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FHLBank Topeka Kicks Off Native American Heritage Month with $3 Million in Grant Funds

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Native American Heritage Month begins across the country, FHLBank Topeka is proud to support grassroots efforts in its district to serve the housing needs of Native Americans.

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  • Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Native American Heritage Month begins across the country, FHLBank Topeka is proud to support grassroots efforts in its district to serve the housing needs of Native Americans.
  • Through its inaugural offering of the Native American Housing Initiatives (NAHI) Grants Program, FHLBank Topeka will award $3 million in grant funding through its members to Native American tribes and tribally designated housing entities.
  • “Native American communities are an important part of our district.
  • Some examples include a 12-room youth homeless shelter, assistance with home repairs for tribal elders and support for down payments for Native American homeowners.

Winnebago Industries Showcases Marine Innovation from Barletta, Chris-Craft at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, recently presented new innovation from its marine brands, Barletta Pontoon Boats and Chris-Craft at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Fort Lauderdale, FL,.

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, recently presented new innovation from its marine brands, Barletta Pontoon Boats and Chris-Craft at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Fort Lauderdale, FL,.
  • Barletta, the fastest-growing pontoon boat maker in the segment, debuted the industry’s first and only center-mounted twin-engine pontoon boat.
  • “At Winnebago Industries, our brands are unique in their legacy, but united in their commitment to customer-centered innovation,” said Amber Holm, Winnebago Industries’ Chief Marketing Officer.
  • At the Fort Lauderdale show, Barletta debuted a new, patent-pending twin engine series for the 2024 model year.

Winnebago Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Company's fourth quarter and full year Fiscal 2023.

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  • -- Demonstrated Balance Sheet Strength by Returning $83.2 Million to Shareholders in Fiscal 2023 Through Share Repurchases and Dividends, including Over $38 Million in Q4 --
    EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Company's fourth quarter and full year Fiscal 2023.
  • Operating income was $57.5 million for the quarter, a decrease of 53.4% compared to $123.6 million for the fourth quarter of last year.
  • Fiscal 2023 fourth quarter net income was $43.8 million, a decrease of 47.0% compared to $82.6 million in the prior year quarter.
  • The Company generated strong free cash flow of $211.3 million in Fiscal 2023, including $122.9 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023.

MidAmerican Energy Runs Six Coal Plants in Iowa

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MidAmerican Energy recently released a news statement claiming to have served Iowans with 100% renewable energy in 2022. The news release did not mention the six coal plants that MidAmerican Energy owns and operates in Iowa.

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  • The news release did not mention the six coal plants that MidAmerican Energy owns and operates in Iowa.
  • "MidAmerican Energy uses convenient math to make Iowans believe their energy is 100% renewable," said Karin Stein, Iowa Coordinator for Moms Clean Air Force.
  • "MidAmerican is still selling almost 40% of their energy generation to other utilities, energy coming from coal plants operating within Iowa.
  • Coal ash waste accumulates every day in Iowa as coal plants continue to burn coal.

Winnebago Industries Appoints Staci Kroon to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Staci Kroon to its board of directors, effective October 11, 2023.

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Staci Kroon to its board of directors, effective October 11, 2023.
  • “Winnebago Industries is committed to making the outdoors more accessible to all people,” said David Miles, Winnebago Industries’ board chair.
  • “It is an honor to join the Winnebago Industries board of directors,” said Kroon.
  • “Staci brings to our board tremendous skills and extensive knowledge in product design, operations, and overall general management,” said Michael Happe, Winnebago Industries’ president and chief executive officer.

Genesis Products Inc. and VÖHRINGER Present Interior Innovation with Winnebago Electric RV at the European Caravan Salon, Düsseldorf, Germany

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Genesis Products Inc., a leading manufacturer of interior components, and European partner VÖHRINGER, specializing in lightweight RV construction components, will showcase the first fully electric prototype RV suitable for series production in cooperation with Winnebago Industries. The Winnebago erv2 will be on the VÖHRINGER exhibition stand at the European Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Germany from August 25 – September 3, Hall13 / Booth A95. The unit features innovative interior components engineered for lightweighting, contemporary, cohesive design and sustainable interior trim. Genesis hopes to raise awareness for the viability of alternative materials in American markets.

