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3D Systems to Demonstrate Full Range of Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at Pacific Design & Manufacturing 2016

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Release Date: Thursday, February 4, 2016 09:00

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, February 4, 2016 – 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it will bring its full range of advanced manufacturing and healthcare solutions to Pacific Design & Manufacturing 2016, February 9 – 11, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, in booth 3712. Experts from 3D Systems’ ondemand parts manufacturing service,Quickparts®, will be available throughout the show to help solve complex manufacturing problems and guide attendees through the company’s simple online quoting process. Visitors to booth 3712 can explore 3D Systems’ transformative solutions for prototyping, production and healthcare applications, including:

An extended range of materials for use in automotive and aerospace applications, produced in ITAR, AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008certified facilities for aviation, space and defense applications. 3D Systems’ additive manufacturing technologies and robust material offerings enable the fabrication of parts with enhanced performance characteristics and unparalleled strengthtoweight ratios.

Complex enduse metal parts produced using 3D Systems’ ProX™ Direct Metal Printing (DMP) technology. These parts feature geometries that are unattainable through

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conventional production techniques, and can be manufactured in fully dense titanium and stainless steel, among others.

Precision healthcare solutions, including patientspecific device design and manufacturing. 3D Systems’ ISO 13485 certified facilities for healthcare solutions act in accordance with the FDA and MDD for applicable medical devices ranging from low risk models, to instruments and implants, and high risk devices. The company also offers Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP®), as well as an extensive portfolio of surgical simulation modules for medical training and practice.

“We are excited to demonstrate the range, depth and accessibility of our 3D solutions at Pacific Design & Manufacturing 2016,” said Cathy Lewis, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, 3D Systems. “We are proud to be a turnkey manufacturing partner across demanding industries, including healthcare and aerospace, and to bring the competitive advantage of our technologies within reach of designers, engineers, and medical professionals around the world. Through our ondemand parts manufacturing and stateoftheart healthcare offerings, we are helping transform workflows to enable higherlevel innovation and results.” About 3D Systems 3D Systems provides advanced and comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions, including 3D printers, print materials and customdesigned parts. Its powerful ecosystem transforms entire industries by empowering users to bring their ideas to life using its vast material selection, including plastics, elastomers, metals and biocompatible materials. 3D Systems’ leading personalized medicine capabilities include endtoend simulation, training and planning, and printing of patientspecific surgical instruments and medical and dental devices. Its 3D digital design, fabrication and inspection products provide seamless interoperability and incorporate the latest immersive computing technologies. 3D Systems’ products and services disrupt traditional methods, deliver improved results and empower its customers to manufacture the future now. Groundbreaking Ceremony for Distech Controls’ New European Headquarters: Set to reinforce presence throughout Europe and Africa Lyon, France, January 14, 2016 – Distech Controls, an innovation leader in energy management solutions, today held the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new European headquarters in Brignais. The 2,500 sq. m building, replacing the current European headquarters located in Brindas, is scheduled to open its doors at the end of 2016. The new building will occupy twice the current area, providing the necessary space to support the company’s growth. With Distech Controls’ global headquarters located in Montreal, Canada, this new office



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will allow for the company to best serve and support its clients throughout all of Europe and 44 countries within Africa. “This ceremony is a true representation of Distech Controls’ commitment to the European market. Our new building symbolizes our ongoing dedication to innovation, and our passion for the success of our customers and employees,” said Mélanie Martinez, Marketing & Communication Manager at Distech Controls SAS. The head office has been designed to offer an efficient, comfortable, and pleasant work environment for the Distech Controls team and visiting clients. Outfitted with Distech Controls’ building automation products and Acuity Brands’ lighting offering, the new building will provide a technological showcase for the company’s energy efficient solutions. The stateoftheart building will feature HVAC, lighting, shades and access control to achieve the highest levels of comfort for occupants, while increasing operational cost savings. “We have chosen to build Distech Controls’ new European head office in Brignais given the town’s strategic location. Situated directly on a major motorway, Brignais can easily be accessed from Lyon’s airport and train stations, greatly facilitating access for both Distech Controls’ customers and employees,” said Martin Villeneuve, VicePresident Europe Africa & Managing Director of Distech Controls SAS. General contractor and architectural firm Acte I has been entrusted with the construction of the new European headquarters. # # # About Distech Controls An innovation leader in energy management solutions, Distech Controls provides unique building management technologies and services that optimize energy efficiency and comfort in buildings, while reducing operating costs. We deliver Innovative Solutions for Greener Buildings™ through our passion for innovation, quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. The company serves multiple market segments through its worldwide business divisions, service offices and a superior network of Authorized Partners. Distech Controls Inc. is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. For more information visit www.distechcontrols.com.

ADTRAN Accelerates G.fast into Reality with BT and Trials with Over 60 Operators around the Globe HUNTSVILLE, Ala.(BUSINESS WIRE)Jan. 21, 2016 ADTRAN®, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading provider of nextgeneration networking solutions, today revealed further details on its G.fast trials, including BT’s large scale trials in the UK. ADTRAN’s Fibertothedistribution point (FTTdp) solution is opening the way for ultrafast broadband speeds to be delivered to more homes and businesses than ever before. These more advanced G.fast solutions can be implemented within a shorter timeframe and with more manageable deployment economics than those offered by traditional FTTP rollouts. Since ADTRAN demonstrated the industry’s first fully sealed FTTdp solution in early 2014, it has proceeded to lead the industry in G.fast trial experience. The company is fulfilling demand from more than 60 service providers across six continents that have applauded the solution’s innovation and performance. The BT trials in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, reaching over two thousand premises are the latest to include the ADTRAN 500G Series G.fast solutions. G.fast, as a viable Gigabit broadband technology, is allowing



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carriers to deliver up to five times the broadband speed currently offered by the most progressive UK cable providers. ADTRAN solutions have significantly exceeded expectations with innovative technology which enhances the performance of G.fast both in terms of reach and speed. These innovations are changing the way ultrafast broadband is transmitted, moving from more costly FTTP deployment models to emerging FTTdp models and now FibertotheCabinet (FTTCab). This, coupled with ADTRAN’s intention to increase the port density of G.fast equipment in the future, offers potential savings for large service providers for every 50 meters of additional customer reach. Mike Galvin, BT managing director of service, strategy & operations, explains, “Providing fiber to every home or business in a given community can be a logistical and financial challenge. Rather than relying on fiber for the entire network, G.fast solutions such as ADTRAN’s utilize existing copper assets for the last step of the journey. This allows us to provide the ultrafast broadband that customers demand, while reducing the time and cost of running fiber all the way to the premises.” “Conversations with our customers during these trials are revealing G.fast technology to be a significant and important part of service provider broadband portfolios all around the world,” comments Dr. Eduard Scheiterer, senior vice president, research and development, ADTRAN. “We see G.fast as an essential access solution for the future enablement of widespread Gigabit broadband. Our continued investment in G.fast includes enduser service activation through reverse powering capabilities, which we brought to market. We are also working with standards bodies like the Broadband Forum to develop open APIs and interfaces allowing simplified, rapid deployment into any broadband network, regardless of FTTx vendor or OSS incumbency.” Notes to Editors: ADTRAN’s G.fast solutions support open SoftwareDefined Network (SDN) deployment models that ensure rapid plug and play deployment capability within the multivendor FTTx networks that exist today. With over 100,000 sealed micro DSLAMs in FTTdp and FTTCab deployments to date, many within communities and countries with harsh and extreme environments, such as the Middle East, Finland, Mexico and Alaska, ADTRAN has a proven track record of success with the type of environmentally sealed and remotely powered solutions required for the successful deployment of G.fast. About ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and communications equipment. ADTRAN’s products enable voice, data, video and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations, and millions of individual users worldwide. For more information, please visit www.adtran.com. About BT BT’s purpose is to use the power of communications to make a better world. It is one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband, TV and internet products and services; and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of five customerfacing lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Business, BT Consumer, BT Wholesale and Openreach. For the year ended 31 March 2015, BT Group’s reported revenue was £17,979m with reported profit before taxation of £2,645m.



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AGCO’s 5th Africa Summit Calls for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in African Agriculture DULUTH, Ga.(BUSINESS WIRE)Jan. 18, 2016 AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and solutions, today held its fifth annual AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin, Germany. The Summit is a joint initiative of AGCO, Bayer CropScience, Rabobank and De Lage Landen. The 2016 Summit focused on transforming agriculture in Africa through inclusive and sustainable growth. “Africa’s agricultural revolution needs to accelerate to increase local food security and feed a rapidly growing world population,” said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGCO Corporation. “AGCO has grown its local presence by providing African farmers and African agribusinesses with comprehensive agricultural solutions. Our investments in African agriculture will help to ensure a sustainable food supply and lead to economic growth.” This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here:http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160118005460/en/

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remainder (around 4%) are midsized or largescale commercial farmers. “Africa’s agricultural revolution needs suitable mechanisation solutions for all farmers, from land preparation and harvesting right through to grain storage and protein production in order to increase their productivity and profitability,” said Rob Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Europe, Africa and Middle East. For AGCO, ‘sustainable’ means designing products appropriate for African conditions; building straightforward, modern and dependable products in Africa by developing our local assembly and manufacturing footprint and training farmers and dealers through the AGCO Future Farm, together with firstclass parts, service and field support through AGCO's extensive distributor network.” To support this strategy, AGCO has developed an Emerging Farmers’ Mechanisation Package through its Massey Ferguson brand that will give emerging farmers in Africa access to modern farm equipment at an affordable price. The package features a range of Massey Ferguson tractors between 55 and 85 horsepower and a full line of accompanying implements (a harrow, plough, subsoiler, planter, trailer or transport box). The Emerging Farmers’ Mechanisation Package was tested at the AGCO Future Farmin Zambia achieving more than a threefold increase in yield.” “This package, you could call it a ‘Farm in a Box,’ is a testament to AGCO’s approach to combine the development of mechanisation solutions alongside human capital,” explained Rob Smith. “Inclusive mechanisation means leaving no one behind on the path to prosperity. We are working hard to ensure women farmers, young farmers and smallholder farmer families can participate and benefit from mechanisation. Inclusive means bringing all of the participants in African agriculture together on the journey to drive agricultural growth.” A core element of AGCO’s mechanisation strategy for Africa is the AGCO Future farm initiative which provides farmers with education in core agricultural practices and trains operators, mechanics as well as local dealers on how to operate, service and maintain agricultural equipment. As part of this strategy, AGCO will break ground on a second Future Farm in Francophone Africa later this year. During today’s summit, AGCO signed a memorandum of understanding with CNFA (Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture), an international nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., that supports businesses, foundations, governments and communities to build customized local and global partnerships that meet the world’s growing demand for food. AGCO and CNFA will jointly promote agricultural mechanisation within Africa as a critical way to improve farm productivity and food security, particularly amongst smallholder farmers. “CNFA’s vision for Africa closely aligns with our own objective to develop sustainable and inclusive growth in agriculture and we look forward to working with them as a valued partner,” concluded Rob Smith. For more information, please visit http://agcoafricasummit.com/. About AGCO AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural equipment. AGCO supports more productive farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, grain storage and protein production systems, seeding and tillage implements and replacement parts. AGCO products are sold through five core equipment brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra® and are distributed globally through a combination of approximately 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries. Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, GA, USA. In 2014, AGCO had net sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit http://www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information and events, please follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on Twitter, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.



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Ashland Inc. completes acquisition of Oil Can Henry's stores Ashland completes acquisition of Oil Can Henry's, marking Valvoline's expansion into several Pacific Northwest quicklube markets LEXINGTON, Ky. Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of OCH International, Inc. (Oil Can Henry's), which operates and franchises a total of 89 quicklube stores in six states. Financial terms were not disclosed. Oil Can Henry's, based in Portland, Oregon, is the 14th largest quicklube network in the United States, servicing approximately 1 million vehicles annually. Founded in 1978, it employs approximately 435 people and currently operates 47 companyowned stores and 42 franchise locations in Oregon (38 sites), Washington (29), California (11), Arizona (five), Idaho (three) and Colorado (three). The addition of Oil Can Henry's will complement the existing Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM network of 956 companyowned and franchise stores, while also marking Valvoline's entry into the quicklube space in several new markets. "This is a great fit for us, as it will expand Valvoline's geographic footprint into an attractive growth market and accelerate our store growth this year," said Sam Mitchell, Ashland senior vice president and Valvoline president. "The addition of the Oil Can Henry's network will increase our total store count by approximately 10 percent. In addition, the acquisition highlights the strength of our quicklube model. We will be able to leverage the unique benefit gained from our vertical integration by introducing industryleading Valvolinebranded lubricants into the Pacific Northwest quicklube market. It also enhances our ability to own and operate stores and support franchisees in a new market for Valvoline. We look forward to working with the team at Oil Can Henry's to grow the business and build on their success." "The acquisition of Oil Can Henry's is consistent with Valvoline's strategy of investing in higherreturn opportunities within its core lubricants business," added William A. Wulfsohn, Ashland chairman and chief executive officer. "We believe the continued expansion of the quicklubes store footprint, via both organic growth as well as acquisitions, is among the most attractive investments for Valvoline." For a list of all Valvoline Instant Oil Change service center locations and hours of operations, visit vioc.com. For a list of all Oil Can Henry's locations and hours, visit oilcanhenrys.com. About Valvoline(TM) Valvoline is a leading worldwide producer and distributor of premiumbranded automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants, and automotive chemicals. It ranks as the #2 quicklube chain and #3 passenger car motor oil brand in the United States. The brand operates and franchises nearly 1,050 Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM centers in the United States. It also markets ValvolineTM lubricants and automotive chemicals; MaxLifeTM lubricants created for highermileage engines, SynPowerTM synthetic motor oil; and ZerexTM antifreeze. Key customers include: retail auto parts stores and mass merchandisers who sell to consumers; installers, such as car dealers, repair shops and quick lubes; commercial fleets; and distributors. About Ashland



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Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a global leader in providing specialty chemical solutions to customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including adhesives, architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. Through our three business units Ashland Specialty Ingredients, Ashland Performance Materials and Valvoline we use good chemistry to make great things happen for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com to learn more. 0 CASH ForwardLooking Statements This news release contains forwardlooking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Ashland has identified some of these forwardlooking statements with words such as "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "estimates," "is likely," "predicts," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should" and "intends" and the negative of these words or other comparable terminology. In addition, Ashland may from time to time make forwardlooking statements in its annual report, quarterly reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), news releases and other written and oral communications. These forwardlooking statements are based on Ashland's expectations and assumptions, as of the date such statements are made, regarding Ashland's future operating performance and financial condition, including the proposed separation of its specialty chemicals and Valvoline businesses, the expected timetable for completing the separation, the future financial and operating performance of each company, strategic and competitive advantages of each company, the leadership of each company, and future opportunities for each company, as well as the economy and other future events or circumstances. Ashland's expectations and assumptions include, without limitation, internal forecasts and analyses of current and future market conditions and trends, management plans and strategies, operating efficiencies and economic conditions (such as prices, supply and demand, cost of raw materials, and the ability to recover rawmaterial cost increases through price increases), and risks and uncertainties associated with the following: the possibility that the proposed separation will not be consummated within the anticipated time period or at all, including as the result of regulatory market or other factors; the potential for disruption to Ashland's business in connection with the proposed separation; the potential that the new Ashland and Valvoline do not realize all of the expected benefits of the separation, Ashland's substantial indebtedness (including the possibility that such indebtedness and related restrictive covenants may adversely affect Ashland's future cash flows, results of operations, financial condition and its ability to repay debt); the impact of acquisitions and/or divestitures Ashland has made or may make (including the possibility that Ashland may not realize the anticipated benefits from such transactions); the global restructuring program (including the possibility that Ashland may not realize the anticipated revenue and earnings growth, cost reductions and other expected benefits from the program); Ashland's ability to generate sufficient cash to finance its stock repurchase plans; severe weather, natural disasters, and legal proceedings and claims (including environmental and asbestos matters). Various risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those stated, projected or implied by any forwardlooking statements, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties affecting Ashland that are described in its most recent Form 10K (including Item 1A Risk Factors) filed with the SEC, which is available on Ashland's website at http://investor.ashland.com or on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Ashland believes its expectations and assumptions are reasonable, but there can be no assurance that the expectations reflected herein will be achieved. Unless legally



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required, Ashland undertakes no obligation to update any forwardlooking statements made in this news release whether as result of new information, future event or otherwise. B/E Aerospace to Participate in Cowen and Company Conference in New York on February 3, 2016 WELLINGTON, Fla.(BUSINESS WIRE)Jan. 25, 2016 B/E Aerospace, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:BEAV), will participate in a question and answer “fireside chat” at the Cowen and Company Aerospace/Defense Conference in New Yorkon Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 2:05 p.m. Eastern time. A live audio broadcast of the presentation will be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website, www.beaerospace.com. About B/E Aerospace, Inc. B/E Aerospace is the world’s leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products. B/E Aerospace designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of products for both commercial aircraft and business jets. B/E Aerospacemanufactured products include aircraft cabin seating, lighting systems, oxygen systems, food and beverage preparation and storage equipment, galley systems, and modular lavatory systems. B/E Aerospace also provides cabin interior reconfiguration, program management and certification services. B/E Aerospacesells and supports its products through its own global direct sales and product support organization. For more information, visit the B/E Aerospace website atwww.beaerospace.com.

Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Marketwired) 01/20/16 Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1225 per share. The dividend is payable on February 17, 2016 to shareholders of record on February 3, 2016. Brown & Brown, Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers a broad range of insurance and related services. Additionally, certain Brown & Brown subsidiaries offer a variety of risk management, thirdparty administration, and other services. Serving business, public entity, individual, trade, and professional association clients nationwide, Brown & Brown is ranked by Business Insurance magazine as the United States' sixth largest independent insurance intermediary. Brown & Brown's Web address iswww.bbinsurance.com.

BrownForman Board Approves New Share Repurchase Authorization of $1 Billion and Declares Cash Dividend



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Louisville, KY, January 28, 2016 – BrownForman Corporation (NYSE: BFB, BFA) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new $1 billion share repurchase authorization, commencing April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017, subject to market and other conditions. The current buyback expires on March 24, 2016. Under the new repurchase program, the company can repurchase Class A and Class B common shares from time to time for cash in open market purchases, block transactions, and privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. This share repurchase program may be modified, suspended, or terminated by the company at any time without prior notice. Paul Varga, chief executive officer of BrownForman said, “Our company is very wellpositioned to capitalize on continued global demand for premium American whiskey brands, led by our Jack Daniel’s trademark. We have been investing significantly in our future growth and refining our portfolio of brands, including the recently announced sale of Southern Comfort, which is expected to close on March 1, 2016. Our excellent balance sheet, coupled with the anticipated proceeds from the sale of Southern Comfort and Tuaca and our strong and growing cash flow, allow us to continue to return capital to shareholders.” BrownForman’s Board of Directors also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 34 cents per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock. Stockholders of record on March 9, 2016 will receive the cash dividend on April 1, 2016. BrownForman has paid regular quarterly cash dividends for 70 consecutive years and has increased the dividend for 32 consecutive years. BrownForman is a member of the prestigious Standard & Poor’s 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index which is comprised of an elite list of companies selected by Standard & Poor’s that have consistently increased their cash dividend every year for over 25 years. For more than 145 years, BrownForman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s & Cola, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Finlandia, Southern Comfort, Korbel, el Jimador, Woodford Reserve, Canadian Mist, Herradura, New Mix, SonomaCutrer, Early Times, and Chambord. BrownForman’s brands are supported by nearly 4,400 employees and sold in approximately 160 countries worldwide. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.brownforman.com. Important Information on ForwardLooking Statements: This press release contains statements, estimates, and projections that are “forwardlooking statements” as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “aspire,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “envision,” “estimate,” “expect,” “expectation,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “pursue,” “see,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” and similar words identify forwardlooking statements, which speak only as of the date we make them. Except as required by law, we do not intend to update or revise any forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. By their nature, forwardlooking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors (many beyond our control) that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical experience or from our current expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: • Unfavorable global or regional economic conditions, and related low consumer confidence, high unemployment, weak credit or capital markets, budget deficits, burdensome government debt, austerity measures, higher interest rates, higher taxes, political instability, higher inflation, deflation, lower returns on pension assets, or lower discount rates for pension obligations








• Risks associated with being a U.S.based company with global operations, including commercial, political and financial risks; local labor policies and conditions; protectionist trade policies or economic or trade sanctions; compliance with local trade practices and other regulations, including anticorruption laws; terrorism; and health pandemics • Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly a stronger U.S. dollar • Changes in laws, regulations, or policies – especially those that affect the production, importation, marketing, labeling, pricing, distribution, sale, or consumption of our beverage alcohol products • Tax rate changes (including excise, sales, VAT, tariffs, duties, corporate, individual income, dividends, capital gains) or changes in related reserves, changes in tax rules (for example, LIFO, foreign income deferral, U.S. manufacturing and other deductions) or accounting standards, and the unpredictability and suddenness with which they can occur • Dependence upon the continued growth of the Jack Daniel’s family of brands • Changes in consumer preferences, consumption or purchase patterns – particularly away from larger producers in favor of smaller distilleries or local producers, or away from brown spirits, our premium products, or spirits generally, and our ability to anticipate or react to them; bar, restaurant, travel or other onpremise declines; shifts in demographic trends; unfavorable consumer reaction to new products, line extensions, package changes, product reformulations, or other product innovation • Decline in the social acceptability of beverage alcohol products in significant markets • Production facility, aging warehouse or supply chain disruption • Imprecision in supply/demand forecasting • Higher costs, lower quality or unavailability of energy, water, raw materials, product ingredients, labor or finished goods • Routetoconsumer changes that affect the timing of our sales, temporarily disrupt the marketing or sale of our products, or result in higher implementationrelated or fixed costs • Inventory fluctuations in our products by distributors, wholesalers, or retailers • Competitors’ consolidation or other competitive activities, such as pricing actions (including price reductions, promotions, discounting, couponing or free goods), marketing, category expansion, product introductions, or entry or expansion in our geographic markets or distribution networks • Risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions, business partnerships or investments – such as acquisition integration, or termination difficulties or costs, or impairment in recorded value • Inadequate protection of our intellectual property rights • Product recalls or other product liability claims; product counterfeiting, tampering, contamination, or product quality issues • Significant legal disputes and proceedings; government investigations (particularly of industry or company business, trade or marketing practices) • Failure or breach of key information technology systems • Negative publicity related to our company, brands, marketing, personnel, operations, business performance or prospects • Failure to attract or retain key executive or employee talent • Our status as a family “controlled company” under New York Stock Exchange rules For further information on these and other risks, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of our annual report on Form 10K and quarterly reports on Form 10Q filed with the SEC.








