Company’s environmental, social and governance report highlights worldwide strategy to reduce carbon emissions across all scopes, encourage diversity and inclusion, and achieve “Vision Zero” as part of its environmental health and safety program

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today released its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report showcasing the company’s dedication to meet its high standards for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and ethical governance. Themed “A Global Vision. Locally Adapted.,” the report details Vantage’s progress and achievements towards its goals across the company’s 29 global data center campuses amid a period of rapid growth.

“In 2022, Vantage continued to build on its unprecedented global growth, all while remaining committed to our sustainability, inclusivity and safety goals,” said Chris Yetman, chief operating officer at Vantage Data Centers. “We have a singular global vision for responsibly developing our data center campuses around the globe, a vision that is flexible to adapt to the local communities in which we operate. We’re proud of the progress that we’ve achieved to date and look forward to sharing future results with our customers, investors, employees and all stakeholders.”

In 2021, Vantage used a third party to conduct a materiality assessment that surveyed customers, investors, employees, utility providers, community representatives and local governments about their top ESG priorities. The results of this assessment provided Vantage with the foundation that shaped the goals outlined in the ESG report.

Highlights of Vantage’s 2022 ESG report include:

Environmental Stewardship

• A holistic approach to sustainability: Tackling global environmental and resource challenges while maintaining growth is a complex task. Last year, Vantage broadened its sustainability program to focus on five strategic areas: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy, water, waste and community.
• Net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030: Vantage is committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030. In 2022, the company completed its first Scope 3 emissions screening, developed a roadmap with proposed interim reduction targets and continued to refine its data collection methodology. Vantage joined more than 375 companies in signing The Climate Pledge, another strategic step in its ongoing commitment to reduce its environmental impact.
• Leveraging cleaner diesel fuel: In 2022, Vantage made renewable diesel fuel a reality, moving from an exploratory assessment period to implementing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at its Cardiff campus. Vantage’s use of HVO significantly reduces its greenhouse gas emissions, delivering measurable progress towards lessening its carbon footprint. The company is currently working to expand the use of this biofuel more broadly based on availability and costs per market.

Social Responsibility

• Diverse employee affinity groups: Vantage welcomed more than 385 new team members in 2022. The company strives to make employees feel valued and heard across the globe, evidenced by its growing list of affinity groups. In 2022, Vantage added the Black Employee Network, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Network, the Muslim Employee Association and the Working Parents and Caregivers Network, alongside its existing Women’s Leadership Forum, to offer communities where employees who share a common identity or interest can connect and find support.
• Fostering the next generation of leaders: Vantage introduced a new Mentor Program with support from its Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Council to enable senior leaders to mentor junior team members. In addition, the voluntary JEDI Council grew by 85%, serving as a testament to the importance of DE&I initiatives.
• Giving back: Vantage is dedicated to supporting the communities in which it operates. Throughout the year, Vantage and its employees engaged with its local communities through service events, donating financial support to earthquake relief for Syria and Turkey and partnering with AFCOM to offer an intern program.

Ethical Governance

• Proactive governance and risk protections: To gain a deeper understanding of the risks associated with vendors, Vantage launched a third-party risk management (TPRM) program. Coupled with Vantage’s Executive Risk Council (ERC), which meets quarterly to identify potential risks and opportunities across five key functions critical to its strategic business goals, Vantage is making risk assessment and management a global priority.
• Global public policy: With differing laws, regulations and policies impacting energy, sustainability, land ownership, zoning, design aesthetics and taxes, public policy is critical to ensure optimal business outcomes. Last year, Vantage established a new public policy team and company-wide steering committee to advance the company’s development goals and lead community engagements.
• Prioritizing safety: With nearly four times as many construction hours logged in 2022 compared to 2021, Vantage lowered its Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) from .31 to .28. The company also doubled down on its commitment to safety, launching its Vision Zero program. The “zero” in Vision Zero is the quest for ultimate safety on the job: zero incidents.

For additional information about these key insights and more, download the full 2022 ESG report here.

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 http://www.vantage-dc.com.

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-​202-936-6335

The new Managing Director role creates added value for stakeholders on both sides of the lending and investing equation

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Alberta-based real estate finance firm and investment manager, KV Capital, announced the opening of its Calgary office and the appointment of Michael Hoffman as Managing Director, Calgary for its Commercial Real Estate Finance division. Alberta achieved the second highest provincial year-over-year real GDP growth in 2022 and KV Capital believes the province is poised to continue this strong economic momentum. The opening of a Calgary office represents KV Capital’s belief in—and commitment to—the long-term prospects of Calgary and the province.

