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SLB Industrializes AI for the Energy Industry With NVIDIA
HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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SLB Industrializes AI for the Energy Industry with NVIDIA
Companies will develop modular data center infrastructure and generative AI models for large-scale deployments
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Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced an expansion of its technology collaboration with NVIDIA to design and deploy critical AI infrastructure and models for the energy industry.
The work focuses on three strategic elements:
* Modular design for data centers: SLB will serve
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HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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SLB Industrializes AI for the Energy Industry with NVIDIA
Companies will develop modular data center infrastructure and generative AI models for large-scale deployments
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Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced an expansion of its technology collaboration with NVIDIA to design and deploy critical AI infrastructure and models for the energy industry.
The work focuses on three strategic elements:
* Modular design for data centers: SLB will serveas the modular design partner for NVIDIA DSX AI factories. This modular approach, where components are manufactured offsite, will drive increased quality and reliability while also reducing costs, labor constraints and lead times. It also enables rapid and flexible scaling, which allows customers to expand data center capacity quickly as demand grows.
* AI Factory for Energy: SLB will work with NVIDIA to develop an "AI Factory for Energy," a reference environment powered by domain-specific generative AI models and industrial-scale agentic AI. This will run on SLB's digital platforms to help energy companies scale AI for their data and operations.
* Accelerated computing for SLB digital platforms: The companies will optimize the processing of large datasets and AI models across SLB digital platforms using the latest NVIDIA AI infrastructure, aiming to establish new benchmarks for performance and efficiency in energy applications.
"The winners in AI will be companies with the best data, the deepest domain expertise and the ability to scale," said Demos Pafitis, SLB's chief technology officer. "By collaborating with NVIDIA to advance modular data center construction and harness our domain expertise and digital platforms, we're enabling the energy industry to deploy AI at scale and transform operational data into smarter decisions."
"AI is becoming the engine of a new industrial revolution, and the energy industry is at its forefront," said Vladimir Troy, vice president of AI Infrastructure at NVIDIA. "Building AI Factory infrastructure and domain models is needed to turn massive amounts of energy data into actionable insights and accelerate more efficient and sustainable energy systems."
Energy companies generate vast amounts of operational data across subsurface, production and energy infrastructure, which makes decision-making somewhat slow and siloed. By combining NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and NVIDIA Nemotron open models with SLB digital and AI platforms, the collaboration aims to accelerate the transformation of that data into actionable insights. The work spans traditional machine learning, generative AI and emerging agentic AI technologies designed to improve performance and support reliable, efficient and lower-carbon energy systems.
Today's announcement builds on a relationship that began in 2008, when NVIDIA accelerated computing was first used to enhance SLB subsurface visualization and seismic imaging software. In 2024, the companies announced plans to develop generative artificial intelligence solutions for the energy sector using NVIDIA software integrated with SLB's Delfi(TM) digital platform and Lumi(TM) data and AI platform.
Key points
* SLB and NVIDIA are expanding their long-standing technology collaboration to design and deploy critical AI infrastructure and models for the energy industry.
* SLB will serve as the design partner for modular DSX AI data centers, using modular and scalable off-site construction and deployment to shorten lead times.
* SLB and NVIDIA will develop an "AI Factory for Energy," a reference environment powered by domain-specific generative AI models and industrial-scale agentic AI running within SLB's digital platforms to help energy companies scale AI for their data and operations.
* The collaboration will optimize the processing of large datasets and AI models across SLB digital platforms using the latest NVIDIA technologies.
* The expanded work builds on a relationship that began in 2008 and reflects the industry's shift from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment.
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About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.
