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Amplify Energy Update on Southern California Oil Sheen

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Monday, March 11, 2024

HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify Energy Corp. (“Amplify,” the “Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) (NYSE: AMPY) continues to monitor the status of the oil sheen reported on March 7, 2024, off the coast of Huntington Beach, California.

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  • HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify Energy Corp. (“Amplify,” the “Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) (NYSE: AMPY) continues to monitor the status of the oil sheen reported on March 7, 2024, off the coast of Huntington Beach, California.
  • Amplify has the following updates to report:
    Amplify remains confident that the sheen is not related to our operations.
  • While Amplify reported a minor discharge of produced water from Platform Elly that occurred on the morning of March 8th, U.S. Coast Guard/Unified Command reported over the weekend that, “the characteristics of the produced water from Platform Elly do not align with what was observed from the sheen.
  • We continue to cooperate with the Unified Command, U.S. Coast Guard and other relevant authorities and provide support in any way we can.

TRU Simulation Awarded the Multi-Engine Training System Ground Based Training System Contract

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Friday, March 1, 2024

TRU Simulation announced today the company has been awarded the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) contract by Naval Air Warfare Center – Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD).

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  • TRU Simulation announced today the company has been awarded the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) contract by Naval Air Warfare Center – Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229824322/en/
    TRU Simulation Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) (Photo: Business Wire)
    TRU Simulation + Training Inc., an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc. , is a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company that designs, manufactures and delivers high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for civil and defense customers.
  • “We are honored the U.S. Navy has selected TRU Simulation to fulfill its modeling and simulation training needs by leveraging TRU’s history of building high-fidelity training devices,” said Jerry Messaris, vice president and general manager, TRU Simulation.
  • The TRU Simulation team is pleased to support them in this mission.”
    The contract was awarded through a full and open competition.

HEPCO Capital Management, LLC Acquires Leading Lifeguard Uniform Business, Original Watermen

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

HEPCO Capital Management, LLC ("HEPCO"), a family investment firm founded and operated by Jonathan and Edward Cohen, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Original Watermen, Inc. (“Watermen”), an industry-leading supplier of men’s, women’s, and junior lifeguard uniforms.

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  • HEPCO Capital Management, LLC ("HEPCO"), a family investment firm founded and operated by Jonathan and Edward Cohen, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Original Watermen, Inc. (“Watermen”), an industry-leading supplier of men’s, women’s, and junior lifeguard uniforms.
  • The brand has an unmatched reputation and is widely considered the gold standard within the US lifeguard industry.
  • Today, Watermen outfits thousands of organizations including a majority of all beach lifeguard and beach patrol organizations nationwide as well as state, county, and city lifeguard and fire agencies.
  • HEPCO is partnering with Daniel Levine, a seasoned executive from the surf, outdoor, and lifestyle apparel industry, to grow and expand the core Watermen lifeguard uniform business and its portfolio of consumer lifestyle brands.

Westwood One Presents Super Bowl LVIII Game-Day Coverage With an All-Pro Broadcast Team

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

 NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One, America’s largest audio network and the official network audio broadcast partner of the National Football League (NFL), will present comprehensive live coverage and play-by-play of Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11, 2024, when the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs meet the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Super Bowl LVIII will be the 51st time Westwood One will broadcast America’s biggest sporting event.

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  • Super Bowl LVIII will be the 51st time Westwood One will broadcast America’s biggest sporting event.
  • Kevin Harlan will handle play-by-play duties for the Super Bowl for the 14th straight year, with Super Bowl XXXIV MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner returning for the sixth consecutive year as lead analyst.
  • Dean Blandino will also join the radio broadcast booth as rules analyst for this year’s Super Bowl.
  • ET Super Bowl LVIII Game Broadcast with Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner, Dean Blandino, Laura Okmin, Mike Golic, Scott Graham, and Devin McCourty
    Listeners can hear Westwood One’s Super Bowl LVIII coverage on approximately 600 terrestrial radio stations nationwide as well as on westwoodonesports.com , SiriusXM, NFL+ and via the NFL App.