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  • At the Caravan Salon, Genesis Products and European partner VÖHRINGER will showcase the first fully electric prototype RV suitable for series production in cooperation with Winnebago Industries.
  • ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Genesis Products Inc., a leading manufacturer of interior components, and European partner VÖHRINGER, specializing in lightweight RV construction components, will showcase the first fully electric prototype RV suitable for series production in cooperation with Winnebago Industries.
  • The Winnebago erv2 will be on the VÖHRINGER exhibition stand at the European Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Germany from August 25 – September 3, Hall13 / Booth A95.
  • The unit features innovative interior components engineered for lightweighting, contemporary, cohesive design and sustainable interior trim.

Winnebago Industries Board of Directors Approves 15% increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share payable on September 27, 2023, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 13, 2023.

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share payable on September 27, 2023, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 13, 2023.
  • Today’s dividend declaration represents a 15 percent increase, or $0.04 per share, from the previous quarter.
  • “Our team is focused on serving our customers, operating our business with discipline, and creating sustainable value for our shareholders,” said Michael Happe, Winnebago Industries’ President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “This dividend increase underscores our confidence in the long-term strength and trajectory of our business.

Melanated Cares Foundation to Host 2023 Annual Camping Retreat Powered by Winnebago Industries

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Melanated Cares Foundation, a nonprofit created to encourage people of color to embrace the outdoors, is pleased to announce that this year’s annual event, Melanated Campout, will be powered by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products, which has officially signed on as the title sponsor for the organization’s flagship camping retreat.

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  • ATLANTA, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Melanated Cares Foundation, a nonprofit created to encourage people of color to embrace the outdoors, is pleased to announce that this year’s annual event, Melanated Campout, will be powered by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products, which has officially signed on as the title sponsor for the organization’s flagship camping retreat.
  • Actively working to create diverse and inclusive outdoor spaces, Melanated Campout will return to Georgia on Friday, September 29th to Sunday, October 1st.
  • The event marks the second year Winnebago Industries and Melanated Cares have come together to support the campout after launching a successful partnership in 2022.
  • “The Winnebago Industries Foundation’s continued support has opened new doors for our organization,” said Jocelyn McCants, Melanated Campout co-founder.

Winnebago Industries to Present at the Baird 2023 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that Michael Happe, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Baird 2023 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference at the InterContinental New York Barclay in New York, NY on Tuesday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that Michael Happe, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Baird 2023 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference at the InterContinental New York Barclay in New York, NY on Tuesday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • A webcast of the presentation will be available on Winnebago Industries’ investor relations website at http://investor.wgo.net .
  • The event will be archived and available for replay for the next 90 days.

Barletta Pontoon Boats Extends Popular Customer Service Holiday Hotline for Entire Summer Boating Season

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With one of the biggest boating weekends right around the corner, Barletta Pontoon Boats, a premium pontoon boat manufacturer, announced that its popular customer service holiday hotline will extend beyond its typical Memorial Day weekend hours and will now be available all summer to any Barletta owner.

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With one of the biggest boating weekends right around the corner, Barletta Pontoon Boats, a premium pontoon boat manufacturer, announced that its popular customer service holiday hotline will extend beyond its typical Memorial Day weekend hours and will now be available all summer to any Barletta owner.
  • The new summer season helpline is the boating industry’s first-ever, manufacturer-resourced hotline.
  • “The holiday hotlines have been an enormous hit with Barletta owners across the nation,” said Jeff Haradine, president of Barletta Pontoon Boats.
  • In addition to the summer season helpline, Barletta has several videos and blogs available on their website to help troubleshoot typical issues.