Porti & ambiente — le notizie raccolte

07/05/2026 06:00:00 Si alza l’asticella dello scontro sulla candidatura MAB UNESCO delle saline di Trapani, Paceco e Marsala. E adesso, secondo gli operatori portuali, il problema non riguarda più soltanto Trapani ma interessi nazionali legati a energia, investimenti e occupazione. Da una parte il Ministero dell’Ambiente prova a rassicurare: nessun vincolo diretto sul porto. Dall’altra il fronte della portualità trapanese replica con un documento durissimo, sostenendo che il vero rischio sono gli effetti indiretti su autorizzazioni, opere strategiche e sviluppo industriale. Il caso nasce dall’allargamento della perimetrazione della candidatura UNESCO anche ai centri storici. E qui Trapani presenta una particolarità: il porto è fisicamente dentro il tessuto urbano. Di conseguenza, parte dell’area portuale finirebbe nella “transition area” del programma MAB, cioè la zona destinata alle attività produttive e allo sviluppo economico sostenibile. Il Ministero, con una nota inviata i primi di maggio ad Asamar Sicilia, Assiterminal, Corpo Piloti, Gruppo Ormeggiatori, Soluzioni e Servizi e Riccardo Sanges, e per conoscenza a Prefetto, Comune, Autorità portuale, Capitaneria e Comitato promotore della candidatura, prova a spegnere le tensioni. Il documento firmato da Francesco Tomas, presidente del Comitato Tecnico Nazionale MAB UNESCO, chiarisce che il riconoscimento non introduce automaticamente vincoli assimilabili a quelli delle aree protette tradizionali e che il porto potrebbe continuare a operare. Ma è proprio qui che gli operatori portuali contestano il quadro, e ribadiscono la loro ferma richiesta di bocciare la candidatura. Una prima segnalazione inviata al Ministero il 28 aprile, il cluster della portualità trapanese risponde con una lunga controrelazione firmata da Assiterminal, Assologistica, Somet, Gruppo Barraco-I.M.A., Soluzioni e Servizi Ambientali, Riccardo Sanges, Sikania Shipping, Di Girolamo Carpinteri Agency, Segemar, Rallo Shipping, MedIsole, CAT, Comitato Saline Comuni, Agenzia Marittima Raccomandataria Morana Luigi Srl e Asamar. Nel documento gli operatori sostengono che il MAB, pur non creando nuovi vincoli diretti, agirebbe come una forma di “soft law”, cioè un sistema capace di influenzare autorizzazioni, valutazioni ambientali e pianificazione futura. Ed è qui che entrano in gioco le opere considerate strategiche per la sopravvivenza e la crescita dello scalo. Vengono citati dragaggi portuali, che potrebbero subire verifiche ambientali più rigide e tempi più lunghi; il waterfront e le nuove banchine lato nord-ovest; la nuova stazione marittima; le opere legate alla viabilità e all’ultimo miglio logistico; fino ai progetti collegati all’eolico offshore davanti alla costa trapanese. Secondo gli operatori, il rischio è che ogni investimento debba passare attraverso procedure più complesse, con aumento dei costi, allungamento dei tempi e maggiore incertezza. Una situazione che, in un sistema portuale in concorrenza con altri scali, potrebbe tradursi in perdita di traffici e disincentivo agli investimenti. Il passaggio più duro riguarda proprio l’energia. Gli operatori parlano apertamente di possibili effetti negativi sui progetti offshore e sulla transizione energetica nazionale, sostenendo che eventuali irrigidimenti ambientali potrebbero scoraggiare investimenti da centinaia di milioni di euro e mettere a rischio centinaia, se non migliaia, di posti di lavoro diretti e indiretti. Il Ministero, intanto, insiste sulla necessità di coinvolgere maggiormente territori e stakeholder e apre a ulteriori valutazioni sul perimetro. Ma ormai lo scontro ha superato i confini locali: ambiente contro sviluppo non basta più a spiegare una partita che adesso tocca anche industria, logistica, energia e occupazione.

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L'annuncio di Stranger Than Heaven è stato una vera ventata d'aria fresca per il Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, il team di Sega che si occupa della saga di Yakuza/Like a Dragon fin dai suoi esordi. Negli ultimi anni, infatti, si è iniziata a percepire una certa stanchezza attorno alla loro serie principale, complice un ritmo di uscite molto elevato - tra spin-off e remake, arriva ormai almeno un capitolo all'anno - e un riciclo di asset che si fa sempre più evidente. Per questo motivo, l'arrivo di una nuova saga, apparentemente slegata dalle vicende di Kazuma Kiryu e Kasuga Ichiban, è stato accolto positivamente da molti fan, desiderosi di vedere lo studio cimentarsi con progetti inediti (senza dimenticare che è al lavoro anche sul prossimo Virtua Fighter). Stranger Than Heaven si è già mostrato in diversi trailer, mantenendo però sempre un certo alone di mistero sulla sua storia e sui suoi protagonisti, lasciando intendere che l'intera esperienza sarà ambientata in diversi momenti del Giappone del secolo scorso. Nel momento in cui state leggendo queste righe, è finalmente possibile assistere all'Xbox Presents interamente dedicato al gioco, che abbiamo avuto modo di vedere in anteprima per potervene parlare più nel dettaglio. Questa presentazione approfondita ha chiarito molti aspetti importanti, a partire dal periodo di lancio, per ora fissato per un generico inverno, con la conferma però che il titolo sarà disponibile sin dal primo giorno su Xbox Game Pass. La sorpresa più grande, però, arriva già nei primi secondi dello show, dove sembra emergere un collegamento molto significativo proprio con la saga di Like a Dragon. Il prequel di Yakuza? La presentazione si apre con un dialogo estremamente importante, soprattutto per i fan di Like a Dragon: un chiaro riferimento alla fondazione del Clan Tojo da parte del protagonista di Stranger Than Heaven. Questa premessa lascia intuire fin da subito che il titolo possa essere un prequel della saga che andrà a raccontare proprio la nascita del celebre clan. Un'ipotesi che trova conferma quando viene rivelato il nome del protagonista: Makoto Daito. I più attenti ricorderanno infatti che in Yakuza 2 veniva citato il fondatore del Clan Tojo, Makoto Tojo, di cui però non si sapeva praticamente nulla. I primi minuti della presentazione chiariscono quindi come Stranger Than Heaven voglia colmare proprio questo vuoto narrativo, raccontando le origini di una delle organizzazioni più iconiche della serie e del suo fondatore. Non bisogna però aspettarsi una struttura identica a quella classica di Yakuza con solo qualche variazione. Le differenze sono evidenti sia sul piano narrativo che su quello delle ambientazioni: l'intero gioco coprirà circa 50 anni di storia, dal 1915 al 1965, attraversando cinque diverse location. Il protagonista, come accennato, è Makoto Daito, di padre americano e madre giapponese. Cresce a San Francisco vivendo un'infanzia serena, almeno fino alla tragica scomparsa del genitore. Rimasto solo con la madre, inizia a subire il peso dei pregiudizi dell'America di inizio Novecento, un contesto tutt'altro che accogliente per chi è considerato "diverso". Le discriminazioni colpiscono entrambi, fino a portare anche la madre a una fine tragica. Rimasto completamente solo in un paese che lo rifiuta, Makoto decide di partire per il Giappone, sperando di trovare lì un posto a cui appartenere. In Stranger Than Heaven seguiremo il protagonista Makoto Daito per ben 50 anni della sua vita Il viaggio avviene clandestinamente su una nave guidata da un contrabbandiere noto come Orpheus, che gli permetterà comunque di raggiungere la sua destinazione. A bordo, Makoto incontra anche Yu Shinjo, figura destinata a diventare fondamentale nella sua vita: un alleato, ma anche un rivale, con cui condividerà gran parte del suo percorso. La storia segue infatti le vite di Makoto e Yu attraverso cinque fasi distinte, ciascuna ambientata in un luogo diverso. Si parte da Kokura, a Fukuoka, un'area portuale in pieno sviluppo, tra opportunità lavorative e attività illecite come gioco d'azzardo e prostituzione. Si passa poi al 1929, nella città di Kure, nella prefettura di Hiroshima, centro nevralgico dell'industria navale e crocevia di influenze culturali straniere, dove Makoto entrerà in contatto con il mondo della yakuza. Il Giappone del secolo scorso rivive nelle ambientazioni del gioco Nel 1943 l'ambientazione si sposta a Osaka, nel vivace quartiere di Minami, dove le influenze occidentali iniziano a farsi sempre più presenti, portando nuove forme d'intrattenimento. Qui Makoto dovrà confrontarsi non solo con altri clan, ma anche con organizzazioni straniere come la mafia italiana. Nel 1951 sarà invece Atami, località turistica nella prefettura di Shizuoka, a fare da sfondo agli eventi, in un Giappone sempre più influenzato dalla cultura americana, anche attraverso la musica. Infine, il viaggio si conclude nel 1965 a Shinjuku, nel celebre quartiere fittizio di Kamurocho, ben noto ai fan della serie. Su questa fase finale, tuttavia, la presentazione mantiene ancora il massimo riserbo, lasciando intendere solo la presenza di un segreto destinato a cambiare tutto. Nel complesso, Stranger Than Heaven si presenta come un progetto estremamente ambizioso, con una componente narrativa che sembra voler assumere un ruolo ancora più centrale rispetto a quanto visto nei capitoli principali di Yakuza. Le ambientazioni, ricostruite con grande attenzione storica, restituiscono il fascino di tempi ormai lontani, mentre i personaggi mostrati confermano la capacità del Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio di creare figure carismatiche e ben definite. La storia sembra essere il centro dell'esperienza ancor di più che negli Yakuza/Like a Dragon Al centro di tutto resta però un tema principale: la ricerca di un'identità. Makoto è un uomo diviso tra due culture e rifiutato da entrambe, deciso a trovare - o costruire - un posto nel mondo a qualsiasi costo. Stranger Than Heaven si configura così come una storia di appartenenza e sopravvivenza, in cui il destino può essere sfidato e riscritto. E, dopo quanto mostrato, la curiosità di scoprire dove porterà questo percorso è davvero difficile da trattenere. Un cast internazionale Per Stranger Than Heaven è stato scelto un cast davvero importante per dare vita ai tanti personaggi che animano la storia. Tra i nomi più sorprendenti spicca senza dubbio Snoop Dogg, che interpreterà Orpheus, il contrabbandiere che accompagna Makoto e Yu dall'America al Giappone. Il rapper ha descritto il suo personaggio come un uomo con una sola regola: portare sempre il carico a destinazione, a qualunque costo, senza fare domande. Snoop Dogg e suo figlio fanno parte del cast di Stranger Than Heaven Accanto a lui sarà presente anche suo figlio, Cordell Broadus, anche se al momento non sono stati rivelati dettagli sul suo ruolo. Parlando sempre di Orpheus, Broadus ha sottolineato come si tratti di un contrabbandiere capace di procurarsi qualsiasi cosa: armi, oro, argento, grano, riso e molto altro. Snoop Dogg ha inoltre spiegato che Makoto finirà per diventare una sorta di collaboratore di Orpheus, soprattutto come interprete, grazie alla sua conoscenza del giapponese. Da quanto visto nei trailer, il personaggio mantiene tutto il carisma dell'artista e sarà interessante vederlo in azione all'interno dell'opera. Tra le cantanti che hanno collaborato al gioco ci saranno anche Tori Kelly e Ado Il protagonista Makoto sarà invece interpretato da Yū Shirota, attore e cantante giapponese noto anche per aver preso parte ad adattamenti live action come Rookies e Hana-Kimi, oltre che per la sua esperienza nella band D-BOYS. Shirota condivide diversi elementi con il personaggio: anche lui è per metà giapponese, con madre spagnola, e ha vissuto in Spagna fino a circa sette anni prima di trasferirsi in Giappone. Un percorso che lo porta a sentirsi particolarmente vicino alla ricerca d'identità di Makoto. A interpretare Yu Shinjo sarà Dean Fujioka, altro volto molto noto che ha vestito i panni di Roy Mustang nel live action di Fullmetal Alchemist. Fujioka descrive Yu come un personaggio più razionale e calcolatore rispetto all'impulsivo Makoto, ma allo stesso tempo estremamente ambizioso. Non si accontenta di sopravvivere: vuole cambiare il mondo per ritagliarsi uno spazio che gli appartenga davvero. L'attore ha anticipato anche che i due amici finiranno per allontanarsi a causa delle loro diverse visioni, salvo poi ritrovarsi e collaborare nella conquista del mondo dello spettacolo a Osaka. Makoto entrerà presto a far parte di un clan di yakuza, trovandosi sperso ad affrontare diversi rivali Tra gli ospiti internazionali spicca anche Tori Kelly, che interpreterà Suzy, una cantante che Makoto e Yu incontreranno ad Atami. L'artista ha raccontato di aver apprezzato molto il progetto, partecipando non solo come doppiatrice, ma anche alla realizzazione della colonna sonora: quello che sembra essere il tema principale del gioco, Stranger Than Heaven, è infatti cantato proprio da lei. Il cast si arricchisce inoltre di altri nomi di rilievo della scena giapponese come Moeka Hoshi, Akio Ōtsuka, Tokuma Nishioka e la cantante Ado, nota anche per aver dato voce a Uta in One Piece Film: Red. Infine, è presente - almeno nelle sembianze - anche il leggendario Bunta Sugawara, scomparso nel 2014, qui omaggiato attraverso un personaggio di cui si sa ancora poco, doppiato da Takashi Ukaji. Dalla musica alla violenza I trenta minuti presentati dall'Executive Director del gioco, Masayoshi Yokoyama, si sono concentrati principalmente sulla storia e sui personaggi, ma non sono mancati anche diversi dettagli legati al gameplay, in particolare al sistema di combattimento e a quello dedicato allo show business, che sarà uno degli elementi chiave non solo della narrazione, ma anche dell'esperienza di gioco. La musica sarà una parte importantissima della vita di Makoto Il Director Mikinobu Abe ha spiegato che Makoto possiede un talento innato legato alla musica. Orpheus scopre inizialmente le sue doti canore, ma col tempo il protagonista sviluppa una vera vocazione come showman e produttore. Nel corso del gioco sarà quindi possibile reclutare musicisti e cantanti da tutto il Giappone, organizzando spettacoli nei locali e gestendone ogni aspetto: dalla composizione delle band fino alla promozione degli eventi. A questo si aggiunge una meccanica particolarmente interessante legata all'ispirazione musicale. Makoto potrà trarre spunto praticamente da qualsiasi cosa: una donna che spazza la strada, il rumore di qualcuno che russa, un treno in corsa, dei corvi o persino un nemico armato di martello. Queste "idee" potranno poi essere combinate tra loro per creare nuove canzoni, permettendo anche di personalizzare le esibizioni. Il combattimento di Stranger Than Heaven cambierà completamente sistema rispetto a Yakuza È evidente come la musica e la scalata nell'industria dell'intrattenimento giapponese rappresentino uno dei pilastri dell'esperienza, a livello sia narrativo che ludico. Tuttavia, questo mondo è inevitabilmente legato anche ad attività criminali e Makoto dovrà affrontare numerosi nemici lungo il suo percorso. Il sistema di combattimento di Stranger Than Heaven appare completamente rinnovato rispetto a quello di Like a Dragon. La novità principale riguarda il controllo del personaggio: il lato destro del corpo sarà gestito dai grilletti a destra del pad e quello sinistro dai grilletti a sinistra. Questo sistema consente una grande libertà d'azione, permettendo ad esempio di parare con una mano e contrattaccare