Investment advances collaboration on peptide-based products for athletic performance, recovery and longevity

TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vector Science and Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: PAIN) ("Vector" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a strategic relationship with Scoreboard, Inc. ("Scoreboard"), a performance wellness company co-founded by NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton.

Vector has made an investment in Scoreboard through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE). The companies plan to work together to develop certain products for athletic performance, recovery and longevity using peptides formulated and manufactured by Vector. Vector only uses peptides that have been tested using validated analytical testing to ensure purity, potency, endotoxin levels and sterility. High-performance athletes demand and expect the best quality products when it concerns their bodies. Scoreboard is committed to high-quality, safe, rigorously tested peptides in its products.

Strategic Rationale

Vector believes this relationship brings together Vector's peptide manufacturing expertise and focus on applications of peptides for use in sports medicine and Scoreboard's performance brand to develop products for performance, recovery and longevity.

Vector's proprietary delivery technology and formulation expertise is central to the relationship. The Company's intellectual property portfolio includes 15 pending patent applications covering multi-route peptide and biologic delivery, lyophilized peptide formulations with point-of-care reconstitution, and advanced transdermal delivery. Peptides are typically unstable once in liquid and gel forms, which has limited how they can be used in consumer products. Vector's expertise is in the novel delivery of molecules in multiple forms while preserving the integrity of the molecule. In Gary Payton's Scoreboard products Vector will be using its IP and formulation knowledge to deliver products with peptides that retain their potency and that are shelf stable in liquid and gel formats. Vector believes this capability positions the companies to explore peptide-based products in formats suited to Gary Payton's personal goals and Scoreboard product portfolio.

"Performance, recovery and longevity are rapidly evolving areas of wellness, and peptide innovation has an important role to play in that growth," said Bill Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Vector Science and Therapeutics. "Our relationship with Scoreboard creates an opportunity to bring Vector's focus on quality and safety into products designed for everyday athletes and high performers. We look forward to working with the Scoreboard team and helping bring these products to market."

"I've spent my life around performance, and I know recovery is just as important as the work you put in," said Gary Payton, NBA Hall of Famer and Co-Founder of Scoreboard. "We're building products for athletes and everyday people who want to perform, recover and stay in the game longer. Working with Vector brings science and innovation into that vision, and I'm excited about what we can create together."

"Recovery is everything at this level, and I only want to be part of something built on quality and trust," said Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors, Co-Founder of Scoreboard. "Working with Vector gives Scoreboard a partner that takes testing and standards as seriously as we do."

About Vector Science and Therapeutics Corp.

Vector Science and Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: PAIN) is a medical technology company advancing drug delivery technology and pharma-grade peptide manufacturing for the sports medicine, regenerative medicine, and pain management markets. Vector's peptides are pharma-grade, not research-grade: they are manufactured under cGMP, FDA, and ISO-compliant conditions, Rx-labeled, and sold directly to physicians for physician use, rather than distributed through the research-only channels associated with research-grade material. The Company's product and intellectual property portfolio is focused on advanced transdermal delivery, precision catheter systems, localized pain management, pancreatic oncology, and smart wound care. Vector is headquartered in Mequon, Wisconsin. For more information, visit https://vectorscience.co/.

About Scoreboard

Scoreboard is a performance wellness company developing products for everyday athletes, high performers and weekend warriors, built around performance, recovery and longevity. Scoreboard combines science-backed ingredients, peptide innovation and advanced delivery technologies to help people adapt, perform, recover and thrive.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the proposed exclusive arrangement between the parties, the development and commercialization of peptide-based products, and the anticipated benefits of the relationship described in this release. Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations and assumptions and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including the risk that the parties do not finalize a definitive exclusive arrangement, that the SAFE does not convert into equity, or that anticipated products are not successfully developed or commercialized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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JUPITER, Fla., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect Game, the world's largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the debut of PG Central, a new live, on-location show designed to serve as a key destination for the latest news, features and analysis from across the travel baseball landscape. The inaugural episodes will spotlight's Perfect Game's 2027 event schedule with guests from across the professional and youth baseball ecosystems. PG Central is powered by ZT Athletics.

PG Central will make its debut today at 7:00 pm ET as part of Perfect Game's annual WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Florida. The program will stream on all PG social channels, as well as on the free PGTV app and PerfectGame.TV, providing athletes, parents, coaches and baseball fans with a first look at the dates of PG's Flagship, Premier, Signature and Classic events for 2027. Hosted by veteran baseball broadcaster Daron Sutton, the show will also include insights from some of the most knowledgeable voices in amateur baseball. Early guest appearances two-time NBA Hall of Famer and travel baseball dad Jason Kidd as well as former MLB All-Stars Mo Vaughn and Ryan Klesko.

In addition to the schedule release, the show will connect the on-field action in Jupiter with the broader Perfect Game community, offering perspective and information relevant to athletes and families navigating the travel baseball experience. In the coming months, guests will include coaches, scouts, college recruiters, brand leaders and MLB legends. PG Central is slated to be onsite at all PG Flagship Events throughout 2027.

"We're very excited for the launch of PG Central, the latest addition to our growing media platform," said Kash Shaikh, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of International at Perfect Game. "Not only will our community be able to stay close to all the news and stories shaping youth baseball, but families and fans will get to feel the energy in person at our Flagship Events. And there's no better place to premier this new show than the most iconic travel ball event in the world – Jupiter."

A New Destination for the Perfect Game Community

PG Central will provide a comprehensive look at the developments shaping youth and amateur baseball, bringing together information and expertise from across the Perfect Game ecosystem. The show will cover the latest PG news, player rankings, scouting insights, technology enhancements and other developments that impact athletes, families and coaches at the travel ball level.

With programming originating onsite at PG events, PG Central will give viewers behind-the-scenes looks at Perfect Game's Flagship Events while creating a platform for meaningful conversations with baseball leaders and experts.

The show is designed to be a one-stop shop for PG parents and athletes, bringing together the information they need to better understand the evolving travel baseball landscape and the opportunities available to players throughout their development.

