2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Debuts with Fresh Style Inside and Out

May 9, 2025

New front fascia treatments for 2026, with a modern, color-matched grille on the Hybrid model, and a wide, rugged grille design on the gas model
The interior also refreshes with a newly available 10.5-inch touchscreen and new console design
New to Corolla Cross is the Cavalry Blue paint color, available on select grades, Cavalry Blue with Jet Black Roof will be available on the SE and XSE grades
New 18-inch alloy wheel options available with dark gray finish on XLE and black finish on XSE
Three Hybrid grades equipped with 5th Generation Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system with standard AWD, 196 net combined HP, and a manufacturer-estimated 42 combined MPG rating
Three Gas grades available in FWD or AWD with up to a manufacturer-estimated 32 combined MPG rating

PLANO, Texas, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2026 Corolla Cross is continuing to bring entry SUV customers the combination of style and value that’s just right. For model year 2026 it receives two new front fascia designs, with a modern, color-matched look for the Hybrid version and a bold, rugged design for the gas-powered model. The newfront-end designs create a distinct look for each powertrain while also evolving the crossover’s compact, sporty shape. The interior also receives an update with a reconfigured console storage design and larger available touchscreen.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Debuts with Fresh Style Inside and Out

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid model’s change in appearance comes from a new front grille and bumper combination, with the gas model switching its grille. Also new to Corolla Cross is the cool hue of Cavalry Blue exterior paint, available on the gas LE, XLE and Hybrid SE, XSE model. The Hybrid SE and XSE grades also have Cavalry Blue with Jet Black roof two-tone point available.

The new color keeps the momentum moving on Corolla Cross’ playful approach to exterior paint, as it has offered new colors in four of its five model years. Two new wheel designs are also available, including 18-inch alloy wheels with dark-gray metallic finish and machined accents on the XLE and 18-inch aluminum alloy sport wheels in a glossy-black finish for the Hybrid XSE grade.

The interior also brings fresh style, with a new front console design that maximizes usable space on all grades and the addition of the fashionable Portobello interior color on the XLE grade. Corolla Cross’ tech also keeps advancing, with a newly available 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and a 7-inch Multi Information Display (MID) or 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Additionally, a Cold-Weather package with a heated steering wheel and heated front seats for extra comfort on chilly days, will now be standard on the XLE AWD and Hybrid XSE grades (available on LE AWD and SE).

Assembled in the U.S. in Huntsville, Alabama, the 2026 Corolla Cross will be available in a choice of Hybrid or gas-powered models. The Hybrid model will be available in three grades: S, SE, and XSE all equipped with standard Electronic On-Demand AWD. The gas-powered models will come in three grades: L, LE and XLE all with FWD or AWD available. It is expected to start arriving at Toyota dealerships later this year, with pricing announced closer to launch.

Value and Versatility

The versatile design of the Corolla Cross is spacious, modern, powerful and value packed. Built on the TNGA-C platform, with stylish compact crossover proportions, it has handling that is akin to a car. The Corolla Cross’ chassis plays a central role in its car-like feel, as well as the available suspension types, like the independent MacPherson-type front suspension on select gas grades or the sport tuned suspension on the Hybrid models.

Inside, Corolla Cross’ spacious interior offers many of the desirable creature comforts that modern drivers expect. The L, LE, S, and SE grades come with durable fabric-trimmed seating in a variety of colors. Move up to the XLE for SofTex®-trimmed seats or the XSE grade for SofTex-trim with Mixed Media. Other available interior features include power-adjustable seating, a power moonroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Keeping drivers connected and entertained is a new 10.5-inch touchscreen that is now standard on the XLE and XSE grades and available with the Multimedia Upgrade option on the LE and SE grades. The L, LE, S, and SE grades have a standard 8-inch touchscreen. All grades are equipped with the Toyota Audio Multimedia system with six-speakers, standard. For a more robust soundscape a nine-speaker JBL® Premium sound system with subwoofer and amplifier is also available on the XLE and XSE grades. All grades have standard wireless compatibility for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

For powering-up devices there are two USB-Type C ports up front, standard. Qi wireless charging is standard on the LE, SE, XLE and XSE grades. The LE, XLE, SE and XSE grades add two rear USB-Type C ports.

In the back, storage space is ready to take on items like roller bags or golf clubs thanks to the 60/40-split folding rear seats that come standard on all grades. The XLE and XSE models also include a rear center armrest with two additional cupholders. To make access to the roomy cargo area even more convenient, the Corolla Cross has an available power liftgate with height adjustability. Available accessories include all-weather floormats, a roof rack with crossbars, an activity mount for carrying items such as bicycles, and a tow hitch for towing capacity of up to 1,500 lbs.

Powerfully Efficient

The Corolla Cross Hybrid model has Toyota’s 5th Generation Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system and standard Electronic On-Demand AWD. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and three electric motors. The drivetrain is an Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). Altogether, it has a net combined output of 196 horsepower and an 8 second 0-60 time, making the Corolla Cross Hybrid fun to drive. It also has an impressive manufacturer estimated 42 combined MPG rating for all Hybrid grades.

Gas-powered models have the Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) paired to a Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift Mode (CVTi-S). Overall, it produces a punchy 169 horsepower on the gas model and has a physical first gear for an engaging driving experience.

For those who choose a gas-powered AWD model, Toyota’s clever Dynamic Torque Control system directs up to 50% of power to the rear wheels when it’s needed – and disengages completely when it’s not. This feature helps Corolla Cross’ fuel economy – another strong suit for this powertrain – with a manufacturer estimated 30 combined MPG rating on AWD models; FWD equipped models have a manufacturer estimated 32 combined MPG rating.

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Standard

True to Toyota form, modern safety is key for Corolla Cross. That’s why all grades come standard with both the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) suite of advanced active safety equipment and convenience features, as well as Toyota’s signature STAR Safety System.

There are also available safety and convenience features like Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, standard on LE and XLE and SE and XSE grades, and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, standard on the XLE and XSE grades. All grades come with nine airbags throughout the cabin standard to help protect occupants.

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is a comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistance technologies that includes:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Road Sign Assist (RSA)
Proactive Driving Assist (PDA)

The Toyota STAR Safety System includes:

Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC)
Traction Control (TRAC)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Smart Stop Technology (SST)

Limited Warranty

Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Corolla Cross Hybrid-related components that require repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date of first use when sold as new. The hybrid battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferable across ownership.

The 2026 Corolla Cross and Corolla Cross Hybrid also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and two years of Roadside Assistance, regardless of mileage.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 35 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 32 electrified options.

Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has committed to creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership with, historically underserved communities near the company’s U.S. operating sites.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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Meijer Opens New Supercenters in Austintown, Medina, and Richmond Heights

May 9, 2025

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Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Meijer opened three new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in Northeast Ohio today, bringing value and one-stop shopping to customers in Austintown, Medina, and Richmond Heights.

Known for its fresh grocery selection and unbeatable value, Meijer offers an expansive farm-fresh produce section featuring hundreds of USDA-certified organic items as well as a great deli and meat department. Meijer supercenters also feature full-service pharmacies and general merchandise, including baby and pet departments, apparel, beauty care, floral departments, and garden centers.

The new supercenters offer time-saving digital shopping solutions, including Shop & Scan, which allows shoppers to scan barcodes via the Meijer mobile app and bag their items as they shop to make checkout more expedient. The stores also feature deep discounts on surplus food via the Flashfood app, convenient shopping through Meijer Home Delivery and Pickup services, and mPerks rewards to help customers earn on every dollar spent.

“As a family company that’s been serving Midwest customers for 90 years, we are humbled to be able to continue bringing our unique shopping experience to more communities,” Executive Chairman Hank Meijer said. “Meijer invests in the communities we serve, and we look forward to partnering with local organizations and helping to strengthen each of these communities.”

Meijer opened its first store in Ohio in 1981. In the last few years, the retailer has invested more than half a billion dollars into Northeast Ohio by opening and remodeling nearly 25 stores, creating jobs, and contributing to the missions of local nonprofits. Meijer employs more than 12,000 team members statewide at 58 stores and distribution and manufacturing facilities in Tipp City.

“Our three new store teams are already working hard to deliver value and convenience to our customers, and we’re thankful for their dedication and passion,” Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes said. “We are confident Austintown, Medina, and Richmond Heights customers are going to love having Meijer be part of their community.”

Meijer Store Directors Patrick Hughes, Carol Lester, and Marcella Mathis and their teams welcomed customers into the stores with a round of applause when the doors opened. This was later followed by ribbon-cutting events attended by Keyes and members of the Meijer family.

Prior to opening the new stores, Meijer demonstrated its support of all three communities by making $90,000 in donations to 10 local organizations. In Austintown, Hughes and the store’s team members donated to The Hope Foundation of Mahoning Valley and the St. Vincent DePaul Foundation of Youngstown. In Medina, Lester and her team donated to The Children’s Center of Medina County, Feeding Medina County, Cups Café, Medina County Habitat for Humanity, and the Medina Fire Department‘s “After the Fire” program. In Richmond Heights, Mathis and her team donated to the Richmond Heights Education Foundation, the Community Partnership on Aging, and Empowering Epilepsy.

Meijer donates at least 6 percent of its net profit to the community annually, and each of its stores works with local food banks and pantries to help fight hunger. Since 2008, the retailer’s Simply Give program has generated more than $100 million for its food pantry partners throughout the Midwest. The stores each selected their first Simply Give partners, which include Austintown Community Church for the Austintown store, Feeding Medina County for the Medina store, and The Bin Food Pantry for the Richmond Heights store.

Continuing the retailer’s ongoing efforts to ensure accessibility for all customers, the stores feature new, larger, height-adjustable changing tables in the family restrooms for the added convenience and dignity of customers with disabilities and their caregivers. As in all Meijer stores, the new supercenters also offer free access to Aira, an app-based service that provides live navigation assistance to blind and low-vision customers using the camera on their smartphones.

About Meijer: Meijer is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest. As the pioneer of the one-stop shopping concept, more than 70,000 Meijer team members work hard to deliver a friendly, seamless in-store and online shopping experience featuring an assortment of fresh foods, high-quality apparel, household essentials, and health and wellness products and services. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. Additional information on the company can be found by visiting newsroom.meijer.com.

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Girl Scouts of the USA Introduces Exclusive Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ Program to Help Pre-K and Kindergarten Girls Prepare for the School Year Ahead

May 9, 2025

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Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges--whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends.

NEW YORK, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is preparing incoming Daisies (rising kindergarteners and first graders in fall 2025) for the upcoming school year with the new, exclusive Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ program. The Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ program, open now until June 30, will help current pre-K and kindergarten girls who are new to Girl Scouting kick off their summer with fun and adventures while gaining new friendships. Girls will grow their confidence, use their imagination and build skills they can take into the next school year. Through this special program, girls will receive three skill-building activity books, shipped directly to them from June through August 2025, unlocking a world of possibilities.

These school-readiness activity books, available in English and Spanish, will help prepare girls for kindergarten and first grade through fun, character-building Girl Scout activities. The Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ program emphasizes important skills such as motor skills, communication, critical thinking, emotional regulation and more through imaginative play, puzzles and teamwork activities.

“Starting a new school year is a huge transition for girls, and Girl Scouts is thrilled to help parents and caregivers prepare for these milestone years,” said GSUSA CEO Bonnie Barczykowski. “The Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ program will provide girls with skills they need to navigate this transition and help them discover their self-interests and build self-esteem, which will help set them up for success in kindergarten, first grade and beyond.”

By signing up for the Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ program, girls will receive a Girl Scout membership through September 30, 2026. As Girl Scouts, girls can choose from a variety of activities, surround themselves with supportive peers, and engage with mentoring adults.

For more information on the Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ program, visit girlscouts.org/getready. To learn more, join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit girlscouts.org.

We Are Girl Scouts of the USA

Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. Join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate.

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Toyota Mississippi Experience Center Awarded LEED Platinum Certification

May 8, 2025

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One of Five in Mississippi for Green Building Council’s Highest Level of Distinction

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Platinum is the new gold standard at Toyota Mississippi after its Experience Center received a LEED Platinum certification.

Toyota Mississippi Experience Center Awarded LEED Platinum Certification

The 15,000-square foot facility opened in June 2022 with an innovative flare for teaching the Toyota Way to guests from around the world. The concept is rooted in the company’s principles for environmental performance and sustainability spanning across four key focus areas: Carbon, Water, Biodiversity and Circular Economy.

“The Mississippi Experience Center is a blend of innovation coupled with Toyota’s fundamental environmental philosophy to make a better planet,” said Sean McCarthy, Toyota Mississippi engineering manager. “We’re proud our facility is one of five in the state at this level, and we hope it sets an example for others to build sustainably and do what’s right for the future of our planet.”

Carbon:

Taking center spotlight, the facility boasts a dedicated solar farm generating more than 7,000 kilowatt hours each month. That’s enough to power seven Mississippi homes. But the brightest idea was strategically placing the building and windows to align with the stars—well, the only star in our solar system—leveraging natural light and LED fixtures to reduce light usage by 50 percent.

Water:

Toyota then opened the flood gates on water conservation and alternative usage methods. Whether from a subtle spring shower or a Mississippi monsoon, raindrops are directed from the building’s roof into a 5,000-gallon underground holding tank to use for flushing the facility’s toilets, saving fresh water for drinking and handwashing.

Biodiversity:

The site’s unique bio-retention pond functions as a natural filtration system for rainwater runoff in the parking lot and provides a thriving eco-system for biodiversity. As storm water flows into the pond, it filters sediment naturally creating a habitat for local flora and fauna including the site’s two indicator species: the Northern Bobwhite quail and Wood duck.

