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Tradeweb Reports August 2026 Total Trading Volume of $61.2 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $2.8 Trillion
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Tradeweb Reports August 2026 Total Trading Volume of $61.2 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $2.8 Trillion
August 2026 ADV up 13.7% YoY
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Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today reported total trading volume for the month of August 2026 of $61.2 trillion (tn). Average daily volume ("ADV") for the month was $2.8tn, an increase of 13.7 percent (%) year-over-year ... Show Full Article NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Tradeweb Reports August 2026 Total Trading Volume of $61.2 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $2.8 Trillion August 2026 ADV up 13.7% YoY - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today reported total trading volume for the month of August 2026 of $61.2 trillion (tn). Average daily volume ("ADV") for the month was $2.8tn, an increase of 13.7 percent (%) year-over-year("YoY").
August 2026 Highlights
rates
* U.S. government bond ADV was up 28.9% YoY to $282.5 billion (bn). European government bond ADV was up 22.2% YoY to $54.1bn.
- U.S. government bond ADV was driven by robust institutional and wholesale activity. Similarly, European government bond ADV was driven by strong volumes in our institutional client channel. Activity in both the U.S. and Europe was supported by a growing number of clients trading across a diverse set of trading protocols.
* Mortgage ADV was down 9.2% YoY to $210.7bn.
- To-Be-Announced ("TBA") activity moderated YoY as long-end Treasury yields moved sharply higher, with the number of accounts trading broadly unchanged. Tradeweb's specified pool platform saw its third-highest monthly trade count on record supported by a 10% YoY increase in accounts trading.
* Swaps/swaptions 1-year ADV was up 27.3% YoY to $553.0bn and total rates derivatives ADV was up 21.0% YoY to $1.1tn.
- Swaps/swaptions 1-year saw stronger risk trading activity YoY, driven by shifting global central bank policy expectations and persistent uncertainty surrounding the inflation and economic growth outlook. This was supported by a 30% YoY increase in compression activity, which carries a relatively lower fee per million ("FPM"). 3Q26 to date compression activity as a percentage of swaps/swaptions 1-year is trending lower than in 2Q26.
credit
* Fully electronic U.S. credit ADV was up 32.5% YoY to $8.9bn and European credit ADV was up 10.7% YoY to $2.0bn.
- U.S. credit volumes were driven by continued client adoption of trading protocols, most notably in Request-for-Quote ("RFQ"), Portfolio Trading ("PT"), and Tradeweb AllTrade(R). Tradeweb captured 19.0% share of fully electronic U.S. high grade TRACE and 8.3% share of U.S. high yield TRACE, as measured by Tradeweb. We also reported 26.8% total share of U.S. high grade TRACE and 10.0% total share of U.S. high yield TRACE. European credit volumes YoY were supported by continued use of a diverse set of trading protocols. Global cash credit PT ADV increased by 50.4% YoY, with non-comp PT[1] ADV up 113.1% YoY. PT carries a relatively lower FPM as compared to the broader cash credit average, with non-comp PT carrying a lower FPM than PT overall.
* Municipal bonds ADV was down 2.8% YoY to $523 million (mm).
- Municipal bond volumes lagged the broader market, which was up 1.1%[2] YoY driven by elevated new issuance activity which Tradeweb does not participate in.
* Credit derivatives ADV was up 51.4% YoY to $17.7bn.
- Increased hedge fund and systematic account activity YoY led to increased swap execution facility ("SEF") and multilateral trading facility ("MTF") credit default swaps activity.
equities
* U.S. ETF ADV was up 19.8% YoY to $10.1bn and International ETF ADV was up 23.6% YoY to $3.1bn.
- Stronger global ETF volumes YoY were driven by robust activity in our institutional and wholesale channels, as the client base grew and clients' adoption of Tradeweb's Automated Intelligent Execution ("AiEX") tool continued to grow YoY.
money markets
* Repo ADV was up 11.5% YoY to $836.3bn.
- Strong global repo ADV was supported by increased client participation across the platform YoY. In the U.S., strong growth was driven by a continued increase in net treasury issuance. Additionally, balances in the Fed's reverse repo facility ("RRP") remained close to zero, with a small spike at the end of the month. In Europe, strong trading momentum continued, supported by elevated collateral demand and shifting expectations surrounding major central bank policy rates.
* Other Money Markets ADV was down 0.1% YoY to $276.3bn.
- Other money markets ADV was driven by less client demand for commercial paper and discount notes YoY. This was offset by growth in Tradeweb's ICD Portal activity from both existing and new client additions.
Please refer to the report posted to https://www.tradeweb.com/newsroom/monthly-activity-reports/ for complete information and data related to our historical monthly, quarterly and yearly ADV and total trading volume across asset classes.
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About Tradeweb Markets
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) is a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets. Founded in 1996, Tradeweb provides access to markets, data and analytics, electronic trading, straight-through-processing and reporting for more than 50 products to clients in the institutional, wholesale, retail and corporates markets. Advanced technologies developed by Tradeweb enhance price discovery, order execution and trade workflows while allowing for greater scale and helping to reduce risks in client trading operations. Tradeweb serves more than 3,000 clients in more than 85 countries. On average, Tradeweb facilitated more than $2.9 trillion in notional value traded per day over the past four fiscal quarters. For more information, please go to www.tradeweb.com.
Basis of Presentation
All reported amounts are presented in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated. In determining the reported U.S. dollar amounts for non-U.S. dollar denominated securities, the non-U.S. dollar amount for a particular month is translated into U.S. dollars generally based on the monthly average foreign exchange rate for the prior month. Volumes presented in this release exclude volumes generated by (i) unbilled trial agreements, (ii) products billed on an agreement basis where we do not calculate notional value, and (iii) products that are not rates, credit, equities or money markets products. Please see the footnotes on page 3 of the full report for information regarding how we calculate market share amounts presented in this release.
Amounts for preliminary average variable fees per million dollars of volume traded and preliminary fixed fees for rates, credit, equities and money markets included in this release and in the related report are subject to the completion of management's final review and our other financial closing procedures and therefore are subject to change.
Beginning with the publication of the December 2024 Monthly Activity Report, Tradeweb adjusted its methodology for reflecting acquisitions in its reported average daily volume figures. For average daily volume derived from acquisitions, the denominator is now the number of trading days that have elapsed from the acquisition date to the end date of the reporting period, and not the total number of trading days in the reporting period, which was the previous methodology. Beginning in December 2024, this methodology was applied retroactively to restate the impact of both 2024 acquisitions; the average daily volume attributable to acquisitions occurring prior to 2024 was not restated.
Day counts generally reflect all SIFMA trading days, where applicable. As recommended by SIFMA, Good Friday, April 3, 2026 was an official trading day for U.S. Fixed Income markets. However, due to holiday-abbreviated hours (markets closed at 12:00 PM EDT) and limited trading activity, we have excluded April 3, 2026 as a trading day for all U.S. products. All trading volume from that day is included in April 2026 monthly totals.