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Original text here: https://www.slb.com/newsroom/press-release/2026/pr-2026-0325-slb-nvidia
[Category: BizEnergy]
Quadient and Kuwait Digital Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Customer Communications and Document Automation Across the Middle East
MILFORD, Connecticut, March 26 -- Quadient issued the following news release:
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Quadient and Kuwait Digital Technologies (KDT) Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Customer Communications and Document Automation Across the Middle East
A Strategic Partnership Driving Enterprise Digital Transformation
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Established in 2013, Kuwait Digital Technologies (KDT) has evolved beyond traditional office and document technologies into a full-scale digital solutions powerhouse. Backed by over 20 years of collective expertise and a strong heritage partnership with Ricoh, KDT delivers integrated
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MILFORD, Connecticut, March 26 -- Quadient issued the following news release:
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Quadient and Kuwait Digital Technologies (KDT) Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Customer Communications and Document Automation Across the Middle East
A Strategic Partnership Driving Enterprise Digital Transformation
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Established in 2013, Kuwait Digital Technologies (KDT) has evolved beyond traditional office and document technologies into a full-scale digital solutions powerhouse. Backed by over 20 years of collective expertise and a strong heritage partnership with Ricoh, KDT delivers integratedsolutions spanning enterprise content management (ECM), intelligent document processing (IDP), workflow automation, robotic process automation (RPA), cybersecurity, and managed print services.
With an operational footprint across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, KDT combines regional proximity with enterprise-grade technical capability. Its strength lies not only in infrastructure deployment, but in designing and executing end-to-end digital transformation strategies, covering assessment, architecture, integration, implementation, governance, and long-term optimization.
Through this strategic collaboration, Quadient and KDT will provide a fully integrated ecosystem for customer communications management (CCM), digital document automation, and intelligent customer engagement. The result is a unified platform that enables organizations to modernize legacy processes, enhance operational efficiency, elevate customer experience, and maintain regulatory compliance across every touchpoint.
This is not a product integration--it is a transformation framework built to scale, adapt, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Quadient Inspire + KDT Expertise: A Powerful Synergy
Quadient Inspire: Market Leading Customer Communications Management
Quadient Inspire provides organizations with the ability to create, manage, and deliver consistent, personalized, omnichannel communications across every stage of the customer lifecycle. With powerful design capabilities, automation, and compliance features, Inspire enables businesses to deliver world class CX while maintaining full control of their communication processes.
KDT: Local Strength with Regional Reach
KDT's portfolio spans document management, production print technologies, managed print services, and digital office solutions, all supporting the vital interaction between people and information. Their established operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan ensure strong local support, rapid deployment, and ongoing service excellence for customers across the Gulf.
End to End Document Automation for the Modern Enterprise
This partnership enables organizations to transform the entire communication lifecycle--from creation and composition to automation, digitization, distribution, and archival.
Customers across the region can expect:
* A fully integrated CCM and document automation ecosystem powered by Quadient Inspire
* Enhanced operational efficiency through automated workflows and reduced manual processing
* Improved customer experience across digital and physical channels
* Strong local delivery and support backed by KDT's in region technical and service teams
* Future ready communication strategies designed for scalability and regulatory compliance
A Shared Vision for the Middle East's Digital Future
"This partnership with KDT represents a further step in expanding Quadient's ability to support organizations across the Middle East," said Rudi Richter, Vice President of Digital Sales "KDT's regional footprint and document technology leadership, combined with Quadient Inspire, will help enterprises modernize communications and deliver exceptional customer experiences."
Othman Al-Dawoud, managing partner at Kuwait Digital Technologies (KDT), added:
"Our collaboration with Quadient reflects a shared commitment to delivering enterprise-grade digital transformation across the region. At KDT, we go beyond implementation--we architect end-to-end ecosystems that integrate customer communications management, intelligent document automation, workflow orchestration, and compliance frameworks into a single, scalable strategy. By combining Quadient's advanced CCM capabilities with our regional execution strength and transformation expertise, we enable organizations to reimagine how they engage customers, streamline operations, and future-proof their communication infrastructure."
Transforming Communications Across Kuwait, KSA & Jordan
Through this partnership, Quadient and KDT are enabling organizations across the region to embrace a new era of digital communication excellence--one built on innovation, efficiency, and customer centricity. Together, they are helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation and deliver meaningful experiences at every touchpoint.
