WINONA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST), a global leader in supply chain solutions and industrial distribution, has entered into an agreement to form a multi-year partnership with the Edmonton Oilers. The agreement makes Fastenal the preferred MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) supply partner of Rogers Place, reflecting Fastenal’s growing partnership with the NHL and its Clubs.

Fastenal has been working with the Oilers at Rogers Place since 2024. With the new agreement, they will supply the arena with a broad range of MRO products needed to maintain a world-class fan experience – from tools and fasteners to janitorial and sanitation supplies. Fastenal is also implementing additional Fastenal Managed Inventory Technology (FMIT), including cloud-connected FASTVend^® and FASTBin^® devices, to help the arena’s maintenance and janitorial staff operate more efficiently.

As part of the agreement, Fastenal will have an enhanced presence during Oilers television broadcasts, as well as a dasherboard at Rogers Place during Oilers games.

“As the official MRO sponsor of the NHL, we’re able to take a strategic approach with inventory demand, ensuring arena readiness and operational excellence,” says Greg Mees, Fastenal’s regional vice president overseeing Western Canada. “We’re thrilled to bring this expertise to Rogers Place.”

“They have an amazing facility, and we’re excited to outfit it with state-of-the-art Fastenal solutions and services,” added Dmitriy Lipes, Fastenal’s local district manager. “Being located in Edmonton, we take a lot of pride in serving such a historic team. We’re proud to partner on and off the ice.”

Through Fastenal’s national sponsorship of the NHL, the League, its Clubs, and arenas can all take advantage of FMIT, digital solutions, and our branch network to strengthen the supply chain and streamline their operations.

About Fastenal

With approximately 1,600 branch locations spanning 25 countries, Fastenal supplies a broad offering of fasteners, safety products, metal cutting products, and other industrial supplies to customers engaged in manufacturing, construction, warehouse and storage, data centers, wholesale, and federal, state, and local government. By investing in local experts and inventory, customer-facing technology, wide-ranging services, and best-in-class sourcing and logistics, we offer a unique combination of capabilities to help our customers reduce cost, risk, and scalability constraints in their global supply chains. This “high-touch, high-tech” approach is reflected in our tagline, Where Industry Meets Innovation™.

Additional information regarding Fastenal is available on our website at www.fastenal.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as anticipate, believe, should, estimate, expect, intend, may, will, plan, goal, project, hope, trend, target, opportunity, and similar words or expressions, or by references to typical outcomes. Fastenal’s operational goals, partnerships, projects, plans, pace, aspirations, commitments, and strategies are long-term and aspirational and by their nature include forward-looking statements. As such, no forward looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including those described in Fastenal’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Fastenal undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements

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Contacts

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jennifer Harnisch

Marketing Strategist

507.453.8259

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Dray Schreiber

Accounting Manager

507.313.7324

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$SRU.UN #CapitalMarkets–SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres” or the “Trust”) (TSX:SRU.UN) announced today that it has closed its previously announced private placement of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 3.599% Series AC senior unsecured debentures and $250 million aggregate principal amount of 4.318% Series AD senior unsecured debentures. The Series AC debentures will mature on June 12, 2029 and the Series AD debentures will mature on June 12, 2032. The debentures were offered on an agency basis by a syndicate of agents led by Scotiabank, CIBC Capital Markets, Desjardins Securities, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities as joint bookrunners, and National Bank Financial, Mizuho Securities, BMO Capital Markets and Beacon Securities as co-managers. Morningstar DBRS has provided SmartCentres with a credit rating of BBB with a stable trend relating to the debentures.

The net proceeds to SmartCentres from the sale of the Series AC debentures and Series AD debentures will be used to refinance existing debt, including the repayment of its $350 million Series X senior unsecured debentures due December 16, 2025, the repayment of its revolving credit line and certain mortgages, and for general corporate purposes.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in any jurisdiction. The debentures offered have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and state securities laws. Accordingly, the debentures may not be offered or sold to U.S. persons except pursuant to applicable exemptions from registration requirements.

About SmartCentres

SmartCentres is one of Canada’s largest fully integrated REITs, with a best-in-class and growing mixed-use portfolio featuring 197 strategically located properties in communities across the country. SmartCentres has approximately $12.0 billion in assets consisting of income producing value-oriented retail, purpose-built rental, first-class office and self-storage properties. SmartCentres owns 35.6 million square feet of leasable space with 98.6% in place and committed occupancy, on 3,500 acres of owned land across Canada.

Certain statements in this Press Release are “forward-looking statements” that reflect management’s expectations regarding the Trust’s future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. More specifically, certain statements including, but not limited to, statements related to the anticipated use of proceeds of the offering, and statements that contain words such as “could”, “should”, “can”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “may” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, constitute “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements are presented for the purpose of assisting the Trust’s Unitholders and financial analysts in understanding the Trust’s operating environment and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management.

