Service Corporation International Partners With TAPS

$250,000 Partnership Will Support Survivors of Military Loss

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HOUSTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Service Corporation International, (SCI), North America’s largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, and its brand, Dignity Memorial®, have partnered with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to support individuals grieving the loss of a military loved one. SCI will become an official partner of TAPS with a $250,000 contribution, which will provide valuable support programs and materials to help survivors cope with grief and loss.

Our Dignity Memorial associates are committed to supporting military families in our communities and appropriately honoring their sacrifices and service to our Country.

“Our Dignity Memorial associates are committed to supporting military families in our communities and appropriately honoring their sacrifices and service to our Country,” said SCI Chief Operating Officer Jay Waring. “Our partnership with TAPS is an extension of that commitment as we work together to help survivors of military and veteran loss through their grief journey.”

Bonnie Carroll, TAPS Founder and President, added, “TAPS is honored to be partnering with SCI to support our military survivors. The entire organization has shown their dedication to honoring the lives of those who have served and died for our country’s freedoms by caring for the families they loved and left behind.”

SCI and Dignity Memorial’s commitment to honoring those who serve encompasses several programs and initiatives, including:  

  • The Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, founded in 2000, ensures honorable and dignified burials for qualifying homeless or indigent veterans.
  • Affinity partnerships with certain veterans organizations offer discounted packages on arrangements.
  • We Honor Veterans, a program committed to working with local hospices and community organizations, meets the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families.

Since 1994, TAPS has provided support and hope around the clock through a national peer support network, grief counseling services and support groups – all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. TAPS also provides a variety of programs to survivors worldwide, as well as resources for grief professionals to better serve the military and veteran communities.


About Dignity Memorial®

The Dignity Memorial® network of more than 2,000 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is North America’s most trusted resource for funeral and memorialization services. Dignity Memorial providers offer an unmatched combination of products and locations serving families with care, integrity, respect and service excellence to celebrate each life like no other. For more information, visit www.dignitymemorial.com.


About Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America’s leading provider of deathcare products and services. At December 31, 2020, we owned and operated 1,470 funeral service locations and 483 cemeteries (of which 297 are combination locations) in 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.  Through our businesses, we market the Dignity Memorial® brand, which offers assurance of quality, value, caring service, and exceptional customer satisfaction.  For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit our website at www.sci-corp.com.  For more information about Dignity Memorial®, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.

As used herein, “Service Corporation International” and “SCI” refer to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies. 


About TAPS:

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national organization providing compassionate care for the families of America’s fallen military heroes and has offered support to more than 100,000 surviving family members of our fallen military and their caregivers since 1994. TAPS provides peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, case work assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been affected by a death in the Armed Forces. Services are provided free of charge. For more information go to www.taps.org or call the toll-free TAPS resource and information helpline at 1.800.959.TAPS (8277).

Contact: SCI Media Line, 713-525-5235
[email protected]

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CleanSpark Announces Launch of Underwritten Public Offering

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SALT LAKE CITY, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK) (“CleanSpark”), a diversified software, services, and bitcoin mining company, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock.  The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

Offering to Support Bitcoin Operation Expansion

H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

CleanSpark intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, if completed, for working capital and general corporate purposes, including infrastructure expansion, the acquisition of additional cryptocurrency miners and further development of its mVoult product lines, as well as acquisitions or strategic investments in complimentary businesses, products, services, or technologies.

An automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 relating to the securities being offered was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 15, 2021, which became effective upon filing.  The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus that form a part of the automatic shelf registration statement.  Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the proposed offering, when available, may be obtained from H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, 430 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (646) 975-6996.  Before you invest, you should read the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus and the other documents that CleanSpark has filed with the SEC for more complete information about CleanSpark and the proposed offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About CleanSpark:

CleanSpark, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is in the business of providing advanced software and controls technology solutions to solve modern energy challenges.  CleanSpark has a suite of software solutions that provide end-to-end microgrid energy modeling, energy market communications, and energy management solutions.  CleanSpark’s offerings consist of intelligent energy monitoring and controls, intelligent microgrid design software, middleware communications protocols for the energy industry, energy system engineering, custom hardware solutions, microgrid installation and implementation services, traditional data center services and software consulting services.