PG Central Programming Will Feature:

- News and Updates: The latest developments from Perfect Game, including new initiatives, events and announcements.

- Rankings and Scouting Analysis: Insights into player development, rankings and the scouting landscape from experienced baseball evaluators.

- Technology Enhancements: Updates on the technology and tools helping athletes, coaches and families engage with the Perfect Game experience.

- Expert Perspectives: Conversations with travel ball coaches, scouts, college recruiters and MLB Legends.

- Event Coverage: Daily analysis, interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage from PG's Flagship Events – the highest level of national competition in youth baseball.

Expanding Perfect Game's Media and Content Platform

PG Central represents the latest expansion of Perfect Game's media and content offerings, building on the organization's commitment to delivering greater access to the athletes, coaches and families who make up the Perfect Game community.

Viewers will have access to a dedicated program that brings together expert voices, timely information and comprehensive coverage of the travel baseball experience.

The debut from Jupiter will establish PG Central as a platform for ongoing conversations about the sport, with a focus on helping athletes and families stay informed about the latest developments across amateur baseball.

For more information, visit PerfectGame.org and follow Perfect Game across all its social media platforms.

Media contact:

Greg Casterioto / [email protected] / (267) 246-5709

About Perfect Game

Perfect Game is the world's largest elite youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, producing nearly 10,000 events, hundreds of thousands of games and showcases each year across the country. Perfect Game is dedicated to giving amateur players exposure to take their game to the next level, whether that be in college or in the professional ranks. At Perfect Game events, players perform with top-level competition in front of college recruiters and professional scouts from all over the country. Because of this, these events prove to be invaluable to college coaches as well as Major League Baseball, as they can scout a large population of talented ballplayers in one location. To date, over 2,600 players that have played in a Perfect Game event have also played in Major League Baseball. Since 2003, 16,401 Perfect Game alumni have been selected in the MLB First-Year Amateur Player Draft. In the 2025 Draft, for example, 92 percent of all players selected had played in Perfect Game events, and every player selected on the Draft's first day had previously attended Perfect Game events.

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LOVB Miami, One and Only Pro Women's Sports Team in Miami, Announces Star-Studded Ownership Group of Investors, Champions, and Cultural Icons

Group led by Suprette, Jett Sports, Fifth Down Capital, Chase and Stephanie Coleman, and Jackie Garcia, mother of UNC Volleyball Player Jackie Taylor, brings together Hall of Fame athletes, volleyball legends, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers to power LOVB's 10th pro team ahead of its 2026-27 season debut

MIAMI, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- League One Volleyball (LOVB) today announced the ownership group of LOVB Miami, the league's 10th professional team, set to take the court in the 2026-27 season as a founding member of LOVB Pro's new Eastern Conference. The group, anchored by the collective of Suprette, Jett Sports, Fifth Down Capital, Chase and Stephanie Coleman, and Jackie Garcia, mother of UNC Volleyball Player Jackie Taylor, unites experienced investors, champion athletes, volleyball icons, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders who reflect the energy, diversity, and ambition of Miami and gives South Florida its one and only professional women's sports team.

"Miami is a city that lives and breathes sport, and volleyball is at the center, from the beach to the club courts to its deep Latina, Brazilian and Caribbean volleyball communities. This is a historic moment for volleyball and for women's professional sports. LOVB Miami's ownership group brings together leaders who understand what it takes to compete on & off the court, build lasting impact and be innovative every step of the way. We couldn't imagine a better group to join the LOVB family and build a legacy in Miami as the only professional women's team," said Sandra Idehen, Commissioner, LOVB Pro.

Joining the ownership group is a roster of champions and tastemakers across sports, entertainment, and media, with deep ties to South Florida and beyond, led by basketball icon and Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, the team brings together champions, entertainers, media personalities, and investors whose range of talent and influence reflects Miami itself.

For Leslie and the entire team of investors, ownership is an opportunity to bring the standards of elite competition to a community whose passion for sports deserves to be matched by a commitment to the women who play them.

"I am beyond excited to invest in volleyball, my first love, in the first-ever LOVB team in South Florida. This is where we raised our family and built a solid foundation in the community. Being at the ownership table means having a voice in shaping the future of sport while creating more opportunities for athletes outside the lines. Miami deserves women's professional sports and I am proud to be a part of the ownership group helping build it," said Lisa Leslie, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and four-time Olympic gold medalist.

In addition, investor and Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson sees that opportunity beginning long before an athlete reaches the professional level.

"Women's volleyball, just like track and field, has a powerful global presence. When I learned about the opportunity to invest in bringing a professional women's team to Miami, a top 10 financial market, it only made sense," said Olympic Gold Medalist Sha'Carri Richardson. "This investment is about opening doors for athletes and for the people building careers in sports."

Joining Leslie and Richardson from the world of sport is First-Ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey; Super Bowl champion Carlos Dunlap; Super Bowl champion, co-founder of The Pivot Podcast, and Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Ryan Clark; NFL All-Pro and University of Miami alum Braxton Berrios; and volleyball greats Aury Cruz, one of the most decorated players in Puerto Rican history, Olympic gold medalist Phil Dalhausser, and Olympian Tri Bourne.

Filling out the ownership group, from entertainment and media, are Grammy Award Winning recording artist and entrepreneur Pusha T; Forbes Top Creator, actress, and former collegiate volleyball player Hannah Stocking; Olympian and former Colombian National team footballer turned broadcaster Melissa Ortiz; former WNBA player and ESPN analyst Anne O'Neil; and former college and pro basketball player turned award-winning sports broadcaster Ros Gold-Onwude. Together they bring star power, cultural reach, and a built-in megaphone to a distinguished ownership roster.

The group also includes owners of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, and the NWSL's North Carolina Courage, bringing proven franchise builders who know what it takes to win on and off the court.

