ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers of the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival will rollout CIRCUS IN THE CITY tonight as the first-ever large-scale collection of outdoor circus performances in the Western New York, transforming downtown Rochester into a 'mini-Montreal' with eight circus companies. The event is FREE and takes place at Parcel 5 (5 – 10 p.m.) and Gibbs Street (5 – 9 p.m.) on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. The festival runs through September 26.

Montreal is widely recognized as the world's circus capital, a title earned through its world-class troupes, year-round circus culture, and global influence on contemporary circus arts. Rochester Fringe will feature some of the best circus artists from across North America, including the acclaimed modern circus artists Flip Fabrique from Quebec, Canada and Aloft based in Chicago, IL, as well as Circus EVO, Big Teeth Collective, 3AM Theatre, Roc City Circus, The Rochester Juggling Club and FreezeFrame!, with special performances by LA-based Versa Style street dance artists.

"People will be amazed at what these contemporary circus artists are creating and performing at Fringe," said Erica Fee, CEO & Festival Producer of the non-for-profit Fringe organization. "It's daring and thrilling and incredibly skilled, and would not be possible without the support of Empire State Development and I LOVE NY."

Empire State Development is the New York State agency responsible for promoting tourism, attracting investment, and supporting economic growth. One of its flagship programs is I LOVE NY, which markets the state's attractions, events, and travel opportunities to domestic and international audiences.

Rochester Fringe has become one of the largest, most successful, and most prominent fringe festivals in the nation, the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festivals in New York State, and one of the region's most anticipated festivals each year. In addition to CIRCUS IN THE CITY events this weekend, the 2026 Fringe will feature 715 performances of 297 productions at 45 venue locations in just 12 days, including returning favorites, festival debuts and major U.S. premieres of Children's, Comedy, Dance, Multidisciplinary & Circus, Music, Spoken Word, Theatre, and Visual Arts & Film.

CIRCUS IN THE CITY at Fringe includes an all-star lineup of performances, including: the world-renowned artists from FLIP Fabrique direct from Quebec City, performing their contemporary circus show SUMMER BREAK. Audiences will enjoy an acrobatic feat where six artists explore eight ordinary ladders to build towers, cranes and bridges with THE PIECES by Aloft. Big Teeth Collective presents the physical theater piece, FLOTSAM & JETSAM, which includes a duo trapeze act with partner acrobatics on an outdoor swinging trapeze rig. Circus EVO will offer LOST TO ME with a Chinese pole performance and live musicians, and festival-goers can enjoy 3AM Theatre as they bring unforgettable performances of hand balancing, contortion archery, acro juggling, tightwire, and original music. Highly skilled pop-up performances by Versa Style will include high energy Whacking, Popping and House.

The main events will be supported by local circus performers from Roc City Circus, Rochester Juggling Club and FreezeFrame! CIRCUS IN THE CITY will include free outdoor events, circus arts, street theater, and food and beverages from onsite food trucks and Fringe bars.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | CIRCUS IN THE CITY

Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19

Parcel 5 | 285 E. Main Street | 5 – 10 p.m. | All ages | FREE

5:15 – 5:45 p.m.—FLOTSAM & JETSAM by BIG TEETH COLLECTIVE

5:45 - 6:00 p.m.—VERSA STYLE STREET DANCE COMPANY (pop-up performances)

6:00 – 6:45 p.m.—THE PIECES by ALOFT

6:45 – 7:00 p.m.—LOST TO ME by CIRCUS EVO

7:00 – 7:30 p.m.—SUMMER BREAK by FLIP FABRIQUE

7:30 – 8:00 p.m.—FLOTSAM & JETSAM by BIG TEETH COLLECTIVE

8:00 – 8:45 p.m.—THE PIECES by ALOFT

8:45 – 9:00 p.m.—LOST TO ME by CIRCUS EVO

9:00 – 9:30 p.m.—SUMMER BREAK by FLIP FABRIQUE

Gibbs Street | between Main and East Streets | 5 – 9 p.m. | All ages | FREE

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.—JUGGLE JAM by ROCHESTER JUGGLING CLUB

5:15 – 5:35 p.m.—3AM THEATRE

6:00 – 6:30 p.m.—FREEZE FRAME: A JUGGLING EXPERIENCE!

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.—ROC CITY CIRCUS ON GIBBS STREET

7:00 – 7:20 p.m.—3AM THEATRE

The ESL Rochester Fringe is the only Fringe Festival in the world that offers such spectacular, large-scale, free public programming. The allure of the public spectacle draws thousands of people to downtown Rochester each Fringe season. Outdoor arts have been found to consistently attract an audience that is representative of the population as a whole, as they are attracted by the social experience as well as the lack of barriers to experiencing the arts. Fringe also drives economic impact and economic activity in the city through patronship of local businesses, such as restaurants, parking garages, coffee shops, hotels and theaters.

The Fringe takes place September 15 – 26. CIRCUS IN THE CITY EVENTS on September 18 & 19 are FREE. For tickets to all other ticketed shows, they are available online at rochesterfringe.com, via phone at (585) 957-9837 (additional phone fees apply), via the Rochester Fringe Festival App, which is available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, in person at the Justin L. Vigdor Fringe Box Office at One Fringe Place (corner of Main & Gibbs Streets), and at the doors of all venues one hour before curtain. For more information, visit rochesterfringe.com.