RIDING THE CREST: STUDENT HOUSING DEVELOPER HAS FOUND A WAY TO GROW WHILE KEEPING COSTS LOW CHARLOTTE – Campus Crest in 2004 didn’t own and hadn’t built a single residential bed. Nine years later, the Charlottebased student housing developer is approaching 50,000 beds in 87 studentspecific apartment communities, spread across 25 states. The company is also working on its first international community, which will be delivered next year in Montreal. Ted Rollins, CEO of Campus Crest, said it all comes down to the quality of the people he has working for him. “We, from the start, wanted to attract the best folks, so we have been fortunate over the last nine years to have some of the best talent in the industry.” But the steep rise of Campus Crest comes down to more than just its employees. Any developer could have attracted the talent. The real story behind the rapid growth is cost efficiency. Campus Crest uses a business model known by different names: design/build, construction management, vertical integration. It all means the same thing – that the company is responsible for all aspects of its projects. From design to development to construction, then to even property management, Campus Crest handles it all. Rollins said they do this for one reason. “We build a prototype and we build the same thing over and over,” he said. “It’s an economy of scale. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel each year. We eliminate any markup from a middle man. “From the time we started, we were vertically integrated so we could control everything that created value and maintained value.” From zero to No. 2 in nine years When Rollins started Campus Crest in 2004 with his partner, Mike Hartnett, they had $17,000 between them with which to work. Both had previously worked in the apartment industry, Hartnett on the development side and Rollins on the financial side. But they saw a gap in the product available specifically for students and decided they’d fill that niche. “There was a large demand for a product built to rent to students,” he said. “But we noticed that across the U.S. there was a lot of demand, especially for what we know as a primary nonflagship school in a state system, that wasn’t being met. “They’re not the namebrand flagship schools, but they’re great schools with a solid market.” By flagship schools, Rollins is talking about a school like the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Campus Crest doesn’t have a community there, but does have communities at East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Asheville is actually where Rollins and Hartnett chose to build the company’s first community, a 448bed project called The Grove. The Grove was a hit with college students in Asheville, with its allinclusive format. Not only are the entire apartments furnished, but all utilities are covered in the rent.



After Asheville, Campus Crest chose to replicate The Grove in other college towns, and now owns and operates those communities near campuses like Georgia Southern University, Auburn University and Colorado State University. But The Grove is just one of three community types offered by Campus Crest. The company also has Copper Beech communities and its newest offering, Evo. In March, Campus Crest acquired Copper Beech Town Home Communities based near Penn State University, and is now replicating the project, which is targeted to upperclassmen, elsewhere. Evo is an urban infill product. The first Evo project is a 33story student apartment building going up in Philadelphia, near the University of Pennsylvania. Campus Crest in nine years has grown from a $17,000 startup to the second biggest studenthousing provider in the world, Rollins said. The biggest provider is Austin, Texasbased American Campus Communities, he said. Rollins attributes Campus Crest’s growth to several things: great employees, high demand and solid markets, among other things, but the company’s business model may be the one factor more responsible than anything for that growth. Vertical integration Demand for student apartment may have changed over the past couple of decades, but it’s not difficult to determine what today’s student wants in his or her apartment. Charles Dalton, president of Charlottebased Real Data, an apartment market analytics firm, said students want more than just a couple of basic outdoor features. They want allinclusive amenities, they want technology and they want to feel connected. “Fifteen years ago, it was an outdoor pool and volleyball court,” Dalton said. Now, they’re trying to provide amenities that will attract people, and not just basic housing. “A big thing with them is providing some level of onecost utility. A big thing now is technology. Obviously having WiFi and being able to do everything from your smartphone, from paying your rent to adjusting your AC. I think they’re probably more on the cutting edge technologywise than other apartments because they’re focused on those 20yearolds.” Developers know this; that’s not the challenge. The challenge is hiring a design firm to give shape to the developer’s vision, then finding a contractor to add a physical form to the designer’s shape. Once the contractor finishes, the owner then must find a management company responsible for the daytoday operations of the community. In that model, developers are outsourcing their vision to three separate parties, and that’s before subcontractors are even mentioned. Campus Crest doesn’t do it this way, instead keeping everything inhouse. From the inception of a project, to the drawings and renderings, to construction and management of their properties, Campus Crest takes care of the entire process. Rollins said doing it this way saves the company between 15 and 20 percent in total costs. Bill Stricker, vice president of professional development with Carolinas Associated General Contractors, said when several independent parties work on a single project, the chance of making mistakes spikes. “It increases communication between the designers and the people that are going to be building the project,” Stricker said. “They’re fasttracking this to expedite the process by rolling it all in together in one collaborative effort. It should save money. That’s the whole idea.” Dalton said having an inhouse contractor is especially helpful for studentspecific apartments.



“For student apartments it’s critical that they’re going to be open before school starts,” he said. “Your typical apartment community may be scheduled to open in July or August, but if they’re late it’s not critical. “If you’re a student community and you’re not open when the school semester starts, you’re in trouble. They can’t wait a month.” Coming soon Campus Crest over the next two years is set to deliver eight projects in college towns across the country, according to the company’s third quarter earnings report. But, for all its growth and all its communities in the U.S., Campus Crest is curiously lacking a project in the market in which the company is based. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is in the midst of a period of strong growth and several developers have started taking advantage of this growth by putting up apartments around the school. Campus Crest isn’t among them. Rollins said he can’t disclose projects that haven’t been publically announced – Campus Crest being a publicallytraded company – but said the company may be looking at UNCC in the near future. “In the Copper Beech deal we got a piece of land out there (near UNCC),” he said. “We’re working on Charlotte, it won’t be too long.”

Carlisle Companies Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend CHARLOTTE, N.C.(BUSINESS WIRE) The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on March 1, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2016. About Carlisle Companies Incorporated Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a global diversified company that designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of products that serve a broad range of niche markets including commercial roofing, energy, agriculture, mining, construction, aerospace and defense electronics, medical technology, foodservice, healthcare, sanitary maintenance, transportation, general industrial, protective coating, wood, specialty and auto refinishing. Through our group of decentralized operating companies led by entrepreneurial management teams, we bring innovative product solutions to solve the challenges facing our customers. Our worldwide team of employees, who generated $3.2 billion in net sales in 2014, is focused on continuously improving the value of the Carlisle brand by developing the best products, ensuring the highest quality and providing unequaled customer service in the many industries we serve. Learn more about Carlisle at www.carlisle.com.

P&O’s Pacific Pearl Cruises into Auckland to launch record cruise season and begin influx of Auckland Nines fans



New Zealand’s burgeoning cruise industry is set to receive a huge boost with the arrival of P&O Cruises’ Pacific Pearl into Auckland today for the launch of the cruise line’s biggest ever New Zealand season, lasting a record five months. Timed to coincide with the Downer NRL Auckland Nines, Pacific Pearl’s arrival today will deliver scores of passionate Rugby League fans to New Zealand – as well as star player Brisbane Broncos team member and New Zealand Kiwis Captain, Adam Blair, who has cruised from Sydney to Auckland on the ship. Ann Sherry, Executive Chairman of Carnival Australia and New Zealand, which operates P&O Cruises, said the arrival of the rugby league fans by sea was the perfect way to kick off the record season. Pacific Pearl’s fivemonth deployment will feature an unparalleled 20 cruises and will generate up to $20 million in economic value for New Zealand. “With the recent addition of two ships to our fleet, we’ve been able to significantly increase our prescence in New Zealand to 20 cruises this year, compared to 10 in 2015,” Ms Sherry said. “As a result, this year P&O will more than double the number of passengers we carry on cruises from New Zealand, with a 122 per cent rise over our 2015 numbers, reflecting New Zealanders’ growing passion for cruising.” Ms Sherry said Pacific Pearl’s TransTasman cruise to the Downer NRL Auckland Nines was a great example of P&O creating unique itineraries to attract new audiences to New Zealand shores and benefit the nation’s economy. The Sydney to Auckland voyage to the Nines will increase the number of international visitors attending the highly anticipated Rugby League event. The ship’s guests include almost 1000 Australians, with scores signing up for a special cruise package which included four nights in Auckland and access to the Nines. Named in Auckland in 2010 by Olympian Barbara Kendall, the 1800guest Pacific Pearl will be based in Auckland from 4 February to 23 June 2016. The ship’s unprecedented season will feature 18 roundtrip cruises and two voyages between Sydney and and Auckland. Ms Sherry said Pacific Pearl’s wide program of itineraries visiting 11 different New Zealand ports would also offer holidaymakers greater opportunities to explore their own backyard this year and generate an even bigger economic return to the country. A highlight of its cruising schedule is a special 10night circumnavigation of New Zealand calling at Napier, Wellington, Christchurch (Akaroa), and Picton and offering scenic cruising through Fiordland’s stunning landscapes as well as the cruise line’s maiden call to Stewart Island.



Ms Sherry said the cruise line was pleased that New Zealand will increasingly benefit from the long value chain of cruising as it continues to grow as a result of P&O Cruises’ expansion. P&O Cruises’ expanded cruise program will create more opportunities for New Zealand food and beverage suppliers catering for cruises departing Auckland. Every turnaround cruise ship visit is estimated to deliver close to $1 million to the local economy in passenger accommodation, dining, transport and shopping as well as crew expenditure, supplies and port charges. Meanwhile visits to regional cities can contribute up to $500,000 in passenger and crew spending. Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development Chief Executive Brett O’Riley said, “Auckland is experiencing a record cruise season, which is estimated to deliver $251.7 million to the region. It’s fantastic to see P&O now leveraging one of our city’s major events and bringing Australian rugby league fans on a cruise to experience the Nines and everything else Auckland has to offer.” Itineraries on offer include: ∙ A threenight Food & Wine themed cruise from Auckland on June 10, 2016, priced from NZ$399* per person quad share ∙ A 10night South Pacific cruise roundtrip from Auckland, departing May 16, 2016 with visits to Santo, Pentecoste, Vila and Mystery Island priced from NZ$899* per person quad share ∙ A 10night Kiwi Explorer cruise roundtrip from Auckland, departing February 28, 2017 visits to Napier, Wellington, Akaroa, Stewart Island, Fiordland Park (scenic cruising) and Picton priced from NZ$1199* per person quad share

Chico's FAS, Inc. Completes Sale of Boston Proper DirecttoConsumer Business FORT MYERS, Fla. , Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of the Boston Proper directtoconsumer business. Terms of the sale agreement with Brentwood Associates were not disclosed.

On November 24, 2015 , Chico's FAS announced that during the third quarter of 2015 it had signed a nonbinding letter of intent to sell the business, consistent with its determination that focusing the Company's time, capital, and efforts on its other brands would generate more significant opportunities and improved financial returns. The Company expects the sale to result in improved operating margins, among other benefits, going forward. Chico's FAS was advised by Peter J. Solomon Company as financial advisor and by Greenberg Traurig LLP as legal counsel. About Chico's FAS, Inc.



The Company, through its brands – Chico's, White House | Black Market, and Soma, is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of women's private branded, sophisticated, casualtodressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other nonclothing items. As of October 31, 2015 , the Company operated 1,546 stores in the US and Canada and sold merchandise through franchise locations in Mexico. The Company's merchandise is also available at www.chicos.com , www.whbm.com , and www.soma.com . For more detailed information onChico's FAS, Inc. , please go to our corporate website at www.chicosfas.com . SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 Certain statements contained herein, including without limitation, statements addressing the beliefs, plans, objectives, estimates or expectations of the Company or future results or events constitute "forwardlooking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forwardlooking statements involve known or unknown risks, including, but not limited to, general economic and business conditions, and conditions in the specialty retail industry. There can be no assurance that the actual future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements will occur. Investors using forwardlooking statements are encouraged to review the Company's latest annual report on Form 10K, its filings on Form 10Q, management's discussion and analysis in the Company's latest annual report to stockholders, the Company's filings on Form 8K, and other federal securities law filings for a description of other important factors that may affect the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forwardlooking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not be realized.

Citrix Appoints Kevin Parker as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Spinoff of the GoTo Products SANTA CLARA, Calif. – February 1, 2016 – Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS) today announced the election of Kevin Parker, cofounder and senior operating principal at Bridge Growth Partners, LLC, as the Chairman of the Board for the soontobe formed company comprised of the Citrix “GoTo” product line, effective upon separation in late 2016. Mr. Parker also serves on the boards of Cvent, Salient CRGT, Intermedia, Aptos Retail and Polycom. Prior to his current roles, Mr. Parker spent more than 20 years as a top executive in software and services companies. As President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Deltek, he helped the company become a leading provider of superior enterprise software, information solutions and consulting services to leading businesses worldwide. He also served as PeopleSoft's CFO from October 2000 to December 2004, and was named copresident of PeopleSoft in October 2004. During his time at PeopleSoft, he was responsible for internal operations, as well as worldwide finance and accounting functions, including administration, human resources, legal, facilities and IT. Mr. Parker holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Clarkson University where he served on its Board of Trustees.



I welcome Mr. Parker to lead the Board of Directors as we form this new company. He brings wealth of experience in software and services. He will play an integral role in the development of the new, independent company. Kirill Tantarinov President and CEO Citrix I am thrilled to begin working and collaborating with designee CEO Chris Hylen and the rest of the executive team. This is an exciting time, and I believe we are in a unique position to build a company that will lead the market with innovative technologies, ultimately yielding continuous growth and success. Kevin Parker Chairman of the Board Citrix “GoTo” Spinoff Community Health Systems Announces Divestiture of Lehigh Acres, Florida Hospital FRANKLIN, Tenn.(BUSINESS WIRE)Feb. 1, 2016 Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) announced today that subsidiaries of the Company have completed the sale of Lehigh Regional Medical Center in Lehigh Acres, Florida, along with related outpatient services, to subsidiaries of Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. The effective date of the transaction is February 1, 2016. With the divestiture of Lehigh Regional Medical Center, Community Health Systems affiliates continue to operate 25 hospitals in Florida. The Company does not expect the transaction to have a meaningful impact on financial operations. About Community Health Systems, Inc. Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the largest publiclytraded hospital companies in the United States and a leading operator of general acute care hospitals in communities across the country. Through its subsidiaries, the Company currently owns, leases or operates 195 affiliated hospitals in 29 states with an aggregate of approximately 30,000 licensed beds. The Company has announced plans for a spinoff transaction to create a new, publiclytraded company, Quorum Health Corporation, with 38 affiliated hospitals and related outpatient services in 16 states, together withQuorum Health Resources, LLC, a subsidiary providing management advisory and consulting services to nonaffiliated hospitals. The transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2016. The Company’s headquarters are located in Franklin, Tennessee, a suburb south of Nashville. Shares in Community Health Systems, Inc. are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CYH.” More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.chs.net. ForwardLooking Statements Statements contained in this news release regarding expected operating results, acquisition transactions or divestitures and other events are forwardlooking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Actual future events or results may differ materially from these statements. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Community Health Systems, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 10K, current reports on Form 8K and quarterly reports on Form 10Q. These filings identify important risk factors and other uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ



from those contained in the forwardlooking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forwardlooking statements, or to make any other forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Wolfspeed Powers Gruppo PBM Battery Chargers Enabling Faster Charge while Consuming Less Energy Wolfspeed SiC MOSFETs provide innovative power solutions for industrial battery chargers, enabling a 40 percent reduction in size and a 20 percent reduction in system cost. DURHAM, N.C. Wolfspeed, A Cree Company, announced today that Gruppo PBM, a leader in industrial battery chargers, is using Wolfspeed™ SiC MOSFETs in its new HF9 battery charger family to enable higher efficiency and power density at a lower overall system cost.

Demand for safe, efficient and fastcharging industrial batteries has increased exponentially along with the proliferation of power electronics. The HF9 product family is designed to provide the highest possible efficiency while achieving easy scalability for power ranging from six to 16 kilowatts. These benefits are made possible in part by Wolfspeed 1200V SiC MOSFET technology. “We selected Wolfspeed™ SiC Planar MOSFETs for our new HF9 battery charger family because they enabled us to improve our battery chargers while achieving operational savings, increased productivity and increased safety. This was not possible with the best IGBTs in the market,” said both Marco Mazzanti and Giancarlo Ceo, who respectively serve as CTO and R&D Engineer at Gruppo PBM. Based in Italy, Gruppo PBM specializes in rugged highfrequency battery chargers, dischargers and testers. By using Wolfspeed SiC MOSFETs in its latest HF9 family, Gruppo PBM not only achieves improved efficiency, but also a reduction in component count, improving the overall reliability in the system by lowering the operating temperatures and—most importantly—reducing overall system cost. “Wolfspeed’s SiC MOSFETs, especially our new C3M 900V family, are enjoying rapid adoption in the growing battery charger market segment,” explained Edgar Ayerbe, Wolfspeed’s power MOSFET marketing manager. “Our products increase power density and dramatically lower switching losses, making it possible to introduce smaller, cooler and lower cost chargers for the automotive and industrial markets.”



Wolfspeed SiC MOSFETs are commercially available in 900V, 1200V and 1700V versions in TO247 and SMD package options. The newly released surfacemount package, specifically designed for highvoltage MOSFETs, has a small footprint with a wide creepage distance of seven millimeters between its drain and source. The new package also includes a separate driversource connection, which reduces gate ringing and provides clean gate signals. About Wolfspeed Wolfspeed, A Cree Company, is leading the innovation and commercialization of silicon carbide and gallium nitride, liberating designers to invent power and wireless systems for a responsible, energyefficient future. Wolfspeed’s wide bandgap semiconductor products for power and radiofrequency (RF) applications deliver new levels of performance through increased efficiency, higher switching frequency and reduced system size and weight for the transportation, industrial, energy and communications markets. Please refer to www.wolfspeed.com for additional product and company information. About Cree Cree is leading the LED lighting revolution and making energywasting traditional lighting technologies obsolete through the use of energyefficient, mercuryfree LED lighting. Cree is a marketleading innovator of lightingclass LEDs, LED lighting, and semiconductor products for power and radio frequency (RF) applications. Cree’s product families include LED fixtures and bulbs, blue and green LED chips, highbrightness LEDs, lightingclass power LEDs, powerswitching devices and RF devices. Cree® products are driving improvements in applications such as general illumination, backlighting, electronic signs and signals, power suppliers and solar inverters.

CSX to Consolidate Operating Divisions Jacksonville, FL – January 18, 2016 – As CSX (Nasdaq: CSX) continues to match its network resources to business demand and drive additional efficiency, the company announced today that it is consolidating its operations administration from 10 divisions to 9 divisions and closing administrative offices at Huntington, West Virginia. Huntington Division administrative responsibilities will be reassigned to five adjoining divisions: Atlanta, Baltimore, Florence, Great Lakes and Louisville. CSX will continue to run trains over the territory, and its yards and other facilities in the Huntington region – including the Huntington locomotive shop – will continue operations. The company remains committed to the Huntington community, which has played a vital role in railroading and American commerce since its namesake Collis P. Huntington completed the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in 1873. The 121 management and union employees who currently report to the Huntington Division offices will remain employed in the area supporting the transition of administrative responsibilities over the next several months. At the conclusion of the transition period, the timing of which may vary by role, many employees will be given an opportunity to fill positions in other areas of the network. Primarily serving customers in West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio, the Huntington territory encompasses the Central Appalachian coal fields, which have been significantly affected by low natural gas prices and regulatory actions. Over the past four years alone, CSX’s coal revenues have declined $1.4 billion. Today’s announcement is part of CSX’s focus on reducing structural costs and aligning resources



with demand in its coal fields, and follows the reduction of train operations at Erwin, Tennessee and the closing of mechanical shops at Corbin, Kentucky. CSX remains firmly committed to providing safe, reliable rail service to customers throughout the region. CSX maintains more than 2,000 miles of track in West Virginia and handled more than 1.7 million carloads of freight in the state in 2014. About CSX CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and railtotruck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly twothirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 240 shortline railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX)

Duke Energy Renewable Services to maintain DTE Energy's seven wind parks CHARLOTTE, N.C. Duke Energy Renewable Services today announced it has partnered with DTE Energy Company via a fiveyear service agreement to operate and maintain DTE's seven wind parks totaling 400 megawatts (MW). The fully operational wind projects consist of 247 1.6 and 1.7MW GE turbines located in Gratiot, Sanilac and Huron counties, Michigan. The projects began operation in 2013. In addition to providing operations and maintenance services, Duke Energy Renewable Services began supplying 24/7 remote monitoring and balanceofplant management in January 2016. Duke Energy's Renewable Energy Monitoring Center uses powerful and secure technology to increase the performance and reliability of wind and solar power plants across the country. "We are pleased to offer value to DTE Energy with our experienced boots on the ground as well as our sophisticated monitoring center," said Greg Wolf, president of Duke Energy Renewables and Commercial Portfolio. "DTE Energy shares in our commitment to safe and efficient operations, which ensures a beneficial partnership for years to come." "DTE Energy is Michigan's largest investor in renewable energy, and wind energy accounts for 95 percent of our renewable portfolio," said Dave Harwood, DTE Energy's director of Renewable Energy. "Wind energy plays a key role in delivering reliable, affordable and clean energy to DTE customers. We are confident that the expertise and knowledge Duke Energy Renewable Services brings to our team will help us further optimize our wind park operations." Duke Energy Renewable Services will provide its deep experience operating wind assets and increasing customer's energy yield during times of high electricity demand.



"We are looking forward to ensuring successful operations for DTE Energy," said Jeff Wehner, vice president of Duke Energy Renewable Operations. "Leveraging our operational experience and buying power will allow us to optimize the performance of DTE Energy's Michigan wind projects, resulting in greater service value." About Duke Energy Renewable Services Duke Energy Renewable Services, part of Duke Energy Renewables, is a leader in operating and maintaining wind and solar projects for customers throughout the United States. The company's growing fleet of owned and thirdparty wind and solar operations now spans 73 projects in 15 states, totaling more than 4,000 megawatts in electricgenerating capacity. Learn more at www.dukeenergy.com/Renewable. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available on the Internet at: www.dukeenergy.com. About DTE Energy DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroitbased diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energyrelated businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.1 million customers inSoutheastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.2 million customers inMichigan. The DTE Energy portfolio includes nonutility energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and energy marketing and trading. As one of Michigan's leading corporate citizens, DTE Energy is a force for growth and prosperity in the 450 Michigan communities it serves in a variety of ways, including philanthropy, volunteerism and economic progress. Information about DTE Energy is available at dteenergy.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.

DYCOM INDUSTRIES, INC. TO PRESENT AT THE BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH 2015 LEVERAGED FINANCE CONFERENCE Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, November 25, 2015 − Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE: DY) announced today its upcoming presentation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Leveraged Finance Conference at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, FL. Dycom is scheduled to make its presentation on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at approximately 3:30 p.m. (ET). A live simulcast of this presentation along with related materials will be available via the Company's website at http://www.dycomind.com under the heading “Events.” If you are unable to listen to the presentation at the scheduled time, a replay of the live simulcast and the related materials will be available at http://www.dycomind.com until Monday, January 4, 2016. Dycom is a leading provider of specialty contracting services throughout the United States and in Canada. These services include project management, engineering, construction, maintenance and installation services to telecommunications providers, underground facility locating services to various utilities, including telecommunications providers, and other construction and maintenance services to electric and gas utilities.



