This news release constitutes a "Designated News Release" incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement dated December 9, 2024 to Fortis' short form base shelf prospectus dated December 9, 2024. ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) has declared the following dividends payable on March 1, 2026 to the Shareholders of Record of the following Shares of the Corporation at the close o ...

Core Viewpoint - Sonor Investments Limited reported significant financial growth for the six months ended June 30, 2025, with substantial increases in revenue and income compared to the same period in 2024 [1][2]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reached $1,487,000, a 121.5% increase from $669,000 in 2024 [2]. - Income before taxes for the same period was $1,109,000, compared to $322,000 in 2024, indicating a significant improvement [2]. - For the three months ended June 30, 2025, revenue was $965,000, up from $55,000 in 2024, marking a 1,654.5% increase [2]. Asset Overview - As of June 30, 2025, the company's total assets amounted to $61 million, which included $12 million in marketable securities, $35.6 million in private investments, and $13.4 million in cash and cash equivalents [2][3]. Investment Gains - The company recorded an unrealized gain of $898,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to an unrealized loss of $501,000 for the same period in 2024, primarily due to appreciation in equity investments [3]. Dividend Declaration - An eligible dividend of $11,989,541.20 has been declared payable on August 19, 2025, to common shareholders [4]. Auditor Change - The company has changed its auditor from Deloitte LLP to Doane Grant Thornton LLP effective August 14, 2025, following the resignation of the former auditor at the company's request [5][6]. - There have been no reportable events in the former auditor's reports for the last two financial years [6]. Compliance and Reporting - The Notice of Change of Auditor and required letters from both the former and successor auditors have been reviewed and filed in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 [7].