Circus in the City is supported through a Market New York grant awarded by Empire State Development and I LOVE NY, New York State's Division of Tourism.

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ABOUT THE ESL ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL:

The 12-day ESL Rochester Fringe Festival is one of the nation's largest fringe festivals and has been recognized by the New York Times as "one of the country's more prominent multidisciplinary events." It is also New York State's largest performing arts festival and the current winner, three years running, of CITY Magazine's Best of Rochester Award for Best Arts Event. This year, the Fringe celebrates its 15th season. Nearly a million people have attended more than 7,000 performances and events at the Fringe since its inception in 2012. The non-profit organization's mission is to offer platforms for artists, new audiences for venues, and unparalleled public access to incredible art. It strives to be diverse and inclusive, as well as to stimulate downtown Rochester culturally and economically. The Fringe showcases the work of regional, national, and international artists from emerging to superstar. Audiences at Fringe also have the rare opportunity to attend a performance at the Spiegeltent, which is one of the most unique performing arts venues in the world.

ABOUT ESL:

With more than 100 years of locally owned history, ESL Federal Credit Union serves as a full-service financial institution to more than 465,000 members and 18,800 businesses. Founded in 1920, the company provides personal banking, business banking, mortgage services and wealth management services through its locally based 33-branch network; telephone, mobile and online banking; and live chat center. The Rochester-based financial institution employs more than 1,000 people in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region and holds more than $10.8 billion in assets. Since 1996, ESL has paid out 30 consecutive years of Owners' Dividends to its members totaling more than $350 million. Since the creation of its Community Impact initiative in 2018, ESL has reinvested more than $182 million in grants throughout the community. The company has appeared on Great Place to Work® lists since 2010. ESL Federal Credit Union is headquartered at 225 Chestnut Street, in Rochester, and can be found online at www.esl.org.

ESL ROCHESTER FRINGE SPONSORS:

ESL, I LOVE NY; Ames Amzalak Memorial Trust; Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation; Rochester Area Community Foundation; 7Crest Financial Partners; Dr. Dawn F. Lipson; Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation; New York State Council on the Arts; National Endowment for the Arts, City of Rochester; Monroe County; University of Rochester; RIT; Mary Mulligan Trust; Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation; Louis S. and Molly B. Wolk Foundation; Konar Enterprises; Golisano Foundation; The Rubens Family Foundation; Constellation Brands; Mi Campo Tequila; Lake Beverage; The Inn on Broadway; Hyatt Regency Rochester; Nazareth University; St. John Fisher University; Monroe Community College; The Pike Company; Hamilton A/V; Wilkins RV; McCarthy Tents & Events; Broccolo Tree & Lawn Care; Aspire Transformation Services; CSL Plasma; Liccardi Radio Services; Finger Lakes Distilling; Visit Rochester; University of Rochester Medicine Orthopedics & Physical Performance; The Spindler Family Foundation; The Harley School; Wegmans; City Blue Imaging; Canandaigua National Bank; Yelp!; AdHouse Productions, Walk Up Advertising, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC and House of Guitars.

2026 FRINGE VENUES:

Aerial Arts of Rochester, Austin Steward Plaza, Biltmore Bar & Lounge, Blackfriars Theatre, Bop Shop Records, Centerstage Theatre at the JCC, Central Library of Rochester, Century Club at the Strathallan, Downtown United Presbyterian Church, Delmonico and Dugdale, Eastman School of Music, The Focus Theater, Garth Fagan Dance Studio, Genesee Valley Park, George Eastman Museum, Gibbs Street, The Harley School, The Hochstein School, Java's, Joseph Ave Arts and Culture Alliance at the Lincoln Library, Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre, La Marketa at the International Plaza, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Memorial Art Gallery, Mt.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Cosmetic Pigments Market is expected to reach USD 1.19 billion by 2031 from USD 0.80 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period.

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Cosmetic Pigments Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2022-2031

- 2026 Market Size: USD 0.80 billion

- 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 1.19 billion

- CAGR (2026-2031): 8.2%

Cosmetic Pigments Market Trends & Insights:

- The global cosmetic pigments market is witnessing strong growth, driven by increasing demand for color cosmetics, expanding beauty and personal care industries, and growing adoption of innovative cosmetic formulations across facial makeup, eye makeup, lip products, and nail cosmetics. Asia Pacific is the largest regional market, supported by rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, expanding cosmetics manufacturing activities, and increasing demand for color cosmetics across China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. North America holds the second-largest share, supported by premium beauty products, product innovation, established cosmetics manufacturers, and growing demand for high-performance and specialty pigments. Europe is supported by demand for premium, sustainable, natural, and high-quality cosmetic formulations across established beauty and personal care markets. Meanwhile, South America and the Middle East & Africa are experiencing growing demand, driven by increasing beauty-product consumption, urbanization, rising disposable incomes, expanding retail and e-commerce channels, and growing adoption of cosmetics across emerging markets.

- The Asia Pacific cosmetic pigments market accounted for 43% of the global market in 2026, driven by rapid growth in the cosmetics and personal care industry, expanding manufacturing activities, rising disposable incomes, and increasing demand for color cosmetics across the region. The region's growing consumption of cosmetic products across facial makeup, eye makeup, lip products, nail products, hair color products, and skincare & personal care applications is further supporting market growth.

