<p><em>收购扩展可持续畜牧业驱虫业务</em></p>
<p>加利福尼亚州核桃溪 --（商业资讯）-- 中央园艺与宠物公司（NASDAQ: CENT）（NASDAQ: CENTA）（“中央”）是宠物和园艺行业的市场领导者，今天宣布已收购美国 Champion USA 的资产，该公司是一家知名的牛只驱虫公司，以其专有的 JustiFLY®产品线而闻名。</p>
<p>Champion USA 在畜牧业服务超过 15 年，为牧场主提供经济实惠、获得 EPA 批准的饲料驱虫解决方案，旨在打破影响畜牧业的四种主要苍蝇的生命周期。这些解决方案不会对有益物种如粪甲虫造成伤害，支持更可持续的牧场和土壤健康。该公司已支持超过 300,000 名牛只生产者，并在美国及国际上治疗超过 5000 万头牛。</p>
<p>“我们很高兴将 JustiFLY®品牌产品纳入中央的产品组合，” 中央首席执行官 Niko Lahanas 表示。“这些杰出的产品在畜牧社区中赢得了信任的认可。这次收购巩固了我们在动物健康领域最快增长的细分市场中的地位，并增强了我们为全国牛只生产者提供有效、高质量解决方案的能力。”</p>
<p>“我们创建 Champion USA 的使命是为畜牧生产者提供经济实惠、无残留的驱虫解决方案，以保护牛群的健康和生产力，” Champion 总裁 André Rocha 表示。“与中央携手合作，并将 JustiFLY®产品线转交给他们的管理，使这一使命能够惠及更多的牧场主，得益于中央的资源、创新引擎和全国分销网络。”</p>
<p>中央由 Orrick 担任法律顾问。Champion USA 由 IGC Partners 担任财务顾问，Middleton Group S.A 担任监管顾问，Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli &amp; Albright, P.L.担任法律顾问。</p>
<p>根据协议，Champion USA 的员工将加入中央的专业业务部门，产品质量、客户服务和全国分销将继续作为优先事项。</p>
<p>交易于 2025 年 12 月 12 日完成。中央将在 2 月份的第一季度财报电话会议上提供有关收购的更多细节。</p>
<p><strong>关于 Champion USA</strong></p>
<p>Champion USA 是一家专注于牛只驱虫的畜牧健康公司。在运营的 15 年中，该公司开发了 JustiFLY®产品线，包括饲料驱虫、Champion USA 块和液体选项——每种产品均获得 EPA 批准，适用于牧场、饲养场和奶牛。Champion USA 已治疗超过 5000 万头牛，并致力于提供高质量、经济实惠和有效的驱虫解决方案。所有 JustiFLY®产品均在密苏里州圣约瑟夫混合和包装，确保一致的美国本土制造和供应。</p>
<p><strong>关于中央园艺与宠物</strong></p>
<p>中央园艺与宠物公司（NASDAQ: CENT）（NASDAQ: CENTA）理解家庭是生活的中心，并自豪地为人们提供快乐和健康的家庭已有 45 年。2025 财年的净销售额为 31 亿美元，中央致力于引领宠物和园艺行业的未来。公司的创新和可信赖的产品旨在帮助草坪更绿、花园更盛、宠物更健康、社区更强大。中央拥有超过 60 个高质量品牌的领先产品组合，包括 Amdro®、Aqueon®、Best Bully Sticks®、Cadet®、C&amp;S®、Farnam®、Ferry-Morse®、Kaytee®、Nylabone®、Pennington®、Sevin®和 Zoёcon®，强大的制造和分销能力，以及充满激情的创业增长文化。中央总部位于加利福尼亚州核桃溪，拥有超过 6000 名员工，主要分布在北美。访问 www.central.com 了解更多信息。</p>
<p><strong>前瞻性声明</strong></p>
<p>本新闻稿包含适用证券法意义上的前瞻性声明。所有陈述，除了历史事实的陈述，均可视为前瞻性声明。本新闻稿中关于中央的业务、战略和重点；在牛只驱虫类别中建立规模的能力；以及我们的整体前景的陈述均为前瞻性声明，涉及多种不确定性和风险。实际结果或事件可能因多种因素而与这些前瞻性声明中预期的结果大相径庭，包括但不限于我们整合被收购公司的能力、交易对中央及其客户的潜在利益，以及在我们向证券交易委员会提交的 10-K 表格年度报告中列出的其他因素。本新闻稿中所做的所有声明仅在本新闻稿日期时有效。中央没有义务在本新闻稿日期后更新信息，除非事实或情况发生变化。</p>
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<p><strong>投资者与媒体联系</strong></p>
<p>Friederike Edelmann</p>
<p>副总裁，投资者关系与企业可持续发展</p>
<p>（925）412-6726</p>
<p>fedelmann@central.com</p>
<p>来源：中央园艺与宠物公司</p>

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<p>中央园艺与宠物公司已收购 Champion USA，扩大其在可持续牲畜苍蝇控制领域的影响力。此次收购包括 Champion 的 JustiFLY®产品线，增强了中央在动物健康方面的地位。Champion USA 的员工将加入中央的专业业务部门。交易于 2025 年 12 月 12 日完成，更多细节将在中央的第一季度财报电话会议上于 2 月份提供</p>

<p><em>Acquisition Expands Footprint in Sustainable Livestock Fly Control</em></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><em>收购扩展可持续畜牧业驱虫业务</em></p>
</div><p>WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Garden &amp; Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has acquired the U.S. assets of Champion USA, a well-established cattle fly-control company known for its proprietary JustiFLY® line of products.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>加利福尼亚州核桃溪 --（商业资讯）-- 中央园艺与宠物公司（NASDAQ: CENT）（NASDAQ: CENTA）（“中央”）是宠物和园艺行业的市场领导者，今天宣布已收购美国 Champion USA 的资产，该公司是一家知名的牛只驱虫公司，以其专有的 JustiFLY®产品线而闻名。</p>