Circular Economy:

As sure as the world turns, so does Toyota’s continued mission for a circular economy, which means optimizing resource use and minimizing waste across the entire production and consumption cycle. Simply put, reduce or eliminate waste, reuse and recycle. The Toyota Mississippi Experience Center leveraged this focus area by using reclaimed materials within the building while minimizing waste sent to the landfill during construction.

This project yielded no shortage of sustainable concepts, and the mission is still growing. Toyota is driving forward with its commitment to minimize environmental impacts, while helping employees create positive impacts on the planet and society.

Come see the Toyota Mississippi Experience Center for yourself. The team provides public tours of the facility and the manufacturing plant, where its 2,400 employees proudly assemble the Toyota Corolla. Book your tour today at www.TourToyota.com/MS.

To see the building’s official LEED scorecard, visit https://www.usgbc.org/projects/toyota-ms-experience-center?view=scorecard.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 35 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 32 electrified options.

To help inspire the next generation for careers in advanced manufacturing, Toyota launched its in-person tour booking platform and virtual tour experience at www.TourToyota.com allowing guests to schedule a live tour to see several of our U.S. manufacturing facilities in action or visit all plants virtually from anywhere around the globe.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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A Blast from the Past: The Corolla Hatchback Gets Rowdy with New FX Edition

May 8, 2025

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A Blast from the Past: The Corolla Hatchback Gets Rowdy with New FX Edition

FX Edition Adds 18-inch Gloss White-Finished Alloy Wheels, Rear Wing and Sport Touring Seats with Orange Stitching
Available in Ice Cap, Inferno and Blue Crush Metallic
Expected to Arrive at Toyota Dealerships Fall 2025

PLANO, Texas, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the 2026 model year, the Corolla Hatchback welcomes the FX edition into the fold, igniting the spirit of the legendary FX16. This special edition masterfully blends nostalgic charm with contemporary dynamism, injecting a dose of bold athleticism into the already spirited Corolla Hatchback.

Based on the SE grade, the Corolla Hatchback FX adds a black vented sport wing for aggressive flair and improved aerodynamics. The 18-inch gloss white-finished alloy wheels with black lug nuts give an unexpected wow factor. Other stylish features include a heritage-inspired rear badge reminiscent of the original FX16 from the 80s.

Under the hood of the Corolla Hatchback FX Edition is the 2.0-liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 169 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 151 lb-ft. peak torque at 4,800 rpm. Additionally, this hatchback provides a nimble ride and has a manufacturer-estimated 33 combined MPG rating.

Inside, the Corolla Hatchback FX showcases new black Sport Touring Seats with suede inserts and orange stitching, but the pop of color doesn’t stop there. The bright stitching continues on the door panels, steering wheel and shifter boot. The special edition comes standard with a 7-inch digital gauge cluster that shares useful vehicle information and can be customized to show different layouts based on the driver’s preference. Also standard is a wireless charger to easily charge a smartphone on the go.

The Corolla Hatchback FX Edition will be available in three color choices: Inferno, Ice Cap, and Blue Crush Metallic.

Not only is it practical, the Corolla Hatchback FX Edition offers a stylish, sporty and exciting driving experience. There will only be 1,600 Corolla Hatchback FX Editions assembled for the U.S. and customers can expect them to arrive at Toyota dealerships this fall. Additional details and pricing for the full Corolla lineup will be shared later this year.

Instinctive Technology
The Corolla Hatchback FX Edition comes with the 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system. With an available active Drive Connect* subscription, drivers can interact with the system through touch and voice activation and, with Intelligent Assistant available through Drive Connect*, simple phrases like “Hey Toyota” awaken the system for voice-activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more. Over-the-Air (OTA) updates will also be available.

The Toyota Audio Multimedia system allows dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity, with support for standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. A Wi-Fi Connect* trial/subscription offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices, turning the car into an AT&T Hotspot, and the ability to link customers’ separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle with the Integrated Streaming* feature (30 day/3GB Wi-Fi Connect* and 1-month Integrated Streaming* trials included). This augments the already robust audio playback ability that includes HD Radio, USB data and a SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription.

The Corolla Hatchback FX Edition offers a host of Connected Services available on all grades. The 5-year minimum Safety Connect* trial includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. The 5-year minimum Service Connect* trial provides drivers the capability of receiving Vehicle Health Reports, Maintenance Alerts and reminders. And, with an active Remote Connect* trial or subscription, drivers remotely interact with their vehicle through the Toyota app (1-year trial included).

*4G Network-dependent

Safety & Convenience
The 2025 Corolla Hatchback FX Edition comes with the robust Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. This safety suite includes:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is designed to help detect a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist and provide an audible/visual forward-collision warning under certain circumstances. If you don’t react, the system is designed to provide automatic emergency braking.
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is an adaptive cruise control system that is designed to be set at speeds above 20 mph. DRCC uses vehicle-to-vehicle distance control to help maintain a preset distance from the vehicle ahead of you.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist detects lane markings or the road’s edge at speeds above 30 mph. LDA w/SA is designed to provide an audible/visual warning if an inadvertent lane departure is detected. If no corrective action is taken, Steering Assist is designed to provide gentle corrective steering for lane-keeping assistance.
Lane Tracing Assist: Lane Tracing Assist is designed to help keep the vehicle in the center of a lane. LTA assists the driver with steering control while DRCC is in use.
Road Sign Assist: Road Sign Assist uses the forward-facing camera to recognize specific road signs, such as speed limit, stop, and yield signs. RSA provides sign information to the driver via the Multi-Information Display
Automatic High Beams: Automatic High Beams is designed to detect headlights of oncoming vehicles and taillights of preceding vehicles. AHB automatically toggles between high and low beams as appropriate.
Proactive Driving Assist: Proactive Driving Assist uses the vehicle’s camera and radar, when system operating conditions are met, to provide gentle braking and/or steering to support driving tasks such as distance control between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist. PDA can also provide gentle braking into curves.

For complete details on TSS 3.0, please visit Toyota.com/safety-sense.

Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare
Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. The Corolla Hatchback FX Edition also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a no additional cost plan that covers normal factory-scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years, unlimited mileage.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 35 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 32 electrified options.

Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has committed to creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership with, historically underserved communities near the company’s U.S. operating sites.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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Parkland Corporation to be Acquired by Sunoco LP

May 8, 2025

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CALGARY, AB, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) (“Sunoco” or the “Partnership”) and Parkland Corporation (TSX: PKI) (“Parkland”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Sunoco will acquire all outstanding shares of Parkland in a cash and equity transaction valued at approximately U.S.$9.1 billion, including assumed debt (the “Transaction”).

“This strategic combination is a compelling outcome for Parkland shareholders,” said Michael Jennings, Executive Chairman of Parkland. “The Board unanimously recommends the proposed transaction, recognizing Sunoco’s commitment to safeguarding Canadian jobs, retaining the Calgary head office, and further investing in Canada. This partnership creates significant financial benefits for shareholders and would position the combined company as the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas.”

“Today marks a significant milestone,” said Bob Espey, President and CEO of Parkland. “This transaction delivers immediate value for shareholders, including an attractive 25% premium. Sunoco shares our commitment to growth, customer service, operational excellence, and ongoing investment in Canada, making our combined business stronger and better positioned for sustained success.”

Strategic Rationale

Compelling Financial Benefits: Immediately accretive, with 10%+ accretion to distributable cash flow per common unit and U.S.$250 million in run-rate synergies by Year 3. The combined company expects to return to Sunoco’s 4x long-term leverage target within 12-18 months post-close.
Industry Leading Scale and Stability: Complementary assets enables advantaged fuel supply and further diversifies Sunoco’s portfolio and geographic footprint.
Accelerated Accretive Growth: Increases cash flow generation for reinvestment and distribution growth.

Continued Commitment to Canada and Responsible Stewardship

Employment in Canada: Sunoco will maintain a Canadian headquarters in Calgary and significant employment levels in Canada.
Burnaby Refinery: Sunoco is committed to continuing to invest in Parkland’s innovative refinery, which produces low-carbon fuels, while maintaining safe, healthy and growing operations for the long-term. The refinery will continue to operate and supply fuel within the Lower Mainland.
Transportation Energy Infrastructure Expansion: Sunoco will continue to support Parkland’s plan to expand its Canadian transportation energy infrastructure.
Expanded Investment Opportunities: The combined company’s expanded free cash flow will provide additional resources for reinvestment in Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States in support of both existing and new opportunities.

Transaction Details

Under the terms of the agreement, Parkland shareholders will receive 0.295 SUNCorp units and C$19.80 for each Parkland share, implying a 25 per cent premium based on the 7-day VWAP’s of both Parkland and Sunoco as of May 2, 2025. Parkland shareholders can elect, in the alternative, to receive C$44.00 per Parkland share in cash or 0.536 SUNCorp units for each Parkland share, subject to proration to ensure that the aggregate consideration payable in connection with the transaction does not exceed C$19.80 in cash per Parkland share outstanding as of immediately before closing and 0.295 SUNCorp units per Parkland share outstanding as of immediately before close. For a period of two years following closing of the transaction, Sunoco will ensure that SUNCorp unitholders will receive the same dividend equivalent as the distribution to Sunoco unitholders.

The proposed Transaction will be effected pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), which is required to be approved by an Alberta court. The Transaction will require approval by 66 2/3 per cent of the votes cast by the shareholders of Parkland. The agreement also contains an option whereby Sunoco, at its election any time before the Meeting (defined below), may elect to effect and complete the Transaction on the same terms by way of a take-over bid, which would require support from Parkland shareholders owning at least 50 per cent of Parkland’s outstanding shares. The directors and senior officers of Parkland, collectively holding 0.7 per cent of the Parkland shares, have entered into customary voting support agreements, pursuant to which they have committed to vote their common shares held in favour of the Transaction.

In addition to shareholder and court approvals, the Transaction is subject to applicable regulatory approvals, including approvals under the Investment Canada Act, approval of the listing of the SUNCorp shares to be issued under the Transaction on the NYSE, and the satisfaction of certain other closing conditions customary for a transaction of this nature. Subject to the satisfaction of such conditions, the Transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025. The agreement includes customary deal protections, including fiduciary-out provisions, non-solicitation covenants, and the right to match any superior proposals, subject to Parkland paying a break fee in the amount of $275 million in certain circumstances.

Full details of the Transaction will be included in the Parkland management information circular.

Board of Directors Recommendation

On March 5, 2025, Parkland announced that its Board of Directors had initiated a review of strategic alternatives aimed at identifying opportunities to maximize value for all shareholders. A special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”) was appointed to oversee and lead this comprehensive review.

Following this announcement, discussions with Sunoco intensified significantly, leading to the Transaction.

Based on the unanimous recommendation of Parkland’s Special Committee, and following thorough consultation with its financial and legal advisors, Parkland’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the Transaction. The Board strongly recommends that shareholders vote in favour of the Transaction.

Goldman Sachs Canada Inc. and BofA Securities have each provided opinions to the Parkland Board of Directors, and BMO Capital Markets has provided an opinion to the Parkland Special Committee, to the effect that, as of the date thereof, and based upon and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications stated in each such opinion, the right to receive, at the option of each Parkland shareholder, either (i) an amount in cash equal to the quotient obtained by dividing C$19.80 by 45%, (ii) the number of common units representing limited liability company interests in SUNCorp equal to the quotient obtained by dividing 0.295 by 55% or (iii) a combination of C$19.80 in cash and 0.295 common units representing limited liability company interests in SUNCorp is fair, from a financial point of view, to the shareholders of Parkland (other than Sunoco and its affiliates). The full text of each such fairness opinion, which sets forth the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations on the review undertaken in connection with each such opinion, will be included in the Parkland management information circular. None of BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs Canda Inc. or BMO Capital Markets express an opinion or recommendation as to how any Parkland shareholder should vote or act in connection with the Transaction or any other matter.

Annual and Special Meeting

Parkland intends to hold a special meeting of Parkland shareholders on June 24, 2025, to approve the Transaction. The annual general meeting of Parkland shareholders, which was originally scheduled for May 6, 2025, has been cancelled and will instead be held on June 24, 2025 concurrent with the special meeting (the annual and special meeting of Parkland Shareholders is referred to as the “Meeting”), allowing Parkland’s shareholders adequate time to fully evaluate the Transaction and its benefits. Shareholders as of the record date of May 23, 2025 will be eligible to vote at the Meeting. In addition to the business of the Meeting already described in Parkland’s management information circular dated April 7, 2025, Parkland will file a new 2025 management information circular, which will also contain information about the Transaction.

The current directors have agreed to stand for election at the upcoming Meeting in order to consummate the Transaction, if supported by Parkland’s shareholders. These directors have agreed to stand down in favour of any alternative slate if the Transaction is not supported.

Advisors

Goldman Sachs Canada Inc. and BofA Securities served as financial advisors to Parkland. BMO Capital Markets acted as financial advisor to Parkland’s Special Committee. Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP acted as Parkland’s legal advisor. Torys LLP acted as legal advisor to Parkland’s Special Committee.

Barclays and RBC Capital Markets served as the exclusive financial advisors to Sunoco. Barclays and RBC Capital Markets provided committed financing. Stikeman Elliot LLP, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, and Vinson & Elkins LLP acted as Sunoco’s legal advisors.

Conference Call Information

Sunoco LP and Parkland Corporation management will hold a conference call on Monday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (7:30 a.m. Central Standard Time) to discuss the transaction. To participate, dial 877-407-6184 (toll free) or 201-389-0877 at least 10 minutes before the call and ask for the Sunoco LP conference call. The conference call will also be accessible live and for later replay via webcast in the Investor Relations section of Sunoco’s website at www.SunocoLP.com under Webcasts and Presentations.