Market and Industry Data
This release and the complete report include estimates regarding market and industry data that we prepared based on our management's knowledge and experience in the markets in which we operate, together with information obtained from various sources, including publicly available information, industry reports and publications, surveys, our clients, trade and business organizations and other contacts in the markets in which we operate. In presenting this information, we have made certain assumptions that we believe to be reasonable based on such data and other similar sources and on our knowledge of, and our experience to date in, the markets in which we operate. While such information is believed to be reliable for the purposes used herein, no representations are made as to the accuracy or completeness thereof and we take no responsibility for such information.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements related to, among other things, our outlook and future performance, the industry and markets in which we operate, our expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, prospects and assumptions and future events are forward-looking statements.
We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the documents of Tradeweb Markets Inc. on file with or furnished to the SEC, may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In particular, preliminary average variable fees per million dollars of volume traded and preliminary fixed fees for rates, credit, equities and money markets are subject to the completion of management's final review and our other financial closing procedures and therefore are subject to change. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are not guarantees of future events or performance and future events, our actual results of operations, financial condition or liquidity, and the development of the industry and markets in which we operate, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. In addition, even if future events, our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity, and events in the industry and markets in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this release, they may not be predictive of events, results or developments in future periods.
Any forward-looking statement that we make in this release speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release.
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[1] Non-comp PT defined as a portfolio trade sent to a single dealer.
[2] Based on data from MSRB.
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Original text here: https://www.tradeweb.com/newsroom/media-center/news-releases/tradeweb-reports-august-2026-total-trading-volume-of-$61.2-trillion-and-average-daily-volume-of-$2.8-trillion
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Tradeweb Reports August 2026 Total Trading Volume of $61.2 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $2.8 Trillion
August 2026 ADV up 13.7% YoY
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Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today reported total trading volume for the month of August 2026 of $61.2 trillion (tn). Average daily volume ("ADV") for the month was $2.8tn, an increase of 13.7 percent (%) year-over-year ... Show Full Article NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Tradeweb Reports August 2026 Total Trading Volume of $61.2 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $2.8 Trillion August 2026 ADV up 13.7% YoY - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today reported total trading volume for the month of August 2026 of $61.2 trillion (tn). Average daily volume ("ADV") for the month was $2.8tn, an increase of 13.7 percent (%) year-over-year("YoY").
August 2026 Highlights
rates
* U.S. government bond ADV was up 28.9% YoY to $282.5 billion (bn). European government bond ADV was up 22.2% YoY to $54.1bn.
- U.S. government bond ADV was driven by robust institutional and wholesale activity. Similarly, European government bond ADV was driven by strong volumes in our institutional client channel. Activity in both the U.S. and Europe was supported by a growing number of clients trading across a diverse set of trading protocols.
* Mortgage ADV was down 9.2% YoY to $210.7bn.
- To-Be-Announced ("TBA") activity moderated YoY as long-end Treasury yields moved sharply higher, with the number of accounts trading broadly unchanged. Tradeweb's specified pool platform saw its third-highest monthly trade count on record supported by a 10% YoY increase in accounts trading.
* Swaps/swaptions 1-year ADV was up 27.3% YoY to $553.0bn and total rates derivatives ADV was up 21.0% YoY to $1.1tn.
- Swaps/swaptions 1-year saw stronger risk trading activity YoY, driven by shifting global central bank policy expectations and persistent uncertainty surrounding the inflation and economic growth outlook. This was supported by a 30% YoY increase in compression activity, which carries a relatively lower fee per million ("FPM"). 3Q26 to date compression activity as a percentage of swaps/swaptions 1-year is trending lower than in 2Q26.
credit
* Fully electronic U.S. credit ADV was up 32.5% YoY to $8.9bn and European credit ADV was up 10.7% YoY to $2.0bn.
- U.S. credit volumes were driven by continued client adoption of trading protocols, most notably in Request-for-Quote ("RFQ"), Portfolio Trading ("PT"), and Tradeweb AllTrade(R). Tradeweb captured 19.0% share of fully electronic U.S. high grade TRACE and 8.3% share of U.S. high yield TRACE, as measured by Tradeweb. We also reported 26.8% total share of U.S. high grade TRACE and 10.0% total share of U.S. high yield TRACE. European credit volumes YoY were supported by continued use of a diverse set of trading protocols. Global cash credit PT ADV increased by 50.4% YoY, with non-comp PT[1] ADV up 113.1% YoY. PT carries a relatively lower FPM as compared to the broader cash credit average, with non-comp PT carrying a lower FPM than PT overall.
* Municipal bonds ADV was down 2.8% YoY to $523 million (mm).
- Municipal bond volumes lagged the broader market, which was up 1.1%[2] YoY driven by elevated new issuance activity which Tradeweb does not participate in.
* Credit derivatives ADV was up 51.4% YoY to $17.7bn.
- Increased hedge fund and systematic account activity YoY led to increased swap execution facility ("SEF") and multilateral trading facility ("MTF") credit default swaps activity.
equities
* U.S. ETF ADV was up 19.8% YoY to $10.1bn and International ETF ADV was up 23.6% YoY to $3.1bn.
- Stronger global ETF volumes YoY were driven by robust activity in our institutional and wholesale channels, as the client base grew and clients' adoption of Tradeweb's Automated Intelligent Execution ("AiEX") tool continued to grow YoY.
money markets
* Repo ADV was up 11.5% YoY to $836.3bn.
- Strong global repo ADV was supported by increased client participation across the platform YoY. In the U.S., strong growth was driven by a continued increase in net treasury issuance. Additionally, balances in the Fed's reverse repo facility ("RRP") remained close to zero, with a small spike at the end of the month. In Europe, strong trading momentum continued, supported by elevated collateral demand and shifting expectations surrounding major central bank policy rates.
* Other Money Markets ADV was down 0.1% YoY to $276.3bn.
- Other money markets ADV was driven by less client demand for commercial paper and discount notes YoY. This was offset by growth in Tradeweb's ICD Portal activity from both existing and new client additions.
Please refer to the report posted to https://www.tradeweb.com/newsroom/monthly-activity-reports/ for complete information and data related to our historical monthly, quarterly and yearly ADV and total trading volume across asset classes.
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About Tradeweb Markets
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) is a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets. Founded in 1996, Tradeweb provides access to markets, data and analytics, electronic trading, straight-through-processing and reporting for more than 50 products to clients in the institutional, wholesale, retail and corporates markets. Advanced technologies developed by Tradeweb enhance price discovery, order execution and trade workflows while allowing for greater scale and helping to reduce risks in client trading operations. Tradeweb serves more than 3,000 clients in more than 85 countries. On average, Tradeweb facilitated more than $2.9 trillion in notional value traded per day over the past four fiscal quarters. For more information, please go to www.tradeweb.com.
Basis of Presentation
All reported amounts are presented in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated. In determining the reported U.S. dollar amounts for non-U.S. dollar denominated securities, the non-U.S. dollar amount for a particular month is translated into U.S. dollars generally based on the monthly average foreign exchange rate for the prior month. Volumes presented in this release exclude volumes generated by (i) unbilled trial agreements, (ii) products billed on an agreement basis where we do not calculate notional value, and (iii) products that are not rates, credit, equities or money markets products. Please see the footnotes on page 3 of the full report for information regarding how we calculate market share amounts presented in this release.
