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CULVER CITY, Calif.
, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment,is set to take center stage at the the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) with an exciting lineup of panels featuring new trailers, behind-the-scenes insights, and technical deep dives. Join us at the Snail Games booth for exclusive announcements and firsthand access to our latest projects.

GDC Snail Games Panel Schedule (All times are local/Pacific time)

Wednesday March 19, 2025 | Booth S1149

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Ark: Survival Evolved 10 Year Celebration – First Look | Booth S1149

Be among the first to hear about how Snail Games plans to celebrate 10 years of ARK: Survival Evolved.

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM |For The Stars – Creating Living Worlds Using Game Design and Art | Booth S1149

Gain insight into how the For The Stars team is making this AAA open world universe come to life.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Bellwright – Our History: From Modding to Development | Booth S1149

Donkey Crew, the development team behind Bellwright explores their journey and what’s next for the game.

Thursday March 20, 2025

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Honeycomb: The World Beyond – “Technical Challenges in Implementing lively world of Sota7″  | Booth S1149

A showcase by Frozen Way, the developers of Honeycomb: The World Beyond will highlight unique game systems, created to make the world of Sota7 feel more alive.

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Robots at Midnight – Developer Journey; Finish Line Games  | Booth S1149

Developers, Finish Line Games, will explore the journey of Canadian game development from ideation to post-production, while offering a showcase of Robots at Midnight and a first peek behind the CPU.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Echoes of Elysium – Developer Journey; Loric Games| Booth S1149

This presentation will focus on Loric Games studio’s journey, from its formation to the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and how those experiences are shaping Echoes of Elysium.

Don’t miss these must-see panels and the opportunity to connect with the developers shaping the future of gaming. Exclusive one-on-one interviews and never-before-seen gameplay walkthroughs are available for media upon request

For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional details, please contact: [email protected]

For creators interested in collaborative opportunities, please reach out to [email protected] 

About Snail Games

Snail Games is a leading global developer and publisher, known for delivering innovative, immersive gaming experiences across a range of genres and platforms. With a legacy of technological innovation and a focus on community engagement, Snail Games is shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

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This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Snail’s presence at the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC), which will include an extensive lineup of exciting updates, including new content announcements, first-look reveals, including a first look at a new game being developed in house, at GDC, new partnerships to highlight Snail’s growth strategy and the notion that these panels are “must-see” and provide the opportunity to connect with the developers shaping the future of gaming. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed by the Company with the SEC on April 1, 2024 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC, including the Company’s Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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Redefining Traditional Broadcast Workflows, Harmonic’s VOS Media Software Reduces Costs and Streamlines Operations

SAN JOSE, Calif.
, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Weigel Broadcasting, a leading North American broadcaster, is simplifying video distribution with Harmonic’s VOS^® Media Software. Harmonic’s cloud-native software offers state-of-the-art playout-to-delivery capabilities, including ATSC 1.0 centralcasting, unlocking significant cost savings and greater efficiency for Weigel.

“As we continue to grow the number of stations we own and operate, we wanted a scalable, software-driven approach — not more racks of hardware,” said Kyle Walker, vice president of technology at Weigel Broadcasting. “With Harmonic’s end-to-end playout-to-delivery solution, we can easily add new stations by scaling compute power rather than piecing together stand-alone appliances. This has streamlined our workflows, increased efficiency and given us the flexibility for expansion without the complexities of a traditional broadcast infrastructure.”

Harmonic’s VOS Media Software improves cost efficiencies for Weigel with a fully software-based, end-to-end workflow for ingest, centralcasting, advanced playout and branding, encoding, transcoding, statistical multiplexing and distribution. A built-in user interface enables seamless playlist monitoring and automated channel delivery via the web without requiring a complex automation system. Designed to scale, VOS Media Software empowers Weigel to expand its station lineup at any time, depending on data center capacity. Weigel can also enhance its broadcast channels by leveraging advanced capabilities on VOS Media Software, such as delay-line, PSIP fetch, Nielsen watermarking, Dolby upmix and AI captioning integration.

