<p><em>收購擴展可持續畜牧業驅蟲業務</em></p>
<p>加利福尼亞州核桃溪 --（商業資訊）-- 中央園藝與寵物公司（NASDAQ: CENT）（NASDAQ: CENTA）（“中央”）是寵物和園藝行業的市場領導者，今天宣佈已收購美國 Champion USA 的資產，該公司是一家知名的牛隻驅蟲公司，以其專有的 JustiFLY®產品線而聞名。</p>
<p>Champion USA 在畜牧業服務超過 15 年，為牧場主提供經濟實惠、獲得 EPA 批准的飼料驅蟲解決方案，旨在打破影響畜牧業的四種主要蒼蠅的生命週期。這些解決方案不會對有益物種如糞甲蟲造成傷害，支持更可持續的牧場和土壤健康。該公司已支持超過 300,000 名牛隻生產者，並在美國及國際上治療超過 5000 萬頭牛。</p>
<p>“我們很高興將 JustiFLY®品牌產品納入中央的產品組合，” 中央首席執行官 Niko Lahanas 表示。“這些傑出的產品在畜牧社區中贏得了信任的認可。這次收購鞏固了我們在動物健康領域最快增長的細分市場中的地位，並增強了我們為全國牛隻生產者提供有效、高質量解決方案的能力。”</p>
<p>“我們創建 Champion USA 的使命是為畜牧生產者提供經濟實惠、無殘留的驅蟲解決方案，以保護牛羣的健康和生產力，” Champion 總裁 André Rocha 表示。“與中央攜手合作，並將 JustiFLY®產品線轉交給他們的管理，使這一使命能夠惠及更多的牧場主，得益於中央的資源、創新引擎和全國分銷網絡。”</p>
<p>中央由 Orrick 擔任法律顧問。Champion USA 由 IGC Partners 擔任財務顧問，Middleton Group S.A 擔任監管顧問，Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli &amp; Albright, P.L.擔任法律顧問。</p>
<p>根據協議，Champion USA 的員工將加入中央的專業業務部門，產品質量、客户服務和全國分銷將繼續作為優先事項。</p>
<p>交易於 2025 年 12 月 12 日完成。中央將在 2 月份的第一季度財報電話會議上提供有關收購的更多細節。</p>
<p><strong>關於 Champion USA</strong></p>
<p>Champion USA 是一家專注於牛隻驅蟲的畜牧健康公司。在運營的 15 年中，該公司開發了 JustiFLY®產品線，包括飼料驅蟲、Champion USA 塊和液體選項——每種產品均獲得 EPA 批准，適用於牧場、飼養場和奶牛。Champion USA 已治療超過 5000 萬頭牛，並致力於提供高質量、經濟實惠和有效的驅蟲解決方案。所有 JustiFLY®產品均在密蘇里州聖約瑟夫混合和包裝，確保一致的美國本土製造和供應。</p>
<p><strong>關於中央園藝與寵物</strong></p>
<p>中央園藝與寵物公司（NASDAQ: CENT）（NASDAQ: CENTA）理解家庭是生活的中心，並自豪地為人們提供快樂和健康的家庭已有 45 年。2025 財年的淨銷售額為 31 億美元，中央致力於引領寵物和園藝行業的未來。公司的創新和可信賴的產品旨在幫助草坪更綠、花園更盛、寵物更健康、社區更強大。中央擁有超過 60 個高質量品牌的領先產品組合，包括 Amdro®、Aqueon®、Best Bully Sticks®、Cadet®、C&amp;S®、Farnam®、Ferry-Morse®、Kaytee®、Nylabone®、Pennington®、Sevin®和 Zoёcon®，強大的製造和分銷能力，以及充滿激情的創業增長文化。中央總部位於加利福尼亞州核桃溪，擁有超過 6000 名員工，主要分佈在北美。訪問 www.central.com 瞭解更多信息。</p>
<p><strong>前瞻性聲明</strong></p>
<p>本新聞稿包含適用證券法意義上的前瞻性聲明。所有陳述，除了歷史事實的陳述，均可視為前瞻性聲明。本新聞稿中關於中央的業務、戰略和重點；在牛隻驅蟲類別中建立規模的能力；以及我們的整體前景的陳述均為前瞻性聲明，涉及多種不確定性和風險。實際結果或事件可能因多種因素而與這些前瞻性聲明中預期的結果大相徑庭，包括但不限於我們整合被收購公司的能力、交易對中央及其客户的潛在利益，以及在我們向證券交易委員會提交的 10-K 表格年度報告中列出的其他因素。本新聞稿中所做的所有聲明僅在本新聞稿日期時有效。中央沒有義務在本新聞稿日期後更新信息，除非事實或情況發生變化。</p>
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<p><strong>投資者與媒體聯繫</strong></p>
<p>Friederike Edelmann</p>
<p>副總裁，投資者關係與企業可持續發展</p>
<p>（925）412-6726</p>
<p>fedelmann@central.com</p>
<p>來源：中央園藝與寵物公司</p>