- By composition, the organic pigments segment is projected to register the CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period.

- By type, the special-effect pigments segment accounted for 34% of the overall market in 2026, owing to their ability to provide unique optical effects, enhanced visual appeal, and differentiated finishes across a wide range of cosmetic products.

- By application, the facial makeup segment accounted for the largest share of the overall market in 2026, owing to its widespread adoption in foundations, concealers, blushes, bronzers, and other facial cosmetic products. The market is supported by increasing consumer demand for diverse shades, enhanced coverage, and innovative makeup formulations.

- Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, DIC Corporation, and Sensient Cosmetic Technologies were identified as some of the star players in the cosmetic pigments market, given their strong market presence, extensive product portfolios, and broad application footprint.

- Kobo Products, Kuncai Pigments, and Koel Colours Private Limited, among others, have distinguished themselves among emerging players and SMEs by establishing strong footholds in specialized pigment applications, underscoring their potential as emerging market leaders.

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The market for cosmetic pigments is growing because of the demand for new and efficient products and formulation performance improvement in the areas of cosmetics and personal care, including face, eye, lips, nail, hair color, and skincare products. Cosmetic pigments offer bright colors, extra coverage, lasting colors, and some special effects. Consumers are spending more on beauty products, which is increasing market development. Premium and color cosmetics are expanding, and customers are looking for different colors of products. New pigment technologies are being developed that allow for the creation of cosmetic pigments that give color with very high concentration, dispersion that's much improved, excellent formulation compatibility, durable performance, and predictable outcomes regardless of the condition of the formulation to which they are exposed. These advancements are positioning advanced pigments as a must-have ingredient of contemporary makeup and skin care formulations.

The organic pigments segment is expected to be the fastest-growing composition during the forecast period.

Organic pigments are expected to be the fastest-growing composition in the cosmetic pigments industry, primarily due to their bright colors, intensive hue, wide-color palette, and ability to be used in innovative cosmetic formulation. These pigments have become indispensable in cosmetics like facial paints, eye makeup, lipsticks, nail polish, and hair color. Organic pigments are available in many shades, and they are suitable for the creation of new color cosmetic formulations.

The nano pigments segment is expected to be the fastest-growing type during the forecast period.

During the forecast period, nano pigments are expected to be the fastest-growing type in the cosmetic pigments market. This high growth is attributed to their ability to deliver the desired effect through a very finely pulverized product. The color performance is much better, and the pigments can be distributed evenly without clumping. They are compatible with complex cosmetic formulas. The nano size of these pigments allows for better dispersion of the color and the enhancement of the formulation performance in different cosmetic products. They are commonly used in face makeup, eye makeup, lipsticks skincare products, and other personal care products. The expansion of the cosmetics market and the demand for beauty products with enhanced properties are increasing the use of nano pigments by cosmetic formulators. Also, their versatility in providing uniform coloration, achieving perfect finishes, and enabling the development of various cosmetic products textures helps in the growing popularity of nano pigments.

Lip makeup is expected to be the fastest-growing application during the forecast period.

Lip makeup is expected to be the fastest-growing application in the cosmetic pigments market, due to rising consumer interest in lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, and various creative lip color items. The demand for different colors, luxury lip cosmetics, and modern cosmetic compositions continues to strengthen the need for high-performance pigments. Also, as more consumers are drawn to beauty personalization, these pigments are used on a widely in lip makeup products.

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Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period.

The cosmetic pigments market in Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest growth between 2026 and 2031. The high demand for cosmetic pigments in Asia Pacific is driven mainly by rapid urbanization, a rise in disposable income, expanding cosmetics manufacturing, and an increase in customer spending on beauty and care products. China, India, Japan, South Korea, and other Southeast Asian countries create a significant demand for cosmetic pigments.

Asia Pacific is witnessing a tremendous rise in the consumption of beauty and personal care products, expansion of cosmetics manufacturing companies, and rising consumer interest in innovative cosmetic products. Countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea are making significant investments in cosmetics manufacturing, product innovation, digital commerce, and beauty retail infrastructure. At the same time, consumer spending on products like facial makeup, eye makeup, and lip & nail products is rising in these countries. The demand for advanced, higher-performance natural and specialty pigments across various cosmetic formulations is also promoting the use of new cosmetic pigment technologies in Asia Pacific.

Key Players

Leading players in the cosmetic pigments companies include Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (India), DIC Corporation (Japan), Sensient Cosmetic Technologies (US), Global New Material International Holdings Limited (China), ALTANA (Germany), Kobo Products (US), Kuncai Pigments (China), LANXESS (Germany), Geotech International (India), Neelikon Food Dyes and Chemicals Limited (India), and Vibrantz (US) Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (India), DIC Corporation (Japan), Sensient Cosmetic Technologies (US), Global New Material International Holdings Limited (China), ALTANA (Germany), Kobo Products (US), Kuncai Pigments (China), LANXESS (Germany), Geotech International (India), Neelikon Food Dyes and Chemicals Limited (India), and Vibrantz (US), among others.