“By adopting our cloud-native VOS Media Software, Weigel is at the forefront of innovation as one of the first broadcasters utilizing a next-generation playout-to-delivery solution,” said Gil Rudge, senior vice president, products and Americas sales, video business at Harmonic. “With advanced capabilities and support for ATSC, OTT and split signal all on one platform, Weigel is leveraging VOS Media Software to streamline operations and future-proof its video delivery.”

Harmonic will demonstrate its innovative cloud solutions at the 2025 NAB Show, April 6-9, in Las Vegas at booth W2821. Further information about Harmonic and the company’s solutions is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking via the industry’s first virtualized broadband solution, enabling operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to consumers’ homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com. 

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements concerning Harmonic’s business and the anticipated capabilities, advantages, reliability, efficiency, market acceptance, market growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products, services and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties more fully described in Harmonic’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Harmonic as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Harmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

About Weigel Broadcasting Co.
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated classic television network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I – Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel’s local stations include CBS, ABC, MeTV, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: www.weigelbroadcasting.com.

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TOKYO
, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TOYO Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: TOYO) (OTC:TOYWF) (“TOYO” or the “Company”), a solar solution company, is pleased to announce that it recently welcomed a delegation from Ethiopia’s Industrial Park Development Corporation (IPDC) and Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Japan and its facilities in Vietnam. The visit followed the delegation’s participation in the Japan-India- Africa Business Forum held in Japan on February 26, 2025.

TOYO is currently constructing a 2 GW solar cell manufacturing plant within Ethiopia’s IDPC industrial park. This plant is scheduled to commence production by the end of this month, further contributing to local economic development and job creation.

The meeting at TOYO’s headquarter in Japan and its facilities in Vietnam highlighted the potential for further collaboration in establishing a robust solar supply chain. TOYO’s expertise in solar cell manufacturing and sustainable manufacturing aligns with Ethiopia’s goals of enhancing its industrial infrastructure while promoting environmental sustainability.

“We are grateful for the Ethiopian government’s supportive business environment and commitment to renewable energy,” said Mr. Junsei Ryu, CEO and Chairman of TOYO. “The local authorities have been very responsive and proactive in resolving issues related to the building, fitting out, and logistics for our world-class facility. In addition, the access to abundant green power makes Ethiopia an excellent location for customers concerned with the total carbon footprint of their solar equipment. Our partnership has boosted our efficiency, aligned with our sustainability goals, and reinforced our confidence in Ethiopia as a hub for sustainable growth.”

“We highly value TOYO for its commitment to sustainable investments in Ethiopia, driving economic growth and supporting our climate change mitigation efforts,” said Mr. Feseha Yetagesu, CEO of IPDC. “We were very impressed with TOYO’s state-of-the-art and efficient facilities in Vietnam and we look forward to continued collaboration in building a greener future and fostering an environmentally conscious business environment.”

About TOYO Co., Ltd.

TOYO is a solar solutions company that is committed to becoming a full-service solar solutions provider in the global market, integrating the upstream production of wafers and silicon, midstream production of solar cells, downstream production of photovoltaic modules, and potentially other stages of the solar power supply chain. TOYO is well-positioned to produce high-quality solar cells at a competitive scale and cost.

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The forward-looking statements in this press release involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although TOYO believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, TOYO cautions you that these forward-looking statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. In addition, there are risks and uncertainties described in the documents filed by TOYO from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These filings may identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements in this press release.

TOYO cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this press release will prove to be accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to several risks and uncertainties, including, among others, the outcome of any potential litigation, government or regulatory proceedings, the sales performance of TOYO, and other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those included under the heading “Risk Factors” in the filings of TOYO with the SEC. There may be additional risks that TOYO does not presently know or that TOYO currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in these forward-looking statements. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent the views of TOYO as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause those views to change. However, while TOYO may update these forward-looking statements in the future, there is no current intention to do so except to the extent required by applicable law. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements to represent the views of TOYO as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Except as required by law, TOYO does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.