Amounts for preliminary average variable fees per million dollars of volume traded and preliminary fixed fees for rates, credit, equities and money markets included in this release and in the related report are subject to the completion of management's final review and our other financial closing procedures and therefore are subject to change.
Beginning with the publication of the December 2024 Monthly Activity Report, Tradeweb adjusted its methodology for reflecting acquisitions in its reported average daily volume figures. For average daily volume derived from acquisitions, the denominator is now the number of trading days that have elapsed from the acquisition date to the end date of the reporting period, and not the total number of trading days in the reporting period, which was the previous methodology. Beginning in December 2024, this methodology was applied retroactively to restate the impact of both 2024 acquisitions; the average daily volume attributable to acquisitions occurring prior to 2024 was not restated.
Day counts generally reflect all SIFMA trading days, where applicable. As recommended by SIFMA, Good Friday, April 3, 2026 was an official trading day for U.S. Fixed Income markets. However, due to holiday-abbreviated hours (markets closed at 12:00 PM EDT) and limited trading activity, we have excluded April 3, 2026 as a trading day for all U.S. products. All trading volume from that day is included in April 2026 monthly totals.
Market and Industry Data
This release and the complete report include estimates regarding market and industry data that we prepared based on our management's knowledge and experience in the markets in which we operate, together with information obtained from various sources, including publicly available information, industry reports and publications, surveys, our clients, trade and business organizations and other contacts in the markets in which we operate. In presenting this information, we have made certain assumptions that we believe to be reasonable based on such data and other similar sources and on our knowledge of, and our experience to date in, the markets in which we operate. While such information is believed to be reliable for the purposes used herein, no representations are made as to the accuracy or completeness thereof and we take no responsibility for such information.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements related to, among other things, our outlook and future performance, the industry and markets in which we operate, our expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, prospects and assumptions and future events are forward-looking statements.
We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the documents of Tradeweb Markets Inc. on file with or furnished to the SEC, may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In particular, preliminary average variable fees per million dollars of volume traded and preliminary fixed fees for rates, credit, equities and money markets are subject to the completion of management's final review and our other financial closing procedures and therefore are subject to change. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are not guarantees of future events or performance and future events, our actual results of operations, financial condition or liquidity, and the development of the industry and markets in which we operate, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. In addition, even if future events, our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity, and events in the industry and markets in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this release, they may not be predictive of events, results or developments in future periods.
Any forward-looking statement that we make in this release speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release.
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[1] Non-comp PT defined as a portfolio trade sent to a single dealer.
[2] Based on data from MSRB.
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Original text here: https://www.tradeweb.com/newsroom/media-center/news-releases/tradeweb-reports-august-2026-total-trading-volume-of-$61.2-trillion-and-average-daily-volume-of-$2.8-trillion
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Newmark Arranges 291,000-Square-Foot Lease at Seattle-Area Logistics Facility Slated for Aerospace Manufacturing Conversion
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges 291,000-Square-Foot Lease at Seattle-Area Logistics Facility Slated for Aerospace Manufacturing Conversion
Seattle, WA -- Newmark announces the Company has arranged a 291,035-square-foot industrial lease in Kent, Washington to Cowboy Space, an aerospace and advanced manufacturing firm that plans to establish a major production operation at the site. Executive Vice Chairman Thad Mallory, SIOR, and Vice ... Show Full Article NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges 291,000-Square-Foot Lease at Seattle-Area Logistics Facility Slated for Aerospace Manufacturing Conversion Seattle, WA -- Newmark announces the Company has arranged a 291,035-square-foot industrial lease in Kent, Washington to Cowboy Space, an aerospace and advanced manufacturing firm that plans to establish a major production operation at the site. Executive Vice Chairman Thad Mallory, SIOR, and ViceChairman Taylor Hoff, SIOR, represented landlord CenterPoint Properties in the transaction.
According to Newmark Research, the transaction is the largest industrial lease in the Puget Sound region year-to-date.
Cowboy Space will transform the facility, at 7650 South 228th Street, into a specialized advanced manufacturing operation supporting space and rocket development, adding approximately 300 jobs to the region's aerospace industry. The project will include significant tenant and landlord-funded capital improvements, including new office construction, power and ventilation upgrades, enhanced security measures, flooring improvements and extensive glazing and skylight additions.
Originally developed as a distribution facility and most recently occupied by Costco, the property's extensive power infrastructure, abundant parking and strategic location ultimately made it an attractive solution for Cowboy Space's manufacturing requirements, and further reinforces the area's emergence as a center for aerospace manufacturing and innovation.
"This building was originally designed for large-scale logistics users, but Cowboy Space recognized the opportunity to reimagine it as a highly specialized production facility," said Hoff. "We're seeing growing demand from aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies that need significant power, large floor plates and access to engineering talent, and the Kent Valley is uniquely positioned to meet those requirements."
Located in the heart of Kent's industrial corridor, the property sits near a growing concentration of aerospace and space technology companies, including Blue Origin, Stoke Space and Boeing. The location also provides access to a highly skilled workforce supported by decades of aerospace manufacturing activity across the Puget Sound.
"Across our West Coast portfolio, we're seeing sustained demand from advanced manufacturing users, and this lease with Cowboy Space reflects that broader trend," said Wes Payne, leasing officer at CenterPoint. "By repositioning the asset to meet the needs of modern manufacturing, we were able to create value for both Cowboy Space and the property, while supporting the continued growth of the region's aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystem."
"This lease is exactly the kind of investment that the City of Kent has been working toward for years," added Bill Ellis, Kent's Chief Economic Development Officer. "We recognized early on that the future of the Kent Valley wasn't just traditional distribution, but advanced manufacturing, aerospace and next-generation space companies. Cowboy Space's decision to establish a major presence here helps validate that vision."
According to Newmark research, manufacturing employment in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue region increased 1.9% year-over-year during the second quarter, reversing trends seen throughout much of 2025, and signaling renewed momentum among industrial occupiers. Meanwhile, the Kent submarket remains one of the largest industrial concentrations in the Puget Sound region, totaling more than 52.5 million square feet of inventory. Regional developers have recently curtailed new construction activity, with just 1.2 million square feet under construction across the market, representing approximately 0.4% of inventory, which will likely create favorable conditions for future occupancy gains.
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About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Original text here: https://www.nmrk.com/insights/press-releases/newmark-arranges-291-000-square-foot-lease-at-seattle-area-logistics-facility-slated-for-aerospace-manufacturing-conversion
[Category: BizReal Estate]
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Newmark Arranges 291,000-Square-Foot Lease at Seattle-Area Logistics Facility Slated for Aerospace Manufacturing Conversion
Seattle, WA -- Newmark announces the Company has arranged a 291,035-square-foot industrial lease in Kent, Washington to Cowboy Space, an aerospace and advanced manufacturing firm that plans to establish a major production operation at the site. Executive Vice Chairman Thad Mallory, SIOR, and Vice ... Show Full Article NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges 291,000-Square-Foot Lease at Seattle-Area Logistics Facility Slated for Aerospace Manufacturing Conversion Seattle, WA -- Newmark announces the Company has arranged a 291,035-square-foot industrial lease in Kent, Washington to Cowboy Space, an aerospace and advanced manufacturing firm that plans to establish a major production operation at the site. Executive Vice Chairman Thad Mallory, SIOR, and ViceChairman Taylor Hoff, SIOR, represented landlord CenterPoint Properties in the transaction.
