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BMW Helps EV Drivers Plug into EVgo Charging Network for Fast, Reliable and 100% Renewable Charging

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EVgo, the nation’s largest fast-charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the launch of BMW Charging Powered by EVgo, a program to bring current and future BMW drivers onto the EVgo network. BMW EV drivers will be able to access public charging through one simple interface, and BMW will provide a $100 EVgo charging credit for new owners/lessees of their all-electric/battery electric vehicle (BEV) models….

Powered by 100% renewable energy, BMW BEV drivers will enjoy a high performance and zero emission driving experience, as well as the convenience of charging at more than 800 fast charging sites at retail and grocery stores, shopping malls, entertainment centers and other sites ideal for quick, 20-30 minute errands. Plus, for plug-in-hybrid vehicle (PHEV) and BEV drivers who will be parked for a few hours, EVgo and expanded partner networks will provide access to more than 35,000 L2 chargers, expanding the variety of charging options.

BMW Charging Powered by EVgo will utilize the EVgo platform to provide BMW BEV and PHEV drivers with a streamlined charging experience at EVgo and partner charging network stations via an easy-to-use mobile app, which will enable BMW drivers to locate chargers, see the real-time status of chargers, initiate charging sessions, and contact the EVgo customer service team.

«EVgo and BMW share a commitment to a first-class customer experience, and that’s why we are thrilled to be working together again,» said EVgo Chief Commercial Officer Jonathan Levy. «As BMW brings even more new EV models to the market, EVgo is making it even easier for those drivers to experience the reliable and convenient—and ever-expanding—network of EVgo chargers.

With more than 38,000 EVgo and partner chargers across all 50 states accessible through the EVgo platform, BMW drivers transitioning from gas to electric vehicles will rest assured knowing there’s a network available to meet their charging needs away from home. To get them started, a $100 EVgo charging credit will be offered with the purchase or lease of a qualifying, new, fully electric BMW model, including the i3, the 2022 iX and the 2022 i4.

«As an increasing number of BMW drivers switch to EVs, we’re excited to offer an easy-to-use, all-in-one tool to find charging stations along their driving routes and manage the charging experience from start to finish,» said BMW EV Services Manager Reem Eloubaidy. «BMW has longed valued EVgo’s exceptional reliability and quality customer service, and we’re confident our customers will be in good hands as they charge on-the-go.»

This new partnership with BMW builds on years of previous collaboration with EVgo in the ChargeNow DC Fast program as well as EVgo’s long history of working with other leaders in transportation electrification to accelerate EV adoption and enhance the EV driver experience.

EVgo is the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles, and the first to be powered by 100% renewable energy. With more than 800 fast charging locations in more than 600 cities across 34 states, EVgo owns and operates the most public fast charging locations in the U.S. and serves more than 200,000 customers. Founded in 2010, EVgo leads the way on transportation electrification, partnering with automakers; fleet and rideshare operators; retail hosts such as hotels, shopping centers, gas stations and parking lot operators; and other stakeholders to deploy advanced charging technology to expand network availability and make it easier for all Americans to enjoy the benefits of driving an EV. As a charging technology first mover, EVgo works closely with business and government leaders to accelerate the ubiquitous adoption of EVs by providing a reliable and convenient charging experience close to where drivers live, work and play, whether for a daily commute or a commercial fleet. EVgo’s parent company is LS Power, a New York-headquartered development, investment and operating company focused on leading edge solutions for the North American power and energy infrastructure sector. For more information visit evgo.com and lspower.com.

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New Jersey Player Wins $1 Million Playing Cash4Life Game Using Lottery App, Jackpocket

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jackpocket, the first and only licensed third-party app in the U.S. that offers players an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets, announced that a lucky New Jersey resident has won a $1 million prize playing Cash4Life through its mobile app. This is the second million-dollar winner in Jackpocket history and the biggest prize to date on the mobile app in New Jersey, after a Jersey Cash 5 jackpot win of $200,959 last September.

