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Gail Kelly to be nominated for election to the Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of UBS Group AG and of UBS AG. Dieter Wemmer will not stand for re-election after eight years of Board membership. Regulatory News: Ad hoc announcement pursuant to article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules The Board of Directors of UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) (SWX:UBSN) announced today that it will nominate Gail Kelly for election to the Board at the Annual General Meeting on 24 April 2024. Gail Kelly (born 1956) is a recognized leader in the financial services sector and her executive banking career spans over 35 years. She served as the Group CEO and Managing Director for two banks in Australia, St. George Bank (2002 to 2007) followed by Westpac Bank Corporation (2008 to 2015). During her CEO tenure she navigated Westpac through the challenges of the Global Financial Crisis and the successful merger with St. George Bank in 2008, the largest in market financial services merger in Australia. After her executive career, Ms. Kelly continues to hold a portfolio of roles, leveraging her experience and insights as a global leader. She was a Senior Global Advisor to the UBS Group CEO and Group Executive Board from 2016 to 2023. She holds a bachelor's degree of arts from the University of Cape Town and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Ms. Kelly is an Australian citizen. UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher commented: "I am very pleased to announce the nomination of Gail Kelly for election to the Board. As one of the most influential voices in the Asia Pacific financial industry and an acknowledged leader, Gail has an outstanding reputation and is recognized as an excellent bank CEO who successfully navigated a merger. I greatly look forward to working with her on the Board." The UBS Board of Directors also announced today that Dieter Wemmer will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of UBS Group AG and UBS AG. Joining in 2016, he is the longest serving Board member and has informed the Board of his decision to step down. UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher commented: "We thank Dieter for his eight years of invaluable collaboration and distinguished service to our firm. Dieter's formidable expertise and personality will be missed on the Group Board. During his tenure on the Board of UBS, Dieter was a member of the Risk Committee, the Governance and Nominating Committee, the Compensation Committee and Audit Committee. He has contributed significantly to the strong governance at UBS." UBS Group AG and UBS AG www.ubs.com/media View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111154287/en/ Contacts: Investor contact Switzerland: +41-44-234 41 00 Media contact Switzerland: +41-44-234 85 00 UK: +44-207-567 47 14 Americas: +1-212-882 58 58 APAC: +852-297-1 82 00

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The Planting Hope Company Inc.: Planting Hope Cancels Options Grants

CHICAGO, IL and VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 12, 2024 / The Planting Hope Company Inc. (TSXV:MYLK)(OTCQB:MYLKF)(FRA:J94) ("Planting Hope" or the "Company"), a dynamic Foodtech innovation company dedicated to creating breakthrough delicious, sustainable food and beverage solutions through cutting-edge ingredient, formulation, and packaging technology, announces that it is cancelling the entirety of the options grants that were approved for issuance by the Board of Directors on December 27, 2023 and press released on December 29, 2023. The total number of options cancelled was 3,870,121. US SEC 506 Reg D Financing Update The Company would like to clarify that, per the press release issued on December 29, 2023, it has opted not to proceed with the US SEC 506 Reg D financing announced on October 7, 2023. No financing dollars have been raised and no shares of the Company have been issued pursuant to that financing. About The Planting Hope Company Inc. Planting Hope is reimagining and reinventing food today so that our planet can feed 10 billion people tomorrow. A Foodtech-driven company at the forefront of sustainable consumer food and beverage evolution, Planting Hope transforms nutrient-dense, widely cultivated crops into innovative, nutrient-rich products that reimagine pantry staples in the largest, fastest growing global food categories. Our award-winning breakthrough brands, including Hope and Sesame® Sesamemilk, RightRice® High-Protein Veggie Rice, and Mozaics Real Veggie Chips, are not only disrupting global markets but also significantly reducing environmental footprints. Available across the US and Canada in grocery retailers (Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Markets), through foodservice operators (CAVA Mediterranean restaurants - NYSE:CAVA), and e-commerce and alternative retail channels (Amazon, QVC), our products blend culinary innovation with advanced technology, offering breakthrough products with wide moats. Our products are poised to disrupt global food and beverage categories, make a positive impact on the world, and provide investors with valuable opportunities in the growing sustainable food market. This is the food that Gen Z is demanding and that Gen Alpha will grow up with: this is the future of food. Explore more at plantinghopecompany.com, sign up for Planting Hope news emails HERE and follow us on LinkedIn. For Planting Hope product sales and distribution opportunities, please contact James Curley, EVP of Sales, at james@plantinghopecompany.com. Contacts Company Contact: Julia Stamberger CEO and Co-Founder (773) 492-2243 julia@plantinghopecompany.com Investor Relations + Media Contact: Elyssia Patterson VP of Investor Relations (312) 675-4996 Elyssia@plantinghopecompany.com Media Contact: Corinn Williams (773) 492-2243 Corinn@plantinghopecompany.com Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or...