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ESE Announces Acquisition of Esports Company, Digital Motorsports

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Monday, August 16, 2021

Under the terms of the Agreement, ESE will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Digital Motorsports (the Transaction).

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  • Under the terms of the Agreement, ESE will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Digital Motorsports (the Transaction).
  • The co-owners of Digital Motorsports have agreed to continue to run the operations of Digital Motorsports after Closing, to ensure continuous business operations and a smooth transfer of Digital Motorsports business to the Company, and will enter into employment agreements with Digital Motorsports.
  • Included in the Transaction is Digital Motorsports portfolio of intellectual property related to racing simulator solutions, components, and cloud-based racing services.
  • Digital Motorsports are a customer-centric business offering a mix of professional products, turnkey solutions, and a world class esports racing league.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing AIMS FOR LE MANS HYPERCAR HISTORY

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Toyota City, Japan, Aug 13, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to defend its crown and make Hypercar history in the 89th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours next week.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Aug 13, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to defend its crown and make Hypercar history in the 89th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours next week.
  • In addition to its quest for a fourth consecutive Le Mans win, the 2021 edition marks the 10th time Toyota has competed at La Sarthe with a hybrid-powered prototype.
  • But the challenge of Le Mans comes from the gruelling nature of the event itself as well as from on-track rivals.
  • We are putting all our effort into extending that winning run by becoming the first Hypercar Le Mans winners.

United Way of Metro Chicago announces United Neighborhoods Equity Fund

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Way of Metro Chicago today opened applications for their new United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF).

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Way of Metro Chicago today opened applications for their new United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF).
  • "When we learned about the opportunity to support the Equity Fund, we immediately came on board because like United Way, we're committed to strengthening the neighborhoods where we work and live on Chicago's south and west sides.'"
  • Visit United Way of Metro Chicago's website to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
  • United Way of Metro Chicago brings together businesses, government, nonprofits, and community leaders to deliver funding, resources, and expertise to nonprofit organizations across greater Chicago.

WEC Energy Group to announce 2021 second-quarter results Aug. 3

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

MILWAUKEE, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2021 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 3. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2021 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 3.
  • Detailed financial information will be available on the WEC Energy Group website by 6:30 a.m. Central time Aug. 3.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
  • WEC Energy Group (wecenergygroup.com) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.

WEC Energy Group to acquire 90% ownership of Sapphire Sky Wind Energy Center

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

MILWAUKEE, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to acquire a 90% ownership interest in the Sapphire Sky Wind Energy Center.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to acquire a 90% ownership interest in the Sapphire Sky Wind Energy Center.
  • The Sapphire Sky site will consist of 64 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 250 megawatts.
  • Sapphire Sky will generate renewable energy that will be sold under a long-term power purchase agreement with a Fortune 100 global, high-tech company.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

WEC Energy Group Corporate Responsibility Report highlights commitment to affordable, reliable and clean energy

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Monday, July 26, 2021

MILWAUKEE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The report details progress made by WEC Energy Group and its family of companies on major projects and sustainability goals.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
  • The report details progress made by WEC Energy Group and its family of companies on major projects and sustainability goals.
  • WEC Energy Group has established aggressive new goals for lowering emissions emerging as a national leader in the decarbonization effort.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

WEC Energy Group sets industry-leading environmental goals

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b'MILWAUKEE, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) unveiled aggressive new carbon dioxide and methane reduction goals this week.

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  • b'MILWAUKEE, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) unveiled aggressive new carbon dioxide and methane reduction goals this week.
  • "The goals we announced today support national and international efforts, including the Paris Climate Agreement.
  • "\nThe report notes that WEC Energy Group is transforming its power generation fleet and modernizing its delivery networks.
  • In addition, WEC Infrastructure LLC owns a growing fleet of renewable generation facilities in the Midwest.\nWEC Energy Group ( wecenergygroup.com ) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.

WEC Energy Group to announce 2021 first-quarter results May 3

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Monday, April 26, 2021

b"MILWAUKEE, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2021 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Monday, May 3.

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  • b"MILWAUKEE, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2021 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Monday, May 3.
  • Another major subsidiary, We Power, designs, builds and owns electric generating plants.
  • In addition, WEC Infrastructure LLC owns a growing fleet of renewable generation facilities in the Midwest.\nWEC Energy Group (wecenergygroup.com) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.
  • The company has approximately 42,000 stockholders of record, 7,200 employees and more than $37 billion of assets.\n"

WEC Energy Group's Klappa to present at international GLIO Virtual Conference

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

MILWAUKEE, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WEC Energy Group Executive Chairman Gale Klappa will join Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Co., for a virtual panel discussion at the Global Listed Infrastructure Organisation (GLIO) Virtual Conference.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WEC Energy Group Executive Chairman Gale Klappa will join Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Co., for a virtual panel discussion at the Global Listed Infrastructure Organisation (GLIO) Virtual Conference.
  • Gale Klappa Executive Chairman of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC)
    Tom Fanning Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Co.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
  • WEC Energy Group (wecenergygroup.com) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.

Apex Sells Jayhawk Wind, with Facebook PPA, to WEC Energy Group and Invenergy

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Monday, March 1, 2021

Apex Clean Energy today announced that WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) and Invenergy purchased the Jayhawk Wind project, including a renewable power purchase agreement with Facebook.

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  • Apex Clean Energy today announced that WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) and Invenergy purchased the Jayhawk Wind project, including a renewable power purchase agreement with Facebook.
  • Because of these agreements with Facebooka valued Apex customerand new partners WEC Energy Group and Invenergy, Jayhawk Wind will advance the new energy economy in Kansas and generate significant long-term economic benefits for the local community.
  • At Facebook, we are committed to supporting our global operations with 100% renewable energy and helping accelerate the transition to renewable energy around the world.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nations premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.