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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Toon Media Networks, Streaming Division of Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON), Posts Dramatic Growth in Q2 2025
Kartoon Channel! Fast Views Surge 221% Year-Over-Year, Fueling Monetization Momentum Todd Steinman, President of Toon Media Networks, Consolidates Leadership over Kartoon Channel! U.S. and Worldwide Operations, now in over 60 Territories Kartoon Channel! wins Amazon's Operational Excellence Award BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following Kartoon Studios' (NYSE American: TOON) Q2 2025 earnings release on August 15, 2025, this announcement provides a detailed, division-level update on the outstanding performance and growth of Toon Media Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kartoon Studios, providing deeper insights beyond the broader company financial summary. Toon Media Networks, which plays a critical role within Kartoon Studios' broader family entertainment portfolio and future growth strategy, achieved significant audience growth during Q2 2025, driven primarily by its flagship streaming brand, Kartoon Channel! Toon Media Networks executed on a highly effective cross-platform strategy in Q2 2025, leveraging Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST), Ad-supported Video on Demand (AVOD), and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) platforms to deliver exceptional engagement and audience growth. This communication highlights key consumption metrics, market expansion, and achievements that position Toon Media Networks as a fast-scaling division within Kartoon Studios. Q2 2025 Toon Media Networks Highlights: Kartoon Channel! FAST views surged 221% year-over-year (YoY) and increased 45% sequentially versus Q1 Kartoon Studios' original, Rainbow Rangers FAST views grew 80% YoY Kartoon Studios' original Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten watch time rose 47% YoY Kartoon Channel! on Tubi watch hours climbed 50% YoY Kartoon Channel! app user base expanded 26% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) Kartoon Channel SVOD subscriptions increased for the seventh consecutive month through July Frederator Networks' Channel Frederator YouTube revenue surged 35% QoQ Toon Media Networks now reaches viewers in over 60 territories, delivering billions of views annually across Kartoon Channel!, Kartoon Channel! Worldwide, Ameba, and Frederator. Toon Media Networks in the U.S. carried on leading platform, including YouTube, YouTube Kids, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Fire, Roku, Apple TV, iOS, Android TV, Android mobile, Xbox, Pluto TV, Xumo, Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, Google TV, Cox, DISH, Sling TV, Samsung, and LG smart TVs and more, delivering expansive multi-platform distribution and audience reach. These results reflect the division's scalable, data-driven approach to combining high quality, in-demand content with optimized audience growth, engagement, and monetization strategies across multiple digital platforms. 'Under Todd Steinman's visionary leadership, Toon Media Networks continues to demonstrate the strength of our cross-platform monetization strategy, delivering strong, scalable growth across FAST, AVOD, and SVOD that fuels expanding revenues and global audience reach,' stated Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios. 'This division is a key driver of strategic growth. Todd is a respected thought leader in the industry, and under his leadership, we've unified the global management of Kartoon Channel! within Toon Media Networks, bringing together Kartoon Channel! Worldwide, Kartoon Channel! Domestic, Ameba, and Frederator under a single, cohesive structure. I'm sure he will bring the same discipline and visionary strategies to the international markets as he has done here in the U.S. as the brand continues to gain recognition and becomes increasingly desirable. In the coming days, we plan to make several material announcements across multiple business segments. We are eager to share those developments, and are confident our investors will share our enthusiasm, as they highlight our ongoing commitment to delivering transformational value to and growth.' Todd Steinman, President of Toon Media Networks stated: 'Toon Media Networks is scaling across major streaming platforms around the world by combining premium content with proven strategies that drive engagement and monetization. Our global footprint is becoming increasingly optimized for profitability. We are focused on sustainable, long-term success by enhancing lives and delighting audiences through thoughtful, inspiring entertainment.' Kartoon Studios also announced that it received Amazon's Operational Excellence Award for the performance of Kartoon Channel! on Prime Video, recognizing its strong execution and results on the platform. About Toon Media Networks Through its wholly owned Toon Media Networks, including Kartoon Channel!, Kartoon Channel Worldwide, Ameba, and Frederator - Kartoon Studios reaches audiences across linear, AVOD, SVOD, and FAST platforms. Kartoon Channel! is the #1 rated kids' streaming app on the Apple App Store and delivers thousands of hours of family-friendly content, including top-performing series like Pac-Man, Mother Goose Club, Talking