This New Jersey winner, who unfortunately lost their job due to the global pandemic, has been playing on Jackpocket for almost a year and playing the lottery for basically their entire life. They matched the five white balls drawn and won the $1,000 a week for life second prize, which has a cash value of $1,000,000.

«It’s an amazing feeling to not only win a jackpot, but also being able to share the big news with the winners,» said Peter Sullivan, CEO and founder of Jackpocket. «Our app was created so players can have the convenience of playing on their phones rather than having to go out to purchase a lottery ticket, especially during a pandemic. We are thrilled for this player winning a major cash prize for playing one of their favorite games.»

«The numbers I played were actually my father’s numbers,» said the winner. «He passed away, so I’ve been playing his numbers ever since. He finally paid attention! I use them for all the big games.»

Cash4Life is a multi-jurisdictional lottery game available in nine states, costing $2.00 per ticket with a jackpot of $1,000 a day for life, or a $7 million lump sum cash option.

The $1 million Cash4Life win comes on the heels of Jackpocket’s launch in New York as the state’s first officially licensed third-party lottery app. Jackpocket is available in 10 jurisdictions: Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington DC. Since launching, Jackpocket players have won over $22 million in lottery prizes. Users must be 18 or older to play.

About Jackpocket

Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun and responsible way to play the lottery. By being the first company to automatically lock a customer’s account to their ticket serial number, Jackpocket makes the lottery even more secure. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C., and is expanding to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or Android and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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BMW Helps EV Drivers Plug into EVgo Charging Network for Fast, Reliable and 100% Renewable Charging

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Farmland Partners Announces $8 million Staged Transaction for Conservation Land

DENVER, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (the «Company») announced today a series of agreements that will transfer ownership of approximately 1,268 acres in Virginia from FPI to Ducks Unlimited («DU») over the next three years for total gross proceeds of $8 million. If all closings take place as expected, this transaction is expected to generate a gain of approximately $0.8…

The Virginia site resides in the Atlantic Flyway, one of four ancient pathways migratory birds use to travel from breeding grounds to wintering areas. The land is also adjacent to the Great Dismal Swamp, a National Wildlife Refuge that encompasses more than 112,000 acres.

«Farmland Partners has become an invaluable partner in conservation, and this newly acquired property will expand an existing protected habitat area by over 1,200 acres,» said DU CEO Adam Putnam. «By protecting this historic landscape we will ensure future generations have the opportunity to enjoy this iconic area in the Atlantic Flyway for years to come.»

Farmland Partners CEO Paul A. Pittman added, «The transaction represents a win-win for our shareholders and for a good cause. We look forward to working with the Ducks Unlimited team to see it through fruition. FPI is honored to continue the long tradition of farm owners supporting wildlife habitat preservation.»

The transaction is structured in three separate tracts, with closings expected to take place over the next three years. The transaction on Tract A, which is approximately 231 acres, is set to close on January 30, 2021 for total gross proceeds of $0.8 million. Tract B, which is approximately 625 acres, is targeted to close on September 30, 2021 for total gross proceeds of $4.4 million, and has an outside closing date of November 30, 2022. Tract C, which is approximately 412 acres, is targeted to close on or before November 30, 2023 for total gross proceeds of $2.8 million. All closings are subject to customary due diligence. Closings on Tract B and Tract C are subject to DU’s ability to raise the necessary funds. The Company will continue to receive the rent for each tract up until the time that the sale of the applicable tract closes.

About Farmland Partners Inc.