BIRDON STRENGTHENS PORTFOLIO WITH ACQUISITION OF METAL SHARK BOATS SHIPYARD

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Monday, February 5, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On 31 January 2023, Birdon America Inc. acquired Metal Shark Boats' 32-acre shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On 31 January 2023, Birdon America Inc. acquired Metal Shark Boats' 32-acre shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
  • This acquisition brings a fully developed shipyard into Birdon's growing portfolio of facilities throughout the US and will allow us to provide a further range of shipbuilding and repair services.
  • As part of the acquisition, Metal Shark's existing workforce will transfer to Birdon and will continue to execute the current order book of repair work.
  • The shipyard is situated just minutes from the Intracoastal Waterway with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.

Getmyboat Partners with Mariners Learning System to Expand Commitment to Safety

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Preventing accidents on the water is critical, and the best way to keep everyone safe is to expand access to captained boat charters.

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  • Preventing accidents on the water is critical, and the best way to keep everyone safe is to expand access to captained boat charters.
  • As the largest provider of boating experiences, Getmyboat champions captained boat charters, significantly expanding the accessibility and safety of boating.
  • The strategic alliance with Mariners Learning System allows Getmyboat to offer discounted captain’s training online, providing owners with access to top-notch education on Bareboat safety, and licensing resources for topics such as Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV).
  • "At Getmyboat, safety has always been our top priority and our goal is to exceed even the robust USCG requirements," said Doug Bird, Vice President of Sales at Getmyboat.

Crowley Vessels and Crews Recognized for Environmental Achievement

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) recognized 85 Crowley vessels and their crews for a cumulative 782 years of safe environmental practices and operations.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) recognized 85 Crowley vessels and their crews for a cumulative 782 years of safe environmental practices and operations.
  • The Environmental Achievement Awards, presented annually by the CSA, commend vessels and mariners that demonstrate an outstanding safety record with no reportable spills, no U.S. Coast Guard environmental citations or other pollution incidents.
  • The Crowley-owned and -managed vessels recognized by the CSA span diverse categories, including tugs, barges, containerships, tank vessels and company-managed government ships operating globally.
  • "We are thrilled to be recognized once again for our safety and environmental stewardship," said Peter Sutton, vice president of health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) and operations integrity for Crowley Shipping.

Java Experts Unite to Champion Enterprise Java in Virtual Payara Conference

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Monday, November 13, 2023

This event is dedicated to driving innovation in Jakarta EE, the advanced extension of Java specifications designed for enterprise-level applications.

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  • This event is dedicated to driving innovation in Jakarta EE, the advanced extension of Java specifications designed for enterprise-level applications.
  • The day-long program is unique in catering to all levels of Java knowledge, with a focus on educating JAVA professionals and business leaders about the power and potential of Jakarta EE.
  • Payara CEO and Founder, Steve Millidge, and a Project Lead on Jakarta EE, emphasized: "Bringing together the global Java community at the Virtual Payara Conference is a testament to our commitment to fostering innovation within enterprise Java.
  • The event will feature testimonials from Payara Platform customers, such as CDL, sharing their migration journey from WebLogic to the Payara Platform.

STEMBoard Elevates Clare Boyle to Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STEMBoard, a leading technology solutions provider, announced the appointment of Clare Boyle to the role of Chief of Operating Officer (COO).

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STEMBoard, a leading technology solutions provider, announced the appointment of Clare Boyle to the role of Chief of Operating Officer (COO).
  • "I could not be more pleased with our selection as STEMBoard's 1st COO in the company's 10-year history," said Aisha Bowe, Founder and CEO of STEMBoard.
  • "I am deeply honored to take on this new role as Chief of Operating Officer at STEMBoard," said Clare Boyle.
  • Prior to STEMBoard, Clare held leadership roles of increasing responsibility in large and small defense firms managing portfolios within the Pentagon, US Navy, and US Coast Guard.

Appian Names 2023 Public Sector Partner Award Winners

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's Appian Government conference , Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) announced the winners of its 2023 Public Sector Partner Impact and Excellence Awards.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's Appian Government conference , Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) announced the winners of its 2023 Public Sector Partner Impact and Excellence Awards.
  • These annual awards celebrate Appian partners for delivering innovation, transformation, and value to public sector organizations using the Appian Platform for AI-powered, end-to-end process automation.
  • Appian recognizes partners for delivering innovation and value to public sector organizations using the Appian Platform.
  • Here are this year's winners:
    Deloitte, an Elite Partner to Appian and recipient of Appian's top partner award, is recognized with the Transformation Award for driving large-scale transformation across the Public Sector.