However, such forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including risks associated with potential acquisitions not being completed or not being completed on the contemplated terms, public health crises, real property ownership and development, debt and equity financing for development, interest and financing costs, construction and development risks, and the ability to obtain commercial and municipal consents for development. These risks and others are more fully discussed under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” and elsewhere in SmartCentres’ most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis, as well as under the heading “Risk Factors” in SmartCentres’ most recent annual information form. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release are based on what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, SmartCentres cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These forward-looking statements are made as at the date of this Press Release and SmartCentres assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances unless otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.

Material factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making an estimate set out in the forward-looking information may include, but are not limited to: a stable retail environment; a continuing trend toward land use intensification, including residential development in urban markets and continued growth along transportation nodes; access to equity and debt capital markets to fund, at acceptable costs, future capital requirements and to enable our refinancing of debts as they mature; that requisite consents for development will be obtained in the ordinary course, construction and permitting costs consistent with the past year and recent inflation trends.

Contacts

For more information, please visit www.smartcentres.com or contact:

Mitchell Goldhar

Executive Chairman and CEO

(905) 326-6400 ext. 7674

mgoldhar@smartcentres.com

Peter Slan

Chief Financial Officer

(905) 326-6400 ext. 7571

pslan@smartcentres.com

• MSREI and GSA partnership secures one of the largest student housing transactions globally this year, aligning with the partnership’s growth strategy in the United States.

• A unique off-market portfolio acquisition consisting of 6,200 beds across eight assets near top-ranking universities.
• Strengthens the partnership’s market position in the United States, now with a portfolio of 50 properties across 23 states and nearly 24,000 beds.
• Yugo appointed as manager – adding value through operational scale, expertise and unparalleled student experiences.

NEW YORK & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (“MSREI”), and Global Student Accommodation (“GSA”), the global leader in student housing, have completed the acquisition of a portfolio of eight student housing assets in Tier 1 U.S. university markets from a joint venture between a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”) and Landmark Properties (“Landmark”). This transaction is valued at more than $1 billion.

This unique opportunity was off-market and is one of the year’s largest single transactions in the sector in the U.S. and globally. It is a strategic move for the MSREI and GSA partnership, to further curate a diverse portfolio of high-quality assets across the United States, the world’s largest student university market with 20 million students.

The acquired assets are located in prime university cities across seven states and cater to students at top ranked universities including, the University of Virginia, University of Florida, Texas A&M, and Penn State University. The quality of the assets and their proximity to campus is unrivalled and is reflected in nearly 100% occupancy across the 6,200-bed portfolio.

The acquisition also marks the MSREI and GSA partnership entering new markets in Virginia, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, while significantly expanding its presence in established markets such as Texas, Florida, Oregon, and North Carolina. Through its partnership MSREI’s and GSA’s U.S. portfolio now extends to 50 properties across 36 cities in 23 states and nearly 24,000 beds.

Nicholas Porter, Chief Executive Officer at The Dot Group, commented:

“GSA, as part of the Dot Group, further expands its market position with its partner Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (“MSREI”), representing another pivotal step forward in its U.S. strategy.

This acquisition is testament to the depth of our global teams, our access to unique opportunities and the strength of our institutional relationships in the United States and globally. An off-market portfolio of this size and quality is rare and demonstrates our experience and expertise in the student housing market.

Yugo, the leading U.S. and global student housing operator, will manage and rebrand the newly acquired assets, creating further scale and operational excellence with enhanced student experiences across the portfolio.”

Will Milam, Head of U.S. Investments at Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing commented:

“This student housing portfolio fully aligns with our strategy to acquire high-quality, resilient assets in prime locations. We are pleased to partner with GSA to strengthen our market position to capture the ongoing demand for student housing in some of the country’s top university markets.”

About Global Student Accommodation

Global Student Accommodation (GSA) is a leader in real estate asset management within the student housing sector. GSA has an unrivalled international presence, which stretches across 11 countries with assets in over 80 of the world’s leading educational cities. It manages $8 billion of AUM and has flagship offices in New York and London.

GSA is part of The Dot Group (“Dot”), the global leader in student living. Dot invests, develops, owns, manages and digitally connects students world-wide and is here to shape a better future for students. Since creating a new vision for student living over 35 years ago, Dot has been continuously evolving through its pioneering, purposeful and positive approach.

