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Ave Bie elected to WEC Energy Group board of directors

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ave M. Bie, a business law, utilities and energy attorney, has been appointed to the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC).

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  • MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ave M. Bie, a business law, utilities and energy attorney, has been appointed to the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC).
  • "We're delighted that Ave has agreed to join the WEC Energy Group board," said Gale Klappa, executive chairman.
  • 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.

SALT Chamber Partners with World Equestrian Center and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SALT Chamber, the pioneer and industry leader in dry salt therapy products, equipment, concepts, and experiences, has partnered with the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida, and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington Kentucky to bring equine salt rooms to their respective facilities.

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  • Leader in equine salt therapy equips largest U.S. equestrian complex and official veterinarian provider for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association with Equine Salt Rooms
    BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SALT Chamber , the pioneer and industry leader in dry salt therapy products, equipment, concepts, and experiences, has partnered with the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida, and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington Kentucky to bring equine salt rooms to their respective facilities.
  • Dry salt therapy is drug-free and completely compliant with competition rules and regulations in racing and all equine performance disciplines.
  • SALT Chamber is the pioneer in providing halotherapy access to horses (equine salt therapy).
  • With more than 50 veterinarians and 145 years behind it, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is the oldest and one of the largest private equine veterinary practices in the world.

One-two home victory for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Toyota City, Japan, Sept 12, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing achieved a perfect one-two victory in the 6 Hours of Fuji to celebrate the return of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) to Japan in impressive style.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Sept 12, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing achieved a perfect one-two victory in the 6 Hours of Fuji to celebrate the return of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) to Japan in impressive style.
  • Fuji Speedway hosted WEC for the first time since 2019 and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing strengthened its World Championship challenge and celebrated a memorable homecoming by winning on the GR010 HYBRID Hypercar's Japanese debut.
  • By the time of the next driver changes, with just under two hours remaining, Brendon had a decisive 30-second lead.
  • After 232 laps without safety car or full course yellow, Ryo took the chequered flag to secure TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's third victory of the season, its 37th from 75 hybrid-powered WEC races since 2012.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Heading Home to Fuji

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Monday, September 5, 2022

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's GR010 HYBRID Hypercar will make its home debut when the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) returns to Japan for the 6 Hours of Fuji after a three-year absence.

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  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's GR010 HYBRID Hypercar will make its home debut when the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) returns to Japan for the 6 Hours of Fuji after a three-year absence.
  • TOKYO, Sept 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's GR010 HYBRID Hypercar will make its home debut when the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) returns to Japan for the 6 Hours of Fuji after a three-year absence.
  • The penultimate round of the 2022 WEC season sees the series return to Fuji Speedway, located 100km west of Tokyo, for the first time since October 2019 and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing targets a fifth consecutive victory on its home track.
  • Close competition over the first four races of the season sees TOYOTA GAZOO Racing lead the manufacturers' standings by 15 points from Alpine following a dramatic 6 Hours of Monza in July.

WEC Energy Group's Climate Report and Corporate Responsibility Report highlight sustainable progress

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Monday, August 29, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report and Climate Report.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report and Climate Report.
  • The Corporate Responsibility Report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, while the Climate Report further describes the company's governance, strategy and risk management related to climate change.
  • The reports highlight 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.
  • The 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report, Climate Report and additional information on WEC Energy Group's ESG efforts can be found online at https://wecenergygroup.com/csr/ .

Badger Meter Appoints Ms. Xia Liu to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) today announced that Xia Liu, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

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  • Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) today announced that Xia Liu, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • The appointment of Ms. Liu increases the size of the Board to ten members.
  • Prior to WEC Energy Group, Ms. Liu served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CenterPoint Energy since 2019.
  • Kenneth C. Bockhorst, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Badger Meter, commented, Im excited to have Xia join the Badger Meter Board of Directors as she brings a wealth of experience and unique perspective that will bring immediate and significant contributions.

WEC Energy Group to announce 2022 second-quarter results Aug. 2

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

MILWAUKEE, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2022 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 2.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2022 second-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Aug. 2.
  • Detailed financial information will be available on the WEC Energy Group website by 6:30 a.m. Central time Aug. 2.
  • 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.

Charles Matthews Named to ALLETE Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

ALLETE Inc.s (NYSE: ALE) board of directors has elected Charles Matthews, retired president and chief executive officer of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, to serve on the board effective July 6, 2022.

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  • ALLETE Inc.s (NYSE: ALE) board of directors has elected Charles Matthews, retired president and chief executive officer of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, to serve on the board effective July 6, 2022.
  • In addition, he has served on the board of directors for BMO Financial Corp. and BMO Harris Bank, N.A.
  • We are very pleased to welcome Charles to the board, said ALLETE Chair, President and CEO Bethany Owen.
  • Charles demonstrated success leading companies in highly-regulated energy industries will add an important perspective to the ALLETE board of directors, said Susan Nestegard, lead director.

We Energies announces new timeline for Oak Creek plant retirements

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

MILWAUKEE, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --We Energies announced today that the company plans to extend the operating lives of the four older units at its Oak Creek site.

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  • MILWAUKEE, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --We Energies announced today that the company plans to extend the operating lives of the four older units at its Oak Creek site.
  • Retirement of Units 7 and 8 will be delayed for approximately 18 months, until late in 2025.
  • We Energies serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and 1.1 million natural gas customers in Wisconsin.
  • Except as may be required by law, the company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information.

Jubilee Industries Holdings welcomes strategic investor, value-unlocking and synergies to support further growth

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Ltd. (Purchaser) for the sale of the Company's 14% stake in WE Components Pte.

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  • Ltd. (Purchaser) for the sale of the Company's 14% stake in WE Components Pte.
  • The Disposal offers significant synergies with the Purchaser's existing operations and strategic priorities, leveraging WEC's extensive product portfolio and strong presence across Asia.
  • Working together with UPC, we are confident in the EBU's long-term growth prospects as we strive to build sustainable value for shareholders."
  • Established in 1993 and listed on SGX-Catalist since 10 July 2009, Jubilee Industries Holdings Limited is a one-stop service provider with two main business segments:
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