con l'altra, eseguire colpi rapidi da una parte mentre si carica un attacco più potente dall'altra, o persino opporsi a due avversari contemporaneamente. Makoto potrà combattere utilizzando diverse armi Anche la struttura degli attacchi sembra più dinamica rispetto al passato: non si limita a semplici combo, ma sarà possibile reagire in modo più tecnico, come contrattaccare con il giusto tempismo un nemico in carica. Non mancheranno poi le mosse speciali, tra cui attacchi utili a far cadere gli avversari per poi colpirli ripetutamente a terra. Le armi avranno un ruolo fondamentale nel combattimento: Makoto potrà utilizzare un ampio arsenale, tra coltelli, spade, martelli e molto altro. Sarà inoltre possibile potenziarle, aggiungendo effetti speciali e sbloccando attacchi in grado di eliminare alcuni nemici con un solo colpo. Non mancheranno infine situazioni di combattimento più particolari, che varieranno in base al contesto, come scontri su veicoli in movimento o combattimenti in coppia con altri personaggi. Quanto mostrato non svela ancora tutto il sistema, ma le premesse sono decisamente promettenti. Gli scontri di Stranger Than Heaven sono molto più brutali rispetto a Like a Dragon Restano però diversi interrogativi, soprattutto legati alle attività secondarie e all'esplorazione . Considerando che il gioco è suddiviso in cinque periodi storici distinti, sembra difficile immaginare una struttura identica a quella dei classici capitoli di Yakuza. Nei trailer si intravedono comunque diversi minigiochi, tra cui attività legate al gioco d'azzardo, come dadi e carte tradizionali. Resta da capire se ogni epoca avrà contenuti secondari propri da completare prima di proseguire con la storia, oppure se sarà possibile tornare nelle fasi precedenti - magari attraverso una sorta di ricordo del passato di Makoto - per completare le attività rimaste in sospeso. Anche dal punto di vista tecnico è ancora presto per trarre conclusioni definitive, anche se si percepisce già un miglioramento nei modelli dei personaggi e nelle ambientazioni. Fortunatamente questa non sarà l'ultima presentazione dedicata a quest'opera e ci sarà modo di scoprire ulteriori dettagli nei prossimi mesi. Il primo speciale dedicato a Stranger Than Heaven colpisce in modo molto positivo per quanto mostrato. La storia appare tra le più ambiziose mai realizzate dal Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, con l'obiettivo di attraversare cinquant'anni di storia giapponese attraverso cinque ambientazioni curate nei minimi dettagli. Il cast è ricco di nomi di rilievo, tra cui Snoop Dogg, Tori Kelly e Ado. Sul fronte del gameplay si è visto ancora poco, ma il sistema di combattimento rinnovato sembra avere ottime basi, mentre le meccaniche legate allo show business appaiono ben integrate con la narrazione. Restano alcuni dubbi circa l'esplorazione e la quantità di contenuti secondari, ma ci sarà tempo per chiarirli in vista dell'uscita prevista per il prossimo inverno. CERTEZZE La storia sembra davvero ambiziosa e interessante Cinque location divise in cinque periodi storici diversi pieni di fascino Il sistema di combattimento è completamente rinnovato rispetto al passato Un cast internazionale notevole DUBBI Ci sono diversi elementi da scoprire, tra esplorazione e attività secondarie

New York City, NY, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Most people figure out something is off long before any bloodwork confirms it. It usually starts as a pattern you can almost ignore. The 3 PM energy collapse that two coffees can't quite fix. Waking up at 4 AM for no obvious reason and lying there until the alarm. Pants that fit fine in the morning but feel tight by lunch. A weirdly specific craving for something sweet around 9 PM that overrides whatever willpower you were running on earlier in the day. The slow creep of weight around the midsection that doesn't respond to what used to work. You don't connect the dots right away. You blame your sleep, or stress, or age, or the fact that you've been skipping the gym. You tell yourself you'll get back on track on Monday. And you mostly do until the next slow drift starts. The thing is, your body has been keeping score the whole time. Blood sugar regulation is one of those quiet systems that handles its job in the background until it can't anymore, and by the time it shows up on a lab panel as "borderline" or "creeping up," it's already been negotiating with sugar behind the scenes for years. Most people who get a prediabetes flag at their annual physical aren't surprised by the diagnosis. They're surprised that the symptoms they'd been dismissing actually had a name. That gap is exactly where a flood of "blood sugar support" products has rushed in. So when GlucoTru Pro kept showing up in conversations across health forums, in pharmacy parking lot chats, and in the quiet corners where people actually compare notes, it earned a closer look. This is that closer look. No hype, no fear-mongering, just a straight read on what's in the bottle, what the company actually claims, who it's built for, and what's worth verifying before spending a cent. 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Where most competitors lean on one or two trendy compounds and call it a day, GlucoTru Pro pulls together seven actives, including a microencapsulated form of cinnamon oil that's been the subject of some fairly impressive clinical work on glucose response. Does GlucoTru Pro Really Work This is the question that actually matters, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a marketing dance. GlucoTru Pro is built around ingredients that individually have real, peer-reviewed research behind them for supporting healthy glucose metabolism. They've been studied for decades, in some cases centuries of traditional use, and several have shown measurable effects on fasting glucose, insulin sensitivity, and post-meal sugar spikes in clinical settings. Whether the specific GlucoTru Pro blend delivers on the company's headline claim, supporting up to a 29.7% reduction in blood sugar levels, is going to depend on the person. Body chemistry, current diet, stress levels, sleep quality, and whether you're already on medication all play a role. Someone who's deeply insulin resistant and eating fast food twice a day is going to see different results than someone whose numbers are just edging out of the optimal range. What the user reports do consistently mention is steadier energy through the afternoon, fewer cravings (especially the evening sugar hunt), and morning fasting numbers trending in the right direction over a few weeks. Nobody's reporting overnight miracles, and you should be deeply suspicious of any supplement that promises one. GlucoTru Pro is a daily nudge in the right direction, not a get-out-of-jail-free card. Pair it with even modest changes, and the results compound. 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When any one of those three breaks down, you get the cascade—high fasting numbers, energy crashes, cravings, weight gain around the middle, and eventually the insulin resistance that defines prediabetes and type 2. GlucoTru Pro's seven-ingredient stack targets all three points in that loop, rather than just one. Here's the rough breakdown of what's doing what: Slowing glucose absorption: Cinnamon oil and bitter melon extract both have research showing they can blunt the post-meal blood sugar spike, essentially flattening the curve so the bloodstream isn't getting flooded after every meal. Improving insulin sensitivity: Turmeric, berberine, and Japanese knotweed (a natural source of resveratrol) all have clinical data on helping cells respond more efficiently to insulin. Better sensitivity means less insulin needed to do the same job, which is a long-term win for metabolic health. Supporting pancreatic function: Panax ginseng has traditional and modern research suggesting it supports the pancreas's ability to produce insulin appropriately, rather than the panicked overproduction that often happens with chronically high blood sugar. Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress: Deglycyrrhizinated licorice and turmeric both bring anti-inflammatory action, which matters because chronic inflammation is one of the upstream drivers of insulin resistance in the first place. >>Learn more about GlucoTru Pro's ingredient research and the company's complete product information on the official page.<< Powerful Features of GlucoTru Pro: What Makes It Different In a category absolutely flooded with copycat products, a few things genuinely set GlucoTru Pro apart. 1. Microencapsulated cinnamon oil:Most blood sugar supplements use ground cinnamon powder, which loses potency fast and has bioavailability issues. The microencapsulation process protects the active compounds and improves how much actually reaches your bloodstream. 2. Seven active ingredients:The blood sugar supplement aisle is full of single-ingredient bets. GlucoTru Pro stacks seven well-researched compounds that target different parts of the glucose-insulin loop, which is the more sophisticated approach to a multi-factor problem. 3. No proprietary blend hiding:The label discloses what's actually in each capsule. You can take it to your doctor or look up each ingredient yourself. That transparency is far from universal in this category. 4. One capsule per day:No three-times-a-day complicated regimen. Easier to remember means easier to stay consistent, and consistency is what actually drives results with any supplement. 5. No injection, no prescription:For people who've been told they need to consider GLP-1 medications but aren't ready (or can't afford) the prescription route, this represents a natural, lower-commitment first step. 6. 90-day money-back guarantee:Long enough to actually evaluate whether it's working for your body, which is more than most supplement companies offer. 7. Manufactured in a GMP-certified facility:Quality control isn't an afterthought. >>Visit the official GlucoTru Pro website to review the complete formulation details and current availability.<< GlucoTru Pro Ingredient List: What's Inside Here's the full lineup, with a plain-English read on what each one is doing in the formula: What's not in the formula is almost as important. No artificial sweeteners, no synthetic fillers padding the capsule, no mystery "proprietary blend" doses. The capsule itself is plant-based, which makes it suitable for most dietary preferences. >>For complete ingredient information and the company's full product documentation, visit the official GlucoTru Pro website.<< How to Use GlucoTru Pro in 3 Simple Steps The protocol is refreshingly uncomplicated, which is part of why people actually stick with it. Step 1: Take one capsule daily, with water, ideally with your first meal.Morning is the recommended window because it sets up the day's glucose handling and the energy support kicks in when you need it most. Take it with food, not because it's harsh on an empty stomach, but because some of the fat-soluble actives (turmeric especially) absorb better with a little dietary fat. Step 2: Track what changes.This is the step almost everyone skips, and it's the one that actually tells you if it's working. If you have a glucose meter, jot down your fasting numbers for a week before starting and again at the four-week mark. Real changes show up in patterns over weeks, not in single readings. Step 3: Give it the time it needs.The company recommends a minimum 90-day window to evaluate the formula properly, and that's not just upsell language. Most users report noticing initial changes (energy, cravings) in the first two to four weeks, with more meaningful glucose shifts showing up between weeks six and twelve. That's it. No stacking with five other pills, no complicated cycling, no dietary protocol you have to memorize. Take it, track it, give it time. >>Learn more about GlucoTru Pro's recommended daily protocol and the company's complete usage guidelines on the official page. << Who Can Benefit from GlucoTru Pro The honest answer is "more people than you'd think, but not everyone." Here's the realistic breakdown: People whose recent bloodwork raised a flag.If your doctor used the word "creeping" or "borderline" about your fasting glucose or A1C, you're squarely in the target audience. The earlier you start supporting a healthy metabolism, the easier the lift. Adults managing prediabetes who want a natural first step.Not every prediabetes diagnosis immediately needs prescription medication. Many doctors will give you a window to try lifestyle and supplemental support first, and GlucoTru Pro fits cleanly into that approach. People struggling with stubborn belly fat and energy crashes.That combination is often a glucose regulation story, not a willpower story. The formula targets both ends of that. Anyone tired of the cravings cycle.The 9 PM sugar hunt isn't a character flaw. It's often blood sugar volatility. Stabilize that, and the cravings genuinely quiet down for most people. Older adults who want to stay ahead of metabolic decline.Glucose regulation gets harder with age, even for people who've never had issues. A daily metabolic support formula can be a reasonable preventive piece of the puzzle. Anyone currently on prescription diabetes medication, pregnant or nursing women, anyone under 18, people on blood thinners, and anyone with a known allergy to any of the listed ingredients should always consult their doctor. >>Visit the official GlucoTru Pro website to learn more about the product and who the company recommends it for.<< GlucoTru Pro Safety Profile The ingredients in GlucoTru Pro are all well-characterized, with long histories of human use either traditionally, clinically, or both. None of them are novel synthetic compounds. The formula is manufactured in a GMP-certified facility, which means quality control standards are baked into production. The capsule is non-GMO and doesn't contain the common allergens (gluten, dairy, soy) that trip a lot of people up. The side effect profile, based on what users report and what the underlying ingredients are known for, is mild for most people: Mild digestive adjustment in the first week.Some users report a bit of stomach unsettledness or changes in bathroom regularity in the first few days. This typically resolves as the body adjusts. Taking the capsule with food helps. Possible interaction with blood sugar medications.This isn't really a "side effect." The formula supports lower blood sugar. If you're already on medication that does the same, the combined effect could push your levels too low. This is a doctor's conversation, not a deal-breaker. Possible interaction with blood thinners.Several ingredients (turmeric and ginseng) have mild blood-thinning properties. Worth flagging if you're on warfarin or similar. GlucoTru Pro has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have a diagnosed medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, or are on prescription medication, consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement. >>For complete safety information, ingredient details, and the company's full disclosures, visit the official GlucoTru Pro website.