For further information please visit: www.gsagroup.com

About Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) is the global private real estate investment management business of Morgan Stanley. One of the most active property investors in the world for over three decades, MSREI employs a patient, disciplined approach through global value-add / opportunistic and regional core / core-plus real estate investment strategies. With 17 offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, regional teams of dedicated real estate professionals combine a unique global perspective with local presence and significant transaction execution expertise. MSREI currently manages $54 billion of gross real estate assets worldwide on behalf of its clients.

About Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has approximately 1,400 investment professionals around the world and $1.8 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2025. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im.

About Yugo

Yugo is the first global student housing brand and operator redefining student living on a global scale and bringing next-level experiences to student life and beyond. We’re not just about housing — we’re about creating vibrant, sustainable, and supportive spaces where students can thrive.

Yugo’s leading management approach draws on over 30 years of experience to efficiently operate student spaces at scale, expand into new markets, and create value for our partners through enhanced student experiences. Yugo forms part of The Dot Group and includes over 280 student living spaces in 14 countries, and has nearly 160,000 students calling Yugo home in 2025 in more than 120 of the world’s top educational cities.

For further information please visit: www.yugo.com

Contacts

Media contacts:
Alyson Barnes – Morgan Stanley
+1 212 762-0514

alyson.barnes@morganstanley.com

Sorrel Basher – Global Student Accommodation (GSA)
+44 7494 771 051

sorrel.basher@gsagroup.com

Jana Flanagan – The Dot Group
+971 5699 11999

jflanagan@thedotgroup.com

SANTA ANA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, announced today the company has earned the 2026 Military Friendly^® Employer award, which celebrates an organization’s comprehensive efforts in creating an inclusive workplace environment and providing meaningful opportunities for military-affiliated individuals to thrive and succeed.

“Hiring and supporting the careers of service members, veterans and their family members is a core element of how we find talented, driven people,” said Mark Seaton, chief executive officer of First American Financial Corporation. “We have the utmost respect for their military service and find their experience prepares them well to contribute to our world-class culture and help us deliver for our customers.”

Institutions earning the Military Friendly Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey of more than 1,200 companies. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of its ability to meet thresholds for recruitment, new-hire retention, employee turnover, and promotion and advancement of veterans and military employees.

“Earning the Military Friendly designation is more than a badge; it’s a reflection of deep-rooted values and strategic foresight. These organizations don’t just open doors for veterans, spouses, and service members; they build pathways for lasting impact,” Kayla Lopez, vice president of memberships at Military Friendly. “Their commitment isn’t performative; it’s transformative. It’s proof that honoring military talent is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.”

Additional Workplace Culture Recognition

Earlier this year, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work^® and Fortune Magazine for the tenth consecutive year, and recognized as one of the 2025 PEOPLE^® Companies that Care. In October, First American marked a decade as one of the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™. First American was also named one of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune for the ninth year in a row in September. Additionally, First American earned a top score of 100 on the 2023-2024 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for LGBTQ+ workplace equality, marking the sixth time First American has earned top marks in the CEI.

The company’s Canadian subsidiary, FCT, has been named by Great Place to Work to the “Best Workplaces™ in Canada – 1000+ Employees” list for the past 11 years. In 2024, the company was also recognized on the list of Best Workplaces™ for Women for the sixth time.

In 2024, First American’s Indian subsidiary, FAI, was named one of India’s Best Companies to Work for the third consecutive year and earned a spot on India’s Best Workplaces for Women list (large companies) for the fifth year in a row.

About First American

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 135 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. With total revenue of $6.1 billion in 2024, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2025, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work^® and Fortune Magazine for the tenth consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

About Military Friendly^®

Military Friendly is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,900 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly designation annually. Military Friendly, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Marcus Ginnaty

Corporate Communications

First American Financial Corporation

714-250-3298

Investor Contact:
Craig Barberio

Investor Relations

First American Financial Corporation

714-250-5214

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bin There Dump That Niagara Region is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Silver in the Waste Bin Rental – Home, Builders & Contractors category in the 2025 CommunityVotes Niagara Region Awards.

This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional dumpster rental solutions, backed by Residential Friendly service and a trusted local presence. The Bin There Dump That team serves homeowners, contractors and builders across the Niagara Region.

This accolade reflects the local community’s confidence in Bin There Dump That’s ability to provide a hassle-free, reliable rental experience. From driveway-friendly dumpster placement and same-day drop-off to transparent pricing and friendly service, the Silver award is a testament to the consistent performance and customer-centric approach the company takes.

A Message from the Team

“We are honoured to be recognized by our community in the CommunityVotes 2025 program,” said Tom Davies, Franchise Owner of Bin There Dump That Niagara Region. “This award isn’t just about us, it’s a thank-you to the homeowners, contractors and builders who trust us with their clean-ups, renovations and projects big and small. We’ll continue to raise the bar, offering convenient, driveway-friendly dumpsters with a smile and paying attention to the local needs of the Niagara Region.”