With LOVB Miami, the league now stretches coast to coast, and South Florida – one of the most passionate and multicultural volleyball regions in the country – finally has a professional team to call its own. The foundation is already in place with LOVB youth clubs such as Club 305 Volleyball, Miami Reign, and Game Point Volleyball, connecting the pro team directly to the league's community-up ecosystem of more than 30,000 junior athletes across more than 30 states, meaning the next generation of Miami volleyball will grow up with a pro team of its own to cheer for, and to aspire to play for.

Miami has been waiting for this team, and the wait is over. Fans can claim their place in LOVB Miami's inaugural season by placing a season ticket deposit today at lovb.com/miami, with roster, venue, and schedule announcements to follow in the coming weeks.

ABOUT LOVB MIAMI

LOVB Miami is the 10th professional team in League One Volleyball (LOVB) and Miami's only major professional women's sports team. Debuting in the 2026-27 season as a founding member of LOVB Pro's Eastern Conference, LOVB Miami features a diverse roster that reflects the culture, energy, and global identity of South Florida. As part of LOVB's differentiated community-up ecosystem, the professional team is connected to the region's growing volleyball community through several local LOVB youth clubs. Together, LOVB Miami is building a pathway from youth to pro while establishing Miami as a destination for elite women's volleyball. For more information, visit the official LOVB Miami Team Page.

ABOUT LEAGUE ONE VOLLEYBALL (LOVB)

Founded in 2020, LOVB's mission is to reimagine the future of volleyball. With a differentiated community-up approach, LOVB is one holistic ecosystem—from club to pro. The largest community of youth volleyball clubs in the country, LOVB launched the first serve of its professional league in January 2025, featuring many of the world's best players, including American Olympic silver medalists and athletes from around the world. Entering its third season, LOVB includes professional teams in Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, Madison, Miami, Minnesota, Nebraska, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.lovb.com.

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Bottom Line? "This Vacation Isn't Your Great Grandma's River Cruise!"

Luxury Travel Agency Cites Younger Travelers, Exotic Itineraries, In-Depth Adventures, New River Lines, Active/Wellness Options, Combination Sea-Land, "The Experience," And More

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury travelers are heading in greater numbers to global rivers in 2026 and beyond. "River cruising represents just 7 percent of total overnight cruise capacity, yet it's growing at a fast pace," says Craig S. Pavlus, founder and CEO, Pavlus Travel & Cruise, one of the U.S.' largest independent travel agencies. and a top-tier luxury seller for 90-plus brands.

"But this definitely isn't your great grandma's river cruise product in style, pace, or the experience, whether onboard or shoreside,'" he emphasizes. "It's a new way of vacationing, attributable to these fast-evolving river trends, which Pavlus is now seeing daily as consumers call us to book vacations."

Broader Guest Mix, Younger Travelers: For decades, river cruise guests were mostly 65+ with many in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. "Today, the Mature Traveler and Baby Boomer generations still love traveling the globe on river cruises, and we're privileged to serve them," says Pavlus. "But now we're also getting more calls from Generation X, Millennial, and family travelers. Fueling this broader demographic are the river lines' innovations and enhanced technology including Starlink, enhanced entertainment, and mobile apps."

Deeper Cultural Dives and "The Experience": Yes, scenic motorcoach tours to see the top sights still draw river cruise guests, but, increasingly, many travelers wish to "go deeper" to explore local culture, heritage, cuisine, and lifestyle. "Our luxury clients are prioritizing experiences over material possessions, looking for 'hands on' activities, and looking to interact with the locals," explains Pavlus, "Simply put, 'The Experience' rules!"

So, travelers might prepare crepes with a local chef in a Michelin-star restaurant; paint a Portuguese blue tile onboard their Douro River ship; stroll with a family through their French vineyard to learn about grape growing, followed by wine tasting; head to a fresh fish market in Southeast Asia with the ship's chef, or watch African dances and chat about tribal traditions with a local chief.

Growth Via New Upscale and Luxury Players: Given the intimate size of river ships, global river cruise capacity is approximately 61,000 berths, compared to 776,000 lower berths or so for ocean cruise capacity, per a research tidbit from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Currently, 12 river cruise operators are CLIA River Marketing Affiliates, plus five of CLIA's oceangoing member lines also offer river cruising.

But more growth is on the horizon. Celebrity Cruises, another oceangoing CLIA member, will inaugurate upscale river cruises in 2027. And this fall, oceangoing Explora Journeys signed a letter of intent with a Dutch shipyard to build new river vessels. "That's welcome news for our luxury clients who enjoy Explora Journeys' ocean voyages, so they're now asking us for more details," Pavlus says. "Explora says more details are coming soon with reservations opening next year."

More Choices with New Ships by Veteran River Lines: New ships deliver more choices for travelers. Notable this month, Viking will christen seven new river ships in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on October 15, 2026. Shelby Steudle, president, Pavlus Travel & Cruise, will serve as godmother and christen one of those, Viking Fjolvar, a new Seine River vessel.

"Moving forward, at least 25 new river vessels will launch in 2027, a booming year industry-wide for river cruise growth," says Pavlus. "Most of those new ships are from veteran river lines." Those include AmaWaterways, American Cruise Lines, Emerald Cruises, Tauck, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Viking, and others.

Increasing Focus on Wellness and Fitness: "Over the last year or so, we've seen a much stronger focus by our luxury clients to stay well and keep active on vacation," Pavlus says. So, it's a plus that many river vessels carry bicycles or e-bikes onboard, plus the lines' shore excursions often include hiking, biking, or other active adventures.

Onboard, varying by line/ship, guests also might find a fitness center: yoga, Pilates, and fitness classes; a pickleball court; spa or salt therapy rooms; wellness hosts, a pool, and a walking/running track. "Guests who sail on Tauck's luxurious new Harmonie, launching on France's Seine River in 2027, will discover an expanded wellness area, The Retreat, with a fitness center, massage treatment room, and lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows."

Increased Demand for River Cruise and Land Combinations: Increasingly, Pavlus' customers are asking to combine a river cruise with a land trip for a more robust, lengthier vacation. "For instance, we recently planned a trip for clients who wished to pair their Douro River cruise with more time in Lisbon plus an in-depth Portugal land experience," Pavlus explains.

