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Vintage Cash Cow becomes Vintage.com as customer payouts pass £100 million

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UK-founded resale business completes global rebrand as Vintage Cash Cow becomes Vintage.comSince launching in Leeds in 2016, the postal resale service has paid out more than £100 million for jewellery, watches, coins and other forgotten valuables sent in by customers across the UK and EuropeThe company has expanded its workforce from 160 people in 2023 to over 800 today as it has scaled to 9 markets in EuropeMore than 42,000 customers have rated the service ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, with an average of 4.4 out of 5

LEEDS, England, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vintage Cash Cow, the UK’s leading convenience-led resale service that helps people turn unwanted valuables into cash, today announces it will become Vintage.com in the UK.

The rebrand comes as the company passes a significant milestone: more than £100 million paid out to UK and European customers for items sent in since it launched in Leeds in 2016.

Vintage.com offers customers a free and protected way to sell unwanted valuables, including jewellery, watches, coins, cameras and collectables, without fees or any obligation to accept an offer. The UK is the company’s founding and largest market and will now operate under the same Vintage.com brand as its growing European business.

UK customers will see no change to the service itself: the same free, no-obligation way to sell unwanted items by post.

Antony Charman, Founder and Chairman of Vintage.com, said: “When we started in 2016, we just wanted to give people an easier way to sell things they’d otherwise let sit in a drawer. Paying out £100 million tells us how much value has been hiding in people’s homes all along, and how much people appreciate a service that’s straightforward and doesn’t ask anything of them upfront.

“Vintage.com is a new name, but it’s the same team, the same standards, and the same promise we’ve always made: send it in, and we’ll tell you what we can offer.”

How Vintage.com works

Unlike marketplaces where people have to identify, value, list and sell each item themselves, Vintage.com operates a direct-purchase model. Customers choose the items they want to sell and pack them securely. The offering provides a free tracked postage label, making it simple to send it back for appraisal.

Each box is assessed by trained appraisers, with specialists covering categories including jewellery, watches, coins, precious metals, cameras and collectables. Customers receive a single valuation covering everything in their box and can choose whether to accept it. Around 80% choose to do so; if they decline, their items are returned free of charge.

Every box is digitally tracked throughout the process with shipping and contents protection included, bringing appraisal, logistics and resale together in one service rather than leaving customers to manage each item separately.

Growing across the UK and Europe

The company has expanded rapidly across Europe over the past year and now operates in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy and Spain, with Ireland recently becoming its next market. Demand has driven rapid growth behind the scenes too: the company has scaled from a team of 160 in 2023 to more than 800 people today.

As the business has grown, Vintage.com has invested in the appraisal expertise and operational standards needed to handle increasing volumes consistently. Its Appraisal Academy, launched in May 2026, provides specialist training across 17 appraisal categories, combining structured learning with hands-on experience alongside established appraisers.

More than 42,000 customers have independently reviewed Vintage Cash Cow and Vintage.com on Trustpilot, with a combined TrustScore of 4.4 out of 5.

The rebrand will be rolled out across the company’s UK website, packaging and customer communications over the coming weeks, with the underlying service, team and standards remaining unchanged.

About Vintage.com

Founded in Leeds, UK, in 2016, Vintage.com makes selling unwanted valuables simple. Its free, fully protected service lets customers send everything together and receive a single offer from experts in antiques and collectibles. Whatever can be reused, resold or recycled is, reducing waste and supporting a more circular economy where value is preserved for both people and planet.

Operating across the UK, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy and Spain, with Ireland becoming its latest market, Vintage.com processes customer boxes across categories including jewellery, watches, coins, electronics, toys and household goods. The company employs more than 800 people and operates nine warehouse and appraisal facilities across Europe, including in Leeds and Duiven, supporting its continued international growth.

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Solstice Advanced Materials to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 4, 2026

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MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solstice Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: SOLS) (“Solstice” or “the Company”) will issue its third quarter financial results before market open on November 4, 2026. The Company will also hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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A live webcast of the investor call as well as related presentation materials will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, investor.solstice.com. The teleconference can be accessed by dialing 877-407-8029 (North America toll-free) or +1 201-689-8029 (international).

A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call concludes and will be available for 30 days following the presentation.

About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry’s most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™ and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents and pending applications, Solstice’s approximately 4,100 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit www.solstice.com.

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Sharon AI Enters Into GPU-Backed Debt Facility, Expanding Funding Flexibility for AI Factory Deployments

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Proceeds from the facility will support the deployment of compute infrastructure dedicated to customer contracts

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SHAZ) (“Sharon AI” or the “Company”), a leading Australian Neocloud delivering trusted AI infrastructure, today announced it has entered into its inaugural US$356m committed senior secured, GPU-backed SPV debt facility priced at a fixed rate of 9.95%, excluding fees.