According to Newmark Research, the transaction is the largest industrial lease in the Puget Sound region year-to-date.
Cowboy Space will transform the facility, at 7650 South 228th Street, into a specialized advanced manufacturing operation supporting space and rocket development, adding approximately 300 jobs to the region's aerospace industry. The project will include significant tenant and landlord-funded capital improvements, including new office construction, power and ventilation upgrades, enhanced security measures, flooring improvements and extensive glazing and skylight additions.
Originally developed as a distribution facility and most recently occupied by Costco, the property's extensive power infrastructure, abundant parking and strategic location ultimately made it an attractive solution for Cowboy Space's manufacturing requirements, and further reinforces the area's emergence as a center for aerospace manufacturing and innovation.
"This building was originally designed for large-scale logistics users, but Cowboy Space recognized the opportunity to reimagine it as a highly specialized production facility," said Hoff. "We're seeing growing demand from aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies that need significant power, large floor plates and access to engineering talent, and the Kent Valley is uniquely positioned to meet those requirements."
Located in the heart of Kent's industrial corridor, the property sits near a growing concentration of aerospace and space technology companies, including Blue Origin, Stoke Space and Boeing. The location also provides access to a highly skilled workforce supported by decades of aerospace manufacturing activity across the Puget Sound.
"Across our West Coast portfolio, we're seeing sustained demand from advanced manufacturing users, and this lease with Cowboy Space reflects that broader trend," said Wes Payne, leasing officer at CenterPoint. "By repositioning the asset to meet the needs of modern manufacturing, we were able to create value for both Cowboy Space and the property, while supporting the continued growth of the region's aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystem."
"This lease is exactly the kind of investment that the City of Kent has been working toward for years," added Bill Ellis, Kent's Chief Economic Development Officer. "We recognized early on that the future of the Kent Valley wasn't just traditional distribution, but advanced manufacturing, aerospace and next-generation space companies. Cowboy Space's decision to establish a major presence here helps validate that vision."
According to Newmark research, manufacturing employment in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue region increased 1.9% year-over-year during the second quarter, reversing trends seen throughout much of 2025, and signaling renewed momentum among industrial occupiers. Meanwhile, the Kent submarket remains one of the largest industrial concentrations in the Puget Sound region, totaling more than 52.5 million square feet of inventory. Regional developers have recently curtailed new construction activity, with just 1.2 million square feet under construction across the market, representing approximately 0.4% of inventory, which will likely create favorable conditions for future occupancy gains.
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About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Property Sale
ENCINO, California, Sept. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Property Sale
ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Fox Run Apartments, a 220-unit multifamily asset in St. Charles, Illinois.
"Located in a high-demand submarket, Fox Run Apartments is a fully renovated asset well-positioned for long-term growth," said Ryan D. Engle, ... Show Full Article ENCINO, California, Sept. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Property Sale ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Fox Run Apartments, a 220-unit multifamily asset in St. Charles, Illinois. "Located in a high-demand submarket, Fox Run Apartments is a fully renovated asset well-positioned for long-term growth," said Ryan D. Engle,senior managing director investments in Marcus & Millichap's Chicago Oak Brook office. "Median annual household income within one mile of the property is over $104,000." Engle and Andrean Angelov of Marcus & Millichap had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor, and procured the buyer, also a private investor.
The property is accessible from Illinois Route 38 and Route 64, a short drive from the Geneva Metra commuter rail station, and within walking distance of public transportation. The Downtown Chicago Loop and O'Hare International Airport are 45 and 30 miles away, respectively. Shopping, dining, and recreation are close by in Downtown St. Charles, at the Geneva Commons shopping mall, and in Harvest Hills Park.
Built in 1973 on 7.5 acres at 115 Walnut Drive, Fox Run Apartments has loft-style apartments with high ceilings, updated kitchens, stainless-steel appliances, patios or balconies, walk-in closets, and linen closets.
Community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, sundeck, picnic area, fitness center, and laundry facilities.
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About Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (NYSE: MMI)
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2025, the company had 1,808 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 8,818 transactions in 2025, with a sales volume of approximately $50.9 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
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Original text here: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/news-events/press/2026/09/marcus-millichap-closes-suburban-chicago-multifamily-property-sale
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Property Sale
ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Fox Run Apartments, a 220-unit multifamily asset in St. Charles, Illinois.
"Located in a high-demand submarket, Fox Run Apartments is a fully renovated asset well-positioned for long-term growth," said Ryan D. Engle, ... Show Full Article ENCINO, California, Sept. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Property Sale ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Fox Run Apartments, a 220-unit multifamily asset in St. Charles, Illinois. "Located in a high-demand submarket, Fox Run Apartments is a fully renovated asset well-positioned for long-term growth," said Ryan D. Engle,senior managing director investments in Marcus & Millichap's Chicago Oak Brook office. "Median annual household income within one mile of the property is over $104,000." Engle and Andrean Angelov of Marcus & Millichap had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor, and procured the buyer, also a private investor.
The property is accessible from Illinois Route 38 and Route 64, a short drive from the Geneva Metra commuter rail station, and within walking distance of public transportation. The Downtown Chicago Loop and O'Hare International Airport are 45 and 30 miles away, respectively. Shopping, dining, and recreation are close by in Downtown St. Charles, at the Geneva Commons shopping mall, and in Harvest Hills Park.
Built in 1973 on 7.5 acres at 115 Walnut Drive, Fox Run Apartments has loft-style apartments with high ceilings, updated kitchens, stainless-steel appliances, patios or balconies, walk-in closets, and linen closets.
Community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, sundeck, picnic area, fitness center, and laundry facilities.
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About Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (NYSE: MMI)
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2025, the company had 1,808 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 8,818 transactions in 2025, with a sales volume of approximately $50.9 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
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Original text here: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/news-events/press/2026/09/marcus-millichap-closes-suburban-chicago-multifamily-property-sale
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HACHETTE BOOK GROUP AND HACHETTE UK PARTNERS WITH BARNES & NOBLE AND WATERSTONES TO LAUNCH RAISING READERS STORYTIMES
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release:
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HACHETTE BOOK GROUP AND HACHETTE UK PARTNERS WITH BARNES & NOBLE AND WATERSTONES TO LAUNCH RAISING READERS STORYTIMES
A major three-day #RaisingReaders collaboration to promote the joys and benefits of reading with children.
NEW YORK & LONDON -- In an exclusive partnership, global publishing powerhouses Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK are joining forces with Barnes & Noble and Waterstones to launch Raising Readers Storytimes, an extension of the #ReadingisGolden Campaign.