Investment Funding

Investment funding in the cosmetic pigments market is growing, helping plant‑based pigment technologies. In April 2024, the UK‑based Sparxell raised USD 3.2 million from seed investment, grants, and awards. This investment helped with product development, pilot‑scale manufacturing, distributor trials, and sales in cosmetics and other uses. In January 2026, Denmark‑based Octarine Bio raised USD 5.8 million in more Series A investment to grow its fermented pigment system for care, food, and textiles. These investments show that investors are more interested in bio‑based and next‑generation pigment technologies.

Revenue Shift

Revenue in the cosmetic pigments market is moving away from cheap pigments toward more valuable specialty and performance‑oriented pigment solutions.

mAbxience and Sandoz Sign a Collaboration Agreement to Advance Biosimilar Access Worldwide

- mAbxience and Sandoz have entered into a collaboration agreement combining mAbxience's development and manufacturing expertise with Sandoz's global commercial capabilities for a proposed emicizumab biosimilar candidate.

- Emicizumab biosimilar expands mAbxience's pipeline into haemophilia A and strengthens its presence in rare diseases.

- The agreement is consistent with mAbxience's strategy of broadening patient access to high-quality biologic medicines through selected partnerships in global markets.

MADRID, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- mAbxience, a majority-owned company of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (XETR: FRE) (OTCM: FSNUY) with partial ownership from Insud Pharma; and Sandoz (SIX: SDZ) (OTCQX: SDZNY), the global leader in affordable medicines, today announced a licensing, development, manufacturing and commercialization agreement for an emicizumab biosimilar candidate. The collaboration agreement combines mAbxience's proven development and manufacturing capabilities with Sandoz's global commercial reach, creating a pathway to broaden patient access to this potential high-quality biologic medicine worldwide.

Under the terms of the agreement, mAbxience will be responsible for the development and manufacturing of the agreed biosimilar through its state-of-the-art GMP-approved facilities in Spain and Argentina, while Sandoz will hold exclusive commercialization rights globally, excluding Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The financial terms of the agreement remain confidential. The agreement highlights the growing attractiveness of mAbxience's development and manufacturing platform as healthcare systems prepare for a significant wave of biologic medicines losing exclusivity over the coming years.

Emicizumab is a proposed biosimilar candidate development referencing Hemlibra® (emicizumab), and is indicated for the treatment of hemophilia A and represents an estimated global reference market of approximately USD 5.7 billion.

Hemophilia A is a rare genetic disorder caused by insufficient or defective factor VIII, a key blood-clotting protein. As the most common form of hemophilia, it accounts for around 80% of all cases worldwide and continues to represent a significant unmet medical need for patients and healthcare systems.

Jurgen Van Broeck, Chief Executive Officer of mAbxience, said: "This agreement with Sandoz represents a significant recognition of mAbxience's development and manufacturing platform and the expertise of our teams. This agreement combines our capabilities with Sandoz's global biosimilars reach and provides a clear pathway to broaden access to treatment for patients living with hemophilia A. It also reinforces our strategy of combining world-class development and manufacturing capabilities with selected commercial partnerships that can help accelerate patient access to high-quality biologic medicines worldwide."

The agreement further reinforces mAbxience's position as a global leader in biosimilars with development and manufacturing capabilities across complex biologics. The proposed emicizumab biosimilar candidate would expand mAbxience's presence in rare diseases and complement its growing biosimilar pipeline, which spans oncology, immunology, bone diseases, and other specialty care areas.

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Littlest Pet Shop and LIKE NASTYA, Global YouTube Sensation, Launch First-Ever Collab Collection at Global Retailers and Announce Special Event at Five Below in New York City

The LPS x Like Nastya Collectibles, including several Five Below Exclusives, are part of the New "World of LPS" Designed to Expand Storytelling and Imaginative Play for Young Fans

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first collection of Littlest Pet Shop (LPS) toys designed in collaboration with Like Nastya, one of the most popular child content creators in the world, is debuting at retailers worldwide. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Littlest Pet Shop and Like Nastya will host a special event at the Five Below flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York City on Saturday, September 19.

Like Nastya, who has over 450 million subscribers across 25 YouTube channels, will be on hand to greet fans and introduce the LPS x Like Nastya collection, which she personally curated with inspiration from her life, passions, and favorite animals. Event attendees will have the opportunity to be among the first to purchase the LPS x Like Nastya Five Below collection, including Pet Surprise single packs, exclusive Pet Nooks, and DIY Bestie Bag Charms, which bring a creative twist to the popular bag décor craze.

Guests will also be able to enter a special sweepstakes for a chance to win a grand prize of VIP tickets to Like Nastya's Los Angeles concert in November. More information about the sweepstakes can be found at like-nastya-sweepstakes.com.

Customers will also be able to get a free LPS x Like Nastya Stylin' Kit at all Five Below locations while shopping the new collection on September 19, while supplies last.

"Working on this toy collection with Littlest Pet Shop has been so much fun! I still can't believe we're finally getting to share it with everyone!" said 12-year-old Like Nastya. "I loved seeing my ideas turn into real toys, and I'm so excited for my fans to play with them. I really hope they love them as much as I do!

The LPS x Like Nastya toys are part of the new World of LPS collection - the biggest introduction from the Littlest Pet Shop brand since its 2024 relaunch under a licensing agreement between Basic Fun!, a global marketer of toys and consumer products, and brand owner Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading games, IP and toy company.