The facility will be secured against the GPUs and associated cash flows, with the contract-backed funding structure reflecting the security and delivery discipline underpinning Sharon AI’s platform and marks a further step towards the Company’s ambition of delivering gigawatt-scale AI compute capacity across Australia, New Zealand and the broader Asia-Pacific.

The facility includes marquee Australian, Asian and global investors including Goldman Sachs and select large private credit funds. This facility is the first in an expected series of GPU financings supporting the scheduled build out of over 68,000 NVIDIA GPUs deployed by mid-2027.

With the closing of this transaction, Sharon AI will have secured over US$2.6bn of institutional debt and equity capital over the past 10 months, extending the Company’s capital markets program and underscoring Sharon AI’s ability to access diversified sources of capital as it scales its AI infrastructure platform for a growing customer base of hyperscale, AI natives, government, enterprise, and research organizations.

“As demand for sovereign and secure, trusted AI infrastructure continues to outpace available supply globally, and particularly across Australia, New Zealand and the broader Asia-Pacific, access to scalable debt capital is an important enabler of our growth,” said James Manning, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sharon AI.

“This facility demonstrates how we expect to access debt markets to fund our GPU deployments, leveraging our book of quality customer offtake now standing at a TCV of over US$8.8bn. This is designed to enhance return on equity and ultimately drive increased long-term shareholder value. With a strong balance sheet, growing contracted capacity pipeline and a disciplined approach to capital allocation, we believe we are well positioned to continue scaling our AI platform across the Asia-Pacific region.”

Jarden Australia acted as sole financial advisor and arranger.

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About Sharon AI

Sharon AI (NASDAQ: SHAZ) is a leading Australian Neocloud delivering trusted sovereign AI infrastructure. Through its AI Factory platform and world-class ecosystem of technology and co-location partners, Sharon AI expands access to the scalable capabilities organizations need to build, train and run AI, from model training through to inference and agentic AI. Serving customers globally, Sharon AI helps organizations move faster from AI potential to measurable value. For more information, visit www.sharonai.com.

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The forward-looking statements and other information contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Sharon AI does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

 

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Oak Essentials Launches Antioxidant Hand Serum

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Advanced Repair for Aging Hands, Powered by the Longevity Molecule.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oak Essentials, the clean, hydrating skincare line by Jenni Kayne, launches Antioxidant Hand Serum, a targeted serum formulated for the skin that shows signs of aging first. Powered by antioxidant-rich Grapevine Stem Cells, a source of Resveratrol, also called the longevity molecule, the silky, fast-absorbing formula helps visibly reduce dark spots and soften the appearance of wrinkles while lightly hydrating for supple, youthful-looking hands.

Created with ingredients of 96% natural origin, Antioxidant Hand Serum launches Oct. 1 at $38 and joins the Jenni Kayne x Oak Essentials Hand Wash and Hand Balm in the Oak Essentials hand care collection.

“At this stage of life, caring for my hands feels just as important as anything I put on my face,” said Jenni Kayne, Founder of Oak Essentials.

Antioxidant Hand Serum absorbs quickly with no tacky residue and layers seamlessly under moisturizer or SPF, leaving hands looking visibly smoother, more even-toned and supple. It is gently scented with Oak Essentials’ Cashmere Musk, with notes of calming Lavender and warm Musk grounded by an earthy Vetiver base.

“The hands are always the tell,” said Lauren Harris, CEO of Oak Essentials. “We wanted to give them the same serious, results-driven care we bring to every face product.”

Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, the formula targets dark spots, wrinkles and fine lines, dehydration, loss of elasticity, uneven texture, and mature or changing skin. Key ingredients include:

Grapevine Stem Cells: Rich in Resveratrol, help visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots and soften the look of wrinkles.Rosehip Oil: Naturally high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Omega fatty acids, helps replenish hydration, reinforce the skin barrier and reduce transepidermal water loss.Botanical Stem Cells: A biotech blend of Hollyhock and Lingonberry Stem Cells that helps support elasticity, visibly improve firmness and protect against daily environmental stressors, including UV exposure and pollution.Bamboo Juice: Naturally rich in silica, amino acids and trace minerals, helps deliver lightweight, lasting hydration.Lingonberry Fruit Extract: Concentrated with polyphenols and Vitamin C, helps defend the skin against oxidative stress.Pullulan: A naturally derived film former made from fermented tapioca that visibly smooths the appearance of fine lines on contact.

“Hands were the brief, but this had to be serum-grade, not a dressed-up lotion,” said Kim Price, COO and Head of Product Development at Oak Essentials. “We built around Grapevine Stem Cells because the science was genuinely compelling, then layered in Rosehip Oil and Botanical Stem Cells until we had something that delivers the way a face serum does—just for hands.”

Antioxidant Hand Serum (1.7 oz / 50 mL, $38) is available now at oakessentials.com/products/antioxidant-hand-serum.

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