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Original text here: https://www.quadient.com/en/article/quadient-and-kuwait-digital-technologies-kdt-announce-strategic-partnership-advance-customer-communications-and-document-automation-across-middle-east
[Category: BizComputer Technology]
McGraw Hill and T-Mobile Team Up to Help School Districts Bridge the Digital Divide and Improve Learning Outcomes
NEW YORK, March 26 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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McGraw Hill and T-Mobile Team Up to Help School Districts Bridge the Digital Divide and Improve Learning Outcomes
Collaboration pairs McGraw Hill's digital learning solutions with T-Mobile 5G-enabled devices to expand access to learning opportunities in the classroom and beyond
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McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) ("McGraw Hill"), a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, higher education and professional learning, today announced a collaboration with T-Mobile to provide an
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NEW YORK, March 26 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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McGraw Hill and T-Mobile Team Up to Help School Districts Bridge the Digital Divide and Improve Learning Outcomes
Collaboration pairs McGraw Hill's digital learning solutions with T-Mobile 5G-enabled devices to expand access to learning opportunities in the classroom and beyond
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McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) ("McGraw Hill"), a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, higher education and professional learning, today announced a collaboration with T-Mobile to provide anintegrated solution to help school districts bridge the digital divide -- connecting classrooms, homes and communities to drive better learning outcomes for all students.
The unified offering combines McGraw Hill's trusted digital learning solutions with 5G-enabled devices powered by T-Mobile's 5G network, equipping districts with a seamless way to extend learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
Each tablet not only supports individual students but also has a hotspot feature that connects several more devices in a home instantly delivering reliable internet access for parents, caregivers and siblings. With recent federal data showing that millions of U.S. students still lack reliable internet access at home, expanding connectivity in this way boosts educational access while reinforcing the crucial role family engagement plays in academic success.
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"Together, we're helping school districts ensure every student has the tools, support and engagement needed so learning doesn't stop when the school day ends. By making sure families are fully connected and students have access to engaging, personalized learning solutions, this collaboration empowers parents, caregivers and educators to work together to keep every student on track and thriving."
- Sean Ryan, President of McGraw Hill's School Group
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The offering allows districts to provide each student with a 5G-enabled device preloaded with McGraw Hill digital supplemental and intervention solutions that are designed to support targeted instruction and reinforce classroom teaching. Available solutions include:
ALEKS, an AI-powered math learning solution for K-12 students that leverages more than 25 years of data to uncover knowledge gaps to help students build true understanding, while giving instructors insight to guide their teaching.
Achieve3000 Literacy and Actively Learn programs which provide differentiated, standards-aligned content to help students improve reading comprehension and literacy skills.
These digital solutions aim to help districts accelerate literacy and math outcomes by using learning data to identify skill gaps early and move more students toward grade-level proficiency. With Achieve3000 Literacy and ALEKS, educators can track growth in reading comprehension and math mastery while giving students personalized pathways that keep them progressing at their just-right level.
With always-on 5G connectivity, the unified solution will also provide each student's family with ongoing visibility into their child's learning. Parents and caregivers can monitor student progress, assignments and feedback in real time while communicating directly with teachers through secure messaging tools. This two-way communication fosters transparency, trust and shared accountability, strengthening the relationship between school and home.
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"T-Mobile is proud to deliver leading 5G connectivity and incredible speeds that make digital learning possible from virtually anywhere. By combining McGraw Hill's digital learning solutions -- including AI-powered tools -- with 5G-enabled devices on America's largest 5G network, we're giving districts a seamless way to extend learning beyond the classroom. Together, we're helping close the digital divide by ensuring students have reliable access, educators gain actionable insight, and parents stay connected to their child's progress at home."
- David Bezzant, Vice President of Sales, T-Mobile for Government
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McGraw Hill and T-Mobile will work closely with districts to support responsible implementation and long-term success. This includes parent workshops to equip families with practical strategies to support and expand student learning at home as well as comprehensive professional development for educators from McGraw Hill and device and connectivity support from T-Mobile, ensuring seamless access to McGraw Hill's digital learning solutions.