Tom & Friends, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and educational content through Kartoon Classroom and KC En Español. Frederator operates one of the largest global animation networks on YouTube, featuring over 2,000 creators with billions of annual views. About Kartoon Channel! Kartoon Studios' (NYSE American: TOON) Kartoon Channel! is a family entertainment destination that delivers 1,000s of episodes of carefully curated and safe family-friendly content. The channel features original content, including Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Shaq's Garage, starring Shaquille O'Neal, as well as animated classics like PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures, Super Simple Songs, and Rainbow Rangers. Kartoon Channel! also offers STEM-based content and Spanish language programming. The service is available across iOS, Android Mobile, Web, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Cox, Dish, Sling TV, Android TV, Tubi, Xumo, Google TV, and Samsung and LG Smart TVs. About Kartoon Studios Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) is a global leader in children's and family entertainment, delivering premium content and high-value intellectual property to millions of viewers worldwide. The company's portfolio features globally recognized brands including Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten, Shaq's Garage, Rainbow Rangers, and Llama Llama. Kartoon Studios holds a controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe and operates Mainframe Studios—one of North America's largest animation producers—with more than 22,000 minutes of award-winning programming delivered. Through its Toon Media Networks division, including Kartoon Channel!, Kartoon Channel Worldwide, Ameba, and Frederator Network, Kartoon Studios reaches audiences across linear television, AVOD, SVOD, FAST channels, and top streaming platforms. Kartoon Channel! is consistently rated the #1 kids' streaming app on the Apple App Store. With a growing global distribution footprint, and a robust content pipeline, Kartoon Studios is positioned for sustained growth and long-term shareholder value. Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding: consumption metrics, market expansion, and achievements that position Toon Media Networks as a fast-scaling division; cross-platform monetization strategy, delivering strong, scalable growth across FAST, AVOD, and SVOD that fuels expanding revenues and global audience reach; Todd Steinman bringing his discipline and visionary strategies to the international markets; brand continuing to gain recognition and becoming increasingly desirable; Toon Media Network's global footprint becoming increasingly optimized for profitability; Toon Media Network being focused on sustainable, long-term success; and the growing global distribution footprint and a robust content pipeline positioning Kartoon Studios for sustained growth and long-term shareholder value. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, Toon Media Network's ability to scale and deliver growth and profitability; Toon Media Network's ability to expand its brand globally; general economic and financial conditions; the Company's ability to anticipate changes in popular culture, media and movies, fashion and technology; competitive pressure from other distributors of content and within the retail market; the Company's reliance on and relationships with third-party production and animation studios; the Company's ability to market and advertise its products; the Company's reliance on third-parties to promote its products; the Company's ability to keep pace with technological advances; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property and those other risk factors set forth in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Toon Media Networks, Streaming Division of Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON), Posts Dramatic Growth in Q2 2025
Kartoon Channel! Fast Views Surge 221% Year-Over-Year, Fueling Monetization Momentum Todd Steinman, President of Toon Media Networks, Consolidates Leadership over Kartoon Channel! U.S. and Worldwide Operations, now in over 60 Territories Kartoon Channel! wins Amazon's Operational Excellence Award BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following Kartoon Studios' (NYSE American: TOON) Q2 2025 earnings release on August 15, 2025, this announcement provides a detailed, division-level update on the outstanding performance and growth of Toon Media Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kartoon Studios, providing deeper insights beyond the broader company financial summary. Toon Media Networks, which plays a critical role within Kartoon Studios' broader family entertainment portfolio and future growth strategy, achieved significant audience growth during Q2 2025, driven primarily by its flagship streaming brand, Kartoon Channel! Toon Media Networks executed on a highly effective cross-platform strategy in Q2 2025, leveraging Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST), Ad-supported Video on Demand (AVOD), and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) platforms to deliver exceptional engagement and audience growth. This communication highlights key consumption metrics, market expansion, and achievements that position Toon Media Networks as a