About Parkland

Parkland is a leading international fuel distributor, marketer, and convenience retailer with safe and reliable operations in twenty-six countries across the Americas. Our retail network meets the fuel, and convenience needs of everyday consumers. Our commercial operations provide businesses with fuel to operate, complete projects and better serve their customers. In addition to meeting our customers’ needs for essential fuels, Parkland provides a range of choices to help them lower their environmental impact, including manufacturing and blending renewable fuels, ultra-fast EV charging, a variety of solutions for carbon credits and renewables, and solar power. With approximately 4,000 retail and commercial locations across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean region, we have developed supply, distribution, and trading capabilities to accelerate growth and business performance.

Our strategy is focused on two interconnected pillars: our Customer Advantage and our Supply Advantage. Through our Customer Advantage, we aim to be the first choice of our customers through our proprietary brands, differentiated offers, extensive network, competitive pricing, reliable service, and compelling loyalty program. Our Supply Advantage is based on achieving the lowest cost to serve among independent fuel marketers and distributors in the hard-to-serve markets in which we operate, through our well-positioned assets, significant scale, and deep supply and logistics capabilities. Our business is underpinned by our people and our values of safety, integrity, community, and respect, which are embedded across our organization.

About Sunoco

Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating in over 40 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 7,400 Sunoco and partner branded locations and additional independent dealers and commercial customers. SUN’s general partner is owned by Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward looking statements”). When used in this news release, the words “continue”, “commit”, “enhance”, “ensure”, “expect”, “increase”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things: expected benefits from the Transaction including but not limited to financial benefits for shareholders and increased cash flow generation for reinvestment and distribution growth; Sunoco acquiring all outstanding shares of Parkland in the Transaction, including assumed debt; Sunoco’s intention to list SUNCorp on the New York Stock Exchange; the expectation that SUNCorp will be treated as a corporation for tax purposes; Sunoco’s commitment to maintaining significant employment levels in Canada and retaining the Alberta head office; the belief that the combined company will be the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas; the forecast that the Transaction will be immediately accretive with 10%+ accretion to distributable cash flow per common unit and U.S.$250 million in run-rate synergies by Year 3; the belief that the Transaction will enhance scale enabling advantaged fuel supply and further diversify Sunoco’s portfolio and geographic footprint; the expectation that the Burnaby Refinery will continue to operate and supply fuel within the Lower Mainland; the belief that combined company’s expanded free cash flow will provide additional resources for reinvestment in Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States in support of both existing and new opportunities; the anticipated timing for closing of the Transaction; the anticipated timing for holding of the special meeting of Parkland shareholders; the filing of Parkland’s new 2025 management information circular including information about the Transaction; the effect, implementation, and completion of the plan of arrangement; the expectation that the current directors of Parkland will stand down in favour of any alternative slate at the upcoming AGM if the Transaction is not supported; and the timing of the joint conference call of Sunoco LP and Parkland.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Parkland does not undertake any obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by securities laws. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks, assumptions and uncertainties including, but not limited to: general economic, market and business conditions; the completion of the Transaction on anticipated terms and timing, or at all, including obtaining key regulatory approvals and Parkland shareholder approval; anticipated tax treatment; potential litigation relating to the Transaction that could be instituted against Sunoco or Parkland; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships, including with employees, suppliers, customers, competitors or credit rating agencies, resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; certain restrictions during the pendency of the Transaction that may impact Parkland’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions or otherwise operate its business; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Parkland. See also the risks and uncertainties described under the headings “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in Parkland’s current Annual Information Form dated March 5, 2025, and under the headings “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” included in the Q4 2024 Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated March 5, 2025, each as filed on SEDAR+ and available on Parkland’s website at www.parkland.ca.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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KIA K4 NAMED AMONG LIST OF 2025 WARDS 10 BEST INTERIORS & UX WINNERS

May 8, 2025

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IRVINE, Calif., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Kia K4 sedan has been named a 2025 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX award winner. The annual Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX competition evaluates new or heavily redesigned vehicle interiors and user-experience technology, with scoring based on a variety of metrics including design and aesthetics, comfort, materials, fit-and-finish, connectivity and infotainment, displays and controls, as well as advanced driver assist systems and value. For the 2025 awards, 34 vehicles were evaluated.

“We are honored the editors at Wards have recognized the attention to detail we put into elevating the experience inside the K4’s cabin,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. “Our designers worked hard to craft and develop a pleasant space and we’re proud this concept is resonating with Wards’ experts.”

“At a time when the average price of a new vehicle in the U.S. is on the rise, our Kia K4 test car shows that well-performing technology and a strong interior design language are not the sole domain of higher priced mass-market or luxury vehicles. The K4’s available stylish black and white cabin and its advanced graphics and tech features, plus its plentiful passenger and cargo room, earned it high marks from our judges and put it firmly on our 2025 winners’ list,” said Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX program manager and judge, Christie Schweinsberg.

Wards 10 Best Interior & UX judges commended the K4 for a cabin design and layout that elevates the standard for what to expect in a compact sedan. Judges highlighted the K4’s ergonomic and user-friendly controls and features, including an available total combined nearly 30 inches of digital instrumentation.¹ Its advanced connectivity and OTA capabilities² further enrich the driving experience. Beautiful display screens, easy phone pairing, and impressive cabin space for the class all contributed to the vehicle’s winning position.

Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

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* Select trims of the 2025 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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¹ “Composed of a 12.3″ instrument display, 5″ climate display, and 12.3” touchscreen infotainment display. Distracted driving can result in the loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation.

² Over-the-Air features and updates may require an additional cost and may vary by model, model year, and trim level. Features, specifications, and fees are subject to change. Kia Connect subscription is required and Kia Connect terms and conditions apply.

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KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2026 SPORTAGE PRICING

May 7, 2025

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Sportage has starting MSRP¹ of $28,690
Dynamic facelifted exterior design features broad, upright grille that conveys confidence
Tech-forward cabin boasts advanced wireless connectivity with thoughtful details and upmarket conveniences
X-Line trim delivers distinctive and rugged style with unique front and rear bumper designs
New available exterior and interior colors with new two-tone steering wheel designs.
X-Pro Prestige developed with confidence in mind, standard Active All-Wheel Drive System, All-Terrain Tires & new Terrain Mode.
Expected to go on sale in the first half of 2025.

IRVINE, Calif., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Kia America has announced pricing for the 2026 Sportage (ICE), which features a number of exciting and innovative enhancements for this model year.

Kia America Announces 2026 Sportage Pricing

Pricing – MSRP (excludes $1,395 destination)
Sportage LX FWD	$28,690
Sportage LX AWD	$30,490
Sportage EX FWD	$30,490
Sportage EX AWD	$32,290
Sportage SX FWD	$34,290
Sportage SX Prestige FWD	$36,290
Sportage SX Prestige AWD	$38,090
Sportage X-Line AWD	$32,990
Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD	$39,590

Major updates for model year 2026:

The Sportage is Kia’s most popular vehicle, and the 2026 model builds on this with more confident exterior styling, advanced driver-focused technology, that provides a great value for consumers seeking class up interior with enhanced driver conveniences. The new front-end design features Kia’s star map lighting with distinctive amber daytime running lights. This visually striking new design is the latest evolution of Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy, yielding a harmony of dynamism and strength. The refined and modern front and rear bumpers gives way to a functional and modern cabin, outfitted with Kia’s latest high-tech features and new available cabin colors and finishing accents.

Connectivity and Convenience:

Standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay² and Android Auto³
Available OTA (over the air) updates enhance driver experience
Standard Smart Key and Dual Rear USB-C charging
Available Terrain Mode (AWD only): Snow, Mud, Sand modes.

Advanced Driver Assistance Features⁴:

Standard Forward Collision Avoidance plus Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Standard Hands-On Detection
Standard Forward and Reverse Park Distance Warning

Click below for more information about the 2026 Kia Sportage:

Vehicle specifications, including fuel economy
Features and Options

Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

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* Select trims of the 2025 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.
² Apple® and Apple CarPlay® are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple CarPlay® runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply.
³ Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play store and an Android compatible smartphone running Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android, Android Auto, and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC or its affiliates.
⁴ Advanced driver assistance systems are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect all objects around the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.

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Meijer Simply Give Hunger Relief Program Reaches Incredible $100 Million Donation Milestone

May 7, 2025

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Meijer announced today its Simply Give hunger relief program has donated an incredible $100 million to help alleviate hunger in the Midwest since the program’s inception in 2008. During that time, the Meijer Simply Give program has provided nearly 900 million meals to communities in partnership with hundreds of local food pantries across its six-state footprint.*

“For the last 17 years, the Meijer Simply Give program has fueled the missions of food pantries for countless communities across the Midwest, ensuring neighbors in need have access to nourishing food,” said Rick Keyes, President & CEO of Meijer. “Reaching this milestone is more than a number—it’s a testament to the critical partnerships between our stores and local food pantries, the generosity of our customers, and the dedication of our team members. It’s proof that when we come together with a shared purpose, we can make a profound and lasting impact in the neighborhoods we call home.”

To celebrate this achievement and express its gratitude, Meijer will make a special contribution of $1.5 million to the hundreds of Simply Give pantries that continue to serve as essential lifelines for individuals and families facing food insecurity across the Midwest.

The Meijer Simply Give hunger relief program has been able to drive such an impact in part because of customers’ shared desire to fight hunger. Customers are invited to continue supporting their communities by adding a $10 Simply Give card to their cart, which is then converted into a Meijer food-only gift card and given to the local food pantry partner associated with that store’s community.

“Our food pantry partners are truly the heartbeat of our Simply Give program, and we are thrilled to celebrate this impressive milestone with them,” said Melissa Conway, Director of Community Partnerships & Giving at Meijer. “On behalf of Meijer, we’d like to thank all our pantry partners for the tremendous care, commitment, and compassion they demonstrate every day in providing meals and comfort to families in need.”

In addition to its year-round customer efforts, the Meijer Simply Give program offers special opportunities for contributions to go further, including the campaign’s Double Match Days, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, and other gifting initiatives.

* Meal calculation is based on the approximate average cost of a meal from select food pantry partners across the Meijer footprint. From 2008-2023, this was calculated at ten cents per meal, then was adjusted in 2023 to the present meal calculation rate of 25 cents per meal.

About Meijer: Meijer is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest. As the pioneer of the one-stop shopping concept, more than 70,000 Meijer team members work hard to deliver a friendly, seamless in-store and online shopping experience featuring an assortment of fresh foods, high-quality apparel, household essentials, and health and wellness products and services. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. Additional information on the company can be found by visiting newsroom.meijer.com.

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Guayakí Yerba Mate Rebrands as Yerba Madre, Deepening Its Regenerative Mission and Honoring Indigenous Partnerships

May 6, 2025

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Yerba Madre Regenerative Organic Certified® Traditional Air Dried Yerba Mate Loose Leaf

SEBASTOPOL, Calif., and VENICE, Calif., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Guayakí Yerba Mate, the pioneer of regenerative yerba mate beverages in North America, is rebranding as Yerba Madre™, a new name that reflects a deepened commitment to people and planet, and the ancestral roots of yerba mate.

“Yerba Madre”—meaning “Mother Herb”—honors Mother Earth and the Indigenous knowledge at the root of the brand’s nearly 30-year journey. The brand’s original name, Guayakí, was inspired by its first partnership in 2002 with the Aché Kue Tuvy community in Paraguay. What began as a single collaboration has grown into direct partnership with 255 family farmers and Indigenous communities across Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay working together to regenerate the Atlantic Forest and preserve the cultural heritage of yerba mate through organic, shade-grown cultivation.

“This rebrand is about coming back to our roots and recommitting to the mission that inspired the company decades ago,” said Alex Pryor, co-founder of Yerba Madre. “Yerba mate is more than a beverage, it’s a tradition, empowering cultural and ecosystemic relationships. Yerba Madre honors the communities who have grown the yerba mate plant while ensuring the regeneration of the forest and its sacred value.”

“Yerba Madre isn’t just a new name. It’s a loud declaration of our longstanding purpose,” said Ben Mand, Chief Executive Officer of Yerba Madre. “We are honoring the stewards of yerba mate, both people and the land, as we build a regenerative future together.

The first product to debut under the Yerba Madre name will be Regenerative Organic Certified® Traditional Air Dried Yerba Mate Loose Leaf, the first-ever yerba mate to earn Regenerative Organic Certified® Gold status. This release sets a new global standard for how a beverage brand can serve people, planet, and future generations. Cans and bottles will begin transitioning to the Yerba Madre name later this summer, with Canadian packaging following in December.

Yerba Madre also builds on what fans know and love about the brand, which is often referred to simply as “yerba” or “the one in the yellow can.” The iconic yellow can is here to stay, updated with original design elements as a nod to its roots and a bold step into its future.

“We’re not changing who we are—we’re naming it,” said Emily Kortlang, Chief Marketing Officer. “Our community already knows us as yerba. Yerba Madre makes that identity unmistakable and fuels the future we’re building together: rooted in heritage, community, and regeneration.”

The company was among the founding B Corps in 2007, the first to offer fair trade certified yerba mate under the Fair for Life standard in 2009, and first to source Regenerative Organic Certified® yerba mate and sugar cane in 2022. Yerba Madre is now one of the first Purpose Pledge pilot companies uniting mission-driven companies to collaboratively define, benchmark, and advance a new standard for ethical business from farm to shelf.

Yerba Madre remains the leader in ready-to-drink yerba mate with an 85% market share in North America with products available at more than 45,000 retail locations across the U.S. and Canada.

For more on the Yerba Madre brand, visit www.YerbaMadre.com, and to explore our 2024 Impact Highlights click here.