Eastman Aviation Solutions To Exhibit At MRO Middle East 2016

Kingsport, TN, January 28, 2016 – Eastman Aviation Solutions is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at MRO Middle East (MROME) at Stand #146. The international conference and exhibition will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE from February 34, 2016. Eastman will be making their first appearance at MROME as an exhibitor and looks forward to showcasing the full line of Eastman Aviation Solutions products including, Eastman Turbo Oils, SkyKleen® aviation solvents and Skydrol® hydraulic fluids. "MRO Middle East offers the opportunity to further educate a growing market to the full scope of aviation solutions that we offer." said Paul Fridman, Marketing Manager, Eastman Aviation Solutions. "We place a high value on the opportunity this show offers to further support many existing customers in the region as well." he continued. Members of the Eastman Aviation Solutions Technical Sales and Services team will be onsite to meet with attendees. Additionally, the company will also feature the recently launched "Eastman Supports Aviation", a web based visual guide that provides detailed information on Eastman's full range of aviation products as well as providing the ability to explore potential aviation applications of other Eastman products. About Eastman Aviation Solutions Eastman Aviation Solutions, an organization within Eastman Chemical Company, is an aviation fluids supplier that focuses on providing industryleading products, technical resources, dedicated support and improved service to the commercial and regional airline, corporate aviation, and helicopter industries. As a leading turbine oil and hydraulic fluid provider, Eastman Aviation Solutions combines their industry recognized brands Skydrol® aviation hydraulic fluids and SkyKleen® aviation solvents with Eastman Turbo Oils (formally BP turbo oils), merging over a century of experience in aviation fluids, and offering them to customers under one unique brand. Eastman delivers innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment of safety and sustainability to their global customer base. Serving approximately 100 countries, Eastman Aviation Solutions products are available throughout the world via approved distributors and direct sale opportunities. To learn more visit www.EastmanAviationSolutions.com.

About Eastman Chemical Company Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its marketdriven approaches take advantage of worldclass technology platforms and leading positions in attractive endmarkets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders. As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2014 revenues of approximately $9.5 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 15,000 people around the world. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.



U.S. Social Security Administration Selects Equifax to Help Strengthen Identity Verification ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) has completed integration with Equifax Inc.(NYSE: EFX), a global information solutions provider, to supply identity proofing and account, address and mobile device verification. The services will help the SSA manage risk and mitigate fraud for my Social Security program which allows employees and retirees to monitor their social security accounts.

Equifax will assist the SSA in securing SSA's online services using their online riskbased authentication solution. By implementing Equifax solutions to detect and mitigate fraud, the agency will enhance its defenseindepth strategy for securing eServices. "Equifax and the SSA have a long and successful history of helping maintain the privacy and proper use of sensitive information," said Sunjay Talele, General Manager of Identity and Fraud Solutions at Equifax. "This partnership will help protect the millions of online transactions and calls the SSA manages annually." As demand for the SSA's services increases with increasing number of retirees, the Equifax services will help the agency provide citizens with a more secure, reliable, and efficient service delivery channel for transacting business electronically. About Equifax Equifax is a global leader in consumer, commercial and workforce information solutions that provide businesses of all sizes and consumers with insight and information they can trust. Equifax organizes and assimilates data on more than 600 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide. The company's significant investments in differentiated data, its expertise in advanced analytics to explore and develop new multisource data solutions, and its leadingedge proprietary technology enable it to create and deliver unparalleled customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers. Headquartered in Atlanta, Equifax operates or has investments in 19 countries and is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index. Its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. In 2015, Forbes named Equifax one of the World's 100 Most Innovative companies; Bloomberg BusinessWeek nominated it as one of its Top 50 companies; its CIO was named one of the top 100 by CIO magazine; the company ranked 16th in the Fintech 100 list; and it was recognized as a top 20 company to work for by the Atlanta JournalConstitution and was named a 2015 InformationWeek Elite 100 Winner. For more information, please visit www.equifax.com.



Trade is Our Business Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, and at the very heart of what continues to make FedEx the world’s largest express transportation company. Global trade means creating opportunity and making it easier for our customers to bring their new products and services to the global market. Trade helps businesses of all sizes grow, create jobs, encourage innovation and contribute to local communities. Every day we see examples of small businesses that sell beyond their borders, and research shows businesses that export tend to experience greater revenue growth and create more jobs than their nonexporting counterparts. Modernizing trade rules to streamline customs and simplify regulatory processes will open up even more opportunities for businesses of all sizes to participate in the global economy. FedEx supports the passage of the TransPacific Partnership agreement. TPP will simplify trade, reduce barriers and create new opportunities for small and medium sized companies. TPP will also address issues critical to the modern, digital economy, such as ecommerce and electronic data flows. By improving customs clearance in the 12 TPP countries, trade will become simpler, faster and more transparent for all our customers. Flowers Foods Inc. : Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2015 Earnings Conference Call Webcast THOMASVILLE, GA; February 4, 2016Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) will review fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015 earnings and take questions from analysts during a live webcast on Thursday, February 11, 2016. The company will release earnings on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 after the market closes. What: Flowers Foods Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2015 Earnings Conference Call Webcast When: Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Where: www.flowersfoods.com How: Live over the Internet Follow the link on the Flowers Foods website: www.flowersfoods.com Replay: The webcast replay will be archived at www.flowersfoods.com under Investor Center/Events & Webcasts/Archived Webcasts. Contact: Paul Baltzer of Flowers Foods at 229.227.2380 About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of fresh packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2014 sales of $3.75 billion. The company operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's brands are Nature's Own, Wonder, and Tastykake.Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.



Genesco Announces Lids Sports Group Leadership Transition NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) announced today thatKenneth J. Kocher has resigned as President of the Company's Lids Sports Group and as a Senior Vice President of Genesco. Kocher is expected to remain employed by the Company in a consulting capacity for up to six months. The Company has begun a search for Kocher's successor. In the interim, GenescoChairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Dennis will act as the Group's president. Dennis said, "I look forward to working closely with the senior leadership team at the Lids Sports Groupduring this transitional period. Ken Kocher has led this business through an exciting and dynamic phase of its development, and we thank him for his contributions and wish him the best in his future endeavors. I am confident that the renewed focus and discipline that we have brought to the business over the past year have laid the groundwork for us to realize the tremendous potential of the retail and omnichannel concepts within the Group, starting with the new fiscal year we begin this week. We are launching a comprehensive, nationwide search, in addition to evaluating qualified internal candidates, to identify the right person to lead the highly talented Lids Sports team as they build on that foundation and work to realize that potential." Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This release contains forwardlooking statements, including those concerning the outlook for and potential in the Lids Sports Group and all other statements not reflecting purely historical facts and present conditions. Actual results may differ materially from the expectations reflected in the forwardlooking statements. Factors that could result in differences from expectations include but are not limited to failure by the Company to execute strategic and operational plans or to realize expected effects of initiatives; business disruptions related to the management transition or to other factors;, economic conditions, fashion trends, and other conditions affecting consumer demand; and other relevant factors discussed in the Company's periodic reports and other disclosures filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. About Genesco Inc. Genesco Inc., a Nashvillebased specialty retailer, sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel and accessories in more than 2,800 retail stores and leased departments throughout the U.S., Canada, theUnited Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Little Burgundy, Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Lids Clubhouse, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com,www.shibyjourneys.com, www.schuh.co.uk, www.littleburgundyshoes.com,www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.lids.com, www.lids.ca, www.lidslockerroom.com,www.lidsclubhouse.com, www.trask.com, www.suregripfootwear.com and www.dockersshoes.com. The Company's Lids Sports Group division operates the Lids headwear stores, the Locker Room by Lids and other team sports fan shops and single team clubhouse stores. In addition, Genesco sells wholesale footwear under its Johnston & Murphy brand, the Trask brand, the licensed Dockers brand,G.H. Bass, SureGrip, and other brands. For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.



HANESBRANDS REPORTS FOURTHQUARTER AND FULLYEAR 2015 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND ISSUES FULLYEAR 2016 GUIDANCE – Third Consecutive Year of Record Net Sales, Adjusted Operating Profit, and Adjusted Earnings per Share with Guidance Calling for a Fourth Straight Record Year in 2016 – 2015 Adjusted EPS was $1.66, an Increase of 17%; GAAP EPS of $1.06 – 2016 Adjusted EPS Range Expected to Increase 11% to 15% to $1.85 to $1.91 WINSTONSALEM, N.C. (Feb. 4, 2016) – HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), a leading global marketer of everyday basic apparel under worldclass brands, today reported a third consecutive year of record net sales, adjusted operating profit and adjusted diluted earnings per share. Net sales increased 8 percent to $5.73 billion for the year ended Jan. 2, 2016, while 2015 core sales in constant currency were essentially flat to the prior year. Fourthquarter net sales decreased 7 percent, while core sales in constant currency decreased 5 percent. Adjusted operating profit excluding actions for the year increased 13 percent to $861 million and increased 6 percent in the fourth quarter. Adjusted EPS excluding actions for the year increased 17 percent to $1.66 and increased 22 percent in the fourth quarter to $0.44. On a GAAP basis, operating profit increased 6 percent for the year to $595 million and increased 20 percent for the fourth quarter, while EPS increased 7 percent for the year to $1.06 and increased 36 percent for the fourth quarter to $0.30. (Core sales are stated in constant currency and exclude revenue from acquisitions before their anniversary, a retailer exit from Canada, and the effect of the 53rd week in 2014. All adjusted consolidated measures and comparisons in this news release exclude $266 million and $199 million of pretax charges related to acquisitions and other actions in 2015 and 2014, respectively. See GAAP reconciliation section below for additional details.) For 2016, Hanes expects another year of doubledigit earnings growth. Guidance for adjusted EPS is $1.85 to $1.91, or expected growth of 11 percent to 15 percent. Net sales are expected to be $5.8 billion to $5.9 billion, up 1 percent to 3 percent, and expectations for adjusted operating profit of $920 million to $950 million would be an increase of 7 percent to 10 percent. “We delivered our third consecutive record year in 2015, although we are disappointed with our fourthquarter performance,” Hanes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Noll said. “For 2016, I feel confident in our growth expectations and outlook for a fourth consecutive year with a doubledigit increase in adjusted EPS.” HanesBrands Reports FourthQuarter 2015 Financial Results – Page 2 Key Callouts for Fullyear and FourthQuarter 2015 Financial Results Acquisitions Among Contributors to Record Results. Acquisition benefits, margin expansion and cost control contributed to record net sales, adjusted operating profit and adjusted EPS for the year, despite lowerthanexpected fourthquarter performance. The company continued to reap synergy benefits in 2015 from its 2013 Maidenform acquisition, while the integrations of the company’s 2014 acquisition of DBApparel (Hanes Europe Innerwear) and 2015 acquisition of licensed apparel leader Knights Apparel are underway. Core Sales Stable Despite FourthQuarter Consumer Traffic Falloff. Core sales in constant currency for 2015 were



comparable to 2014 levels, with Innerwear core sales down 1 percent and Activewear core sales down 1 percent. For the fourth quarter, net sales and core sales for both Innerwear and Activewear decreased as domestic retail traffic declined significantly as historic warm weather enveloped the eastern twothirds of the United States in November and December. Innerwear core sales in the fourth quarter decreased 2 percent, while Activewear core sales in the quarter decreased 12 percent. Retail traffic declined by highsingledigit percentages in November and the first three weeks of December. The prolonged traffic declines weighed on pointofsale trends and caused retailers to pull back on orders, impacting shipments for both replenishment Innerwear and coldweather and replenishment Activewear. Improvement in retail traffic and Hanes’ pointofsale sellthrough in the latter third of December and into January was too late to influence fourthquarter shipments. Margin Growth. In addition to adjusted operating profit growth, adjusted operating profit margins increased 180 basis points in the fourth quarter and 70 basis points to 15.0 percent of sales for the full year. On a GAAP basis, operating profit margin for 2015 was 10.4 percent. 2016 Financial Guidance The company’s financial guidance for fullyear 2016 would result in a fourth consecutive year of record net sales, adjusted operating profit and adjusted EPS. The company also expects a record year of cash flow in the range of $750 million to $850 million of net cash from operating activities. The company’s expectations for 2016 net sales of $5.8 billion to $5.9 billion represents growth of approximately 1 percent to 3 percent. This guidance reflects additional incremental sales from completed acquisitions, the nonrecurrence of certain negative impacts in 2015, and contributions from InnovatetoElevate platforms and an increased focus on driving core volume that more than offset the negative impacts from currency valuations. The company’s sales initiatives include continued growth and space expansion for InnovatetoElevate platforms; such as Hanes and Champion XTemp; application of InnovatetoElevate and marketing programs for core products; omnichannel programs, and Champion product enhancements. Expected adjusted operating profit of $920 million to $950 million represents growth of 7 percent to 10 percent. Profit is expected to benefit from continued synergies from acquisitions, supply chain internalization, and SG&A leverage. At the midpoint of net sales and profit guidance, the implied adjusted operating profit margin of 16.0 percent would be 100 basis points higher than 2015. Acquisition benefits, including contributions from the integrations underway for the company’s Hanes Europe Innerwear business and licensed sports apparel business (comprised of Knights Apparel and Gear for Sports), are expected to add $40 million in synergies. The company continues to expand its production operations in Vietnam and is internalizing additional Innerwear and Activewear across its global supply chain. HanesBrands Reports FourthQuarter 2015 Financial Results – Page 3 The midpoint of the expected $750 million to $850 million of net cash from operating activities in 2016 would represent an increase of approximately $575 million versus 2015. Contributors to the expected increase include: more than $300 million from working capital improvements, driven by inventory reduction; approximately $140 million from lower expected pretax cash charges related to acquisitions and other actions; approximately



$60 million from expected growth in adjusted net income; and $60 million from reducing its voluntary pension contribution in 2016 to $40 million versus $100 million in 2015. The company expects net capital expenditures to be approximately $70 million. Interest expense and other expense are expected to be approximately $115 million to $120 million combined. The 2016 fullyear tax rate is expected to be approximately 10 percent to 11 percent, with the rate expected to vary by quarter. The company’s 2016 guidance includes expected share repurchases spending similar to 2015 when the company repurchased 12 million shares for $352 million. Hanes has updated its quarterly frequentlyaskedquestions document, which is available at www.Hanes.com/faq. Charges for Actions and Reconciliation to GAAP Measures In 2015, Hanes incurred $266 million in pretax charges, including $54 million in the fourth quarter, related to acquisitions, primarily DBApparel and Knights Apparel, and other actions. In 2014, the company incurred $199 million in pretax charges, including $69 million in the fourth quarter, related to acquisitions, primarily Maidenform and DBApparel, and other actions. See Table 5 attached to this press release for more details on pretax charges for actions. Adjusted EPS, adjusted net income, adjusted operating profit (and margin), adjusted SG&A, adjusted gross profit (and margin) and EBITDA are not generally accepted accounting principle measures. Adjusted EPS is defined as diluted EPS excluding actions and the tax effect on actions. Adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding actions and the tax effect on actions. Adjusted operating profit is defined as operating profit excluding actions. Adjusted gross profit is defined as gross profit excluding actions. Adjusted SG&A is defined as selling, general and administrative expenses excluding actions. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Hanes has chosen to provide these nonGAAP measures to investors to enable additional analyses of past, present and future operating performance and as a supplemental means of evaluating company operations. NonGAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and may be different from nonGAAP or other pro forma measures used by other companies. See Table 2 and Table 5 attached to this press release to reconcile these nonGAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. For 2016 guidance, Hanes’ current estimate for pretax charges related to acquisition, integration and other actions is approximately $70 million to $100 million. The company believes guidance for adjusted EPS and adjusted operating profit provides investors with an additional means of analyzing the company’s performance absent the effect of acquisitionrelated expenses and other actions. HanesBrands Reports FourthQuarter 2015 Financial Results – Page 4 On a GAAP basis, fullyear 2016 diluted EPS will vary depending on actual performance, pretax charges and tax rate. GAAP diluted EPS could be in the range of $1.60 to $1.77. GAAP operating profit for 2016 could be in the range of $820 million to $880 million. Webcast Conference Call Hanes will host an Internet webcast of its quarterly investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. EST today. The broadcast, which will consist of prepared remarks followed by a questionandanswer session, may be accessed at www.Hanes.com/investors. The call is expected to conclude by 5:30 p.m. An archived replay



of the conference call webcast will be available at www.Hanes.com/investors. A telephone playback will be available from approximately midnight EST today through midnight EST Feb. 11 2016. The replay will be available by calling tollfree (855) 8592056, or by toll call at (404) 5373406. The replay pass code is 40020288. Cautionary Statement Concerning ForwardLooking Statements This press release contains certain “forwardlooking statements,” as defined under U.S. federal securities laws, with respect to our longterm goals and trends associated with our business, as well as guidance as to future performance. In particular, among others, statements following the heading “2016 Financial Guidance,” as well as statements about the benefits anticipated from the DBApparel and Knights Apparel acquisitions, are forwardlooking statements. These forwardlooking statements are based on our current intent, beliefs, plans and expectations. Readers are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on any forwardlooking statements. Forwardlooking statements necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements and from our historical results and experience. These risks and uncertainties include such things as: our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; any inadequacy, interruption, integration failure or security failure with respect to our information technology; the impact of significant fluctuations and volatility in various input costs, such as cotton and oilrelated materials, utilities, freight and wages; our ability to manage our inventory effectively and accurately forecast demand for our products; the highly competitive and evolving nature of the industry in which we compete; the risk of improper conduct by any of our employees, agents or business partners that threatens our reputation and ability to do business; our complex multinational tax structure; significant fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; our ability to access sufficient capital at reasonable rates or commercially reasonable terms or to maintain sufficient liquidity in the amounts and at the times needed; risks associated with our indebtedness; and other risks identified from time to time in our most recent Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including our annual report on Form 10K and quarterly reports on Form 10Q. Since it is not possible to predict or identify all of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results, the above list should not be considered a complete list. Any forwardlooking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and HanesBrands undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forwardlooking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. HanesBrands Reports FourthQuarter 2015 Financial Results – Page 5 HanesBrands HanesBrands, based in WinstonSalem, N.C., is a socially responsible leading marketer of everyday basic innerwear and activewear apparel in the Americas, Europe and Asia under some of the world’s strongest apparel brands, including Hanes, Champion, Playtex, DIM, Bali, Maidenform, Flexees, JMS/Just My Size, Wonderbra, Nur Die/Nur Der, Lovable and Gear for Sports. The company sells Tshirts, bras, panties, shapewear, underwear, socks, hosiery, and activewear produced in the company’s lowcost global supply chain. A member of the S&P 500 stock index, Hanes has approximately 65,300 employees in more than 35 countries and is



ranked No. 490 on the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest companies by sales. Hanes takes pride in its strong reputation for ethical business practices. The company is the only apparel producer to ever be honored by the Great Place to Work Institute for its workplace practices in Central America and the Caribbean. For six consecutive years, Hanes has won the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star sustained excellence/partner of the year award – the only apparel company to earn these honors. The company ranks No. 246 on Newsweek magazine’s green list of 500 largest U.S. companies. More information about the company and its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including environmental, social compliance and community improvement achievements, may be found at www.Hanes.com/corporate

Harris Corporation Awarded $28 Million IDIQ Contract to Repair US Navy Electronic Warfare Technology MELBOURNE, Fla., Feb. 5, 2016 — Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) has been awarded a fiveyear, $28 million ceiling, singleaward IDIQ contract to provide repair services for the Navy’s Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) program. The contract includes a twoyear base period and three oneyear options. Under the contract, issued by the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon System Support (NAVSUP WSS), Harris will repair Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRA) on an orderbyorder basis to support IDECM fleet assets. Harris has supported the IDECM program for 18 years — continually improving the AN/ALQ214’s capabilities to address the evolving airborne electronic warfare threat landscape. About Harris Corporation Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving our customers’ toughest missioncritical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports customers in more than 125 countries, has approximately $8 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees worldwide. The company is organized into four business segments: Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, Electronic Systems, and Critical Networks. Learn more at harris.com.

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LARGEST ACQUISITION IN HEICO'S HISTORY HOLLYWOOD, Fla. and MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI) today announced that its Electronic Technologies Group completed the acquisition of Robertson Fuel Systems, LLC (“Robertson”), HEICO’s largestever acquisition. On December 21, 2015, HEICO announced it had entered into an agreement, subject to regulatory approval which was subsequently received, to acquire Robertson from affiliates of American Securities LLC for $255 million in cash to be paid at closing, to be adjusted for typical postclosing adjustments.



