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Sunraycer Renewables Closes $901 Million Project Financing Facility with MUFG Bank, Ltd., Ally Bank, Nomura Securities International, Inc., Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, and Societe GeneraleMay 14, 2026 8:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) Comprised of a construction-to-term loan, bridge loan, and letter of credit facility to construct and operate Eagle Springs, Lupinus 1, and Lupinus 2 solar and battery energy storage projectsANNAPOLIS, Md., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunraycer Renewables LLC ("Sunraycer"), a leading developer, owner, and operator of clean energy power sites, announced today the closing of a $901 million project financing facility with MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG), Ally Bank, Nomura Securities International, Inc. (Nomura), Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (Nord/LB), and Societe Generale. This marks Sunraycer's second portfolio financing in approximately 12 months and brings total capital raised across project finance and tax equity to roughly $1.6 billion during that period.The facility is comprised of a construction-to-term loan, a tax credit bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility.Proceeds from the financing will support the construction and operation of three Sunraycer projects in Texas, totaling 479.5 MWac of solar generation and 236.5 MWac of paired two-hour battery energy storage systems. The portfolio includes:Eagle Springs: 77 MWac solar + 33 MWac battery storage project located in Delta CountyLupinus 1: 161.5 MWac solar + 82 MWac battery storage project located in Franklin CountyLupinus 2: 241 MWac solar + 121.5 MWac battery storage project located in Franklin CountyAll three projects began construction in late 2025. Eagle Springs is expected to reach commercial operation later this year, with Lupinus 1 and Lupinus 2 following in late 2027.These projects will play a critical role in supporting the growing demand for electricity driven by manufacturing and data center expansion across Texas, particularly within the ERCOT grid, which serves more than 26 million customers and operates the state's independent electricity market."This financing represents another significant milestone for Sunraycer as we continue to scale our platform and deliver critical energy infrastructure to meet accelerating demand," said David Lillefloren, Chief Executive Officer of Sunraycer. "We are proud to partner with a highly respected group of financial institutions on this transaction, and we remain focused on executing projects that combine solar generation and energy storage to provide reliable, cost-effective power to the grid."Sunraycer continues to advance a robust pipeline of solar and storage projects across key U.S. markets, focused on delivering integrated solutions that enhance grid reliability, support economic growth, and accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy future."MUFG is thrilled to have led Sunraycer's Eagle Springs and Lupinus 1&2 project financing. The Sunraycer and MUFG teams built off the success of the inaugural project financing in 2025 to finance three more assets that will help have a positive impact for ERCOT's power supply needs. We remain impressed with the platform and expect the team to continue executing at a high level," said Louise Pesce, Managing Director and Head of North American Power at MUFG."We're proud to partner with Sunraycer on this significant financing that will help power Texas' growing energy needs," said Dan Bernstein, head of Energy & Infrastructure Corporate Finance, Ally Bank. "This financing demonstrates Ally Corporate Finance's growing capabilities in the energy sector and our relationship-focused approach to delivering customized financing solutions for clients driving the future of sustainable infrastructure.""We are excited to once again support Sunraycer for its Eagle Springs and Lupinus solar and storage projects located in Texas. The transaction exemplifies our commitment to financing best-in-class infrastructure projects that drive the energy transition and provide reliability for the increase in energy demand," said Vinod Mukani, Global Head of Nomura's Infrastructure & Power Business, and Alain Halimi, Managing Director of Nomura Infrastructure & Power. "This partnership reflects Nomura's dedication to providing innovative financing solutions that accelerate the deployment of critical energy infrastructure. We look forward to continuing our support as Sunraycer scales their operations and delivers sustainable energy solutions to communities worldwide.""We are proud to have led another financing for Sunraycer with the close of the Eagle Springs and Lupinus transactions. The portfolio reflects a strong combination of solar and storage assets designed to deliver reliable power into ERCOT, and highlights the sponsor's ability to successfully develop and advance complex projects. We are excited to support Sunraycer as they continue to execute on a growing and well-positioned platform in the U.S. renewables market. This transaction underscores NORD/LB's commitment to leading high-quality energy financings and further strengthening our relationship with Sunraycer," said Sondra Martinez, Head of Structured Finance Originations."Societe Generale is excited to have supported the Sunraycer team on the Eagle Springs and Lupinus 1&2 project financing. This financing underscores our strong partnership with Sunraycer and supports ERCOT's increasing load growth. We are committed to advancing the global energy transition and to helping the US reach its net-zero carbon emissions targets," said Sang Joon Lee of Societe Generale Energy Plus Group. "We recognize the vast economic potential of the renewable market as one of the