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Ultra-Pure, Ultra-Compact, and Engineered for the Ultimate Vaping Experience in Partnership with Raw Garden

LOS ANGELES
, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ispire Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: ISPR), a global leader in vape technology and precision dosing, announced it is setting a new benchmark in the cannabis vape industry with the launch of the Sprout™, an advanced all-in-one cannabis vapor device designed for purity, performance, and safety. Developed through a partnership with Raw Garden, Sprout™ is specifically designed to optimize the nuances and intricacies of sophisticated cannabis oil while eliminating common industry flaws like plastic degradation, clogged airflow and inconsistent heating—ensuring an experience as clean as the plant itself. Initially launching with Raw Garden, the Sprout™ technology is available to cannabis operators across the US.

Sprout™ is engineered with PA12, a terpene-safe material that withstands heat and preserves cannabis purity. Unlike conventional vapes, PA12 ensures a clean and untainted vaping experience. This innovation aligns with Ispire’s commitment to raising industry standards, prioritizing material safety, and putting consumer well-being first.

The year-long collaboration between Ispire and Raw Garden reflects a shared commitment to innovation and consumer safety. By co-developing the Sprout™, both companies ensured that every component was meticulously engineered to maximize the integrity of the cannabis experience.

“Raw Garden has always been about delivering the purest expression of the plant, and this collaboration with Ispire takes that commitment to the next level,” said Michael Wang, co-CEO of Ispire. “By integrating Raw Garden’s extracts with Ispire’s cutting-edge hardware, we’re providing consumers with a vaporizer that maximizes flavor and efficiency like never before.”

Key Features of Sprout™:

• Terpene-Safe Construction – Built with PA12, the all-in-one cannabis vape elevates the consumer experience by mitigating the impact of heat and preserving terpenes in oils from across the cannabis spectrum.
• Anti-Clog Overflow Chamber – Keeps airflow smooth, preventing blockages and wasted hits.
• Three Heat Modes – Low (2.0V), Medium (2.3V), and High (2.6V) for a customizable vaping experience.
• USB-C Rechargeable – No oil left behind; ensures full use of every drop.
• Compact and Discreet – Pocket-sized design (1.5″ x 2.25″) for easy portability.
• Dual Formulations – Available in Black Label™ Live Sauce for maximum flavor and Green Label™ Refined Live Resin for high potency.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Ispire. Their expertise in cutting-edge technology aligns perfectly with our shared commitment to doing right by consumers and driving meaningful innovation in this industry. Together, we’re shaping the future with forward-thinking solutions,” said Thomas Martin, CEO of Raw Garden.

“Purity in cannabis doesn’t stop at the oil—it extends to everything you use to consume it,” added Michael Wang. “With Sprout™, Ispire aims to redefine vape quality across the industry, and we invite other brands to adopt safer materials and improved technology, reinforcing a commitment to consumer-first innovation.”

Sprout™ will be available at rawgarden.farm/sprout and at select dispensaries in California, starting March 7, 2025 for more details, visit rawgarden.farm/sprout.

About Ispire Technology Inc.
Ispire is engaged in the research and development, design, commercialization, sales, marketing and distribution of branded e-cigarettes and cannabis vaping products. The Company’s operating subsidiaries own or license more than 400 patents worldwide. Ispire’s branded e-cigarette products are marketed under the Aspire name and are sold worldwide (except in the U.S., People’s Republic of China and Russia) primarily through its global distribution network. The Company also engages in original design manufacture (ODM) relationships with e-cigarette brands and retailers worldwide. The Company’s cannabis products are marketed under the Ispire brand name primarily on an ODM basis to other cannabis vapor companies. Ispire sells its cannabis vaping hardware in the US, Europe and South Africa and it recently commenced marketing activities and customer engagement in Canada and Latin America. For more information, visit www.ispiretechnology.com or follow Ispire on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

About Raw Garden:
Raw Garden has been the leading producer of clean cannabis in California for over fifteen years. Raw Garden products are made from 100% single source Cannabis flower – no additives, harsh chemicals, or artificial flavors – grown outdoors in sunny Central California. The company uses entirely organically-based and Clean Green-certified farming techniques and ECCO certified practices and upholds the highest standards of transparency with all lab results freely available at rawgarden.farm.