The offering is now available to school districts seeking to expand access to digital learning solutions to improve student outcomes. For more information, visit: mheducation.com/t-mobile
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McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill (NYSE: MH) is a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, higher education and professional learning, supporting the evolving needs of millions of educators and students around the world. We provide trusted, high-quality content and personalized learning experiences that use data, technology and learning science to help students progress towards their goals. Through our commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and belonging, we are dedicated to improving outcomes and access to education for all. We have over 30 offices across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and make our learning solutions available in more than 80 languages. Visit us at mheducation.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X.
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Original text here: https://www.mheducation.com/about-us/news-insights/press-releases/mcgraw-hill-and-t-mobile-team-up-to-help-school-districts-bridge-the-digital-divide-and-improve-learning-outcomes.html
[Category: BizEducation]
LA Times Studios and Amaze to Launch Food Channel LA, a Next-Generation Creator-led Commerce Platform
EL SEGUNDO, California, March 26 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release:
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LA Times Studios and Amaze to Launch Food Channel LA, a Next-Generation Creator-led Commerce Platform
The new platform marks LA Times Studios' expansion into social commerce.
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LA Times Studios, a Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) company, and Amaze Holdings, Inc., a global leader in creator-powered commerce, have announced a strategic collaboration to launch Food Channel LA -- a creator-led commerce platform designed to bring live shopping, creator programming and direct-to-consumer product
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EL SEGUNDO, California, March 26 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release:
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LA Times Studios and Amaze to Launch Food Channel LA, a Next-Generation Creator-led Commerce Platform
The new platform marks LA Times Studios' expansion into social commerce.
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LA Times Studios, a Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) company, and Amaze Holdings, Inc., a global leader in creator-powered commerce, have announced a strategic collaboration to launch Food Channel LA -- a creator-led commerce platform designed to bring live shopping, creator programming and direct-to-consumer productexperiences into one scalable ecosystem.
Food Channel LA marks LA Times Studios' expansion into social commerce, establishing a fully integrated, transaction-enabled platform powered by Amaze's commerce infrastructure and launched through Amaze's operating studio model with Contend serving as Amaze's first operating studio partner.
The platform brings together: LA Times Studios' brand authority, facilities and national audience reach; Amaze's end-to-end commerce engine, logistics and creator monetization tools; and Contend's operating team focused on scalable creator formats and monetization.
Food Channel LA will operate as a live, commerce-enabled creator platform, with programming that includes: creator-led cooking shows; live shopping events and product drops; commerce-enabled brand integrations; on-site activations and ticketed experiences; and recurring formats designed for national syndication and scale.
Content will be distributed across the LA Times Studios website and social channels, Food Channel properties and participating creator channels -- leveraging the collective reach of creators alongside trusted media brands.
Food Channel LA is built on Amaze's infrastructure, enabling direct product sales, inventory management, fulfillment and real-time revenue participation for creators and partners. In line with the company's shift toward scalable media-commerce monetization, the platform is expected to drive higher margin transaction revenues.
"Media has experimented with commerce for years," said Aaron Day, CEO of Amaze. "This is different. With LA Times Studios and Contend as our first operating studio partner, we're launching a true creator-commerce platform where live programming, product drops and cultural storytelling translate directly into transactions. LA Times Studios is truly the first major publisher to launch a full-scale social commerce initiative."
"This is our step into fully integrated social commerce," said Anna Magzanyan, president of LA Times Studios. "We're combining our trusted brand and production capabilities with Amaze's commerce engine and a creator-led operating model built for today's market."
While launching in Los Angeles, the Food Channel LA framework is built for national scale and designed to expand into additional markets and syndication partnerships.