Storytime is a trusted tool in ... Show Full Article NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release: * * * HACHETTE BOOK GROUP AND HACHETTE UK PARTNERS WITH BARNES & NOBLE AND WATERSTONES TO LAUNCH RAISING READERS STORYTIMES A major three-day #RaisingReaders collaboration to promote the joys and benefits of reading with children. NEW YORK & LONDON -- In an exclusive partnership, global publishing powerhouses Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK are joining forces with Barnes & Noble and Waterstones to launch Raising Readers Storytimes, an extension of the #ReadingisGolden Campaign. Storytime is a trusted tool inthe repertoire of most children's booksellers, using the power of reading aloud to enchant even the youngest children with a good story. Taking place from September 18-20, this massive three-day event will amplify this magic and ignite a passion for books in young children across both sides of the Atlantic.
Designed for children ages 3 to 8, the weekend will celebrate the crucial role reading picture books aloud can play in child development. From listening skills and visual interpretation to building children's imagination, storytime is a truly joyful way of learning.
In more than 720 locations across the U.S., Barnes & Noble booksellers will bring Caldecott Honor-winner Christopher Denise's beloved Knight Owl to life. Meanwhile, in the UK, Waterstones will host events featuring Rachel Bright and Jim Field, the acclaimed creators behind Hachette Children's Group's bestselling picture book series whose nine titles include The Lion Inside, The Squirrels Who Squabbled, The Koala Who Could and The Turtle Who Turned the Tide.
"Reading together is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to spark a lifelong love of books in children," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble & Waterstones. "Every day in our bookstores we see the joy that a great story can bring to families. We are delighted to join Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK in this wonderful initiative to celebrate the power of storytime."
The campaign centers on a simple yet transformative habit: encouraging parents and caregivers to spend just 10 minutes a day reading with their children.
"We know from research that reading for fun as a child is the greatest predicter of future success - more than education, social background or anything else. And being read to is the best way to inculcate this love of reading," said David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK. "So, we're really thrilled to be partnering with Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Christopher Denise, Rachel Bright, and Jim Field to bring the magic of reading to thousands of young people."
The festivities kick off on Friday, September 18, with targeted school outreach:
* US: Barnes & Noble and HBG will bring special Knight Owl storytimes to up to 1,000 elementary schools as kids gear up for the new school year.
* UK: Bestselling duo Rachel Bright and Jim Field will host their first-ever national, free Virtual School Event on Friday, September 18 (10:30 AM-11:15 AM BST).
These exclusive school sessions will launch a weekend packed with interactive in-store events, expert tips for parents, and free Raising Readers resources across participating Barnes & Noble and Waterstones bookstores. Contact your local Barnes & Noble or Waterstones to discover when your store's storytime will take place.
The partnership builds on Barnes & Noble and Waterstones' support of Hachette's Raising Readers campaign, including their role in helping launch the official Raising Readers public service announcement (PSA), which highlights the joys and benefits of reading with your child even for just 10 minutes a day.
To join the movement, follow and share using #RaisingReaders and #ReadingIsGolden.
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About WATERSTONES AND BARNES & NOBLE
WATERSTONES is the UK and Ireland's leading high street bookseller with 320 bookshops, including Foyles, Hatchards, Hodges Figgis, Blackwell's and branches in Ireland, Brussels and Amsterdam. It is the only national specialist book retailer of scale in the UK, with the average sized shop carrying a range of around 30,000 individual books and with over 200,000 titles in the largest shop.
BARNES & NOBLE, INC. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The Company has 720 bookstores across the United States, as well as its online bookstore at bn.com, the NOOK digital business which offers both eBooks and audiobooks, including the B&N Audiobooks subscription, the SparkNotes educational service, and stationery and gift retailer Paper Source. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be found on the Company's website at www.bn.com.
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About RAISING READERS
Raising Readers was launched by UK and US CEO David Shelley in 2024, with the campaign's core engine utilising the power of Hachette's creative and consumer network. Back-of-book letters advocating for family reading time are included across adult fiction and nonfiction print, ebook and audiobooks. By the end of 2026, the Raising Readers call to action will reach an estimated 25 million print and digital copies worldwide. To reach multi-format audiences, the initiative features dedicated audio messages recorded by high-profile spokespersons, including Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon (US) and author and broadcaster Lorraine Kelly (UK).
Studies show that reading for enjoyment has seen a steep, rapid decline for more than a decade. Reading for fun among 13-year-olds has declined by nearly half since 2012 in the U.S., according to survey data published in June 2026 by the Education Department's National Center for Education Statistics. Meanwhile, the portion of 9-year-olds who read for fun has declined 16 percentage points in the past 13 years. Other studies have shown that the percentage of children who read for fun fell from 53% in 2012 to 39% in 2022.
Recent data from the National Literacy Trust highlights a stark reality: only 36.1% of 8-18-year-olds read for pleasure, with the gap widening between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Because reading for fun is the single biggest predictor of a child's future life chances, outranking family income or parental education, Hachette is leveraging its massive global footprint to reverse this trend and encourage parents and carers to read with their child for 10 minutes a day.
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About HACHETTE BOOK GROUP
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group, Grand Central Publishing Group, Hachette Audio, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit, Workman Publishing, and Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to several publishing companies.
Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Prize, James Beard Award, and other major honors.
We are committed to diversity in our company and our publishing programs, and to fostering a culture of inclusion for all our employees and authors. We are proud to be part of Hachette Livre, the world's third-largest trade and educational publisher.
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About HACHETTE UK
Our mission at Hachette UK is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.
We are the UK's second-largest publishing group with 10 autonomous divisions and over 50 imprints with a rich and diverse history. We are the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest-growing part of our business.
We publish thousands of new books across the group every year and our authors include Rebecca Yarros, Stephen King, Alice Oseman, John Grisham, Adam Kay, Val McDermid, David Nicholls, J.K. Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Malala Yousafzai. We are the proud publishers of Jane Austen, Charles Darwin, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Lord Byron.
Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Little, Brown, Orion, John Murray Press, Hodder & Stoughton, Headline, Bookouture and Octopus. Hachette Children's Group publishes a diverse range of books for children of all ages and Hachette Learning is a market leader in high-quality educational materials and services. In 2022, we welcomed Paperblanks, the second-largest premium stationery brand in the world, to our group.
We have eight offices around the UK, including our headquarters in London and the Hely Hutchinson Centre (HHC) for distribution in Didcot. We have subsidiaries in several other regions, including Australia, India, Ireland, Jamaica and New Zealand.
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About Christopher Denise:
Christopher Denise is the award-winning creator of Knight Owl, which was a Caldecott Honor Award winner, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and an ALA-ALSC Notable Book for Children, among many other honors. Christopher is also the illustrator of many critically acclaimed books for young readers, including Groundhug Day and Firefly Hollow. He invites you to visit him online at christopherdenise.com.
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About Rachel Bright:
Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. A prolific creator, she has written countless bestselling books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside, The Koala Who Could and The Worrysaurus and has won many prestigious awards including The Lollies, The Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize and The Sainsbury's Book Award. Her books have been translated into 47 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives in a forest clearing near the seaside, with her partner, their two young daughters and numerous animals.
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About Jim Field:
Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He has won multiple awards including the BookTrust Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Oscar's Book Prize, Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards and The Lollies Book Award. He regularly collaborates with Rachel Bright (THE LION INSIDE), and Kes Gray (OI FROG!) as well as writing and illustrating his own bilingual books in the MONSIEUR ROSCOE series.
