B. Hunt volunteers will join thousands across the country to help lay wreaths on the headstones of fallen veterans for Wreaths Across America Day.

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  • On December 16, J.B. Hunt volunteers will join thousands across the country to help lay wreaths on the headstones of fallen veterans for Wreaths Across America Day.
  • Being a part of the Wreaths Across America convoy is considered an honor by J.B. Hunt drivers.
  • All J.B. Hunt drivers for Wreaths Across America are veterans or have a direct association with a veteran.
  • The 2023 national theme for the Wreaths Across America campaign is “Serve and Succeed.” In 2022, more than 2.7 million wreaths were placed on veteran headstones at more than 3,700 participating locations during Wreaths Across America Day.

Catchpoint Reports Record-Breaking Sales and Growth Momentum

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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During fiscal Q2 and Q3, the company achieved significant milestones in revenue growth, product innovation, and industry recognition in addition to expanding its sales organization to further accelerate growth.

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  • During fiscal Q2 and Q3, the company achieved significant milestones in revenue growth, product innovation, and industry recognition in addition to expanding its sales organization to further accelerate growth.
  • Catchpoint reported two consecutive quarters of double-digit growth with notable new client acquisitions and further engagement within existing accounts.
  • In addition to significant customer growth, the global sales organization has expanded under Keith Hoskison, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales.
  • Catchpoint Tracing – After acquiring Thundra , Catchpoint successfully integrated it into the Catchpoint IPM Platform, culminating in the recent launch of Catchpoint Tracing .

‘Operation Slinger’ Provides Disabled Veterans with Critical, Lifechanging Assistive Device for Free

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Slinger LLC announced a new campaign called “Operation Slinger” to provide its products for free to Disabled Veterans with each purchase under the program.

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  • Slinger LLC announced a new campaign called “Operation Slinger” to provide its products for free to Disabled Veterans with each purchase under the program.
  • With over 9,000 active members, the BVA provides critical support to Veterans who have experienced vision loss, whether it is connected to their military service or not.
  • "Beyond communication and entertainment, our smartphones are vital tools for navigating the world, recognizing obstacles, and connecting with sighted assistance.
  • Slinger and the Slinger logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Slinger LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

Ryder Earns Military Times' 2023 Best for Vets Designation

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207745505/en/
    For three consecutive years, Ryder has been recognized by Military Times as one of the Best for Vets: Employers.
  • Ryder has long been committed to recruiting military veterans as the company has hired more than 14,000 veterans since 2011.
  • In 2015, Ryder launched its Veteran Buddy Program that pairs Ryder employees who are military veterans with new veteran employees.
  • The program trains current active duty military members for placement into a Ryder technician position after military service.

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas Partners with Parkland Health to Connect Dallas County Housing Clients to Free Healthcare Services

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The agency provides access to a variety of supportive services for residents including healthcare, education, employment and training resources, resident leadership, family self-sufficiency programs, homeownership programs, veterans affairs supportive housing and more.

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  • The agency provides access to a variety of supportive services for residents including healthcare, education, employment and training resources, resident leadership, family self-sufficiency programs, homeownership programs, veterans affairs supportive housing and more.
  • “Every day, we look forward to continuing our mission of increasing access to valuable, supportive resources to low-income families and individuals across North Texas.
  • At DHA, we believe that health is essential to the well-being of the people that we serve,” says Troy Broussard, DHA President and CEO.
  • “It also creates a roadmap to better health for DHA clients as Parkland’s community health workers engage in follow up to guide clients through next steps for setting up a medical home.

2024 NAPE Summit opens with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The 2024 NAPE Summit kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 7, when Texas Gov.

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  • The 2024 NAPE Summit kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 7, when Texas Gov.
  • J. Kevin Stitt share the stage to discuss all things energy in the NAPE Governors Forum: Backing American Energy.
  • “We are so excited to have the Governors Forum as part of our NAPE Expo Charities celebration.
  • Stitt will be moderated by Jacki Deason, host of The Jacki Daily Show, and is open to all registered NAPE Summit and NAPE Charities Celebration attendees.

Salem News Channel’s Andrew Wilkow Raises $166,000 for Veterans

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today that Andrew Wilkow used the combined resources of his Salem News Channel TV show and SiriusXM radio show to raise $166,568 for a variety of Veteran’s related charities, with his annual Close Air Support fundraiser.

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  • Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today that Andrew Wilkow used the combined resources of his Salem News Channel TV show and SiriusXM radio show to raise $166,568 for a variety of Veteran’s related charities, with his annual Close Air Support fundraiser.
  • Wilkow has been raising funds for Veterans for the last 10 years and raising the awareness level for returning Veterans who need special assistance.
  • Salem Media Group is America’s leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing.
  • Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally.

UKG Earns 100% on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index for the Third Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced the company has earned a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

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  • UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced the company has earned a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
  • This is the third consecutive year that UKG achieved a perfect score on the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report that measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • The results of the 2023-2024 CEI demonstrate how U.S.-based companies are promoting LGBTQ+ friendly workplace practices in the U.S. and abroad.
  • That’s where the magic happens,” said Brian K. Reaves, the chief of belonging, equity, and impact officer at UKG.