Food Channel LA is expected to begin onboarding creators and brand partners immediately, with initial live activations and programming to roll out by May 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.latimes.com/about/pressreleases/story/2026-03-25/la-times-studios-amaze-to-launch-food-channel-la-next-generation-creator-led-commerce-platform
[Category: BizMedia]
Global Hitmaker Don Toliver To Headline Forbes Under 30 Summit Concert
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, March 26 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Global Hitmaker Don Toliver To Headline Forbes Under 30 Summit Concert
Ahead of next month's 2026 Forbes Under 30 Summit, Forbes announced today that Don Toliver, multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated artist will headline the Under 30 Music Concert in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday, April 19 as part of this year's flagship Under 30 Summit. Don Toliver is a formative voice in modern hip hop with all five of his albums from Heaven or Hell (2020) to OCTANE (2026), reaching the Billboard 200 Top 10.
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JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, March 26 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Global Hitmaker Don Toliver To Headline Forbes Under 30 Summit Concert
Ahead of next month's 2026 Forbes Under 30 Summit, Forbes announced today that Don Toliver, multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated artist will headline the Under 30 Music Concert in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday, April 19 as part of this year's flagship Under 30 Summit. Don Toliver is a formative voice in modern hip hop with all five of his albums from Heaven or Hell (2020) to OCTANE (2026), reaching the Billboard 200 Top 10.His recently released fifth studio album, OCTANE, is the highest streamed hip-hop album of 2026 and debuted at No. 1 featuring breakout songs "E85," and "Body," that continue to top the Billboard charts.
Toliver joins a list of top artists who have appeared at past Under 30 Summits, including Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, Megan Thee Stallion, Halsey, Metro Boomin, Billie Eilish, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Kygo and Alex Warren.
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ABOUT DON TOLIVER
Houston-bred, multi-platinum, and GRAMMY-nominated artist Don Toliver has solidified his status as a boundary-pushing force in modern music, masterfully blending hip-hop with cinematic R&B to build all-engulfing sonic worlds. Following a string of narrative-driven landmarks including Heaven or Hell (2020), Life of a DON (2021), Love Sick (2023), and Hardstone Psycho (2024), Toliver entered 2026 with his career-defining fifth studio album, OCTANE. The project exploded onto the charts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, moving over 162K units--his biggest opening week to date--while generating a staggering 423M first-week global streams and dominating the cultural zeitgeist with viral hits like "E85" and "Body." Beyond the studio, Toliver has become a premier collaborator for film, contributing to the GRAMMY-nominated F1 soundtrack, the Academy Award-nominated Sinners, and most recently releasing "CREEPIN," an original song for the SCREAM 7 soundtrack co-produced by Toliver himself alongside BNYX and 206DEREK. Currently, he is bringing this high-speed, cinematic world to life on his 31-city North American OCTANE Tour, marking his largest live production to date with special guests SahBabii, SoFaygo, and CHASE B. As Don says, "It's not in the future, it's not in the past, it's right now," and this latest chapter serves as the definitive soundtrack to that present-moment adventure.
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ABOUT THE FORBES UNDER 30 SUMMIT
Forbes' flagship Under 30 Summit, taking place in Phoenix, Arizona for the first time, will convene the world's top young leaders, founders, creators and innovators from April 19-22, 2026. The flagship Forbes event will feature a robust lineup of influential speakers and keynote conversations. The Summit will also include iconic Arizona experiences, including a hike of Piestewa Peak, a group outing to the Diamondbacks game, pickleball tournament and a basketball shooting clinic hosted by Player15, giving attendees opportunities to connect with fellow listmakers and attendees.
To join the conversation on social, follow #Under30Summit.
Arizona Commerce Authority is the Title Sponsor for the 2026 Under 30 Summit. Forbes Global Properties is the Partner Sponsor. Pratt Industries and Zillow are Supporting Sponsors.
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Original text here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/pr/2026/03/25/global-hitmaker-don-toliver-to-headline-forbes-under-30-summit-concert/
[Category: BizMedia]
Citibank Announces $2 Billion Redemption of 5.438% Notes Due 2026 and $1 Billion Redemption of Floating Rate Notes Due 2026
NEW YORK, March 26 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release:
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Citibank Announces $2 Billion Redemption of 5.438% Notes Due 2026 and $1 Billion Redemption of Floating Rate Notes Due 2026
Citibank, N.A. is announcing the redemption, in whole, constituting $2,000,000,000 of its 5.438% Notes due 2026 (the "fixed rate notes") (ISIN: US17325FBF45) and $1,000,000,000 of its Floating Rate Notes due 2026 (the "floating rate notes" and together with the fixed rate notes, the "notes") (ISIN: US17325FBE79).
