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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AWARDED A TOP SCORE ON THE 2023 DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is proud to score a 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year. Launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the DEI is a leading initiative that assesses organizations showcasing leadership in disability inclusion programs.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is proud to score a 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the DEI is a leading initiative that assesses organizations showcasing leadership in disability inclusion programs.
  • "At Southwest, we're dedicated to being a best place to work for all our Employees," said Juan Suarez , Vice President Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Southwest Airlines.
  • "By participating in the Disability Equality Index, we can evaluate our processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement surrounding our efforts to provide Employees with the resources they need to promote disability inclusion.

Regions Bank Recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Regions Bank on Thursday announced the company has received the highest possible score of 100 on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® , the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

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  • Regions Bank on Thursday announced the company has received the highest possible score of 100 on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® , the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.
  • With this year’s distinction, Regions has now been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the third consecutive year.
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    Based in Birmingham, Ala., Regions Bank operates branch locations throughout high-growth markets in the Southeast, Midwest and Texas.
  • Regions’ commitment to disability inclusion supports associates, customers and the communities the bank serves:
    Regions has a dedicated Disability Services and Outreach Manager who manages external and internal outreach efforts.

Ameren recognized for disability inclusion for 9th year in a row

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has once again earned a top score of 100 from the Disability Equality Index, a comprehensive benchmarking tool for measuring disability workplace inclusion.

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  • "We are honored to be recognized as a top scoring company on the Disability Equality Index for our inclusivity practices," said Gwen Mizell, senior vice president and chief sustainability, diversity and philanthropy officer at Ameren.
  • "Disability inclusion is an important part of our business, and our strong programs have created high engagement from our employees.
  • In 2023, 485 corporations, including 71 Fortune 100 and 207 Fortune 500 companies, utilized the DEI to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
  • Each company received a score, on a scale of zero to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion."

Exposure Management Leader Tenable Receives Global Recognition as a Premier Employer of Choice

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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This is the second consecutive year that Tenable has received this recognition in the U.S., and the first time it has pursued and received this accolade for Tenable’s global teams.

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  • This is the second consecutive year that Tenable has received this recognition in the U.S., and the first time it has pursued and received this accolade for Tenable’s global teams.
  • In addition to these global certifications, in the U.S. market Tenable has also been named a 2023 Best Workplace in Technology as well as a 2023 Best Workplace for Millennials .
  • Earning a spot on a Great Place to Work list means Tenable has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for.
  • Great Place To Work ® has been surveying employees around the world about their workplace experiences for 30 years.

Ameriprise Financial Named “Best Place to Work” on the Disability Equality Index® for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) today announced it has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) today announced it has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Ameriprise earned the distinction after receiving a score of 90 percent on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), which measures tangible actions companies take in an effort to support disability inclusion including culture, leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement and supplier diversity.
  • The network focuses on eliminating the stigma around physical and mental health issues and providing resources for those in need.
  • Each year, the network hosts an annual Polar Plunge event to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.

Discover a Fresh Opportunity--Make Kroger Home for More than Just the Holidays

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced its Family of Companies are seeking to hire thousands of associates as teams prepare for the holiday season and beyond. The company is searching for talent in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, fulfillment, pharmacy and healthcare.

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  • The company is searching for talent in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, fulfillment, pharmacy and healthcare.
  • "We invite future associates to make a home at Kroger, not just for the holidays.
  • Discover a fresh opportunity with competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules and a promise to invest in your future."
  • Additionally, Kroger will provide 700,000+ part-time and full-time associates access to its continuing education benefit and personal financial counseling.

Aramark Recognized as a “Best Company for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” by Black Enterprise

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230811743636/en/
    Aramark has been named one of the "Best Companies for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” by BLACK ENTERPRISE, the top Black digital media brand and premier business and financial resource for African Americans.
  • “We are honored to be recognized by BLACK ENTERPRISE for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said Fenimore Fisher, Vice President of DEI at Aramark.
  • Aramark was also ranked on DiversityInc’s 2023 Top Companies for Supplier Diversity list for the first time, at number 20.
  • With this top-score, Aramark is recognized as a “ Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion ,” for the seventh consecutive year.

UKG Earns 100% on Disability Equality Index for Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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For the third consecutive year, UKG has earned a top score of 100% on the Disability:IN Disability Equality Index (DEI).

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  • For the third consecutive year, UKG has earned a top score of 100% on the Disability:IN Disability Equality Index (DEI).
  • The index is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to continuously advance disability inclusion and equality.
  • Top-scoring businesses like UKG are recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN.
  • Among nine UKG ERGs open to all U Krewers is ADAPT (Accessibility and Disability Allies Partner Together), which serves to raise awareness of different abilities.

American Water Recognized with Top Score on Disability Equality Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced that it has been recognized as a top-scoring company for the fifth consecutive year on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors.

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced that it has been recognized as a top-scoring company for the fifth consecutive year on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors.
  • "American Water is proud to again be recognized by the Disability Equality Index® for our ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity,” said Lori Sutton, Chief Inclusion Officer, American Water.
  • The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged today as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business.
  • Additionally, American Water’s “Abled” Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) advocates to create equity for employees with all types of disabilities (visible and invisible), caregivers and their allies to lead and excel both personally and professionally.

AmerisourceBergen Reports Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 1.00 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of 19 basis points when compared to the prior year quarter.

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  • Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 1.00 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of 19 basis points when compared to the prior year quarter.
  • Diluted Earnings Per Share: Diluted earnings per share was $2.35 in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, a 22.4 percent increase compared to $1.92 in the previous fiscal year’s third quarter.
  • Diluted Shares Outstanding: Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 were 204.4 million, a decrease of 7.4 million shares, or 3.5 percent, versus the prior fiscal year third quarter primarily as a result of share repurchases.
  • Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share: Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $2.92 in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, an 11.5 percent increase compared to $2.62 in the previous fiscal year’s third quarter.