fastest growing sources of power in ERCOT and are thrilled to partner with top tier developers like Sunraycer as they continue to lead the growth of renewable power generation."Sunraycer was advised by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP as legal counsel. The lenders were advised by Milbank LLP and Holland & Knight LLP.About Sunraycer Renewables, LLCSunraycer, a Crayhill Capital Management portfolio company, is a rapidly-growing, Annapolis, Maryland-based Independent Power Producer (IPP), that has a development, construction-stage, and operational pipeline of approximately 3 GW of solar and battery utility-scale power plants. The company prioritizes industry-leading best practices in transmission analytics, land analysis, and valuation, emphasizing flexibility and optimization to adapt to evolving market conditions and technologies. Sunraycer leverages enterprise-scale partnerships with proven industry leaders, as well as an experienced and driven in-house team of renewable energy experts, to accelerate the deployment of development-stage projects. About MUFG Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 150,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to "be the world's most trusted financial group" through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexible response to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english. About Ally BankAlly Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to "Do It Right" and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. The company serves customers with deposits and securities brokerage and investment advisory services as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. The company also includes a seasoned corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. For more information, please visit www.ally.com. For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit https://www.ally.com/#disclosures.For further images and news on Ally, please visit http://media.ally.com.About Nomura Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit?www.nomura.com. About Nord/LB NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank is one of Germany's leading commercial banks. As an institute under public law, it is part of the S-Finance Group. Its core business segments include corporate customers, special financing in the energy and infrastructure sectors, financing commercial real estate via Deutsche Hypo, capital market business, association business with the savings banks and private and commercial customers including private banking. The bank is based in Hanover, Braunschweig and Magdeburg and has branches in Oldenburg, Hamburg, Schwerin, Düsseldorf and Munich. Outside Germany NORD/LB is represented by a Pfandbrief bank (NORD/LB Covered Bond Bank) in Luxembourg and by branches in London, New York and Singapore. About Societe Generale Societe Generale is a top-tier European Bank with around 110,000 employees serving 27 million clients in 58 countries across the world. We have been supporting the development of our economies for over 160 years, providing our corporate, institutional, and individual clients with a wide array of value-added advisory and financial solutions. Our long-lasting and trusted relationships with the clients, our cutting-edge expertise, our unique innovation, our ESG capabilities and leading franchises are part of our DNA and serve our most essential objective - to deliver sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders.The Group runs three complementary sets of businesses, embedding ESG offerings for all its clients:French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance, with leading retail bank SG and insurance franchise, premium private banking services, and the leading digital bank BoursoBank.Global Banking and Investor Solutions, a top tier wholesale bank offering tailored-made solutions with distinctive global leadership in equity derivatives, structured finance and ESG.Mobility, International Retail Banking and Financial Services, comprising well-established universal banks (in Czech Republic, Romania and several African countries), Ayvens (the new ALD I LeasePlan brand), a global player in sustainable mobility, as well as specialized financing activities.Committed to building together with its clients a better and sustainable future, Societe Generale aims to be a leading partner in the environmental transition and sustainability overall. The Group is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Refinitiv Diversity and Inclusion Index, Euronext Vigeo (Europe and Eurozone), STOXX Global ESG Leaders indexes, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index (World and Europe).In case of doubt regarding the authenticity of this press release, please go to the end of the Group News page on societegenerale.com website where official Press Releases sent by Societe Generale can be certified using blockchain technology. A link will allow you to check the document's legitimacy directly on the web page.For more information, you can follow us on Twitter/X @societegenerale or visit our website societegenerale.com.Sunraycer Media Inquires
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Ally Achieves Historic 50/50 Sports Media Pledge One Year Ahead of ScheduleApril 14, 2026 2:19 PM
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Commits to Continuing the Work to Advance Women's Sports and Support the Fans Who Made It HappenCHARLOTTE, N.C., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) today announced it has officially met its groundbreaking 50/50 media pledge a full year ahead of schedule, achieving equal advertising spending on men's and women's sports media. The milestone cements Ally as the first brand to set—and achieve—a public, time-bound goal for equal advertising spend across men's and women's sports media.