The lines are clearly seeing this emerging trend as well. Coming in 2027, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and sister brand Luxury Gold will launch a new "Cruise & Tour" collection, while Avalon Waterways and sister brand Globus will also offer new cruise-and-tour itineraries next year.

Big-Ship Cruisers and New-to-Cruise Guests Navigate to Smaller Ships: First-time cruisers often begin by sailing on a big-ship ocean cruise and continue sailing on large ships for subsequent vacations, "Over time, though, we're now seeing many big-ship cruisers as well as 'new to cruise' consumers asking our personal travel planners about river cruises," he notes.

"People are enticed by the thought of a more intimate, personalized cruise experience with luxury touches and without the crowds," Pavlus emphasizes. Most notably, river ships sail directly into the heart of a region or country."

New Itinerary Choices That Fuel Demand: Consumers have an abundance of new, exotic, unique, luxurious, creative, or themed river itineraries to choose from. On the exotic side, AmaWaterways launched new voyages along Colombia's Magdalena River in 2025, and in 2027, Viking will begin cruising along India's Brahmaputra River."

New itinerary choices are highly creative too. Some river lines have even combined multiple voyages on different rivers into a World Cruise-like itinerary, and themed cruises are prolific. So, pick your passion. Foodie-minded guests might sip and savor on a Scenic culinary cruise, while historic buffs might check out a Mark Twain-themed cruise on American Cruise Lines, to name just a few.

Looking Ahead

Moving forward trend-wise, one factor is certain. "River cruising is a more culturally immersive, experiential, luxurious, and often active vacation than even just a decade or so ago," says Pavlus. "This definitely isn't your great grandma's river cruise, and we truly can't wait to see what's next from the river lines."

For more information, contact Pavlus Travel & Cruise at 800-528-9300 (U.S. and Canada) or 08000288558 (United Kingdom), or visit https://pavlus.com.

About Pavlus Travel & Cruise, Inc.

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Pavlus Travel & Cruise is one of America's largest independently owned luxury travel agencies and the Number 1 Tauck seller worldwide for more than 20 consecutive years. Representing Viking, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Tauck, and more than 90 other luxury cruise and tour partners, Pavlus is known for high-quality service and for charging no service fees. The agency is led by Founder and CEO Craig Pavlus, a travel industry veteran of more than 55 years and recipient of the Travel Weekly Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn more at https://pavlus.com or call 800-528-9300 (U.S. and Canada) or 08000288558 (United Kingdom).

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NLP of North Texas plans Oct. 24 opening of The Vistas at Clear Creek as county population rises 9.8% from its 2020 estimates base

SAINT JO, Texas, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As population growth and elevated rural land values continue to shape North Texas, NLP of North Texas, an affiliate of National Land Partners, announced plans to open The Vistas at Clear Creek, a new large-acreage community near Saint Jo in Montague County. The community will open Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with a limited release of 10- to 12-acre homesites. To schedule a private tour or priority sales appointment, call 877-333-8830.

U.S. Census Bureau estimates show Montague County reached 21,966 residents on July 1, 2025, up 9.8% from the April 1, 2020, estimates base. In the second quarter of 2026, The Texas Real Estate Research Center reported that statewide rural land prices were 3.27% higher than a year earlier, with a five-year annualized growth rate of 8.17%.

The Vistas at Clear Creek reflects several priorities that have become increasingly important to rural property buyers. Each homesite offers road frontage and its own private gated entrance. Electric service and high-speed internet are available, and buyers may purchase now and build later with no required construction timeline and may select their own builder. The community will not have a Property Owners Association.

The property includes a mix of open pastureland, mature trees and long-range views, along with abundant deer and wild turkey. Saint Jo's shopping, dining, medical care and everyday services are nearby, while Dallas is approximately one hour away and Fort Worth is about 1.5 hours away.

"The profile of the rural buyer has changed," said Ryan Fitzhugh, property manager for The Vistas at Clear Creek. "Acreage and privacy remain important, but reliable internet, access to daily services and flexibility around when and how to build now carry far more weight in the decision. The Vistas at Clear Creek was planned around that combination."

Grand Opening Details

The Vistas at Clear Creek grand opening will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. A limited number of homesites will be included in the initial release. Private property tours and priority appointments are available in advance.

- 10-plus-acre homesites with no POA from $149,900

- 10-plus-acre homesites with a barndominium shell from $184,900

To schedule a private tour or priority sales appointment, call 877-333-8830.

Location and Community Highlights

- Approximately two minutes from Saint Jo

- Close to local shopping, dining, medical care and everyday essentials

- Approximately one hour from Dallas and 1.5 hours from Fort Worth

- Private gated entrance on every homesite

- Road frontage, electric service and high-speed internet available

- Open pastureland, mature trees, long-range views and abundant wildlife

- Build now or later with no required construction timeline and choose your own builder

About The Vistas at Clear Creek

The Vistas at Clear Creek is a new private large-acreage community near Saint Jo, Texas. The community offers 10- to 12-acre homesites with road frontage, private gated entrances, electric service, high-speed internet and no Property Owners Association. The property combines North Texas pastureland, mature trees, long-range views and abundant wildlife with convenient access to Saint Jo, Dallas and Fort Worth.

For more information, visit ClearCreekTX.com.

About NLP of North Texas

NLP of North Texas, an affiliate of National Land Partners, specializes in developing thoughtfully planned acreage communities throughout North Texas. Backed by more than six decades of land experience, the company helps buyers discover exceptional properties through transparent transactions, personalized service and a straightforward land-buying experience.

For more information, visit NLPofNorthTexas.com.

About National Land Partners

National Land Partners is a recreational and residential land development and marketing company with more than 60 years of experience in land acquisition, development and sales. The company and its affiliates develop and market land opportunities throughout the United States with an emphasis on natural resources, accessibility and the land-buying experience.

For more information, visit NationalLandPartners.com.