</div><p>Champion USA has served the livestock industry for more than 15 years, providing ranchers with cost-effective, EPA-approved feed-through fly-control solutions engineered to break the lifecycle of four major fly species that affect livestock. These solutions avoid harm to beneficial species such as dung beetles, supporting more sustainable pastures and soil health. The company has supported more than 300,000 cattle producers and treated over 50 million head of cattle across the United States and internationally.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Champion USA 在畜牧业服务超过 15 年，为牧场主提供经济实惠、获得 EPA 批准的饲料驱虫解决方案，旨在打破影响畜牧业的四种主要苍蝇的生命周期。这些解决方案不会对有益物种如粪甲虫造成伤害，支持更可持续的牧场和土壤健康。该公司已支持超过 300,000 名牛只生产者，并在美国及国际上治疗超过 5000 万头牛。</p>
</div><p>“We are excited to incorporate the JustiFLY® brand of products into Central’s portfolio,” said Niko Lahanas, CEO of Central. “These outstanding products have earned trusted recognition in the livestock community. This acquisition strengthens our position in one of the fastest growing segments in animal health and enhances our ability to deliver effective, high-quality solutions for cattle producers nationwide.”</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“我们很高兴将 JustiFLY®品牌产品纳入中央的产品组合，” 中央首席执行官 Niko Lahanas 表示。“这些杰出的产品在畜牧社区中赢得了信任的认可。这次收购巩固了我们在动物健康领域最快增长的细分市场中的地位，并增强了我们为全国牛只生产者提供有效、高质量解决方案的能力。”</p>
</div><p>“We built Champion USA with a mission to give livestock producers cost-effective, residue-free fly-control solutions that safeguard herd health and productivity,” said André Rocha, President of Champion. “Joining forces with Central and transitioning the JustiFLY® portfolio to their stewardship enables that mission to reach even more ranchers, supported by Central’s resources, innovation engine and national distribution footprint.”</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“我们创建 Champion USA 的使命是为畜牧生产者提供经济实惠、无残留的驱虫解决方案，以保护牛群的健康和生产力，” Champion 总裁 André Rocha 表示。“与中央携手合作，并将 JustiFLY®产品线转交给他们的管理，使这一使命能够惠及更多的牧场主，得益于中央的资源、创新引擎和全国分销网络。”</p>
</div><p>Central was represented by Orrick as legal advisor. Champion USA was represented by IGC Partners as financial advisor, Middleton Group S.A as regulatory advisor, and Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli &amp; Albright, P.L. as legal advisor.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>中央由 Orrick 担任法律顾问。Champion USA 由 IGC Partners 担任财务顾问，Middleton Group S.A 担任监管顾问，Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli &amp; Albright, P.L.担任法律顾问。</p>
</div><p>Under the agreement, Champion USA’s employees join Central's Professional business unit, where product quality, customer service, and nationwide distribution will remain a priority.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>根据协议，Champion USA 的员工将加入中央的专业业务部门，产品质量、客户服务和全国分销将继续作为优先事项。</p>
</div><p>The transaction closed on December 12, 2025. Central will provide additional details on the acquisition during its first quarter earnings call in February.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>交易于 2025 年 12 月 12 日完成。中央将在 2 月份的第一季度财报电话会议上提供有关收购的更多细节。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Champion USA</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 Champion USA</strong></p>