HEICO expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings per share within the year following acquisition. The Company did not release further financial details, but intends to provide an update to its sales and earnings forecasts when it announces its first quarter Fiscal 2016 earnings late next month after it finalizes transaction costs and other first year expenses. Tempe, AZbased Robertson is the world leader in the design and production of missionextending, crashworthy and ballistically selfsealing auxiliary fuel systems for military rotorcraft. Robertson’s products include approximately 65 different fuel systems serving over 50 different platforms across military and civil aircraft and ground vehicles. Robertson has an installed base of over 11,000 fuel tank assemblies. Among the numerous platforms on which Robertson products can be found are the AH64 Apache, CH47 Chinook, UH60 Black Hawk, MH60 Sea Hawk and the V22 Osprey aircraft. HEICO stated that Robertson would continue to operate in its current locations with its current management team in place and that it does not expect any material staff turnover to result from the acquisition. HEICO Corporation is engaged primarily in the design, production, servicing and distribution of certain niche aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics products. HEICO’s customers include a majority of the world’s airlines and overhaul shops as well as numerous defense and space contractors and military agencies worldwide in addition to medical, telecommunications and electronics equipment manufacturers. For more information about HEICO, please visit our web site at http://www.heico.com. The Company has two classes of common stock traded on the NYSE. Both classes, the Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) and the Common Stock (HEI), are virtually identical in all economic respects. The only difference between the share classes is the voting rights. The Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) receives 1/10 vote per share and the Common Stock (HEI) receives one vote per share. The stock symbols for HEICO’s two classes of common stock on most web sites are HEI.A and HEI. However, some web sites change HEICO’s Class A Common Stock symbol (HEI.A) to HEI/A or HEIa. American Securities is a leading U.S. private equity firm with approximately $15 billion under management. Based in New York with an office in Shanghai, American Securities invests in marketleading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or EBITDA of $50 million to $200 million. For more information, please visit http://www.americansecurities.com. Certain statements in this press release constitute forwardlooking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and contingencies. HEICO's actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forwardlooking statements as a result of factors including, but not limited to: lower demand for commercial air travel or airline fleet changes or airline purchasing decisions, which could cause lower demand for our goods and services; product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase to our costs to complete contracts; governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense, space or homeland security spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors, which could reduce our sales; our ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels, which could reduce our sales or sales growth; product development or manufacturing difficulties, which could increase our product development costs and delay sales; our ability to make acquisitions and achieve operating synergies from acquired businesses including Robertson Fuel Systems; customer credit risk; interest, foreign currency exchange and income tax rates; economic conditions within and outside of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries, which could negatively impact our costs and revenues. Parties receiving this material are encouraged to review all of HEICO's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but



not limited to filings on Form 10K, Form 10Q and Form 8K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forwardlooking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Humana Receives WorldatWork WorkLife 2016 Seal of Distinction LOUISVILLE, Ky.(BUSINESS WIRE)Humana Inc.’s (NYSE: HUM) employee worklife environment has been recognized by WorldatWork, a nonprofit HR association, with a WorkLife Seal of Distinction for 2016. The seal is a unique mark of excellence designed to identify organizational success in worklife effectiveness and positive work environments. Humana, one of the nation’s leading health and wellbeing companies, is one of 116 global organizations to be honored as a 2016 recipient. Humana and all recipients will celebrate the honor at a March 9 Gala Awards Dinner at theWorldatWork 2016 Future of Work Forum in New Orleans. “This recognition is shared among all Humana associates whose strong commitment to building a positive culture supports our goal to improve the health of the communities we serve and to help people achieve lifelong wellbeing. That focus begins within our own community and this award is a signal that we’re on the right track,” said Tim State, Enterprise Vice President of Associate Wellbeing for Humana. Begun in 2012, the prestigious WorkLife Seal of Distinction measures the overall strength of organizations’ worklife portfolio and success in creating positive work environments. Applicants are evaluated on worklife programs, policies and practices that meet the needs and challenges facing employees today including health and wellness, workforce experience and engagement, and paid and unpaid time off. Humana was also evaluated for its strengths in financial support for economic security, education for its employees, community involvement, workplace flexibility, and caring for employee dependents. “The wellbeing innovation fostered by Humana has shown positive behavior change in our associates and is being leveraged to help our customers live healthier lives,” said Beth Bierbower, President of Group Segment for Humana. “This represents a winwin for Humana and our clients because consumerengaged wellness programs lead to lower overall health claims costs, fewer visits to the hospital and fewer workplace absences.” “We congratulate our 2016 recipients who represent a wide variety of industries, demonstrating that enhancing employee engagement and worklife effectiveness is a business imperative for organizations of all sizes and strengths. These organizations are the pinnacle of excellence in workplace strategies that enhance employees’ lives,” said Anne Ruddy, president and CEO of WorldatWork. Ruddy added, “By understanding the value of investing in their employees, each organization has taken a critical step toward future business success.” This year’s recipients represent industries of education, finance, government, health, law, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals – and hail from 30 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The 2016 list includes 49 new companies and shows 67 companies returning to the list from previous years. In addition, 53 organizations have workplaces outside of the United States. About WorldatWork®



WorldatWork (www.worldatwork.org) is a nonprofit human resources association for professionals and organizations focused on total rewards strategies. Comprehensive total rewards strategies are designed to attract, motivate, engage and retain a productive workforce and ultimately, enhance organizational results. Professionals engaged in compensation, benefits, worklife effectiveness and total rewards turn to WorldatWork as their leading professional association. WorldatWork and its affiliates provide comprehensive education, certification, research, advocacy and community for members and the broader total rewards community. WorldatWork has more than 70,000 members and subscribers worldwide; over 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies employ a WorldatWork member. Founded in 1955, WorldatWork is affiliated with more than 70 local human resources associations and has offices in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Washington, D.C. About Humana Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is a leading health and wellbeing company focused on making it easy for people to achieve their best health with clinical excellence through coordinated care. The company’s strategy integrates care delivery, the member experience, and clinical and consumer insights to encourage engagement, behavior change, proactive clinical outreach and wellness for the millions of people we serve across the country.

Interface Appoints Jay D. Gould President and Chief Operating Officer ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ The board of directors of Interface, Inc. (Nasdaq: TILE) today announced the appointment of Jay Gould as president and chief operating officer for the company. Gould, who joined Interface as COO in January 2015, oversees global operations, marketing, and organizational development for the carpet tile manufacturing company that is a recognized leader in sustainability worldwide.



"This appointment recognizes that in the past year, Jay has been a great partner as well as a good cultural fit at Interface," said Dan Hendrix, chairman and CEO of Interface. "He has earned the confidence of our board of directors with his strategic vision, operational talents and business acumen. I'm especially grateful to Jay for his leadership around our brand and purpose." Before joining Interface, Gould was CEO of American Standard Brands. Prior to American Standard, Gould held senior executive roles at Newell Rubbermaid, The Campbell Soup Company, The CocaCola Company, and General Mills. He earned a master's in business administration from the graduate school of business at Harvard University in 1985, and lives in Atlanta. "It's an amazing time to be at Interface," said Mr. Gould. "Apart from the great year, it has been incredibly gratifying to become a part of a team that has a unique combination of talent and shared mission. I appreciate the partnership of Dan and the entire executive team, and look forward to the year ahead." About Interface, Inc. Interface, Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpet, which it markets under the Interface and FLOR brands. The Company is committed to the goal of sustainability and doing business in ways that minimize the impact on the environment while enhancing shareholder value. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the other matters set forth in this news release are forward‑looking statements. The forwardlooking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including risks and uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the commercial interiors industry as well as the risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" included in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2014, which discussion is incorporated herein by this reference, including, but not limited to, the discussion of specific risks and uncertainties under the headings "Sales of our principal products have been and may continue to be affected by adverse economic cycles in the renovation and construction of commercial and institutional buildings," "We compete with a large number of manufacturers in the



highly competitive commercial floorcovering products market, and some of these competitors have greater financial resources than we do," "Our success depends significantly upon the efforts, abilities and continued service of our senior management executives and our principal design consultant, and our loss of any of them could affect us adversely," "Our substantial international operations are subject to various political, economic and other uncertainties that could adversely affect our business results, including by restrictive taxation or other government regulation and by foreign currency fluctuations," "The worldwide financial and credit crisis could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations," "Concerns regarding the European sovereign debt crisis and market perceptions about the instability of the euro, the potential reintroduction of individual currencies within the Eurozone, or the potential dissolution of the euro entirely, could adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition," "Large increases in the cost of petroleumbased raw materials could adversely affect us if we are unable to pass these cost increases through to our customers," "Unanticipated termination or interruption of any of our arrangements with our primary third party suppliers of synthetic fiber could have a material adverse effect on us," "We have a significant amount of indebtedness, which could have important negative consequences to us," "The market price of our common stock has been volatile and the value of your investment may decline," "Our earnings in a future period could be adversely affected by noncash adjustments to goodwill, if a future test of goodwill assets indicates a material impairment of those assets," and "Our Rights Agreement could discourage tender offers or other transactions for our stock that could result in shareholders receiving a premium over the market price for our stock." Any forwardlooking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forwardlooking statements made in this press release and cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forwardlooking statements.

International Paper CEO to Speak at Barclays Industrial Select Conference on February 18 01/19/2016 MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ International Paper (NYSE: IP) Chairman and CEO Mark Sutton will speak at the Barclays Industrial Select Conference on February 18, 2016 in Miami Beach, Florida. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 11:35am ET and will be followed by a question and answer session. All interested parties are invited to view the presentation and/or listen to the webcast live via International Paper's Internet site http://www.internationalpaper.com by clicking on the "Investors" tab and then clicking on the "Webcasts & Presentations" link. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website approximately three hours after the presentation.

About International Paper



International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in packaging and paper with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include industrial and consumer packaging along with uncoated papers and pulp. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs approximately 58,000 people and is strategically located in more than 24 countries serving customers worldwide. International Paper net sales for 2014 were $24 billion. For more information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit internationalpaper.com.



ISC TO HOST FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2015 FINANCIAL RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL

NTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION TO HOST FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2015 FINANCIAL RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – January 12, 2016 – International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) (“ISC”) will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s fiscal 2015 fourth quarter financial results on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

To participate, dial (888) 6944641 FREE five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time and request to be connected to the ISC earnings call, identification number 55810739. A live Webcast will also be available at that time on the Company’s Web site, www.internationalspeedwaycorporation.com, under the “Investor Relations” section. A replay will be available two hours after the end of the call through midnight Tuesday, February 9, 2016. To access, dial (855) 8592056 FREE and enter the code 55810739, or visit the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s Web site.

International Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of motorsports activities, currently promoting more than 100 racing events annually as well as numerous other motorsportsrelated activities. The Company owns and/or operates 13 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities, including Daytona International Speedway® in Florida (home of the DAYTONA 500®); Talladega Superspeedway® in Alabama; Michigan International Speedway® located outside Detroit; Richmond International Raceway® in Virginia; Auto Club Speedway of Southern CaliforniaSMnear Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix International Raceway® in Arizona; Chicagoland Speedway® and Route 66 RacewaySM near Chicago, Illinois; HomesteadMiami SpeedwaySM in Florida; Martinsville Speedway® in Virginia; Darlington Raceway® in South Carolina; and Watkins Glen International® in New York.

The Company also owns and operates Motor Racing NetworkSM, the nation's largest independent sports radio network and Americrown Service CorporationSM, a subsidiary that provides catering services, and food and beverage concessions. In addition, the Company has a 50 percent interest in the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.internationalspeedwaycorporation.com.



New Hardware & Software Products from Lexmark Prove Complementary NEW YORK, NY—Yes, there’s been a lot of talk in the past few months about Lexmark potentially splitting up its hardware and software businesses. That said, at a recent product launch held at the Convene Conference Center at Grand Central, Lexmark showed impressive integration between a new line of MFPs and its Enterprise Software offerings. “Smart MFPs are becoming the focal point in business environments,” said Lance Lucas, manager, hardware product marketing for Lexmark. “It’s no longer just about traditional scan and print speeds. It’s more about what an MFP can do to help you improve business processes. This week, Lexmark announced a total of seven new color A4 workgroup printers and MFPs, ranging in estimated street price from $900 (lowestend, print only) to $9,000 (highestend MFP). They include advanced printing functionality like highyield (55,000page) toner cartridges and long life imaging components—designed to last up to 300,000 printed pages. The cartridges have also been moved to the side to decrease stress on the devices’ paper paths and help reduce jams. “Our monochrome A4 units are very well known for their reliability and infrequency of jams,” said Lucas. “These new color units are two times better in that area.” The new MFP units also feature a 150page ADF and singlepass duplex scanning speeds of 60 ppm/120 ipm. The devices include a completely redesigned color touchscreen built with an Android operating system. “The user experience is vastly important,” said Lucas. “What is easier for a user than working with a replication of the UI on the phone they use every day?” One of the apps included with the new MFPs is a “Scan Center” that consolidates multiple scanning options into a single access point. Also included with the devices is embedded OCR, which enables users to create Office files and searchable PDFs from their scans. “In previous devices, OCR was available as an addon, but it took some configuration,” explained Mark Vance, senior manager, product management, Lexmark. “These new devices include quadcore processors, which enables them to more efficiently execute a lot of software functionality.” This includes Lexmark’s AccuRead Automate, an app that leverages Lexmark’s Brainware automated capture technology to basically allow users to do forms processing on an MFP device. Users can access the device through a Web interface and train AccuRead on document recognition. We were shown an example utilizing invoices, in which a trained version of AccuRead was able to automatically capture selected data fields from a batch of invoices. All the intelligence in AccuRead resides and runs on the MFP device. Lexmark has also leveraged the document Filters technology it acquired with ISYS [see DIR 4/6/12] to enable its MFPs to more efficiently print different electronic file formats, including Office documents.



Lexmark makes an SDK available to enable third parties to integrate directly with its MFP touchscreens. Lexmark Enterprise Software has taken advantage of this capability, and at the product launch we saw a demo of the new Kofax Onboarding Agility application for retail banks integrated with Lexmark’s new MFPs. Horizontal Onboarding Framework Onboarding Agility is a “solution framework” built on top of Kofax TotalAgility. It incorporates multiple software components that Kofax developed and acquired over the years to fulfill its vision of addressing the First Mile of customer interaction. Onboarding Agility can leverage a combination of mobile and omnichannel capture, workflow, case management, customer communications management (CCM), and electronic signature technology. Potential use cases include student enrollment in the education market, citizen benefit enrollment for governments, HR onboarding, and new customer signups in a number of markets. At the product launch, Lexmark demoed a retail banking application that it has built and is planning on bringing to market itself—selling directly to financial institutions and through partners that service that space. Lexmark showed us a new account opening scenario utilizing a mobile app integrated with Onboarding Agility:

The customer initiates the application process by taking a picture of their driver’s license leveraging Kofax Mobile Capture technology. The image is sent to a server where automated data capture is applied. The bar code on the back of the driver’s license can be captured for data verification.

The customer manually enters information like their social security and phone numbers into the app, as well as their preferred channel of communication.

The data capture process is completed, and the customer is presented with a verification screen. After the customer verifies their information, a case is created within TotalAgility. Various data look

ups can be performed, either automatically or manually by a customer service rep. The demo we were given showed how an exception, such as an address discrepancy, would be handled.

Utilizing the CCM software Kofax acquired last year [see DIR 3/6/15], an email or text can be sent to the customer requesting that they submit a document proving their current address. In the demo, the hypothetical customer brought a copy of a recent bill into a bank branch, which had an integrated MFP. Hitting the Onboarding Agility icon on the touchscreen launched a scanning process. All the recognition, along with adding the document to the correct case file, was done automatically on the server.

Once the customer’s address was confirmed, the CCM software automatically generated a form for signing up for the new account with all the fields prefilled. In the demo, the form was emailed to them. Utilizing the SignDoc technology Kofax acquired with Softpro in 2014 [see DIR 9/12/14], the customer was able to apply an electronic signature to complete the signup process.

Finally, the customer completed the account opening process by utilizing Kofax Mobile Capture to submit an image of a check to fund their new account.

“Without the exception [the need for an address verification], this whole account opening process should take five minutes,” said Chris Edgington, global industry solutions, banking, for Lexmark Enterprise Software. “Millennials are really pushing to be able to do all their banking through their phones, and the studies we’ve seen show that only about 20% of banks currently offer mobile account opening—and, we think that most of that 20% could optimize their applications by leveraging Onboarding Agility. “While we’ve already built a retail banking application, end users in other markets like government, insurance, and education, should be able to take the components of Onboarding Agility and build their own



applications. It they don’t have the required expertise in house, they can leverage our professional services or support provided by our channel.”

Providence Hospitals Joins LifePoint Health COLUMBIA, S.C.(BUSINESS WIRE)Feb. 2, 2016 LifePoint Health (NASDAQ: LPNT) and the Sisters of Charity Health Systemtoday announced that the acquisition of Providence Hospitals by LifePoint Health has been completed. In joining LifePoint,Providence will have access to new resources that will further enhance quality care and strengthen its ability to expand the services it provides. It also will continue to operate in a manner consistent with the identity of a Catholic hospital, as it has since its founding. “LifePoint is thrilled to welcome the employees, physicians and volunteers at Providence Hospitals to the LifePoint family. Under the previous leadership of the Sisters of Charity Health System, Providence Hospitals established a rich legacy of providing quality care and meeting unmet healthcare needs in the Midlands,” said William F. Carpenter III, chairman and chief executive officer of LifePoint Health. “We are excited to continue the hospital’s Catholic identity and proud to be partners in writing the next chapter of Providence’s history. Together, we will advance healthcare delivery in this region and find new ways to make the communities we serve healthier.” LifePoint and Providence will work collaboratively with local physician leaders to foster Providence’s leadership in cardiac care and orthopedics and build additional healthcare services across the region. This will include investing in the future growth ofProvidence and expanding the services available at its Northeast campus. In addition, LifePoint will continue Providence’s dedication to providing charity care to those in the community who cannot afford to pay for healthcare services. “The Sisters of Charity Health System chose LifePoint as a partner for Providence Hospitals because of the company’s commitment to continuing Providence’s Catholic identity, dedication to quality care and service, and ability to help Providencegrow and meet the region’s evolving healthcare needs,” said Terrence P. Kessler, president and chief executive officer of the Sisters of Charity Health System. “As part of LifePoint, Providence will have great opportunities to build on its heritage of compassionate, quality care and service to communities throughout the Midlands. We are pleased to finalize this acquisition.” As part of LifePoint, Providence Hospitals will continue to fully be a member of the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, implementing the provisions of Catholic healthcare in all of its operations. “Providence Hospitals has been a trusted Catholic healthcare provider in this community for more than 77 years, and I am pleased its Catholic mission and ministry will continue to be carried out in this Diocese as it joins LifePoint,” said Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone of the Diocese of Charleston. “I look forward to working with the Providence and LifePoint teams in the coming months as they work to strengthen Providence for the future and find additional ways to contribute to the health and wellbeing of people across this region.” “The mission, values and philosophy of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine are truly engrained into every member of theProvidence family,” said Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA, congregational leader and chair of the public juridic person of the Sisters ofCharity Health System. “We know the healing ministry of Jesus lives on in the hands and hearts of every member of theProvidence family.” With the completion of the acquisition, Providence will become a local taxpayer, providing a new source of tax revenue to support government services, infrastructure and schools in Richland County. The company



also will involve the community in the governance of the hospital through a board that includes physician and community representatives. Effective February 1, Scott Campbell, who previously was lead administrator and transition executive at Providence Hospitals during the acquisition, has become the organization’s market chief executive officer. Phil Young, who has served as lead administrator and transition executive for the Northeast campus, has become chief executive officer of Providence Northeast. “I’m delighted to lead the Providence team as it joins LifePoint,” said Campbell. “In the last several months, I have seen the tremendous dedication everyone at Providence has to serving their communities and caring for those who live here. We have great opportunities ahead of us to partner with LifePoint to honor Providence’s Catholic heritage, expand upon the team’s dedication, and enhance the many ways we foster the wellbeing of people of all ages throughout this region.” LifePoint’s acquisition of Providence Hospitals has met state and other regulatory requirements as well as requirements of the Vatican and the Catholic Diocese of Charleston. About Providence Hospitals A part of LifePoint Health, Providence Hospitals is the leading provider of cardiovascular and orthopedic services in theMidlands. Providence is composed of two hospitals, thirteen physician practices, a network of rehabilitation centers, two sleep centers, a school of cardiac diagnostics and is an accredited chest pain center. In total, Providence employs more than 2,000 dedicated staff. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, Providence is known statewide for outstanding clinical quality and compassionate care. The Providence openheart surgery program has ranked consistently in the top 15 percent of open heart programs for the past six and onehalf years. Both the orthopedics and cardiac services have received the South Carolina BlueCross BlueShield Blue Distinction Center designation. For more information, visit www.providencehospitals.com. About LifePoint Health LifePoint Health (NASDAQ: LPNT) is a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®. Through its subsidiaries, it provides quality inpatient, outpatient and postacute services close to home. LifePoint owns and operates community hospitals, regional health systems, physician practices, outpatient centers, and postacute facilities in 22 states. It is the sole community healthcare provider in the majority of the nonurban communities it serves. More information about the company can be found at www.LifePointHealth.net. All references to "LifePoint," "LifePoint Health" or the "Company" used in this release refer to affiliates or subsidiaries of LifePoint Health, Inc. About Sisters of Charity Health System The Sisters of Charity Health System was established in 1982 as the parent corporation for the sponsored ministries of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine in Ohio and South Carolina. The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine is a congregation of women religious that, since founding in 1851, continues a faithbased legacy of highquality, compassionate care in partnership with its coministers, who are the heart and hands of the ministry. The Sisters of Charity Health System solely owns two Catholic hospitals: St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio;Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. The Sisters of Charity Health System also oversees three grantmaking foundations located in Cleveland, Ohio; Canton, Ohio; and Columbia, South Carolina. Each foundation sponsors significant community initiatives and collaborations that address causes and consequences of poverty. Outreach organizations within the Sisters ofCharity Health System include Joseph’s Home, a unique residential care center for homeless men in Cleveland, Ohio; Early Childhood



Resource Center for people working in childcare in all settings in Canton, Ohio; Healthy Learners, a healthcare resource for children from lowincome families in South Carolina; and the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families, a statewide organization supporting initiatives to reengage fathers in the lives of their children. The Sisters of Charity Health System also provides residential elder care services at Regina Health Center in Richfield, Ohio, and Light of Hearts Villa inBedford, Ohio. For more information, visit www.sistersofcharityhealth.org.

DOTD Reminds Motorists to Use Travel Information Resources, Drive Safely During Mardi Gras Holiday Baton Rouge: Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reminded motorists to use traveler resources and practice extra caution when traveling on the roadways during the Mardi Gras holiday (Saturday, Feb. 6, through Tuesday, Feb. 9). Secretary Shawn Wilson, Ph.D. announced that all oversize and overweight vehicle travel on state highways will be prohibited in New Orleans, Lafayette, Houma and New Roads on Saturday, Feb. 6, through Tuesday, Feb. 9, including:

Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes (including the interstates) Lafayette city limits, with the exception of I10 New Roads city limits and surrounding areas Houma city limits and surrounding areas Lake Charles city limits and surrounding areas, with the exception of I10 and I210

Wilson said the decision was made in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Office of State Police to maximize the safety of motorists traveling during this holiday season. The Department’s Truck Permit Office will remain open on Monday, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 9 for the issuance of permits outside of the designated areas. For traveling convenience, motorists can access uptodate information about weatherrelated road conditions, construction activities and other critical incidents by dialing 511 from their telephone. The voiceactivated 511 Traveler Information System is available to most wireless and landline telephone users. Outofstate travelers can access the system by calling 1888ROAD511 (18887623511 FREE). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information System Web site at www.511la.org. Another option is to utilize the “Way to Geaux” application to receive realtime, around the clock travel alerts. The handsfree, eyesfree smartphone application can be downloaded on any iPhone or Android device by visiting either the iTunes App Store, or Google Play. DOTD’s Customer Service Center representatives can answer questions about road closures not listed above or any other DOTDrelated questions. Please call (225) 3791232 or 18774LADOTD (18774523683 FREE) with questions. The center’s business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday



through Friday. The Customer Service Center will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 9. Drivers are encouraged to tune in to local radio stations for current traffic and incident information prior to traveling.

