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Hilco Global seeks offers to acquire non-core patent portfolio of Locus Fermentation Solutions. PR Newswire Today at 8:32am PDT NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Hilco Global's Intellectual Property Services group (www.hilcoglobal.com), a leading intellectual property advisory firm specializing in intangible asset valuation, advisory, and monetization services, announced that it is seeking offers to acquire the non-core patent portfolio of Locus Fermentation Solutions, a Solon, Ohio-based biotechnology company known for its innovative fermentation-enabled technologies. The offering invites interested parties to submit non-binding indications of interest to acquire any or all of Locus's 120+ patents and applications with global coverage. Non-binding indications of interest are due to Hilco on April 30, 2026. Interested parties should contact Hilco directly at [email protected] to learn more. In recent years, Locus has shifted its focus to commercialization and has deemed certain technology areas in which it previously patented to be non-core to the business going forward. These patents represent a robust and diverse portfolio of high-performance, sustainability-focused, fermentation-enabled solutions that span five technology segments in which Locus has done significant research and development. These include proprietary fermentation methods, microbial formulations, and biosurfactant innovations applicable to: * Animal Nutrition: Microbe-based compositions improving animal health and feed efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. * Cement: Methods leveraging microbial biosurfactants to lower the carbon footprint and enhance performance of cement and concrete. * Health & Pharma: Functional excipients and delivery technologies with applications in pharmaceuticals, supplements, and cosmetics. * Food Production: Methods related to emulsification, stabilization, and processing efficiency enhancements in food production. * Textile Printing & Dyeing: Biosurfactant-based solutions for enhanced dye fixation, reduced chemical usage, and wastewater improvements. Interested parties have the opportunity to acquire all or any selection of the patents in Locus's non-core portfolio. The Company may negotiate with interested parties prior to the April 30th deadline noted above and, in the event that an indication of interest is acceptable, may enter into a transaction at any time, and will provide an updated asset schedule if necessary. Hilco IP Services Head of Patent Advisory, Karl Maersch - who has held previous positions at Dow Chemical, Eastman Kodak, and Jones Day, where he has generated billions of dollars from patent monetization efforts - notes of this portfolio, "Locus has built a broad and technically differentiated patent portfolio developed to address global ESG challenges." Maersch continued, "This acquisition opportunity can allow strategic operators in these spaces to diversify their product offerings and capitalize on high-value intellectual property that emphasizes sustainability across a wide range of jurisdictions." About Hilco Global: Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company that delivers integrated professional services and capital solutions that help clients maximize value and drive performance across the retail, commercial industrial, real estate, manufacturing, brand and intellectual property sectors, and more. Hilco Global provides a range of customized solutions to healthy, stressed, and distressed companies to resolve complex situations and enhance long-term enterprise value. Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing strategic advice and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has more than 810 professionals operating on four continents. Visit www.hilcoglobal.com. SOURCE Hilco Trading, LLC This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

Hilco Global announces newly constructed multifamily building available via bankruptcy sale in South Dakota. PR Newswire Today at 7:30am PDT NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The Hilco Global real estate practice, in cooperation with NAI Sioux Falls, announces April 16, 2026, as the qualifying bid deadline for a 63-unit, newly constructed multifamily building in Watertown, South Dakota. The Chapter 7 bankruptcy sale is subject to approval by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Dakota, Fargo Division. The property, located at 315 E. Kemp Avenue, is a newly developed multifamily community approximately 90% complete. Designed with modern living in mind, the property will offer 63 residential units in a well-located area of Watertown, proximate to national and local restaurants, fitness centers, parks and other everyday amenities. The offering presents a compelling opportunity for investors to acquire a substantially completed asset, finish construction and deliver a new residential community to a growing regional market. Watertown serves as an economic hub for northeastern South Dakota with a diverse employment base spanning manufacturing, healthcare, education and financial services. Major employers in the region include Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Terex Utilities, Worthington Industries and Premier Bankcard, along with the Watertown School District. The city supports more than 12,000 jobs across the region, with manufacturing representing a significant portion of the workforce. With a population of approximately 23,000 residents and continued investment from major employers, Watertown has demonstrated steady economic growth and sustained demand for quality housing. "This property represents a unique opportunity to acquire a nearly completed multifamily asset in a stable and growing Midwestern market," said Jonathan Cuticelli, director at Hilco Global. "With construction well advanced and strong local economic fundamentals supporting housing demand, investors have the ability to step in, complete the project and deliver much-needed residential inventory to the Watertown community." The sale is subject to Bankruptcy Court Approval of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Dakota, Fargo Division, Petition No. 25-30004. Bids must be received on or before the deadline of April 16, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (CT) and must be submitted on the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) document available for review and download from Hilco Real Estate Sale's website. Interested bidders should reach out directly for requirements to participate in the sale process. For further information, please contact Jonathan Cuticelli at (203) 561-8737 or [email protected]. To obtain access to due diligence documents, please visit HilcoRealEstateSales.com or call (855) 755-2300. About Hilco Global Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company that delivers integrated professional services and capital solutions that help clients maximize value and drive performance across the retail, commercial and industrial, real estate, manufacturing, brand and intellectual property sectors and more. Hilco Global provides a range of customized solutions to healthy, stressed and distressed companies to resolve complex situations and enhance long-term enterprise value. Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing strategic advice and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has more than 810 professionals operating on four continents. Visit www.hilcoglobal.com. SOURCE Hilco Trading, LLC This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

Hilco Real Estate Finance launches medium-term loan product with facilities from £10m to £150m. Hilco Real Estate Finance ("HREF"), a Hilco Global company, has launched a new medium-term loan product in response to market demand for extended finance facilities. The new product will be available in both the UK and Ireland, with terms ranging from 2 to 6 years, and loan sizes of £10m-£150m (approximately €11.5m-€175m) are actively considered. Pricing will start at the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA) + 2.95%. All loans will be secured by real estate collateral at a loan-to-value ratio of up to 75%. As with its existing approach, HREF is sector-agnostic and positive about esoteric assets; borrowers will benefit from the same speed, flexibility, and level of service that are the hallmark of HREF's bridging loan activity. Max Lewis, chief investment officer at HREF, said: "This new medium-term product marks a step-change in HREF's lending capabilities and will service a growing requirement for extended finance facilities. As one of the best-capitalised lenders in the sector, the move into loans of up to six years is a natural progression for Bridging Loan Directory, and Bridging Loan Directory look forward to bringing the insight, speed, and flexibility that HREF is renowned for to this increasingly vital segment of the real estate lending market."