</div><p>Champion USA is a livestock health company specializing in cattle fly control. Over its 15 years in operation, the company has developed the JustiFLY® product line, which includes feedthrough, Champion USA block, and liquid options — each EPA-approved for pasture, feed-yard, and dairy cattle. Champion USA has treated over 50 million head of cattle and remains committed to delivering high quality, affordable, and effective fly-control solutions. All JustiFLY® products are blended and packaged in St. Joseph, Missouri, ensuring consistent, U.S.-based manufacturing and supply.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Champion USA 是一家专注于牛只驱虫的畜牧健康公司。在运营的 15 年中，该公司开发了 JustiFLY®产品线，包括饲料驱虫、Champion USA 块和液体选项——每种产品均获得 EPA 批准，适用于牧场、饲养场和奶牛。Champion USA 已治疗超过 5000 万头牛，并致力于提供高质量、经济实惠和有效的驱虫解决方案。所有 JustiFLY®产品均在密苏里州圣约瑟夫混合和包装，确保一致的美国本土制造和供应。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Central Garden &amp; Pet</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于中央园艺与宠物</strong></p>
</div><p>Central Garden &amp; Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 45 years. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 60 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&amp;S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with over 6,000 employees primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>中央园艺与宠物公司（NASDAQ: CENT）（NASDAQ: CENTA）理解家庭是生活的中心，并自豪地为人们提供快乐和健康的家庭已有 45 年。2025 财年的净销售额为 31 亿美元，中央致力于引领宠物和园艺行业的未来。公司的创新和可信赖的产品旨在帮助草坪更绿、花园更盛、宠物更健康、社区更强大。中央拥有超过 60 个高质量品牌的领先产品组合，包括 Amdro®、Aqueon®、Best Bully Sticks®、Cadet®、C&amp;S®、Farnam®、Ferry-Morse®、Kaytee®、Nylabone®、Pennington®、Sevin®和 Zoёcon®，强大的制造和分销能力，以及充满激情的创业增长文化。中央总部位于加利福尼亚州核桃溪，拥有超过 6000 名员工，主要分布在北美。访问 www.central.com 了解更多信息。</p>
</div><p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>前瞻性声明</strong></p>
</div><p>This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, could be deemed forward-looking statements. Statements in this press release concerning Central’s business, strategy and focus; the ability to build scale in the cattle fly-control category; and our overall prospects are forward-looking statements that involve a number of uncertainties and risks. Actual results or events could differ materially from those anticipated in those forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including, without limitation, our ability to integrate the acquired company, potential benefits of the transaction to Central and our customers, and other factors listed in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements made in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. Central undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release in the event facts or circumstances subsequently change after the date of this press release.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>本新闻稿包含适用证券法意义上的前瞻性声明。所有陈述，除了历史事实的陈述，均可视为前瞻性声明。本新闻稿中关于中央的业务、战略和重点；在牛只驱虫类别中建立规模的能力；以及我们的整体前景的陈述均为前瞻性声明，涉及多种不确定性和风险。实际结果或事件可能因多种因素而与这些前瞻性声明中预期的结果大相径庭，包括但不限于我们整合被收购公司的能力、交易对中央及其客户的潜在利益，以及在我们向证券交易委员会提交的 10-K 表格年度报告中列出的其他因素。本新闻稿中所做的所有声明仅在本新闻稿日期时有效。中央没有义务在本新闻稿日期后更新信息，除非事实或情况发生变化。</p>
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</div><p><strong>Investor &amp; Media Contact</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>投资者与媒体联系</strong></p>
</div><p>Friederike Edelmann</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Friederike Edelmann</p>
</div><p>VP, Investor Relations &amp; Corporate Sustainability</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>副总裁，投资者关系与企业可持续发展</p>
</div><p>(925) 412-6726</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>（925）412-6726</p>
</div><p>fedelmann@central.com</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>fedelmann@central.com</p>
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