Parties Agree to New Path to Advance Klamath Agreement SALEM, Ore. — Today, the States of Oregon and California, PacifiCorp and the federal government – through the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce – announced an agreementinprinciple to move forward with amending the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (KHSA). Under the agreement in principle, the parties to the KHSA will pursue its implementation through the administrative process governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), using existing funding and on the same timeline. Members of the California and Oregon delegations introduced legislation in the past two Congresses to advance the hardfought KHSA and two related Klamath agreements; however, the U.S. Congress adjourned last year without acting on legislation to authorize them. Though the agreementinprinciple focuses primarily on the dam removal portion of the broader pact, it states that the move is an important and necessary first step toward maintaining the broader Klamath settlements. The states and the U.S. are actively working with all Klamath Basin stakeholders – Members of Congress, tribes, farmers and others – on a comprehensive resolution to restore the basin, advance the recovery of its fisheries, uphold trust responsibilities to the Tribes, and sustain the region’s farming and ranching heritage. The agreementinprinciple states the four parties intend to work with each other and the more than 40 signatories to the KHSA in the coming weeks to develop terms of an amendment to the KHSA to implement its key provisions, including providing for facilities removal. The target date for signing an amended KHSA is February 29. The KHSA as amended would then be submitted for consideration through FERC’s established processes, which involve public comment. If approved, PacifiCorp would transfer title of the Klamath River dams to a nonfederal entity that would assume liability and take the appropriate steps to decommission and remove the dams in 2020. “The Klamath agreements were the culmination of years of hard work and collaboration across a diverse and committed coalition of parties – and we can’t let that local vision go unfulfilled,” said Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. “This agreementinprinciple is an important initial step as we work toward a comprehensive set of actions to advance the long term progress and sustainability for tribes, fisheries and water users across the Klamath Basin.” "The Agreement in Principle continues the momentum built by those who crafted the original Klamath Agreements,” said Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “NOAA considers this the first step along a new path to secure the future of irrigated agriculture and tribal communities, and the fishery. We'll continue to work in close coordination with all the KBRA parties on a comprehensive plan. Too many people have worked too long to let this historical opportunity slip away."



“Oregon is moving forward in the Klamath Basin. We can’t afford to sit back and wait for another crisis to batter these communities,” said Oregon Governor Kate Brown. "Congressman Walden took a step forward by drafting legislation late last year, and today's action is part of a broader movement to work with him and others to get the Klamath Basin agreements back on track.” “This agreement marks an unprecedented coming together of parties to seek solutions to difficult problems,” said California Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird. “California is committed to the implementation of the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement and to continued efforts to achieve a broad settlement of the issues that have plagued the Klamath Basin. This is an important first step toward both of those goals.” “The certainty and protections provided by the Klamath settlement offer a fair way forward for our customers in Oregon, California and beyond,” said Stefan Bird, president and CEO of Pacific Power, a division of PacifiCorp. “PacifiCorp is committed to continuing to work with our partners in the coming weeks and months to advance this important agreement.” The four PacifiCorp dams on the Klamath River are authorized for hydroelectric power generation. Regulations require that the dams need to be retrofitted to provide fish passage for salmon, steelhead and other fish. The Oregon and California public utility commissions found that the original KHSA was a prudent alternative for PacifiCorp’s customers.

Lowe’s to Acquire RONA, Creating Canada’s Leading Home Improvement Retailer

— Transaction valued at C$3.2 billion (US$2.3 billion) —

– Transaction unanimously approved by both companies’ Boards of Directors – Agreement is based on compelling strategic rationale for both companies – Lowe’s pledges important commitments to RONA’s key Canadian stakeholders – Lowe’s to locate its Canadian head office in Boucherville, Quebec; Canadian operations to be headed by Sylvain Prud’homme, President of Lowe’s Canada – Acquisition accelerates Lowe’s growth strategy in Canada MOORESVILLE, N.C. and BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) ("Lowe’s" or the "Company") and RONA inc. (TSX: RON, RON.PR.A) ("RONA") announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Lowe’s is expected to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of RONA for C$24 per share in cash, and all of the issued and outstanding preferred shares of RONA for C$20 per share in cash. The total transaction value is C$3.2 billion(US$2.3 billion) (the "Transaction"). The offer represents a premium of 104 percent to RONA’s closing common share price on February 2, 2016 and a 38 percent premium to RONA’s 52week high of C$17.36. Together, Lowe’s Canada and RONA stores will createCanada’s leading home improvement retailer with 2015 pro forma revenues from Canadian operations of approximately C$5.6 billion. Excluding



transaction and integration costs, we anticipate the Transaction will be accretive to Lowe’s earnings in the first year following the close of the acquisition.

The Transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Lowe’s and RONA and is supported by the management teams of both companies. The Transaction is expected to proceed by way of a plan of arrangement by which Lowe’s would acquire all of the outstanding shares of RONA, subject to RONA common shareholder approval and satisfaction of customary conditions, including the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The RONA Board has received an opinion from Scotia Capital Inc. that the consideration to be received by RONA’s common and preferred shareholders pursuant to the Transaction is fair, from a financial point of view. The RONA Board will recommend that RONA shareholders vote in favor of the plan of arrangement at a special meeting of shareholders expected to be held before the end of the first quarter of 2016. Further information regarding the Transaction will be included in RONA’s information circular to be mailed to RONA shareholders in advance of the special meeting. The arrangement agreement provides that RONA is subject to customary nonsolicitation provisions. "We are very excited about this transaction as it leverages the strengths of two great companies, positioning us for continued success in Canada’s over C$45 billion and growing home improvement industry. The strategic rationale of this transaction, for both companies, is very compelling," said Lowe’s Chairman, President and CEO Robert A. Niblock. "The transaction is expected to accelerate Lowe’s growth strategy by significantly expanding our presence in the Canadian market through the addition of RONA’s attractive business and excellent store locations across the country," added Niblock. "Importantly, the transaction also provides Lowe’s with entry into Quebec, where RONA is the market leader and we have no presence. We have committed to maintaining RONA’s operations inBoucherville, where we will headquarter our Canadian businesses, and plan to continue to operate RONA’s multiple retail banners and distribution services to independent dealers. With our shared customercentric values and a steadfast commitment to the Canadian market, we expect to generate significant longterm benefits for shareholders, customers, vendors, employees and the communities we serve." RONA’s Chairman, Robert Chevrier added, "We believe the time is right to take the next step in the evolution of the RONA family. The team at Lowe’s has presented us with an excellent plan that enables our company to maintain its brand power while at the same time leveraging Lowe’s global presence to build upon and expand our reach. With commitments made by Lowe’s to our employees, potential new markets for Canadian manufacturers and product offerings for our independent dealers, this transaction presents the



ideal opportunity for the continued growth of our company while delivering an attractive premium for our shareholders." The Canadian operations will be led by Sylvain Prud’homme, president of Lowe’s Canada. The senior management teams of both companies will work to assure a smooth and effective transition. "We are pleased with the solid position we have established in key Canadian markets in recent years and the positive reception from our local customers," said Prud’homme. "We look forward to continuing our commitment to the Canadian market and further enhancing our offering to the customers of both Lowe’s and RONA. We have great respect for RONA’s leadership team and RONA’s talented employee base and look forward to working together to take our businesses to the next level." Lowe’s has identified over C$1 billion of opportunities to further increase revenue and operating profitability in Canada. These include: expanding customer reach and serving a new portion of the market by applying Lowe’s expertise in certain product categories, such as appliances; enhancing customer relevance, utilizing Lowe’s strengths as a leading omnichannel home improvement company and drawing on its customer experience design capabilities; and driving increased profitability in Canada by leveraging shared supplier relationships and enhanced scale, as well as Lowe’s private label capabilities, in addition to eliminating RONA’s public company costs. Given these opportunities, Lowe’s believes there is potential to double operating profitability in Canada over five years. Lowe’s Commitments to RONA Stakeholders in Canada In addition to the attractive premium offered to RONA’s shareholders, Lowe’s has agreed to key commitments for RONA and its stakeholders. These include:

to headquarter the Canadian businesses in Boucherville, Quebec; to maintain RONA’s multiple retail store banners; to enhance distribution services to independent dealers; for RONA to continue to employ the vast majority of its current employees and maintain key

executives from RONA’s strong leadership team; to continue RONA’s local and ethical procurement strategy and potentially expand relationships

both Lowe’s and RONA have developed with Canadian manufacturers and suppliers; and to continue to support Canadian communities through RONA and Lowe’s charitable and

environmental initiatives. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Conference Call Lowe’s will hold a conference call to discuss the announcement today at 8:00 a.m. EST. The conference call will be available by webcast and can be accessed by visiting Lowe’s website at www.Lowes.com/investor, clicking on webcasts, and selecting Lowe’s Companies Canada Acquisition Conference Call. Supplemental slides will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. A replay of the call will be archived on Lowes.com/investor. RONA inc. Conference Call RONA will hold a conference call to discuss the announcement today at 10:30 a.m. EST. The conference call will be available by webcast and can be accessed by visiting RONA’s website at rona.ca/corporate/investors News Conference Lowe’s and RONA will host a joint news conference at noon today at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Room Hémon, 1201 Boulevard RenéLévesque O, Montréal, QC H3B 2L7. Executives of both companies will be present to answer questions from the news media. An audio webcast of the news conference will be made



available during the event by clickingthis link and can be accessed following the event by visitinghttp://www.Lowes.com/investor and rona.ca/corporate/investors. Advisors CIBC World Markets Inc. and RBC Capital Markets are serving as financial advisors to Lowe’s in connection with the Transaction. Stikeman Elliott LLP is serving as legal counsel to Lowe’s in Canada, and Hunton & Williams LLP is serving as legal counsel to Lowe’s in the U.S. Scotia Capital Inc. is serving as exclusive financial advisor to RONA. Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is serving as legal counsel to RONA. About Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customers a week in the United States, Canada and Mexico through its stores and online at Lowes.com, Lowes.ca and Lowes.com.mx. With fiscal year 2014 sales of US$56.2 billion, Lowe’s has more than 1,845 home improvement and hardware stores and 265,000 employees. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs that focus on K12 public education and community improvement projects. For more information, visit Lowes.com. About RONA inc. RONA inc. is a major Canadian retailer and distributor of hardware, building materials and home renovation products. RONA operates a network of close to 500 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores in a number of complementary formats. With its nine distribution centres, RONA serves its network of stores and several independent dealers operating under other banners, including Ace, for which RONA owns the licensing rights and is the exclusive distributor in Canada. With more than 17,000 employees in corporate stores and more than 5,000 employees in the stores of its independent affiliate dealers, RONA generates annual consolidated sales of C$4.1 billion. For more information, visitRONA.ca. ForwardLooking Statements – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. This news release includes "forwardlooking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including those regarding the Transaction and the expected impact of the Transaction on Lowe’s strategic and operational plans and financial results. Statements including words such as "may", "will", "could", "should", "would", "plan", "potential", "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate" or "expect" and other words, terms and phrases of similar meaning are forwardlooking statements. Forwardlooking statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Such forwardlooking statements include, but are not limited to, statements or implications about the benefits of the Transaction, including future financial and operating results, Lowe’s or RONA’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the expected timing of completion of the Transaction, expectations for sales growth, comparable sales, earnings and performance, shareholder value, capital expenditures, cash flows, the housing market, the home improvement industry, demand for services, share repurchases, Lowe’s strategic initiatives, any statement of an assumption underlying any of the foregoing and other statements that are not historical facts. Although Lowe’s believes that the expectations, opinions, projections, and comments reflected in these forwardlooking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such statements will prove to be correct. A wide variety of potential risks, uncertainties, and other factors could materially affect Lowe’s ability to achieve the results either expressed or implied by these forwardlooking statements including, but not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, such as the rate of unemployment, interest rate and currency fluctuations, fuel and other energy costs, slower growth in personal income, changes in consumer spending, changes in the rate of housing turnover, the availability of consumer credit and of mortgage financing, inflation or deflation of commodity prices, and other factors



which can negatively affect Lowe’s customers, as well as its ability to: (i) respond to adverse trends in the housing industry, such as a demographic shift from single family to multifamily housing, a reduced rate of growth in household formation, and slower rates of growth in housing renovation and repair activity, as well as uneven recovery in commercial building activity; (ii) secure, develop, and otherwise implement new technologies and processes necessary to realize the benefits of Lowe’s strategic initiatives and enhance its efficiency; (iii) attract, train, and retain highlyqualified associates; (iv) manage its business effectively as Lowe’s adapts its traditional operating model to meet the changing expectations of its customers; (v) maintain, improve, upgrade and protect its critical information systems from data security breaches and other cyber threats; (vi) respond to fluctuations in the prices and availability of services, supplies, and products; (vii) respond to the growth and impact of competition; (viii) address changes in existing or new laws or regulations that affect consumer credit, employment/labor, trade, product safety, transportation/logistics, energy costs, health care, tax or environmental issues; and (ix) respond appropriately to unanticipated failures to maintain a high level of product and service quality that could result in a negative impact on customer confidence and adversely affect sales. In addition, Lowe’s could experience additional impairment losses if either the actual results of its operating stores are not consistent with the assumptions and judgments it has made in estimating future cash flows and determining asset fair values, or Lowe’s is required to reduce the carrying amount of its investment in certain unconsolidated entities that are accounted for under the equity method. With respect to the Transaction discussed herein specifically, potential risks include the possibility that the Transaction will be rejected by RONA’s shareholders; the possibility that even if the Transaction is approved by RONA’s shareholders, the Transaction will not close or that the closing may be delayed; the possibility that RONA’s board of directors could receive and approve a superior acquisition proposal; the failure to obtain, any necessary actions to obtain and the timing to obtain any required regulatory approvals for the Transaction or any transaction ancillary thereto; the effect of the announcement of the Transaction on Lowe’s and RONA’s strategic relationships, operating results and businesses generally; significant transaction costs or unknown liabilities; failure to realize the expected benefits of the Transaction; and general economic conditions. For more information about these and other risks and uncertainties that Lowe’s is exposed to, you should read the "Risk Factors" and "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" included in Lowe’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10K to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the description of material changes therein or updated version thereof, if any, included in Lowe’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10Q or subsequent filings with the SEC. The forwardlooking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. All such forwardlooking statements are based upon data available as of the date of this release or other specified date and speak only as of such date. All subsequent written and oral forwardlooking statements attributable to Lowe’s or any person acting on behalf of Lowe’s about any of the matters covered in this release are qualified by these cautionary statements and in the "Risk Factors" included in Lowe’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10K to the SEC and the description of material changes, if any, therein included in Lowe’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10Q or subsequent filings with the SEC. Lowe’s expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forwardlooking statement, whether as a result of new information, change in circumstances, future events, or otherwise. ForwardLooking Statements – RONA inc. This press release includes "forwardlooking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements regarding the



prospects of the industry and prospects, plans, financial position and business strategy of RONA may constitute forwardlooking statements within the meaning of the Canadian securities legislation and regulations. Forwardlooking statements generally can be identified by the use of forwardlooking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "foresee", "believe" or "continue" or the negatives of these terms, variations of them, similar terminology or the use of future tenses. More particularly and without limitation, this press release contains forwardlooking statements and information concerning: statements or implications about the anticipated benefits of the Transaction to RONA, Lowe’s and their respective shareholders, including future financial and operating results, Lowe’s or RONA’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions; and the anticipated timing for the special meeting of RONA shareholders. In respect of the forwardlooking statements and information concerning the anticipated benefits of the proposed Transaction and the anticipated timing for the special meeting of RONA shareholders, RONA has provided such in reliance on certain assumptions that it believes are reasonable at this time, including assumptions as to the ability of the parties to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary regulatory, court and shareholder approvals; the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the other conditions to the closing of the Transaction; and other expectations and assumptions concerning the Transaction. The anticipated timing to hold the shareholder meeting may change for a number of reasons. Although RONA believes that the expectations reflected in these forwardlooking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, investors and others are cautioned that undue reliance should not be placed on any forwardlooking statements. Risks and uncertainties inherent in the nature of the Transaction include without limitation the failure of the parties to obtain the necessary shareholder, regulatory and court approvals, or to otherwise satisfy the conditions to the completion of the Transaction, in a timely manner, or at all; significant transaction costs or unknown liabilities; failure to realize the expected benefits of the Transaction; and general economic conditions. Failure to obtain the necessary shareholder, regulatory and court approvals, or the failure of the parties to otherwise satisfy the conditions to or complete the Transaction, may result in the Transaction not being completed on the proposed terms, or at all. In addition, if the Transaction is not completed, and RONA continues as an independent entity, there are risks that the announcement of the Transaction and the dedication of substantial resources of RONA to the completion of the Transaction could have an impact on RONA’s business and strategic relationships (including with future and prospective employees, customers, dealerowners, distributors, suppliers and partners), operating results and businesses generally, and could have a material adverse effect on the current and future operations, financial condition and prospects of RONA. Furthermore, the failure of RONA to comply with the terms of the arrangement agreement may, in certain circumstances, result in RONA being required to pay a fee to Lowe’s, the result of which could have a material adverse effect on RONA’s financial position and results of operations and its ability to fund growth prospects and current operations. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that would cause RONA’s actual results to differ from current expectations, please also refer to RONA’s public filings available at www.sedar.com and www.RONA.ca. In particular, further details and descriptions of these and other factors are disclosed in RONA’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2014 under the "Risks and uncertainties" section. The forwardlooking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. RONA expressly disclaims any



obligation or intention to update or revise any forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell RONA common shares.

MasTec Announces the Appointment of Javier Palomarez to its Board of Directors CORAL GABLES, Fla., Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) today announced that Mr.Javier Palomarez has joined MasTec's board of directors as a Class II Director. Mr. Palomarez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ("USHCC"), which promotes the economic growth, development and interests of Hispanicowned businesses, advocates on behalf of American corporations and serves as the umbrella organization for local chambers and business associations nationwide. Mr. Palomarez also serves on the National Advisory Council on Minority Business at the Department of Commerce, the Comcast NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Advisory Council, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Advisory Board, and the Senate Task Force on Corporate Diversity and Inclusion. Mr. Palomarez is the recipient of the Bnai Zion "Humanitarian of the Year" award, and in 2015 Mr. Palomarez was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Medallion from the National 4H Council and was recognized by the Government of Mexico with the Ohtli Award. Prior to joining the USHCC, Mr. Palomarez served in various executive capacities with Allstate Insurance Corporation, Sprint, Inc. and Bank of America. Jorge Mas, MasTec's Chairman of the Board noted, "I am pleased to welcome Javier to the MasTec family. The wealth of experience and knowledge he brings will serve to further strengthen our Board and be additional assets to our management team as we continue to build our telecommunication and energy portfolio." MasTec, Inc. is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly throughout North Americaacross a range of industries. The Company's primary activities include the engineering, building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of energy, utility and communications infrastructure, such as: electrical utility transmission and distribution; natural gas and petroleum pipeline infrastructure; wireless, wireline and satellite communications; power generation, including renewable energy infrastructure; and



industrial infrastructure. MasTec's customers are primarily in these industries. The Company's corporate website is located at www.mastec.com. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2015 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast BIRMINGHAM, Ala.(BUSINESS WIRE)Feb. 3, 2016 Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW) today announced it will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company’s fourth quarter and yearend 2015 financial results. A press release with fourth quarter 2015 financial results will be issued before the market opens on February 9, 2016. The dialin numbers for the conference call are 8553655214 (U.S.) and 4409965721 (international); both numbers require passcode 32681028. The conference call will also be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website,www.medicalpropertiestrust.com. A telephone and webcast replay of the call will be available beginning shortly after the call’s completion through February 23, 2016. Dialin numbers for the replay are 8558592056 and 4045373406 for U.S. and International callers, respectively. The replay passcode for both U.S. and international callers is 32681028. About Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. is a Birmingham, Alabama based selfadvised real estate investment trust formed to capitalize on the changing trends in healthcare delivery by acquiring and developing netleased healthcare facilities. MPT’s financing model allows hospitals and other healthcare facilities to unlock the value of their underlying real estate in order to fund facility improvements, technology upgrades, staff additions and new construction. Facilities include acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, longterm acute care hospitals, and other medical and surgical facilities. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.medicalpropertiestrust.com.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. Invites You to Join the Fourth Quarter 2015 Conference Call on the Web CALHOUN, Ga., Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ In conjunction with Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) Fourth Quarter 2015 earnings release on Thursday, February 25, 2016, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live onFriday, February 26, 2016 at 11:00 am ET.

What: Mohawk Industries, Inc. 4th Quarter 2015 Earnings Call

When: February 26, 2016

11:00 am ET



Where: www.mohawkind.com

Select Investor Information

How: Live over the Internet Simply log on to the web at the address above or

Live Conference Call: Dial 18006039255 FREE (US/Canada)

Dial 17066342294 (Int'l/Local)

Conference ID: 24993589

Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industryleading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Bigelow, Daltile, Durkan, Karastan, IVC, Lees, Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, QuickStep and Unilin. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States. For those unable to listen at the designated time, the webcast will remain available for replay over Mohawk Industries, Inc.investor relations website until Friday March 25, 2016. A conference call replay will also be available until Friday, March 25, 2016 by dialing 18558592056 FREE (US/Canada) or 14045373406 (Int'l/Local) and entering Conference ID # 24993589.

COMMON DIVIDEND DECLARED BY NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC. Orlando, Florida, January 15, 2016 The Board of Directors of National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NNN), a real estate investment trust, declared a quarterly dividend of 43.5 cents per share payable February 16, 2016 to common shareholders of record on January 29, 2016. National Retail Properties is one of only four publicly traded REITs and 99 publicly traded companies in America to have increased annual dividends for 26 or more consecutive years. National Retail Properties invests primarily in highquality retail properties subject generally to longterm, net leases. As of September 30, 2015, the company owned 2,231 properties in 47 states with a gross leasable



area of approximately 24.5 million square feet and a weighted average remaining lease term of 11.5 years. For more information on the company, visit www.nnnreit.com

MERKUR Rolls Out NCR SelfCheckouts and Software

MERKUR to deploy NCR FastLane SelfServ™ Checkout solutions in 45 of its supermarkets in 2016, making it the first supermarket chain in the region to fully embrace selfcheckout technology

Augsburg, Germany – February 3, 2016 – NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that MERKUR, a leading Austrian supermarket chain that is part of the German REWE Group, will deploy 100 innovative NCR selfcheckout solutions with associated NCR selfcheckout software in about 45 stores in the course of 2016. Based on positive feedback in eight high volume stores earlier in 2015, NCR selfcheckouts have now become an integral part of MERKUR’s store strategy. The technology enables a modern shopping experience and reduces waiting times at checkout, helping to improve customer service and build loyalty. MERKUR is the first supermarket chain in Austria, as well as the greater DACH region, to implement a fullscale selfcheckout strategy. This strategy reflects growing customer demand for selfcheckout solutions, a trend that was recently highlighted in a surveycommissioned by the German Retail Association, EHI. The findings revealed that 92 percent of customers use selfcheckout to reduce waiting time when they check out, while 50 percent use it because they like to experience the latest technology. “As innovative Austrian grocer we continuously expand our services to deliver a pleasant shopping experience for our customers,” said Manfred Denner, member of the MERKUR executive board. “The acceptance of the systems has been very good. 40 percent of customers in our flagship store in Vienna are using the selfcheckouts. We now want to offer this flexibility to customers in further stores.” After comprehensive usability testing, NCR customized the software of its selfcheckouts to the specific requirements of MERKUR and adapted the user interface to reflect the company’s branding. Since MERKUR has a strong focus on fresh produce in its instore marketplace, the fast and accurate identification of more than 600 different fresh fruit and vegetables is especially important. The new NCR RealScan™ 79 Bioptic Imager, used in the latest generation of NCR selfcheckouts, enables the desired levels of identification by capturing images of products as well as being able to scan 1D, 2D and mobile bar codes from six different angles. “Based on our leadership and experience in rolling out retail solutions for customers around the world, we are able to provide a seamless experience, including software modification, to quickly and efficiently meet our customers’ needs,” said Stefan Clemens, Area Sales Leader for Germany, Austria and Switzerland at NCR Retail Solutions. “However, it is not enough to install new technology. To ensure that investment in selfcheckout technology is successful for retailers, such as MERKUR, we have created an extensive business model that assesses the neighborhood, demographics, product range and other local specifics for each store. This enables us to identify and implement the right solution for our retail customers and deliver on the objectives they wish to achieve.”