Farmland Partners Inc. is an internally managed real estate company that owns and seeks to acquire high-quality North American farmland and makes loans to farmers secured by farm real estate. As of the date of this release, the Company owns approximately 155,000 acres in 16 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota and Virginia. We have approximately 26 crop types and over 100 tenants. The Company elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2014.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes «forward-looking statements» within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements concerning the transaction, the anticipated timeline for closing and the anticipated gross proceeds. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as «may,» «should,» «could,» «would,» «predicts,» «potential,» «continue,» «expects,» «anticipates,» «future,» «intends,» «plans,» «believes,» «estimates» or similar expressions or their negatives, as well as statements in future tense. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, beliefs and expectations, such forward-looking statements are not predictions of future events or guarantees of future performance and our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Some factors that might cause such a difference include DU’s ability to raise the necessary capital to acquire Tracts B and C on the anticipated timelines or at all, the ability to consummate the transaction described above and the general economic conditions. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

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Amcor demonstrates packaging industry leadership by reporting to SASB standards

ZURICH, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) (ASX: AMC) – a global packaging leader – has for the first time reported against SASB’s standards, setting a new benchmark for the packaging industry by becoming the first global diversified packaging company to do so.

SASB standards are recognized as best-in-class, enabling businesses around the world to offer greater transparency and improve risk management. This view is shared by the investor community, which has embraced the SASB standard as a means to allow informed decision making on sustainable investing. By reporting against SASB’s Containers & Packaging standard, Amcor is leading the industry with regard to benchmarking and transparency to drive more sustainable performance.

Tracey Whitehead, Amcor Global Head of Investor Relations, said: «We are proud to have adhered to SASB standards, an important benchmark for transparent reporting and one we know will help our stakeholders better understand Amcor’s commitment to managing ESG risks and improving outcomes for our business, customers and shareholders. As a global leader in packaging, we recognize that enhancing transparency and accountability enables better, evidenced-based progress against company and industry goals.»

In addition to reporting against SASB standards, Amcor is leading the packaging industry in adopting multiple other initiatives including:

Reporting sustainability metrics in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option for the last nine years;
Reporting annually through the CDP’s global disclosure system for assessments on Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests;
As a signatory of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation’s Global Commitment, disclosing progress annually against key sustainability goals; and
In 2020 joined WWF (World Wildlife Fund) ReSource, which provides a best practice measurement framework to help quantify reductions in plastic waste.

About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that uses less materials, is increasingly recyclable and reusable, and is made with more recycled content. Around 47,000 Amcor people generate $12.5 billion in annual sales from operations that span about 230 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Facebook I Twitter I YouTube

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The Future of Car Buying in New Virtual-First World: Cars.com Reveals 5 Dominating Forces Driving Auto in 2021

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider, today revealed the <a target="_blank"…

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider, today revealed the top five trends advancing the auto space in 2021 and beyond. The COVID-19 pandemic forever altered car buying and selling, and changes will persist this year as Americans continue to spend more time at home and online, place a premium on the freedom car ownership provides, and keep affordability and electric vehicles top of mind.

«In the new virtual-first environment, digital platforms have significantly increased in importance for small businesses across the country, dealerships included, as the need persists to virtually connect with at-home shoppers,» said Alex Vetter, Cars.com Inc. CEO. «The new year will bring fast and persistent adaptation in our industry as consumers continue to rely on cars as an extension of their homes, and look for frictionless digital experiences from their local dealerships. America’s car dealers are well positioned to meet these expectations head-on as technology takes center stage, and we welcome this new era of digital car buying and selling.»

Cars.com predicts the following trends will have the most long-term impact on car shopping in 2021:

New wave of car buyers emerge: With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stating that cars are the safest transportation option during the pandemic, nearly 50% of people surveyed by Cars.com say they continue to rely less on mass transit and ride-sharing services.¹This has placed a premium on the freedom and safety car ownership provides, resulting in a new wave of first-time car buyers. Of Americans who previously did not own a car, nearly 20% are considering purchasing one.² Even as consumers return to life outside the house, the primary mode of transport will continue to be the car.
The driveway becomes the dealer lot: In 2021, at-home delivery of vehicles and trading in vehicles from the driveway will become more mainstream. Last year, 57% of car buyers conducted the bulk of their vehicle purchases online, and several opted for contactless home delivery from their local dealership^.1 Since April 2020, more than 10 million vehicles on Cars.com — approximately 30% of total inventory listed on the site — have been available for home delivery from dealers across the country. Furthermore, 50% of Cars.com dealer customers are offering home delivery services.³
Virtual selling streamlines car buying: As dealership adoption of digital tools and technology increases, car shoppers can expect more of the purchase process to take place on virtual selling platforms such as chat, video and dealer websites. Stay-at-home consumers are driving advancement in these platforms and shifting them from merely communications tools to selling tools. As it stands, more than 70% of consumers want to conduct at least some parts of the purchase online.⁴
Affordability is at the forefront for consumers: Car shoppers will continue to keep affordability top of mind this year. Approximately 45% of new-car shoppers are interested in vehicles over $30,000, while nearly 40% of used car buyers are interested in cars under $10,000.⁴ Although low interest rates and favorable credit conditions are helping keep monthly payments down for buyers, lean vehicle inventory conditions have resulted in unusually high new- and used-car prices. As a result, shoppers are prioritizing more comfortably priced vehicles.
Advancement in EVs with federal support and evolved technology. Electric vehicles could have a big year in 2021 as the incoming administration supports the EV market with consumer incentives, infrastructure plans and federal fleet purchases. With tech companies such as Apple rumored to enter the market, and automakers like Hyundai, Ford and GM announcing plans to significantly invest and expand their EV platforms, it’s clear the race for EV domination is on.

«Despite the positive momentum expected in the EV category this year, hybrids and EV searches made up less than 1% of total site searches³ on Cars.com in 2020, signaling a long road ahead until mainstream adoption,» added Vetter.

For more information about 2021 car buying and selling trends, visit Cars.com/news/coronavirus/.

¹Cars.com’s survey results Aug. 13-14, 2020; 3,062 respondents
²CARS consumer panel survey March 16-25, 2020; 3,021 responses
³Cars.com Internal Data
⁴Cars.com Consumer Metrics Q4 2020

About CARS
CARS is a leading digital marketplace and solutions provider for the automotive industry that connects car shoppers with sellers. Launched in 1998 with the flagship marketplace Cars.com and headquartered in Chicago, the Company empowers shoppers with the data, resources, and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly connect with automotive retailers. In a rapidly changing market, CARS enables dealerships and OEMs with innovative technical solutions and data-driven intelligence to better reach and influence ready-to-buy shoppers, increase inventory turn, and gain market share.

In addition to Cars.com, CARS companies include Dealer Inspire, a technology provider building solutions that future-proof dealerships with more efficient operations and connected digital experiences, FUEL, which gives dealers and OEMs the opportunity to harness the untapped power of digital video by leveraging Cars.com’s pure audience of in-market car shoppers, and DealerRater, a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform.

The full suite of CARS properties include Cars.com™, Dealer Inspire®, DealerRater®, FUEL™, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®. For more information, visit www.Cars.com.

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The Future of Car Buying in New Virtual-First World: Cars.com Reveals 5 Dominating Forces Driving Auto in 2021

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider, today revealed the <a target="_blank"…

Cars.com predicts the following trends will have the most long-term impact on car shopping in 2021:

New wave of car buyers emerge: With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stating that cars are the safest transportation option during the pandemic, nearly 50% of people surveyed by Cars.com say they continue to rely less on mass transit and ride-sharing services.¹This has placed a premium on the freedom and safety car ownership provides, resulting in a new wave of first-time car buyers. Of Americans who previously did not own a car, nearly 20% are considering purchasing one.² Even as consumers return to life outside the house, the primary mode of transport will continue to be the car.
The driveway becomes the dealer lot: In 2021, at-home delivery of vehicles and trading in vehicles from the driveway will become more mainstream. Last year, 57% of car buyers conducted the bulk of their vehicle purchases online, and several opted for contactless home delivery from their local dealership^.1 Since April 2020, more than 10 million vehicles on Cars.com — approximately 30% of total inventory listed on the site — have been available for home delivery from dealers across the country. Furthermore, 50% of Cars.com dealer customers are offering home delivery services.³
Virtual selling streamlines car buying: As dealership adoption of digital tools and technology increases, car shoppers can expect more of the purchase process to take place on virtual selling platforms such as chat, video and dealer websites. Stay-at-home consumers are driving advancement in these platforms and shifting them from merely communications tools to selling tools. As it stands, more than 70% of consumers want to conduct at least some parts of the purchase online.⁴
Affordability is at the forefront for consumers: Car shoppers will continue to keep affordability top of mind this year. Approximately 45% of new-car shoppers are interested in vehicles over $30,000, while nearly 40% of used car buyers are interested in cars under $10,000.⁴ Although low interest rates and favorable credit conditions are helping keep monthly payments down for buyers, lean vehicle inventory conditions have resulted in unusually high new- and used-car prices. As a result, shoppers are prioritizing more comfortably priced vehicles.
Advancement in EVs with federal support and evolved technology. Electric vehicles could have a big year in 2021 as the incoming administration supports the EV market with consumer incentives, infrastructure plans and federal fleet purchases. With tech companies such as Apple rumored to enter the market, and automakers like Hyundai, Ford and GM announcing plans to significantly invest and expand their EV platforms, it’s clear the race for EV domination is on.

For more information about 2021 car buying and selling trends, visit Cars.com/news/coronavirus/.

¹Cars.com’s survey results Aug. 13-14, 2020; 3,062 respondents
²CARS consumer panel survey March 16-25, 2020; 3,021 responses
³Cars.com Internal Data
⁴Cars.com Consumer Metrics Q4 2020

The full suite of CARS properties include Cars.com™, Dealer Inspire®, DealerRater®, FUEL™, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®. For more information, visit www.Cars.com.

SOURCE Cars.com Inc.

Lydia Hernández’s new book Una Vida en las Manos de Dios, a heartwarming memoir about the author’s fulfilling and blessed life

HOBART, Ind., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lydia Hernández said this about her book: «Throughout my life I have had experiences that have made me grow as a person, woman, mother, wife, daughter, coworker and as a member of a community. They have made me value each member of the community in my life. I have also been able to understand God’s purposes in my life and in all human beings on planet Earth. Some of those experiences will be written up in my autobiography that, for years, I…

Published by Page Publishing, Lydia Hernández’s new book Una Vida en las Manos de Dios hopes to inspire the readers with evoking wisdom about life’s quaintness and God’s guiding presence for those who steadfastly commit their lives to his will.

Consumers who wish to witness a life lived in boundless grace and fortitude can purchase Una Vida en las Manos de Dios in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Angel Osiris Milian’s new book La Despedida por un Vencido, a riveting memoir that exposes the American injustice in the judicial system

DELTONA, Fla., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book La Despedida por un Vencido was created by Angel Osiris Milian. Angel is an author who hails from Morón, Cuba. At the request of his family and friends, he left Cuba and arrived in the United States of America from the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base.

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Angel Osiris Milian said this about his book: «I believe in American justice. I am fully aware of the value represented by its independence from other powers. This book is not a challenge to its judicial system but the human condition. Man continues to be the same selfish being from the beginning who likes to run over the weakest and bow down to the strong. Those who think that laws can change human nature are wrong. How a trial and its components are structured is of no use when the heart of its executors is perverse. This and no other is the reason why this testimony is given. This is the real experience of an unethical jury, a judge, a prosecutor, and a public defender obsessed with punishing a poor man to please the excesses of a police inspector who lies. They know it well, but they fear going against him.

But the case does not end here. The policeman who arrests me does not attend the trial either. My accuser turns out to be a famous inspector that I do not remember having seen before and he fabricates a laughable story due to its degree of irrationality and contradictions. His testimony would not have withstood a slight investigation. The prosecution, in complicity with the judge and my public defender, dedicated themselves to hiding the evidence required for the case.