<< GlucoTru Pro Side Effects: What You Should Know Before Buying Let's be real for a second. Anything that has an actual effect on your body has the potential for side effects. The supplements that promise "zero side effects ever for anyone" are usually the ones doing nothing in the first place. So the honest question isn't whether GlucoTru Pro has any side effects. It's what they look like, how often they show up, and whether they're worth knowing about before you commit. The most commonly reported adjustment, if there is one, lands in the digestive department. Some users report a bit of stomach unsettledness, mild bloating, or a change in how their gut feels for the first few days. This is pretty standard with any formula that contains turmeric, berberine, or bitter melon. Taking the capsule with food (not on an empty stomach first thing) handles this for almost everyone, and the adjustment phase usually wraps up inside a week. A small subset of users have mentioned feeling slightly lightheaded if they take it on a day they've also skipped breakfast or eaten unusually low-carb. This makes sense as the formula supports lower blood sugar. Don't skip meals when you're starting, and pair the capsule with actual food. Headaches show up in a tiny percentage of reports, usually in the first three to five days. The leading theory is that this is the body adjusting to the anti-inflammatory load (turmeric and licorice both shift inflammatory signaling), and it typically resolves on its own. >>Visit the official GlucoTru Pro website to learn more about the formula and the company's complete safety information.<< What Are the Benefits of GlucoTru Pro This is where the formula actually earns its keep, and it's worth being specific rather than waving at a list of vague promises. Here's what consistent users report and what the underlying ingredients are doing. 1. Steadier blood sugar throughout the day:This is the headline benefit and the one most users notice first. Less of the post-meal spike-and-crash cycle, more of an even glucose curve. People describe it as feeling "level"—not the highs, not the lows, just a working-correctly baseline. 2. Fewer cravings, especially the evening sweet hunt:That 9 PM raid on the pantry isn't a willpower failure for most people; it's a blood sugar story. When glucose stabilizes, the brain stops sending the urgent "feed me sugar" signal. Users repeatedly mention this as the change they didn't expect but came to appreciate the most. 3. Real, sustained afternoon energy:No more 2 PM wall. No more needing a third coffee just to get through emails. Stable glucose means stable energy, and that shows up in productivity, mood, and the willingness to actually go to the gym after work. 4. Slow, steady weight changes around the middle:Nobody's reporting overnight transformation. What they are reporting is that stubborn belly fat starts to slowly come off over weeks and months. This is metabolic, not magical. 5. Better fasting glucose readings:The morning number is the one most people watch, and it's where the formula tends to show measurable change after four to eight weeks of consistent use. The degree varies by person and starting point. 6. Improved markers around cholesterol and triglycerides:Several ingredients (cinnamon, berberine, knotweed) have research support for cardiovascular markers. Users on regular bloodwork sometimes notice these moving in the right direction at their next physical. 7. Less brain fog and sharper focus:The cognitive piece often gets overlooked, but stable glucose means the brain has steady fuel. People describe feeling clearer, more present, and less "underwater." 8. Better sleep quality:Probably the most underrated downstream benefit. Glucose volatility wrecks sleep. Stabilize the glucose, and the sleep tends to deepen. 9. Fewer afternoon mood swings:Blood sugar and mood are tightly linked. The "hangry" version of you tends to fade once the glucose stops swinging. >>Learn more about GlucoTru Pro's reported benefits and the company's complete product information on the official page.<< Why GlucoTru Pro Is Trending in the United States and Europe in 2026 The traction GlucoTru Pro has picked up over the past year isn't an accident, and it isn't pure marketing budget either. A few things are converging at once. The GLP-1 conversation has gone mainstream.Prescription GLP-1 drugs are everywhere in the cultural conversation. They work, but they're expensive, often hard to get, come with their own side effect profile, and many people are looking for a natural starting point before going down that road. GlucoTru Pro positions itself in that exact gap. Prediabetes diagnoses are climbing.Roughly one in three American adults now meets the prediabetes criteria, and the numbers are similar across much of Europe. That's a massive group of people looking for something to do that isn't waiting for the situation to get worse. Natural metabolic support is one of the few categories with both consumer demand and credible underlying ingredients. Skepticism toward generic "blood sugar gummies" has grown.The market got flooded with low-effort products that didn't deliver. Buyers are now actively looking for formulas with multiple actives, transparent labeling, and real return policies. Word of mouth has been unusually strong.Health-focused communities, prediabetes support groups, and even some pharmacist communities have been mentioning the formula. When real people start telling other real people that something is working, the marketing budget becomes secondary. The cost comparison versus prescription routes is dramatic.Prescription GLP-1s can run $900 to $1,300 per month without insurance coverage. A monthly supply of a quality natural support formula sits in a fundamentally different price tier. For people who don't qualify for prescription coverage or don't want to commit to it, the math is hard to argue with. The trend isn't about hype. It's about a specific product showing up in a specific market gap at a specific moment, with a formulation that holds up to scrutiny better than most of its competitors. >>For more information on GlucoTru Pro and current product availability, visit the official GlucoTru Pro website.<< Top Tips for Best Results with GlucoTru Pro Buying the bottle is the easy part. Getting the most out of it requires a few small habits that aren't on the label but make a real difference. >>Learn more about GlucoTru Pro's recommended usage and the company's complete product guidance on the official page.<< How to Get Maximum Benefits from GlucoTru Pro If the previous section was the foundation, this is the upgrade path that separates people getting solid results from people getting genuinely transformative ones. Stack it with intermittent eating windows.You don't need to do anything dramatic. Even narrowing your eating window from 14 hours to 10 hours (say, finishing dinner by 7 PM and not eating again until 9 AM) gives the metabolism real recovery time and amplifies the formula's effects. Prioritize protein at breakfast.A protein-forward first meal sets up glucose stability for the rest of the day. This single habit changes the entire glucose curve. Add a fiber source to every meal.Fiber slows glucose absorption, which complements exactly what the formula is doing. Vegetables, legumes, berries, chia, ground flax. Doesn't have to be complicated. Strength-train two to three times per week.Muscle is a metabolically active tissue. The more of it you have, the better your body handles glucose at the cellular level. You don't need to become a gym rat; bodyweight squats, push-ups, and a few resistance band exercises three times a week genuinely move the needle. Manage stress deliberately.Cortisol drives glucose up. Chronic stress is a hidden saboteur of every metabolic intervention. Ten minutes of deliberate decompression daily pays off in glucose stability you can measure. Hydrate aggressively.Most adults run mildly dehydrated, which concentrates blood sugar and impairs every metabolic process. Half your body weight in ounces of water daily is the rough target. Get morning sunlight.Ten minutes of natural light in the first hour after waking sets the circadian rhythm, which sets cortisol patterns, which sets glucose patterns. Free, easy, weirdly powerful. >>Visit the official GlucoTru Pro website to learn more about the formula and the company's recommendations for consistent results.<< GlucoTru Pro: The Pros Here's the honest case for the formula, in plain language. >>Visit the official GlucoTru Pro website to review the complete product information and see what the company offers consumers.<< GlucoTru Pro: The Cons And the honest case against, or at least the friction points worth knowing. >>Learn more about GlucoTru Pro and the company's complete product information on the official page.<< Is GlucoTru Pro Worth the Money This is the question that actually matters once the curiosity wears off and the wallet comes out. Let's run the numbers honestly. The case for value rests on a few comparisons. Against doing nothing, the formula is clearly a positive investment for anyone whose bloodwork is trending in the wrong direction — the cost of letting prediabetes progress to type 2 is measured in tens of thousands of dollars over a lifetime, plus the harder-to-price cost of complications. Against prescription routes, GlucoTru Pro is in a fundamentally different price tier. Against stacking five separate single-ingredient supplements (one cinnamon bottle, one berberine bottle, one turmeric bottle, and so on), the bundled formula comes out cheaper and considerably more convenient. For someone with creeping numbers, stubborn belly fat, energy crashes, or a real interest in getting ahead of metabolic decline, the formula is priced reasonably for what it offers. For someone with no real metabolic concerns who's just curious, it's probably overkill. Match the tool to the job. >>Visit the official GlucoTru Pro website to learn more about the product and current pricing options.<< Price of GlucoTru Pro: What Is the Cost in 2026 Let's talk money because price is probably a major factor in your decision-making process. Current pricing breakdown: The official GlucoTru Pro website usually sells the formula at higher list prices, but for a short window, readers of this site can access a meaningful discount. Below are the discounted prices compared to the usual selling price. Links have been made available throughout this article to lock in the discount before pricing returns to standard. What's included with your purchase: Comparing value propositions: Cost per day analysis.If you take the formula daily as recommended: Compared to alternatives most people are weighing: From this perspective, even at the original $120 list price, GlucoTru Pro sits in a fundamentally cheaper category than the prescription and clinical alternatives most people are weighing. At the discounted reader pricing, the math becomes hard to argue with. You're looking at less than two dollars a day for a formula that bundles seven well-researched actives in one capsule. The 6-bottle bundle is the obvious value play if you're committing to the recommended 90-day evaluation window with margin to spare. The 4-bottle bundle is the sweet spot for first-time buyers who want to give the formula a fair shake without overcommitting. The 2 bottles work for people who just want to test the waters before deciding. >>For more information on GlucoTru Pro, current pricing, and direct purchasing, visit the official GlucoTru Pro website.<< Where to Buy the Original GlucoTru Pro This part is straightforward, and it matters more than people initially realize. GlucoTru Pro is sold exclusively through the official GlucoTru Pro website. There is no authorized retail distribution. No pharmacy carries it. No big-box store stocks it. No third-party marketplace is officially licensed to sell it. Selling direct means the company controls how the product is stored, how recently it was manufactured, and what the buyer actually receives in the box. Retail distribution introduces variables (warehouse storage, expired stock, temperature mishandling) that can degrade a botanical formula's potency. If you want the genuine product, buy from the official source. Anywhere else is a gamble. >>Visit the official GlucoTru Pro website to learn more about the product and direct purchasing.<< Can You Buy GlucoTru Pro on Amazon, Walmart, or GNC No. You may see listings on Amazon, eBay, or other third-party marketplaces using the GlucoTru Pro name. None of those listings is authorized by the company. Some are counterfeit products entirely, with different ingredients in a similar-looking bottle. Some are expired stock that someone bought through an old promotion and is reselling. Some are rebottled mystery formulas riding on the brand recognition. The buyer has no way to tell which is which until the bottle arrives, and sometimes not even then. Walmart, GNC, CVS, Walgreens, Vitamin Shoppe; none of these retailers carry GlucoTru Pro. If a sales associate tells you they have it in stock, they're either confused or pointing you to a different product entirely. The formula is not in retail distribution. The risks of buying from unauthorized sources are real. You might receive a counterfeit product with no active ingredients (or worse, with ingredients that aren't disclosed). You might receive an expired bottle whose active ingredients have lost potency. You forfeit the manufacturer's 90-day money-back guarantee, since the company only honors returns for orders placed through the official site. You forfeit any customer support recourse if something goes wrong. And you may pay a premium for the privilege, since third-party sellers often mark up unauthorized products above the official direct price. The simple rule: if it's not the official website, it's not the real GlucoTru Pro. >>Learn more about GlucoTru Pro and the company's authorized purchasing options on the official page.<< GlucoTru Pro Official Website vs Third-Party Sellers Worth comparing these side by side, because the gap is wider than most people assume. The pattern is consistent. Every meaningful protection flows through the official channel. Buying anywhere else strips those protections away while usually charging more. There's no upside to going third-party. The "deals" are mirages. >>Visit the official GlucoTru Pro website to learn more about the formula and direct purchasing options.<< Does GlucoTru Pro Offer a Money-Back Guarantee Yes, and it's one of the more generous guarantees in the supplement category. The company offers a90-day money-back guaranteeon all orders placed through the official website. Ninety days is meaningful; it's long enough to actually evaluate whether the formula is working in your body, which most supplements guarantee (typically 30 days) aren't. Botanical formulas need that runway to express themselves clearly, and the company's willingness to extend the window suggests confidence in the formula. If you're not satisfied with your results within 90 days of purchase, you can contact customer support, request a return, and get a refund of your purchase price. The company will typically ask for the bottles to be returned (including empties in some cases), and the refund processes within a standard window after the return is received. The guarantee is real, it's honored, and it's one of the genuine reasons the buying decision is lower-risk than it might initially feel. If the formula doesn't work for you, you're not stuck with bottles you can't use. >>For complete details on the money-back guarantee and return process, visit the official GlucoTru Pro website.