Careful and accurate planning prior to the actual deployment provided a smooth integration of NCR selfcheckouts with MERKUR’s existing pointofsale (POS) infrastructure. Employees have been able to familiarize themselves with the new selfcheckouts during dedicated training sessions that continue to contribute to the success and effective roll out of the technology. MERKUR looks forward to continuing to reduce the amount of time spent in queues and expects their customers to embrace the new technology as they did in the initial deployment. ________________________________________ About NCR Corporation NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 550 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier. NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 30,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Newell Rubbermaid to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2015 Earnings Results ATLANTA(BUSINESS WIRE) Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) today announced its fourth quarter 2015 earnings results will be released Friday, January 29, prior to market open and will be followed by a live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. To listen to the webcast, please visit Events & Presentations in the Investor Relations section of Newell Rubbermaid’s Web site at www.newellrubbermaid.com. The live webcast will be recorded and made available for replay. About Newell Rubbermaid Newell Rubbermaid Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with 2014 sales of $5.7 billion and a strong portfolio of leading brands, including Sharpie®, Paper Mate®, Elmer’s®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Contigo®, Rubbermaid®, Calphalon®, Goody®, Graco®, Aprica®, Baby Jogger®, Dymo®, Parker® and Waterman®. As part of the company’s Growth Game Plan, Newell Rubbermaid is making sharper portfolio choices and investing in new marketing and innovation to accelerate performance. This press release and additional information about Newell Rubbermaid are available on the company’s Web site, www.newellrubbermaid.com.



Support for Proposed Merger of NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric Industries Continues to Grow HONOLULU and JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Feb. 1, 2016 – NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) and Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE) (HEI) today announced that support for the companies’ proposed merger continues to increase, as evidenced by the more than 50 different groups that have voiced support for the transaction, including most recently, the Hawaii Business Roundtable. “We’re extremely pleased that so many broad and diverse interests from throughout Hawai‘i, from small businesses to organized labor and large organizations, have expressed strong support for the combination of our two companies and the significant benefits it will bring to Hawai‘i,” said Eric Gleason, president of NextEra Energy Hawai‘i. “Hawai‘i is a special place, particularly where it concerns clean energy, and we look forward to continuing to engage with customers and communities as we work to deliver a more affordable, renewable energy future.” “We are grateful for all the support we continue to receive for the proposed merger,” said Alan Oshima, Hawaiian Electric’s president and chief executive officer. “This merger will deliver significant benefits to our customers, employees, and communities. With its renewable energy expertise, technological knowhow, and financial strength, NextEra Energy is the right partner to help us realize the clean energy future we all want for Hawai‘i.” The following chambers of commerce, labor unions, local companies and community organizations have voiced support for the proposed merger: Most recent:

ACW Ventures Aloha Surf Academy Betsill Brothers LLC Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Elite Parking Energy Excelerator Hawaii Business Roundtable HIFG Hawaii Facilities Group Ho‘okipa Transportation Island Flooring Company Inc. Kaiuli Energy Makaha Valley Country Club Makani Nui Associates LLC Maui Innovation Group LLC Mountain View Dairy Nā Hōkūwelo Native Hawaii Hospitality Association Olomana Golf Club Pacific Links Hawai‘i



Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Smith Wong Projects

Already voiced support: Hawai‘i State AFLCIO Hawai‘i Construction Alliance Building Industry Association (BIA) Hawaii International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ Local 630 Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i Korean Chamber of Commerce Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawai‘i Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce Kapolei Chamber of Commerce Moloka‘i Chamber of Commerce Hunt Companies International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1186 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1260 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1357 KTA Superstores L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Makai Ocean Engineering Nalo Farms Navy League Honolulu Council Pacific Resource Partnership Partners in Development Foundation Stanford Carr Development United Public Workers Local 646 Wai‘anae Coast Community Foundation

NextEra Energy, Inc. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company with consolidated revenues of approximately $17.0 billion, approximately 44,900 megawatts of generating capacity, which includes megawatts associated with noncontrolling interests related to NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP), and approximately 13,800 employees in 27 states and Canada as of yearend 2014. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Fla., NextEra Energy's principal subsidiaries are Florida Power & Light Company, which serves approximately 4.8 million customer accounts in Florida and is one of the largest rateregulated electric utilities in the United States, and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity, and has been ranked in the top 10 worldwide for innovativeness and community



responsibility as part of Fortune's 2015 list of “World's Most Admired Companies.” For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com. Hawaiian Electric Company Hawaiian Electric and its subsidiaries, Maui Electric and Hawai‘i Electric Light, serve the islands of O‘ahu, Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i and Hawai‘i, home to 95 percent of the population of Hawai‘i. Hawaiian Electric's parent company is Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE: HE), which has been named one of “America's 100 Most Trustworthy Companies 2015” by Forbes. In a changing world, the Hawaiian Electric Companies are taking the lead in adding renewable energy and developing energy solutions for their customers to achieve a clean energy future for Hawai‘i. For more information, visit www.hawaiianelectric.com. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This document contains forwardlooking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forwardlooking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “predict,” and “target” and other words and terms of similar meaning. Forwardlooking statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. NEE and HEI caution readers that any forwardlooking statement is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forwardlooking statement. Such forwardlooking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the anticipated benefits of the proposed merger involving NEE and HEI, including future financial or operating results of NEE or HEI, NEE’s or HEI’s plans, objectives, expectations or intentions, the expected timing of completion of the transaction, the value, as of the completion of the merger or spinoff of HEI’s bank subsidiary or as of any other date in the future, of any consideration to be received in the merger or the spinoff in the form of stock or any other security, and other statements that are not historical facts. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by any such forwardlooking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: the risk that NEE or HEI may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the merger or the spinoff, or required governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the merger or the spinoff or result in the imposition of conditions that could cause the parties to abandon the transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the merger or the completion of the spinoff may not be satisfied; the timing to consummate the proposed merger and the expected timing of the completion of the spinoff; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the transaction, including the value of a potential tax basis step up, may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; the diversion of management time and attention on merger and spinoffrelated issues; general worldwide economic conditions and related uncertainties; the effect and timing of changes in laws or in governmental regulations (including environmental); fluctuations in trading prices of securities and in the financial results of NEE, HEI or any of their subsidiaries; the timing and extent of changes in interest rates, commodity prices and demand and market prices for electricity; and other factors discussed or referred to in the “Risk Factors” section of HEI’s or NEE’s most recent Annual Reports on Form 10K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These risks, as well as other risks associated with the merger, are more fully discussed in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus that is included in the Registration Statement on Form S4 that NEE filed with the SEC



in connection with the merger. Additional risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in NEE’s and HEI’s reports filed with the SEC and available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Each forwardlooking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement and neither NEE nor HEI undertakes any obligation to update or revise its forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Nucor Invites You to Join Its Fourth Quarter and Year End of 2015 Conference Call on the Web CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ In conjunction with Nucor's (NYSE: NUE) fourth quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its live conference call with host John Ferriola, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. The event will be available on the Internet on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. What: Nucor's Fourth Quarter and Year End of 2015 Conference Call When: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, January 28, 2016 Where: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/913/12580 or at http://www.nucor.com How: Simply log on to the web at either of the addresses above Archive:

If you are unable to participate during the live Webcast, the archived call will be available after 7:00 p.m. on January 28, 2016 at http://www.nucor.com.

Nucor and affiliates are manufacturers of steel products, with operating facilities primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Products produced include: carbon and alloy steel in bars, beams, sheet and plate; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; steel fasteners; metal building systems; steel grating; and wire and wire mesh. Nucor, through The David J. Joseph Company, also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron and HBI/DRI; supplies ferroalloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap. Nucor is North America's largest recycler.



Pinnacle Financial Partners Announces Agreement to Merge with Avenue Financial Holdings Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) (“Pinnacle”) and Avenue Financial Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq/NGS: AVNU) (“Avenue”) jointly announced today the signing of a definitive agreement for Avenue to merge into Pinnacle. The proposed merger of Avenue with and into Pinnacle has been approved unanimously by each company’s Board of Directors and is expected to close either late in the second quarter or early in the third quarter of 2016. Completion of the transaction is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the approval of Avenue’s shareholders. Avenue’s bank subsidiary, Avenue Bank, and Pinnacle Bank are expected to merge simultaneously with the merger of the respective parent companies. Ron Samuels, Avenue’s chairman and chief executive officer, will be named vice chairman of Pinnacle’s board of directors once the acquisition is consummated. He will serve on Pinnacle’s Senior Leadership Team and will report to Pinnacle’s president and chief executive officer, M. Terry Turner. Samuels will be responsible for continuing Avenue’s development of a national franchise focused on the music industry as well as ensuring that Avenue’s history of strong growth continues in the combined firm. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Avenue shareholders will receive 0.36 shares of Pinnacle’s common stock and $2.00 in cash for every Avenue share. All fractional shares will be cashed out based on the average 10day closing price of Pinnacle common stock as of the closing. Additionally, Avenue’s outstanding stock options will be fully vested upon consummation of the merger pursuant to Avenue’s stock option plan, and all outstanding Avenue options that are unexercised prior to the closing will be cashed out at $20 per share. At closing, and assuming all outstanding Avenue options are cashed out as of the merger date, Avenue shareholders will own approximately 8.1 percent of the combined firm on a fully diluted basis. The transaction is currently valued at approximately $201.4 million based on Pinnacle’s 10day average closing price through Jan. 28, 2016, and is comprised of stock consideration of approximately 3.7 million shares of PNFP common stock and $23.2 million in cash. In addition to the merger consideration, Pinnacle will assume $20.0 million of subordinated debt previously issued by Avenue. “Both we and Pinnacle have been committed to the idea that Nashville deserves a large and impactful local bank. Bringing Nashville’s two best locally owned banks together is a fabulous thing for this city,” Samuels said. “By joining forces, Pinnacle and Avenue can grow faster and more efficiently, realize more value for our shareholders and provide a broader array of banking services to the client base than we could as independent firms. Since Avenue’s founding in 2006 we have focused on offering sophisticated services to Middle Tennessee’s businesses and their owners with a personal touch, and we will continue that tradition with Pinnacle.” The combination of Pinnacle and Avenue provides many opportunities to both companies’ shareholders, including:

Deposit market share growth in one of the nation’s best banking markets, Nashville, Tennessee. To achieve Pinnacle’s vision of building a $1315 billion bank in the state’s four largest markets, the firm needs to achieve a top three market share in each of those markets with a goal to be No. 1 in



the Nashville MSA. Pinnacle and Avenue had a combined $5.3 billion in deposits on the most recent FDIC Summary of Deposits, narrowing the gap with No. 3 SunTrust at $5.9 billion.

Complementary cultures and similar strategies. Both firms have been named in the top five “Best Banks to Work For” in the United States for the past two years. This focus on work environment has allowed Avenue to recruit high performing financial professionals who will prosper in the combined firm. The two companies also focus on businesses and their owners, with Avenue specializing in several key industry segments, including music and entertainment, healthcare, commercial real estate and notforprofit organizations.

Impact to Pinnacle’s operating earnings and tangible book value. Assuming a midyear closing of the transaction, a late third quarter 2016 technology conversion and excluding the impact of mergerrelated expenses, expectations are that the financial results for the remainder of 2016 will be modestly accretive by 1.3 percent to Pinnacle’s fully diluted earnings per share, while 2017 fully diluted earnings per share should be impacted positively by approximately 4.2 percent. The firm anticipates that Pinnacle’s tangible book value per share will be diluted by 1.0 percent as of the merger date with an earnback period of approximately two years. The firm anticipates that once the technology conversion has occurred that approximately 40 percent of Avenue’s expense base will be eliminated. The expectations noted above also consider the impact of the firm’s total assets exceeding $10 billion postmerger.

Excellent credit quality from both institutions. Both firms believe that one of the principal determinants of a financial institution’s ability to provide longterm shareholder value is a track record of excellent credit quality. At year end 2016, the pro forma firm would have reported a ratio of nonperforming assets to total loans and other real estate of 0.51 percent.

“In our march to dominate the four urban markets in Tennessee, we have said for some time that we would be seeking inmarket merger opportunities. This merger is consistent with Pinnacle’s strategy to grow rapidly and become the dominant bank in the commercial banking and affluent consumer segments in Nashville,” Pinnacle CEO Turner said. “Avenue’s success can be attributed to the team assembled by its senior leadership, its experienced financial services professionals and the culture they have created. My personal admiration for Ron Samuels goes back to our involvement in Leadership Nashville in the early ’90s, and I am very excited that we are now on the same team.” Avenue had approximately $1.162 billion in total assets, $865.3 million in loans and $969.6 million in deposits as of Dec. 31, 2015 and currently operates a corporate headquarters and four retail locations in Nashville. During the fourth quarter of 2015, Avenue recorded loan growth of $34.9 million, or an annualized linkedquarter increase of 16.8 percent over its third quarter ending balances. Avenue also recorded deposit growth of $68.8 million, or an annualized linkedquarter increase of 30.6 percent over its third quarter ending balances. Avenue’s tangible book value per common share approximated $8.91 per common share as of Dec. 31, 2015, and the firm recorded fourth quarter 2015 net income per fully diluted share of $0.21 per common share, a 16.7 percent increase over the third quarter. Avenue’s return on average assets for the fourth quarter of 2015 was 0.75 percent, compared to 0.65 percent in the third quarter. Pinnacle, with 44 offices in Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis and Chattanooga, reported total assets of $8.7 billion and total deposits of nearly $7.0 billion as of Dec. 31, 2015.



Because Pinnacle and Avenue offices are in similar locations, the firms anticipate that Avenue’s Cool Springs, Cummins Station and West End offices will be consolidated into Pinnacle offices. Pinnacle plans to close its Green Hills office and consolidate into Avenue’s space. Upon consummation of the merger, Kent Cleaver, Avenue’s president and chief operating officer, will become a member of Pinnacle’s Senior Leadership Team along with Samuels and will be responsible for a team of commercial and private relationship bankers. Andy Moats, Avenue’s chief credit officer and bank group director, will work with Samuels to develop a nationwide music vertical for the combined firm and will join Pinnacle’s Leadership Team. In addition to Samuels, three Avenue directors and longtime members of Nashville’s business community are expected to be appointed to the combined firm’s board of directors after the merger closes: Marty Dickens, former regional executive with AT&T, David Ingram, CEO of Ingram Entertainment, and Joe Galante, former chairman of Sony Music, Nashville. “Avenue has built a strong bank that closely follows the Pinnacle model: to create an engaging culture so associates provide distinctive service to clients, thereby generating high profitability for shareholders,” Pinnacle Chairman Robert A. McCabe Jr. said. “Their directors have played an influential role in Avenue’s success, and we expect that Ron, Marty, David and Joe will make significant contributions to Pinnacle’s board.” Systems conversions are scheduled to be completed during the third or fourth quarter of 2016. Until that time, Avenue will continue to operate under its current brand as a division of Pinnacle Bank once the merger is consummated. Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. served as financial advisor to Pinnacle, and Bass, Berry & Sims PLC was Pinnacle’s legal advisor. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods acted as financial advisors to Avenue, and Bradley Arant Boult Cummings was Avenue’s legal advisor. In connection with the proposed acquisition of Avenue, Pinnacle will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement on Form S4 to register the shares of Pinnacle common stock to be issued to the shareholders of Avenue. Pinnacle will host a webcast conference call to discuss the definitive agreement and other aspects of the business combination at 8:30 a.m. CST on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. To access the call for audio only, please call 18776027944 FREE. For the presentation and streaming audio, please access the webcast on the investor relations page of Pinnacle’s website atwww.pnfp.com. For those unable to participate in the webcast, it will be archived on the investor relations page of Pinnacle’s website at www.pnfp.com for 90 days following the presentation. About Pinnacle Pinnacle Financial Partners provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services designed for businesses and their owners and individuals interested in a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. Pinnacle’s focus begins in recruiting top financial professionals. The American Banker recognized Pinnacle as the third best bank to work for in the country in 2015. The firm began operations in a single downtown Nashville location in October 2000 and has since grown to more than $8.7 billion in assets at Dec. 31, 2015. As the secondlargest bank holding company headquartered in Tennessee, Pinnacle operates in the state’s four largest markets, Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga, as well as several surrounding counties.



Additional information concerning Pinnacle, which is included in the NASDAQ Financial100 Index, can be accessed at www.pnfp.com. About Avenue Financial Holdings, Inc. Avenue Financial Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, was formed as a singlebank holding company in 2006 and operates primarily through its subsidiary, Avenue Bank. The Company’s operations are concentrated in the Nashville MSA, with the vision of building Nashville’s signature bank and serving clients who value creativity, expertise and an exceptional level of personal service. Avenue Bank provides a wide range of business and personal banking services, including mortgage loans, with a special emphasis on commercial, private client, healthcare and music & entertainment banking. The Company serves clients through five locations (a corporate headquarters and four retail branches), a limited deposit courier service (mobile branch) for select commercial clients and mobile and online banking services. Additional Information and Where to Find It In connection with the proposed merger, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (“Pinnacle”) intends to file a registration statement on Form S4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to register the shares of Pinnacle common stock that will be issued to Avenue Financial Holdings, Inc.’s (“Avenue”) shareholders in connection with the transaction. The registration statement will include a proxy statement/prospectus (that will be delivered to Avenue’s shareholders in connection with their required approval of the proposed merger) and other relevant materials in connection with the proposed merger transaction involving Pinnacle and Avenue. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PINNACLE, AVENUE AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents once they are available through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus also may be obtained by directing a request by telephone or mail to Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc., 150 3rd Avenue South, Suite 980, Nashville, TN 37201, Attention: Investor Relations (615) 7443742 or Avenue Financial Holdings, Inc., 111 10thAvenue South, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37203, Attention: Investor Relations (615) 2522265. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. Pinnacle and Avenue, and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Avenue in respect of the proposed merger. Certain information about the directors and executive officers of Pinnacle is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February 25, 2015 and its proxy statement for its 2015 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 10, 2015, and its Current Reports on Form 8K, which were filed with the SEC on June 18, 2015, July 27, 2015, August 5, 2015 and September 3, 2015. Certain information about the directors and executive officers of Avenue is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on March 30,



2015, its proxy statement for its 2015 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 30, 2015. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available. ForwardLooking Statements All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, are forwardlooking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forwardlooking statements, but other statements not based on historical information may also be considered forwardlooking including statements about the benefits to Pinnacle and Avenue of the proposed merger transaction, Pinnacle’s future financial and operating results (including the anticipated impact of the merger on Pinnacle’s earnings and tangible book value) and Pinnacle’s and Avenue’s plans, objectives and intentions. All forwardlooking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other facts that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Pinnacle and Avenue to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements. Such factors include, among others, (1) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the merger may not be realized or take longer than anticipated to be realized, (2) disruption from the merger with customers, suppliers or employee relationships, (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, (4) the risk of successful integration of the two companies’ businesses, (5) the failure of Avenue’s shareholders to approve the merger, (6) the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the merger, (7) the ability to obtain required governmental approvals of the proposed terms of the merger, (8) reputational risk and the reaction of the parties’ customers to the proposed merger, (9) the failure of the closing conditions to be satisfied, (10) the risk that the integration of Avenue’s operations with Pinnacle’s will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected, (11) the possibility that the merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, (12) the dilution caused by Pinnacle’s issuance of additional shares of its common stock in the merger and (13) general competitive, economic, politics of and market conditions. Additional factors which could affect the forward looking statements can be found in Pinnacle’s Annual Report on Form 10K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10Q, and Current Reports on Form 8K or Avenue’s Annual Report on Form 10K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10Q, and Current Reports on Form 8K, in each case filed with or furnished to the SEC and available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Pinnacle and Avenue disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forwardlooking statements contained in this release which speak only as of the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

PGi And Aberdeen To Host Webinar On How To Use Video To Generate Greater Sales Results



ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ PGi, the world's largest dedicated provider of collaboration software and services, will host a webinar with the Aberdeen Group titled, "Turning Good into Great: See the Future of Selling with Video" on Feb. 11, 2016, at 2 p.m. EST. Photo http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160204/329732 Is your sales team making 100% of their quota? Is there an opportunity to simply and quickly enhance sales rep productivity and close more deals? By transforming a simple prospect meeting into a video conferencing event, sales pros are generating better results. Likewise, sellers that send video email content are seeing stronger engagement rates. Learn from the experts at PGi and Aberdeen how to use video collaboration tools across a sales team to engage prospects, generate pipeline, close deals and build customer loyalty. Using video to create facetoface interactions supplies clearer, more productive communication and strengthens customer relationships. During this webinar, Christine Pavalon, Vice President, Sales, PGi, and Peter Ostrow, VP and Research Group Director, Aberdeen Group will outline the strategic benefits for sales professionals when utilizing video technology, as well as best practices for users who are new to implementing the technology into their sales process. Pavalon, a collaboration specialist and sales team leader, will draw on her experiences to present a forwardlooking approach to the disruptive impact videobased solutions can have on the sales process. Aberdeen's Ostrow is an expert in technology and service, and specializes in consulting enablers that enterprise sales forces deploy, and will focus on the strategic benefits of video conferencing solutions in driving sales. Join this expert team on Thursday, February 11, from 22:45pm EST as they use their industry knowledge and experience to teach sales teams how to go from good to great with the help of video technologies. Who: PGi VP, Christine Pavalon and Aberdeen VP and Research Group Director, Peter Ostrow What: Turning Good into Great: See the Future of Selling with Video (Webinar) When: Thursday, February 11th from 2pm2:45 pm, EST Where: Register to Join To learn how the iMeet portfolio can help your business grow, visit pgi.com/imeet or contact a PGi representative at 8667554878. All trademarks referred to in this release are the property of their respective owners. About Premiere Global Services, Inc. PGi PGi is the world's largest dedicated provider of collaboration software and services. For more than 20 years, our broad portfolio of products has served the endtoend collaboration needs of enterprises. Accessible anywhere, anytime and on any device, PGi's awardwinning collaboration solutions drive productivity and teamwork for approximately 50,000 customers around the world. To learn more, visit us at pgi.com. WIN A MILLION REGAL CROWN CLUB CREDITS



KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, excitedly announces the completion of the national rollout of the NEW Crown Club. Everyone loves the movies! In celebration of the launch conclusion, Regal is offering a chance to win one million credits to use for Crown Club rewards.

