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Memorable Monza win for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, July 10, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory on its rival's home ground in an exciting 6 Hours of Monza, the fifth round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

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  • Toyota City, Japan, July 10, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory on its rival's home ground in an exciting 6 Hours of Monza, the fifth round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's fourth win of the season is the perfect response to a frustrating Le Mans 24 Hours and extends the team's World Championship lead to 26 points.
  • The safety car brought the chasing pack right on Mike's tail and when racing resumed he dropped to third.
  • With fresh rubber, Kamui set the fastest lap and pulled clear to win by 16.520secs from the #50 Ferrari.

Monza beckons for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, July 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing targets a return to winning ways when the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) resumes at another legendary venue on 8-9 July for the 6 Hours of Monza.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, July 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing targets a return to winning ways when the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) resumes at another legendary venue on 8-9 July for the 6 Hours of Monza.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing leads Ferrari by 18 points in the manufacturers' title race and now takes the battle to the Italian marque's home ground, the 5.793km Autodromo Nazionale Monza, where Hypercars average close to 220km/h over a lap, the second highest of the year after Le Mans.
  • Since returning to endurance racing with a hybrid-powered prototype in 2012, the team has raced twice at Monza.
  • "I am looking forward to racing at Monza, particularly this year because I think the atmosphere will be more special than ever.

JNTO, Mazda Motor Corporation, and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Jointly Holding "Japan. Endless Discovery." Exhibit on Centenary of Le Mans 24 Hours Race

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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TOKYO, June 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) unveiled today the "Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition" concept vehicle at the "Japan.

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  • TOKYO, June 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) unveiled today the "Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition" concept vehicle at the "Japan.
  • joint exhibit being held by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), and TGR at the Manufacturers' Village of the centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours (Le Mans) in France.
  • The new concept vehicle pays tribute to the fabled Le Mans race.
  • TGR(2) has been honing hybrid systems at Le Mans and in other WEC races since 2012.

Historic Le Mans awaits TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Only two other manufacturers have won for six straight years at Le Mans; Ferrari from 1960 to 1965 and Porsche from 1981 to 1987.

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  • Only two other manufacturers have won for six straight years at Le Mans; Ferrari from 1960 to 1965 and Porsche from 1981 to 1987.
  • With double points on offer, the team can take a major step towards a fifth consecutive world title at Le Mans.
  • This puts us in a strong position but the first three races don't count for anything at Le Mans.
  • I know what to expect at Le Mans and how to prepare myself so I will be in even better shape this year.

WEC Energy Group's Corporate Responsibility Report highlights sustainable progress for an enduring enterprise

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report.
  • The report outlines the progress made by WEC Energy Group and its family of companies on major projects and the company's commitment to the environment and the economies of the areas it serves.
  • The report highlights how WEC Energy Group's investments in sustainable technology — including zero-carbon energy and renewable natural gas — are helping the company meet its aggressive carbon and methane reduction goals.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving nearly 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

WEC Energy Group to announce 2023 second-quarter results Aug. 1

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 1.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 1.
  • Detailed financial information will be available on the WEC Energy Group website by 6:30 a.m. Central time Aug. 1.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving nearly 4.7 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.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) delivers new experiences designed to refresh and engage meeting and event professionals at World Education Congress (WEC) 2023 in the Mexican Caribbean

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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“WEC23 in the Mexican Caribbean was an exciting, celebratory time, full of many 'firsts' that were designed to rejuvenate business and personal connections,” said Paul Van Deventer, MPI President and CEO.

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  • “WEC23 in the Mexican Caribbean was an exciting, celebratory time, full of many 'firsts' that were designed to rejuvenate business and personal connections,” said Paul Van Deventer, MPI President and CEO.
  • There were over 100 concurrent sessions and local resources were leveraged, including MPI’s Mexican chapters, to source education and events.
  • “WEC was designed to create opportunities for professionals to make new business connections and learn together,” said Rachel Benedick, Chief Revenue Officer.
  • The Digital Experience saw 86% overall satisfaction featuring live streaming of MPI's general sessions and its annual membership Business Meeting and Town Hall on LinkedIn.

WEC Energy Group to replace reference rate for Junior Subordinated Notes

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced today that, after June 30, 2023, CME Term SOFR, as administered by the CME Group Benchmark Administration, will be the replacement reference rate for WEC Energy Group's 2007 Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2067 (CUSIP:976657AH9) (the "Notes"), replacing U.S. dollar LIBOR as the reference rate.

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  • MILWAUKEE, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced today that, after June 30, 2023, CME Term SOFR, as administered by the CME Group Benchmark Administration, will be the replacement reference rate for WEC Energy Group's 2007 Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2067 (CUSIP:976657AH9) (the "Notes"), replacing U.S. dollar LIBOR as the reference rate.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving nearly 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
  • The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, Minnesota Energy Resources and Upper Michigan Energy Resources.
  • WEC Energy Group (wecenergygroup.com) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.

The Mexican Caribbean hosted the World Education Congress 2023 for the first time outside the U.S. and Canada

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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The Mexican Caribbean became the first venue in Latin America to host the World Education Congress (WEC), the leading North American annual event of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world's largest association for the meetings and events industry.

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  • The Mexican Caribbean became the first venue in Latin America to host the World Education Congress (WEC), the leading North American annual event of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world's largest association for the meetings and events industry.
  • "The Mexican Caribbean has an excellent infrastructure for business meetings tourism.
  • We have more than 1.7 million square feet of meeting space equipped with high-end technology.
  • We have three airports and 122 direct flights to cities around the world.

Peugeot Hybrid Hypercar With Gentex Digital Vision System Ready for the 24 Hours of Le Mans

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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The system is an enhanced racing version of Gentex’s Full Display Mirror (FDM), a digital rearview mirror available on more than 90 passenger vehicles around the world.

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  • The system is an enhanced racing version of Gentex’s Full Display Mirror (FDM), a digital rearview mirror available on more than 90 passenger vehicles around the world.
  • The Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar is a high-performance racing car designed to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
  • This season, after a 12-year absence from the Le Mans 24 Hours, the French carmaker is looking forward to following in the footsteps of the brand’s famous endurance models, the Peugeot 905 and Peugeot 908, winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1992 and 1993, and in 2009 respectively.
  • The century of the Le Mans 24 Hours race will take place on 10 - 11 June 2023.