The
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NEW YORK, March 26 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release:
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Citibank Announces $2 Billion Redemption of 5.438% Notes Due 2026 and $1 Billion Redemption of Floating Rate Notes Due 2026
Citibank, N.A. is announcing the redemption, in whole, constituting $2,000,000,000 of its 5.438% Notes due 2026 (the "fixed rate notes") (ISIN: US17325FBF45) and $1,000,000,000 of its Floating Rate Notes due 2026 (the "floating rate notes" and together with the fixed rate notes, the "notes") (ISIN: US17325FBE79).
Theredemption date for the notes is March 30, 2026 (the "redemption date"). The cash redemption price for the notes payable on the redemption date will equal par plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The redemptions announced today are consistent with Citibank's liability management strategy and reflect its ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of its funding and capital structure. Citibank will continue to consider opportunities to redeem or repurchase securities, based on several factors, including without limitation, the economic value, regulatory changes, potential impact on Citibank's net interest margin and borrowing costs, the overall remaining tenor of Citibank's debt portfolio, capital impact, as well as overall market conditions.
Beginning on the redemption date, interest will no longer accrue on the notes.
Citibank, N.A. is the paying agent for the notes.
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About Citi
Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
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Original text here: https://www.citigroup.com/global/news/press-release/2026/citibank-announces-2-billion-redemption-5-438-notes-due-2026-1-billion-redemption-floating-rate-notes-due-2026
Appalachian Power Announces Proposed Power Line Routes for Bancroft-Milton Transmission Line Rebuild Project
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 26 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Appalachian Power announces proposed power line routes for Bancroft-Milton Transmission Line Rebuild Project
Appalachian Power Company (APCo) today announced a proposed line route for its 69-kilovolt (kV) Bancroft-Milton Transmission Line Rebuild Project. APCo determined the route after reviewing input from landowners and community members following the project announcement and four public open houses in 2024 and 2025.
Initially, the project
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 26 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Appalachian Power announces proposed power line routes for Bancroft-Milton Transmission Line Rebuild Project
Appalachian Power Company (APCo) today announced a proposed line route for its 69-kilovolt (kV) Bancroft-Milton Transmission Line Rebuild Project. APCo determined the route after reviewing input from landowners and community members following the project announcement and four public open houses in 2024 and 2025.
Initially, the projectincluded routes that crossed the Meeks Mountain Trails, but after extensive collaboration with the local community, all Meeks Mountain route options were removed.
"This is exactly how this process should work," said Amanda DeHaven, Outreach Specialist for the project. "The goal is to always include the community in our decision-making process to help us build the best project, while also keeping costs down for customers."
The project involves rebuilding approximately 20 miles of transmission line in Cabell and Putnam counties and replacing wooden poles with steel structures. The proposed route starts just east of the Kanawha River at the Bancroft Substation in Winfield, heads northwest to the Winfield Hydro Substation, then turns south toward Teays Valley. From there, it leaves the existing transmission right-of-way to avoid the Meeks Mountain Trails, continues west through Hurricane and Culloden, and ends at the Milton Substation on James River Turnpike.
These infrastructure improvements are intended to enhance service reliability for customers and support local economic growth. Customer affordability remains critical as the project moves into the planning and execution phase. APCo plans to file an application for project approval with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) later this year. If approved, construction is expected to begin in summer 2028 and conclude by spring 2031.
OR Colan, APCo's right-of-way agent for the project, will contact directly affected landowners to discuss preliminary field work and property easements for the safe construction, operation and maintenance of the new power lines.
For a detailed map of the proposed route, visit the project website at AppalachianPower.com/Bancroft-Milton.
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Original text here: https://www.appalachianpower.com/company/news/view?releaseID=10830
[Category: BizEnergy]
