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October 2025 Edition Read a message from CEO Randolph Hoover, check out the MVV Recognition Program Quarterly Winners, and learn about our new blogs! A Growing A Message from Randolph Hoover Hello and welcome, everyone. First, I am happy to share that Sterling Investment Partners has completed their first-ever continuation vehicle recapitalization of XKIG, which underscores the firm’s confidence in our performance and long-term potential. Thank you to every member of our team who has helped make XKIG—and all our subsidiaries—Kendall, River City, and Xylem—what they are today. You can read Sterling’s press release here . As we continue to grow and strengthen our organization, I am pleased to bring Thomas Contracting into the XKIG group of companies. Founded in 2000 and based in Tennessee, Thomas Contracting is a respected provider of vegetation management and utility line clearance services across the Southeast. The company will operate across all XKIG subsidiaries in supporting the reliable delivery of energy to communities across the nation. At XKIG, we pride ourselves on combining the expertise, resources, and relationships of our subsidiaries to deliver seamless, high-quality solutions to our customers. Through shared services in safety, HR, technology, marketing, and finance, we strengthen each brand’s ability to grow efficiently and focus on what they do best. Our integrated model also allows us to cross-sell complementary services, expanding our partnerships with utilities while ensuring consistent excellence at every touchpoint. Thank you for your continued hard work and commitment to excellence. Together, we are shaping the future of infrastructure services and ensuring that the lights—and opportunities—stay on for the communities we serve. If you haven’t already, please like and follow our XKIG pages here: Blog: “Mr Hoover Goes to Washington" At the end of September, our CEO, Randolph Hoover, represented our company and the broader vegetation management industry at the Tree Care Industry Association’s Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Joining 40 other industry leaders, he met with members of Congress to advocate for key priorities shaping our work and the nation’s safety—including an OSHA standard specific to tree care, proactive wildfire risk reduction, invasive species control, and workforce development. His message was clear: our industry stands at the intersection of public safety, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure resilience. Together, we’re helping to protect people, power, and the planet. Read more here: Mr. Hoover Goes to Washington - Xylem Tree Experts September GF Schools are Complete! We wrapped two great GF School session with the following 22 attendees: Alex Smith, Kyle Ogle, Aaron Jones, Tanner Wheeldon, Joshua Morgan, Henry Rayo, Abraham Sanchez Navarrete, Carl Dixon, Dayner Velasquez, Alberto Ocampo, Shane Munroe, Gabriel Ruiz, Marcos Soriano, Henry Vasquez Melendez, Jose Maradiaga, Allen Weeks, Michael Ramsey, Reinaldo Vasquez, Brent Bauer, Zimri Munoz, Todd Tietge, and Josue Campos. Mission Vision Values Employee Recognition Program Quarterly Award Winners After introducing the Mission, Vision, and Values Recognition Program in February, it’s now time to announce our first quarterly award winners! Team members were initially nominated by their Regional Managers. These nominations were then reviewed by an impartial panel of judges who selected an outstanding employee for each of our core values. Here are the winners! Core Value Trust: Derald Hankins Kendall Region 4 "A man of his word, [people] personally call on him to complete a task and know it's done correctly. " Core Value Transparency: Matthew Lopez Kendall Region 4 "He is always prepared and always continues to keep learning the job, he started as groundman and moved up fast." Core Value Respect: Charlie Jones Kendall Region 4 "A long-time employee that other employees look up to, always willing to share his experience with others." Core Value Unity: Jesus Arreguin Kendall Region 4 "Because he is always providing good climbers, the number one guy to lead crews to storm and bid prizes." Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers! Congratulations to the employees who participated in our most recent training class in South Bend, IN, and to the following 5 team members who obtained their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class A: Pintle Hook Restriction: Nathaniel Postelle, Michael Collins, Christopher Adkins Class B: Johnathan Warren, Kenley Hawkes We applaud these employees for successfully completing the classroom session, field training course, and skills test to achieve these qualifications! We are going to hold off on classes until the first of the year. For more information about the CDL program, contact Tim Haynes at thaynes@xylemtree.com . Work Anniversaries Congratulations to all Kendall employees who celebrated milestone anniversaries this past quarter. Thank you for your contributions to our company’s success. Here’s to many more years ahead! Click the button below to see the employees who hit milestone anniversaries. View Now Compliments for the Crew Your crew working down Hwy 163 is doing amazing. They have been working hard for a few weeks clearing power line right of ways. And this is so important to our area as we get outages due to down trees constantly. I want to say thank you and great job. - Tawnie M., Riceville, TN Compliments for the Crew I want to brag on Erich Meeker regarding a