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Melissa Robinson

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Phone: (413) 458-5220

Sources

1. U.S. Census Bureau, "QuickFacts: Montague County, Texas." Montague County's population was estimated at 21,966 as of July 1, 2025, up 9.8% from the April 1, 2020 estimates base. View source

2. Texas Real Estate Research Center, "Texas Rural Land Markets: Second Quarter 2026." Statewide rural land prices up 3.27% year over year, with five-year annualized growth of 8.17%. View source

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Novelis Produces First Coil at Greenfield Aluminum Rolling and Recycling Plant in Alabama

Milestone advances one of the largest new U.S. aluminum manufacturing investments in decades toward commercial shipments in 2027

BAY MINETTE, Ala., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has produced the first coil on the cold mill at its $5 billion aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette.

"Producing the first coil on the cold mill is an important step in commissioning Bay Minette and increasing the supply of rolled aluminum in the United States," said Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Novelis. "With the North American market being capacity constrained, this investment will help Novelis meet long-term market demand, strengthen our U.S. manufacturing footprint and increase the use of recycled content in our products."

Bay Minette is the first fully integrated aluminum recycling and rolling plant to be built in the United States in more than 40 years. When fully operational, the facility will add 600 kilotonnes of annual rolled aluminum capacity to serve beverage packaging, automotive and specialty product markets. The plant also includes a recycling center that will be capable of processing more than 15 billion used beverage cans annually.

All assets at Bay Minette required to commence commercial shipments are currently in the commissioning process. Novelis is working toward customer qualification and commercial shipments, which are on track to begin in the second quarter of 2027.

The highly advanced facility is expected to create up to 1,000 new jobs once fully operational.

About Novelis

Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together. We are a global leader in the production of innovative aluminum products and solutions and the world's largest recycler of aluminum. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of low-carbon, sustainable aluminum solutions and to achieve a fully circular economy by partnering with our suppliers, as well as our customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis had net sales of $18.4 billion in fiscal year 2026. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai. For more information, visit novelis.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this news release that describe Novelis' intentions, expectations, beliefs or predictions may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by, or including the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," or similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include statements that: the Bay Minette investment will help meet long-term demand, the facility will add 600 kilotonnes of annual rolled aluminum capacity when fully operational, customer qualifications and commercial shipments are expected in the second quarter of 2027, and the facility is expected to create up to 1,000 new jobs. Novelis cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty. Novelis does not intend and disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important risk factors which could impact outcomes are included under the caption "Risk Factors" in Novelis' Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, and as the same may be updated from time to time in Novelis' quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or in other reports which we from time to time file with the SEC.

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Warehouse Expansion Supports Data Centers, Exhaust, Waterworks, and HVAC Markets

TUALATIN, Ore., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- API International has completed a major expansion of its Greenfield, Indiana, warehouse, increasing its Midwest warehouse capacity by 75%, positioning inventory closer to major East Coast infrastructure markets, and reducing typical delivery times from as many as seven business days to as few as one business day.

The expansion, which began following city approval in July 2025, was completed in July 2026. The company expanded its existing facility to support rising demand for industrial piping components across the eastern and southern United States.

With the project complete, API International has increased its company-wide warehouse and manufacturing capacity by 20%.

The expansion strengthens the company's Midwest distribution capabilities and positions inventory closer to major East Coast infrastructure markets.

To learn more about the industrial products and pipe fittings that API International supports, visit their website.

Faster Regional Deliveries For Industrial Parts

The expansion was driven by one core objective: improving customer service through faster delivery and greater product availability.

Previously, many shipments to eastern customers originated from API International's headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon, resulting in transit times of six to seven business days. Now, with increased inventory positioned in Indiana, delivery times to the East Coast and Southern states are reduced to approximately one to three business days. In other words, the company has cut typical shipment times from 6–7 days down to just 1–3 days, helping customers receive critical products in half the time.

"API International is all about servicing and supporting our customers at any given time," said Abdi Afghan, VP of Operations at API International. "Customers can count on us to provide quality parts, dependable availability, and products that meet or exceed specifications."

The Greenfield facility now features new racking systems capable of storing 60–70 additional containers of product within the expansion area, along with two new forklifts to support increased throughput and operational output. This added capacity means greater in-stock inventory of key products, reducing the risk of stock-outs and backorders. Customers can rely on faster access to what they need, when they need it, even as demand continues to grow.

Supporting Growing Eastern Market Demand

The Midwest expansion aligns with rising demand in silencer manufacturing, data center infrastructure, exhaust systems, waterworks, and HVAC markets, particularly throughout the eastern United States. The company has also expanded its eastern sales presence to support continued regional growth.

"API International sees this expansion as critical to supporting our growing customer needs," said Ric Henderson, VP of Sales at API International. "It allows us to meet our customer base with shorter lead times, better availability, and improved responsiveness to customer demand."

Beyond shipping speed, the Indiana location strengthens regional quality control support. Customers in the South and East now benefit from dedicated QC resources closer to their operations, reducing the need to route potential issues back to Oregon.

Increased Staffing and Operational Support

The expansion increases job capacity at the Greenfield facility by 50%. The company has added a new Warehouse & Facility Supervisor, a Warehouse Operations Lead, and dedicated quality control support, mirroring the QC structure at its Tualatin location.

The facility supports API International's primary AWWA C207/C228, ANSI/ASME B16.5/B16.47 flange product lines, as well as OEM fittings and custom-fabricated industrial pipe components.

Long-Term Growth Plan

The Greenfield expansion is part of API International's broader manufacturing, logistics, and distribution strategy. The company plans to continue investing in warehouse capacity and manufacturing infrastructure, with additional U.S. stocking and production locations under consideration.

This investment positions the company to support continued growth across the Eastern and Southern United States for years to come.

About API International, Inc.

API International keeps America's infrastructure flowing by providing precision-engineered flanges, expansion joints, valve accessories, pipe fittings, and custom-fabricated parts that solve critical challenges for OEM Contracted Products, Waterworks, Exhaust, Energy and Power Generation, HVAC, Marine, Mining, Lumber, and Agriculture industries.