<< Frequently Asked Questions About GlucoTru Pro How long does it take to start seeing results? Most users report early signals within the first two to four weeks. More meaningful changes in fasting glucose readings typically show up between weeks four and twelve. The 90-day window is the recommended evaluation period. Do I need a prescription? No. GlucoTru Pro is a dietary supplement, not a prescription medication. It's available directly without a doctor's order. That said, if you're already on prescription medication for any condition, talk to your doctor before adding any new supplement. Can I take it with my current medications?Most likely, but this is a doctor conversation, not a guess. Berberine and a few other ingredients can interact with prescription drugs, particularly diabetes medications, blood thinners, and some antibiotics. A two-minute check with your doctor or pharmacist resolves it. Is it safe for long-term use? The ingredients in the formula have long histories of safe human use, both traditionally and in clinical settings. The formula is designed for daily use, and the company recommends consistent intake for sustained results. As with any supplement, periodic check-ins with your doctor (annual bloodwork, for instance) are sensible. What if it doesn't work for me? The 90-day money-back guarantee covers exactly this scenario. Contact customer support, follow the return process, get your refund. No long fight, no fine print traps. How is it shipped? Through standard carriers, with shipping windows that vary by location. United States orders typically arrive within a week. International orders take longer. >>For more information on GlucoTru Pro and answers to additional questions, visit the official GlucoTru Pro website.<< Can I Use GlucoTru Pro with Other Supplements Mostly yes, with a few sensible considerations. GlucoTru Pro is designed to be a comprehensive metabolic support formula on its own; that's the point of stacking seven actives in one capsule. For most users, layering additional supplements isn't necessary. But if you're already running a stack, here's the rough compatibility map. Plays well with: Use with thoughtfulness: Talk to your doctor about:Any prescription medication, hormone replacement therapy, blood thinners, immunosuppressants, or anything you're taking under medical supervision. The formula's actives are gentle in isolation but worth coordinating with anything else that's actively shifting your physiology. The general rule: pair GlucoTru Pro with foundational supplements (vitamins, minerals, omega-3s) that fill nutritional gaps, but don't double up on the actives the formula already contains. Less is often more. >>Learn more about GlucoTru Pro's formulation and how it fits with other supplements on the official page.<< Final Verdict on GlucoTru Pro: Is It Worth It in 2026 After taking the formula apart from every angle, here's the honest landing. GlucoTru Pro is a genuinely well-formulated metabolic support supplement that does what a quality supplement in this category should do. It bundles seven research-backed actives, uses an upgraded delivery method for the headline ingredient, discloses its full label, manufactures in a quality-controlled facility and stands behind a real 90-day guarantee. None of those things is universal in the supplement industry, and several of them are rare. The user reports track with what the underlying biochemistry should produce. People notice steadier energy, fewer cravings, better sleep, and gradually improving glucose readings over a 90-day window. The pattern is consistent enough across thousands of reviews to be more than a placebo or marketing. The price, particularly at the bundle tiers, is reasonable for what you get. Compared to prescription routes, it's in a different cost universe entirely. Compared to stacking individual supplements, it's cheaper and considerably more convenient. Compared to doing nothing while metabolic markers drift in the wrong direction, it's a meaningful investment in being ahead of the problem. It's not a magic bullet; it's not a substitute for the foundational habits that actually drive metabolic health (sleep, movement, basic dietary sanity); it doesn't work in two weeks; and it's not for everyone (skip it if you're pregnant, nursing, on prescription diabetes meds without doctor input, or just looking for an excuse to keep eating poorly). For the right person, GlucoTru Pro earns a recommendation. For the wrong person, no supplement on earth is going to deliver, and that's not the formula's fault. The 90-day guarantee removes most of the risk from the decision. The bundle pricing makes the math reasonable. The formulation is genuine. If you've been on the fence about doing something rather than nothing, this is a reasonable place to start. >>For more information on GlucoTru Pro, current pricing, visit the official GlucoTru Pro website.<< Media details Mailing Address 285 Northeast Ave Tallmadge, OH 44278 U.S.A. Support Email support@empowerhealthlabs.com Attachment

Declares Dividend of $0.35 per Share for Q1 2026, Marking 133% Increase Year-Over-Year and 27thConsecutive Quarterly Dividend Expects Significantly Higher Q2 2026 Dividend High Specification Scrubber-Fitted Capesize Vessel Expected to Deliver in Q2 2026, Further Enhancing Earnings Power and Dividend Capacity NEW YORK, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 and Year-to-Date Highlights John C. Wobensmith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Following a strong end to 2025, we are pleased to have continued our positive momentum in 2026. The first quarter marked another period of strong execution of our Comprehensive Value Strategy and significant progress increasing our earnings power and dividend capacity. During a seasonally softer period, we generated strong cash flows and declared a $0.35 per share dividend, representing a year-over-year increase of 133%. This also marked our 27thconsecutive quarterly dividend, the longest uninterrupted period of dividends in our drybulk peer group. Including the Q1 payment, total dividends to shareholders over the past seven years will increase to $340 million, or $7.915 per share. Based on our significant operating leverage in a strengthening market, firm fixtures to date and assuming the current FFA curve, projections show a Q2 dividend of $0.70 per share, a 367% increase year-over-year.” Mr. Wobensmith added, “Consistent with our well-defined capital allocation strategy, we have continued to renew and grow our fleet with a focus on high specification, premium earning assets. We recently sold two older, non-core vessels at levels above broker estimates and plan to redeploy a portion of the proceeds into a modern, fuel-efficient Capesize vessel. We anticipate this vessel will earn a premium to benchmark indices in the spot market following its expected delivery next month. Building on our successful investments in our fleet totaling approximately $557 million since 2021 inclusive of this latest acquisition, we intend to draw on our industry-leading balance sheet and significant undrawn revolver availability to continue to capitalize on attractive growth opportunities ahead.” Mr. Wobensmith concluded, “Freight rates have continued to strengthen in 2026, reflected in our Q2 TCE to date, which is 24% higher than Q1 levels. We are confident that our premium earning assets, leading commercial operating platform, advantageous spot-focused commercial strategy, and sizeable operating leverage in a strengthening drybulk market put Genco in an ideal position to continue generating superior returns for shareholders in 2026 and beyond. Our business is strong, and we look forward to continuing to advance our low leverage high dividend payout model, while maintaining industry-leading governance standards.” 1Genco share price as of May 5, 2026.2We believe the non-GAAP measure presented provides investors with a means of better evaluating and understanding the Company’s operating performance. Please see Summary Consolidated Financial and Other Data below for further reconciliation. Regarding Q2 2026 TCE, this estimate is based on both period and current spot fixtures, actual results will vary from current estimates. Net revenue is defined as voyage revenues minus voyage expenses, charter hire expenses and realized gains or losses on fuel hedges. Q2 2026 projected dividend shown is based on fixtures to date, assuming the current FFA curve for the balance of the quarter and estimated expense levels and utilization as described in the appendix to our Q1 2026 earnings presentation posted on our website under “Investors – Events and Presentations.” Given freight market volatility, the FFA curve is subject to change. Comprehensive Value Strategy Genco’s consistent comprehensive value strategy is centered on three pillars: Key characteristics of our strategy include: 3Represents the principal amount of our credit facility debt outstanding less our cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026 divided by estimates of the market value of our fleet based on the average of broker valuations received from two independent third-party firms as of April 15, 2026, shown for illustrative purposes only. The actual market value of our vessels may vary. Fleet Renewal and Growth We took delivery of two 2020-built 208,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessels, the Genco Stars and Stripes and the Genco Valkyrie, on March 5, 2026 and March 24, 2026, respectively. The Company has agreed to acquire a 2019 Imabari built 182,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel with prompt delivery expected in June 2026. Additionally, we sold two 2005-built Supramaxes, the two oldest and smallest vessels in our fleet. The Genco Picardy and the Genco Predator were delivered to their third-party buyers on March 30, 2026 and April 15, 2026, respectively. The purchase price of the 2019 Imabari built scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel, to be renamed the Genco Volunteer, is $65.0 million while the gross sales price for the two 2005-built Supramaxes is $10.6 million each or $21.2 million in aggregate. We reported a gain on sale of the Genco Picardy of $2.1 million in Q1 2026 and expect to record a gain of a similar level in Q2 2026 relating to the sale of the Genco Predator. Dividend Policy Genco declared a cash dividend of $0.35 per sharefor the first quarter of 2026. The Q1 2026 dividend is payable on or about May 26, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026. Quarterly dividend policy:100% of quarterly operating cash flow less a voluntary reserve. Under the quarterly dividend policy adopted by our Board of Directors, the amount available for quarterly dividends is to be calculated based on the formula in the table below. The table includes the calculation of the actual Q1 2026 dividend: Operating cash flowis defined as net revenue (consisting of voyage revenue less voyage expenses, charter hire expenses, and realized gains or losses on fuel hedges), less operating expenses (consisting of vessel operating expenses, general and administrative expenses other than non-cash restricted stock expenses, technical management expenses, and interest expense other than non-cash deferred financing costs), for purposes of the foregoing calculation. The voluntary quarterly reserve for the second quarter of 2026under the Company’s dividend formula is targeted at $19.5 million, which remains fully within our discretion. A key component of Genco’s value strategy is maintaining a voluntary quarterly reserve, as well as the optionality for the use of the reserve as Genco seeks to pay sizeable dividends across the cyclicality of the drybulk market while continuing to invest in our fleet. Subject to the development of freight rates for the remainder of the second quarter and our assessment of our liquidity and forward outlook, we maintain flexibility to reduce the quarterly reserve to pay dividends or increase the amount of dividends otherwise payable under our formula. The reserve is set by our Board of Directors at its discretion, and our Board has generally allotted an amount for anticipated debt prepayments plus an additional amount. We plan to set the voluntary reserve on a quarterly basis for the subsequent quarter. Anticipated uses for the voluntary reserve include, but are not limited to: The Board expects to reassess the payment of dividends as appropriate from time to time. Our quarterly dividend policy and declaration and payment of dividends are subject to legally available funds, compliance with applicable law and contractual obligations (including our credit facility) and the Board of Directors’ determination that each declaration and payment is at the time in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders after its review of our financial performance. Peter Allen, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “Our strong first quarter performance was a direct result of the strategic capital allocation actions we have taken to enhance our premium earning asset base, combined with our spot-focused revenue generation strategy. Notably, Q1 2026 TCE increased by 63% year-over-year, led by strong performance in the Capesize sector, which saw TCE increase by 104% to nearly $27,000 per day highlighting the operating leverage of the sector. Complementing our strong performance, we more than doubled our Q1 2026 dividend on a year-over-year basis and expect a significantly higher dividend in Q2 2026, as compared to both Q2 2025 and Q1 2026. We also continue to make strong progress renewing and growing our fleet, having entered into recent sale and purchase transactions that were immediately accretive to cash flow and net asset value. With significant balance sheet strength, Genco maintains the financial flexibility to capitalize on attractive growth opportunities that continue to expand our earnings power and dividend capacity in a strengthening drybulk market.” Genco’s Active Commercial Operating Platform and Fleet Deployment Strategy We utilize a portfolio approachtowards revenue generation through a combination of: Our fleet deployment strategy currently remains weighted towards short-term fixtures, which provide us with optionality on our sizeable fleet. Based on current fixtures to date, our estimated TCE to date for the second quarter of 2026 on a load-to-discharge basis is presented below. Actual rates for the second quarter will vary based upon future fixtures. These estimates are based on time charter contracts entered by the Company as well as current spot fixtures on the load-to-discharge method, whereby revenue is recognized ratably over the voyage from the commencement of loading to the completion of discharge. The actual TCE rates to be earned will depend on the number of contracted days and the number of ballast days at the end of the period. According to the load-to-discharge accounting method, the Company does not recognize revenue for any ballast days or uncontracted days at the end of the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, expenses for uncontracted days will be recognized as incurred. Financial Review: 2026 First Quarter The Company recorded net income for the first quarter of 2026 of $9.3 million, or $0.21 basic and diluted earnings per share. Adjusted net income of $11.3 million or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.26, excluding a gain on sale of vessels of $2.1 million, impairment of vessel assets of $0.5 million, other operating expense of $3.8 million and unrealized gain on fuel hedges of $0.2 million. Comparatively, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded a net loss of $11.9 million, or $0.28 basic and diluted net loss per share. Revenue / TCEThe Company’s revenues increased to $114.