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Skechers Wins Outdoor Footwear Brand of the Year and Accessory Brand of the Year at the 2022 Footwear Industry Awards

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Skechers USA Ltd., a subsidiary of Skechers USA, Inc., has been named Outdoor Footwear Brand of the Year and Accessory Brand of the Year at the 2022 Footwear Industry Awards.

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  • Skechers USA Ltd., a subsidiary of Skechers USA, Inc., has been named Outdoor Footwear Brand of the Year and Accessory Brand of the Year at the 2022 Footwear Industry Awards.
  • Skechers has been a fixture at the Footwear Industry Awards over the years thanks to support from all of our UK retail partners, said David Weinberg, chief operating officer of Skechers.
  • Additionally, the recognition for our accessories illustrates the strength of Skechers as a complete lifestyle brand beyond our footwear and apparel businesses.
  • Skechers received numerous Footwear Industry Awards in past years, including Brand of the Year in 2015, 2016, and 2017.

GOODYEAR EXPANDS ITS ELECTRIC VEHICLE TIRE PORTFOLIO WITH NEW ALL-SEASON AND ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE OPTIONS FOR ITS ELECTRICDRIVE™ TIRE LINE

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay ahead of growing demand in the electric vehicle (EV) market, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has launched the all-new Goodyear ElectricDrive all-season tire and two new sizes for its ultra-high performance tire, the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay ahead of growing demand in the electric vehicle (EV) market, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has launched the all-new Goodyear ElectricDrive all-season tire and two new sizes for its ultra-high performance tire, the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT.
  • With the addition of four new sizes to its EV tire lineup, Goodyear ElectricDrive is now a fit for 44% more battery electric vehicles operating in the U.S. today*.
  • Additionally, Goodyear launched two new sizes for its ElectricDrive GT tire that was originally introduced in December 2021.
  • To learn more about the new Goodyear ElectricDrive and ElectricDrive GT, both of which are available nationwide, visit www.goodyear.com or contact your local Goodyear authorized dealer.

Titan Introduces Industry-First Ultimate Flex Technology™ at Farm Progress 2022

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

QUINCY, Ill., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan International, Inc. (Titan) is excited to introduce its newest tire technology, Ultimate Flex Technology™ (UFT™), at Farm Progress 2022. Initially available for sprayer applications, the latest innovation combines the elements of conventional, Increased Flexion (IF) and Very High Flexion (VF) tires to create a universal solution.  Titan UFT tires will allow farmers to quickly replace any sprayer tire without having to worry about what other standard, IF, or VF tires are on the other wheel positions.  It is also going to allow dealers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce quantities and complexities in their inventory.

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  • QUINCY, Ill., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan International, Inc. (Titan) is excited to introduce its newest tire technology, Ultimate Flex Technology (UFT), at Farm Progress 2022.
  • It is also going to allow dealers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce quantities and complexities in their inventory.
  • "We wanted to create a simple solution for farmers, dealers and OEMs," said Scott Sloan, Ag Product Manager, Titan.
  • In the United States, the company produces two distinct tire brands Goodyear Farm Tires and Titan Tires.

USW Members Ratify Agreements with Goodyear, Bridgestone and Michelin-BF Goodrich

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

They join roughly 4,000 unionized workers at Bridgestone locations in Akron; Des Moines, Iowa; Bloomington, Ill.; Russellville, Ark.

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  • They join roughly 4,000 unionized workers at Bridgestone locations in Akron; Des Moines, Iowa; Bloomington, Ill.; Russellville, Ark.
  • ; LaVergne and Morrison, Tenn., and 1,800 USW represented Michelin-BF Goodrich employees in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Fort Wayne, Ind., who ratified contracts on August 19, 2022.
  • USW International President Thomas M. Conway said that workers won meaningful economic and contract language improvements in the agreements, which were ratified by an overwhelming majority of members across the three employers.
  • The contracts with Goodyear and Bridgestone set terms for four years, while the Michelin-BF Goodrich agreement is set to expire after three.