About Bin There Dump That Niagara

Bin There Dump That is renowned for its Residential Friendly dumpster rental service, designed for driveways, neighbourhoods and home renovation projects. The Niagara Region location offers reliable, fast drop-offs, clean and well-maintained bins, and a customer-first approach for homeowners, builders and contractors alike. For more information, visit www.bintheredumpthat.com/niagara-region-bin-rentals.

Contacts

Tom Davies

Bin There Dump That – Niagara Region

Phone: 289-271-1827

Email: niagara@bintheredumpthat.com
Website: www.bintheredumpthat.com/niagara-region-bin-rentals

STACKT’s sixth annual Holiday Hills returns bigger than ever – with larger-than-life installations, Santa Claus programming, a towering Christmas tree, new winter patio pop-ups, and 38 days of nostalgic holiday magic – all free to experience.

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Holiday Hills returns to STACKT market from November 14 to December 28, transforming two city blocks into a nostalgic winter wonderland. More than 250,000 guests will rediscover holiday traditions, spark new memories, and experience festive magic in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Holiday Hills will debut a refreshed look inspired by the charm of holiday traditions. From nostalgic treats, to vintage-inspired cocktails, and classic movies, the market will be transformed into a winter wonderland where your favourite holiday traditions come alive.

Holiday Hills 2025 Highlights:

• Holiday Installations & Signature Moments: Step into a larger than life festive scene at Holiday Hills, where nostalgic-inspired displays, oversized inflatable installations, and sparkling evergreen moments set the stage. From twinkling heritage-style décor, to a 120 foot immersive light tunnel and storybook patios to the nostalgic scent of chestnuts roasting on-site, Holiday Hills transforms STACKT into a real-life holiday postcard.
• Festive Eats & Mixology Experiences: Warm up with signature seasonal cocktails, winter patio pop-ups, and festive menu moments highlighted by the first-ever Speakeasy Espresso Martini Bar. Across the site, expect comfort favourites from STACKT’s residents including handmade pasta from Sundays Pasta Lab, empanadas from the newest food resident Las Muns, and timeless sliders from Mondays Off, plus share-worthy hot-chocolate flights made for peak holiday socials.
• Immersive Programming: The festival launches with collaborative programming alongside The Original Santa Claus Parade including Santa himself onsite opening weekend and a festive pre-parade celebration featuring marching bands and holiday performances in November. From there, six weeks of daily programming bring Holiday Hills to life: a large outdoor curling zone, oversized holiday photo moments, Community Days every Wednesday, Family Funday Sundays, and Live Festive Fridays with seasonal sounds and performances. Guests can enjoy gingerbread workshops, nostalgic game nights, hands-on workshops, surprise Elf-on-the-Shelf contests, and more pop-up experiences all with the goal of delivering joyful, accessible experiences.
• Holiday Market & Brand Pop-Ups: Over the course of the festival, 100+ businesses will pop up at Holiday Hills, blending beloved local shops, small-batch makers, seasonal pop-ups, and standout brand activations. Guests can shop for handcrafted gifts, enjoy exclusive holiday drops, sample the latest from brands, and explore a rotating lineup of creative storefronts and sponsor experiences.

“At STACKT, the magic happens when small businesses and major brands share the same stage,” said Jessica Lynch, Vice President at STACKT. “Our goal for Holiday Hills is to bring people together through experiences that spark joy, build community, and drive real economic impact. With more than 75% of our programming free to the public, we’re creating an environment where local entrepreneurs can grow, global brands can connect authentically, and everyone is invited to explore, shop, and celebrate without barriers this holiday season.”

Key Festival Details:

• Where: STACKT market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
• When: November 14th – December 28th (closed on Mondays)
• Admission: FREE
• Festival Hours: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Officially opens to the public at 4:00 PM on November 14th.

For more information, visit http://www.stacktmarket.com/holiday-hills or follow on Instagram @stacktmarket.

ABOUT STACKT

STACKT creates award-winning and innovative ecosystems that drive a new way of thinking. From large-scale public spaces to satellite pop-ups, STACKT designs concepts that provide inspiration, opportunity and connection. The community is made up of innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, collaborators, and consumers alike. STACKT’s award-winning Toronto flagship, STACKT market, animates 100,000 square feet with art, retail, events and public space. The dynamic space shifts alongside the brands and experiences within it. More than a market, STACKT is a SPACE FOR US. For more information, visit www.stacktmarket.com.

Contacts

For media inquiries:
Amy Sarkany

Account Manager

Category Communications

amy@categorycomms.com