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $71.3 million recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to higher rates earned by our major and minor bulk vessels, the operation of a larger fleet, as well as less drydocking days during the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025. The average daily time charter equivalent, or TCE, rates obtained by the Company’s fleet was $19,346 per day for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $11,884 per day for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Voyage expensesVoyage expenses increased to $36.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $27.4 million during the prior year period. Vessel operating expensesVessel operating expenses increased to $26.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $24.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Daily vessel operating expenses, or DVOE, amounted to $6,805 per vessel per day for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $6,592 per vessel per day for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in DVOE was primarily due to higher crew costs partially offset by the timing of the purchase of spares. We believe daily vessel operating expenses are best measured for comparative purposes over a 12-month period in order to take into account all of the expenses that each vessel in our fleet will incur over a full year of operation. Based on current estimates, our DVOE budget for Q2 2026 is $6,750 per vessel per day on a fleet-wide basis. General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses increased to $8.1 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $7.5 million for the first quarter of 2025. Depreciation and amortization expensesDepreciation and amortization expenses increased to $21.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $17.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 primarily due to an increase in drydocking amortization expense for certain vessels in our fleet, as well as an increase in vessel depreciation expenses for vessels delivered during the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. EBITDAEBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 amounted to $34.2 million compared to $7.9 million during the prior year period. During the three months of 2026 and 2025, EBITDA included a gain on sale of vessels, impairment of vessel assets, other operating expenses, as well as unrealized gains on fuel hedges. Excluding these items, our adjusted EBITDA amounted to $36.2 million and $7.9 million, for the respective periods. Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash Flow Net cash provided by operating activitiesfor the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $15.7 million and $2.9 million, respectively. This increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to higher rates earned by our major and minor bulk vessels, as well as changes in working capital. Additionally, there was a decrease in drydocking costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. Net cash used in investing activitiesfor the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $123.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively. This fluctuation was primarily a result of a $131.0 million increase in the purchase of vessel assets due to the purchase of the Genco Stars and Stripes and the Genco Valkyrie which were delivered on March 5, 2026 and on March 24, 2026, respectively. This increase in net cash used in investing activities was partially offset by $10.9 million net proceeds from the sale of the Genco Picardy on March 30, 2026. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesduring the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $106.9 million and ($13.4) million, respectively. On February 27, 2026, the $600 Million Revolver was refinanced with the $680 Million Revolver. As part of the debt modification, $4.3 million was settled net among the lenders of the $600 Million Revolver and $680 Million Revolver. The fluctuation is primarily due to drawdowns totaling $130.0 million on the $600 Million Revolver and the $680 Million Revolver made by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2026. This increase in cash provided by financing activities was partially offset by a $9.2 million increase in the payment of dividends and a $0.5 million increase in the payment of deferred financing costs related to the $680 Million Revolver during the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025. Capital Expenditures Genco’s current fleet consists of 43 vessels with an average age of 12.6 years and an aggregate capacity of approximately 4,935,000 dwt: In addition to acquisitions that we may undertake, we will incur additional capital expenditures due to special surveys and drydockings. Furthermore, we plan to upgrade a portion of our fleet with energy saving devices and apply high performance paint systems to our vessels in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. We estimate our capital expenditures related to drydocking, including capitalized costs incurred during drydocking related to vessel assets and vessel equipment, ballast water treatment system costs, fuel efficiency upgrades and scheduled off-hire days for our fleet for the balance of 2026 to be: Summary Consolidated Financial and Other Data The following table summarizes Genco Shipping & Trading Limited’s selected consolidated financial and other data for the periods indicated below. About Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Genco Shipping & Trading Limited is a U.S. based drybulk ship owning company focused on the seaborne transportation of commodities globally. We transport key cargoes such as iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, bauxite, cement, nickel ore among other commodities along worldwide shipping routes. Our wholly owned high quality, modern fleet of dry cargo vessels consists of the larger Newcastlemax and Capesize vessels (major bulk) and the medium-sized Ultramax and Supramax vessels (minor bulk), enabling us to carry a wide range of cargoes. Genco’s fleet consists of 43 vessels with an average age of 12.6 years and an aggregate capacity of approximately 4,935,000 dwt: Conference Call Announcement Genco Shipping & Trading Limited will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its 2026 first quarter financial results. The conference call and a presentation will be simultaneously webcast and will be available on the Company’s website, www.GencoShipping.com. To access the call by phone, please register via the live call registration link,https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/719392054?pwd=NnY9JEdY, and you will be provided with dial-in instructions and details. Please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to ensure a prompt start to the call. The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay on the Company’s website:http://www.gencoshipping.com. Website Information We intend to use our website, www.GencoShipping.com, as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Such disclosures will be included in our website’s Investor Relations section. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Relations portion of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, and webcasts. To subscribe to our e-mail alert service, please click the “Receive E-mail Alerts” link in the Investor Relations section of our website and submit your email address. The information contained in, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into or a part of this document or any other report or document we file with or furnish to the SEC, and any references to our website are intended to be inactive textual references only. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements use words such as “anticipate,” “budget,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of potential future events, circumstances or future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on our management’s current expectations and observations. Included among the factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements contained in this release are the following: (i) declines or sustained weakness in demand in the drybulk shipping industry; (ii) weakness or declines in drybulk shipping rates; (iii) changes in the supply of or demand for drybulk products, generally or in particular regions; (iv) changes in the supply of drybulk carriers including newbuilding of vessels or lower than anticipated scrapping of older vessels; (v) changes in rules and regulations applicable to the cargo industry, including, without limitation, legislation adopted by international organizations or by individual countries and actions taken by regulatory authorities; (vi) increases in costs and expenses including but not limited to: crew wages, insurance, provisions, lube oil, bunkers, repairs, maintenance, general and administrative expenses, and management expenses; (vii) whether our insurance arrangements are adequate; (viii) changes in general domestic and international political conditions; (ix) military actions, terrorism, or piracy, including without limitation the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, and other conflicts in the Middle East and Venezuela; (x) changes in the condition of the Company’s vessels or applicable maintenance or regulatory standards (which may affect, among other things, our anticipated drydocking or maintenance and repair costs) and unanticipated drydock expenditures; (xi) the Company’s acquisition or disposition of vessels; (xii) the amount of offhire time needed to complete maintenance, repairs, and installation of equipment to comply with applicable regulations on vessels and the timing and amount of any reimbursement by our insurance carriers for insurance claims, including offhire days; (xiii) the completion of definitive documentation with respect to charters; (xiv) charterers’ compliance with the terms of their charters in the current market environment; (xv) the extent to which our operating results are affected by weakness in market conditions and freight and charter rates; (xvi) our ability to maintain contracts that are critical to our operation, to obtain and maintain acceptable terms with our vendors, customers and service providers and to retain key executives, managers and employees; (xvii) completion of documentation for vessel transactions and the performance of the terms thereof by buyers or sellers of vessels and us; (xviii) the relative cost and availability of low sulfur and high sulfur fuel, worldwide compliance with sulfur emissions regulations that took effect on January 1, 2020 and our ability to realize the economic benefits or recover the cost of the scrubbers we have installed; (xix) our financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025 and other factors relating to determination of the tax treatment of dividends we have declared; (xx) the financial results we achieve for each quarter that apply to the formula under our new dividend policy, including without limitation the actual amounts earned by our vessels and the amounts of various expenses we incur, as a significant decrease in such earnings or a significant increase in such expenses may affect our ability to carry out our new value strategy; (xxi) the exercise of the discretion of our Board regarding the declaration of dividends, including without limitation the amount that our Board determines to set aside for reserves under our dividend policy; (xxii) outbreaks of disease such as the COVID-19 pandemic; (xxiii) trade conflicts, the imposition or modification of port fees, tariffs and other import restrictions, and the effectiveness and cost of any measures the Company may adopt to avoid or mitigate the impact of the foregoing, including alternate trade routes and repositioning vessels; and (xxiv) other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q). Our ability to pay dividends in any period will depend upon various factors, including the limitations under any credit agreements to which we may be a party, applicable provisions of Marshall Islands law and the final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial performance, market developments, and the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The timing and amount of dividends, if any, could also be affected by factors affecting cash flows, results of operations, required capital expenditures, or reserves. As a result, the amount of dividends actually paid may vary. Our Q2 2026 estimated dividend range is based on TCE estimates to date and estimated expense levels as detailed above under “Genco’s Active Commercial Operating Platform and Fleet Deployment Strategy” and “Dividend Policy” and in the appendix to our Q1 2026 earnings presentation to posted on our website on May 6, 2026 under “Investors – Events and Presentations.” We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. CONTACT:Peter AllenChief Financial OfficerGenco Shipping & Trading Limited(646) 443-8550