Hopefully this case leads to the sincere reflection of those who, having the opportunity to make a fair trial, preferred to stain the justice of this great nation with their conduct.»

Published by Page Publishing, Angel Osiris Milian’s new book La Despedida por un Vencido presents a no-holds-barred account of the author’s harrowing experiences with the corrupt justice system in America that greatly impacted his life as well as others who share a similar journey with him.

Consumers who wish to be aware of the prevailing crimes against humanity in America can purchase La Despedida por un Vencido in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

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KBR Furthers Sustainability Commitment with Innovative Plastics Recycling Process in Alliance with Mura Technology

HOUSTON, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — January 14, 2021 – KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has signed an alliance agreement with Mura Technology Limited to offer Cat-HTR^TM, an innovative advanced plastics recycling process.

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Cat-HTR is a sustainability-focused, innovative technology that recycles end-of-life plastic such as thin plastic packaging, which would otherwise be combusted, sent to landfills or leaked into the environment. Cat-HTR converts these mixed plastics into an intermediate hydrocarbon feedstock that can be further refined to produce virgin polymers and chemicals. The technology is based on a patented hydrothermal upgrading process which utilizes supercritical water to produce stable hydrocarbon products from a wide range of mixed plastic waste.

Mura has invested over 10 years in the development of this technology and has proven its performance at a large-scale pilot plant in Australia. Mura was awarded its first commercial license in 2020.

Under the terms of the alliance, KBR will be the exclusive licensing partner for Mura Technology and will provide studies, basic engineering, technical services, proprietary equipment and modules for the Cat-HTR technology to customers across the world.

«We are extremely excited to announce that KBR will offer Cat-HTR for license to clients so they can efficiently recycle end-of-life waste plastic and convert it into a reusable feedstock for plastics or other valuable chemicals production,» said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. «This technology aligns with KBR’s commitment to sustainability by reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and the volume of waste that enters landfills and the environment, while contributing to the growth of the plastic circular economy.»

«We believe that aligning with KBR will make it possible to meet the strong global demand for a superior plastic recycling process,» said Dr. Steve Mahon, CEO, Mura Technology. «Cat-HTR offers an innovative advanced recycling solution to one of the largest global pollution issues we face today, and we look forward to the commercial roll-out of our game-changing technology with KBR.»

KBR has been a leader in petrochemical plant design, construction and technology development for more than 50 years.

Mura Technology’s Cat-HTR technology is at the center of their global ambition for 1,000,000 annual tons of plastic recycling in operation or development by 2025.

About KBR

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

Visit www.kbr.com

Forward Looking Statement

The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company’s control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the significant adverse impacts on economic and market conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic; the company’s ability to respond to the challenges and business disruption presented by the COVID-19 pandemic; the recent dislocation of the global energy market; the company’s ability to realize cost savings and efficiencies relating to the streamlining of its Energy Solutions business; the company’s ability to manage its liquidity; the company’s ability to continue to generate anticipated levels of revenue, profits and cash flow from operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and any resulting economic downturn; the outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; potential adverse proceedings by such agencies and potential adverse results and consequences from such proceedings; the scope and enforceability of the company’s indemnities from its former parent; changes in capital spending by the company’s customers, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; the company’s ability to obtain contracts from existing and new customers and perform under those contracts; structural changes in the industries in which the company operates; escalating costs associated with and the performance of fixed-fee projects and the company’s ability to control its cost under its contracts; claims negotiations and contract disputes with the company’s customers; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; protection of intellectual property rights; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements; compliance with laws related to income taxes; unsettled political conditions, war and the effects of terrorism; foreign operations and foreign exchange rates and controls; the development and installation of financial systems; increased competition for employees; the ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; and operations of joint ventures, including joint ventures that are not controlled by the company.

KBR’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that KBR has identified that may affect the business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by law, KBR undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

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