About Yerba Madre
Yerba Madre—formerly Guayakí Yerba Mate—is the nearly 30-year pioneer of regenerative yerba mate [yer-bah ma-tay] and the category leader in ready-to-drink mate beverages across North America. The name Yerba Madre, meaning “Mother Herb,” is a tribute to Mother Earth and the ancestral wisdom of the Indigenous communities who have cultivated yerba mate for generations —a reflection of the values the brand has championed since day one.

Headquartered in Sebastopol and Venice, California, Yerba Madre sources organic, shade-grown yerba mate in direct partnership with 255 family farmers and Indigenous communities across Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Using its Market Driven Regeneration™ model, every purchase helps reforest the Atlantic Forest, support fair trade premiums, and build long-term economic resilience for grower communities.

In 2025, the brand became the world’s first yerba mate to achieve Regenerative Organic Certified™ Gold® status——setting a new global standard for ecological integrity, cultural respect, and environmental restoration.

As an original founding member of the B Corp community and a founding member of the Purpose Pledge, Yerba Madre is committed to ethical business practices across ten key pillars, including climate positivity, living wages, circularity, and inclusion. Yerba Madre is available in over 45,000 retail locations across the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit www.YerbaMadre.com.

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Toyota Financial Services Instagram Goes Live–And It’s Anything But Ordinary

May 6, 2025

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Toyota Financial Services Instagram Goes Live--And It’s Anything But Ordinary

PLANO, Texas, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Things are about to get reels good, reels fast.

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is flipping the script on auto finance storytelling with the launch of its brand-new Instagram® channel—a fresh, immersive, and unexpected take on the digital customer experience.

In a world where billions of users scroll through social media channels daily, TFS Instagram (@toyotafinancial) is carving out a unique space, where auto finance meets creativity to reimagine financial storytelling.

PERSONIFYING OUR PRODUCTS

With Instagram’s cutting-edge creative tools, TFS is embracing a new era of brand engagement that goes beyond the expected. What’s ahead?

Reels that feel more like entertainment than education—but deliver both
Videos that help viewers de-stress while learning about lease-end options
Content that turns financial terminology into a sensory experience
Tutorials that unfold the benefits of smart auto financing

At TFS, we’re not just talking at our audience—we’re immersing them in unexpected, unforgettable experiences.

MORE REACH. MORE ENGAGEMENT.

The expansion to Instagram—alongside our existing TFS Facebook presence—amplifies our ability to connect with a younger, more engaged audience looking for brands that inform, entertain, and inspire.

Through our signature content approach, we’ll bring to life:

Products & Services – Made simple, engaging, and interactive
Customer Care & Support – With content that meets people where they are
Loyalty & Lifestyle Moments – Celebrating the joy of Toyota ownership like never before

FUELING DEALERSHIPS WITH SOCIAL POWER

Through Toyota Social Publishing, Toyota dealers can now opt in—at no cost—to receive ready-to-post TFS social content that can be customized and shared directly on dealership feeds. This powerful tool ensures that TFS storytelling extends beyond a single channel—becoming part of the larger Toyota ecosystem.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Toyota fans, dealers, team members, and partners are invited to follow @toyotafinancial on Instagram and be part of a movement that’s redefining what it means to engage with financial services.

This isn’t just another Instagram page—it’s a whole new way of thinking. Buckle up, because this is just the beginning.

Toyota Financial Services is a service mark used by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC). Retail installment accounts may be owned by TMCC or its securitization affiliates and lease accounts may be owned by Toyota Lease Trust (TLT) or its securitization affiliates. TMCC is the servicer for accounts owned by TMCC, TLT, and their securitization affiliates.

The Instagram® name, logo, brand, products, and other trademarks, tradenames or images referred to herein are the property of their respective trademark holders. Unless otherwise disclosed, these trademark owners are not affiliated with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and do not sponsor or endorse TFS, or any of its respective websites, products, or comments. TFS declares no affiliation, sponsorship, nor any partnerships with any registered trademarks unless otherwise disclosed.

About Toyota Financial Services

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is the brand for finance and related products for Toyota in the United States, offering retail auto financing and leasing through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and Toyota Lease Trust. TFS also offers vehicle and payment protection products through Toyota Motor Insurance Services (TMIS). The company services Lexus dealers and customers using the Lexus Financial Services brand.

As of March 31, 2024, TFS employed approximately 3,800 team members nationwide, and had assets totaling over $149 billion. The company is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive financial services offered by Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.

We announce material financial information using the investor relations section of our website (www.toyotafinancial.com) and SEC filings. We use these channels, press releases, and social media to communicate about our company, our services and other issues. While not all information we post on social media is of a material nature, some information could be material. Therefore, we encourage those interested in our company to review our posts on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toyotafinancial and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/toyotafinancial/.

Media Contact:
Derrick J. Brown
469-486-9065

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The Home Depot to Host First Quarter Conference Call on May 20

May 6, 2025

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ATLANTA, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, May 20, at 9 a.m. ET.

A webcast will be available by logging onto http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations and selecting the First Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon. The webcast will be archived, and the replay will be available beginning at approximately noon on May 20.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement retailer. At the end of fiscal 2024, the company operated a total of 2,347 retail stores and over 780 branches across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs over 470,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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The Home Depot Foundation invests more than $5.5 million to strengthen disaster preparedness, response and rebuilding efforts

May 6, 2025

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Funding supports preparation for upcoming disasters and rebuilding after years of multiple billion-dollar events

ATLANTA, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This National Hurricane Preparedness Week, The Home Depot Foundation committed to invest more than $5.5 million to support nonprofit organizations as they help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters. This funding, in addition to the $3 million committed earlier this year for wildfire response in Southern California, brings the Foundation’s support to $8.5 million so far for the 2025 disaster season.

“In 2024, our country experienced more than 27 natural disasters that incurred at least $1 billion each in losses,” said Erin Izen, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. “It’s important that we not only work with our partners to provide relief in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, but also to help these communities prepare before a storm hits by making them more disaster-resistant.”

As the country continues to feel the impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and flooding, the Foundation is supporting several of its nonprofit partners as they prepare communities for future disasters. This includes working with Mercy Corps to equip “resilience hubs” and community centers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands with critical emergency response items, while also supporting Inspiritus as it delivers specialized training to expand its volunteer pool and capabilities. Operation Blessing, a long-standing disaster relief partner that was critical to the Foundation’s response in Asheville following Hurricane Helene, will use its grant to pilot a new First Responder and Kid Care Kit initiative in preparation for future disasters.

“During recent disaster response operations in Texas and the Los Angeles area, our teams would develop first responder kits while on-site. Our aim for this pilot program is to have them prepped and ready for future events. The ‘Kid Care Kits’ will include coloring books and snacks as well as a stuffed animal to help provide comfort to children who have faced the trauma of witnessing a natural disaster,” said Diego Traverso, senior director of global disaster response for Operation Blessing. “With this renewed support from The Home Depot Foundation, we’re able to get ahead of what’s needed when we’re in the field, freeing up our teams to help with clean-up, provide hot meals and deliver other core relief services.”

While preparedness is a crucial component of disaster response, many of the Foundation’s partners will also focus on long-term recovery efforts for communities still rebuilding after damage sustained from past disasters. For example, nonprofit partner Rebuilding Together New Orleans will use its grant to fund repairs for at least 20 houses impacted by Hurricane Ian, helping families to live safely in their homes. Habitat for Humanity of Butte County will support long-term fire recovery and mitigation efforts in Northern California, and in addition to serving at least 800 communities in the aftermath of a disaster, Team Rubicon and the Foundation will partner to provide skilled trades training to 9,000 more volunteers and rebuild 20 homes destroyed by previous storms.

Additional funds from these grants will support ongoing disaster response and long-term rebuilding efforts with American Red Cross, Convoy of Hope, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, World Central Kitchen and Habitat for Humanity International, including pre-positioning supplies, purchasing bulk food and delivering shelter as well as financial and emotional support for families impacted by natural disasters.

About The Home Depot Foundation

The Home Depot Foundation, a nonprofit supported by The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, support communities impacted by natural disasters and train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $550 million in veteran causes and improved more than 65,000 veteran homes and facilities. The Foundation has pledged to invest $750 million in veteran causes by 2030 and $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople through the Path to Pro program by 2028. To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook and Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.

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Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Announces New ‘Inside the Ropes’ Contest in Celebration of Father’s Day Weekend

May 6, 2025

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is honoring father figures all weekend long, and families can join in on the celebration with an exciting new contest for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind “Inside the Ropes” experience.

Starting today, the public is invited to submit a 400-word essay sharing why their father or positive role model deserves an exclusive “Inside the Ropes” experience at the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic. The essay should also express their excitement about sharing this opportunity with their father figure during Father’s Day Weekend. Youth 17 and under are welcome to participate as long as the essay is submitted by an adult 18 or over.

One winner and their father figure will be selected per each day of the tournament to walk the course inside the ropes with official LPGA professionals and get a front-row view of all the action. Eligible participants must enter their submission at meijerlpgaclassic.com/fan-experience#fathers-day-contest by May 25.

Chosen recipients will receive:
–       Two (2) Inside the Ropes Credentials (valid any one day, June 12-15 – day to be mutually agreed upon)
–       Free admission to the tournament the day of their attendance
–       $500 donation to Meijer Simply Give program in their name
–       $50 Meijer gift card

Full contest rules can be found at this link.

“The Meijer LPGA Classic is all about bringing families together and supporting our communities,” said Cathy Cooper, Executive Director of the Meijer LPGA Classic. “This opportunity is a special way for us to celebrate the incredible fathers and role models who make a difference every day and we’re thrilled to give families the chance to share their stories and create unforgettable memories ‘Inside the Ropes’ during such a meaningful weekend.”

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will once again be held during Father’s Day weekend, June 12-15, at Blythefield Country Club and feature the best female golfers in the world. The previous ten tournaments generated more than $12 million to feed families across the Midwest through the retailer’s Simply Give hunger relief program.

In celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15, fathers will be granted free general admission to the course. Military personnel (active, retired, reserve, veteran) and a plus one will also be granted free general admission all four days of tournament play with proper identification.

For more information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, please visit meijerlpgaclassic.com.

To view the 2024 tournament highlight video, click here.

Follow the action and stay up-to-date on the latest tournament news by following #ForeHunger and #MeijerCommunity on social media.

About the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give: The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is an official LPGA Tour event featuring 144 of the top female players in the world for a four-day, 72-hole stroke play competition at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich. In partnership with Meijer, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 500 supercenters, Meijer Grocery, neighborhood markets and Express locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin, this premier golf tournament combines world-class competition with community giving through the retailer’s Simply Give hunger relief program, which supports local food pantries across the Midwest. As one of the top LPGA tournaments for families and food enthusiasts, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give represents both elite competition and its ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the community. For more information, visit meijerlpgaclassic.com and follow the tournament on Instagram and X at @MeijerLPGA.

About Blythefield Country Club: Located just north of Grand Rapids, Blythefield has been providing families the best golf and social experience in West Michigan since 1928. With the Rogue River flowing through, Blythefield boasts one of the most beautiful championship layouts in Michigan. Previously, Blythefield has hosted the 1953 Western Amateur, the 1961 Western Open, won by Arnold Palmer, and the 2005 Western Junior won by Rickie Fowler. Beginning in 2014, Blythefield is honored to host the Meijer LPGA Classic. Learn more about Blythefield Country Club at www.blythefieldcc.org.

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Denny’s Celebrates Scholars with Prestigious Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Awards

May 6, 2025

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Recognizing Excellence in Academic Achievement

SPARTANBURG, S.C., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Denny’s, (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s Diner, proudly celebrates the newest recipients of its prestigious Hungry for Education™ Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Program, awarding $161,000 in scholarships to outstanding students from across the country who are driving change in their communities.

For more than thirteen years, Denny’s has been committed to supporting multicultural communities through its Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Program. Understanding the critical role of education in fostering personal and community progress, the program rewards deserving students for their written submissions regarding innovative ideas on pressing social topics such as reducing childhood hunger and strengthening community ties.

“Our scholars are visionaries, advocates, and change agents,” said April Kelly-Drummond, VP, Chief Inclusion and Community Engagement Officer at Denny’s. “We are proud to champion these talented young leaders by supporting their educational journey and amplifying their voices. Their ideas inspire us to do more for the communities we serve.”

For the 2024-25 academic year, the program distributed scholarships to deserving students who share their visions for how Denny’s can further unite and uplift communities.

The national winner this year is Jamya Crawford, a Clemson University Health Science student from Moore, South Carolina. “This honor means the world to me because it reflects the power of showing up with heart and purpose,” said Crawford. “Denny’s has been a beacon of support in my community, and I’m inspired to keep building meaningful connections and creating lasting impact together”, Jamya mentioned. “My parents raised me with the mindset that to be successful, one must be well rounded in all aspects by dedicating one’s time to an array of opportunities. When I first came to college, I believed that I could uphold the same responsibilities and advance my education with harder classes independently.” She struggled with the transition into college, but the resources her school offered helped greatly. “I believe that Denny’s Corporation can bring communities together by providing mental health, time management, and networking classes to high school students. The transition into college affects students’ mental health negatively due to them trying to uphold high standards that are instilled in them. By having these classes, high school students will be more prepared to handle the stress of time management in college”, she concluded.

Since its launch in 2011, Denny’s Hungry for Education™ initiative has awarded more than $2.7 million in scholarships, affirming the company’s long-standing commitment to advancing education and social equity.

To see the full list of recipients please visit:

https://www.dennys.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/2024HungryforEducationWinners.pdf

To learn more about the Hungry for Education™ program or to apply, visit: www.dennys.com/hfe.

