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MATSON BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON FIRST OF THREE NEW LNG-POWERED ALOHA CLASS CONTAINERSHIPS

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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Matson, Inc. (“Matson”; NYSE: MATX) today announced the start of construction on the first of three new “Aloha Class” containerships designed for its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express (CLX) services. After a small ceremony at Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania, the cutting of steel plates began, initiating the work to build the ships for delivery to Matson in 2026 and 2027.

The three new Jones Act-compliant vessels, representing an investment of approximately $1 billion, will be built to match the size and speed of Matson’s two existing Aloha Class ships, Daniel K. Inouye, and Kamina Hila, which were also built by Philly Shipyard and entered service in 2018 and 2019, respectively, as the largest containerships ever constructed in the U.S.

Like their sisterships, the new vessels will be equipped with dual fuel engines designed to operate on either conventional marine fuels or liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as other “green ship technology” features, such as a fuel-efficient hull design, environmentally safe double hull fuel tanks, and freshwater ballast systems. While the earlier ships required some modification to operate with LNG, the new ships will be delivered LNG-ready.

The first vessel is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026 with subsequent deliveries in 2027.

“Our existing Aloha Class ships are among the fastest, most efficient vessels in the Matson fleet,” said Matt Cox, chairman and chief executive officer. “And like their sisterships, these three new vessels will help Matson achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal while also providing additional capacity and speed benefitting our Hawaii service as well as the CLX.”

Matson has set corporate goals to achieve a 40 percent reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) fleet emissions by 2030 and net-zero Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2050.

With a carrying capacity of 3,600 TEU,* the 854-foot Aloha Class vessels are designed to operate at speeds in excess of 23 knots in support of Matson’s service hallmark – fast and reliable delivery of goods. 

The three new Aloha Class ships will replace three vessels currently deployed in Matson’s Hawaii and CLX services.

Philly Shipyard is a leading U.S. commercial shipyard constructing vessels for operation in the domestic Jones Act trade lanes.  Prior to Matson’s first two Aloha Class ships, the shipyard delivered four newly built Jones Act containerships for Matson between 2003 and 2006.

“Today we celebrate not only the beginning of production, but also the return of Matson to Philly Shipyard for our third project together,” said Steinar Nerbovik, Philly Shipyard’s President and CEO. “We are thrilled to build these next vessels which are expected to help Matson achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions goal, an initiative well-aligned with our commitment to people and planet.”

Vessel Names Announced

Matson plans to name the three new containerships Makua, Malama, and Makena. Founded in 1882 as a Hawaii-focused business, Matson has a long tradition of giving Hawaiian names to its vessels serving Hawaii, and also reusing vessel names from the early 20th century.  Most recently, Matson reused the names Lurline and Matsonia for its Kanaloa Class vessels delivered in 2019 and 2020 – the sixth and fifth vessels, respectively, to carry these historic names.

Matson’s original ships named Makua, Malama, and Makena were all freighters commissioned by the United States Shipping Board (USSB), an emergency agency established by the 1916 Shipping Act to increase the number of U.S. ships supporting the war effort during World War I. They were purchased by Matson in the 1920s and remained active in the Matson fleet for the next two decades.

Makua (“mah-KOO-ah”) is a Hawaiian word for parent, elder, ancestor, or family.
Malama (“MAH-lah-mah”) is a Hawaiian word meaning to care for or protect.
Makena (“Mah-KEN-ah”) is a Hawaiian word for abundance.

* TEU = Twenty-foot Equivalent Units, the standard unit of measurement for container capacity

About Matson
Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, provides service to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia. The Company’s fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and custom-designed barges. Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout North America and Asia. Its integrated, asset-light logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska. Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.

Investor Relations inquiries:

Justin Schoenberg

Matson, Inc.

510.628.4234

jschoenberg@matson.com

News Media inquiries:

Keoni Wagner

Matson, Inc.

510.628.4534

kwagner@matson.com

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Cineverse Appoints Rey Puentenegra as Vice President, Corporate Controller

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming entertainment and technology company, today announced that it has hired Rey Puentenegra as Vice President, Corporate Controller. Leveraging over 20 years of combined experience across the Industry, Audit and Regulatory Sectors, Puentenegra will oversee all financial and accounting functions across Cineverse’s entire business. He will manage day-to-day operations of the accounting department while taking ownership of corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, audit preparation, and the continual development of internal control policies and procedures. Puentenegra’s appointment is effective immediately, and he will report directly to Mark Lindsey, Chief Financial Officer of Cineverse.

For more than two decades, Puentenegra has been responsible for financial and accounting management, SEC reporting and technical accounting, IPO and SPAC consulting, and process systems implementation and optimization across public and private companies, Big 4 accounting firms, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Prior to joining Cineverse, Puentenegra served as Controller at YOUNGLA, a fitness and lifestyle apparel e-commerce company, where he oversaw the finance and accounting team as well as managed an outside accounting firm and the company’s primary banking relationship. He was responsible for developing and implementing the initial finance operations structure in addition to the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning. Throughout his career, Puentenegra has served in finance and accounting roles for KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Reading International, Global Eagle Entertainment, Corporate Finance Group, XOS, and Spatial Genomics. As Inspections Specialist at PCAOB, he inspected the audits of the Big 4 and mid-tier firms in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

In connection with his joining the Company, Puentenegra received stock appreciation rights (the “SARs”) for 85,000 shares of Cineverse’s Class A Common Stock (the “Common Stock”), having a ten-year term and an exercise price equal to $2.74, and vesting 1/3 on November 4 of each of 2025, 2026 and 2027. The grant of SARs is an inducement grant pursuant to NASDAQ listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

ABOUT CINEVERSE

On a mission to uplift storytellers and entertain fans with the power of technology, Cineverse  (NASDAQ: CNVS) distributes over 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Engaging over 150 million unique monthly users, Cineverse delivers more than one billion minutes of curated content each month – connecting fans with stories that resonate.

