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CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) announces expansion of its TSA PreCheck® enrollment services with new locations at four Simon® malls across the United States. The new enrollment centers are located at Sawgrass Mills (Sunrise, Florida), The Florida Mall (Orlando), The Galleria (Houston), and Lenox Square (Atlanta), marking CLEAR's first non-airport locations in these areas.

These additions complement CLEAR's existing network of 56 airport-based enrollment locations and select Staples stores nationwide. The expansion aims to provide more convenient access for travelers to enroll or renew their TSA PreCheck memberships throughout 2025. Operating hours vary by location, with most centers open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM ET.

TSA PreCheck members enjoy expedited security screening, with 99% of members waiting less than 10 minutes at airport checkpoints nationwide. Benefits include keeping shoes, belts, and light jackets on, plus laptops and compliant liquids in carry-on bags during screening.

CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) announced significant leadership changes as Ken Cornick, Co-Founder, President, and CFO, transitions to an advisory role. Michael Barkin, a board member since 2019 and former EVP/CFO of Vail Resorts, will assume the role of President effective March 31, 2025. Additionally, Jen Hsu, previously VP of Corporate Development at Chewy, has been appointed as CFO.

Under Cornick's 15-year tenure, CLEAR evolved from a travel-focused platform with 190,000 members to a comprehensive secure identity platform serving over 30 million members across physical and digital experiences. Barkin brings extensive strategic and operational experience from his roles at Vail Resorts, KRG Capital, and Bain Capital. Hsu contributes significant financial expertise from her leadership positions at Chewy, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs.

Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) has released its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results through a shareholder letter posted on its investor relations website. The secure identity platform company will discuss these results during a conference call scheduled for 8:00 AM ET.

U.S. participants can join the teleconference by dialing 877-407-3089, while international participants can dial +1-215-268-9854. A webcast replay will be made available on the company's investor relations website following the event.

CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), an authorized TSA PreCheck® enrollment provider, has opened a new location at Plaza Las Américas in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This marks CLEAR's first non-airport location in San Juan for TSA PreCheck enrollment and renewal services, complementing its 55 airport-based locations across the U.S.

The new location at the Caribbean's largest shopping center operates Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. AST, and Sunday from Noon to 7 p.m. AST. Throughout 2025, CLEAR plans to continue expanding its national TSA PreCheck enrollment footprint with additional locations and extended hours.

TSA PreCheck members enjoy expedited security screening, with about 99% of members waiting less than 10 minutes at airport checkpoints nationwide. New applicants can pre-enroll or find enrollment locations at CLEAR's authorized TSA PreCheck website, while most existing members can renew directly online regardless of their original enrollment provider.

CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) has announced multiple shareholder-friendly initiatives. The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share and a special cash dividend of $0.27 per share, both payable on March 18, 2025, to holders of Class A and B Common Stock as of March 10, 2025.

The company will fund these dividends through cash distributions from Alclear Holdings, , comprising both mandatory tax and discretionary distributions. Additionally, the Board has authorized a $200 million increase to its existing share repurchase program, bringing the total remaining authorization to approximately $232 million after utilizing about $68 million post-Q324.

Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET. The company will host a live webcast and teleconference at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. U.S. participants can join the call toll-free at 877-407-3089, while international participants can dial +1-215-268-9854. A webcast replay will be available after the event on the company's investor relations website.

CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) announced its identity verification integration is under construction in Epic Toolbox, joining Epic's new 'Identity Verification for MyChart' category. The integration will provide health systems with a turnkey solution for patient identity verification, offering secure, self-service processes for account creation and recovery.

The system will be available to over 290 million patients with electronic records in Epic, with more than 27 million existing CLEAR users able to verify instantly using a selfie. The integration offers customizable verification flows with over 60 verification checks, supporting IAL2 standards and document-based identity verification.

The solution addresses critical healthcare security concerns, noting that over 600 healthcare data breaches occurred in 2024, with each costing an average of $5 million. Key benefits include enhanced security for patient data, efficient implementation, and advanced trust, with 89% of people agreeing that CLEAR represents security and trust.

CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) has launched its identity verification technology at Portland International Airport (PDX), marking its 59th airport location nationwide. The expansion is expected to create 53 jobs and generate over $3 million annually in local economic impact.

The service allows members to use dedicated lanes for identity verification using biometric data (eyes or fingerprints), streamlining the security checkpoint process. CLEAR Plus membership costs approximately $16 monthly (billed annually), with special pricing available for airline partners' members and government personnel. Additional family members can join for $119 per adult annually.

The company currently serves over 27 million Members across its network, offering expedited identity verification through dedicated lanes that bypass traditional ID check queues.

CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) announces the opening of a new TSA PreCheck® enrollment location at Mall of America® in Bloomington, Minnesota. This marks CLEAR's first non-airport location in Bloomington for TSA PreCheck services, adding to its 52 airport-based locations across the U.S. The facility, located on the mall's main floor, will operate Monday through Saturday (11 AM - 7 PM CT) and Sunday (11 AM - 6 PM CT), offering walk-in enrollment and renewal services. The expansion is part of CLEAR's strategy to extend its national TSA PreCheck enrollment footprint throughout 2024 and 2025, complementing existing services at select Staples stores nationwide.