As a senior executive at OPG, Ginther is responsible for the companys business strategy, development,
commercial structuring, negotiations, and commercial positioning in support of OPGs growth strategy. Ginther began his legal career at Torys LLP in Toronto. He has served as Vice President and General Counsel at BCE/Bell and Chief Legal
Officer at Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Ginther received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1983 and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1986. He received his Master of Laws Degree from Osgoode
Hall in 1999.
Hyle brings a wealth of public company governance, operational and financial leadership experience to
X-energy. Notably, she held multiple senior positions at Constellation Energy Corporation, where, until her retirement, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Constellation Energy
Resources, as well as Chief Financial Officer for Constellation Energy Nuclear Group. She also previously served as Chief Financial Officer for ANC Rental Corp., and held the role of Treasurer at both AutoNation, Inc. and Black & Decker
Corporation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
I believe X-energy is uniquely positioned to lead the transition to a zero-carbon economy through the deployment of its more advanced nuclear technology, said Hyle. X-energy represents a tremendous opportunity to support people, businesses, and communities around the world with clean, reliable energy. It is essential to quickly bring these advancements to the market, and
I am honored to help guide X-energy forward in its journey to become a publicly-traded leader in the clean energy generation market.
As previously announced on December 6, 2022, X-energy has entered into a definitive business combination
agreement with Ares Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: AAC) (AAC), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company. Upon the closing of the transaction, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023, the combined
company will be named X-Energy, Inc. and its common equity securities and warrants are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Completion of the transaction is subject to approval by AACs shareholders, the Registration Statement being declared effective by the SEC, and other
customary closing conditions.
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About
X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC
X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, is a
leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation that is redefining the nuclear energy industry through its development of safer and more efficient advanced small modular nuclear reactors
and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon and affordable energy to people around the world. X-energys simplified, modular and intrinsically safe SMR
design expands applications and markets for deployment of nuclear technology and drives enhanced safety, lower cost and faster construction timelines when compared with other SMRs and conventional nuclear. For more information, visit X-energy.com or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
About Ares Acquisition Corporation
AAC is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) affiliated with Ares Management Corporation, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share
exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. AAC is seeking to pursue an initial business combination target in any industry or sector in North America, Europe or Asia. For more information about AAC,
please visit www.aresacquisitioncorporation.com.