About Denny’s Corp

Denny’s is a Spartanburg, S.C. – based family dining restaurant brand that has been welcoming guests to our booths for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle is simple: We love to feed people. Denny’s provides craveable meals at a meaningful value across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. Whether it’s at our brick-and-mortar locations, via Denny’s on Demand (the first delivery platform in the family dining segment), or at The Meltdown, Banda Burrito, and The Burger Den, our three virtual restaurant concepts, Denny’s is ready to delight guests whenever and however they want to order. Our longstanding commitment to supporting our local communities in need is brought to life with our Mobile Relief Diner (that delivers hot meals to our neighbors during times of disaster), Denny’s Hungry for Education™ scholarship program, and our annual fundraiser with No Kid Hungry.

Denny’s is one of the largest franchised full-service restaurant brands in the world, based on the number of restaurants. As of December 25, 2024, the Denny’s brand consisted of 1,499 restaurants, 1,438 of which were franchised and licensed restaurants and 61 of which were company-operated. This includes 165 restaurants in Canada, Costa Rica, Curacao, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

To learn more about Denny’s, please visit our brand website at www.dennys.com or the brand’s social channels via Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.

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Children’s Health℠ and UT Southwestern Receive Record-Setting Gift from Moody Foundation

May 6, 2025

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From left: Christopher J. Durovich (President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Health), Amanda Billings (Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations, UT Southwestern Medical Center), Frances Moody-Dahlberg, Brent Christopher (President, Children’s Medical Center Foundation), Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D., (President, UT Southwestern Medical Center)

New Dallas Pediatric Campus Hospital to be Named in Honor of Transformational Grant

DALLAS, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Children’s Health℠ and UT Southwestern Medical Center announce a historic nine-figure grant from the Moody Foundation to support the new $5 billion pediatric campus in Dallas, which broke ground in October 2024. The new hospital will help meet the increasing demand for pediatric health care, research and training. The Moody Foundation’s transformational grant is the largest gift to date for this landmark project. In recognition of the generous support by the foundation, the hospital at the new Dallas pediatric campus will be named Moody Children’s Hospital upon completion in 2031.

“Naming the new hospital is a reflection of the deep trust and shared vision between the Moody Foundation, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern,” said Frances Moody-Dahlberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Moody Foundation. “Together, with Moody Children’s Hospital, we’re building more than a hospital – we’re building hope.”

For more than 80 years, the Moody Foundation has played a pivotal role in improving Texas communities, providing more than $2.6 billion in charitable funding through more than 5,500 grants. Guided by its mission of empowering Texas communities to thrive and prosper, the Moody Foundation has consistently supported education, social services, children’s needs and community development.

“Thanks to the Moody family’s incredible vision and philanthropy, we continue to push the boundaries of pediatric health care and innovation,” said Christopher J. Durovich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Health. “Their generosity will be reflected in the state-of-the-art care provided at our new Dallas campus, helping us redefine pediatric health care and transform the lives of children and families across North Texas and the country for decades to come.”

The Moody family has long championed innovation and education as catalysts for positive change. This grant is in addition to the more than $400 million the Moody Foundation has contributed previously to Children’s Health and the University of Texas System. Their decades of generosity continue to inspire progress across the state and provide care for children.

“The Moody Foundation’s transformative investment in the well-being of future generations of children and youth marks a pivotal moment in our ability to reshape pediatric care across Texas, train the next generation of caregivers and accelerate vital discoveries that will continuously enhance our capacity to heal,” said Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D., President of UT Southwestern Medical Center. “The Foundation’s commitment to advancing our new pediatric campus will have a lasting and meaningful impact on the patients and families we are privileged to serve.”

The region’s pediatric population is expected to double by 2050, underscoring the urgent need for expanded access to top-tier pediatric health care. With the support of the Moody Foundation, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center are ushering in a new era of pediatric medical care, innovation and research, resulting in a healthier future for children as North Texas experiences remarkable growth.

“This extraordinary gift is yet another testament to the Moody family’s unwavering dedication to expanding access to high-quality health care for every child,” said Brent Christopher, President of Children’s Medical Center Foundation. “Their generosity will shape the future of medicine for kids across our community and far beyond. With the Moody Foundation grant, we now have reached half of the amount of community support needed to bring the new Dallas pediatric campus to life.”

This grant from the Moody Foundation is the third, and largest, nine-figure gift to support the new Dallas pediatric campus project. This announcement follows the generous $100 million early gifts from the Pogue Foundation announced in May 2024 and the Rees-Jones Foundation announced in October 2024.

The new Dallas pediatric campus will be located in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District, directly across from UT Southwestern’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. This project is a joint venture between Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center. It will serve as a collaborative center for innovation, academic research, training and the advancement of lifesaving technologies.

To learn more, visit childrens.com/watchusgrow, utsouthwestern.edu and give.childrens.com. For assets and resources for this announcement, please use this downloadable media kit.

About Children’s Medical Center Foundation
As the fundraising arm for Children’s Health, one of the largest and most prestigious nonprofit pediatric health systems in North Texas, the Children’s Medical Center Foundation provides philanthropic support through partnerships with individual donors, organizations and corporations.

These funds support Children’s Health with the enhancement of care, discovery of cures and building a healthier community across all Children’s Health campuses to fulfill the mission to make life better for children. All contributions to Children’s Medical Center Foundation directly impact patients and their families, ensuring the best experience, best care, and ultimately, a fighting chance to get back to being a kid again.

To learn more, visit give.childrens.com.

About Children’s Health
Children’s Health is the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas and has long been recognized as a leader in pediatric health. Children’s Health campuses include Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Children’s Medical Center Plano and multiple Children’s Health Specialty Centers. With its academic partner, UT Southwestern, Children’s Medical Center Dallas is consistently ranked the No. 1 children’s hospital in North Texas and among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Its commitment to excellence and providing outstanding care across all aspects of pediatrics has resulted in being ranked across all specialty programs for seven consecutive years, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Behavioral Health, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology and Urology.

In addition, Children’s Health nurses have received the Magnet® designation for the past 14 years, the highest honor for nursing excellence, and the health care system has been named a 2025 top place to work by Forbes and USA Today and one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review for 13 consecutive years. In addition, Children’s Health was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 for its pioneering model to train physicians to treat children’s mental health.

For more information and to support Children’s Health, visit childrens.com or like us on Facebook, follow Children’s Health on X, Instagram and LinkedIn, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

About UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern, one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty members have received six Nobel Prizes and include 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 23 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. The faculty of more than 3,200 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians provide care in more than 80 specialties to more than 140,000 hospitalized patients, more than 360,000 emergency room cases and oversee nearly 5.1 million outpatient visits a year. Its alumni and former trainees comprise more than half of all physicians caring for patients in North Texas.

UT Southwestern’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital is ranked as the No. 1 in Dallas-Fort Worth – the nation’s fourth-largest metro area. Eleven UT Southwestern medical specialties are nationally ranked, eight among the top 25 and three among the top 50. UTSW is among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide on quality measures.

The Medical Center includes 20 endowed centers, is a Rare Disease Center of Excellence for adults and children and is home to one of 57 designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation. UTSW is ranked No. 3 among global health care institutions for its published research and its medical school is among 16 schools ranked Tier 1 for research.

About the Moody Foundation
The Moody Foundation was established by W.L. Moody, Jr. and Libbie Shearn Moody in 1942 to share their good fortune and make a difference in the lives of the people of Texas. Since then, the Foundation has pledged and awarded more than $2.6 billion in grants throughout the state to organizations that have educated, healed, nurtured and inspired generations of Texans. The Moody Foundation continues with a board of three trustees: Frances Moody-Dahlberg, Ross Moody and Elizabeth “Elle” Moody. Learn more at MoodyF.org.

Media Contact:
Andrea Wittman
469-690-8686
[email protected]

UT Southwestern Media Contact:
Russell Rian
[email protected]

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Letter carriers’ annual nationwide food drive set for this Saturday, May 10

May 5, 2025

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WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger^® Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 10. The letter carrier food drive, which began in 1993, is the country’s largest single-day food drive.

Each year, the Stamp Out Hunger drive is held on the second Saturday in May. Letter carriers in cities and towns across the United States collect donations of non-perishable food items left by residents in bags near their mailboxes before that day’s mail delivery.

Thousands of volunteers nationwide then help distribute the food items to local food pantries, with all food collected staying in the local community.

“Letter carriers see every day the struggles that people in their communities face,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said. “For more than three decades, we’ve helped to meet their needs, and we are proud to do so again.”

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans, including millions of children, elderly and veterans, are unsure where their next meal will come from. The timing of the letter carrier food drive is significant—by spring, food pantries are largely depleted of winter holiday food donations, and school lunch programs are about to close for the summer.

The annual food drive wouldn’t be possible without the support of NALC’s national partners: the U.S. Postal Service, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, RR Donnelley, United Way Worldwide, the AFL-CIO, Valpak, Kellanova and CVS Health. These partners help by paying for the specially marked postcards, donating thousands of pounds of food and thousands of dollars to food pantries, donating paper bags that letter carriers distribute to customers, gathering volunteers, or getting out the message about the food drive.

More information about the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive can be found online at nalc.org/food.

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NALC represents letter carriers across the country. Its 295,000 members make it the largest of the four unions representing employees of the United States Postal Service. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.

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Parkland Reports 2025 First Quarter Results

May 5, 2025

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CALGARY, AB, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Parkland Corporation (“Parkland”, “we”, the “Company”, or “our”) (TSX: PKI), today announced its full financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

“Our first quarter of 2025 saw a recovery from 2024 as the refinery offset a slow start to the year and a one-time $53 million impact due to a decision to exit the California compliance market,” said Bob Espey, President and Chief Executive Officer. “It is still early in the year, and as we assess performance across our business, we are encouraged by several positive developments. Our International segment continues to deliver strong growth, refining margins have been stronger than anticipated, and we expect a robust driving season in Canada. While the macroeconomic and regulatory environment remains volatile, these tailwinds highlight the resilience of our portfolio and reinforce my confidence in the foundation we have built at Parkland.”

Q1 2025 Highlights

Achieved Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $375 million, an increase of $48 million as compared to Q1 2024, primarily driven by the 11-week unplanned shutdown of the Burnaby Refinery in the comparative period and strong performance in the International business. These were partially offset by the commercial decision to wind down our California compliance market positions, resulting in realized losses of $53 million within the Canadian segment², and weaker performance in the USA.
Net earnings of $64 million ($0.37 per share, basic), as compared to net loss of $5 million ($0.03 per share, basic) in Q1 2024, and Adjusted earnings³ of $65 million ($0.37 per share, basic³), as compared to $43 million ($0.25 per share, basic) in Q1 2024.
Trailing twelve months (“TTM”) Available cash flow³ of $586 million ($3.37 per share³), as compared to $762 million ($4.34 per share) as of March 31, 2024. TTM Cash generated from (used in) operating activities⁴ of $1,604 million ($9.21 per share⁴), as compared to $1,683 million ($9.56 per share) as of March 31, 2024. These decreases were largely due to a significantly lower refining margin environment during the second half of 2024, realized losses due to the wind down of our California compliance market positions in the first quarter of 2025, and higher acquisition, integration and other costs during the last nine months of 2024 primarily associated with restructuring activities and implementing enterprise-wide systems.
Return on invested capital³ (“ROIC”) was 7.6 percent for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to 8.9 percent, for the same period in 2024.
Maintained Leverage Ratio⁵ of 3.6 times (3.6 times in Q4 2024) and liquidity available⁴ of $2 billion.

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⁽¹⁾	Total of segments measure. See “Measures of Segment Profit (Loss) and Total of Segments Measures” section of this news release.
⁽²⁾	These positions are held within our integrated Canadian logistics business, which is reported within the Canada segment.
⁽³⁾	Non-GAAP financial measure or non-GAAP financial ratio. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” section of this news release.
⁽⁴⁾	Supplementary financial measure. See “Supplementary Financial Measures” section of this news release.
⁽⁵⁾	Capital management measure. See “Capital Management Measures” section of this news release.

Q1 2025 Segment Highlights

Canada delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $110 million, as compared to $186 million in Q1 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by the commercial decision to wind down our California compliance market positions, resulting in realized losses of $53 million, and the sale of the commercial propane business in Q4 2024.
International delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $181 million, as compared to $147 million in Q1 2024. The increase was driven by higher volume and margins in the commercial and wholesale businesses from strategic and recurring customers and strength in our South American region.
USA delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $16 million, as compared to $31 million in Q1 2024. The decrease was driven by macroeconomic pressures continuing to impact fuel and convenience demand in line with broader industry trends, as well as regulatory developments that also impacted Parkland’s ability to capture supply optimization opportunities associated with moving refined product between Canada and the U.S.
Refining delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $79 million, as compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $33 million in Q1 2024. The increase relative to Q1 2024 was primarily driven by an 11-week unplanned shutdown in the comparative period. Composite utilization⁶ at the Burnaby Refinery was approximately 76 percent in Q1 2025, as compared to approximately 20 percent in Q1 2024. The Burnaby Refinery successfully completed a three-week planned maintenance in the quarter and performed safely and reliably which allowed us to benefit from favourable market conditions.
Parkland’s total recordable injury frequency rate⁶ on a TTM basis was 1.13, compared to 1.07 at Q1 2024.

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⁽⁶⁾	Non-financial measure. See “Non-Financial Measures” section of this news release.