fast-scaling division within Kartoon Studios.Q2 2025 Toon Media Networks Highlights: Kartoon Channel! FAST views surged 221% year-over-year (YoY) and increased 45% sequentially versus Q1 Kartoon Studios' original, Rainbow Rangers FAST views grew 80% YoY Kartoon Studios' original Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten watch time rose 47% YoY Kartoon Channel! on Tubi watch hours climbed 50% YoY Kartoon Channel! app user base expanded 26% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) Kartoon Channel SVOD subscriptions increased for the seventh consecutive month through July Frederator Networks' Channel Frederator YouTube revenue surged 35% QoQ Toon Media Networks now reaches viewers in over 60 territories, delivering billions of views annually across Kartoon Channel!, Kartoon Channel! Worldwide, Ameba, and Frederator. Toon Media Networks in the U.S. carried on leading platform, including YouTube, YouTube Kids, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Fire, Roku, Apple TV, iOS, Android TV, Android mobile, Xbox, Pluto TV, Xumo, Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, Google TV, Cox, DISH, Sling TV, Samsung, and LG smart TVs and more, delivering expansive multi-platform distribution and audience reach. These results reflect the division's scalable, data-driven approach to combining high quality, in-demand content with optimized audience growth, engagement, and monetization strategies across multiple digital platforms. 'Under Todd Steinman's visionary leadership, Toon Media Networks continues to demonstrate the strength of our cross-platform monetization strategy, delivering strong, scalable growth across FAST, AVOD, and SVOD that fuels expanding revenues and global audience reach,' stated Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios. 'This division is a key driver of strategic growth. Todd is a respected thought leader in the industry, and under his leadership, we've unified the global management of Kartoon Channel! within Toon Media Networks, bringing together Kartoon Channel! Worldwide, Kartoon Channel! Domestic, Ameba, and Frederator under a single, cohesive structure. I'm sure he will bring the same discipline and visionary strategies to the international markets as he has done here in the U.S. as the brand continues to gain recognition and becomes increasingly desirable. In the coming days, we plan to make several material announcements across multiple business segments. We are eager to share those developments, and are confident our investors will share our enthusiasm, as they highlight our ongoing commitment to delivering transformational value to and growth.' Todd Steinman, President of Toon Media Networks stated:'Toon Media Networks is scaling across major streaming platforms around the world by combining premium content with proven strategies that drive engagement and monetization. Our global footprint is becoming increasingly optimized for profitability. We are focused on sustainable, long-term success by enhancing lives and delighting audiences through thoughtful, inspiring entertainment.' Kartoon Studios also announced that it received Amazon's Operational Excellence Award for the performance of Kartoon Channel! on Prime Video, recognizing its strong execution and results on the platform. About Toon Media NetworksThrough its wholly owned Toon Media Networks, including Kartoon Channel!, Kartoon Channel Worldwide, Ameba, and Frederator - Kartoon Studios reaches audiences across linear, AVOD, SVOD, and FAST platforms. Kartoon Channel! is the #1 rated kids' streaming app on the Apple App Store and delivers thousands of hours of family-friendly content, including top-performing series like Pac-Man, Mother Goose Club, Talking Tom & Friends, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and educational content through Kartoon Classroom and KC En Español. Frederator operates one of the largest global animation networks on YouTube, featuring over 2,000 creators with billions of annual views. About Kartoon Channel!Kartoon Studios' (NYSE American: TOON) Kartoon Channel! is a family entertainment destination that delivers 1,000s of episodes of carefully curated and safe family-friendly content. The channel features original content, including Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Shaq's Garage, starring Shaquille O'Neal, as well as animated classics like PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures, Super Simple Songs, and Rainbow Rangers. Kartoon Channel! also offers STEM-based content and Spanish language programming. The service is available across iOS, Android Mobile, Web, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Cox, Dish, Sling TV, Android TV, Tubi, Xumo, Google TV, and Samsung and LG Smart TVs. About Kartoon StudiosKartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) is a global leader in children's and family entertainment, delivering premium content and high-value intellectual property to millions of viewers worldwide. The company's portfolio features globally recognized brands including Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten, Shaq's Garage, Rainbow Rangers, and Llama Llama. Kartoon Studios holds a controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe and operates Mainframe Studios—one of North America's largest animation producers—with more than 22,000 minutes of award-winning programming delivered. Through its Toon Media Networks division, including Kartoon Channel!, Kartoon Channel Worldwide, Ameba, and Frederator Network, Kartoon Studios reaches audiences across linear television, AVOD, SVOD, FAST channels, and top streaming platforms. Kartoon Channel! is consistently rated the #1 kids' streaming app on the Apple App Store. With a growing global distribution footprint, and a robust content pipeline, Kartoon Studios is positioned for sustained growth and long-term shareholder value. Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding: consumption metrics, market expansion, and achievements that position Toon Media Networks as a fast-scaling division; cross-platform monetization strategy, delivering strong, scalable growth across FAST, AVOD, and SVOD that fuels expanding revenues and global audience reach; Todd Steinman bringing his discipline and visionary strategies to the international markets; brand continuing to gain recognition and becoming increasingly desirable; Toon Media Network's global footprint becoming increasingly optimized for profitability; Toon Media Network being focused on sustainable, long-term success; and the growing global distribution footprint and a robust content pipeline positioning Kartoon Studios for sustained growth and long-term shareholder value. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, Toon Media Network's ability to scale and deliver growth and profitability; Toon Media Network's ability to expand its brand globally; general economic and financial conditions; the Company's ability to anticipate changes in popular culture, media and movies, fashion and technology; competitive pressure from other distributors of content and within the retail market; the Company's reliance on and relationships with third-party production and animation studios; the Company's ability to market and advertise its products; the Company's reliance on third-parties to promote its products; the Company's ability to keep pace with technological advances; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property and those other risk factors set forth in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. MEDIA CONTACT: INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: Photos accompanying this announcement are available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kartoon Channel! and Ameba Deliver Triple-Digit Year Over Year Growth in Early 2025
Kartoon Channel Doubles Watchtime Across FAST Platforms Google TV Freeplay launches 24/7 ChannelAI-Assisted Foreign Language Dubbing, Helping to Drive International ExpansionTodd Steinman Promoted to President of Toon Media Networks Worldwide as Platforms Now Reaches 71 Territories with Universe of 2.8 Billion ViewersBEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) today announced that it has expanded Todd Steinman's role from Toon Media Networks President to lead global business for Kartoon Channel Worldwide! as the company accelerates international growth and capitalizes on surging momentum across its digital by triple-digit growth from Kartoon Channel! and Ameba's domestic business, the company reported a 116% year-over-year earnings increase for January and February 2025 (timing adjusted), compared to the same period in 2024. This growth, combined with ongoing platform expansion, reinforces Kartoon Studios' position as a rising leader in the global family streaming distribution now spanning 71 territories and access to an audience of 2.8 billion, Steinman's expanded role will include international operations while driving monetization across global markets. His leadership has already transformed Kartoon Channel! into a profitable, high-growth platform across North Heyward, CEO and Chairman of Kartoon Studios, commented: 'Todd Steinman is an extraordinary executive who has not only delivered profitability and growth in the U.S. at a record pace but also defined a successful, scalable streaming model we can now extend worldwide across Ad-supported Video on Demand (AVOD), Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD), and FAST channels. Steinman's extraordinary performance guiding Kartoon Channel!, Ameba, and Frederator Networks into profitable streaming powerhouses for children and young adults has fueled an important and growing profit center for Kartoon Networks, with triple-digit growth year over year. The combination of Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD), AVOD, and FAST has created a diversified and fast-growing children's service. Steinman will now assume oversight of the global expansion of Toon Media Networks and Kartoon Channel! Worldwide.'The Company has released a video interview with Steinman today where he discusses the strategy and rise of Kartoon Channel! and Toon Media Networks, as well as the drivers of growing profitability. The video is now available via the Kartoon Studios' social media accounts and the links below: X: Instagram: LinkedIn: Supporting this growth, Kartoon Channel! doubled the performance across its FAST channels since last year on platforms that include Tubi, Pluto TV, and Xumo and added Samsung TV Plus. The expansion continues with the recent debut of a 24/7 Rainbow Rangers channel on Google TV Freeplay, significantly enhancing Kartoon Channel!'s domestic reach and monetization addition to expanding