Available this fall at all major toy retailers worldwide including Amazon, Target and Walmart, the World of LPS collection introduces over 125 new bobblin' pets from four distinct themed habitats. Glam Glacier is the sparkling arctic town with outdoor adventures, cute shops, and discos under the Northern Lights. Cyberpet City is the futuristic hub where pets zoom, party, and play with high-tech fun. Furrytail Forest is the whimsical land of glowing mushrooms, magical trails, and cozy hideaways. Pawsville Plaza is the center of the World of LPS, where pets snack, shop and play together, and where kids will discover the LPS x Like Nastya collaboration. The World of LPS offers new inspiration for creative expression and storytelling for young fans, as well as long-time LPS collectors.

For more information about the Littlest Pet Shop brand and product line, visit LittlestPetShop.com and follow the official @LittlestPetShop social channels, including Instagram and TikTok.

About Like Nastya

Like Nastya is the biggest kids' creator, with more than 450 million subscribers across 25 YouTube channels in 22 languages and more than 275 billion lifetime views. Since its launch in 2016, Like Nastya has evolved into a global family entertainment franchise spanning original digital content, music, live entertainment, consumer products, gaming, licensing, brand partnerships, and streaming distribution. Through inspiring storytelling and family-friendly experiences, the brand continues to entertain and connect with millions of children and families around the world every day.

About Basic Fun, Inc.

Basic Fun! is a dynamic global designer and marketer of classic, innovative children's entertainment products which strive to bring smiles to people of all ages. The Company has renowned iconic brands and a broad product portfolio that are featured in over 50,000 brick and mortar locations and online retail distribution points by 2,500+ leading retailers, distributors, and family entertainment venues in over 60 countries worldwide. Basic Fun! is dedicated to enriching lives and creating unforgettable moments through imaginative play. Basic Fun!'s global headquarters is located in Boca Raton, FL and also has offices in the UK and Hong Kong. For more information, visit basicfun.com. 

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With 165 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches more than 1 billion fans annually around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more. Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Hasbro Games, Nerf, Transformers, Play-Doh and Peppa Pig, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2026 JUST Capital Industry Leader, a Brand that Matters by Fast Company, and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50 for fourteen consecutive years. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or follow Hasbro on LinkedIn.

About Five Below

Five Below is a leading growth retailer offering trend right, extreme value, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of us. We believe life is better when customers are free to "let go & have fun" in an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities. With most items priced between $1 and $5 and some extreme value items priced beyond $5, Five Below makes it easy to say YES! to the newest, coolest stuff across awesome Five Below worlds: Candy, Style, Party, Room, Create, Tech, Sports and New & Now. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below today has over 2,000 stores in 47 states. For more information, please visit www.fivebelow.com or follow @fivebelow on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

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Hyperscale Data Also Declares Monthly Cash Dividend of $0.20833 per Share of 10.00% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.2708333 per share of the Company's outstanding 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.

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The Company also announced today that the Board has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.20833 per share of the Company's outstanding 10.00% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.

The record date for both dividends is September 30, 2026, and the payment date is Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors, and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data's public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Inc., Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging AI ecosystems and other industries. Another of Hyperscale Data's wholly owned subsidiaries, Ault Capital Group, Inc. ("ACG"), is a hybrid private equity firm and operating company that acquires, finances, builds and actively manages businesses across financial services, digital assets, industrial services, hospitality, defense technologies and other sectors.

Hyperscale Data currently expects the divestiture of ACG (the "Divestiture") to occur in 2027. Upon the occurrence of the Divestiture, the Company would be an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing services, as well as a holder of the digital assets and the third wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Omnipresent Robotics, LLC. Until the Divestiture occurs, the Company will continue to provide, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through Ault Lending, LLC, a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data's headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

On December 23, 2024, the Company issued one million (1,000,000) shares of a newly designated Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the "Series F Preferred Stock") to all common stockholders and holders of the Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The Divestiture will occur through the voluntary exchange of the Series F Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of ACG (collectively, the "ACG Shares"). The Company reminds its stockholders that only those holders of the Series F Preferred Stock who agree to surrender such shares, and do not properly withdraw such surrender, in the exchange offer through which the Divestiture will occur, will be entitled to receive the ACG Shares and consequently be shareholders of ACG upon the occurrence of the Divestiture.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "projects," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "may," "will," "should," "could," "potential," or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company's business and financial results are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8- K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company's website at hyperscaledata.com.

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Steven Rockefeller III Appointed to CSTS Enterprises Advisory Board

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSTS Enterprises, the integrated media, entertainment, sports, and travel technology group, today announced the appointment of Mr. Steven Rockefeller III to its Advisory Board. In this capacity, Mr. Rockefeller will provide strategic counsel to the company's leadership as CSTS continues to scale its global portfolio of experiential and technology-driven initiatives.

As a sixth-generation member of the Rockefeller family, Mr. Rockefeller brings extensive experience in investment management, business development, and strategic partnerships. He currently serves as Director of Portfolio Management at Pondmoon Capital, where he focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and structuring private market investment opportunities. His work spans real estate, hedge funds, secondary markets, and alternative investments.

Mr. Rockefeller is also involved in the planning and development of Fieldwood, a long-term master-planned private golf club and residential community in Westchester County, New York. The project integrates a private golf club, residential development, and open space preservation into a comprehensive master plan.