"The Crown Club is the biggest and best movie theatre loyalty program in the world," said Ken Thewes, chief marketing officer at Regal Entertainment Group. "Regal constantly searches for exciting ways to reward our loyal customers. With a million credits, a movie lover will get more, A LOT more, of the rewards they love." The lucky winner of one million credits, can choose from more rewards and more choices at the box office, concessions and online. Imagine winning one million credits which provides our moviegoer an incredible amount of great rewards on Regal! Whether you want to see a movie every week, take a group of your friends and family to the theatre, or stave off your hunger with oodles of popcorn, the choice is yours. The brandnew online Reward Center for Crown Club members features a full catalogue of amazing movie swag, upgrades on popcorn, soda and free movie tickets, as well as sweepstake entries where members can select the rewards of their choice. Crown Club members are automatically entered into the sweepstakes when they post on social media using #MyRegalMillionSweepstakes and when they use their Regal Crown Club card at the time purchase. After the February 5 to March 4 promotion period, a grand prize winner will be randomly selected. For additional details, please visit http://regmovi.es/20rdWoz. "With the Regal Crown Club national launch complete, we are excited for new ways to recognize and connect our loyal movie fans to the movies they love and more rewards they want, faster," said Kelly Hawkins, vice president of loyalty marketing at Regal Entertainment Group. "We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity to our Regal Crown Club members, giving them even more chances to get the most from their free membership and pick even more rewards they love." With almost 14 million active members, Crown Club is the largest movie theatre loyalty program in the world. Crown Club remains free to join online https://www.regmovies.com/CrownClub or with our newly updated Regal Mobile App. About Regal Entertainment Group: Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) operates the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuit in the United States, consisting of 7,369 screens in 572 theatres in 42 states along with Guam, American Samoa and the District of Columbia as of November 30, 2015. The Company operates theatres in



46 of the top 50 U.S. designated market areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable moviegoing experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations.

Roper Technologies Schedules Fourth Quarter 2015 Financial Results Conference Call Sarasota, Florida, January 11, 2016 … Roper Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) announced that its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2015, ended December 31, 2015, will be released before the market opens on Monday, February 1, 2016. A conference call to discuss these results has been scheduled for 8:30 AM ET on Monday, February 1, 2016. The call can be accessed via webcast or by dialing +1 8884524023 FREE (US/Canada) or +1 7193252420, using confirmation code 429015. Webcast information and conference call materials will be made available in the Investors section of Roper’s website prior to the start of the call. About Roper Technologies Roper Technologies is a constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000, and the Russell 1000 indices. Roper designs and develops software (both softwareasaservice and licensed), and engineered products and solutions for healthcare, transportation, food, energy, water, education and other niche markets worldwide. Additional information about Roper is available on the company’s website at www.ropertech.com.

HARMONY OF THE SEAS AMPS UP FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY World’s Largest Cruise Ship to Feature DreamWorks Experience, AllNew Adventure Ocean Youth Programming and New Family Amenities MIAMI, January 26, 2016 – Royal Caribbean International is taking family fun to new heights onboard its newest ship, Harmony of the Seas. Guests setting sail aboard Harmony to Europe’s most popular destinations in the Western Mediterranean will be able to enjoy more familyfriendly offerings than ever before, such as Royal Caribbean’s signature DreamWorks Experience, enhanced entertainment in the awardwinning Adventure Ocean youth program, and a new collection of family amenities two thoughtful collections of experiences that highlight what travelers tend to enjoy most on vacation: eat, play, drink in the signature balcony staterooms boasting views of the distinct Central Park and Boardwalk neighborhoods. Combined with The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea, The Perfect Storm trio of water slides and Splashaway Bay interactive aqua park for kids, Harmony of the Seas will bring a jolt of adventure for the entire family aboard the world’s largest cruise ship when she arrives in May 2016. DreamWorks Animation Characters Set Sail



When Harmony of the Seas debuts in approximately 117 days, she will bring with her a familiar cast of DreamWorks Animation characters including Po of Kung Fu Panda; Shrek, Fiona and Puss in Boots of Shrek; and from Madagascar, Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo, King Julien and the Penguins. Guests will enjoy events and activities based on DreamWorks Animation's popular featurefilm characters, including a DreamWorks Character breakfast in the main dining room, ‘meet and greet’ experiences throughout the day, as well as photo opportunities that can be immediately shared with family and friends back home thanks to VOOM, the fastest internet at sea. Royal Caribbean's younger guests can enjoy an exhilarating lineup of activities, from story time to dance parties, games and adventures rooted in the popular DreamWorks Animation films at the complimentary, awardwinning Adventure Ocean youth program. Only on Royal Caribbean, parents and kids alike can enjoy peace of mind knowing that they have guaranteed seats on “opening weekend” of highly anticipated feature films such as "Kung Fu Panda 3,” which premieres onboard the same day it does in theaters on land. Yearround, guests can watch the latest and longterm favorite DreamWorks Animation films in the ship’s 3D movie theater and on a dedicated DreamWorks TV channel in their stateroom. Enhanced Adventure Ocean Programming Royal Caribbean’s complimentary, awardwinning Adventure Ocean youth program will continue to offer young guests, ages three to eleven, an entertaining lineup of activities and games rooted in fun and excitement. New to be offered in Harmony’s Adventure Ocean Theater is Away We Go!, a black light puppet show created by Tony® awardnominated actors and imaginative producers John Tartaglia by and Michael Shawn Lewis of Gable Grove Productions. Additionally, programming by “Muffalo Potato” – the popular YouTube show, which teaches kids to draw anything in minutes using only letters and numbers – will round out Harmony’s lineup. Muffalo Potato originally debuted aboard Anthem of the Seas and will expand fleetwide just in time for summer vacations, starting with Harmony of the Seas. New Family Amenities for Central Park and Boardwalk Staterooms Families vacationing together on Harmony of the Seas, as well as Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, will be able to take advantage of the new collection of added benefits to balcony staterooms overlooking the Central Park and Boardwalk outdoor neighborhoods. Starting in November 2016, the signature views will be complemented and enhanced with amenities that feature the best of what each neighborhood has to offer. Guests with views of Central Park – a revolutionary design in which the center of the ship opens to the sky, and features lush, tropical grounds spanning the length of a football field – will enjoy lunch for two at Jamie’s Italian, serving rustic Italian favorites from worldrenowned chef Jamie Oliver, or Harmony of the Seas or Giovanni’s Table onboard Oasis and Allure of the Seas; a complimentary bottle of red wine upon arrival; and special perks in the Casino Royale. Guests with Boardwalk views – a neighborhood inspired by the nostalgic boardwalks of yesteryear – will receive lunch or dinner for four at Johnny Rockets, a family favorite featuring oldfashioned burgers and fries; a soda beverage package for two; and private time on the cruise line’s iconic 38foot tall rock wall. Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, will span 16 guest decks, encompass 227,000 gross registered tons, carry 5,497 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,747 staterooms. The Oasisclass is an architectural marvel touting Royal Caribbean's exclusive seven neighborhood concept, including Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. For more information about Harmony of the Seas, please visit RoyalCaribbean.com/HarmonyoftheSeas.



Royal Caribbean International is an awardwinning global cruise brand with a 46year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jawdropping, Broadwaystyle entertainment and industryacclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. Onboard, guests are catered to with the cruise line’s worldrenowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service by every staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 13 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards. The cruise line sails 23 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay uptodate by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYALCARIBBEAN.

Ryder to Address BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference MIAMI(BUSINESS WIRE)Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Sanchez will present a company update at the 2016 BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference.

Who: Ryder System, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Sanchez

What: BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference

Where: Biltmore Hotel

1200 Anastasia Avenue

Coral Gables, FL 33134

When: Thursday, February 11, 2016

Time: 9:20 a.m. Eastern Time

Webcast: To access the live webcast, visit http://investors.ryder.com.



About Ryder Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its industryleading practices in thirdparty logistics, environmentallyfriendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and worldclass safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com, and follow us on our Online Newsroom, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. Note Regarding ForwardLooking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are "forwardlooking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forwardlooking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forwardlooking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forwardlooking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Sonoco Awarded 2016 PAC Global Leadership Award for Flexible Packaging HARTSVILLE, S.C., Jan. 26, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has been recognized with a 2016 PAC Global Leadership GOLD Award for Packaging Innovation for its flexible squeeze pouch developed for Daisy® brand sour cream. The innovative 14oz. Daisy Squeeze package is an inverted, wedgeshaped pouch with a fliptop dispensing closure featuring a silicone dispensing valve and a tamperevident pull ring. It provides an easytouse, easytodispense, messfree, recloseable package. The proprietary pouch design was introduced in February 2015 and is currently available nationwide. Daisy and Sonoco worked with partners Aptar for the closure and Continuum Innovation for the design and development. “This award for innovation was a result of collaboration,” said Pete Gioldasis, director of marketing, Sonoco. “By leveraging insights into how consumers use sour cream as both a topping and an ingredient for cooking, along with expertise in materials, lamination processes, dispensing fitments, market research and design, the team was able to deliver a new package that not only protects the high quality of the contents, but also solves multiple functional consumer challenges and differentiates the brand on the shelf, while meeting production efficiency requirements, and being easy to merchandise alongside current packaging in a variety of store formats.”



The Packaging Consortium’s PAC Global Leadership Awards give industrybased, peer recognition for excellence in all formats of packaging, in branding and graphic design, in technical aspects and in sustainability. The PAC Packaging Competition is the longest running competition in North America, and showcases leadership in new brand packages, brand revitalization and packaging innovation. About Sonoco Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.0 billion, the Company has 20,800 employees working in more than 330 operations in 34 countries, serving some of the world’s best known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is a proud member of the 2015/2016 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. For more information on the Company, visit our website atwww.sonoco.com.

TeamHealth Acquires Everest Inpatient Physicians and Geriatric Essentials (KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) December 17, 2015 – TeamHealth Holdings Inc. (NYSE: TMH), a leading physician services organization, announced the acquisition of Houston, Texasbased Everest Inpatient Physicians and Jackson, Tennesseebased Geriatric Essentials. These acquisitions mark the organization’s first in the acute and postacute care space following TeamHealth’s merger with IPC Healthcare on November 23. Specializing in both acute and postacute medicine, Everest Inpatient Physicians provides services for approximately 27,000 patient encounters annually through partnerships with six hospitals throughout southwestern Houston, including Memorial Hermann Health System, an existing TeamHealth client for emergency medicine, hospital medicine, OB/GYN hospitalist and urgent care services. Geriatric Essentials’ advanced nurse practitioners partner with 19 nursing homes, assisted care living facilities and assisted residential communities throughout Tennessee and Mississippi to provide psychiatric and multidisciplinary behavioral interventions. Through these partnerships, the group provides services for approximately 9,000 patient encounters annually. “TeamHealth is committed to partnering with the best acute and postacute practices in the country, and the addition of these wellestablished groups to TeamHealth complements our existing business and will both deepen and expand our presence in acute and postacute facilities throughout Texas, Tennessee and Mississippi,” said Michael D. Snow, president and CEO of TeamHealth. “Through our acquisition of Everest Inpatient Physicians, we have the opportunity to expand our longstanding relationship with Memorial Hermann and further demonstrate the value of integrated services as we focus on providing an array of services along the patient continuum of care. Additionally, our partnership with Geriatric Essentials highlights our focus on providing services in the postacute space, including behavioral healthcare. “Our physicians and nurse practitioners have a passion for delivering excellent patient care, and we are proud to join an organization that shares that commitment. In this everchanging healthcare environment, it is increasingly difficult for independent groups to meet all the new demands of valuebased care,” said Pragnesh Shah, MD, president and CEO for Everest Inpatient Physicians. “Having a partner like TeamHealth to provide us the infrastructure and support that is needed to meet the new challenges of healthcare reform is critical to enhance our organizational health,” said Daryl



Dichoso, MD, chief operating officer for Everest Inpatient Physicians. “We are excited to join TeamHealth and IPC Healthcare, organizations that have had tremendous growth in postacute care and are now leveraging their knowledge to do the same in behavioral health,” said David Hughes, NP, president of Geriatric Essentials. “Combining our regional expertise in behavioral health with the infrastructure of TeamHealth and IPC will allow us to improve care and outcomes for our patients. We are also eager to contribute to the organization’s intellectual capital in the behavioral healthcare arena nationally.” About TeamHealth At TeamHealth (NYSE: TMH), our purpose is to perfect our physicians’ ability to practice medicine, every day, in everything we do. Through our more than 16,000 affiliated physicians and advanced practice clinicians, TeamHealth offers outsourced emergency medicine, hospital medicine, anesthesia, orthopaedic hospitalist, acute care surgery, obstetrics and gynecology hospitalist, urgent care, postacute care and medical call center solutions to approximately 3,400 civilian and military hospitals, clinics, physician groups and postacute care facilities nationwide. Our philosophy is as simple as our goal is singular: we believe better experiences for physicians lead to better outcomes—for patients, partners and physicians alike. Join our team; we value and empower clinicians. Partner with us; we deliver on our promises. Learn more at http://www.teamhealth.com. The term “TeamHealth” as used throughout this release includes Team Health Holdings, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates, affiliated medical groups and providers, all of which are part of the TeamHealth organization. “Providers” are physicians, advanced practice clinicians and other healthcare providers who are employed by or contract with subsidiaries or affiliated entities of Team Health Holdings, Inc. All such providers exercise independent clinical judgment when providing patient care. Team Health Holdings, Inc. does not have any employees, does not contract with providers and does not practice medicine.

B&W Awarded $15 Million Contract to Supply Environmental Equipment For Carbon Black Facility (CHARLOTTE, N.C. – February 04, 2016) – Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) (NYSE:BW) announced that its subsidiary, The Babcock & Wilcox Company, has been awarded a contract to supply emissions control equipment for a carbon black manufacturing facility in the United States. B&W has been commissioned by its customer to perform approximately $3 million in engineering work for the first phase of the more than $15 million project. B&W‘s full project scope includes the supply of a wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system, as well as the supply of the plant’s selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, including catalyst and ammonia handling equipment. The equipment will be used to control sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions. The project is B&W’s first in the carbon black sector a noncoal industrial market with several environmental opportunities in the coming years. “B&W’s environmental compliance solutions can help our customers meet emissions regulations for virtually any industry, including carbon black manufacturing,” said B&W Global Power Division Sr. Vice President Paul Scavuzzo. “We appreciate the opportunity to help our customer achieve their environmental goals.”



The contract also calls for B&W to supply auxiliary equipment for the project. The environmental upgrade is scheduled for completion and startup in early 2018. About B&W Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Babcock & Wilcox is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets. B&W companies employ approximately 6,000 people around the world. Follow us on Twitter @BabcockWilcox and learn more at www.babcock.com. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements B&W cautions that this release contains forwardlooking statements, including statements relating to the scope, timing and value, to the extent value may be viewed as an indicator of future revenues, of the carbon black contract. These forwardlooking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, delays or other difficulties executing the carbon black contract and adverse modifications to the contract, including termination. If one or more of these or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see B&W's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the information statement on Form 10 and subsequent reports on Form 10Q. B&W cautions not to place undue reliance on these forwardlooking statements, which speak only as of the date this release, and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forwardlooking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law.

The CocaCola Company to Present at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2016 — The CocaCola Company today announced that James Quincey, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Kathy Waller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at 10:45 a.m. EST, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference being held in Boca Raton, Fla. The Company invites investors to listen to the webcast of the conference at its website, www.cocacolacompany.com/investors. A downloadable file will also be available within 24 hours after the conference on the Company’s website. About The CocaCola Company The CocaCola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led byCocaCola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company's portfolio features 20 billiondollar brands including, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite,CocaCola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia, Dasani, FUZE TEA and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, readytodrink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.9 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and



enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit CocaCola Journey at www.cocacolacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog,CocaCola Unbottled, at www.cocacolablog.com or find us on LinkedIn atwww.linkedin.com/company/thecocacolacompany.

Ultimate Software Ranked #1 on FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces in Technology List for 2016 Ultimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions in the cloud, announced today that the company has been ranked #1 on the Best Large Workplaces in Technology list for 2016. Created by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work, the list is a “best of the best” ranking of the top 10 large workplaces in technology and is determined entirely by employee feedback. “We are extremely proud to have been named the top workplace in technology by FORTUNE,” said Scott Scherr, CEO, president, and founder of Ultimate. “For more than 25 years, we’ve focused on developing a positive and productive culture that’s built on trust and teamwork—one where the core principle has always been putting our employees first. In the hightech sector, it is especially crucial to build an environment that promotes innovation at a rapid pace—and we are honored to be in the company of other technology businesses that have accomplished this, while also understanding the equivalent importance of respect, appreciation, camaraderie, and philanthropy. There is nothing more rewarding than being named #1 on a list of great places to work that is based completely on our own employees’ input.” Ultimate is dedicated to cultivating a culture of performance, inclusion, and recognition, with a commitment to providing industryleading benefits such as 100% employerpaid health coverage; a 401(k) plan with 40% company match on every dollar; paternity and adoption leave; and two paid service days each year for employees to volunteer in their communities. Ranking on the Best Workplaces in Technology list is determined by the Great Place to Work Trust Index Employee Survey. As part of the survey, employees answer questions about how frequently they experience the behaviors that create a great workplace, considering factors such as how well the company fares on career development, risktaking, worklife balance, financial and nonfinancial rewards, transparency in its communications to employees, business vision, and workplace camaraderie. The winners were selected from among all companies that identified themselves as part of the tech industry and evaluated by Great Place to Work. In all, results reflect the opinions of more than 48,000 randomly selected employees surveyed nationwide. Ultimate congratulates our three customers who were also named to the Best Workplaces in Technology list this year: eVestment, Hyland Software, and Google.



“The perks and benefits the best tech companies are known for are just what outsiders looking in get dazzled by,” said Chinwe Onyeagoro, a business strategy expert and EVP of U.S. consulting at Great Place to Work. “This can be a false positive of sorts. These companies are great because they invest in trust. They stand on trust. They use trust as a competitive differentiator. They know that, to be great, you have to invest in better relationships—not in more things. Simply investing in things will not create a Great Place to Work.” For more information on FORTUNE’s list of the Best Workplaces in Technology for 2016, visit http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/rankings/2016bestworkplacesfortechnology. About Great Place to Work® Great Place to Work® is the global authority on hightrust, highperformance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and employer branding programs, including Best Companies lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. Great Place to Work’s Trust Index©, a 58question employee survey that measures trust, is used around the world to help companies increase the levels of trust across their organizations and improve business results. Annually, Great Place to Work produces the research for the annual FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work Forlist and the Great Place to Work Best Small and Medium Workplaces list. Follow Great Place to Work online at www.greatplacetowork.com and on Twitter at@GPTW_US. About Ultimate Software Ultimate is a leading provider of cloudbased human capital management (HCM) solutions, with more than 20 million people records in the cloud. Ultimate’s awardwinning UltiPro delivers HR, payroll, talent, and time and labor management solutions that connect people with the information they need to work more effectively. Founded in 1990, the company is headquartered in Weston, Florida, and employs more than 2,700 professionals. In 2015, for the fourth consecutive year, Ultimate was ranked in the top 25 on FORTUNE’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For; recognized by FORTUNE as one of the 100 FastestGrowing Companies; ranked #7 on Forbes magazine’s list of the 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies; named among the InformationWeek Elite 100, honoring innovation in business technology; and recognized as a “Leader” in Nucleus Research’s HCM Technology Value Matrix. Ultimate has more than 3,000 customers with employees in 160 countries, including Bloomin’ Brands, Culligan International, Feeding America, Major League Baseball, Pep Boys, SUBWAY, Texas Roadhouse, and Yamaha Corporation of America. More information on Ultimate’s products and services for people management can be found atwww.ultimatesoftware.com. UltiPro is a registered trademark of The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.



TSYS to Acquire TransFirst to Establish Leadership Position in Merchant Solutions COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 26, 2016 — TSYS® (NYSE: TSS), a leading global payment solutions provider, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Vista Equity Partners to acquire TransFirst, a Vista portfolio company and leading U.S. merchant solutions provider, in an allcash transaction valued at approximately $2.35 billion. TransFirst delivers merchant solutions to more than 235,000 small and mediumsized businesses in the U.S. through its proprietary technology, endtoend customized and multichannel products and superior customer service. The transaction enhances TSYS’ offering and position in the highgrowth areas of integrated payments, ecommerce and omnichannel services. As a result of the transaction, TSYS will be the 6th largest U.S acquirer based on net revenue, supporting more than 645,000 merchant outlets. TSYS expects the transaction to be accretive in the low double digits to adjusted EPS for the first twelvemonth period following closing, excluding onetime acquisitionrelated fees and expenses. TransFirst leads the market with its partnercentric distribution model supporting more than 1,300 integrated technology and referral partners in highgrowth areas that include Integrated Software Vendors (ISVs), healthcare, notforprofit, referral banks, associations and ecommerce. TransFirst has approximately 1,000 employees with offices throughout the U.S. M. Troy Woods, chairman, president and chief executive officer of TSYS, said, “TransFirst significantly increases our scale and opportunity within the highly attractive merchant space, and particularly the profitable and fastgrowing small and mediumsized business segment. With the added strength of TransFirst, TSYS will be uniquely positioned with significant scale and strength across issuer processing, merchant services and prepaid program management. I believe our ability to offer marketleading services through this distribution network and across the payments spectrum will be unmatched. I have every confidence that TransFirst’s strong leadership team, reputation and focus on outstanding customer service will further our pursuit to unlock opportunities in payments and deliver strong results for TSYS, our customers and shareholders over the longterm.” John Shlonsky, TransFirst president and chief executive officer, said, “TransFirst is excited about this transaction and the opportunities it will create. We believe the combination of our two organizations will form an even stronger platform for us to grow new sales, provide more robust solutions for our partners and merchants, and expand an already outstanding service model. We also see a strong cultural fit with TSYS and share their philosophy that people are at the center of payments. Together I’m convinced we will be a strong leader in an increasingly competitive payments market.” Click here to view video of Woods and Shlonsky discussing the transaction. Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Vista Equity Partners, said, "We are grateful to John and the TransFirst team for their strong partnership, during which time they created a true leader in payment solutions. We are proud of the company’s tremendous growth under our ownership and believe the combination with TSYS's merchant business will create a strong platform for accelerating TransFirst’s future growth trajectory."