Consolidated Financial Overview

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	Three months ended March 31,
Financial Summary	2025	2024
Sales and operating revenue	6,813	6,939
Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾	375	327
Canada⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾	110	186
International⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾	181	147
USA⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾	16	31
Refining⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾	79	(33)
Corporate⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾	(11)	(4)
Net earnings (loss)	64	(5)
Net earnings (loss) per share – basic ($ per share)	0.37	(0.03)
Net earnings (loss) per share – diluted ($ per share)	0.36	(0.03)
Trailing twelve months (“TTM”) Cash generated from (used in) operating activities⁽³⁾	1,604	1,683
TTM Cash generated from (used in) operating activities per share⁽³⁾	9.21	9.56
TTM Available cash flow⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾	586	762
TTM Available cash flow per share⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾	3.37	4.34
TTM ROIC⁽⁴⁾	7.6 %	8.9 %

⁽¹⁾	Total of segments measure. See “Measures of Segment Profit (Loss) and Total of Segments Measures” section of this news release.
⁽²⁾	Measure of segment profit (loss). See “Measures of Segment Profit (Loss) and Total of Segments Measures” section of this news release.
⁽³⁾	Supplementary financial measure. See “Supplementary Financial Measures” section of this news release.
⁽⁴⁾	Non-GAAP financial measure or non-GAAP financial ratio. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” section of this news release.
⁽⁵⁾	For comparative purposes, certain amounts in 2024 were revised to conform to the presentation used in the current period with respect to the allocation of Corporate costs. See Note 2d of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
⁽⁶⁾	For comparative purposes, certain amounts were reclassified between realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on risk management to conform to the presentation used in the current period.

Q1 2025 Conference Call and Webcast Details

Following the announcement of Parkland’s definitive agreement to be acquired by Sunoco LP and associated conference call held earlier today, our planned webcast and conference call on Thursday, May 6, 2025, at 6:30 am MT (8:30 am ET) has been cancelled.

MD&A and Annual Consolidated Financial Statements

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “Q1 2025 MD&A”) and Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “Q1 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”) provide a detailed explanation of Parkland’s operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. An English version of these documents will be available online at www.parkland.ca and the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval+ (“SEDAR+”) after the results are released by newswire under Parkland’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The French versions of the Q1 2025 MD&A and the Q1 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements will be posted to www.parkland.ca and SEDAR+ as soon as they become available.

About Parkland Corporation

Parkland is a leading international fuel distributor, marketer, and convenience retailer with safe and reliable operations in 26 countries across the Americas. Our retail network meets the fuel and convenience needs of everyday consumers. Our commercial operations provide businesses with fuel to operate, complete projects and better serve their customers. In addition to meeting our customers’ needs for essential fuels, Parkland provides a range of choices to help them lower their environmental impact, including manufacturing and blending renewable fuels, ultra-fast EV charging, a variety of solutions for carbon credits and renewables, and solar power. With approximately 4,000 retail and commercial locations across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean region, we have developed supply, distribution and trading capabilities to accelerate growth and business performance.

Our strategy is focused on two interconnected pillars: our Customer Advantage and our Supply Advantage. Through our Customer Advantage, we aim to be the first choice of our customers through our proprietary brands, differentiated offers, extensive network, competitive pricing, reliable service, and compelling loyalty program. Our Supply Advantage is based on achieving the lowest cost to serve among independent fuel marketers and distributors in the hard-to-serve markets in which we operate, through our well-positioned assets, significant scale, and deep supply and logistics capabilities. Our business is underpinned by our people and our values of safety, integrity, community and respect, which are embedded across our organization.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). When used the words “expect”, “will”, “could”, “would”, “believe”, “continue”, “pursue” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things: business strategies, objectives and initiatives; ; International’s continued strong growth; an expected robust driving season in Canada; portfolio resilience; and confidence in Parkland’s foundation.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Parkland does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by securities law. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: the strategic review that Parkland initiated on March 5, 2025 (the “Strategic Review”), the process and the timing thereof, whether the strategic review will result in Parkland undertaking a transaction, and if so, the terms and timing relating thereto, the completion thereof and realizing benefits resulting therefrom; general economic, market and business conditions; micro and macroeconomic trends and conditions, including increases in interest rates, inflation, imposition of tariffs and fluctuating commodity prices; Parkland’s ability to execute its business objectives, projects and strategies, including the completion, financing and timing thereof, realizing the benefits therefrom, meeting our targets, outlook and commitments relating thereto, and the impact of the Strategic Review thereon; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Parkland and the assumptions and risks described in “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” included in Parkland’s most recently filed Annual Information Form, and in “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in the Q4 2024 MD&A, each as filed on SEDAR+ and available on the Parkland website at www.parkland.ca. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release as expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

Specified Financial Measures

This news release contains total of segments measures, non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP financial ratios, supplementary financial measures and capital management measures (collectively, “specified financial measures”). Parkland’s management uses certain specified financial measures to analyze the operating and financial performance, leverage, and liquidity of the business. These specified financial measures do not have any standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS Accounting Standards”) and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The specified financial measures should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with the IFRS Accounting Standards. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding specified financial measures used by Parkland.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios

Adjusted earnings (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share is a non-GAAP financial ratio, each representing the underlying core operating performance of business activities of Parkland at a consolidated level. The most directly comparable financial measure to Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share is Net earnings (loss).

Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share represent how well Parkland’s operational business is performing, while considering depreciation and amortization, interest on leases and long-term debt, accretion and other finance costs, and income taxes. The Company uses these measures because it believes that Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share are useful for management and investors in assessing the Company’s overall performance, as they exclude certain items that are not reflective of the Company’s underlying business operations.

See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for the detailed definition and composition of Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share.

Please see below for the reconciliation of Adjusted earnings (loss) to net earnings (loss) and the calculation of Adjusted earnings (loss) per share.

	Three months ended March 31,
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)	2025	2024
Net earnings (loss)	64	(5)
Add/(less):
Acquisition, integration and other costs	29	30
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange – unrealized	(5)	3
(Gain) loss on risk management and other – unrealized⁽⁴⁾	3	3
Other (gains) and losses	(19)	10
Other adjusting items⁽¹⁾⁽⁴⁾	(6)	18
Tax normalization⁽²⁾	(1)	(16)
Adjusted earnings (loss)	65	43
Weighted average number of common shares (million shares)⁽³⁾	174	175
Weighted average number of common shares adjusted for the effects of dilution (million shares)⁽³⁾	176	175
Adjusted earnings (loss) per share ($ per share)
Basic	0.37	0.25
Diluted	0.37	0.25

⁽¹⁾	Other adjusting items for the three months ended March 31, 2025 include: (i) realized gains and losses on risk management and other assets and liabilities related to underlying physical sales activity in another period of $13 million gain (2024 – $11 million loss); (ii) the share of depreciation, income taxes and other adjustments for investments in joint ventures and associates of $5 million (2024 – $4 million); (iii) other income of $2 million (2024 – $2 million); (iv) adjustment to foreign exchange losses related to cash pooling arrangements of nil (2024 – $2 million loss); and (v) adjustment to realized risk management gains related to interest rate swaps, as these gains do not relate to commodity sale and purchase transactions, of nil (2024 – $1 million).
⁽²⁾	The tax normalization adjustment was applied to net earnings (loss) adjusting items that were considered temporary differences, such as acquisition, integration and other costs, unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses on risk management and other, gains and losses on asset disposals, changes in fair value of redemption options, changes in estimates of environmental provisions, loss on inventory write-downs for which there are offsetting associated risk management derivatives with unrealized gains, and impairments of non-current assets. The tax impact was estimated using the effective tax rates applicable to jurisdictions where the related items occur.
⁽³⁾	Weighted average number of common shares are calculated in accordance with Parkland’s accounting policy contained in Note 2 of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements.
⁽⁴⁾	For comparative purposes, certain amounts were reclassified between realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on risk management with no changes to Adjusted earnings (loss) to conform to the presentation used in the current period.

Available cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and Available cash flow per share is a non-GAAP financial ratio. The most directly comparable financial measure for Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share is cash generated from (used in) operating activities. Parkland uses these measures to set targets (including annual guidance and variable compensation target) and monitor its ability to generate cash flow for capital allocation, including distributions to shareholders, investment in the growth of the business, and deleveraging. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for the detailed definition and composition of Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share. See the following table for a calculation of historical Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share and a reconciliation to cash generated from (used in) operating activities.

	Three months ended				Trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2025
($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	June 30, 2024	September 30, 2024	December 31, 2024	March 31, 2025	Trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2025
Cash generated from (used in) operating activities	450	406	462	286	1,604
Reverse: Change in other assets and other liabilities	3	(68)	80	1	16
Reverse: Net change in non-cash working capital related to operating activities⁽¹⁾	(34)	21	(180)	53	(140)
Include: Maintenance capital expenditures	(53)	(71)	(96)	(62)	(282)
Include: Dividends received from investments in associates and joint ventures	8	3	7	5	23
Include: Interest on leases and long-term debt	(88)	(85)	(87)	(89)	(349)
Include: Payments of principal amount on leases	(64)	(69)	(76)	(77)	(286)
Available cash flow	222	137	110	117	586
Weighted average number of common shares (millions)⁽²⁾					174
TTM Available cash flow per share					3.37

	Three months ended				Trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2024
($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	June 30, 2023⁽¹⁾	September 30, 2023	December 31, 2023	March 31, 2024⁽¹⁾	Trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2024
Cash generated from (used in) operating activities	521	528	417	217	1,683
Reverse: Change in other assets and other liabilities	(11)	7	(4)	28	20
Reverse: Net change in non-cash working capital related to operating activities⁽¹⁾	(145)	(14)	17	55	(87)
Include: Maintenance capital expenditures	(61)	(52)	(93)	(59)	(265)
Include: Dividends received from investments in associates and joint ventures	2	4	3	2	11
Include: Interest on leases and long-term debt	(89)	(83)	(88)	(85)	(345)
Include: Payments on principal amount on leases	(56)	(57)	(71)	(71)	(255)
Available cash flow	161	333	181	87	762
Weighted average number of common shares (millions)⁽²⁾					176
TTM Available cash flow per share					4.34

⁽¹⁾	For comparative purposes, certain amounts within the net change in non-cash working capital related to operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and the three months ended June 30, 2023, were revised to conform to the current period presentation.
⁽²⁾	Weighted average number of common shares is calculated in accordance with Parkland’s accounting policy contained in Note 2 of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements.

ROIC is a non-GAAP financial ratio. The measure is calculated as a ratio of Net operating profit after tax (“NOPAT”) divided by average invested capital. NOPAT describes the profitability of Parkland’s base operations, excluding the impact of leverage and certain other items of income and expenditure that are not considered representative of Parkland’s underlying core operating performance. NOPAT is based on Adjusted EBITDA, defined in the “Measures of Segment Profit (Loss) and Total of Segments Measures” section of this news release, less depreciation and amortization expense, including pro-forma depreciation on assets classified as held for sale, and the estimated tax expense using the expected average tax rate estimated using statutory tax rates in each jurisdiction where Parkland operates. Average invested capital is the amount of capital deployed by Parkland that represents the average of opening and closing debt, including debt liabilities classified as held for sale, as well as shareholder’s equity, including equity reserves, net of cash and cash equivalents. We use this non-GAAP measure to assess Parkland’s efficiency in investing capital.

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	Three months ended
ROIC	June 30, 2024	September 30, 2024	December 31, 2024	March 31, 2025	Trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2025
Net earnings (loss)	70	91	(29)	64	196
Add/(less):
Income tax expense (recovery)	20	17	(8)	8	37
Acquisition, integration and other costs	46	61	81	29	217
Depreciation and amortization	202	207	210	202	821
Finance cost	99	96	92	99	386
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange – unrealized	4	1	(2)	(5)	(2)
(Gain) loss on risk management and other – unrealized	56	(48)	34	3	45
Other (gains) and losses	(1)	(1)	30	(19)	9
Other adjusting items	8	7	20	(6)	29
Adjusted EBITDA	504	431	428	375	1,738
Less: Depreciation and amortization	(202)	(207)	(210)	(202)	(821)
Less: Pro-forma depreciation and amortization on assets classified as held for sale	—	—	(7)	(7)	(14)
Adjusted EBIT	302	224	211	166	903
Average effective tax rate					20.1 %
Less: Taxes					(182)
Net operating profit after tax					721
Opening invested capital					9,421
Closing invested capital					9,535
Average invested capital					9,478
Return on invested capital					7.6 %

Invested Capital	March 31,
($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	2025	2024
Long-term debt – current portion	244	218
Long-term debt	6,362	6,412
Long-term debt in liabilities classified as held for sale⁽¹⁾	132	30
Shareholders’ equity	3,159	3,154
Exclude: Cash and cash equivalents	(362)	(393)
Total	9,535	9,421

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	Three months ended
ROIC	June 30, 2023	September 30, 2023	December 31, 2023	March 31, 2024	Trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2024
Net earnings (loss)	78	230	86	(5)	389
Add/(less):
Income tax expense (recovery)	18	54	(15)	(29)	28
Acquisition, integration and other costs	39	38	42	30	149
Depreciation and amortization	206	205	222	206	839
Finance cost	98	93	89	91	371
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange – unrealized	27	1	—	3	31
(Gain) loss on risk management and other – unrealized⁽²⁾	(11)	(19)	28	3	1
Other (gains) and losses	14	(37)	5	10	(8)
Other adjusting items⁽²⁾	1	20	6	18	45
Adjusted EBITDA	470	585	463	327	1,845
Less: Depreciation and amortization	(206)	(205)	(222)	(206)	(839)
Less: Pro-forma depreciation and amortization on assets classified as held for sale	—	—	—	—	—
Adjusted EBIT	264	380	241	121	1,006
Average effective tax rate					17.3 %
Less: Taxes					(174)
Net operating profit after tax					832
Opening invested capital					9,347
Closing invested capital					9,421
Average invested capital					9,384
Return on invested capital					8.9 %

Invested Capital	March 31,
($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	2024	2023
Long-term debt – current portion	218	184
Long-term debt	6,412	6,599
Long-term debt in liabilities classified as held for sale⁽¹⁾	30	—
Shareholders’ equity	3,154	3,062
Exclude: Cash and cash equivalents	(393)	(498)
Total	9,421	9,347

⁽¹⁾	For comparative purposes, long-term debt in liabilities classified as held for sale were included as part of invested capital as at March 31, 2024, to conform to the current period presentation.
⁽²⁾	For comparative purposes, certain amounts were reclassified between realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on risk management for the three months ended March 31, 2024, with no changes to Adjusted EBITDA.