In addition, Mr. Rockefeller serves as an adviser to CodersTrust, an international education technology platform focused on expanding access to digital skills and workforce development, where he supports strategic growth, fundraising, and institutional partnerships.

Previously, Mr. Rockefeller served as Director of Business Development at Zammo.ai, a conversational AI company. He also served as a Senior Advisor to Dot Inc., a technology company pioneering accessibility solutions for the visually impaired through innovative haptic technology. Prior to that, he worked at Cushman & Wakefield, where he advised both U.S.-based companies and Chinese companies seeking to invest in or occupy industrial, retail, and office properties throughout the United States.

Mr. Rockefeller has developed significant experience working across the United States and Asia, particularly China, where he has cultivated strategic relationships with investors, entrepreneurs, corporations, and government stakeholders. His work focuses on connecting investors and companies through strategic partnerships while identifying differentiated investment opportunities.

"Steven's extraordinary breadth of experience, spanning investment management, business development, and strategic partnership is unparalleled," said Abel Zhao, Group CEO and Executive Director of CSTS Enterprises. "We are honored to welcome him to the Advisory Board as we continue to scale our integrated experiential marketing, tourism, data, and technology platforms across Asia and beyond."

Mr. Rockefeller added: "I am truly honored to join the Advisory Board of CSTS Enterprises and to become part of a team with such an impressive history and an even more exciting future ahead. CSTS is entering an important new chapter, and I am excited to contribute my experience and relationships as we explore new markets, build strategic partnerships, and pursue opportunities for continued growth. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this journey and look forward to helping guide CSTS through this exciting next chapter."

About CSTS Enterprises

Headquartered in New York, CSTS Enterprises is an integrated media, entertainment, sports, and travel technology group. The company develops and partners with intellectual properties and brands to deliver compelling experiences that connect with local and regional audiences across the world. In addition to its own initiatives, including Generation C and PremierX, it collaborates with international IPs such as the FIFA World Cup, Formula 1, and Waterbomb.

CSTS integrates experiential marketing, tourism, data, and technology to deliver connected audience experiences. The company engages consumers across physical events and digital channels, working with clients to execute at scale across markets, turning complex activations into co-ordinated, measurable outcomes.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EigenQ, Inc. ("EigenQ"), an applied quantum technology company building the trusted infrastructure for the Quantum Era, and Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. ("SVAQ") (Nasdaq: SVAQ), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that EigenQ has entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with an institutional investor providing financing to support EigenQ's commercialization plans.

The financing is comprised of approximately $45 million in the form of a convertible note, of which approximately $22.5 million was funded upfront with the remaining expected to fund at completion of the previously announced Business Combination between EigenQ and SVAQ. EigenQ expects to use the net proceeds of the financing to accelerate commercialization of its quantum-safe security portfolio, expand delivery capacity alongside its OEM and channel partners, continue R&D across quantum security, communications, networking and sensing, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Dr. José R. Rosas-Bustos, Chief Executive Officer of EigenQ. "Today's announcement is a major milestone for EigenQ. It represents an important endorsement of what we have already built and our ability to bring together exceptional partners and institutions to participate in our story. This investment accelerates our mission to offer quantum solutions that can add significant value to companies in the post quantum world."

Dr. Jesse Van Griensven Thé, Chairman of EigenQ, added, "We believe that our key strategic decisions of undertaking a capital-light approach through partnerships and building sustainable operations with optimal capital deployment have led us to our first institutional capital raise. We are excited to bring the EigenQ story to the public markets as this financing full funds us through cash flow breakeven."

Dan Nash, Chief Executive Officer of SVAQ, said, "We believe that the quantum technology market represents a generational opportunity and EigenQ is well positioned to capture it. We remain excited to partner with this leadership team who brings exceptional quantum expertise and the new investor as EigenQ moves towards the public markets."

Building the Quantum Era Infrastructure

- EigenQ develops quantum technologies designed to address critical challenges spanning cybersecurity, digital trust, AI infrastructure, communications, sensing, and advanced computing. Through a growing portfolio of intellectual property, strategic partnerships, and commercial products, EigenQ is building technologies intended to support multiple segments of the emerging quantum economy.

- While the Company's initial commercialization efforts are focused on quantum-resilient security and trusted infrastructure, EigenQ's broader vision extends across a range of quantum-enabled technologies expected to shape future government, enterprise, industrial, and national-security systems.

Commercial Momentum and Anticipated Execution

- EigenQ has focused on innovation and commercialization, translating years of research and development into deployable, market-ready solutions that are aligned with current regulatory requirements, customer needs, and procurement frameworks.

- EigenQ has established strategic collaborations with leading global technology partners including HPE, AMD, WNC, and TD SYNNEX. Importantly, the Company has established pathways for technology integration, manufacturing scale, distribution, and deployment across both public and private sector environments. These technologies are designed to reduce barriers to implementation.

- Initial commercialization efforts are focused on government, defense, and critical infrastructure markets, where regulatory requirements and security mandates are creating immediate demand. Subsequently, the Company expects to expand across enterprise infrastructure, artificial intelligence platforms, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, industrial systems, and international markets.

Major Strategic Collaborations

- TD SYNNEX & AMD: Announced a collaboration to help organizations evaluate and prepare AMD EPYC processor-based server environments for post-quantum security migration and phased infrastructure modernization.

