NYSE:WM

WM and Dow Rollout First Major Residential Plastic Film Recycling Program in the U.S.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

According to The Recycling Partnership, currently, only 1.9% of U.S. households1 have access to curbside plastic film recycling, which is the plastic material with the lowest overall recycling rate.

Key Points: 
  • According to The Recycling Partnership, currently, only 1.9% of U.S. households1 have access to curbside plastic film recycling, which is the plastic material with the lowest overall recycling rate.
  • We see tremendous untapped potential to recycle and reuse plastic film, which many of our residential customers struggle to properly dispose."
  • WM expects to invest over $800 million through 2025 to improve and enhance recycling infrastructure, including specialized technology that will allow WM to sort plastic films.
  • WM will lead the collection and processing for the film recycling pilots and continue to identify film recycling opportunities across the U.S. By 2025, film recycling through WM is expected to reach 8% of U.S. households.

WM Announces Cash Dividend

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

WM (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share payable Dec. 16, 2022 to stockholders of record on Dec. 2, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • WM (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share payable Dec. 16, 2022 to stockholders of record on Dec. 2, 2022.
  • WM ( WM.com ) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider.
  • Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity.
  • To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

WASTE MANAGEMENT ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Waste Management, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Waste Management have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.

Key Points: 
  • Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Waste Management have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
  • The Merger was conditioned upon an Advanced Disposal Systems, Inc shareholder vote and obtaining antitrust clearance from regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ").
  • On May 14, 2019, Waste Management, Inc. issued $4 billion worth of senior notes in a public offering to finance Waste Management's acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services.
  • In the Notes prospectus, Waste Management represented that the "Merger will close by the first quarter of 2020."

WM Sets Date for Third Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call

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Friday, September 30, 2022

WM (NYSE: WM) announced that it will release third quarter 2022 financial results before the opening of the market on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

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  • WM (NYSE: WM) announced that it will release third quarter 2022 financial results before the opening of the market on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
  • Following the release, WM will host its investor conference call at 10 a.m.
  • Listeners can access a live audio webcast of the conference call by visiting investors.wm.com and selecting Events & Presentations from the website menu.
  • Participants who will be dialing in for the conference call should register to obtain their dial in and passcode details.

WM to Acquire Controlling Interest in Avangard Innovative's U.S. Business

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WM (NYSE:WM) today announced that it has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Avangard Innovative's U.S. business, which will operate as Natura PCR – an independent company expected to scale and grow recycling capacity to produce an estimated 400 million pounds per year of post-consumer resin (PCR) in five years. Through Natura PCR, WM expects to deliver new recycling capabilities for its customers and provide circular solutions for films and clear plastic wrap used commercially, such as plastic stretch wrap for pallets, furniture film, grocery bags and potentially shrink wrap around food and beverage containers.

Key Points: 
  • "WM's controlling interest in Natura PCR positions us to grow and scale rapidly in the emerging PCR space," said Jim Fish, president and CEO, WM.
  • Dow has also been working with Avangard Innovative since early 2020, purchasing the company's PCR pellets to produce REVOLOOP, Dow's product line with PCR content.
  • With 30 years of experience, Avangard Innovative offers full-service waste management and recycling optimization solutions at all levels of the process.
  • WM assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, circumstances or developments or otherwise.

WM to Acquire Controlling Interest in Avangard Innovative's U.S. Business

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WM (NYSE:WM) today announced that it has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Avangard Innovative's U.S. business, which will operate as Natura PCR – an independent company expected to scale and grow recycling capacity to produce an estimated 400 million pounds per year of post-consumer resin (PCR) in five years. Through Natura PCR, WM expects to deliver new recycling capabilities for its customers and provide circular solutions for films and clear plastic wrap used commercially, such as plastic stretch wrap for pallets, furniture film, grocery bags and potentially shrink wrap around food and beverage containers.

Key Points: 
  • "WM's controlling interest in Natura PCR positions us to grow and scale rapidly in the emerging PCR space," said Jim Fish, president and CEO, WM.
  • Leading materials science company, Dow , has been working with WM to help increase the recycling rate of plastics and create sustainable solutions in packaging, infrastructure and consumer applications.
  • Dow has also been working with Avangard Innovative since early 2020, purchasing the company's PCR pellets to produce REVOLOOP, Dow's product line with PCR content.
  • WM assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, circumstances or developments or otherwise.

WM Announces Cash Dividend

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Monday, August 22, 2022

WM (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share payable Sept. 23, 2022 to stockholders of record on Sept. 9, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • WM (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share payable Sept. 23, 2022 to stockholders of record on Sept. 9, 2022.
  • WM ( WM.com ) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider.
  • Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity.
  • To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. (NYSE: WM) CLASS ACTION ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM)

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Monday, August 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased certain redeemable senior notes (the “Notes”) of Waste Management, Inc. (“WM” or the “Company”) (NYSE: WM) between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The Notes include the following senior redeemable notes issued by WM in May 2019: (i) 2.95% Senior Notes due 2024; (ii) 3.20% Senior Notes due 2026; (iii) 3.45% Senior Notes due 2029; and (iv) 4.00% Senior Notes due 2039. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Points: 
  • If so, please visit Waste Management, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or [email protected] to discuss your rights.
  • The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, (212) 779-1414.

WM FINAL DEADLINE TODAY: ROSEN, RESPECTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Waste Management, Inc. Investors With Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important August 8 Deadline in Securities Class Action – WM

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Monday, August 8, 2022

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Waste Management class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6891 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.

Key Points: 
  • WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Waste Management class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6891 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.
  • 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017.