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Maxim Crane Works Appoints Michael Kneeland as Chairman of the Board

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Maxim Crane Works Holdings, Inc. (the Company), a leader in the crane rental sector, today announced that Michael Kneeland, the non-executive chairman of the board and former CEO of United Rentals, Inc., has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Companys Board of Directors.

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  • Maxim Crane Works Holdings, Inc. (the Company), a leader in the crane rental sector, today announced that Michael Kneeland, the non-executive chairman of the board and former CEO of United Rentals, Inc., has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Companys Board of Directors.
  • The rest of the Board and I are extremely excited to partner with Michael on this next leg of Maxims journey.
  • What Michael has accomplished at United Rentals is nothing short of remarkable, added Bryan Carlisle, Maxims CEO.
  • I am thrilled to join and to chair the Maxim Board, said Mr. Kneeland.

United Rentals Announces Leadership Succession Plan

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Dr. Britell, Mr. Kneeland and Mr. Flannery have led the evolution and growth of United Rentals for more than a decade.

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  • Dr. Britell, Mr. Kneeland and Mr. Flannery have led the evolution and growth of United Rentals for more than a decade.
  • Prior to United Rentals, Mr. Kneeland served in executive roles with Free State Industries, Inc. and Equipment Supply Company, the largest aerial equipment rental provider in North America when it was acquired by United Rentals.
  • United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poors 500 Index, the Barrons 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.
  • All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to United Rentals on the date hereof; and United Rentals assumes no obligations to update or revise any such forward-looking statements.

Scientific Games Board Of Directors Elected Kneeland C. Youngblood As Director

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Friday, August 3, 2018

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") elected Kneeland C. Youngblood as a director of the Company effective August 1, 2018.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") elected Kneeland C. Youngblood as a director of the Company effective August 1, 2018.
  • Kneeland C. Youngblood is the founding partner and chairman of Pharos Capital Group, LLC, a private equity firm that invests in the healthcare and business services sectors.
  • Youngblood also serves as director of Mallinckrodt plc, a specialty pharmaceutical company, and as a director of TPG Pace Holdings Corp.
  • "We are pleased that the Board elected Kneeland as a new director," said Barry Cottle, chief executive officer of Scientific Games.