MDU Resources Announces Appointments to the Board of Directors
Kelley brings more than four decades of experience in the natural gas industry, including a distinguished 25-year career at ONEOK, Inc., where he most recently served as senior vice president of Natural Gas Pipelines. He led strategic growth initiatives and commercial activities for ONEOK's natural gas pipeline segment, overseeing more than $600 million in capital projects and significantly increasing EBITDA during his tenure. His deep expertise in pipeline development, regulatory strategy, and capital planning is expected to provide valuable insight as MDU Resources' pipeline subsidiary, WBI Energy, continues to pursue growth opportunities in natural gas transmission and storage.
"I'm honored to join MDU Resources' board and contribute to the projected growth of its natural gas infrastructure," said Kelley. "I look forward to supporting the company's efforts to deliver safe, reliable energy to its customers."
Miller, a former lieutenant governor of North Dakota, offers a strong combination of executive leadership and public service. She is the former CEO and board chair of Border States, a North Dakota-based electrical distribution company that grew from $485 million to nearly $2.5 billion in annual sales during her tenure. With deep North Dakota roots and a track record of working with utilities and policymakers alike, Miller's experience aligns well with MDU Resources' mission and geographic footprint. She currently serves on the board of directors of SkyWater Technology, a publicly traded company, and brings valuable perspectives on public policy, finance, and corporate governance.
Miller commented, "It's a privilege to serve on the board of a company rooted in North Dakota. I'm excited to help MDU Resources' mission through my experience in both business and public service."
In addition to their general responsibilities on the board, Kelley and Miller will each serve on the Audit Committee.
"We're pleased to welcome Chuck and Tammy to the MDU Resources board," said Darrel Anderson, chair of the board. "We expect Chuck's extensive pipeline experience will be a strong asset to our natural gas transmission business, and Tammy's leadership in both business and government will bring valuable insight as we continue to grow and serve our communities. We look forward to the contributions they will make to our board and our company."
About MDU Resources Group, Inc.
MDU Resources Group Inc., a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, strives to deliver safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electric utility and natural gas distribution services to more than 1.2 million customers across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. In addition to its utility operations, the company's pipeline business operates a more than 3,800-mile natural gas pipeline network and storage system, ensuring reliable energy delivery across the Northern Plains. With a legacy spanning over a century, MDU Resources remains focused on energizing lives for a better tomorrow. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com or contact the investor relations department at investor@mduresources.com.
Investor Contact: Brent Miller, treasurer, 701-530-1730Media Contact: Byron Pfordte, director of integrated communications, 208-377-6050
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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements which address activities, events, or developments that the company anticipates will or may occur in the future are based on underlying assumptions (many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions), including but not limited to, statements identified by the words "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," in each case related to such things as contributions of new directors, growth estimates, stockholder value creation, the company's "CORE" strategy, capital expenditures, financial guidance, trends, objectives, goals, dividend payout ratio targets, strategies and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors, which are detailed in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
While made in good faith, these forward-looking statements are based largely on the company's expectations and judgments and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond the company's control. For additional discussion regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" disclosed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent filings. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, the company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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For more information on Scilex Holding Company, refer to For more information on Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc., refer to For more information on ZTlido® including Full Prescribing Information, refer to For more information on ELYXYB®, including Full Prescribing Information, refer to For more information on Gloperba®, including Full Prescribing Information, refer to info@ About Scilex Holding Company Scilex is an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain and neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic disease. Scilex targets indications with high unmet needs and large market opportunities with non-opioid therapies for the treatment of patients with acute and chronic pain and is dedicated to advancing and improving patient outcomes. Scilex's commercial products include: (i) ZTlido® (lidocaine topical system) 1.8%, a prescription lidocaine topical product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the 'FDA') for the relief of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, which is a form of post-shingles nerve pain; (ii) ELYXYB®, a potential first-line treatment and the only FDA-approved, ready-to-use oral solution for the acute treatment of migraine, with or without aura, in adults; and (iii) Gloperba®, the first and only liquid oral version of the anti-gout medicine colchicine indicated for the prophylaxis of painful gout flares in adults. In addition, Scilex has three product candidates: (i) SP-102 (10 mg, dexamethasone sodium phosphate viscous gel) ('SEMDEXA' or 'SP-102'), which is owned by Semnur and is a novel, viscous gel formulation of a widely used corticosteroid for epidural injections to treat lumbosacral radicular pain, or sciatica, for which Scilex has completed a Phase 3 study and was granted Fast Track status from the FDA in 2017; (ii) SP-103 (lidocaine topical system) 5.4%, ('SP-103'), a next-generation, triple-strength formulation of ZTlido, for the treatment of acute pain and for which Scilex has recently completed a Phase 2 trial in acute low back pain. SP-103 has been granted Fast Track status from the FDA in low back pain; and (iii) SP-104 (4.5 mg, low-dose naltrexone hydrochloride delayed-release capsules) ('SP-104'), a novel low-dose delayed-release naltrexone hydrochloride being developed for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Scilex is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. About Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Semnur is a clinical late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel non-opioid pain therapies. Semnur's product candidate, SP-102 (SEMDEXA™), is the first non-opioid novel gel formulation administered epidurally in development for patients with moderate to severe chronic radicular pain/sciatica. Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto, California About Denali Capital Acquisition Corp. Denali is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Important Information and Where to Find It This press release relates to a proposed transaction between Semnur and Denali and does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the potential Business Combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the potential Business Combination. The Registration Statement on Form S-4 related to the Business Combination (the 'Registration Statement') has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), which includes the related proxy/prospectus of Denali (the 'Proxy Statement/Prospectus'). Denali is mailing a definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant documents, including a proxy card, to the holders of record of Denali's ordinary shares at the record date, August 12, 2025. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus or any other document that Denali will send to its shareholders in connection with the Business Combination. Investors and security holders of Denali are urged to read these materials (including any amendments or supplements thereto) and any other relevant documents in connection with the transaction that Denali files with the SEC when, and if, they become available because they will contain important information about Denali, Semnur and the proposed transactions. The Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials in connection with the transaction (when and if they become available), and any other documents filed by Denali with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website ( The documents filed by Denali with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge upon written request to: Denali Capital Acquisition Corp.437 Madison Avenue, 27th FloorNew York, NY 10022 Participants in the Solicitation Denali and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Denali's shareholders with respect to the proposed Business Combination. 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Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be accompanied by words that convey projected future events or outcomes, such as 'believe,' 'may,' 'will,' 'estimate,' 'continue,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'expect,' 'should,' 'would,' 'plan,' 'predict,' 'potential,' 'seem,' 'seek,' 'future,' 'outlook' or variations of such words or by expressions of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future events, the Business Combination between Semnur and Denali, the estimated or anticipated future results and benefits of the combined company following the Business Combination, including the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the Business Combination, future opportunities for the combined company, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on the current expectations of management of the Company, Semnur and Denali and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company, Semnur and Denali. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding the Company's, Semnur's and Denali's businesses and the Business Combination, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic, political and business conditions; the inability of the parties to consummate the private placement; the inability of the parties to consummate the Business Combination or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement for the Business Combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties following the announcement of the Business Combination; the receipt of an unsolicited offer from another party for an alternative business transaction that could interfere with the Business Combination; the risk that the approval of the shareholders of Denali for the potential transaction is not obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, including as a result of a delay in consummating the potential transaction or difficulty in integrating the businesses of Semnur or Denali; the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; the ability of the combined company to develop and successfully market SP-102 or other products; the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; the amount of redemption requests made by Denali's shareholders; the inability to obtain or maintain the listing or trading of the post-acquisition company's securities on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC or the over-the-counter markets, as applicable, following the Business Combination; and costs related to the Business Combination. There may be additional risks that Semnur and the Company presently do not know or that Semnur or the Company currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide Semnur's, the Company's and Denali's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of the communication. Semnur and the Company anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause such assessments to change. However, while Semnur and the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, each of Semnur and the Company specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Semnur's or the Company's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Contacts: Investors and MediaScilex Holding Company 960 San Antonio RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303Office: (650) 516-4310 Email: investorrelations@ Website: SEMDEXA™ (SP-102) is a trademark owned by Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Scilex Holding Company. A proprietary name review by the FDA is planned. ZTlido® is a registered trademark owned by Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scilex Holding Company. Gloperba® is the subject of an exclusive, transferable license to use the registered trademark by Scilex Holding Company. ELYXYB® is a registered trademark owned by Scilex Holding Company. Scilex Bio™ is a trademark owned by Scilex Holding Company, Inc. 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