- WNC Corporation: Partnered to accelerate volume production and go-to-market strategies for quantum-safe servers, appliances, and edge devices.

- HPE & Intel Ecosystem: Aligned technology integrations to support platform retrofitting, secure workload protection, and cryptographic agility across enterprise and public sectors.

The Business Combination

- EigenQ announced a definitive business combination agreement with Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. valuing the combined company at an estimated $3 billion enterprise value that would take the quantum technology company public on Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "EIGQ", subject to shareholder approval, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

- The Business Combination Agreement has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of SVAQ and the Board of Directors of EigenQ.

- The proposed transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, would provide EigenQ with additional access to capital while existing shareholders are expected to retain significant ownership stakes.

Advisors

Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC, is serving as Exclusive Financial Advisor, Lead Capital Markets Advisor and Sole Placement Agent to EigenQ. Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP is acting as legal counsel to EigenQ, Greenberg Traurig, LLP is acting as legal counsel to SVAQ and Reed Smith LLP is acting as legal counsel to Cohen & Company Securities, LLC. The Blueshirt Group is providing investor relations advisory services to EigenQ and AUM Media is providing investor relations advisory services to SVAQ.

About EigenQ

EigenQ is an applied quantum technology company building the trusted infrastructure for the Quantum Era. Headquartered in Texas, USA, the company develops and commercializes foundational technologies across quantum security, communications, networking and sensing — helping public and private sectors globally prepare for a future shaped by quantum computing and AI.

Working alongside a global ecosystem of OEMs, technology partners and industry leaders, EigenQ today delivers deployable, market-ready solutions that combine post-quantum cryptography, quantum-derived entropy, hardware-rooted trust, secure identity and cryptographic agility to strengthen existing digital infrastructure.

For more information, visit https://www.EigenQ.com.

About Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp.

Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

The proposed Business Combination by and between EigenQ and SVAQ will be submitted to the shareholders of SVAQ for their consideration. A registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") is expected to be filed with the SEC, which will include preliminary and definitive proxy statements to be distributed to SVAQ's shareholders in connection with SVAQ's solicitation for proxies for the vote by SVAQ's shareholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination and other matters as described in the Registration Statement, as well as a prospectus relating to the securities to be issued in connection with the completion of the proposed Business Combination. After the Registration Statement has been filed and declared effective by the SEC, SVAQ will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed Business Combination.

SVAQ's shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, once available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and any amendments thereto and, once available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus in connection with SVAQ's solicitation of proxies for its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to be held to approve, among other things, the proposed Business Combination, because these documents will contain important information about SVAQ, EigenQ and the proposed Business Combination. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Business Combination and other matters and is not intended to provide the basis for any investment decision or any other decision in respect of such matters. SVAQ and EigenQ may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the Business Combination. Shareholders may also obtain a copy of the preliminary or definitive proxy statement/prospectus, once available, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed Business Combination and other documents filed with the SEC by SVAQ, without charge, at the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp., 228 Hamilton Avenue, 3rd Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301.

Participants in the Solicitation

SVAQ, EigenQ and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from SVAQ's shareholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of SVAQ's shareholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination will be set forth in SVAQ's proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the SEC.

Peter Carlin steps down from Adient board of directors, joins company as CFO on Nov. 16, 2026

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive seating, today announced that on Oct. 1, 2026, Peter Carlin will be stepping down from Adient's board of directors and joining the company initially as vice president, finance. He will then be appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer of Adient, effective Nov. 16, 2026. Carlin's appointment follows Mark Oswald's departure from Adient as its executive vice president and chief financial officer, also effective Nov. 16, 2026.

"Peter has served on our Board since 2018, providing valuable insights and counsel to the management team and his colleagues on the board," said Frederick A. Henderson, chair of the board of Adient. "On behalf of the leadership team and board, we thank Peter for his significant contributions to Adient to date and look forward to continuing to work with him in his new executive officer role."

"I want to thank and recognize both Peter and Mark for their contributions to Adient over the years. Their efforts with the board and leadership team have helped to steward the company's legacy of strong customer relationships and operational excellence. I look forward to welcoming Peter to our management team as we build on the company's positive momentum and continue to drive the business forward," said Jerome Dorlack, Adient's president and chief executive officer.

Adient's board has taken action to reduce the size of the board to seven directors, effective as of Carlin's resignation on Oct. 1, 2026.

About Adient:

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.

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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) declared its third quarter 2026 regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Corporation's common stock. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

In addition, PG&E Corporation's utility subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), declared the regular preferred stock dividend for the three-month period ending October 30, 2026, to be payable on November 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 30, 2026. PG&E will pay dividends on its eight series of preferred stock as follows:

About PG&E Corporation

PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is a holding company headquartered in Oakland, California. It is the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, an energy company that serves 16 million Californians across a 70,000-square-mile service area in Northern and Central California.

For more information, visit http://www.pgecorp.com.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Enzymes Market is estimated to grow from USD 16.15 billion in 2026 to USD 23.74 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.0% from 2026 to 2031.