Originally launched in May of 2022 with a five-year target, the 50/50 pledge sought to upend a vicious cycle driving significant disparity in media coverage and economic prosperity of women's sports. Since the launch, the women's sports industry has seen explosive growth – with record viewership, game-changing media and sponsorship deals, highest-ever team valuations and stronger media representation.The commitment also delivered measurable business results for Ally that validated the company's strategic, early investment in women's sports. Since the pledge launched in 2022, Ally's brand value is up 40% according to Brand Finance. Women's sports fans are 27% more likely to say they trust Ally compared to general consumers and are experiencing record levels of brand awareness."When we launched this pledge in 2022, we saw around a corner and believed women's sports was the next significant space in sponsorships because of its positive trajectory — passionate fans, incredible athletes, untapped potential. But, it needed partners willing to help make the infrastructure," said Andrea Brimmer, Ally's Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer. "We wanted to build alongside other brands, leagues, teams and media partners to create real visibility, credibility, and economic momentum for women's sports. Meeting this commitment early isn't a finish line for Ally — it's proof that when you invest in building something meaningful, everyone benefits. And we're not done building."Breaking the Cycle, Architecting the Infrastructure
In delivering the pledge, Ally collaborated with media partners, leagues, athletes and other brands to help architect new ways to put women's sports in the spotlight and address the vicious cycle. Since launching the pledge, Ally increased its advertising spend on women's sports media more than 4.6X, moving from 10% of its total sports media spending to 50% parity today. Key milestones included:2022: Worked with CBS and the NWSL to move the championship to primetime network television for the first time, resulting in a record 915,000 viewers — a 71% increase year-over-year.2023: Executed a multimillion-dollar Disney/ESPN deal where 90% of investment supported women's sports across the ACC, SEC, and NCAA championships.2024: Became an official USGA partner and helped raise the U.S. Women's Open purse to a record $12 million — still the highest in women's golf today.2024: Committed early as the first founding partner of Unrivaled, the professional women's 3-on-3 basketball league.2025: Became the WNBA's official banking partner and signed No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers, pairing her with veterans Breanna Stewart and Sydney Colson.March 2026: Worked with Scripps Sports and the PWHL to deliver the league's first-ever nationally televised game in the United States, accessible to more than 126 million households.Ally also invested early with emerging women's sports platforms including Just Women's Sports, Re-Inc, GOALS, TOGETHXR, The Gist, and others, supporting the growth of a more robust media landscape to best serve women's sports fans."Over the course of this commitment, we partnered closely with Ally to rethink how the sports media marketplace could work — helping unlock inventory where it didn't previously exist and identifying emerging platforms ahead of traditional benchmarks," said Martin Blich, Executive Director and U.S. Head of Sports Partnerships & Investment, WPP Media. "Reaching the 50/50 milestone validates a deliberate shift in how investment can be structured and demonstrates how media strategy can drive industry-wide change in women's sports."The Work Continues: Addressing Rising Costs as the Next Challenge
As women's sports have grown, rising costs are creating complicated realities for stakeholders across the ecosystem. Brands and leagues are navigating heightened pressure for immediate revenue and returns, as fans face new financial friction. Ticket prices are rising, the viewing landscape is increasingly complicated, and memorable experiences bolstering lifelong fandom risk becoming accessible only to those with the deepest pockets.Ally's own Cost of Fandom research found the average sports fan spends more than $1,600 annually on their fandom—with 85% having no dedicated savings for it."Brands and fans who contributed to this movement — who filled every seat in a far-off arena, tuned in at nonprime hours, brought the demand to put games in primetime — are now navigating a landscape that's grown faster and become more expensive than anyone expected," said Brimmer. "This is a sign of the explosive growth of the women's game, so on one hand, I'm proud. But, at the same time, this is a delicate moment. We're calling on all those who love women's sports to continue to make the hard decisions to ensure long-term, sustainable growth.""At a time when fans are choosing to spend, save and give with more intention than ever—57% of sports fans admit they overspend on their love of sports —they deserve a financial services partner willing to step up and support their love of the game. Ally intends to do just that, ensuring women's sports fans can still do fandom right as we continue investing in the growth of the entire ecosystem together," added Brimmer.About Ally Financial
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to "Do It Right" and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. The company serves customers with deposits and securities brokerage and investment advisory services as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. The company also includes a seasoned corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. For more information, please visit www.ally.com.For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit https://www.ally.com/#disclosures.For further images and news on Ally, please visit http://media.ally.com.Contacts:Christian Bochicchio
Ally Communications (Media)
christian.bochicchio@ally.com

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