NorthWestern shareholders approve merger with Black Hills; Bright Horizon Energy to be formed

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.

52.4M shares voted for merger adoption (99.9% of votes cast); 85% of outstanding shares participated.
Combined company named Bright Horizon Energy Corporation, serving customers across eight states.
Merger remains subject to HSR, FERC, and state approvals in MT, NE, SD; closing expected H2 2026.
Advisory vote on merger-related executive compensation approved with 49.4M votes in favor.

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