The Company and its subsidiaries also own and operate a fleet of Bitcoin miners at its facility outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s public offering and other statement regarding the expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions and strategies of the Company.  The Company has tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “expect,” “target,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “should,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “goal” and similar terms and phrases, but such words, terms and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.  Actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, without limitation, risks that the proposed offering is not completed due to market conditions, failure to satisfy the conditions to closing of the offering or other factors and other risks described in the Company’s prior press releases and in its filings with the SEC, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the proposed offering and any other filings with the SEC.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release (including any forward-looking statements contained herein) to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.  Furthermore, the Company cannot guarantee future results, events, levels of activity, performance, projections or achievements.

Contact – Investor Relations:

CleanSpark Inc.
Investor Relations
(801)-244-4405

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Midwest Holding Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 Results

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LINCOLN, Neb., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Midwest Holding Inc. (“Midwest”) (NASDAQ: “MDWT”), today announced financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Midwest’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results and management commentary can be found by accessing the Stakeholder Letter posted to the company’s investor relations website at https://ir.midwestholding.com.

Midwest will host a conference call and earnings webcast to discuss the results today, Monday, March 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the live audio webcast, please visit the Events & Presentations page of the Midwest Holding Investor Relations website at https://ir.midwestholding.com.

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
Please register using the following link to receive conference call access details via email:
https://www.incommglobalevents.com/registration/client/6993/midwest-holding-inc-q42020/   

WEBCAST DETAILS
Use this link to access the audience view of the webcast:
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3031855/C66A671B64E3CDEB9083A1CBF9FF8408  

A replay of the webcast will be made available after the call on the Investor Relations page of the company’s website at https://ir.midwestholding.com.

About Midwest Holding Inc.

Midwest Holding Inc. is a rapidly growing, technology-enabled, services-oriented annuity platform. Midwest designs and develops in-demand annuity products that are distributed through independent distribution channels, to a large and growing demographic of U.S. retirees. Midwest originates, manages and transfers these annuities through reinsurance arrangements to asset managers and other third-party investors, who are actively seeking these financially attractive products. Midwest also provides the operational and regulatory infrastructure and expertise to enable asset managers and third-party investors to form, capitalize and manage their own reinsurance capital vehicles.

Contacts

For more information, please visit www.midwestholding.com

Investor contact: [email protected]

Media inquiries: [email protected]

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First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund and First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund Announce Changes to Non-Fundamental Investment Policies

First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund and First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund Announce Changes to Non-Fundamental Investment Policies

WHEATON, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) and First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund(NYSE: FEO)(the “Funds”) announced today that their Board of Trustees has approved changes to the Funds’ non-fundamental investment policies as described herein.

Each of the Funds will revise its investment policies to add the following:

  • The Fund may invest up to 10% of its Managed Assets in forward foreign exchange contracts (both deliverable and non-deliverable).

Under the new policy, each Fund may use forward foreign exchange contracts for purposes of hedging or to gain investment exposure to certain foreign currencies. The remaining investment policies of the Funds will remain unchanged, including the policy providing that the Funds may invest only up to 5% of their respective Managed Assets in non-deliverable forward foreign exchange contracts. The Funds anticipate that the changes to their investment policies will be implemented on or around May 24, 2021.

FAM is a diversified, closed-end management investment company which commenced investment operations in November 2004. FAM’s primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, FAM seeks capital appreciation.

FEO is a diversified, closed-end management investment company which commenced investment operations in August 2006. FEO’s investment objective is to provide a high level of total return.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”), the Fund’s investment advisor, is a federally registered investment advisor. FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. (“FTP”), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services. FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $179 billion as of February 28, 2021 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts. FTA is the supervisor of the First Trust unit investment trusts, while FTP is the sponsor. FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units. FTA and FTP are based in Wheaton, Illinois.

Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc. (“ASII”) serves as the Funds’ investment sub-advisor. ASII is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Life Aberdeen plc. Aberdeen Standard Investments is the brand name for the asset management group of Standard Life Aberdeen plc, managing approximately $624 billion in assets as of December 31, 2020, for a range of pension funds, financial institutions, investment trusts, unit trusts, offshore funds, charities and private clients.

The Funds’ daily closing New York Stock Exchange prices and net asset values per share as well as other information, including information relating to the Funds’ investment objectives and policies, risk considerations and expenses, can be found at www.ftportfolios.com or by calling 1-800-988-5891.