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About HACHETTE CHILDREN'S GROUP
Hachette Children's Group is one of the largest children's publishers in the UK, with an outstanding track record in creating bestselling and award-winning books for children and young people. The Group is committed to raising readers whatever their age, stage or interest, with vibrant lists offering a book for every child, including baby and pre-school books, picture books, gift, fiction, non-fiction, books for the school and library market and licensed publishing.
HCG comprises the imprints Orchard Books, Starboard, Tempest; Blyton Books, Wren & Rook, Welbeck Children's Books, Laurence King, Franklin Watts and Wayland.
The Group publishes a wide range of authors, illustrators, series and licences including: A.B. Hamilton, Adiba Jaigirdar, Alex T. Smith, Alex Wheatle, Alexandra Bracken, Alice Oseman, Cariad Lloyd, Chris Chatterton, Chris Smith, Cressida Cowell, David Almond, Dean Atta, Dermot O'Leary, Forest Xiao, Francesca Simon, Gabby's Dollhouse, Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees, Jacqueline Wilson, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Jessica Townsend, Jim Field, J.J. Arcanjo, J.K. Rowling, Julian Gough, Kes Gray, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, L. D. Lapinski, Laini Taylor, Lauren Child, Lauren St John, Leigh Bardugo, Matt Goodfellow, Matt Oldfield, Matthew Syed, Mike Brownlow, Neil Coslett, Official Mr Bean, Onjali Q. Rauf, Piers Torday, Rachel Bright, Rainbow Magic, Ramzee, Rev. Richard Coles, Robert Muchamore, Simon Mugford, Simon Rickerty, Siobhan McDermott, The Magic Pet Shop, Tom Tinn Disbury and Yassmin Abdel-Magied.
Hachette Children's Group is also the owner of Enid Blyton Entertainment.
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Original text here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/articles/hachette-book-group-and-hachette-uk-partners-with-barnes-noble-and-waterstones-to-launch-raising-readers-storytimes/
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HACHETTE BOOK GROUP AND HACHETTE UK PARTNERS WITH BARNES & NOBLE AND WATERSTONES TO LAUNCH RAISING READERS STORYTIMES
A major three-day #RaisingReaders collaboration to promote the joys and benefits of reading with children.
NEW YORK & LONDON -- In an exclusive partnership, global publishing powerhouses Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK are joining forces with Barnes & Noble and Waterstones to launch Raising Readers Storytimes, an extension of the #ReadingisGolden Campaign.
Storytime is a trusted tool in ... Show Full Article NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release: * * * HACHETTE BOOK GROUP AND HACHETTE UK PARTNERS WITH BARNES & NOBLE AND WATERSTONES TO LAUNCH RAISING READERS STORYTIMES A major three-day #RaisingReaders collaboration to promote the joys and benefits of reading with children. NEW YORK & LONDON -- In an exclusive partnership, global publishing powerhouses Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK are joining forces with Barnes & Noble and Waterstones to launch Raising Readers Storytimes, an extension of the #ReadingisGolden Campaign. Storytime is a trusted tool inthe repertoire of most children's booksellers, using the power of reading aloud to enchant even the youngest children with a good story. Taking place from September 18-20, this massive three-day event will amplify this magic and ignite a passion for books in young children across both sides of the Atlantic.
Designed for children ages 3 to 8, the weekend will celebrate the crucial role reading picture books aloud can play in child development. From listening skills and visual interpretation to building children's imagination, storytime is a truly joyful way of learning.
In more than 720 locations across the U.S., Barnes & Noble booksellers will bring Caldecott Honor-winner Christopher Denise's beloved Knight Owl to life. Meanwhile, in the UK, Waterstones will host events featuring Rachel Bright and Jim Field, the acclaimed creators behind Hachette Children's Group's bestselling picture book series whose nine titles include The Lion Inside, The Squirrels Who Squabbled, The Koala Who Could and The Turtle Who Turned the Tide.
"Reading together is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to spark a lifelong love of books in children," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble & Waterstones. "Every day in our bookstores we see the joy that a great story can bring to families. We are delighted to join Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK in this wonderful initiative to celebrate the power of storytime."
The campaign centers on a simple yet transformative habit: encouraging parents and caregivers to spend just 10 minutes a day reading with their children.
"We know from research that reading for fun as a child is the greatest predicter of future success - more than education, social background or anything else. And being read to is the best way to inculcate this love of reading," said David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK. "So, we're really thrilled to be partnering with Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Christopher Denise, Rachel Bright, and Jim Field to bring the magic of reading to thousands of young people."
The festivities kick off on Friday, September 18, with targeted school outreach:
* US: Barnes & Noble and HBG will bring special Knight Owl storytimes to up to 1,000 elementary schools as kids gear up for the new school year.
* UK: Bestselling duo Rachel Bright and Jim Field will host their first-ever national, free Virtual School Event on Friday, September 18 (10:30 AM-11:15 AM BST).
These exclusive school sessions will launch a weekend packed with interactive in-store events, expert tips for parents, and free Raising Readers resources across participating Barnes & Noble and Waterstones bookstores. Contact your local Barnes & Noble or Waterstones to discover when your store's storytime will take place.
The partnership builds on Barnes & Noble and Waterstones' support of Hachette's Raising Readers campaign, including their role in helping launch the official Raising Readers public service announcement (PSA), which highlights the joys and benefits of reading with your child even for just 10 minutes a day.
To join the movement, follow and share using #RaisingReaders and #ReadingIsGolden.
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About WATERSTONES AND BARNES & NOBLE
WATERSTONES is the UK and Ireland's leading high street bookseller with 320 bookshops, including Foyles, Hatchards, Hodges Figgis, Blackwell's and branches in Ireland, Brussels and Amsterdam. It is the only national specialist book retailer of scale in the UK, with the average sized shop carrying a range of around 30,000 individual books and with over 200,000 titles in the largest shop.
BARNES & NOBLE, INC. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The Company has 720 bookstores across the United States, as well as its online bookstore at bn.com, the NOOK digital business which offers both eBooks and audiobooks, including the B&N Audiobooks subscription, the SparkNotes educational service, and stationery and gift retailer Paper Source. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be found on the Company's website at www.bn.com.
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About RAISING READERS
Raising Readers was launched by UK and US CEO David Shelley in 2024, with the campaign's core engine utilising the power of Hachette's creative and consumer network. Back-of-book letters advocating for family reading time are included across adult fiction and nonfiction print, ebook and audiobooks. By the end of 2026, the Raising Readers call to action will reach an estimated 25 million print and digital copies worldwide. To reach multi-format audiences, the initiative features dedicated audio messages recorded by high-profile spokespersons, including Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon (US) and author and broadcaster Lorraine Kelly (UK).
Studies show that reading for enjoyment has seen a steep, rapid decline for more than a decade. Reading for fun among 13-year-olds has declined by nearly half since 2012 in the U.S., according to survey data published in June 2026 by the Education Department's National Center for Education Statistics. Meanwhile, the portion of 9-year-olds who read for fun has declined 16 percentage points in the past 13 years. Other studies have shown that the percentage of children who read for fun fell from 53% in 2012 to 39% in 2022.