Enzymes Market Size & Forecast

- Market Size Available for Years: 2022–2031

- 2026 Market Size: USD 16.15 billion

- 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 23.74 billion

- CAGR (2026–2031): 8.0%

Enzymes Market Trends & Insights:

- The demand for enzymes is expected to grow steadily, supported by increasing adoption across food & beverages, animal feed, biofuels, detergents, textiles & leather, pulp & paper, wastewater treatment, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Enzymes are widely used to improve process efficiency, product quality, and yield while reducing energy, chemical, and resource consumption. Growing demand for processed foods, rising biofuel production, expansion of industrial biotechnology, and increasing focus on sustainable manufacturing are expected to further support market growth.

- The South America is projected to register the highest CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period.

- The wastewater treatment segment is expected to be the fastest growing, registering a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period.

- The plant segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period.

- Proteases are expected to be the fastest-growing enzyme type, while Carbohydrases are expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

- Industrial enzymes are expected to account for the largest share of the enzymes market by 2031.

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The demand for enzymes is poised to grow steadily, supported by increasing adoption across food & beverages, animal feed, biofuels, detergents, textiles & leather, pulp & paper, wastewater treatment, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Enzymes are widely used to improve process efficiency, product quality, and yield while reducing energy, chemical, and resource consumption. Growing demand for processed foods, rising biofuel production, expansion of industrial biotechnology, and increasing focus on sustainable manufacturing are expected to further support market growth.

Enzymes are available in a wide range of types and sources, including carbohydrases, proteases, lipases, polymerases & nucleases, and other enzymes, derived from microorganisms, plants, and animals. Increasing use of engineered and application-specific enzymes, advances in fermentation and enzyme engineering technologies, and growing adoption of enzyme-based solutions in emerging applications such as wastewater treatment are expected to create further opportunities for market participants.

By industrial enzyme application, food & beverages is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

Food & beverages is expected to remain the leading application for industrial enzymes, supported by their widespread use in bakery, dairy, brewing, starch processing, and other food manufacturing processes. Increasing demand for improved processing efficiency, product consistency, yield, and quality continues to support the extensive use of enzymes across the food & beverage industry.

By product type, industrial enzymes are expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

Industrial enzymes are expected to maintain their dominant position due to their broad application across food & beverages, animal feed, detergents, biofuels, textiles, pulp & paper, and wastewater treatment. Their established use in large-scale industrial processes and ability to improve process efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization support their continued market presence.

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By region, Asia Pacific is expected to account for the second-largest market share during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific region will account for the second-largest share of the enzymes market during the forecast period. Growth in the Asia Pacific market is supported by expanding food & beverage processing, animal feed production, biofuel manufacturing, and industrial biotechnology activities. Rising industrialization, increasing adoption of advanced processing technologies, and growing demand for efficient and sustainable production solutions are contributing to enzyme consumption across the region. China, India, Japan, and other emerging economies are expected to provide significant opportunities as manufacturers increasingly adopt enzymes to improve productivity, product quality, and resource efficiency.

Top Companies in the Enzymes Market

The report profiles key players such as BASF SE (Germany), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (US), dsm-firmenich (Switzerland), Associated British Foods plc (UK), Novonesis Group (Denmark), and Kerry Group plc (Ireland), among others.

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Investment and Funding Context

Alltech is a global animal nutrition and biosolutions company with a portfolio spanning animal nutrition, health, and biological solutions for soil and plants. The company has raised an undisclosed amount in funding, with its latest reported funding round being a grant (prize money) in January 2025 from the US Department of Agriculture. Alltech's investment and innovation activities support the development and commercialization of biological and enzyme-based solutions for animal nutrition and sustainable agriculture.

Revenue Shift Context

The global enzymes market is shifting toward higher-performance, application-specific, and sustainable enzyme solutions, supported by growing demand across food & beverages, animal feed, biofuels, detergents, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Market spending is estimated to increase from USD 16.15 billion in 2026 to USD 23.74 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.0%. This shift reflects increasing adoption of enzymes that improve process efficiency, product quality, yield, and resource utilization, while supporting lower energy and chemical consumption.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Key players are pursuing acquisitions to strengthen their enzyme portfolios, expand customer reach, and enhance their positions across high-growth applications. In February 2025, Novonesis Group agreed to acquire dsm-firmenich's share of the Feed Enzyme Alliance for EUR 1.5 billion (USD 1.69 billion) in cash. The transaction enabled Novonesis to take over the Alliance's sales and distribution activities, integrate them with its existing enzyme innovation and production capabilities, and strengthen its position across the animal biosolutions value chain.

In December 2023, Kerry Group announced an agreement to acquire the global lactase enzymes business of Chr. Hansen and Novozymes, referred to here as Novonesis Group, for EUR 150 million (USD 162.3 million). The acquisition added the NOLA lactase portfolio to Kerry's biotechnology capabilities and strengthened its position in enzyme solutions for lactose-free and sugar-reduced dairy products. The business had approximately EUR 40 million in attributable revenue in 2022 and sales across more than 50 countries.

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Company Revenue Share Details

The enzymes market is moderately fragmented, with leading companies including BASF SE (Germany), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (US), dsm-firmenich (Switzerland), Novozymes Group (Denmark), and Kerry Group plc (Ireland). Together, these top five companies are estimated to account for approximately 46% of the market. They compete by offering broad product portfolios, advanced enzymes, extensive global distribution networks, strong regulatory capabilities, and tailored solutions for industrial and specialized needs.

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