With 47+ years of manufacturing and pipe fittings experience, API International serves more than 1,500 customers across all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. The company ships over 2.2 million products annually and maintains a 98% on-time delivery rate. Multiple warehouse locations and an in-house Machine Shop allow API International to modify stock items or produce custom components tailored to precise specifications.

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Silver Point Leads $650 Million Financing Supporting the Acquisition of C&D Trojan by Stryten Energy

GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silver Point Capital, a global leader in credit investing, today announced that its Direct Lending business has led a $650 million term loan financing supporting the acquisition of C&D Technologies, Inc. and Trojan Battery Company, LLC ("C&D Trojan") by Stryten Energy LLC ("Stryten"). Silver Point led the syndication of the financing to existing and new lenders.

Silver Point believes this combination creates a leading battery manufacturing platform serving transportation, industrial, essential power, critical infrastructure and military applications. Following the acquisition, the combined company operates 18 battery manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, Mexico and China.

"Silver Point is pleased to continue our partnership with Stryten and Atlas Holdings by leading this financing," said Anthony DiNello, Head of Direct Lending at Silver Point Capital. "This combination creates one of North America's most comprehensive battery manufacturing and energy storage portfolios, and we are proud to provide a customized solution that supports the combined company's next chapter of growth and enhances its ability to serve customers across critical markets."

Silver Point has served as a lender to Stryten since leading its $400 million financing in 2024.

Stryten is a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings, and C&D Trojan was a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners. Stryten completed the acquisition on October 1, 2026.

About Stryten Energy

Stryten Energy helps solve the world's most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten partners with some of the world's most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Its stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.

About C&D Trojan

C&D Technologies, Inc. and Trojan Battery Company design and manufacture stationary and specialty motive batteries. C&D Technologies' stationary batteries are used primarily for standby power applications in the data center, telecom, utilities, cable, broadband, government, renewable energy, and other mission-critical sectors. C&D Trojan also manufactures specialty motive products under the iconic Trojan brand to power golf carts, low-speed electric vehicles, aerial lifts, floorcare machines, RVs and boats. C&D Technologies, Inc. and Trojan Battery Company have more than 200 years of combined innovation and leadership in deep-cycle battery technology. Headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, C&D Trojan operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, and China, as well as advanced research and development facilities in the United States, and offices throughout Europe and Asia.

About Silver Point

Silver Point is a leading global credit investing firm founded in 2002. With a dedicated team of over 400 employees, Silver Point oversees $51 billion in investable assets across a comprehensive credit platform that includes public and private investment strategies. Silver Point's Direct Lending business works in close partnership with both private equity-backed and sponsor-less borrowers, with a flexible mandate designed to allow clients to execute on M&A, refinancings and growth capital, among a range of transaction types. Silver Point's Direct Lending business manages over $18 billion in investable assets. For more information, please visit www.silverpointcapital.com.

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ARM & HAMMER™ BAKING SODA ROCKET DAY BLASTS OFF FOR YEAR THREE, INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS

Annual nationwide educational celebration returns October 8 with hands-on science, baking soda rocket launches and real-world STEAM inspiration for students across the country

EWING TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda will celebrate its third annual Baking Soda Rocket Day on October 8, bringing students together for a nationwide celebration of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning, exploration and discovery. Since launching in 2024, Baking Soda Rocket Day has reached more than 200,000 students nationwide, using the power of a simple baking soda rocket to spark big questions and show young learners how exciting and accessible STEAM can be.

This year, Baking Soda Rocket Day will once again bring STEAM directly to students through in-person experiences, classroom resources and baking soda rocket launches across the country. At flagship events in Chicago and Houston, students will hear from leaders across science, engineering and other STEAM fields, including Emily Calandrelli (@TheSpaceGal) and representatives from Space Center Houston and LEGOLAND®, connecting classroom learning to real-world career possibilities. And through a continued partnership with Club for the Future™, students will have the opportunity to take their imagination beyond the classroom by creating messages that will travel to space aboard a future Blue Origin New Glenn mission.

"Curiosity is where innovation begins, and Baking Soda Rocket Day is about giving students the opportunity to see just how far that curiosity can take them," said Stacey Ramstedt, Chief Marketing Officer at Church & Dwight. "ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda has been part of families' everyday lives for generations, and we're proud to use that familiarity to make STEAM learning feel engaging and full of possibility. Having reached more than 200,000 students since launching this program, we're continuing to build on that impact and help inspire the thinkers, creators and problem-solvers of tomorrow."

Bringing Real-World STEAM Careers to the Classroom

This year's flagship celebrations will bring students face-to-face with leaders who have turned their own dreams into extraordinary careers, helping young learners see the possibilities that can begin with an interest in STEAM.

In Chicago, aerospace engineer, best-selling author, Emmy-nominated television host and the 100th woman to go to space, Emily Calandrelli (@TheSpaceGal), will return for her third year of Baking Soda Rocket Day, joining students at Chicago's Shoop Academy of Math, Science and Technology for a day of hands-on learning. Calandrelli will lead students through an interactive baking soda rocket experiment, demonstrating the science behind the launch while encouraging them to embrace creativity and experimentation.

"What can happen when you combine a little curiosity, creativity and a box of ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda? You've got the perfect recipe for discovery!" said Calandrelli. "Baking Soda Rocket Day gives students the chance to learn by doing – to experiment, ask questions and see science come to life right in front of them. I hope every student walks away feeling inspired to keep exploring, because you never know where that curiosity might take you."

In Houston, ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda is partnering with Space Center Houston to bring students even closer to the people and careers behind space exploration. As part of the partnership, Michael Baker, retired astronaut and veteran of four space flights, will join students to share firsthand stories from his time in space and highlight the many pathways to a career in the space industry.

"Baking Soda Rocket Day is a great opportunity to show students that a sense of discovery can be the first step toward an incredible career," said Baker. "I hope sharing my experiences helps students see that the possibilities are endless when you stay curious."