Recent data from the National Literacy Trust highlights a stark reality: only 36.1% of 8-18-year-olds read for pleasure, with the gap widening between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Because reading for fun is the single biggest predictor of a child's future life chances, outranking family income or parental education, Hachette is leveraging its massive global footprint to reverse this trend and encourage parents and carers to read with their child for 10 minutes a day.
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About HACHETTE BOOK GROUP
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group, Grand Central Publishing Group, Hachette Audio, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit, Workman Publishing, and Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to several publishing companies.
Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Prize, James Beard Award, and other major honors.
We are committed to diversity in our company and our publishing programs, and to fostering a culture of inclusion for all our employees and authors. We are proud to be part of Hachette Livre, the world's third-largest trade and educational publisher.
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About HACHETTE UK
Our mission at Hachette UK is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.
We are the UK's second-largest publishing group with 10 autonomous divisions and over 50 imprints with a rich and diverse history. We are the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest-growing part of our business.
We publish thousands of new books across the group every year and our authors include Rebecca Yarros, Stephen King, Alice Oseman, John Grisham, Adam Kay, Val McDermid, David Nicholls, J.K. Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Malala Yousafzai. We are the proud publishers of Jane Austen, Charles Darwin, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Lord Byron.
Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Little, Brown, Orion, John Murray Press, Hodder & Stoughton, Headline, Bookouture and Octopus. Hachette Children's Group publishes a diverse range of books for children of all ages and Hachette Learning is a market leader in high-quality educational materials and services. In 2022, we welcomed Paperblanks, the second-largest premium stationery brand in the world, to our group.
We have eight offices around the UK, including our headquarters in London and the Hely Hutchinson Centre (HHC) for distribution in Didcot. We have subsidiaries in several other regions, including Australia, India, Ireland, Jamaica and New Zealand.
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About Christopher Denise:
Christopher Denise is the award-winning creator of Knight Owl, which was a Caldecott Honor Award winner, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and an ALA-ALSC Notable Book for Children, among many other honors. Christopher is also the illustrator of many critically acclaimed books for young readers, including Groundhug Day and Firefly Hollow. He invites you to visit him online at christopherdenise.com.
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About Rachel Bright:
Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. A prolific creator, she has written countless bestselling books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside, The Koala Who Could and The Worrysaurus and has won many prestigious awards including The Lollies, The Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize and The Sainsbury's Book Award. Her books have been translated into 47 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives in a forest clearing near the seaside, with her partner, their two young daughters and numerous animals.
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About Jim Field:
Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He has won multiple awards including the BookTrust Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Oscar's Book Prize, Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards and The Lollies Book Award. He regularly collaborates with Rachel Bright (THE LION INSIDE), and Kes Gray (OI FROG!) as well as writing and illustrating his own bilingual books in the MONSIEUR ROSCOE series.
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About HACHETTE CHILDREN'S GROUP
Hachette Children's Group is one of the largest children's publishers in the UK, with an outstanding track record in creating bestselling and award-winning books for children and young people. The Group is committed to raising readers whatever their age, stage or interest, with vibrant lists offering a book for every child, including baby and pre-school books, picture books, gift, fiction, non-fiction, books for the school and library market and licensed publishing.
HCG comprises the imprints Orchard Books, Starboard, Tempest; Blyton Books, Wren & Rook, Welbeck Children's Books, Laurence King, Franklin Watts and Wayland.
The Group publishes a wide range of authors, illustrators, series and licences including: A.B. Hamilton, Adiba Jaigirdar, Alex T. Smith, Alex Wheatle, Alexandra Bracken, Alice Oseman, Cariad Lloyd, Chris Chatterton, Chris Smith, Cressida Cowell, David Almond, Dean Atta, Dermot O'Leary, Forest Xiao, Francesca Simon, Gabby's Dollhouse, Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees, Jacqueline Wilson, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Jessica Townsend, Jim Field, J.J. Arcanjo, J.K. Rowling, Julian Gough, Kes Gray, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, L. D. Lapinski, Laini Taylor, Lauren Child, Lauren St John, Leigh Bardugo, Matt Goodfellow, Matt Oldfield, Matthew Syed, Mike Brownlow, Neil Coslett, Official Mr Bean, Onjali Q. Rauf, Piers Torday, Rachel Bright, Rainbow Magic, Ramzee, Rev. Richard Coles, Robert Muchamore, Simon Mugford, Simon Rickerty, Siobhan McDermott, The Magic Pet Shop, Tom Tinn Disbury and Yassmin Abdel-Magied.
Hachette Children's Group is also the owner of Enid Blyton Entertainment.
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Original text here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/articles/hachette-book-group-and-hachette-uk-partners-with-barnes-noble-and-waterstones-to-launch-raising-readers-storytimes/
Dentons Advises Equans UK & Ireland on Its Acquisition of Mway Communications
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises Equans UK & Ireland on its acquisition of Mway Communications
London--Dentons has advised Equans UK & Ireland on its strategic acquisition of Mway Communications, a leading specialist in highways technology and communications infrastructure.
Mway provides critical technology and engineering solutions to National Highways and Tier 1 contractors across the UK's Strategic Road Network. The business employs around 100 people and generates annual turnover of approximately pound sterling26 million.
The acquisition ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises Equans UK & Ireland on its acquisition of Mway Communications London--Dentons has advised Equans UK & Ireland on its strategic acquisition of Mway Communications, a leading specialist in highways technology and communications infrastructure. Mway provides critical technology and engineering solutions to National Highways and Tier 1 contractors across the UK's Strategic Road Network. The business employs around 100 people and generates annual turnover of approximately pound sterling26 million. The acquisitionstrengthens Equans' UK capabilities in connected infrastructure, operational technology and communications networks. Mway's services span technology deployment, electrical engineering, street lighting, traffic signals, inductive loop installation and highways civil works, complementing Equans' existing capabilities across digital infrastructure, energy systems, engineering and asset management.
James Graham, Divisional CEO at Equans UK & Ireland, said: "Mway Communications has built an excellent reputation as a trusted delivery partner across the UK's Strategic Road Network. Their deep sector knowledge and proven customer partnerships make them excellent in their operation. We are delighted to welcome the Mway team to Equans. We would also like to thank the Dentons team for the commercial and pragmatic advice throughout the transaction."
Chris Colclough, Partner in Dentons' UK Corporate team, said: "We are delighted to have supported Equans on this strategic acquisition. Mway is a high-quality business operating at the heart of the UK's critical highways infrastructure, and its specialist technology and engineering capabilities make it a compelling addition to Equans' existing platform. The transaction reflects the continued investment we are seeing in connected and technology-enabled infrastructure across the UK. It was a real pleasure to work with the Equans team and support them in delivering the acquisition."
The Dentons team was led by Chris Colclough, Partner and Head of the Milton Keynes Corporate team, supported by Senior Associate Chris Northway, Associate Emily Bowler and Trainee Mayowa Olagunju, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Dentons specialists including Rukia Khatun and Lily Folland (Technology, Media and Telecommunications), Jamie MacGregor (Tax), Verity Buckingham (Employment) and Chris De Luca (Real Estate).