Effective with the closing of the transaction, Mark Pyke, senior executive vice president and president of the TSYS Merchant segment, will be leaving TSYS after six years of service to pursue a new professional challenge in the payments industry. Mr. Shlonsky will assume Mark’s duties and responsibilities for the combined businesses at that time. Mr. Woods added, “During Mark’s tenure at TSYS, he has helped create a more focused strategy for our merchant business and developed a strong team with the expertise and passion to win. All of us at TSYS thank Mark for his contributions and we wish him the very best in his future pursuits.” The Board of Directors of TSYS has approved the transaction, which is expected to close in Q2 2016, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Bank of America Merrill Lynch and GCA Savvian Advisors, LLC are acting as financial advisors, First Annapolis Consulting is acting as strategic advisor and King & Spalding LLP is acting as legal advisor to TSYS. Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan are acting as financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis is acting as legal advisor to TransFirst and Vista. Conference Call TSYS and TransFirst will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET today, January 26, 2016, to discuss the transaction. Shareholders and other interested persons may listen to this conference call via simultaneous internet broadcast at www.tsys.com by clicking on the link under "Webcasts" on the homepage. A slide presentation is available for download at www.tsys.com or in the Investor Relations section, atinvestors.tsys.com. About TSYS At TSYS® (NYSE: TSS), we believe payments should revolve around people, not the other way around. We call this belief PeopleCentered Payments®. By putting people at the center of every decision we make, TSYS supports financial institutions, businesses and governments in more than 80 countries. Through NetSpend®, A TSYS Company, we empower consumers with the convenience, security, and freedom to be selfbanked. TSYS offers issuer services and merchant payment acceptance for credit, debit, prepaid, healthcare and business solutions. TSYS’ headquarters are located in Columbus, Ga., U.S.A., with local offices spread across the Americas, EMEA and AsiaPacific. TSYS is a member of The Civic 50 and was named one of the 2015 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere magazine. TSYS routinely posts all important information on its website. For more, please visit us at www.tsys.com. About TransFirst A leading provider of secure transaction processing services and payment enabling technologies, TransFirst offers innovative products and services designed with financial institution, independent sales organization, healthcare, ecommerce, integrated partners, government and merchant customers’ unique needs in mind. By collaborating with our customers and utilizing strong industry knowledge, TransFirst helps them grow their businesses. Founded in 1995, TransFirst continues to attain significant market share and worldclass expertise in growing and profitable industry segments. Built on a platform of personal service, customer commitment and flexible pricing, TransFirst is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, and has operations facilities in Aurora, Colorado; Broomfield, Colorado; Franklin, Tennessee; and Cypress, California. For additional information, visit TransFirst at www.transfirst.com. About Vista Equity Partners Vista Equity Partners is a U.S.based investment firm with offices in Austin, Chicago and San Francisco, with more than $14 billion in cumulative capital commitments. It currently invests in software, data and



technologybased organizations led by worldclass management teams with longterm perspective. Vista is a valueadded investor, contributing professional expertise and multilevel support that enables companies to realize their full potential. Vista’s investment approach is anchored by a sizable longterm capital base, experience in structuring technologyoriented transactions and proven management techniques that yield flexibility and opportunity in private equity investing. For more information, please visitwww.vistaequitypartners.com. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains “forwardlooking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forwardlooking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “should,” “plan,” “potential,” “will,” “could,” and similar expressions. Forwardlooking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about TSYS’ expected future operating results, the benefits of the proposed acquisition of TransFirst (including the expected impact of the acquisition on TSYS' Adjusted EPS and competitive position), the expected growth rate of the merchant solutions market, and the expected timing for closing the acquisition. These statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of TSYS' and TransFirst's management, as applicable, and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. We believe these forwardlooking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on any forwardlooking statements, which are based on current expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forwardlooking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forwardlooking statements, including our ability to achieve expected synergies and successfully complete the integration of TransFirst, events that could give rise to a termination of the stock purchase agreement for the acquisition or to the failure to receive any necessary approvals or financing for the acquisition, the outcome of any litigation related to the acquisition, the level of expenses and other charges related to the acquisition and related financing transactions, and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in TSYS’ filings with the SEC, including its 2014 Annual Report on Form 10K. There can be no assurance that the acquisition will be completed, or if it is completed, that it will be completed within the anticipated time period or that the expected benefits of the acquisition will be realized. We do not assume any obligation to update any forwardlooking statements as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.



Unifi Expands REPREVE Global Availability and Product Offerings Greensboro, N.C.

Unifi, Inc. (UFI: NYSE), through its subsidiary Unifi Textiles (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (UTSC), will expand global availability of REPREVE® recycled fiber with the assistance of KORTEKS, now a licensed manufacturer of REPREVE in Turkey, and Sun Chemical, now a distributor of REPREVE in Taiwan. These collaborations will greatly expand global distribution channels for REPREVE, helping to shorten lead times and broaden options anywhere in the world customers do business. UTSC will also debut REPREVE products with additional performance options at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show in Shanghai, China.

KORTEKS, based in Turkey, is the largest European fullyintegrated polyester continuous filament yarn manufacturer. KORTEKS will manufacture and sell REPREVE recycled fiber in Turkey. Established in 1957 and serving the fiber industry in Taiwan since 1970, Sun Chemical will be the only distributor of REPREVE fiber in Taiwan and will work to meet the growing demand for REPREVE in the area. “Globally expanding our REPREVE manufacturing capabilities highlights our commitment to the REPREVE brand and allows us to better serve our customers worldwide,” said Roger Berrier, president and chief operating officer of Unifi, Inc. “This expansion into new global markets underscores our dedication to remaining a leader in sustainable solutions and recycled products around the world.” In addition to expanding global availability, Unifi continues to increase the versatility and offerings in Asia and Europe of its flagship product, REPREVE, by combining more PVA performance benefits with sustainable options. UTSC will highlight several new product offerings at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show, including REPREVE with AUGUSTA® CL, which provides the natural look and feel of cotton and the superior performance of synthetics. UTSC will also debut a new, longer REPREVE staple fiber that is ideal for wool blends; REPREVE filament with cationicdyeable and dispersedyeable polyester blended for heather effects; and REPREVE with REFLEXX®, a high stretch fiber for improved fit, comfort and performance. The Company will continue to offer REPREVE with SORBTEK®, a moisturewicking management yarn, in both filament and staple fiber versions. “We are focused on providing our customers with ecofriendly products with the added performance benefits that consumers expect in products they wear and use every day,” said Ed Wickes, president of UTSC. “Our goal is to be a global resource for our customers no matter where they choose to do business.” To learn more about these and other products offered by UTSC, visit booth C67, 5.2 International Hall at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show in Shanghai, China, October 1315, 2015.



About Unifi: Unifi, Inc. is a multinational manufacturing company that produces and sells textured and other processed yarns designed to meet customer specifications, and premier valueadded (“PVA”) yarns with enhanced performance characteristics. Unifi maintains one of the textile industry’s most comprehensive polyester and nylon product offerings. Unifi enhances demand for its products, and helps others in creating a more effective textile industry supply chain, through the development and introduction of branded yarns that provide unique performance, comfort and aesthetic advantages. In addition to its flagship REPREVE® products – a family of ecofriendly yarns made from recycled materials – key Unifi brands include: SORBTEK®, REFLEXX®, AIO® – allinone performance yarns, SATURA®, AUGUSTA®, A.M.Y.®, MYNX® UV and MICROVISTA®. Unifi's yarns are readily found in the products of major brands in the apparel, hosiery, automotive, home furnishings, industrial and other enduse markets. For more information about Unifi, visit www.unifi.com; to learn more about REPREVE®, visit www.REPREVE.com. Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a diversified producer and processor of multifilament polyester and nylon textured yarns and related raw materials. The Company adds value to the supply chain and enhances consumer demand for its products through the development and introduction of branded yarns that provide unique performance, comfort and aesthetic advantages. Key Unifi brands include, but are not limited to: AIO® allinone performance yarns, SORBTEK®, A.M.Y.®, MYNX® UV, REPREVE®, REFLEXX®, MICROVISTA® and SATURA®. Unifi's yarns and brands are readily found in home furnishings, apparel, legwear, and sewing thread, as well as industrial, automotive, military, and medical applications. For more information about Unifi, visit www.unifi.com, or to learn more about REPREVE®, visit www.repreve.com.

Mobile Matters More For HighTech Online Shoppers, UPS Study Shows A strong majority of techsavvy consumers use mobile devices to shop, purchase and track packages, a recent UPS Pulse of the HighTech Online Shopper survey shows, and these customers demand a rich mobile experience from retailers. The study, conducted for UPS by comScore, showed that among mobile device users 69% of hightech shoppers purchased products on mobile devices, compared with 53% of nonhightech shoppers. And 70% of hightech shoppers used a retailer’s mobile app, compared with 55% of nonhightech shoppers. comScore defines a hightech shopper as someone who purchased online a hightech product like a computer or a mobile phone within the last three months. More than 2,000 shoppers participated in the study. At a time of rising online retail sales, these results underscore the importance of a strong online presence – especially mobile – to shoppers who purchase highvalue electronics online. “Hightech consumers, especially Millennials, appear to be comfortable shopping on any device,” said Dave Roegge, hightech marketing director at UPS. “These are sophisticated consumers, and we expect them to shop more online and across all devices. Retailers need to be ready to engage them online and on their own terms.” Despite their heightened interest in mobile shopping, however, hightech consumers see a lot of room for improvement in the experience. Eighty four percent reported being satisfied with their overall online shopping experience irrespective of device, but only 66% were satisfied with their shopping experience,



when using a smartphone to make a purchase. Some said it’s easier to use a PC keyboard and mouse than a smartphone to shop. Some also complained that they can’t get clear or large enough images on a mobile device. The survey also showed that:

69% of hightech shoppers researched products on a mobile device during a store visit vs. 54% of nonhightech shoppers

76% of hightech shoppers tracked delivery on a mobile device vs. 65% of nonhightech shoppers. Overall, the percentage of online consumers who use mobile or both mobile and PCs is on the rise. Other comScore data showed in July 2015 that nearly 80% of online shoppers used both PCs and mobile, up from 66% in September 2013. Eleven percent of online shoppers used mobile only, up from 8% in September 2013. Those who used desktop computers exclusively declined to 10% from 26%. The UPS Pulse of the HighTech Online Shopper survey also showed that hightechshoppers used alternative delivery options more than their nonhightech counterparts. Thirty seven percent of hightech consumers said they preferred product delivery to locations other than their homes. Among nonhightech consumers, however, 30% preferred delivery to locations other than their homes. Many UPS consumers prefer alternative delivery options to safeguard against theft of highvalue items. UPS addresses this consumer preference with two delivery programs: UPS My Choice® service and UPS Access Point™ locations. UPS My Choice service allows online shoppers to conveniently manage their residential deliveries. UPS Access Point locations offer convenient package pickup and drop off. The locations primarily are neighborhood stores with extended weekend or evening hours. UPS My Choice members can redirect packages to nearby UPS Access Point locations for free. Finally, the study showed hightech shoppers place a high value on a smooth returns process. Among the best returns practices identified were easytoprint return labels, quick turnaround on product exchanges and conveniently located stores for instore returns. Other topics covered in the survey include hightech shoppers’ instore shopping habits and their preference for free shipping. For more information on the UPS Pulse of the HighTech Online Shopper study, click here or visit https://www.pressroom.ups.com. About UPS UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found atLongitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS. About comScore comScore (NASDAQ: SCOR) is the crossplatform measurement company that precisely measures audiences, brands and consumer behavior everywhere. comScore completed its merger with Rentrak Corporation in January 2016 to create the new model for a dynamic, crossplatform world. Built on precision and innovation, our unmatched data footprint combines proprietary digital, TV and movie intelligence with vast demographic details to quantify consumers’ multiscreen behavior at massive scale. This approach helps media companies monetize their complete audiences and allows marketers to reach these audiences more effectively. With more than 3,200 clients and global footprint in more than 75 countries, comScore is delivering the future of measurement. For more information on comScore, please visit comscore.com.



VF Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2015 Earnings and Conference Call Date GREENSBORO, N.C. VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) plans to release its fourth quarter fiscal 2015 financial results on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at approximately 6:55 a.m. ET. Following the news release, VF management will host a conference call at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET to review results. The conference call will be broadcast live and accessible at www.vfc.com. A replay of the conference call will be available through Feb. 26, 2016 at the same location or via telephone at 8778705176 FREE (access code:1884533). About VF VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. The company’s highly diversified portfolio of 30 powerful brands spans numerous geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels, giving VF a unique industry position and the ability to create sustainable, longterm growth for our customers and shareholders. The company’s largest brands are The North Face®, Vans®, Timberland®, Wrangler®, Lee® and Nautica®. For more information, visit www.vfc.com.

Vulcan Announces Fourth Quarter Conference Call BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) will host its fourth quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET). Financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 will be released before the NYSE market opens on February 4. Logo http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090710/CL44887LOGO The Company invites investors and other interested parties to listen to the live webcast of the conference call at www.vulcanmaterials.com. To participate by phone, call 877.840.5321 FREE approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled start. For international calls, the number is 678.509.8772. The conference ID is 30296267. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the call at the Company's website. Vulcan Materials Company, a member of the S&P 500 index, is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates, and a major producer of other construction materials. For additional information about Vulcan, go to www.vulcanmaterials.com.



Watsco to Host Investor & Analyst Meeting Focused on Technology and Innovation MIAMI, FLORIDA – (BUSINESS WIRE), October 19, 2015 – Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today it will host an investor and analyst meeting on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the W South Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. by invitation only. The meeting’s theme is “Technology at Watsco.” Watsco has established itself as the leader in the HVAC distribution industry and has produced a 20% compounded annual totalreturn to shareholders over the last 25 years. Watsco is building on this growth and is actively increasing its investment in a number of scalable technologies. Longterm goals of Watsco’s strategy: – Enhance profitability and margins while generating increasing levels of cash flow. – Operate the most innovative suite of technologies available in the industry. – Create the industry’s deepest repository of information concerning customers, markets and products. – Accelerate sales growth and grow market share for supplier partners. – Extend Watsco’s reach into new geographies and additional sales channels. Since 2012, Watsco has added over 100 technology employees to design and launch these initiatives while achieving record levels of operating performance. The current annual runrate of technology related costs is approximately $20 million. Watsco’s leadership will discuss the stratiegic vision and opportunites that are being designed and implemented: Mobile Apps, ECommerce and Product Information – Enable customer engagement, technical assistance and sales using any mobile device 24/7/365. – Build the largest source of digitized HVAC product information (current dataenriched catalog includes over 300,000 SKUs with a goal of over 1 million). – Launch and iterate new functionality to drive adoption and use. Business Intelligence & Data Analytics – Provide intuitive data and analytics for better decision making to Watsco’s 700 P&L managers and an expanding number of other internal users (user group currently over 1,600). – Enhance customer service provided by a salesforce of over 1,000. – Tailor sales efforts from a better understanding of purchasing behaviors. Supply Chain Optimization – Increase fillrates to reduce missed sales. – Improve inventory turns (targeted inventory decrease of 20% or $150 million). – Reduce infrastructure costs (a current annual spend of approximately $160 million), including a 10% decrease in the 13 million square feet presently under lease. – Leverage longterm sales growth against a lower cost structure and expand margins. Enhance the Customer Experience – Create an omnichannel shopping experience across online, mobile devices and instore. – Revolutionize the fulfillment process to provide customers hours of additional productivity.



– Achieve greater efficiency for the 7+ million annual transactions with over 200,000 discrete purchasers. – Establish model stores to test and improve the process improvements outlined above, including enhanced product merchandising, inventory optimization, space planning and mobileenabled order fulfillment. A question and answer session will also be held to provide further insight into the presention. An audio webcast and presentation slides will be available on our website, http://www.watsco.com.

'Ohana Offers New OverTheCounter Benefit for its Medicaid Members KAPOLEI, Hawaii, and TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ 'Ohana Health Plan, a WellCare (NYSE: WCG) company, is now offering a $120 credit per family, per year, towards overthecounter (OTC) items as part of its Medicaid program benefits in Hawaii. The $10permonth benefit can be used to get more than 150 items that assist members with preventive health care – including vitamins, pain relievers, cold and allergy medicines, baby wipes and diapers.

The OTC items are mailed free of charge to 'Ohana Medicaid members' homes and can be ordered throughhttps://www.ohanahealthplan.com or 18888464262 FREE (TTY/TDD 18772476272 FREE). "We are committed to continually improving the benefits and services that we provide to our members to assist them in achieving and maintaining optimal health," said Wendy Morriarty, president of 'Ohana Health Plan. "By providing a monthly credit and an easy delivery system for overthe counter items, we are removing a potential barrier to the health and wellbeing of our members and their families." As of Sept. 30, 2015, 'Ohana Health Plan has more than 200 employees in Hawaii and serves approximately 60,000 members through its offices in Kapolei, Honolulu, Hilo and Kahului. About 'Ohana Health Plan 'Ohana Health Plan is offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc. WellCare provides managed care services targeted to governmentsponsored health care programs, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare. WellCare offers a variety of health plans for families, children, and the aged, blind and disabled, as well as prescription drug plans. The company serves approximately 3.8 million members nationwide as of Sept. 30, 2015. 'Ohana has been able to take WellCare's national experience and develop an 'Ohana care model that



addresses local members' health care and health coordination needs. As of Sept. 30, 2015, 'Ohana serves approximately 48,000 Medicaid members, 11,000 Medicare Advantage members, and 600 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan members in Hawaii. For more information about 'Ohana, please visit the company's website at www.ohanahealthplan.com.

Health Plans, Inc. hires Camille Reams to lead South Carolina expansion

Across the country employers are seeking innovative solutions for greater health care cost control and population risk management. Health Plans, Inc. (HPI) recently announced plans for national expansion and hired Camille Reams as Senior Vice President of Regional Markets, to lead the initial effort from HPI’s new office located in Greenville, SC. Prior to joining HPI, Camille served for three years as a leader of health and productivity for BMW, with responsibility for its North American Manufacturing division’s 5,000 plus employees where she lead the development, implementation and evaluation of sustainable health improvement strategies. She also served as a consultant to BMW’s other domestic and international locations. Before BMW, Camille worked for 20 years at Palmetto Health, a multihospital healthcare system in Columbia, South Carolina with over 10,000 employees. Her career there advanced to Corporate Director with responsibility for Corporate Occupational Medicine, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Imaging, Hospital Employee Health and workers’ compensation, and Employee Wellness. Camille graduated with a BA from the University of Mary HardinBaylor and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of South Carolina with an emphasis in Worksite Population Health. Camille’s primary responsibilities with HPI include strategic plan development and implementation, corporate integration, staff recruitment and retention, market lead and serving as a key resource and representative of HPI and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care with the business community, government authorities, and local legislators. Camille Reams can be reached at [email protected]. About Health Plans, Inc. Founded in 1981, Health Plans, Inc. (HPI) provides comprehensive thirdparty plan administration to employers, municipalities and TaftHarley plans. In 2005, HPI was acquired by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and now is the largest TPA in New England. HPI has become a leading TPA by offering customized, selffunded plans, combined with superior customer service, investment in the latest technology and reinsurance security. For more information, visit healthplansinc.com or call 8005327575 FREE.



Zep Inc. Moves Finance to the Cloud with Host Analytics Consumable Chemical Packaged Goods Leader Replaces Legacy Applications with Cloudbased Enterprise Performance Management Redwood City, CA, April 16, 2014 – Host Analytics, the leader in cloudbased Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), today announced that Zep Inc., a leading consumable chemical packaged goods company that manufactures a wide variety of high performance maintenance and cleaning products, is using Host Analytics to streamline its financial processes after migrating off of legacy onpremises Oracle Hyperion EPM applications. A case study detailing the company’s success with Host Analytics is now available here: http://ow.ly/vPD4h Zep Inc. chose Host Analytics after recognizing a need to upgrade its legacy planning and budgeting system, Hyperion Pillar. The company determined that an upgrade to its current onpremises system would involve significant costs and could take more than a year to deploy. With another budget cycle approaching, the Zep Inc. Finance team chose Host Analytics as a solution that the company could deploy quickly and with minimal disruption to its business. While deploying the Host Analytics Planning Cloud, the Zep Inc. team identified additional capabilities within their processes that could benefit from an upgrade, including their financial consolidation and reporting applications. Host Analytics was able to address those needs with their complete EPM suite that also includes close management, reporting and analytics. By having consolidated financial data in the same application as the planning data, the close process is streamlined. Analysts that would typically wait for hours to receive answers from accounting regarding specific transactional data, can now easily access that data and drill into the details in minutes. Host Analytics also automates the conversion of multiple currencies in the consolidation process, ultimately ensuring an efficient process and accurate numbers. The application from Host Analytics also helps the Zep Inc. Finance team to better meet its strategic corporate objectives. They are better able to drive accountability across the organization, and give the management team deeper insight into the business. “Host Analytics made it easy for us to move from our onpremises applications to a centralized, cloudbased system,” said Sydney Tucker, Director of Reporting at Zep Inc. “We’ve been able to upgrade our capabilities and become a more strategic resource for the business.” Cervello, a technology consulting company specializing in EPM and analytics, has worked with the team at Zep Inc. to evolve and expand the benefits delivered since the initial implementation. The experts at Cervello were able to understand Zep Inc.’s changing business needs and helped them realize both tactical and strategic benefits. “Oracle Hyperion Migrations present a great opportunity for organizations like Zep Inc.,” said Ron Baden, VP of Services at Host Analytics. “When our customers migrate to the Cloud, they don’t just get better product capabilities; we work with them to streamline existing processes in a way that can help transform the way Finance partners with the rest of the organization.” For more information on Host Analytics and the Migration Program, please visit: www.hostanalytics.com/migrationprogram Follow @host_analytics on Twitter and Suggested Tweets: TBD Click to Tweet: Zep Inc. moves Finance to the Cloud with Host Analytics http://ow.ly/vPuGK #epm @host_analytics @ZepInc Click to Tweet: New case study on Zep Inc.’s migration from Oracle Hyperion #epm to the Cloud with @host_analytics http://ow.ly/vPD4h About Host Analytics Host Analytics is the leader in cloudbased financial applications for planning, close management, reporting, and analytics. Host Analytics Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) customers benefit from improved business agility, lower total cost of ownership, faster time to value, increased security, and a faster pace of innovation compared to traditional onpremises alternatives. Worldclass companies like NEC, Burlington Coat Factory, and Sanmina trust Host Analytics to power their strategic financial processes. Host Analytics is a fastgrowing, private company backed by leading venture capitalists and is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices around the globe. For more information about Host Analytics, please visit



www.hostanalytics.com Become a fan of Host Analytics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HostAnalyticsInc Follow Host Analytics on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/hostanalyticsinc. Follow @host_analytics on Twitter About Zep Inc. Zep Inc., with fiscal year 2013 net sales of approximately $690 million, is a leading consumable chemical packaged goods company selling a wide variety of highperformance chemicals that help professionals and prosumers clean, maintain and protect their assets. We are focused on the attractive industry dynamics of the transportation market and the industrial maintenance and repair operation ("MRO") market, which together now comprise approximately 60% of our revenue with the balance derived from sales into the facilities maintenance vertical. We market these products and services under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep®, Zep Commercial®, Zep Professional®, Enforcer®, National Chemical™, Selig™, Misty®, Next Dimension™, Petro®, iChem®, TimeMist®, TimeWick™, MicrobeMax®, Country Vet®, Konk®, Original Bike Spirits®, Blue Coral®, Black Magic®, RainX®, Niagara National™, FC Forward Chemicals®, Rexodan®, Mykal™, and a number of private label brands. Founded in 1937, some of Zep Inc.'s brands have been in existence since 1896. Zep Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit our website at www.zepinc.com.


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