“The Calgary commercial real estate market is growing rapidly, and we are thrilled to expand our capacity to better serve our clients and partners doing business there,” says KV Capital’s CEO, Aleem Virani. “The relentless pursuit of a better stakeholder experience is a key driver of KV Capital’s, and we could not imagine a better leader to carry this vision in Calgary than Michael. He is widely respected for his deep expertise and business acumen. His leadership, market intelligence, and skill set greatly enhances our team’s capabilities.”

“This is a unique time—both in the commercial real estate industry and in the Alberta market as a whole,” says Calgary Commercial Real Estate Finance Managing Director, Michael Hoffman. “In addition to our strong economic growth, Alberta reached the highest provincial year-over-year population growth rate in Canada in 2022, which presents an important opportunity to support the creation of high-quality real estate developments to drive this province forward. I look forward to collaborating with the entire KV Capital team to support these developments and help make this next chapter for Alberta a bright one.”

Hoffman brings over 20 years of experience in the finance and commercial real estate lending industries to his role at KV Capital. His proven track record, leadership skills, and creative perspective for finding solutions which best suit a client’s capital needs will continue driving the firm forward.

“We are delighted to welcome Michael as the Managing Director of our Calgary office, especially at this pivotal moment of growth in the market,” notes Marc Prefontaine, KV Capital’s President, Commercial Real Estate Finance. “Michael’s reputation is impeccable, and his expertise, ethics, and ambition directly align with KV Capital. Michael will be a tremendous asset in creating value for our clients, partners, and investors.”

About KV Capital

Founded in 2006 and proudly headquartered in Alberta, KV Capital is an alternative investment manager, specializing in a diverse range of assets such as real estate debt, real estate development, and private operating businesses.

With +$1B funded in investments across various asset classes and $350M in assets under management, KV Capital’s mission is to provide the capital, creativity, and speed necessary for clients to secure the financing they need, when they need it. KV Capital offers a comprehensive suite of expert debt and equity solutions, serving the entire real estate capital stack.

Find KV Capital Online

Website: kvcapital.ca
LinkedIn: KV Capital

Contacts

Vanessa Tracy-Roth

Marketing Manager, KV Capital

vanessa.tracy-roth@kvcapital.ca | 780.999.5727

LADERA RANCH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (“SST VI”), a publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”), announced today the acquisition of six self-storage properties in the Greater Toronto Area, including Burlington, Hamilton, Vaughan, Toronto and Mississauga. The six properties feature approximately 5,500 units and approximately 524,000 net rentable square feet.

The Class A properties were recently constructed or renovated and are located in desirable high-growth areas with strong demographics, solid household incomes and populations, and excellent visibility. With their prime locations and convenient accessibility, this acquisition aligns with SST VI’s commitment to offer a wide range of storage options to meet the unique requirements of residents and businesses while providing value to stockholders.

“This strategic acquisition is a testament to our commitment to growth and innovation and represents a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize the self-storage landscape across North America,” said H. Michael Schwartz, CEO and President of SST VI. “Each of these Class A buildings is a tremendous asset and represents a unique opportunity to deliver value for our stockholders.”

The facilities will be branded under the SmartStop® Self Storage banner and will utilize cutting-edge technology, coupled with exceptional customer service, to ensure a seamless and hassle-free storage experience for all its valued customers.

About Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (SST VI):

SST VI is a Maryland corporation that elected to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. SST VI’s primary investment strategy is to invest in income-producing and growth self-storage facilities and related self-storage real estate investments in the United States and Canada. As of June 20, 2023, SST VI has a portfolio of 13 operating properties in the United States comprising approximately 8,660 units and 1,005,000 rentable square feet (including parking); 11 properties with approximately 9,800 units and 1,050,000 rentable square feet (including parking) in Canada, joint venture interests in three development properties in two Canadian provinces (Ontario and Quebec) and one wholly owned development property in Ontario.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of approximately 500 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs. As of June 20, 2023, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of 192 operating properties in 22 states and Canada, comprising approximately 135,000 units and 15.2 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 33 operating self-storage properties in Canada, which total approximately 28,600 units and 3.0 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

Contacts

David Corak
VP of Corporate Finance

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

IR@smartstop.com

Town Square amenities include Latitude Bar & Chill restaurant, Paradise Pool & more

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Latitude Margaritaville Watersound development partners have announced the opening of the community’s Latitude Town Square amenities. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is located on Northwest Florida’s gorgeous Emerald Coast near Panama City Beach and the Scenic Highway 30A corridor and is being developed in a dynamic partnership between master developer Minto Communities USA (“Minto”), global lifestyle brand Margaritaville Holdings, and The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”).