DOVER, Del.,May 6, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK) ("Chesapeake Utilities" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $59.3 million ($2.47 per share) compared to $50.9 million ($2.21 per share) in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $59.3 million ($2.47 per share) compared with $51.1 million ($2.22 per share) in the prior-year period. First quarter 2026 highlights include: "Our performance in the first quarter reflects a strong start to 2026, as we remain focused on our growth strategy: prudently deploying capital, proactively managing our regulatory agenda and transforming operations across the business," said Jeff Householder, the Company's Chair of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our theme for the year is 'Transforming for Growth, Powered by People'. Achieving meaningful growth and delivering reliable and affordable service to customers depends on our dedicated teammates working together. I'm especially grateful for the exemplary performance of our team and the resilience of our system during the winter storms earlier this year." "We are also recognizing the significant contributions of Beth Cooper, who announced her retirement in March following 36 years of service at the Company. In the last 18 years as our Chief Financial Officer, Beth's strategic and financial leadership has led to incomparable growth, including a $3 billion increase in our market capitalization, 10x growth in total assets and net income, as well as a 366 percent increase in earnings per share. Most importantly, Beth embodies the best of Chesapeake Utilities, including an authentic passion for delivering results and an impressive ability to build connections and relationships internally and externally," continued Householder. "While Beth is not easily replaced, I am confident in the abilities of Jeff Sylvester, our current Chief Operating Officer, who will assume the Chief Financial Officer role on July 1, 2026. Under his leadership, we are well-positioned to continue our long-standing track record." Earnings and Capital Investment Guidance The Company continues to re-affirm its 2026 full year capital guidance range of $450 million to $500 million. The Company also continues to re-affirm its five-year (2024-2028) capital guidance range of $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion and 2028 EPS guidance range of $7.75 to $8.00 per share. *Unless otherwise noted, EPS and Adjusted EPS information are presented on a diluted basis. Non-GAAP Financial Measures **This press release including the tables herein, include references to both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS. A "non-GAAP financial measure" is generally defined as a numerical measure of a company's historical or future performance that includes or excludes amounts, or that is subject to adjustments, so as to be different from the most directly comparable measure calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company's management believes certain non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. The Company calculates Adjusted Gross Margin by deducting the purchased cost of natural gas, propane and electricity and the cost of labor spent on direct revenue-producing activities from operating revenues. The costs included in Adjusted Gross Margin exclude depreciation and amortization and certain costs presented in operations and maintenance expenses in accordance with regulatory requirements. The Company calculates Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS by deducting costs and expenses associated with significant acquisitions that may affect the comparison of period-over-period results. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful and meaningful to investors as a basis for making investment decisions, and provide investors with information that demonstrates the profitability achieved by the Company under allowed rates for regulated energy operations and under the Company's competitive pricing structures for unregulated energy operations. The Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing a business unit and Company performance. Other companies may calculate these non-GAAP financial measures in a different manner. The following tables reconcile Gross Margin, Net Income, and EPS, all as defined under GAAP, to the Company's non-GAAP measures of Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for each of the periods presented. Adjusted Gross Margin For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 (in millions) Regulated Energy UnregulatedEnergy Other Businessesand Eliminations Total Operating Revenues $ 249.3 $ 113.7 $ (9.9) $ 353.1 Cost of Sales: Natural gas, propane andelectric costs (101.6) (55.1) 9.8 (146.9) Depreciation & amortization (16.1) (5.4) — (21.5) Operations & maintenanceexpenses(1) (16.7) (10.9) 0.1 (27.5) Gross Margin (GAAP) 114.9 42.3 — 157.2 Operations & maintenanceexpenses(1) 16.7 10.9 (0.1) 27.5 Depreciation & amortization 16.1 5.4 — 21.5 Adjusted Gross Margin (Non-GAAP) $ 147.7 $ 58.6 $ (0.1) $ 206.2 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) Regulated Energy UnregulatedEnergy Other Businessesand Eliminations Total Operating Revenues $ 199.6 $ 106.7 $ (7.6) $ 298.7 Cost of Sales: Natural gas, propane andelectric costs (71.5) (52.2) 7.4 (116.3) Depreciation & amortization (17.6) (4.9) — (22.5) Operations & maintenanceexpenses(1) (13.3) (9.7) 0.3 (22.7) Gross Margin (GAAP) 97.2 39.9 0.1 137.2 Operations & maintenanceexpenses(1) 13.3 9.7 (0.3) 22.7 Depreciation & amortization 17.6 4.9 — 22.5 Adjusted Gross Margin (Non-GAAP) $ 128.1 $ 54.5 $ (0.2) $ 182.4 (1)Operations & maintenance expenses within the condensed consolidated statements of income are presented in accordance with regulatory requirements and to provide comparability within the industry. Operations & maintenance expenses which are deemed to be directly attributable to revenue producing activities have been separately presented above in order to calculate Gross Margin as defined under GAAP. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS Three Months Ended March 31, (dollars in millions, shares in thousands (except per share data)) 2026 2025 Net Income (GAAP) $ 59.3 $ 50.9 FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net(1) — 0.2 Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP) $ 59.3 $ 51.1 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 24,053 23,041 Earnings Per Share - Diluted (GAAP) $ 2.47 $ 2.21 FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net(1) — 0.01 Adjusted Earnings Per Share - Diluted (Non-GAAP) $ 2.47 $ 2.22 (1)Transaction and transition-related expenses represent non-recurring costs incurred attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG including, but not limited to, transition services, consulting, system integration, rebranding, and legal fees. Operating Results for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 Consolidated Results Three Months Ended March 31, (in millions) 2026 2025 Change PercentChange Adjusted gross margin** $ 206.2 $ 182.4 $ 23.8 13.0 % Depreciation, amortization and property taxes 30.9 31.3 0.4 1.3 % Other operating expenses 75.9 64.0 (11.9) (18.6) % FCG transaction and transition-related expenses — 0.3 0.3 NMF Operating income $ 99.4 $ 86.8 $ 12.6 14.5 % Operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was $99.4 million, an increase of $12.6 million compared to the same period in 2025. Excluding transaction and transition-related expenses associated with the acquisition and integration of FCG, operating income increased $12.3 million or 14.1 percent compared to the prior-year period. The increase in adjusted gross margin for the first quarter of 2026 was primarily driven by incremental margin from regulatory initiatives and infrastructure programs, pipeline expansion projects and natural gas organic growth, increased customer consumption resulting from year-over-year colder temperatures largely in the Company's Delmarva service areas, and improved performance at Aspire Energy. Higher operating expenses were driven largely by increased payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses and higher facilities, maintenance costs and outside services compared to the prior-year period. Depreciation and amortization expense for the current period includes decreases related to certain regulatory items including the absence of recovered costs associated with Hurricane Michael and the impact of the FCG depreciation study. These amounts were largely offset by additional depreciation, amortization and property taxes associated with growth. Regulated Energy Segment Three Months Ended March 31, (in millions) 2026 2025 Change PercentChange Adjusted gross margin(1)** $ 147.7 $ 128.1 $ 19.6 15.3 % Depreciation, amortization and property taxes(1) 25.0 25.9 0.9 3.5 % Other operating expenses 51.6 41.4 (10.2) (24.6) % FCG transaction and transition-related expenses — 0.3 0.3 NMF Operating income $ 71.1 $ 60.5 $ 10.6 17.5 % (1)The current period includes offsetting reductions in both adjusted gross margin and depreciation and amortization expense related to the absence of recovered costs associated with Hurricane Michael. See Key variances table below for additional information. The key components of the increase in adjusted gross margin** are shown below: (in millions) Natural gas transmission service expansions, including interim services $ 6.9 Contributions from regulated infrastructure programs 5.5 Rate changes associated with recent rate case activities(1) 4.1 Natural gas growth including conversions (excluding service expansions) 2.0 Changes in customer consumption 1.7 Change in off-system natural gas capacity sales 1.1 Absence of recovered costs associated with Hurricane Michael(2) (2.0) Other variances 0.3 Quarter-over-quarter increase in adjusted gross margin** $ 19.6 (1)Includes adjusted gross margin contributions from permanent base rates. Refer to Major Projects and Initiatives discussion for additional information. (2)The current period includes offsetting reductions in both adjusted gross margin and depreciation and amortization expense related to the absence of recovered costs associated with Hurricane Michael. The major components of the increase in other operating expenses are as follows: (in millions) Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses $ (5.0) Facilities expenses, maintenance costs and outside services (2.7) Credit, collections and customer service costs (1.4) Other variances (1.1) Quarter-over-quarter increase in other operating expenses $ (10.2) Unregulated Energy Segment Three Months Ended March 31, (in millions) 2026 2025 Change PercentChange Adjusted gross margin** $ 58.6 $ 54.5 $ 4.1 7.5 % Depreciation, amortization and property taxes 5.8 5.5 (0.3) (5.5) % Other operating expenses 24.5 22.7 (1.8) (7.9) % Operating income $ 28.3 $ 26.3 $ 2.0 7.6 % The major components of the increase in adjusted gross margin** are shown below: (in millions) Propane Operations Increased propane customer consumption $ 2.4 Aspire Energy Increased performance from Aspire Energy - rate changes and gathering fees 1.4 Increased customer consumption 0.4 Other variances (0.1) Quarter-over-quarter increase in adjusted gross margin** $ 4.1 The major components of the increase in other operating expenses are as follows: (in millions) Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses $ (1.6) Facilities expenses, maintenance costs and outside services (0.4) Other variances 0.2 Quarter-over-quarter increase in other operating expenses $ (1.8) Forward-Looking Statements Matters included in this release may include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements in the Company's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2026 for further information on the risks and uncertainties related to the Company's forward-looking statements. Conference Call Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) will host a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. To listen to the Company's conference call vialive webcast, please visit the Events & Presentations section of the Investors page onwww.chpk.comFor investors and analysts that wish to participate by phone for the question and answer portion of the call, please use the following dial-in information: Toll-free: 800.245.3047International: 203.518.9765Conference ID: CPKQ126 A replay of the presentation will be made available on the previously noted website following the conclusion of the call. About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions, and other businesses. For more information, contact: Beth W. CooperExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer302.363.2467 Lucia M. DempseyHead of Investor Relations347.804.9067 Financial Summary Highlights Key variances between the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026 included: (in millions, except per share data) Pre-tax Income Net Income Earnings PerShare Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Adjusted Results(1) $ 69.7 $ 51.1 $ 2.22 Change in Adjusted Gross Margins: Natural gas transmission service expansions, including interim services(2) 6.9 5.1 0.21 Contributions from regulated infrastructure programs(2) 5.5 4.0 0.17 Changes in customer consumption 4.5 3.3 0.14 Rate changes associated with recent rate case activities(2) 4.1 3.0 0.13 Natural gas growth including conversions (excluding service expansions) 2.0 1.5 0.06 Increased Aspire Energy performance - rate changes and gathering fees 1.4 1.0 0.04 Change in off-system natural gas capacity sales 1.1 0.8 0.03 Absence of recovered costs associated with Hurricane Michael(3) (2.0) (1.5) (0.06) 23.5 17.2 0.72 Increased Operating Expenses (Excluding Natural Gas, Propane, andElectric Costs): Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses (6.6) (4.9) (0.20) Facilities expenses, maintenance costs and outside services (3.1) (2.2) (0.09) Depreciation, amortization and property taxes (1.5) (1.1) (0.05) Credit, collections and customer service costs (1.4) (1.1) (0.04) Absence of amortization of costs associated with Hurricane Michael recovery(3) 2.0 1.5 0.06 (10.6) (7.8) (0.32) Interest charges (0.6) (0.4) (0.02) Increase in shares outstanding due to 2025 and 2026 equity offerings(4) — — (0.09) Net other changes (1.3) (0.8) (0.04) (1.9) (1.2) (0.15) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Adjusted Results(1) $ 80.7 $ 59.3 $ 2.47 (1)Transaction and transition-related expenses attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG have been excluded from Company's non-GAAP measures of adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. See reconciliations above for a detailed comparison to the related GAAP measures. (2)Refer to Major Projects and Initiatives table for additional information. (3)The current period includes offsetting reductions in both adjusted gross margin and depreciation and amortization expense related to the absence of recovered costs associated with Hurricane Michael. (4)Reflects the impact of approximately 0.8 million common shares issued under the Company's dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan and at the market program. Recently Completed and Ongoing Major Projects and Initiatives The Company continuously pursues and develops additional projects and regulatory initiatives to serve existing and new customers, further grow its businesses and earnings, and increase shareholder value. The following table includes all major projects and initiatives that are currently underway or recently completed. The Company's practice is to add incremental margin associated with new projects and regulatory initiatives to this table once negotiations or details are substantially final and/or the associated earnings can be estimated. Major projects and initiatives that have generated consistent year-over-year adjusted gross margin contributions are removed from the table at the beginning of the next calendar year. The related descriptions of projects and initiatives that accompany the table include only new items and/or items where there have been significant developments, as compared to the Company's prior quarterly filings. A comprehensive discussion of all projects and initiatives reflected in the table below can be found in the Company's first quarter 2026 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Adjusted Gross Margin Three Months Ended Year Ended Estimate for March 31, December 31, Fiscal (in millions) 2026 2025 2025 2026 2027 Pipeline Expansions: St. Cloud / Twin Lakes Expansion $ 1.0 $ 0.1 $ 2.9 $ 3.8 $ 3.8 Wildlight 1.1 0.5 2.6 4.3 4.3 Worcester Resiliency Upgrade 0.4 — 0.3 1.5 17.1 Boynton Beach 0.9 0.5 3.0 3.4 3.4 New Smyrna Beach 0.6 — 1.6 2.6 2.6 Central Florida Reinforcement 1.1 0.3 2.6 4.3 4.3 Renewable Natural Gas Supply Projects 1.3 — 2.5 5.4 6.4 Miami Inner Loop 1.9 — 2.8 7.6 7.6 Duncan Plains — — — — 1.1 Total Pipeline Expansions 8.3 1.4 18.3 32.9 50.6 Regulatory Initiatives: Florida GUARD program 2.4 1.5 7.1 10.1 13.0 FCG SAFE Program 2.8 1.7 8.4 12.7 16.4 Capital Cost Surcharge Programs 2.3 1.5 5.7 9.0 10.1 Electric Storm Protection Plan 3.3 1.1 6.4 10.7 11.0 Florida Mandatory Relocates 0.5 — — 1.5 1.5 Maryland Rate Case(1) 1.3 — 1.5 3.5 3.5 Delaware Rate Case(1) 2.1 0.8 4.7 6.1 6.1 Electric Rate Case(1) 2.2 0.7 7.3 8.6 9.1 FCG Rate Case — — — TBD TBD Total Regulatory Initiatives 16.9 7.3 41.1 62.2 70.7 Total $ 25.2 $ 8.7 $ 59.4 $ 95.1 $ 121.3 (1)Includes adjusted gross margin attributable to interim and permanent rates. See additional information provided below. Detailed Discussion of Major Projects and Initiatives Pipeline Expansions Worcester Resiliency UpgradeIn August 2023, Eastern Shore filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") requesting authorization to construct the Worcester Resiliency Upgrade, which consists of a mixture of storage and transmission facilities in Sussex County, Delaware and Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties in Maryland. The project will provide long-term incremental supply necessary to support the growing demand of the participating shippers. In January 2025, the FERC approved the project. In June 2025, Eastern Shore filed a limited amended application with the FERC requesting revised initial transportation rates for the project. The revised rates reflected increased capital costs associated with unanticipated changes in global markets and supply chains, including the availability of skilled laborers with the requisite certifications to work on this project. Eastern Shore requested expedited action by the FERC in relation to this matter and an approved order was issued in July 2025. Construction commenced shortly after approval and is well underway. The weather during the first quarter resulted in several brief slowdowns which had a cumulative impact on the overall timeline. Project construction and commissioning are expected to be complete in the latter part of the year with the FERC approval process to immediately follow. The Company expects to receive full approval for in-service of the facility by the beginning of 2027. East Coast Reinforcement Projects (Boynton Beach and New Smyrna Beach)In December 2023, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida Public Service Commission ("PSC") for approval of its Transportation Service Agreements with Florida Public Utilities Company ("FPU") for projects that will provide additional supply to coastal communities on the East Coast of Florida, which are experiencing significant population growth. Peninsula Pipeline proposed several pipeline extensions to support FPU's distribution system in the areas of Boynton Beach and New Smyrna Beach with an additional 15,000 Dts/day and 3,400 Dts/day, respectively. The Florida PSC approved the projects in March 2024. New Smyrna Beach was placed into service during May 2025, and construction is projected to be complete for Boynton Beach in the second quarter of 2026. Renewable Natural Gas Supply ProjectsIn February 2024, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for approval of Transportation Service Agreements with FCG for projects that will support the transportation of additional renewable energy supply to FCG. The projects, located in Florida's Brevard, Indian River and Miami-Dade counties, will bring renewable natural gas produced from local landfills into FCG's natural gas distribution system. Peninsula Pipeline will construct several pipeline extensions which will support FCG's distribution system in Brevard County, Indian River County, and Miami-Dade County. Benefits of these projects include increased gas supply to serve expected FCG growth, strengthened system reliability and additional system flexibility. The Florida PSC approved the petition at its July 2024 meeting. In October 2025, the Florida PSC approved amendments to the Transportation Service Agreements that were filed to include Peninsula Pipeline as a party to the related interconnection agreements. The projects are underway and are estimated to be completed in the second half of 2026. Miami Inner Loop Pipeline ProjectsIn September 2024, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for approval of the Transportation Service Agreement with FCG for a series of projects that will enhance gas infrastructure in Miami-Dade County. The proposed expansion consists of the development of several pipeline projects to support growth and FCG's distribution system, as well as enhance FCG's access to obtain gas from various points in the Miami-Dade County area. The expansion was approved in February 2025 and interim services began in August 2025 with permanent facilities expected to be in service by the second quarter of 2026. Duncan Plains Pipeline ProjectIn July 2025, Aspire Energy Express entered into an agreement with American Electric Power to construct and operate an intrastate natural gas pipeline in central Ohio to serve a new fuel-cell facility, which will provide on-site electric power to a data center. This new transmission infrastructure is expected to be in service in the first half of 2027. Regulatory Initiatives Maryland Natural Gas Rate CaseIn January 2024, the Company's natural gas distribution businesses in Maryland, CUC-Maryland Division, Sandpiper Energy, Inc., and Elkton Gas Company (collectively, the "Maryland natural gas distribution businesses") filed a joint application for a natural gas rate case with the Maryland PSC. In connection with the application, the Company sought approval of the following: (i) permanent rate relief of approximately $6.9 million with a return on equity ("ROE") of 11.5 percent; (ii) authorization to make certain changes to tariffs to include a unified rate structure and to consolidate the Maryland natural gas distribution businesses; and (iii) authorization to establish a rider for recovery of the costs associated with the Company's new technology systems. In September 2024, the Maryland Public Utility Judge approved a $2.6 million increase in annual base rates, which was followed by the Company submitting a Phase II filing in November 2024 to determine rate design across the Maryland natural gas distribution businesses, consolidation of the applicable tariffs and recovery of technology costs. In March 2025 the Phase II was approved, including an additional $0.9 million in revenue requirement, for a total cumulative increase of $3.5 million. A final order was issued in April 2025 and included approval of the consolidation of the operations and the assets of CUC-Maryland Division, Sandpiper Energy, and Elkton Gas into one entity which was renamed and will operate as Chesapeake Utilities of Maryland, Inc. Delaware Natural Gas Rate CaseIn August 2024, the Company's Delaware natural gas division filed an application for a natural gas rate case with the Delaware PSC seeking approval of the following: (i) permanent rate relief of approximately $12.1 million with a ROE of 11.5 percent; (ii) proposed changes to depreciation rates which were part of a depreciation study also submitted with the filing; and (iii) authorization to make certain changes to tariffs. Annualized interim rates were approved by the Delaware PSC in the amount of $2.5 million and became effective in October 2024. A settlement among all interested parties was reached and approved by the Delaware PSC in June 2025 providing an annual revenue increase of $6.1 million, as well as dividing the rate case into two phases. Rates set to recover the approved components of the increase were effective in March 2025 and approved tariff-related changes including rate design were effective as of October 15, 2025. FPU Electric Rate CaseIn August 2024, the Company's Florida Electric division filed a petition with the Florida PSC seeking a general base rate increase of $12.6 million with a ROE of 11.3 percent based on a 2025 projected test year. Annualized interim rates of approximately $1.8 million were approved with an effective date of November 1, 2024. In March 2025, the Florida PSC approved the permanent rate increase, but the order was subsequently protested. In May 2025, the Company reached a settlement agreement with the interested parties. This settlement which was approved by the Florida PSC in July 2025, provided for a total base rate increase of approximately $8.6 million on an annual basis, with $1.0 million of the increase deferred from the first year's base rate increase and recovered over three years. A step-up rate increase was also approved for up to $0.7 million, upon completion of the purchase and refurbishment of certain substations, which is expected to be completed in December 2026. Florida Mandatory RelocatesIn October 2025, FPU and FCG filed a joint petition for approval to establish a recovery surcharge for actual, estimated and projected relocation costs pursuant to the Florida Administrative Code which enables companies to recover the costs associated with relocating or reconstructing facilities that have been required by governmental entities. The projected revenue requirement for 2026 is $0.5 million for FPU and $1.0 million for FCG. The Florida PSC approved the petition in February 2026, with the surcharge effective in March 2026. FCG Rate CaseIn April 2026, FCG filed a petition with the Florida PSC. In connection with the application, we are seeking approval of the following: (i) interim rate relief of approximately $16.2 million, subject to refund, pending the outcome of the rate case proceeding; (ii) general base rate increase of $46.9 million with a ROE of 11.25 percent based on a 2027 projected test year; (iii) reclassification of approximately $16.4 million in the existing Safety, Access, and Facility Enhancement ("SAFE") program revenues from surcharge recovery to base rates; (iv) authorization to retain the unamortized portion of the previously approved acquisition adjustment; and (v) further implementation of the advanced metering infrastructure ("AMI"). The outcome of the application will be subject to review and approval by the Florida PSC. FCG Depreciation StudyIn February 2025, FCG filed a depreciation study with the Florida PSC. The application is requesting approval of revised annual depreciation rates, as well as a reduction related to a reserve imbalance that would be amortized over a two-year period. In February 2026, the Florida PSC approved a $6.8 million reserve imbalance to be amortized over the remaining life of the assets. Other Major Factors Influencing Adjusted Gross Margin Weather and ConsumptionFor the three months ended March 31, 2026, increased customer consumption, which includes the effects of colder weather conditions, largely in the Company's Delmarva service areas, compared to the prior-year period resulted in a $4.5 million increase in adjusted gross margin. The following table summarizes heating degree-day (HDD) and cooling degree-day (CDD) variances from the 10-year average HDD/CDD ("Normal") for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Variance Delmarva Peninsula Actual HDD 2,348 2,210 138 10-Year Average HDD ("Normal") 2,085 2,146 (61) Variance from Normal 263 64 Florida Actual HDD 594 580 14 10-Year Average HDD ("Normal") 471 483 (12) Variance from Normal 123 97 FCG Actual HDD 357 300 57 10-Year Average HDD ("Normal") 229 221 8 Variance from Normal 128 79 Ohio Actual HDD 3,022 3,087 (65) 10-Year Average HDD ("Normal") 2,751 2,801 (50) Variance from Normal 271 286 Florida Actual CDD 226 189 37 10-Year Average CDD ("Normal") 220 217 3 Variance from Normal 6 (28) Natural Gas Distribution GrowthThe average number of residential customers served on the Delmarva Peninsula, by FPU and by FCG increased by approximately 3.3 percent, 2.2 percent, and 2.0 percent, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The details of the adjusted gross margin increase are provided in the following table: Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 (in millions) DelmarvaPeninsula Florida Customer Growth: Residential $ 0.5 $ 0.8 Commercial and industrial — 0.7 Total Customer Growth $ 0.5 $ 1.5 Capital Investment Growth and Capital Structure Updates The Company's capital expenditures were $121.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The following table shows a range of the forecasted 2026 capital expenditures by type: 2026 (in millions) Low High Regulated distribution $ 110.0 $ 120.0 Regulated transmission 135.0 145.0 Regulated infrastructure 90.0 100.0 Unregulated business 25.0 35.0 Technology 90.0 100.0 Total 2026 Forecasted Capital Expenditures $ 450.0 $ 500.0 The capital expenditure projection is subject to continuous review and modification. Actual capital requirements may vary from the above estimates due to a number of factors, including changing political and economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, capital delays that are greater than currently anticipated, customer growth in existing areas, regulation, new growth or acquisition opportunities and availability of capital. The Company's target ratio of equity to total capitalization, including short-term borrowings, is between 50 and 60 percent. The Company's equity to total capitalization ratio, including short-term borrowings, was approximately 50 percent as of March 31, 2026. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 (in millions, except shares (thousands) and per share data) Operating Revenues Regulated Energy $ 249.3 $ 199.6 Unregulated Energy 113.7 106.7 Other Businesses and Eliminations (9.9) (7.6) Total Operating Revenues 353.1 298.7 Operating Expenses Regulated natural gas and electricity costs 101.6 71.5 Unregulated propane and natural gas costs 45.3 44.8 Operations 67.3 58.0 Maintenance 8.0 5.4 Depreciation and amortization 21.5 22.5 Other taxes 10.0 9.4 FCG transaction and transition-related expenses — 0.3 Total Operating Expenses 253.7 211.9 Operating Income 99.4 86.8 Other income, net — 0.6 Interest charges 18.7 18.1 Income Before Income Taxes 80.7 69.3 Income taxes 21.4 18.4 Net Income $ 59.3 $ 50.9 Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: Basic 23,937 22,957 Diluted 24,053 23,041 Earnings Per Share of Common Stock: Basic $ 2.48 $ 2.22 Diluted $ 2.47 $ 2.21 Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share Net Income (GAAP) $ 59.3 $ 50.9 FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net(1) — 0.2 Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)** $ 59.3 $ 51.1 Earnings Per Share - Diluted (GAAP) $ 2.47 $ 2.21 FCG transaction and transition-related expenses, net(1) — 0.01 Adjusted Earnings Per Share - Diluted (Non-GAAP)** $ 2.47 $ 2.22 (1)Transaction and transition-related expenses represent costs incurred attributable to the acquisition and integration of FCG including, but not limited to, transition services, consulting, system integration, rebranding and legal fees. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Assets March 31,2026 December 31,2025 (in millions, except shares and per share data) Property, Plant and Equipment Regulated Energy $ 3,009.0 $ 2,941.6 Unregulated Energy 507.2 492.4 Other Businesses and Eliminations 39.3 38.3 Total property, plant and equipment 3,555.5 3,472.3 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (652.1) (637.6) Plus: Construction work in progress 320.5 283.7 Net property, plant and equipment 3,223.9 3,118.4 Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 4.7 1.8 Trade and other receivables 120.7 106.9 Less: Allowance for credit losses (6.8) (5.4) Trade and other receivables, net 113.9 101.5 Accrued revenue 49.0 50.1 Propane inventory, at average cost 8.2 8.8 Other inventory, at average cost 17.1 17.9 Regulatory assets 24.5 29.7 Storage gas prepayments 0.7 4.5 Income taxes receivable — — Prepaid expenses 17.0 19.7 Derivative assets, at fair value 0.8 — Other current assets 3.2 3.0 Total current assets 239.1 237.0 Deferred Charges and Other Assets Goodwill 507.5 507.5 Other intangible assets, net 12.9 13.2 Investments, at fair value 16.4 17.2 Derivative assets, at fair value 0.1 — Operating lease right-of-use assets 9.4 9.9 Regulatory assets 73.7 74.3 Receivables and other deferred charges 12.9 17.3 Total deferred charges and other assets 632.9 639.4 Total Assets $ 4,095.9 $ 3,994.8 Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Capitalization and Liabilities March 31,2026 December 31,2025 (in millions, except shares and per share data) Capitalization Stockholders' equity Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (authorized 2,000,000 shares),no shares issued and outstanding $ — $ — Common stock, par value $0.4867 per share (authorized 75,000,000shares) 11.7 11.6 Additional paid-in capital 972.2 962.8 Retained earnings 669.3 626.8 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1.5) (2.7) Deferred compensation obligation 17.4 12.6 Treasury stock (17.4) (12.6) Total stockholders' equity 1,651.7 1,598.5 Long-term debt, net of current maturities 1,325.3 1,327.1 Total capitalization 2,977.0 2,925.6 Current Liabilities Current portion of long-term debt 134.6 134.6 Short-term borrowing 199.6 158.0 Accounts payable 101.1 115.2 Customer deposits and refunds 41.8 45.1 Accrued interest 17.6 8.7 Dividends payable 16.4 16.4 Accrued compensation 10.5 21.6 Regulatory liabilities 11.6 14.5 Derivative liabilities, at fair value 0.2 0.8 Other accrued liabilities 20.3 15.0 Total current liabilities 553.7 529.9 Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities Deferred income taxes 333.7 313.3 Regulatory liabilities 188.8 188.1 Environmental liabilities 3.0 2.9 Other pension and benefit costs 13.1 14.0 Derivative liabilities, at fair value 0.5 0.6 Operating lease - liabilities 7.5 7.9 Deferred investment tax credits and other liabilities 18.6 12.5 Total deferred credits and other liabilities 565.2 539.3 Environmental and other commitments and contingencies(1) Total Capitalization and Liabilities $ 4,095.9 $ 3,994.8 (1)Refer to Note 6 and 7 in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries Distribution Utility Statistical Data (Unaudited) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Delmarva NGDistribution FloridaNatural GasDistribution FPU ElectricDistribution Delmarva NGDistribution FloridaNatural GasDistribution FPU ElectricDistribution Operating Revenues(in millions) Residential $ 58.4 $ 40.9 $ 12.8 $ 46.8 $ 33.4 $ 12.2 Commercial and Industrial 28.2 60.7 11.6 22.2 51.1 9.5 Other(1) (4.1) 22.9 3.2 (1.4) 10.4 1.5 Total Operating Revenues $ 82.5 $ 124.5 $ 27.6 $ 67.6 $ 94.9 $ 23.2 Volumes (in Dts for natural gas and MWHs for electric) Residential 3,200,165 1,477,523 77,259 3,099,784 1,493,452 81,003 Commercial and Industrial 4,709,222 13,016,899 89,717 3,956,308 12,646,603 84,284 Other 93,677 333,084 — 90,088 1,712,708 — Total 8,003,064 14,827,506 166,976 7,146,180 15,852,763 165,287 Average Customers Residential 108,025 214,040 26,040 104,602 209,640 25,966 Commercial and Industrial 8,584 17,411 7,478 8,521 17,283 7,457 Other 27 137 — 27 127 — Total 116,636 231,588 33,518 113,150 227,050 33,423 (1)Operating Revenues from "Other" sources include unbilled revenue, under (over) recoveries of fuel cost, conservation revenue, other miscellaneous charges, fees for billing services provided to third parties and adjustments for pass-through taxes. 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Hyperscalers building out AI infrastructure have run into a hard constraint: electricity. Training clusters and inference farms need round-the-clock baseload power, and grids in Virginia, Texas, and the Pacific Northwest are already strained. That has pushed Microsoft, Amazon, and Google toward direct purchase agreements for nuclear power with utilities and small modular reactor developers, with all three having signed such agreements over the past two years. The three exchange-traded funds most directly exposed to that buildout are theSprott Uranium Miners ETF(NYSEARCA:URNM), theRange Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF(NASDAQ:NUKZ), and theThemes Uranium & Nuclear ETF(NASDAQ:URAN). Uranium exposure comes in three distinct flavors across these funds. URNM focuses almost entirely on pure uranium miners and physical uranium, giving it the most concentrated link to the commodity. NUKZ takes a wider view of the sector by spreading its holdings across the full nuclear value chain, including reactor operators and SMR developers. URAN offers a quieter blended approach that mixes miners with broader nuclear‑related names. Recent performance has moved in the same direction but at different speeds. URNM has climbed roughly 89% over the past year, NUKZ has gained about 73%, and URAN has advanced around 65%, all of which have benefited from the surge in AI‑driven power demand. Data center load growth is the force that broke the grid‑planning assumptions of the past decade. Solar and wind can add capacity, but they cannot provide the firm, round‑the‑clock supply that AI training demands without storage costs that wipe out the economics. Natural gas can meet the load, yet it brings carbon obligations that clash with the net‑zero commitments hyperscalers have already made to shareholders. Nuclear ends up as the only scalable zero‑carbon baseload option, which explains why operators have begun restarting retired reactors and signing long‑dated offtake agreements with cloud providers. The investment case for the three funds below flows directly from that supply‑demand setup. URNM is the most direct way to express a view that uranium prices keep rising as utilities and hyperscalers compete for fuel. The fund tracks the North Shore Sprott Uranium Miners Index and concentrates capital in companies whose earnings move with the spot and term uranium prices rather than with broader nuclear services revenue. The portfolio leans heavily on a small group of names. Cameco sits at the top at about 21% of net assets, followed by the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust at roughly 14% and NexGen Energy near 13%. The top three holdings make up about 47% of the fund. The physical uranium trust position gives URNM something most peers do not: a slug of direct commodity exposure that responds to spot price moves without the operational risk of a single mine. Geographic spread spans North American producers such as Uranium Energy, Denison, and Energy Fuels, Australia’s Paladin, UK-listed Yellow Cake, and Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom. The expense ratio is about 0.8%, on the higher end for thematic ETFs but standard for a specialized commodity miner fund. The trade-off with URNM is the risk of concentration in both names and themes. A weak quarter from Cameco or a uranium price pullback hits the fund harder than it would a diversified nuclear vehicle. Year-to-date, URNM has gained about 18%, and the five-year return is near 130%, capturing both the upside and the volatility associated with uranium-linked equities. NUKZ is the fund that most closely aligns with the AI data center thesis. Where URNM bets on uranium fuel pricing, NUKZ holds companies that actually sell power to hyperscalers, build next-generation reactors, and supply engineering services for new construction. The portfolio combines reactor-operating utilities, advanced-reactor and small-modular-reactor developers, uranium miners, and nuclear construction and services firms. That mix matters because the AI nuclear story spans fuel demand, utilities like Constellation negotiating long-term offtake contracts, about SMR developers like Oklo and NuScale pursuing first commercial deployments, and about engineering firms positioned to capture reactor restart and new-build work. NUKZ holds across those layers in a single product, which means a single hyperscaler PPA announcement tends to lift multiple holdings at once rather than concentrate gains in the miner side of the trade. Performance over the past year reflects that breadth. NUKZ has returned about 15% year to date and 73% over the past year, with a smoother trajectory than URNM because utility holdings dampen the swings tied to uranium spot moves. The tradeoff is the inverse of URNM’s: investors give up direct fuel-price leverage in exchange for diversified exposure to the buildout. If uranium spikes sharply, URNM captures more of it. If the story plays out as a multi-year capex cycle across utilities and reactor builders, NUKZ captures more of that. URAN is the overlooked option in this category. Themes ETFs, the issuer behind the fund, has built its product line around competing on cost against established thematic peers, and URAN follows that pattern. The fund holds a global mix of uranium miners and nuclear-energy companies, which puts its exposure profile somewhere between URNM’s pure-miner concentration and NUKZ’s broader value-chain approach. Smaller AUM and a more recent launch mean URAN trades with wider bid-ask spreads than its larger peers, which matters more for active traders than for buy-and-hold investors. The fund has logged about an 11% year-to-date gain and a 65% one-year return, tracking the category but at a lower cost basis if the issuer’s typical expense ratio positioning holds. For investors seeking blended uranium-plus-nuclear exposure without paying the premium associated with category-leading AUM, URAN serves as a reasonable substitute. The tradeoff is liquidity and track record. The fund has not been through a full uranium cycle, and lower trading volume can produce execution friction during sharp moves in the underlying equities. Choosing between the three funds starts with deciding what an investor wants the trade to express. URNM speaks to a view that uranium spot and term prices keep climbing as utility and hyperscaler demand outstrips mine supply, and its concentration in Cameco, NexGen, and physical uranium magnifies that bet. NUKZ lines up most directly with the AI data‑center story because it bundles utilities signing long‑dated PPAs, SMR developers drawing hyperscaler capital, and the engineering firms building new capacity. URAN appeals to a cost‑conscious investor who wants blended exposure and is comfortable trading lower liquidity and a shorter history for a lighter expense profile. The three funds are not substitutes for one another. The right choice depends entirely on which slice of the nuclear‑AI buildout an investor wants to own.

NEW YORK, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --PRISM MarketViewtoday announced the launch of thePRISM Emerging Semiconductors Index, a thematic equity index tracking emerging semiconductor companies developing technologies across chip design, fabrication, materials, and semiconductor equipment. The index was launched in response to growing global demand for advanced chips supporting artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive systems, and next-generation electronics. Analysts project the global semiconductor market could surpass $1 trillion by the end of the decade, supported by AI infrastructure buildout, electrification trends, and demand for high-performance computing. As geopolitical priorities reshape supply chains and governments invest in domestic chip production, smaller, specialized companies are taking on greater strategic importance across the semiconductor ecosystem. The semiconductor industry is undergoing a structural shift, driven by developments in artificial intelligence, advanced packaging, and edge computing. From AI accelerators and custom silicon to power semiconductors and specialty materials, innovation is broadening beyond legacy chipmakers to a wider set of emerging companies. Rising capital expenditures, supply chain localization, and demand for energy-efficient computing are creating roles for smaller, specialized firms across the global technology stack. PRISM MarketView reviewed a selection of companies positioned within this next phase of semiconductor development: Everspin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRAM)Develops and manufactures Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) solutions that deliver persistent, high-reliability memory for mission-critical AI, edge computing, and defense applications. The company's technology supports power-efficient and radiation-hardened performance where data integrity is essential. Recent milestones include a $40 million agreement with a U.S. prime contractor to provide Toggle MRAM process technology and engineering services for defense industrial base customers, strengthening its role in secure, on-shore semiconductor innovation. QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK)Delivers ultra-low power FPGA and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) solutions optimized for edge AI, sensor processing, and adaptive computing in automotive, industrial, and defense applications. The company's technology enables efficient, reconfigurable AI workloads at the edge where power and latency are critical. Recent activity includes expanded design wins, a new $10 million revolving credit facility to support growth, and upcoming demonstrations of its EOS™ S3 SoC at Sensors Converge 2026. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI)Concentrates on fiber-optic hardware, engineering high-speed transmission tools for hyperscale data centers and broadband networks. The company supplies high-bandwidth connectivity components for large-scale compute environments. Applied Optoelectronics has secured more than $324 million in combined 800G and 1.6T hyperscale orders, paired with an expanding manufacturing footprint to support cloud infrastructure customers. inTEST Corporation (NYSE American: INTT)Provides test and process technology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced electronics, supporting validation of chips used in AI, automotive, and defense applications. First quarter 2026 revenue grew 27.2% year-over-year to $33.9 million, with gross margin expanding to 45.5% and net earnings improving from a loss to $0.8 million. The company raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $130 million to $135 million, citing improving market conditions. About PRISM MarketView Established in 2020, PRISM MarketView covers small-cap stocks across emerging sectors. The platform delivers financial market news, investor tools, and a community for retail and institutional participants. Its proprietary indexes span AI, biotech, medtech, fintech, EV, space, semiconductors, and other high-growth sectors. Visitprismmarketview.comand followPRISM MarketView on X. PRISM MarketView does not provide investment advice. Contact: PRISM MarketViewinfo@prismmarketview.com646-863-6341 A photo accompanying this announcement is available athttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5e8cd1e5-20a9-4474-8f38-b39cd52d5b0f

By Leanne Wong Topic:Asthma Sylvia's son has developed asthma since moving to the western suburbs.(ABC News: Maren Preuss) There are renewed calls for government action after a study found children in Melbourne's inner west continue to have more hospital visits for asthma than any other area of Victoria. The study, led by Deakin University, found children emergency departments visits were 26 to 53 per cent higher in the Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and Brimbank council areas. A residents' group is calling for urgent government action, including more truck bans and the phasing out of older, high-emission trucks.