distribution, Kartoon Studios is leveraging AI-assisted dubbing technology to localize content efficiently, helping the company unlock new international markets with speed and added:'This next chapter is about building on our momentum in international markets. We're focused on profitability, brand impact, and delivering content that connects with families everywhere.'About Kartoon StudiosKartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) is a global creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of premium entertainment brands for children and families. The Company's diverse portfolio includes some of the most recognized properties in kids' media, including original IP like Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaq's Garage starring Shaquille O'Neal, Rainbow Rangers, and Llama Llama starring Jennifer Studios owns a controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe, managing the legendary creator's name, likeness, signature, voice, consumer products licensing, and original post-Marvel IP. Stan Lee is widely regarded as one of the most influential storytellers in modern history, with his characters appearing in four of the top ten highest-grossing films of all Studios' animation powerhouse, Mainframe Studios, has delivered over 1,000 half-hour episodes and more than 60 feature-length projects. The studio's partners include Disney, Netflix, Mattel, and Sony, with current productions such as Barbie, CoComelon, and Unicorn its wholly owned Toon Media Networks—including Kartoon Channel!, Ameba, and Frederator Network—Kartoon Studios reaches audiences worldwide across linear, AVOD, SVOD, and FAST platforms. Kartoon Channel! is the #1 rated kids' streaming app on the Apple App Store and delivers thousands of hours of family-friendly content, including top-performing series like Peppa Pig Shorts, Mother Goose Club, Talking Tom & Friends, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and educational content through Kartoon Classroom and Spanish language collection KC En Español. Frederator Network operates one of the largest global animation networks on YouTube, featuring over 2,000 exclusive creators with billions of annual 2022, Kartoon Studios acquired Canada's WOW! Unlimited Media and became the largest shareholder in Germany's Your Family Entertainment AG, a leading European kids' content Company also includes Beacon Media Group, a full-service agency offering integrated PR, social media, influencer, creative, and media buying services across entertainment, lifestyle, gaming, and tech for its operational excellence, Kartoon Studios was recently honored by Amazon with the Operational Excellence Award for 100% on-time more information, visit Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding Mr. Steinman's contributions to be made to the Company due to his expanded role; Media Networks continuing to accelerate growth; the potential for maximum reach, brand building power, and a diversified and flexible monetization model; Mr. Steinman bringing the same U.S. vision and execution to the Company's international operations; Kartoon Channel's global footprint continuing to accelerate; Rainbow Rangers and Shaq's Garage continuing to bring in audiences; greater operational efficiency, scale, and monetization as the Company unlocks new growth in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and beyond; and Kartoon Channel! continuing to be a leader of the next generation of children's programming and AVOD distribution, and the ability of Kartoon Channel! to build a scalable, profitable streaming platform that delivers real value — for families and for investors. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of Mr. Steinman to make the anticipated contributions to the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to sustain growth and become profitable; Kartoon Channel's ability to continue to accelerate its global footprint; the ability of Rainbow Rangers and Shaq's Garage to continue to bring in audiences; the Company's ability to have greater operational efficiency, scale, and monetization as it unlocks new growth in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and beyond; Kartoon Channel! continuing to be a leader of the next generation of children's programming and AVOD distribution and building a scalable, profitable streaming platform that delivers real value — for families and for investors; the Company's ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, if at all; fluctuations in the results of the Company's operations from period to period; general economic and financial conditions; the Company's ability to anticipate changes in popular culture, media and movies, fashion and technology; competitive pressure from other distributors of content and within the retail market; the Company's reliance on and relationships with third-party production and animation studios; the Company's ability to market and advertise its products; the Company's reliance on third-parties to promote its products; the Company's ability to keep pace with technological advances; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property and those other risk factors set forth in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. MEDIA CONTACT:pr@ INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:ir@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data