These non-GAAP financial measures and ratios should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Except as otherwise indicated, these non-GAAP financial measures and ratios are calculated and disclosed on a consistent basis from period to period. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding Parkland’s non-GAAP financial measures and ratios.

Capital Management Measures

Parkland’s primary capital management measure is the Leverage Ratio, which is used internally by key management personnel to monitor Parkland’s overall financial strength, capital structure flexibility, and ability to service debt and meet current and future commitments. In order to manage its financing requirements, Parkland may adjust capital spending or dividends paid to shareholders or issue new shares or new debt. The Leverage Ratio is calculated as a ratio of Leverage Debt to Leverage EBITDA and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS Accounting Standards. It is, therefore, unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The detailed calculation of the Leverage Ratio is as follows:

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	March 31, 2025	December 31, 2024
Leverage Debt	5,257	5,268
Leverage EBITDA	1,476	1,481
Leverage Ratio	3.6	3.6

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	March 31, 2025	December 31, 2024
Long-term debt	6,606	6,641
Less:
Lease obligations	(1,028)	(1,054)
Cash and cash equivalents	(362)	(385)
Non-recourse debt⁽¹⁾	(31)	(30)
Risk management asset⁽²⁾	(29)	(30)
Add:
Non-recourse cash⁽¹⁾	14	31
Letters of credit and other	87	95
Leverage Debt	5,257	5,268

⁽¹⁾	Represents non-recourse debt and non-recourse cash balance related to project financing.
⁽²⁾	Represents the risk management asset/liability associated with the spot element of the cross-currency swap designated in a cash flow hedge relationship to hedge the variability of principal cash flows of the 2024 Senior Notes resulting from changes in the spot exchange rates.

	Three months ended				Trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2025
($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	June 30, 2024	September 30, 2024	December 31, 2024	March 31, 2025	Trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2025
Adjusted EBITDA	504	431	428	375	1,738
Share incentive compensation	8	6	11	8	33
Reverse: IFRS 16 impact⁽¹⁾	(80)	(84)	(91)	(93)	(348)
	432	353	348	290	1,423
Acquisition pro-forma adjustment⁽²⁾					7
Other adjustments⁽³⁾					46
Leverage EBITDA					1,476

⁽¹⁾	Includes the impact of operating leases prior to the adoption of IFRS 16, previously recognized under operating costs, which aligns with management’s view of the impact of earnings.
⁽²⁾	Includes the impact of pro-forma pre-acquisition EBITDA estimates based on anticipated benefits, costs and synergies from acquisitions.
⁽³⁾	Includes adjustments to normalize Adjusted EBITDA for non-recurring events relating to the unplanned shutdown at the Burnaby Refinery, completion of turnarounds and the EBITDA attributable to EV charging operations financed through non-recourse project financing.

	Three months ended				Trailing twelve months ended December 31, 2024
($ millions, unless otherwise noted)	March 31, 2024	June 30, 2024	September 30, 2024	December 31, 2024	Trailing twelve months ended December 31, 2024
Adjusted EBITDA	327	504	431	428	1,690
Share incentive compensation	6	8	6	11	31
Reverse: IFRS 16 impact⁽¹⁾	(83)	(80)	(84)	(91)	(338)
	250	432	353	348	1,383
Acquisition pro-forma adjustment⁽²⁾					11
Other adjustments⁽³⁾					87
Leverage EBITDA					1,481

⁽¹⁾	Includes the impact of operating leases prior to the adoption of IFRS 16, previously recognized under operating costs, which aligns with management’s view of the impact of earnings.
⁽²⁾	Includes the impact of pro-forma pre-acquisition EBITDA estimates based on anticipated benefits, costs and synergies from acquisitions.
⁽³⁾	Includes adjustments to normalize Adjusted EBITDA for non-recurring events relating to the completion of turnarounds, unplanned shutdown resulting from extreme cold weather event, third-party power outage and the EBITDA attributable to EV charging operations financed through non recourse project financing.

Measures of Segment Profit (Loss) and Total of Segments Measures

Adjusted earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is a measure of segment profit (loss) and its aggregate is a total of segments measure used by the chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resource allocation to the segment and to assess its performance. In accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards, adjustments and eliminations made in preparing an entity’s financial statements and allocations of revenue, expenses, and gains or losses shall be included in determining reported segment profit (loss) only if they are included in the measure of the segment’s profit (loss) that is used by the chief operating decision maker. As such, Parkland’s Adjusted EBITDA is unlikely to be comparable to measures of segment profit (loss) presented by other issuers, who may calculate these measures differently. Parkland views Adjusted EBITDA as the key measure for the underlying core operating performance of business segment activities at an operational level. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to set targets for Parkland (including annual guidance and variable compensation targets) and is used to determine Parkland’s ability to service debt, finance capital expenditures and provide for dividend payments to shareholders. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for the detailed definition and composition of Adjusted EBITDA. Refer to the table below for the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings (loss), which is the most directly comparable financial measure, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024.

	Three months ended March 31,
($ millions)	2025	2024
Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾	375	327
Less/(add):
Acquisition, integration and other costs	29	30
Depreciation and amortization	202	206
Finance costs	99	91
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange – unrealized	(5)	3
(Gain) loss on risk management and other – unrealized⁽⁴⁾	3	3
Other (gains) and losses⁽²⁾	(19)	10
Other adjusting items⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾	(6)	18
Income tax expense (recovery)	8	(29)
Net earnings (loss)	64	(5)

⁽¹⁾	Total of segments measure. See Section 15 of the Q1 MD&A.
⁽²⁾	Other (gains) and losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, include: (i) $21 million non-cash valuation gain (2024 – $13 million loss) due to change in fair value of redemption options; (ii) $4 million non-cash valuation loss (2024 – $4 million gain) due to the change in estimates of environmental provisions; (iii) $4 million (2024 – $2 million) in other income; and (iv) $1 million loss (2024 – $5 million loss) in others; and (v) $1 million loss (2024 – $2 million gain) on disposal of assets;
⁽³⁾	Other adjusting items for the three months ended March 31, 2025, include: (i) realized gains and losses on risk management and other assets and liabilities related to underlying physical sales activity in another period of $13 million gain (2024 – $11 million loss); (ii) the share of depreciation, income taxes and other adjustments for investments in joint ventures and associates of $5 million (2024 – $4 million); (iii) other income of $2 million (2024 – $2 million); (iv) adjustment to foreign exchange losses related to cash pooling arrangements of nil (2024 – $2 million loss); and (v) realized risk management gains related to interest rate swaps, as these gains do not relate to commodity sale and purchase transactions, of nil (2024 -$1 million).
⁽⁴⁾	For comparative purposes, certain amounts were reclassified between realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on risk management for the three months ended March 31, 2024, with no changes to Net earnings (loss) of segments measure. See Section 15 of the Q1 MD&A.

Supplementary Financial Measures

Parkland uses a number of supplementary financial measures, including TTM Cash generated from (used in) operating activities, TTM Cash generated from (used in) operating activities per share and liquidity available, to evaluate the success of our strategic objectives. These measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers, as other issuers may calculate these measures differently. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding supplementary financial measures used by Parkland, including the composition of such measures.

Non-Financial Measures

Parkland uses a number of non-financial measures, including composite utilization and total recordable injury frequency rate, to measure the success of our strategic objectives and to set variable compensation targets for employees, where applicable. These non-financial measures are not accounting measures, do not have comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measures, and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers, as other issuers may calculate these metrics differently. See Section 15 of the Q1 2025 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details on the non-financial measures used by Parkland.

For Further Information: Investor Inquiries: 1-855-355-1051, [email protected]; Media Inquiries: 1-855-301-5427, [email protected]

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Catch León Krauze Back on the Airwaves with “En Boca de León” on reVolver Podcasts

May 5, 2025

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Award-winning journalist brings sharp insights and signature style to one of Spanish radio’s most beloved shows

DALLAS, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — reVolver Podcasts, the premier multicultural audio network, is thrilled to announce the return of En Boca de León, hosted by renowned journalist, author, and academic León Krauze. Known for his unparalleled sensitivity and sharp commentary, Krauze delivers the day’s most important news and stories with a unique voice that has captivated Spanish-speaking audiences across the U.S. and Mexico.

En Boca de León is a Spanish-language news commentary and politics podcast that offers a thoughtful yet entertaining take on the issues shaping our lives and communities. Krauze’s mission is to inform and engage listeners with serious dialogue, all while keeping a good sense of humor and perspective.

“My sole mission has always been to listen, inform and empower our community,” Krauze said of his return to the airwaves. ” ‘En Boca de León’ will share the days’ most relevant news and explain concretely why something that happens is important and relevant in the lives of our audience. We are all facing challenging times. I want to be there for the community, every day, every morning.”

With a career spanning nearly two decades, Krauze has anchored top newscasts for Foro TV and Univision. For eleven years, Krauze anchored the top-rated local newscast in the country at Univision’s KMEX in Los Angeles, where he became a followed and beloved figure in the Latino community. In 2018, Krauze became the first journalist living abroad to moderate a Mexican presidential debate. He has prestigious accolades including ten Emmy Awards and the Edward R. Murrow Award. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, El Universal, The New Yorker, and many other leading publications.

Listeners can expect a fresh, in-depth perspective on both domestic and international affairs, along with compelling interviews and thoughtful analysis through the empathetic and warm approach that reflects Krauze’s deep understanding of the Latino experience on both sides of the border.

“León Krauze is a rare talent — a journalist who not only informs but connects deeply with his audience,” said Jack Hobbs, President of reVolver Podcasts. “We are honored to welcome León back to the reVolver family, where his voice and vision will continue to elevate the conversation for the Spanish-speaking community.”

En Boca de León is now available on reVolver Podcasts across all major streaming platforms.

reVolver Podcasts is a leading force in digital audio content, dedicated to providing diverse, innovative, and engaging podcasts across various genres. With a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, reVolver Podcasts continues to shape the future of digital storytelling, programming is free to millions of listeners in the U.S. and around the world across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, available in the reVolver Podcasts App on Roku streaming devices and at www.revolverpodcasts.com.

About reVolver Podcasts
reVolver Podcasts is the leading multicultural, audio-on-demand content creator and distributor in the U.S. Home to Erazno y La Chokolata, El Show de Piolín, The Shoboy Show, Panda Show – Picante, and Don Cheto Al Aire, plus more than 70 additional programs spanning sports, music, finance, entertainment, lifestyle, health and wellness, inspiration, news, branded content, and live events, distributed across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Pandora, iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, also available in the reVolver Podcasts App on Roku streaming devices and at reVolverPodcasts.com. For more information about the company, visit www.revolverpodcasts.com.

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Diego Luna joins 7UP® in new LATAM campaign celebrating refreshingly simple moments with friends

May 5, 2025

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Diego Luna on set for 7UP®’s new campaign. / Courtesy of 7UP®

MEXICO CITY, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — 7UP®, the iconic lemon-lime soft drink from PepsiCo, launches its new campaign, “Quedémonos con lo refrescante”, across Latin America, including Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Guatemala. The campaign celebrates authenticity, spontaneity, and those effortless, feel-good moments we enjoy the most—especially when shared with good friends and a cold 7UP® in hand.

To bring this message to life, the brand has partnered with internationally acclaimed actor and director Diego Luna, whose genuine charisma and relatable spirit make him the perfect ambassador for 7UP®’s refreshing essence. Known for his global influence and approachable personality, Diego embodies the campaign’s core message: staying grounded, enjoying the present, and finding joy in the simple things.

“As a brand, we’ve always believed that the best moments are the ones where we can just be ourselves—no pressure, no pretenses,” said Scarlette Espinal, Sr. Marketing Manager at 7UP® LATAM. “‘Quedémonos con lo refrescante’ is an invitation to pause, relax, and celebrate life’s everyday moments with authenticity. Diego Luna brings this idea to life naturally, and we couldn’t be more excited about this collaboration.”

The campaign features a new commercial starring Luna, who also collaborated closely on its creative development. Directed by Sergio Granados and created by the agency Isla, the spot is a lighthearted reminder that sometimes, all you need is good company, a little humor, and a refreshing sip of 7UP® to make any moment special.

“I’ve always felt that the best experiences are the simplest ones—the moments when you let go, enjoy, and just go with the flow,” shared Diego Luna. “That’s exactly what this campaign is about. It’s an invitation to stay true to yourself, to connect with others, and to enjoy life as it comes—with a little extra freshness from 7UP®.”

Through digital content, social media, and activations across the region, 7UP® will continue to celebrate and share this philosophy—proving that when it comes to refreshment, sometimes less really is more.

Join the conversation and Quedémonos con lo refrescante.

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For Women’s Health Month National Alliance for Hispanic Health Collaborates with The Merck Manuals to Expand Free Access to Trusted Health Information

May 5, 2025

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National Alliance for Hispanic Health www.healthyamericas.org

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In celebration of Women’s Health Month, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health is proud to announce a new collaboration to provide a direct link to the Merck Manuals at https://www.healthyamericas.org/resources. At a time when there is an abundance of health information on so many platforms this collaboration enhances the Alliance’s ongoing efforts to provide no-cost, accessible, accurate, and relevant health information to communities nationwide. The Merck Manuals are widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and trusted medical references available globally.