CENT

CENTA

<p>中央園藝與寵物公司已收購 Champion USA，擴大其在可持續牲畜蒼蠅控制領域的影響力。此次收購包括 Champion 的 JustiFLY®產品線，增強了中央在動物健康方面的地位。Champion USA 的員工將加入中央的專業業務部門。交易於 2025 年 12 月 12 日完成，更多細節將在中央的第一季度財報電話會議上於 2 月份提供</p>

<p><em>Acquisition Expands Footprint in Sustainable Livestock Fly Control</em></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><em>收購擴展可持續畜牧業驅蟲業務</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>加利福尼亞州核桃溪 --（商業資訊）-- 中央園藝與寵物公司（NASDAQ: CENT）（NASDAQ: CENTA）（“中央”）是寵物和園藝行業的市場領導者，今天宣佈已收購美國 Champion USA 的資產，該公司是一家知名的牛隻驅蟲公司，以其專有的 JustiFLY®產品線而聞名。</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 在畜牧業服務超過 15 年，為牧場主提供經濟實惠、獲得 EPA 批准的飼料驅蟲解決方案，旨在打破影響畜牧業的四種主要蒼蠅的生命週期。這些解決方案不會對有益物種如糞甲蟲造成傷害，支持更可持續的牧場和土壤健康。該公司已支持超過 300,000 名牛隻生產者，並在美國及國際上治療超過 5000 萬頭牛。</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>“我們很高興將 JustiFLY®品牌產品納入中央的產品組合，” 中央首席執行官 Niko Lahanas 表示。“這些傑出的產品在畜牧社區中贏得了信任的認可。這次收購鞏固了我們在動物健康領域最快增長的細分市場中的地位，並增強了我們為全國牛隻生產者提供有效、高質量解決方案的能力。”</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>“我們創建 Champion USA 的使命是為畜牧生產者提供經濟實惠、無殘留的驅蟲解決方案，以保護牛羣的健康和生產力，” Champion 總裁 André Rocha 表示。“與中央攜手合作，並將 JustiFLY®產品線轉交給他們的管理，使這一使命能夠惠及更多的牧場主，得益於中央的資源、創新引擎和全國分銷網絡。”</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 擔任法律顧問。Champion USA 由 IGC Partners 擔任財務顧問，Middleton Group S.A 擔任監管顧問，Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli &amp; Albright, P.L.擔任法律顧問。</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>根據協議，Champion USA 的員工將加入中央的專業業務部門，產品質量、客户服務和全國分銷將繼續作為優先事項。</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>交易於 2025 年 12 月 12 日完成。中央將在 2 月份的第一季度財報電話會議上提供有關收購的更多細節。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Champion USA</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>關於 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 是一家專注於牛隻驅蟲的畜牧健康公司。在運營的 15 年中，該公司開發了 JustiFLY®產品線，包括飼料驅蟲、Champion USA 塊和液體選項——每種產品均獲得 EPA 批准，適用於牧場、飼養場和奶牛。Champion USA 已治療超過 5000 萬頭牛，並致力於提供高質量、經濟實惠和有效的驅蟲解決方案。所有 JustiFLY®產品均在密蘇里州聖約瑟夫混合和包裝，確保一致的美國本土製造和供應。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Central Garden &amp; Pet</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>關於中央園藝與寵物</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>中央園藝與寵物公司（NASDAQ: CENT）（NASDAQ: CENTA）理解家庭是生活的中心，並自豪地為人們提供快樂和健康的家庭已有 45 年。2025 財年的淨銷售額為 31 億美元，中央致力於引領寵物和園藝行業的未來。公司的創新和可信賴的產品旨在幫助草坪更綠、花園更盛、寵物更健康、社區更強大。中央擁有超過 60 個高質量品牌的領先產品組合，包括 Amdro®、Aqueon®、Best Bully Sticks®、Cadet®、C&amp;S®、Farnam®、Ferry-Morse®、Kaytee®、Nylabone®、Pennington®、Sevin®和 Zoёcon®，強大的製造和分銷能力，以及充滿激情的創業增長文化。中央總部位於加利福尼亞州核桃溪，擁有超過 6000 名員工，主要分佈在北美。訪問 www.central.com 瞭解更多信息。</p>
</div><p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>前瞻性聲明</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>本新聞稿包含適用證券法意義上的前瞻性聲明。所有陳述，除了歷史事實的陳述，均可視為前瞻性聲明。本新聞稿中關於中央的業務、戰略和重點；在牛隻驅蟲類別中建立規模的能力；以及我們的整體前景的陳述均為前瞻性聲明，涉及多種不確定性和風險。實際結果或事件可能因多種因素而與這些前瞻性聲明中預期的結果大相徑庭，包括但不限於我們整合被收購公司的能力、交易對中央及其客户的潛在利益，以及在我們向證券交易委員會提交的 10-K 表格年度報告中列出的其他因素。本新聞稿中所做的所有聲明僅在本新聞稿日期時有效。中央沒有義務在本新聞稿日期後更新信息，除非事實或情況發生變化。</p>
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</div><p><strong>Investor &amp; Media Contact</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>投資者與媒體聯繫</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>副總裁，投資者關係與企業可持續發展</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>
</div><p>Source: Central Garden &amp; Pet Company</p>
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