A Project Manager and a Master Model Builder from LEGOLAND® California and LEGOLAND® Florida Resorts who worked on the new indoor space-themed rollercoaster, Galacticoaster on both coasts, will join the flagship celebrations in both Chicago and Houston, giving students another look at how STEAM skills translate into unexpected real-world careers. Through interactive conversations with professionals who use creativity, engineering and problem-solving every day, students will learn how an interest in STEAM can open the door to careers that bring imagination and innovation to life.

And the inspiration won't stop with the day's rocket launches. This year, students will have the opportunity to send a piece of their own dreams beyond the classroom – and into space.

Launching Dreams to Space

ARM & HAMMER is once again teaming up with Club for the Future™ to bring its Message to the Stars campaign to Baking Soda Rocket Day. This year, students will create postcards and posters that will fly aboard a future Blue Origin New Glenn mission before being stamped "Flown to Space" and returned to their creators.

"Every piece of art we send to space carries more than a student's message; it carries the possibility that the young person who created it might one day be part of the team launching it there," said Heather Nelson, director, Club for the Future. "Through our partnership with ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda, we're giving students a tangible connection to space exploration and the careers that make it possible for millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. Baking Soda Rocket Day helps us cultivate the explorers who will carry that vision forward."

Launching Curiosity Nationwide

Beyond the flagship events, students and educators across the country can join in on Rocket Day fun with resources designed to make STEAM exploration accessible from any classroom or backyard.

Using ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda and other familiar household materials, students can build and launch their own baking soda bottle rockets while exploring the scientific principles that make them soar.

To learn more about Baking Soda Rocket Day and discover how to get involved, parents and educators can visit BakingSodaRocket.com. ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda is available online and at major retailers nationwide. For product information, visit armandhammer.com.

About ARM & HAMMER™

For more than 170 years, ARM & HAMMER™ continues to provide trusted and hardworking products consumers love. ARM & HAMMER™ has all your needs covered from cleaning and laundry to personal and oral care to pets. For more information, please visit https://www.armandhammer.com.

About Church & Dwight Co. Inc.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) founded in 1846, is the leading U.S. producer of sodium bicarbonate, popularly known as baking soda. The Company manufactures and markets a wide range of personal care, household, and specialty products under recognized brand names such as ARM & HAMMER®, TROJAN®, OXICLEAN®, FIRST RESPONSE®, NAIR®, ORAJEL®, XTRA®, BATISTE®, WATERPIK®, ZICAM®, THERABREATH®, HERO® and TOUCHLAND®. For more information, visit the Company's website.

About Club for the Future

Founded by Blue Origin, Club for the Future is a nonprofit with the mission to inspire and mobilize future generations to pursue careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) for the benefit of Earth. The Club and its partners are doing this through the Postcards to Space program, providing space-focused lessons and events, and activating ambassadors around the world. To date, Club for the Future has engaged with millions of individuals through its programs, initiatives, and collaborations.

Follow @ClubforFuture on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and X, and visit clubforfuture.org.

About Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston's shared purpose is to bring people and space closer together. Over 1.3 million visitors and more than 250,000 students and educators visit each year to connect with the significance of space exploration to pursue a path in STEM or follow along as incredible feats of human spaceflight continue to make new discoveries. Space Center Houston is owned by the Manned Space Flight Education 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and generates an annual $185.5M economic impact to the Greater Houston area. Space Center Houston is the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate, a Certified Autism Center, and is recognized by USA TODAY as a 10Best Science Museum. Learn more at spacecenter.org.

About Club for the Future

Founded by Blue Origin, Club for the Future is a nonprofit with the mission to inspire and mobilize future generations to pursue careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) for the benefit of Earth. The Club and its partners are doing this through the Postcards to Space program, providing space-focused lessons and events, and activating ambassadors around the world. To date, Club for the Future has engaged with millions of individuals through its programs, initiatives, and collaborations.

Follow @ClubforFuture on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and X, and visit clubforfuture.org.

About LEGOLAND Resorts

LEGOLAND® Resorts bring the LEGO® brand to life on an epic scale. Merlin Entertainments – which holds the exclusive rights to the LEGOLAND brand – currently operates 11 parks globally with locations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia – including properties in California, Florida, New York, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany, Dubai, Japan, Malaysia and China. It is realizing the growth potential of these theme parks by expanding them into 'mega-resort' short break destinations, offering guests themed accommodation, second gate attractions (including waterparks) and LEGO themed experiences that are rich in interactive features.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the AI Cybersecurity Market is projected to grow from USD 31.25 billion in 2026 to USD 95.25 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 25.0% during the forecast period.

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AI Cybersecurity Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2022–2031

- 2025 Market Size: USD 22.07 billion

- 2026 Market Size: USD 31.25 billion

- 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 95.25 billion

- CAGR (2026–2031): 25.0%

AI Cybersecurity Market Trends & Insights:

- Agentic security operations are driving demand for AI cybersecurity as organizations adopt autonomous systems capable of performing alert analysis, threat investigation, and response.

- By security function, the OT/IoT & cyber-physical security segment is expected to record the highest CAGR, at 34.2%, during the forecast period.

- By application, the security automation & orchestration segment is expected to grow the fastest, with a CAGR of 36.1%.

- By organization size, SMEs are expected to grow at the fastest rate, with a CAGR of 29.3%.

- North America accounted for the highest share, at 41.7%, of the AI Cybersecurity Market in 2026.

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This significant growth is driven by AI-powered cyber threats, as threat actors increasingly use AI to accelerate phishing, reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, malware development, and intrusion activities. Microsoft reported in 2026 that attackers are embedding AI across the attack lifecycle, increasing the tempo, iteration, precision, and scale of cyberattacks. This evolving threat landscape is compelling organizations to adopt AI-driven detection, threat intelligence, and response technologies capable of identifying and countering machine-speed attacks.

Based on application, the threat detection & anomaly detection segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.