Through this collaboration, the Alliance is able to offer free online access to the Merck Manuals—a comprehensive and trusted medical reference. This resource is part of the Alliance’s educational initiatives, supporting individuals, families, and health professionals with reliable medical information in both English and Spanish.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the Merck Manuals in expanding access to vital health information,” said Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. “As we mark Women’s Health Month, this collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting women, who are often the lead advocates for health in their homes and communities, with the information they need to make informed decisions.”

Dr. Sandy Falk, Editor-in-Chief of the Merck Manuals, added, “We are honored to partner with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health to provide access to the Merck Manuals. This collaboration will help ensure that accurate health information is available to the communities they serve, empowering them to make informed health decisions and improve outcomes.”

The Merck Manuals are provided strictly as an educational and referential tool and are not intended to be professional advice. Though published by a pharmaceutical company, the Manuals are maintained as a non-promotional, independent medical reference, distinct from the company’s commercial products. Trusted by health professionals for over 125 years, the Merck Manuals are a leading global source of accurate, accessible, and evidence-based medical information for both providers and the public.

For more information and to access the Merck Manuals, please visit https://www.healthyamericas.org/resources.

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance)
The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States, with a mission to achieve the best health for all. For more information, visit us at www.healthyamericas.org.

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Toyota Camry Brings Bold New Nightshade Edition to Lineup in 2026

May 4, 2025

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Toyota Camry Brings Bold New Nightshade Edition to Lineup in 2026

New Nightshade Edition Offers Midnight Black Metallic Exterior Cues
Camry Adds New Exterior Color Dark Cosmos on Select Grades
Equipped with 5th Gen Toyota Hybrid System with up to manufacturer-estimated 51 MPG
Available in Front-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

PLANO, Texas, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Toyota announces a bold and beautiful new addition to the Toyota Camry lineup with the 2026 Nightshade Edition. Amping up the Camry’s already striking appearance, the Nightshade Edition features Midnight Black Metallic exterior design elements, unique 19-inch wheels and gloss black badging.

The new Nightshade Edition is available in Ice Cap, Supersonic Red and Midnight Black Metallic and is accented with several Midnight Black Metallic parts, including the front grille, air curtains, side canards, door handles, mirror caps, shark fin antenna, rear lower sport diffuser, and rear spoiler. This new blacked-out sporty appearance enhances the undeniable Camry vibe.

The Nightshade Edition joins the LE, SE, XLE and XSE grades – now making five choices for the Camry line up. All five Camry options are available in either Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD). And, since it is a hybrid, it has great fuel efficiency ratings with a manufacturer-estimated combined 51 MPG rating on the LE FWD grade.

Also new for 2026 is the exterior color Dark Cosmos, a sultry, hazy blue color available on the SE, XLE and XSE grades.

The 2026 Toyota Camrys are expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships in Summer 2025. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

Efficient Toyota Hybrid System
The Toyota Camry is exclusively hybrid, pairing the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS) with a 2.5-liter, 4-cyclinder engine and has a standard 225 net-combined horsepower on FWD models and 232 net-combined on AWD-equipped models. Last year when the ninth-generation Camry was revealed, Toyota engineers tuned THS 5 to provide a natural acceleration feel that is synchronized with the engine speed. This was achieved by increasing the amount of power from the lithium-ion traction battery through the electric motor generator to help suppress high increases in engine revolutions during acceleration.

Camry also has an electronically controlled Continuous Variable Transmission (eCVT) that engineers tuned to intelligently find the right gear ratio to pair with throttle input from the driver to deliver a sporty, seamless power driving experience that also helps promote optimal fuel efficiency.

Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive
For added peace of mind, Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is available across all grades. It has been designed to work seamlessly with THS 5 and utilizes an electric motor generator on the rear axle resulting in 232 net-combined horsepower on AWD – 30 more horsepower than the previous generation Camry with a mechanical All-Wheel Drive.

The system provides precise on-demand front-rear torque distribution in accordance with driving conditions to help support start-off acceleration, handling and stability in everyday driving situations. If the system deems the road is slippery or it senses loss of tire grip, the distribution of torque to the rear wheels is controlled to deliver ample traction performance to help keep the Camry on the desired path, further helping to promote driver confidence.

Impressive Ride and Handling
Drivers will enjoy a responsive suspension and agile handling that adds a sense of thrill when taking on those winding roads. All models feature an optimally tuned MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. The SE, Nightshade Edition and XSE grades have a specific sport-tuned suspension with shock absorbers in the front and rear including a larger diameter front stabilizer bar than the other grades for increased comfort, impressive stability, handling, and confidence behind the wheel.

The Electronically Controlled Braking system (ECB) features on-demand pressurization provided through a pump motor in the brake actuator enabling ideal controllability and brake feel.

Drivers can also customize their Camry’s drive feel to suit their specific tastes with standard selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes.

Bold Style
The ninth-generation Camry, designed by CALTY’s Newport Beach, California and Ann Arbor, Michigan studios, delivers a sleek and athletic look to the sedan. The distinctive hammerhead front face brings a fresh and modern design to the vehicle that has become a Toyota signature. All grades feature LED headlights and daytime running lights.

On the LE and XLE grades customers will be greeted with a refined style featuring a horizontal bar front grille in black on LE or finished in dark metallic grey on the XLE. The LE grade comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels while the XLE comes standard with 18-inch black and machine-finished alloy wheels. The XLE further stands out from the lineup with chrome-finished window trim accompanying the chrome-finished Camry name badge found on both grades.

The SE and XSE grades add aggressive sporty flare to the Camry lineup with sport-mesh front grilles, side sport rockers and black finishes that add to the sleek roofline and chiseled body. Functional front side air ducts, canards, rear spoiler and rear diffuser add to the racing inspired design while helping aerodynamic performance. The rear also has an exposed dual-tip exhaust further showcasing a sporty impression. The Camry name badge is styled in gloss black on both sport grades, while the XSE’s badge is backed by a unique blacked-out trunk garnish. The XSE is sure to turn heads and leans further into the sporty styling with a color-matched front grille, front side canards, and rear diffuser. The SE features 18-inch black-finished alloy wheels and XSE comes well equipped with 19-inch black and smoke gray-finished alloy wheels.

Exterior color options include Ocean Gem, Heavy Metal, Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, Underground, Midnight Black Metallic, Supersonic Red, Reservoir Blue, and newly added Dark Cosmos. The XSE grade adds an available two-tone look with Ocean Gem, Wind Chill Pearl, Heavy Metal and Supersonic Red paired with a Midnight Black Metallic roof.

Elevated Cabin Experience
Merging with the impeccable craftsmanship of Camry, the modern open-concept and refined materials offer a unique experience to the interior design of each grade.

Beginning with the sport grades, the SE and Nightshade Edition grades come with SofTex®-trimmed seats featuring sporty bold white accents. The SE has Boulder or Black interior options, while the Nightshade Edition features a Black interior. The XSE adds a standard leather-trimmed interior with artistic “shooting blade” patterned perforations found on both the side door trim and seating surfaces. The XSE interior is available in two colors: Black with blue-lined perforations or Cockpit Red. The SE, Nightshade Edition and XSE come equipped with standard aluminum sport pedals and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters and a leather-wrapped shift knob.

The LE and XLE grades also showcase their own interior personality and style. The LE will feature an expertly designed interior inspired by ocean waves with an embossed pattern in woven fabric found on the interior trim and seat surfaces in Boulder or Black. The luxe XLE grade is the first Toyota Camry to feature a combination of leather- and Dinamica® microfiber-trim offered in Light Gray or Black. A quilted pattern with the Dinamica® trim can also be found on the front door panels and dashboard.

When designing the ninth-generation Camry, engineers upgraded the comfort by changing the shape and density of the seat cushion and increasing the cushion length. The headrest was also softened and moved rearward to enhance the ergonomics and ride comfort. That comfort can be extended with heated front seats that come standard on the XLE and XSE and are optional on the LE and SE grades. The higher-end grades also have heated front seats and a heated steering wheel with an available front-ventilated seat option. That’s not all – the XLE and XSE grades also come with standard 8-way power driver and 8-way power passenger seats.

An even quieter cabin can be found inside the XLE and XSE grades thanks to the standard front-side acoustic laminated glass to help reduce wind noise and harshness.

The Toyota Camry also sets the standard for convenience. The next generation model comes with a standard Push Button Start and a dual-zone automatic climate control system with rear air vents. And, for those who may have multiple drivers in the household, the XLE and XSE grades offer an available driver’s memory seat and memory side view mirrors. For added convenience, the XLE also adds available automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers. For the first time on a Camry hybrid, the XLE and XSE grades will have the option of a power tilt and slide panoramic roof with a power-retractable sunshade.

Advanced Technology
For the 2026 model, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster comes standard on LE, SE and Nightshade Edition, while a standard 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster can be found in the XLE and XSE grades. The XLE and XSE grades also offer an available 10-inch Head-Up Display to allow drivers to check their speed, see warning indicators, and turn-by-turn navigation while also paying attention to the road ahead.

The Toyota Audio Multimedia System includes a standard 8-inch touchscreen display or an available 12.3-inch screen. The system includes standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and pairs well with the standard Qi wireless charging pad. The Camry also offers a standard combination of five USB ports, with three in the front (2 USB-C and 1 USB-A media port) and two in the rear (1 USB-C and 1 USB-A) across all grades.

Access to a wide range of enhanced connectivity features is also available. Toyota Audio Multimedia allows simultaneous dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity. A Wi-Fi Connect** trial/subscription offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices (30 day/3GB trial included).

With an active available Drive Connect** trial or subscription, Camry drivers can also interact with the system through touch and voice activation (1-year trial included on select grades). With Intelligent Assistant available through Drive Connect**, simple phrases like “Hey Toyota” awaken the system for voice-activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more. Over-the-Air (OTA) updates will also be available.

Adding to the already robust offering of audio playback ability with HD Radio®, USB data and a SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription, Integrated Streaming is also available with an active Wi-Fi Connect** trial or subscription, providing the ability to link your separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle for onboard control (1 month trial included). And for those who enjoy premium sounds during commutes, Camry offers a nine speaker JBL® Premium Audio system upgrade on the XLE and XSE grades.

Additional connected services are available on the Camry as well. The 5-year minimum Safety Connect** trial includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. The 5-year minimum Service Connect** trial provides drivers the capability of receiving Vehicle Health Reports, Maintenance Alerts and reminders.

Digital Key is available on XLE and XSE grades with a Premium or Premium Plus Package and an active Remote Connect** trial or subscription. Drivers can use the Digital Key via the Toyota app and allow passive entry unlock on front doors and trunk or push button start in-cabin using their smartphone as the key (1-year trial included on select grades).

**Subscription required after available trial period. 4G Network-dependent

Safety & Convenience
The Toyota Camry comes standard with Blind Spot Monitor, which is designed to warn you when a vehicle in the next lane enters Camry’s blind spot on either side of the vehicle. And when you’re in reverse, the standard Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) helps detect vehicles approaching from either side, warning you with side mirror indicators and a warning tone. Also standard is Safe Exit Alert, which uses rear side radar sensors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper to warn occupants if there is an approaching vehicle or bicycle from the rear that may collide with a door when opening it.

Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0 can also be found on the 2026 Toyota Camry. The safety suite includes:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) is designed to help detect a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist and provide an audible/visual forward-collision warning under certain circumstances. If you don’t react, the system is designed to provide automatic emergency braking.
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is an adaptive cruise control system that is designed to be set at speeds above 20 mph. DRCC uses vehicle-to-vehicle distance control to help maintain a preset distance from the vehicle ahead of you.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) detects lane markings or the road’s edge at speeds above 30 mph. LDA w/SA is designed to provide an audible/visual warning if an inadvertent lane departure is detected. If no corrective action is taken, Steering Assist is designed to provide gentle corrective steering for lane-keeping assistance.
Lane Tracing Assist: Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) is designed to help keep the vehicle in the center of a lane. LTA assists the driver with steering control while DRCC is in use.
Road Sign Assist: Road Sign Assist (RSA) uses the forward-facing camera to recognize specific road signs, such as speed limit, stop, and yield signs. RSA provides sign information to the driver via the Multi-Information Display
Automatic High Beams: Automatic High Beams (AHB) is designed to detect headlights of oncoming vehicles and taillights of preceding vehicles. AHB automatically toggles between high and low beams as appropriate.
Proactive Driving Assist: Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) uses the vehicle’s camera and radar, when system operating conditions are met, to provide gentle braking and/or steering to support driving tasks such as distance control between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist. PDA can also provide gentle braking into curves.

For complete details on TSS 3.0, please visit Toyota.com/safety-sense.

And for those looking for additional Driver Assistance features, the XLE and XSE grades come available with a Premium Plus Package which includes features such as:

Traffic Jam Assist***
Front Cross-Traffic Alert
Lane Change Assist
Panoramic View Monitor
Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
Driver Seat and Sideview Mirror Memory
Automatic Windshield Wipers

***Traffic Jam Assist Requires an active Drive Connect trial or subscription and is 4G network dependent. For details please visit https://www.toyota.com/connected-services/

Toyota Limited Warranty
Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components that require repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date of first use when sold as new. The hybrid battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferable across ownership.

The 2026 Toyota Camry also includes ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. 24-hour Roadside Assistance is also included for two years, unlimited mileage.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 35 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 32 electrified options.

Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has committed to creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership with, historically underserved communities near the company’s U.S. operating sites.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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Final Open House at Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum Offers Families a Last Chance to Lock In 2025 Pricing

May 2, 2025

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Our prayerful and sacred mausoleum glass cremation niches and marble crypts provide the perfect environment to remember and celebrate the life of your loved ones. Financing available.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the year moves forward, families are encouraged to reflect on a profound question: How will you and your loved ones be remembered? Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites the community to attend the final Open House Weekend of the season at Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.