SHOCKING THE PERFORMANCE WORLD: THE 576-HP KIA EV6 GT DEBUTS AT MONTEREY CAR WEEK

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Friday, August 19, 2022

MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kia America revealed the 576-hp EV6 GT performance crossover for the first time in North America at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. The presence of the EV6 GT alongside supercars from around the world during the annual Monterey Car Week celebrations solidifies Kia's place among the fastest and most sophisticated players.

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  • The presence of the EV6 GT alongside supercars from around the world during the annual Monterey Car Week celebrations solidifies Kia's place among the fastest and most sophisticated players.
  • The arrival of the EV6 GT, the most powerful Kia production vehicle yet produced, marks a new era for electrification and the Kia brand.
  • Based on the award-winning E-GMP modular platform, the EV6 GT elevates the discourse and expands the limits surrounding electric performance vehicles.
  • The EV6 GT raises the threshold of performance for the already potent EV6 lineup, with a dual-motor e-AWD powertrain that sends power to all four wheels.

Allied Esports Entertainment Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AESE) (the Company or AESE), a global esports entertainment company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, as well as an update on key business initiatives.

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  • Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AESE) (the Company or AESE), a global esports entertainment company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, as well as an update on key business initiatives.
  • Revenues: Total revenues of $1.2 million increased 40% for the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021.
  • Costs and expenses: Despite a second quarter 2022 impairment charge on digital assets (cryptocurrency) of $0.2 million and a $0.3 million increase in in-person and multiplatform content expenses directly associated with the growth in second quarter 2022 revenues, total costs and expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were $4.8 million, a decrease of 5% compared to the second quarter of 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss was $2.7 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared to a loss of $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2021.

GOODYEAR TO ANNOUNCE SECOND QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) will report second quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, Aug. 5,to be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) will report second quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, Aug. 5,to be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
  • Prior to the commencement of the call, the company will post the financial and other related information that will be presented on its investor relations website: http://investor.goodyear.com .
  • Investors, members of the media and other interested persons can access the conference call on the website or via telephone by calling either (877) 830-2596 or (785) 424-1744 before 8:25 a.m.and providing the conference ID "Goodyear."
  • For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .

L3Harris Elects Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Finance VP Christina L. Zamarro to Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) today announced that Christina L. Zamarro, Vice President, Finance and Treasurer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has been elected to its Board of Directors.

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  • L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) today announced that Christina L. Zamarro, Vice President, Finance and Treasurer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has been elected to its Board of Directors.
  • Christina is a strong finance leader with experience in strategy, business operations, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and international transactions, said Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and CEO.
  • Additionally, Zamarro led the companys $2.8 billion acquisition and financing of Cooper Tire in 2021.
  • I am excited to join L3Harris Board of Directors as the company continues its strategy to rapidly introduce innovative new technologies and to help transform the defense industry both domestically and internationally, said Zamarro.

Goodyear Joins Lockheed Martin to Commercialize Lunar Mobility

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) supplied essential products for NASA's Apollo program, including the Apollo 11 mission which landed on the Moon 53 years ago today. The company will continue that tradition—focusing on lunar vehicle tires—by joining Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) in its development of a lunar mobility vehicle.

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  • The company will continue that traditionfocusing on lunar vehicle tiresby joining Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) in its development of a lunar mobility vehicle .
  • Since Apollo, Goodyear continued innovating alongside NASA to advance designs for a lunar vehicle tire.
  • Goodyear brings its vast expertise in a mission-critical component to traverse the lunar surface, tires.
  • Goodyear is drawing from its advanced airless tire technology used on Earth with micro-mobility, autonomous shuttles and passenger vehicles, to advance lunar mobility and withstand the challenging conditions on the Moon.

Spartech Announces Three New Team Members

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

ST. LOUIS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members.

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  • ST. LOUIS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members.
  • "Jess, Mario, and Larry are all talented individuals who are valuable additions to the Spartech team," said Spartech CEO John Inks.
  • "Their collective experience and leadership expertise will help us continue to serve as a reliable and responsive partner to our valued customers."
  • Sekely will be working remotely but traveling on a regular basis to all of the locations in the Spartech network.