landowner interaction we had earlier this week. Erich was spotting for the helicopter when an irate landowner came out of the tree line on a tractor at high speed, driving directly at him. He only had a couple of seconds to react but was able to radio the pilot to raise the saw up before having to move out of the way to avoid the tractor. His quick reaction helped avoid a more serious situation. Just wanted to pass this along. - Client in Texas We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site at xkig.hrbenefits.net Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xkig.com A Simple Test That Could Save Your Life March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about one of the most preventable cancers. Screening can find problems early, sometimes before cancer even starts. If you are age 45 or older, talk with your doctor about getting screened. Pay attention to changes in your body and speak up if something doesn’t feel right. Taking charge of your health today can help protect your future. Find more information here . Did you know you can earn $25 from your Anthem rewards for colorectal screening? Learn more . Small Food Choices, Big Health Wins March is National Nutrition Month, a great time to think about the foods that fuel your body. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Try adding more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to your meals. Drinking water and limiting sugary drinks can also make a big difference. Small choices each day help build stronger habits — and a healthier you. Nutritional Counseling is covered with a copayment (depending on your plan). By downloading the Anthem’s Sydney app , you’re one step closer to healthy prevention. Find more information here in English and en Español . Let’s Talk About Medicare Are you or a loved one turning 65 soon? Learn more about Medicare with these free webinars . Planning for Retirement : March 26 at 4 p.m. ET / Click here to register / Phone: (872) 267-6179 / Conference ID: 472 172 758 Turning 65 : April 8 at 11 a.m. ET / Register: Click here to register / Phone: (872) 267-6179 / Conference ID: 801 472 040 Boosting Your Benefits Take Charge of Your Health: Diabetes and Kidney Disease Diabetes Alert Day on March 24 This day reminds us to check our risk for type 2 diabetes. Many people have early warning signs but don’t know it. Being overweight, inactive, or having a family history can raise your risk. The good news is that healthy habits can help prevent or delay diabetes. Eating balanced meals, staying active, and getting regular checkups are important steps. Knowing your risk is the first step toward protecting your health. Our Lark Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can assist you in managing diabetes through a convenient app. Download flyers to learn more in English or en Español . Protect Your Kidneys Your kidneys work hard every day to filter waste and keep your body balanced. But kidney disease often has no early symptoms, which means many people don’t know they have it. Conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes can increase your risk. Simple steps like these can help protect your kidneys: Drink plenty of water Eat healthy foods Stay active Keep regular checkups If you have risk factors, ask your doctor about a simple kidney test. Learn more about prevention here . Our ConditionCare program helps you better manage chronic illnesses, like diabetes and kidney health. Learn more, in English or en Español . Don’t Forget Your Credit Union Perks! We’ve partnered with Utilities Employees Credit Union (UECU) to give all employees special banking benefits! Open a checking account or Visa® Power Card™ and get a $25 gift card, plus enjoy perks like no monthly fees, ATM fee refunds, and great loan rates. You can even earn rewards and get up to 0.5% off your loan rate with certain accounts. It’s easy to join and start saving — visit uecu.org/XKIG or call 800-288-6423/ext. 7502 for more details. Don’t forget to mention this flyer (en Español aqui ) to get an extra $10 gift card when you open an account! The 2026 Scholarship Contest is now open! For this year’s contest, UECU is selecting two winners and awarding each a $3,000 academic scholarship. If you or a family member will be attending college or a technical/trade school in the fall of 2026, you can enter for a chance to win a scholarship. Submit a scholarship application online by May 1, 2026 It’s National Walk in the Park Day on March 30 Many of our team members spend their days outside, walking job sites, working on rights-of-way, and staying active in the field. That kind of movement is powerful for your health. Walking helps keep your heart strong, boosts your mood, and lowers stress. Even small moments like stretching, taking a few extra steps, or getting fresh air during a break can make a difference. The work you do keeps communities running, and it also helps keep your body moving. Walking is also a great way to take care of your emotional health. Don't forget you can also contact your Employee Assistance Program, or EAP. Support is available 24/7. See the resources below: Lincoln Financial EmployeeConnect EAP: Check out the flyer here , en Español . Anthem EAP: When you call, please state that you work for XKIG. More information can be found here, en Español aqui . For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xkig.com Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site at xkig.hrbenefits.net We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

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