The new Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Town Square is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway and features a terraced amphitheater, thatched roof bandshell with full-size concert stage and jumbo screen for concerts and movies. A special recessed dance floor provides a little give and spring for dancing. Dining options include a two-story Latitude Bar & Chill restaurant with rooftop Overlook Bar, all providing stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway.

The lagoon-style Paradise Pool with beach-like gradual entry features an expansive deck and shaded Tiki Island. For indoor swimming, the state-of-the-art Fins Up! Fitness Center includes a lap pool and spa, in addition to workout equipment, spin room, fitness classes and a robust wellness program. Tennis and pickleball courts have lighting for night play, along with bocce ball courts and an outdoor games area with cornhole, billiards and a putting green. Additionally, the community now features a Barkaritaville Dog Park where canine residents can romp and play. Future planned amenities include a Workin’ N’ Playin’ Center with the Last Mango Theater, Hangar Workshop for golf cart tune ups, and Barkaritaville Pet Spa.

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is the third of the incredibly popular, award-winning Latitude Margaritaville communities, and the first to be developed in partnership with St. Joe. The first two communities by Minto and Margaritaville are located in Daytona Beach, Florida and near Hilton Head, South Carolina. Minto and Margaritaville plan additional Latitude Margaritaville communities for Texas, as well as other popular destinations.

Latitude Margaritaville’s all-new approach to active adult living has captured the imagination of today’s vibrant 55 and better home buyers who are growing older…but not up, and home sales have exceeded all expectations.

The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound sales center and model homes are open daily. Four distinct home collections — the Conch Cottage Collection, Caribbean Villas Collection, and Beach and Island Collections of single-family homes — capture the “no worries” tropical vibe that defines Latitude Margaritaville. Floor plans range from 1,210 to 2,568 square feet under air with pricing from the low $300s.

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is situated in the heart of St. Joe’s vast Bay-Walton Sector Plan that encompasses approximately 110,500 acres with approximately 15 miles of frontage on the Intracoastal Waterway. Just a short drive from the famed Scenic Highway 30A corridor with its beautiful white-sand beaches, this region is the embodiment of the relaxed, beachy vibe that is at the heart of the Latitude Margaritaville lifestyle.

In addition to the many Latitude Margaritaville amenities, St. Joe has plans for a future full-service public marina and Watersound West Bay Center, a commercial village adjacent to the community. St. Joe is also developing a health care campus, along with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine, located just minutes from Latitude Margaritaville Watersound. The healthcare campus is located on an 87-acre parcel near the intersection of State Highway 79 and Phillip Griffitts Sr. Parkway. In addition to the planned 100-bed inpatient facility, FSU intends to utilize the campus for research focused on successful aging and senior living technology. Phase 1 is currently under construction.

The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound sales center is located at 9201 Highway 79, Panama City Beach, Florida. Model homes are open daily, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central. For information, call 866-524-0144.

For more information on Latitude Margaritaville and to sign up to receive regular development updates, visit www.LatitudeMargaritaville.com. Follow Latitude Margaritaville on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LatitudeMargaritaville and on Instagram and Twitter at @LatitudeMville.

NOTE TO EDITOR: Please see link to Latitude Margaritaville Watersound images and captions below.

Image credits: Courtesy Minto Communities.

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Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the anticipated size of the initial phase of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, expectations regarding specific amenities and other features, plans for developments in the adjacent communities and the prospective interest in the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound. These forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by cautionary statements and risk factors set forth in St. Joe’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and subsequent current report filings, as well as the following: (1) the ability of Minto, Margaritaville Holdings and St. Joe to continue to develop and successfully complete the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community and other developments in adjacent communities on the expected timeline, or at all, and (2) the continued interest of prospective buyers of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound homes.

About Latitude Margaritaville

Latitude Margaritaville communities are active adult developments built by master developer Minto Communities under license from global lifestyle brand Margaritaville Holdings. Offering resort-style amenities, Latitude Margaritaville is the ideal destination for those looking to live the Margaritaville lifestyle as they grow older, but not up. The communities feature a resort-style pool, fitness center, live entertainment, signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts, arts and learning programs and more. Ranked the nation’s most popular active adult community of 2018 by 55Places.com and 2019’s Best 55+ Community of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders, Latitude Margaritaville communities are now open in Daytona Beach, Florida, Hilton Head, South Carolina and Watersound, Florida located on the Emerald Coast in Florida’s Panhandle. All three Latitude Margaritaville communities were recognized among the top 25 master-planned communities in the U.S. for 2022 on both the John Burns Real Estate Consulting list of top 50 master-planned communities and the RCLCO Real Estate Consulting list of top 50 master-planned communities. Additional Latitude Margaritaville communities are planned for Texas as well as other popular destinations.