With properties like the box office sensation, Terrifier 3, iconic horror destination, Bloody Disgusting, the Bob Ross Channel, women’s entertainment channel Dove, and a leading podcast network, Cineverse is the first stop for audiences seeking authentic and experiential content. From a vibrant lineup of titles and fandom channels, to next-gen advertising offerings and streaming solutions, Cineverse is setting the stage for a new era of entertainment.

Contacts:

For Media
The Lippin Group for Cineverse, cineverse@lippingroup.com

For Investors
Julie Milstead, investorrelations@cineverse.com

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Cboe Global Markets Reports Trading Volume for October 2024

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CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today reported October monthly trading volume statistics across its global business lines.

The data sheet “Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report” contains an overview of certain October trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.

Average Daily Trading Volume (ADV) by Month

Year-To-Date

Oct

2024

Oct

2023

%

Chg

Sep
 2024

%

Chg

Oct

2024

Oct

2023

Chg

Multiply-listed options (contracts, k)

10,793

11,230

-3.9 %

10,459

3.2 %

10,610

10,885

-2.5 %

Index options (contracts, k)

3,976

4,534

-12.3 %

4,130

-3.7 %

4,097

3,765

8.8 %

Futures (contracts, k)

187

292

-36.0 %

232

-19.6 %

243

227

6.7 %

U.S. Equities – On-Exchange (matched shares, mn)

1,289

1,376

-6.4 %

1,234

4.4 %

1,360

1,396

-2.6 %

U.S. Equities – Off-Exchange (matched shares, mn)1

77

81

-5.6 %

85

-9.1 %

78

81

-2.8 %

Canadian Equities (matched shares, k)

158,622

137,305

15.5 %

148,628

6.7 %

145,790

134,538

8.4 %

European Equities (€, mn)

10,534

9,277

13.6 %

10,121

4.1 %

9,681

9,498

1.9 %

Cboe Clear Europe Cleared Trades2 (k)

117,528

100,398

17.1 %

102,208

15.0 %

1,017,755

990,488

2.8 %

Cboe Clear Europe Net Settlements2 (k)

1,042

873

19.4 %

943

10.5 %

9,278

8,406

10.4 %

Australian Equities (AUD, mn)

777

719

8.0 %

891

-12.8 %

788

699

12.7 %

Japanese Equities (JPY, bn)

288

196

47.0 %

312

-7.5 %

315

174

80.5 %

Global FX ($, mn)

44,373

47,933

-7.4 %

48,096

-7.7 %

46,805

44,363

5.5 %

1 U.S. Equities – Off-Exchange ATS Block metrics restated to incorporate a tier of sell-side activity from July 2023 and forward, previously excluded from reporting.
2 Cboe Clear Europe figures are totals (not ADV) for the months and years-to-date. Asa of April 2023, data has been restated to reflect both On-Book and Off-Book cleared trades.

October 2024 Trading Volume Highlights

Cboe Europe

Cboe Europe Periodic Auctions reported a record average daily notional value (ADNV) of €2.5 billion, beating the previous record of €2.4 billion in September 2024.Cboe Clear Europe processed 117.5 million client trades in October, its highest monthly volumes in 2024. Additionally, it cleared its first trades on Deutsche Börse, introducing competitive clearing to the German market.

About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to people around the world. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Above all, we are committed to building a trusted, inclusive global marketplace that enables people to pursue a sustainable financial future. To learn more about the Exchange for the World Stage, visit www.cboe.com.

 

Cboe Media Contacts

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Angela Tu 

Tim Cave

Kenneth Hill, CFA 

+1-646-856-8734 

+44 (0) 7593-506-719

+1-312-786-7559 

atu@cboe.com

tcave@cboe.com

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Nothing in this announcement should be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell any securities or futures in any jurisdiction where the offer or solicitation would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. Nothing contained in this communication constitutes tax, legal or investment advice. Investors must consult their tax adviser or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation.

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Patrick Industries to Participate in Upcoming Baird Conference

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ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) (“Patrick” or the “Company”), a leading component solutions provider for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Housing markets, will participate in Baird’s 2024 Global Industrial Conference on November 12, 2024.

Andy Nemeth, Chief Executive Officer, and Kip Ellis, President – Powersports, Technology and Housing, will participate in a fireside chat as well as engage in one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts. The conference will be held at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago.

Please contact Baird for attendance information and additional details. 

About Patrick Industries, Inc. 
Patrick (NASDAQ: PATK) is a leading component solutions provider serving the RV, Marine, Powersports and Housing markets. Since 1959, Patrick has empowered manufacturers and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve next-level recreation experiences. Our customer-focused approach brings together design, manufacturing, distribution, and transportation in a full solutions model that defines us as a trusted partner. Patrick is home to more than 85 leading brands, all united by a commitment to quality, customer service, and innovation. Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Patrick employs approximately 10,000 skilled team members throughout the United States. For more information on Patrick, our brands, and products, please visit www.patrickind.com

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