First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund or First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund

Press Inquiries: Jane Doyle, 630-765-8775

Analyst Inquiries: Jeff Margolin, 630-915-6784

Broker Inquiries: Jeff Margolin, 630-915-6784

KEYWORDS: United States North America Illinois

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Professional Services Finance

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RPM to Announce Fiscal 2021 Third-Quarter Results on April 7, 2021

RPM to Announce Fiscal 2021 Third-Quarter Results on April 7, 2021

MEDINA, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced today that it will release its financial results for the fiscal 2021 third-quarter ended February 28, 2021 before the stock market opens on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The results will be issued via newswire and will also be available on the RPM website at www.RPMinc.com.

Management will host a conference call to discuss the results beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT the same day. The call can be accessed via webcast at www.RPMinc.com/Investors/Presentations-Webcasts/ or by dialing 833-323-0996 or 236-712-2462 for international callers. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The call, which will last approximately one hour, will be open to the public, but only financial analysts will be permitted to ask questions. The media and all other participants will be in a listen-only mode.

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available from approximately 1:00 p.m. EDT on April 7, 2021 until 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 14, 2021. The replay can be accessed by dialing 800-585-8367 or 416-621-4642 for international callers. The access code is 7494873. The call also will be available both live and for replay, and as a written transcript, via the RPM website at www.RPMinc.com.

About RPM

RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company operates across four reportable segments: consumer, construction products, performance coatings and specialty products. RPM has a diverse portfolio with hundreds of market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, Day-Glo, Legend Brands, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco and Dryvit. From homes and workplaces, to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. The company employs approximately 14,600 individuals worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to learn more.

For more information, contact Russell L. Gordon, vice president and chief financial officer, at 330-273-5090 or [email protected].

Russell L. Gordon, vice president and chief financial officer

330-273-5090

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Ohio

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Other Manufacturing Commercial Building & Real Estate Construction & Property Chemicals/Plastics Home Goods Manufacturing Building Systems Retail Residential Building & Real Estate

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Hess Midstream LP to Participate in Scotia Howard Weil Energy Conference

Hess Midstream LP to Participate in Scotia Howard Weil Energy Conference

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Hess Midstream LP (NYSE: HESM) (“Hess Midstream”) announced today that Jonathan Stein, Chief Financial Officer, and Jennifer Gordon, Vice President, Investor Relations, will meet with investors on March 24, 2021 at the Scotia Howard Weil Energy Conference.

A presentation has been posted in the “Investors” section of the Hess Midstream website at www.hessmidstream.com.

About Hess Midstream

Hess Midstream is a fee-based, growth-oriented, midstream company that owns, operates, develops and acquires a diverse set of midstream assets to provide services to Hess and third-party customers. Hess Midstream owns oil, gas and produced water handling assets that are primarily located in the Bakken and Three Forks Shale plays in the Williston Basin area of North Dakota. More information is available at www.hessmidstream.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Generally, the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “predict,” “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and current projections or expectations. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in the filings made by Hess Midstream with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available to the public. Hess Midstream undertakes no obligation to, and does not intend to, update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Investor Contact:

Jennifer Gordon

(212) 536-8244

Media Contact:

Robert Young

(713) 496-6076

KEYWORDS: United States North America Texas

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Oil/Gas Energy

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Gulf Island Announces Date for Fourth Quarter 2020 Results and Conference Call

HOUSTON, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (“Gulf Island” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GIFI) will report fourth quarter 2020 results after the market close on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Gulf Island management will hold a conference call on Monday, March 29, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the Company’s financial results.

The call will be available by webcast and can be accessed on Gulf Island’s website at http://www.gulfisland.com. Participants may also join the call by calling 1.866.248.8441 and requesting the “Gulf Island” conference call. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website for seven days after the call.

About Gulf Island

Gulf Island is a leading fabricator of complex steel structures, modules and marine vessels, and a provider of project management, hookup, commissioning, repair, maintenance and civil construction services. The Company’s customers include U.S. and international energy producers; refining, petrochemical, LNG, industrial, power and marine operators; EPC companies; and certain agencies of the U.S. government. The Company operates and manages its business through two operating divisions: Fabrication & Services and Shipyard, with its corporate headquarters located in Houston, Texas and operating facilities located in Houma, Jennings and Lake Charles, Louisiana. For more information on the Company, visit Gulf Island’s website at www.gulfisland.com.

Company Information 
   
Richard W. Heo Westley S. Stockton
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
713.714.6100 713.714.6100



Sterling Bancorp Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock

PEARL RIVER, N.Y., March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sterling Bancorp (NYSE: STL), the parent company of Sterling National Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $16.25 per share ($0.40625 per each depositary share) on its 6.50% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred stock (NYSE: STLPRA). The dividend is payable on April 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as of March 26, 2021.