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World’s largest hotel franchisor recognized for third consecutive year

PARSIPPANY, N.J.
, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts was once again named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies^® by Ethisphere, honoring companies that demonstrate business integrity through robust ethics, compliance and governance practices.

This award marks the third consecutive year Wyndham has been recognized and fifth time overall.

“At Wyndham, we believe that you do well by doing good. That’s why our business decisions are driven by our values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring and Fun and our Count on Me service culture. By prioritizing our values in everything that we do, we’re delivering on our mission of making hotel travel possible for all while building pride for our team members, owners, partners and guests.”

– Paul Cash, general counsel and chief compliance officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

A Values Driven Culture
Wyndham and its team members are focused on fostering an inclusive global community that incorporates strong, ethical practices into everyday business activities. To deliver on this commitment, the Company offers robust training opportunities for corporate and managed hotel team members focused on topics like anti-corruption, ethics, unconscious bias, human rights and more. The Company also continues supporting industry organizations including American Hotel & Lodging Associations’ No Room for Trafficking Council.

“Congratulations to Wyndham for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies

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. Behind this honor is a true dedication and a commitment to advancing business integrity. This approach is good for business – employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process.”

– Erica Salmon Byrne, chief strategy officer and executive chair, Ethisphere

The World’s Most Ethical Companies^® assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient^®, which requires companies to provide 240+ different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; environmental and social impact; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by a panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year’s group of applicants. This process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify best-in-class ethics and compliance practices from organizations across industries and from around the world. The listed 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies^® Honorees outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025.

To view the full list of this year’s honorees, please visit the World’s Most Ethical Companies^® website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees. For more on Wyndham’s growing resume of workplace awards, and to learn more about its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.corporate.wyndhamhotels.com. 

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of franchised properties, with approximately 9,300 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents.  Through its network of approximately 903,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 25 hotel brands, including Super 8^®, Days Inn^®, Ramada^®, Microtel^®, La Quinta^®, Baymont^®, Wingate^®, AmericInn^®, ECHO Suites^®, Registry Collection Hotels^®, Trademark Collection^® and Wyndham^®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 114 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.

About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business success. Companies turn ethics, compliance, and culture into a business advantage by leveraging Ethisphere’s data-driven program and culture assessments featuring the latest guidance and the practices of hundreds of global organizations across the 8 pillars of an ethical culture, and 240+ ethics, compliance, social, and governance data points delivered through a proprietary software platform. Ethisphere also honors superior integrity programs through World’s Most Ethical Companies^® recognition, brings together a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and advances ethical business practices through the Global Ethics Summit, Ethisphere Magazine and the Ethicast podcast. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.

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Annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs

TEANECK, N.J.
, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH), today announced that it has received the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This prestigious award honors companies that demonstrate a commitment to ethical business practices through robust programs that positively impact employees, communities, and broader stakeholders as well as contributing to sustainable, long-term business growth.

In 2025, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 44 industries. The listed 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® Honorees outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025.

“Congratulations to Cognizant for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair. “Behind this honor is a true dedication and a commitment to advancing business integrity. This approach is good for business – employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process.”

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide more than 240 different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; environmental and social impact; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by a panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year’s group of applicants.

“Cognizant is proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the first time by Ethisphere,” said Ravi Kumar S, CEO at Cognizant. “This recognition is a testament to our dedication to ethics and integrity in everything we do and the deep responsibility we take in our work and the outcomes we deliver for our clients, company and community. Our values form the bedrock of our strong culture and have enabled us to differentiate Cognizant as a trusted partner and employer of choice.”