About St. Joe

The St. Joe Company is a real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures. St. Joe has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.joe.com. On a regular basis, the Company releases a video showing progress on projects in development or under construction. See https://www.joe.com/video-gallery for more information.

©2023 The St Joe Company. “St. Joe®”, “JOE®”, the “Taking Flight” Design®, “St. Joe (and Taking Flight Design,)®” are registered service marks of The St. Joe Company or its affiliates.

Contacts

Media Contacts:
Paula Robertson (for Minto)

Paula Robertson & Associates

239-454-1454

Paula@prprUSA.com

Marek Bakun (Investor Relations for The St. Joe Company)

866-417-7132

Marek.Bakun@joe.com

David Demarest (Public Relations for The St. Joe Company)

850-213-5137

David.Demarest@joe.com

Caroline Andrew (for Margaritaville)

Finn Partners

646-373-2899

caroline.andrew@finnpartners.com

25-year Cintas employee-partner was presented his brand-new heavy-duty truck at his Decatur location today

DECATUR, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTAS–On Thursday morning, Steve Rosa – a Covington, Ga., resident and Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) Service Sales Representative (SSR) – received the keys to his brand-new Chevrolet Silverado Carhartt Edition heavy-duty truck that he won in late April through a customer awareness campaign from Cintas and Carhartt Company Gear™.

And that truck was delivered to Rosa at his Decatur, Ga., Cintas location and presented to him in a ceremony on Thursday morning.

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Excited to take his wife, friends, coworkers and customers on rides in his new truck, Rosa noted, “As a 25-year employee-partner, you couldn’t ask for anything better than having this experience. Just the fact that Cintas does what they do (with prizes like this for us) and it’s not the first time they’ve done this for SSRs, it’s awesome.”

After the presentation, Rosa was planning to drive the truck to several of his most supportive customers in the area to thank them for their support during the awareness campaign.

“There is no one that embodies our Cintas culture more than Steve,” said Chris Wheeler, General Manager of Cintas’ Decatur Rental location. “You always want something like this to happen to a great partner. He’s a role model for our partners and the passion he has for his customers is just unmatched. And so for someone like Steve to be the recipient of this amazing truck as a reward for doing his job the way he does? It’s just an awesome thing for him and our company.”

Also of note, after winning the truck in April, Rosa gifted his old vehicle to a Cintas coworker who had recently totaled his own car in an accident. That coworker drove Rosa and his wife Betty – a 9-year Cintas employee-partner, also at the Decatur Rental location – to work on Thursday morning since they would have the truck to drive home at the end of the day.

During the Cintas-Carhartt customer awareness campaign, each Cintas SSR in the U.S. and Canada had the opportunity to participate in the Cintas-Carhartt customer awareness program, which ran January through December 2022. Those SSRs who achieved a specified threshold of Carhartt Company Gear direct sales from the co-branded Cintas Sourcebook earned an entry for a monthly drawing to randomly select 12 contest finalists. The 12 randomly selected finalists were then flown into the Cincinnati area for the two-day, grand-prize event in late April at Cintas’ corporate headquarters in Mason, Ohio.

During the trip, finalists received $1,000 for an exclusive shopping event at the Cincinnati Carhartt store, a custom-embroidered Carhartt Legacy Gear Bag, dinner and breakfast with Cintas and Carhartt executives, a tour of Cintas’ company headquarters, and meet-and-greet opportunities with Cintas President and CEO Todd Schneider and Carhartt President and COO Linda Hubbard.

At the conclusion of the grand-prize ceremony, each finalist selected one box among 12 on a display on stage – one of which contained the key to the grand prize: the brand-new Chevrolet Silverado Carhartt Edition heavy-duty truck. After a countdown, the finalists opened their boxes together and Rosa had drawn the winning box and won the new truck.

About Cintas Corporation

Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid, and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. The company is also the creator of the Total Clean Program™ – a first-of-its-kind service that includes scheduled delivery of essential cleaning supplies, hygienically clean laundering, and sanitizing and disinfecting products and services. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Contacts

Lizz Summers, Cintas Director of Corporate Affairs | summerse2@cintas.com, 617-571-2219