About Sterling Bancorp

Sterling Bancorp, whose principal subsidiary is Sterling National Bank, specializes in the delivery of service and solutions to business owners, their families and consumers within the communities we serve through teams of dedicated and experienced relationship managers. Sterling National Bank offers a complete line of commercial, business, and consumer banking products and services. For more information, visit the Sterling Bancorp website at www.sterlingbancorp.com.

STERLING BANCORP CONTACT:  
Emlen Harmon, Senior Managing Director
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Investor Relations
 
212.309.7646  

Sterling Bancorp  
Two Blue Hill Plaza, Second Floor
Pearl River, NY 10965

T 845.369.8040
F 845.369.8255

http://www.sterlingbancorp.com



Par Pacific Announces Public Offering of Common Stock

HOUSTON, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR) (“Par Pacific”) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock. The Company expects to grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 750,000 shares of common stock from the Company.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes, including repaying indebtedness, capital expenditures and funding working capital.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are acting as joint lead bookrunners for the offering. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

The offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and became effective February 15, 2019. The offering will be made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, copies of which may be obtained on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the joint lead bookrunners will arrange to send you the preliminary prospectus supplement and related base prospectus if you request them by contacting:

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC  
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions  
1155 Long Island Avenue  
Edgewood, New York 11717  
Collect telephone: 1-212-834-4533  
Email at [email protected]   
   
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC  
Attn: Prospectus Department  
200 West Street  
New York, New York 10282  
Telephone: 866-471-2526  
Facsimile: 212-902-9316  
Email: [email protected]   

This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.


About Par Pacific

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR), headquartered in Houston, Texas, owns and operates market-leading energy, infrastructure and retail businesses.  Par Pacific’s strategy is to acquire and develop businesses in logistically complex markets.  Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000-bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations.  In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 60,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems, and 33 retail locations.  Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado.   More information is available at www.parpacific.com.


Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain “forward-looking 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, which are intended to qualify for the “safe harbor” from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Additionally, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends, and uncertainties. Par Pacific cannot provide assurances that the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based will prove to have been correct. Should one of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements, and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of this date. Additionally, significant uncertainties remain with respect to COVID-19 and its economic effects. Due to the unpredictable and unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, Par Pacific cannot identify all potential risks to, and impacts on, its business, including the ultimate adverse economic impact to its results of operations, financial position and liquidity. However, the adverse impact of COVID-19 on Par Pacific has been and will likely continue to be material. There can be no guarantee that the operational and financial measures that Par Pacific has taken, and may take in the future, will be fully effective. Par Pacific does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Par Pacific further expressly disclaims any written or oral statements made by a third party regarding the subject matter of this news release.

Contact 
Ashimi Patel
Senior Manager, Investor Relations
(832) 916-3355
[email protected] 



U. S. Steel Congratulates Eugene B. Sperling on His Appointment to Biden Administration

U. S. Steel Congratulates Eugene B. Sperling on His Appointment to Biden Administration

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) congratulated Eugene B. Sperling for his appointment to the Biden Administration, and thanked him for his contributions as a member of the company’s Board of Directors.

“Gene Sperling has provided superb economic and strategic insight during his tenure on U. S. Steel’s Board,” U. S. Steel Chairman of the Board David S. Sutherland said. “While we will miss having him on our board, we know the American people will benefit from the capabilities he brings to his position at the White House.”

“We think President Biden made an outstanding selection with Gene Sperling,” added U. S. Steel President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Burritt. “We wish Gene great success in these endeavors for our Nation and thank him for his many contributions to U. S. Steel as a member of our Board.”

Sperling was elected to the Board in July 2017. Previously, he served as Director of the National Economic Council (NEC) and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy in the White House under President Clinton from 1997 to 2001, and under President Obama from 2011 to 2014, becoming the first individual to hold both positions under two presidents. Sperling stepped down from the Board to take his position as White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator in The White House.

Founded in 1901, the United States Steel Corporation is a Fortune 250 company and a leading steel producer. Together with its subsidiary Big River Steel and an unwavering focus on safety, the company’s customer-centric Best of BothSM world-competitive integrated and mini mill technology strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3™ advanced high-strength steel. The company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 26.2 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.

John O. Ambler

U. S. Steel

Vice President Corporate Communications

T – (412) 433-2407

E – [email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Pennsylvania

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Public Policy/Government White House/Federal Government Manufacturing Steel

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