By application, the threat detection & anomaly detection segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period, driven by the growing volume, velocity, and complexity of security telemetry across endpoints, networks, identities, cloud workloads, and applications. AI enables organizations to establish behavioral baselines, identify deviations, correlate signals, and detect previously unknown threats beyond conventional signature-based methods. Increasing adoption of machine learning, behavioral analytics, and AI-powered detection is helping security teams identify suspicious activity earlier while reducing manual analysis and alert fatigue. Microsoft highlights the use of AI, high-quality telemetry, and behavior-based detection to identify risks earlier, while Cisco emphasizes AI-driven anomaly detection across large security datasets. These capabilities are strengthening demand for AI-enabled threat detection across enterprise cybersecurity environments.

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By organization size, the SMEs segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The SMEs segment is expected to register the highest CAGR, driven by increasing cyber risks, limited in-house security expertise, and growing availability of affordable, cloud-based AI security solutions. Small organizations face greater cybersecurity capability gaps, with 46% reporting insufficient cybersecurity skills compared with 29% of large organizations, according to the World Economic Forum. AI-enabled security tools can help SMEs automate threat detection, anomaly identification, alert analysis, and response without requiring large security teams. The expansion of managed security services and AI-powered security platforms is further lowering technical and operational barriers, enabling SMEs to access capabilities previously associated with larger enterprises. As AI adoption becomes more accessible and cyber threats increasingly target smaller organizations, demand for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions among SMEs is expected to accelerate.

By region, North America is estimated to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

North America is expected to account for the largest share of the AI Cybersecurity Market during the forecast period, supported by the presence of major cybersecurity vendors, hyperscale cloud providers, advanced digital infrastructure, and strong enterprise adoption of AI. The US is seeing increasing investment in AI-enabled cyber defense, with federal initiatives promoting access to AI-powered cybersecurity tools for government agencies, state and local authorities, and critical infrastructure operators. Organizations across BFSI, healthcare, government, technology, and critical infrastructure are increasingly applying AI to threat detection, vulnerability identification, security analytics, and automated response. NIST is also advancing guidance around AI-enabled cyber defense, while US cybersecurity agencies are applying AI to vulnerability discovery and defensive operations. Canada is similarly strengthening AI-enabled cyber resilience as organizations respond to increasingly sophisticated AI-enhanced threats. These developments, combined with sustained investments in cloud security, threat intelligence, automation, and AI innovation, are supporting North America's position as a major hub for AI-enabled cybersecurity adoption and commercialization.

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Top Companies in AI Cybersecurity Market:

The Top Companies in AI Cybersecurity Market are Microsoft (US), Palo Alto Networks (US), CrowdStrike (US), Cisco (US), Fortinet (US), Proofpoint (US), Darktrace (UK), Check Point (Israel), Trend Micro (Japan), Google (US), Zscaler (US), IBM (US), SentinelOne (US), Sophos (UK), Trellix (US), Abnormal AI (US), Arctic Wolf (US), ReliaQuest (US), Exabeam (US), Vectra AI (US), Cyera (US), Varonis (US), Recorded Future (US), Armis (US), Torq (US), Huntress (US), Dropzone AI (US), Anvilogic (US), Silverfort (US), Sublime Security (US), and Horizon3.ai (US).

AI Cybersecurity Market - Investment & funding +Merger & Acquisition

Investment Funding Context

The AI Cybersecurity Market is attracting substantial investment as vendors expand AI-powered threat detection, security operations, autonomous investigation, and automated response capabilities. Cyera raised USD 400 million in Series F funding in January 2026, bringing total funding above USD 1.7 billion, to expand its AI-native data security platform globally. Torq secured USD 140 million in Series D funding in January 2026, reaching a USD 1.2 billion valuation, to scale its agentic AI security operations platform. Dropzone AI raised USD 37 million in Series B funding in July 2025 to accelerate development of autonomous AI SOC agents and expand its global presence. ReliaQuest raised more than USD 500 million in March 2025 at a USD 3.4 billion valuation to support innovation in agentic AI-driven cybersecurity automation and international expansion. Abnormal AI previously raised USD 250 million in Series D funding, supporting expansion of its AI-native cybersecurity platform.

Revenue Shift Context

The AI Cybersecurity Market is shifting from standalone AI-assisted tools toward integrated platforms embedding AI across threat detection, security analytics, investigation, threat intelligence, and automated response. Enterprise spending is increasing as organizations operationalize AI across security environments, driving demand for behavioral analytics, intelligent alert prioritization, autonomous investigation, and machine-speed response. Agentic AI is accelerating this transition by enabling multi-step threat hunting, triage, investigation, and remediation with limited analyst intervention. Vendors are monetizing AI through unified security platforms, AI-native SOC capabilities, managed security services, and autonomous agents, expanding revenue opportunities across enterprise cybersecurity. Recent developments from Arctic Wolf, ReliaQuest, Torq, and Dropzone AI reinforce this shift.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions in the AI Cybersecurity Market are increasingly focused on strengthening AI-driven security operations, cloud security, security data management, autonomous detection and response, and agentic cybersecurity capabilities. Recent transactions involving Palo Alto Networks, Google, and CrowdStrike highlight growing consolidation as cybersecurity providers expand their portfolios to support AI-enabled, machine-speed threat detection, investigation, and response across enterprise environments.

AI CYBERSECURITY MARKET: MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, JANUARY 2024–SEPTEMBER 2026

Company Revenue Share Details

The AI Cybersecurity Market is highly competitive, with leading technology and cybersecurity providers offering broad portfolios across AI-driven threat detection, security analytics, endpoint and network protection, threat intelligence, security operations, automated investigation, and incident response. The competitive landscape is led by Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Cisco, and Fortinet, supported by their extensive cybersecurity platforms and growing integration of AI, machine learning, generative AI, and agentic capabilities across security operations. Proofpoint, Darktrace, Check Point, Trend Micro, and Google further strengthen the market through AI-powered email and endpoint security, threat detection, cloud security, threat intelligence, security analytics, and automated response.