Brooke Laizure, Owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction earns top honor

HERNDON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$becn #Ambition2025—Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that Brooke Laizure, Owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction (Whirlwind) in Bixby, Oklahoma, is the winner of the 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, which highlights women in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada. Whirlwind specializes in residential roofing replacement, repair and restoration and is proudly family-owned and operated.

Brooke is a founding member of the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) and chairs the NWIR Oklahoma Council, which she co-founded in 2019. Through NWIR, she is involved in Build My Future, a one-day construction career day for high school students in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, offering them hands-on exhibits from organizations in the skilled trades. She also supports Women Accessing Non-Traditional Trades and is a member of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce. She has served as an Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association (ORCA) board member and is passionate about her own education, earning Xactimate Level 3 Certification. Whirlwind is also a Fortified™ Home designated roofing company.

“We launched this campaign to recognize females in roofing four years ago and were thrilled with the nearly 3,000 entries we received this year highlighting women throughout North America who are dedicated to their career, the industry, and their communities,” said Jennifer Lewis, Beacon’s Vice President, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility. “It’s a privilege to acknowledge Brooke for her exceptional work ethic and commitment to empowering women. Her impressive achievements and dedication to uplifting other women led to her recognition as North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year.”

“I am incredibly grateful and humbled to accept this award from Beacon Building Products and thankful for the support I have received from my family, friends, and peers,” said Laizure. “Being named the North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year goes beyond personal accomplishment; it’s a celebration of empowerment in an industry where women continue to break barriers and redefine what it means to be a professional roofing contractor. I hope my story inspires other women to pursue their passions and make a difference in the industry.”

From March 8^th through April 10^th, Beacon solicited nominations of outstanding female roofing professionals. Beacon opened voting to the public from May 15^th through June 5^th. The other top four finalists were:

• Millie Hindes – Watergate Roofing, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Sarah Lechowich – True North Roofing, Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Tomie Kay Morse – Morse Home Improvement, Dagsboro, Delaware
• Melanie Knox – Restoration Builders, Round Rock, Texas

Honorable Mentions went to:

• Stephanie Baird, Bliss Roofing, Happy Valley, Oregon
• Tori Bobbs, Poseidon Roofing, LLC, Fort Myers, Florida
• Gina Farese, Marcor Construction, West Babylon, New York
• Heather Hitchcock, Royal Roofing, Deer Park, Texas
• Stacy Lytton, Horch Roofing, Warren, Maine
• Katelyn Reynolds, Property Masters, Pendleton, Indiana
• Madelyn Smith, House Works of America, Columbia, South Carolina
• Sarah Wilis, WxTite, Greensboro, North Carolina

To learn more about Beacon’s annual Female Roofing Professional of the Year program, the finalists, and the program rules, visit: go.becn.com/femaleroofpro.

About Beacon

Founded in 1928, Beacon is a Fortune 500, publicly traded distributor of building products, including roofing materials and complementary products, such as waterproofing. The company operates over 560 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and 7 provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of nearly 100,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and diverse service offerings to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire business lifecycle. Beacon offers its own private label brand, TRI-BUILT®, and has a proprietary digital account management suite which allows customers to manage their businesses online. Beacon’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol BECN. To learn more about Beacon, please visit www.beacon-canada.com

Contacts

INVESTOR CONTACT
Binit Sanghvi

VP, Capital Markets & Treasurer

Binit.Sanghvi@becn.com
972-369-8005

MEDIA CONTACT
Jennifer Lewis

VP, Communications and CSR

Jennifer.Lewis@becn.com
571-752-1048

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#valueforgenerations–Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Choice Properties”) (TSX: CHP.UN) announced today that the trustees of Choice Properties have declared a cash distribution for the month of June, 2024 of $0.063333 per trust unit, representing $0.76 per trust unit on an annualized basis, payable on July 15, 2024 to Unitholders of record at the close of business on June 28, 2024.

About Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

Choice Properties is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust that creates enduring value through the ownership, operation and development of high-quality commercial and residential properties.

We believe that value comes from creating spaces that improve how our tenants and communities come together to live, work, and connect. We strive to understand the needs of our tenants and manage our properties to the highest standard. We aspire to develop healthy, resilient communities through our dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. In everything we do, we are guided by a shared set of values grounded in Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence.

For more information, visit Choice Properties’ website at www.choicereit.ca and Choice Properties’ issuer profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Contacts

Mario Barrafato

Chief Financial Officer

Choice Properties REIT

(416) 628-7872

Mario.Barrafato@choicereit.ca

Reflects $2.8 billion upsize in capital raise to support global hyperscalers in meeting unprecedented cloud and AI demand

Total of $11 billion raised over past nine months to drive $30 billion in data center development

DENVER, & BOCA RATON, Fla., & MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, has completed a $9.2 billion equity investment led by investment vehicles managed by DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) (“DigitalBridge”), the leading global alternative asset manager dedicated to investing in digital infrastructure, and Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing.

The capital raise was significantly oversubscribed and upsized by $2.8 billion with participation from multiple global investors, bringing the completed investment to $9.2 billion. Together with the €1.5 billion investment by Australian Super announced in September 2023, aggregate new investment in Vantage over the past nine months totals approximately $11 billion, of which more than $7 billion is primary equity. Primary proceeds will be used to fund Vantage’s growth across North America and EMEA, accelerating and extending the company’s strategic capabilities to partner with global hyperscalers in meeting unprecedented cloud and AI demand.