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business success. Companies turn ethics, compliance, and culture into a business advantage by leveraging Ethisphere’s data-driven program and culture assessments featuring the latest guidance and the practices of hundreds of global organizations across the 8 pillars of an ethical culture, and 240+ ethics, compliance, social, and governance data points delivered through a proprietary software platform. Ethisphere also honors superior integrity programs through World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition, brings together a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and advances ethical business practices through the Global Ethics Summit, Ethisphere Magazine and the Ethicast podcast. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.

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Only insurance company in the world to be on this list since its inception in 2007

COLUMBUS, Ga.
, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S. and the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of policies in force in Japan, was once again named by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, marking 2025 as the 19^th consecutive year on this esteemed list. This year, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 44 industries, and Aflac is the only insurance company in the world to appear on this list since the award’s inception in 2007.

“For the last 19 years Ethisphere has shone a bright light on the positive impact of being an ethical company, and I am honored that Aflac’s contributions have once again earned us a spot on their prestigious World’s Most Ethical Companies list,” said Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos. “As a company that values purpose-driven profits, we know that being an industry leader is not enough. We must adhere to core values that build the trust of consumers, investors, our employees and our valued sales teams, which we have done for nearly 70 years.”

Care is at Aflac’s core, and this long-standing, companywide dedication to purpose is shown through initiatives like its commitment to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with more than $187 million donated since 1995. Additionally, through its award-winning My Special Aflac Duck^® program, Aflac has given more than 35,000 robotic duck companions to children with cancer and sickle cell disease in the United States, Japan and Northern Ireland. The company also places a high priority on issues related to regulatory compliance and maintaining a well-trained workforce, with a strong commitment to its code of conduct to ensure employees work within the highest ethical standards.

“Congratulations to Aflac for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. Behind this honor is a true dedication and a commitment to advancing business integrity. This approach is good for business — employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair.

ETHICS AND PERFORMANCE: THE ETHICS PREMIUM

The listed 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® Honorees outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025.

METHODOLOGY AND SCORING
The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide 240-plus different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; environmental and social impact; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by our panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year’s group of applicants. This process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify best-in-class ethics and compliance practices from organizations across industries and from around the world.

HONOREES
To view the full list of this year’s honorees, please visit the World’s Most Ethical Companies website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

ABOUT ETHISPHERE
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business success. Companies turn ethics, compliance, and culture into a business advantage by leveraging Ethisphere’s data-driven program and culture assessments featuring the latest guidance and the practices of hundreds of global organizations across the 8 pillars of an ethical culture, and 240+ ethics, compliance, social, and governance data points delivered through a proprietary software platform. Ethisphere also honors superior integrity programs through World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition, brings together a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and advances ethical business practices through the Global Ethics Summit, Ethisphere Magazine and the Ethicast podcast. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.

ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED 
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL), a Fortune 500 company, has helped provide financial protection and peace of mind for nearly seven decades to millions of policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. In the U.S., Aflac is the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products.¹ In Japan, Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of policies in force. The company takes pride in being there for its policyholders when they need us most, as well as being included in the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 19 consecutive years (2025) and Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 24 years (2025). In addition, the company became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2021 and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (2024) for 11 years. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn’t cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability at investors.aflac.com under “Sustainability.”

¹ LIMRA 2023 U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report 

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Jon Sullivan, 706-763-4813 or [email protected]
Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young, 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or [email protected]

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DETROIT
, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), (NYSE: AXL) will participate in the Wolfe Research Virtual Autos Summit on March 18. 

AAM is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at 11:40 a.m. ET. The live webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations page on AAM’s website (www.aam.com). A replay of the webcast will be available following the event.

About AAM
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit, MI, with over 75 facilities in 16 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit aam.com.

Our presentation may contain “forward-looking” statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties described in our most recent filings on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and actual results may differ materially. Our presentation may also include certain non-GAAP financial measures. Information regarding these non-GAAP measures, as well as a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to GAAP financial information, is available on AAM’s website.

For more information:

Investor Contact:


David H. Lim

Head of Investor Relations
(313) 758-2006
[email protected]

Media Contact:


Christopher M. Son

Vice President, Marketing & Communications
(313) 758-4814
[email protected]

Or visit the AAM website at www.aam.com.

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