Vantage has grown in recent years to own or control more than 25 sites in North America and EMEA totaling over three gigawatts of expected capacity. As part of the company’s investment plan, the new funding is expected to accelerate further growth by driving an estimated $30 billion of additional development, extending Vantage’s track record of bringing market leading capacity and innovative solutions to customers around the world. In connection with the investment, Vantage will continue its development of next-generation data centers, including energy-efficient and sustainable designs purpose-built for AI and large-scale cloud deployments.

“It’s exciting to experience such strong investor demand to fuel our unprecedented growth across North America and EMEA,” said Sureel Choksi, president and CEO of Vantage. “The confidence that DigitalBridge, Silver Lake and other investors have in Vantage and our ability to execute, as evidenced by an investment round that was significantly oversubscribed, is a testament to our team’s track record of delivering for our customers. This new funding from the world’s leading digital infrastructure and technology investors, along with numerous co-investors, is a game changer that uniquely positions Vantage to capitalize on the incredible AI and cloud opportunity in front of us.”

“DigitalBridge is excited to continue its support of Vantage, a proven infrastructure partner for the world’s top cloud and technology platforms,” said Jon Mauck, senior managing director at DigitalBridge, who leads the company’s data center investment strategy. “This investment allows Vantage to further accelerate the development of next generation infrastructure to support the continued adoption of cloud and AI technologies.”

“Our conviction in Vantage’s leadership in developing and delivering next generation capacity for the world’s most significant hyperscalers has never been greater, and we are thrilled to be joined by an elite group of investors in this important partnership,” said Greg Mondre, co-CEO and managing partner, and Lee Wittlinger, managing director, of Silver Lake.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

For more information, visit https://www.vantage-dc.com.

About DigitalBridge Group, Inc.

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) is a leading global alternative asset manager dedicated to investing in digital infrastructure. With a heritage of over 25 years investing in and operating businesses across the digital ecosystem, including cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells and edge infrastructure, the DigitalBridge team manages $80 billion of infrastructure assets on behalf of its limited partners and shareholders. Headquartered in Boca Raton, DigitalBridge has key offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Luxembourg and Singapore.

For more information, visit https://www.digitalbridge.com.

About Silver Lake

Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm with approximately $103 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia. Silver Lake’s portfolio companies collectively generate nearly $248 billion of revenue annually and employ approximately 506,000 people globally.

For more information, visit https://www.silverlake.com.

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Contacts

Mark Freeman

Vantage Data Centers

mfreeman@vantage-dc.com
+1-202-680-4243

Robin Bectel

REQ for Vantage Data Centers

vdc@req.co
+1-703-244-2242

Jon Keehner / Sarah Salky

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher for DigitalBridge

dbrg-jf@joelefrank.com
+1-212-355-4449

Jennifer Stroud

Edelman Smithfield for Silver Lake

jennifer.stroud@edelmansmithfield.com
+1-646-565-1792

Based on employee feedback, LP ranks among top workplaces for company culture and employee engagement

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced that it has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a winner of the Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee Award by The Tennessean, the state’s largest newspaper and a member of the USA Today Network.

“At LP, we are dedicated to cultivating an engaged, diverse and talented workforce because our greatest strength is our people,” said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern. “Being recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Middle Tennessee is particularly meaningful because it is based entirely on employee feedback, reflecting our team members’ true opinions of LP. I am thankful for their dedication and passion for our mission, as they consistently learn, grow and innovate.”

The Top Workplaces Award is determined by employee feedback collected through a confidential survey conducted by Energage for The Tennessean. This survey assesses the employee experience across various dimensions, such as feeling respected and supported, opportunities for growth, and empowerment to perform their roles.

LP’s scores, reflecting employee motivation, commitment to staying with the company, and willingness to recruit others, surpassed the industry average for engagement. LP excelled in the following categories:

• Execution — LP operates efficiently
• Values — LP upholds strong values
• Opinions Valued — Managers care about employees’ opinions and concerns

LP cultivates a strong company culture by investing in team member development programs, offering competitive compensation and benefits packages, ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment, and engaging in community outreach.

“Earning a Top Workplaces Award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Energage CEO Eric Rubino. “In today’s market, leaders must ensure that they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

To see the full list of 2024 Top Workplaces winners, visit The Tennessean.

About LP Building Solutions

As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. LP’s extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP^® SmartSide^® Trim & Siding, LP^® SmartSide^® ExpertFinish^® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries^® Lap Siding and LP^® Outdoor Building Solutions™), LP^® Structural Solutions (LP^® TechShield^® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic^® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy^® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP^® FlameBlock^® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore^® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP^® TopNotch^® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 22 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Contacts

615-986-5886

Media.Relations@lpcorp.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a distribution of $0.07 per unit for the month of June 2024, representing $0.84 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on July 15, 2024 to unitholders of record on June 28, 2024.

About Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust

Primaris is Canada’s only enclosed shopping centre focused REIT, with ownership interests primarily in leading enclosed shopping centres located in growing mid-sized markets. The current portfolio totals 12.5 million square feet valued at approximately $3.8 billion at Primaris’ share. Economies of scale are achieved through its fully internal, vertically integrated, full-service national management platform. Primaris is very well-capitalized and is exceptionally well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities at an extraordinary moment in the evolution of the Canadian retail property landscape.

For more information:

TSX: PMZ.UN

www.primarisreit.com
www.sedarplus.ca

Contacts

Alex Avery

Chief Executive Officer

416-642-7837

aavery@primarisreit.com

Rags Davloor

Chief Financial Officer

416-645-3716

rdavloor@primarisreit.com

Claire Mahaney

VP, Investor Relations & ESG

647-949-3093

cmahaney@primarisreit.com

Timothy Pire

Chair of the Board

chair@primarisreit.com