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URL: Equans UK & Ireland
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/september/dentons-advises-equans-uk-and-ireland-on-acquisition-of-mway-communications
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Dentons advises Equans UK & Ireland on its acquisition of Mway Communications
London--Dentons has advised Equans UK & Ireland on its strategic acquisition of Mway Communications, a leading specialist in highways technology and communications infrastructure.
Mway provides critical technology and engineering solutions to National Highways and Tier 1 contractors across the UK's Strategic Road Network. The business employs around 100 people and generates annual turnover of approximately pound sterling26 million.
The acquisition ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons advises Equans UK & Ireland on its acquisition of Mway Communications London--Dentons has advised Equans UK & Ireland on its strategic acquisition of Mway Communications, a leading specialist in highways technology and communications infrastructure. Mway provides critical technology and engineering solutions to National Highways and Tier 1 contractors across the UK's Strategic Road Network. The business employs around 100 people and generates annual turnover of approximately pound sterling26 million. The acquisitionstrengthens Equans' UK capabilities in connected infrastructure, operational technology and communications networks. Mway's services span technology deployment, electrical engineering, street lighting, traffic signals, inductive loop installation and highways civil works, complementing Equans' existing capabilities across digital infrastructure, energy systems, engineering and asset management.
James Graham, Divisional CEO at Equans UK & Ireland, said: "Mway Communications has built an excellent reputation as a trusted delivery partner across the UK's Strategic Road Network. Their deep sector knowledge and proven customer partnerships make them excellent in their operation. We are delighted to welcome the Mway team to Equans. We would also like to thank the Dentons team for the commercial and pragmatic advice throughout the transaction."
Chris Colclough, Partner in Dentons' UK Corporate team, said: "We are delighted to have supported Equans on this strategic acquisition. Mway is a high-quality business operating at the heart of the UK's critical highways infrastructure, and its specialist technology and engineering capabilities make it a compelling addition to Equans' existing platform. The transaction reflects the continued investment we are seeing in connected and technology-enabled infrastructure across the UK. It was a real pleasure to work with the Equans team and support them in delivering the acquisition."
The Dentons team was led by Chris Colclough, Partner and Head of the Milton Keynes Corporate team, supported by Senior Associate Chris Northway, Associate Emily Bowler and Trainee Mayowa Olagunju, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Dentons specialists including Rukia Khatun and Lily Folland (Technology, Media and Telecommunications), Jamie MacGregor (Tax), Verity Buckingham (Employment) and Chris De Luca (Real Estate).
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About Dentons
Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com
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URL: Equans UK & Ireland
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/september/dentons-advises-equans-uk-and-ireland-on-acquisition-of-mway-communications
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Clark Hill: CARB Releases New Resources and Reporting Guidance for California SB 253 Compliance
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update:
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CARB Releases New Resources and Reporting Guidance for California SB 253 Compliance
Author: Maram T. Salaheldin
The California Air Resources Board ("CARB") recently released several resources to assist companies preparing for the first reporting cycle under California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act ("SB 253"). The new materials include a voluntary reporting intake platform, plus a video tutorial, that gives reporting entities an opportunity to voluntarily provide CARB with entity information, ... Show Full Article BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * CARB Releases New Resources and Reporting Guidance for California SB 253 Compliance Author: Maram T. Salaheldin The California Air Resources Board ("CARB") recently released several resources to assist companies preparing for the first reporting cycle under California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act ("SB 253"). The new materials include a voluntary reporting intake platform, plus a video tutorial, that gives reporting entities an opportunity to voluntarily provide CARB with entity information,including regarding in-scope subsidiaries and contact information for fee invoicing for 2026. The materials also include a new guidance document for SB 253 2026 reporting submittals. These updates provide additional insight into CARB's expectations for the inaugural reporting year, but uncertainty remains as CARB's resubmitted Initial Regulation awaits approval by the Office of Administrative Law ("OAL") and litigation continues.
Anticipated Timeline
Although the Initial Regulation remains subject to final approval by the OAL, CARB continues to move forward with implementation efforts and has begun providing operational guidance to affected companies. Under CARB's proposed Initial Regulation, as reiterated by CARB through its recent guidance materials, companies expect the following timeline:
Reporting entities will be required to submit Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions data by November 10, 2026.
CARB will send fee invoices on or before December 10, 2026.
Payment will be due within 60 calendar days from the date of CARB's invoice.
The Voluntary Reporting Intake Platform
CARB's 2026 Voluntary Reporting Intake Platform allows reporting entities to provide contact and billing information to CARB in advance of reporting deadlines and, if desired, submit Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reports directly through the platform. Use of the platform is entirely voluntary, and CARB indicates that entities may also submit data by emailing climatedisclosure@arb.ca.gov. CARB's video tutorial provides a full walk-through of the platform.
CARB indicates that the platform is intended to streamline first-year reporting and fee administration. Besides contact information for fee invoicing purposes, the platform also enables companies to submit information on their different entities (e.g., subsidiaries) that have been determined to be in the scope of SB 253 and to indicate whether they will report on a consolidated basis and whether they wish to receive one invoice for all applicable fees. For example, one in-scope parent company may opt to pay one invoice covering three sets of fees for itself and its two in-scope subsidiaries.
Companies considering use of the platform should note an important practical consideration, however: the platform states that uploaded emissions reports and statements of non-reporting (for entities not reporting based on the December 2024 Enforcement Notice) will be made public. Therefore, reporting entities should carefully evaluate any information they intend to submit through the system and consider whether a different approach may be more appropriate in certain circumstances.
CARB's New Reporting Guidance Document
CARB's new guidance document reiterates the guidance in its prior Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQ") and the enforcement discretion first announced in its December 2024 Enforcement Notice. For the initial 2026 reporting cycle, CARB will accept Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data based on information that entities were already collecting, or were planning to collect, at the time of the notice. CARB also confirms that limited assurance will not be required for first-year submissions, notwithstanding SB 253's statutory assurance requirements.
The guidance document also addresses applicability criteria and key definitions, acceptable formats for 2026 reporting, Scope 2 emission factor options, reporting requirements for 2027 and beyond.
Looking Ahead
CARB's latest guidance provides some clarity for companies preparing for the first year of SB 253 reporting, but significant questions remain. Companies that may be subject to SB 253 should continue evaluating applicability based on the proposed Initial Regulation and, if in-scope, make a plan for how to approach the expected November 10, 2026 reporting deadline, including whether to begin voluntarily submitting entity information to CARB to streamline consolidated reporting and fee invoicing if applicable. At the same time, it is important to continue monitoring related developments, including the pending litigation, and maintain an adaptable and strategic approach to compliance planning.
Clark Hill's ESG & Sustainability team consists of attorneys and professionals throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Ireland representing a range of primary practice areas intersecting with ESG and sustainability issues. If you have questions or would like to discuss this alert, please contact the authors directly or your usual Clark Hill contact.
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This publication is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a solicitation to provide legal services. The information in this publication is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel. The views and opinions expressed herein represent those of the individual author(s) only and are not necessarily the views of Clark Hill PLC. Although we attempt to ensure that postings on our website are complete, accurate, and up to date, we assume no responsibility for their completeness, accuracy, or timeliness.
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Original text here: https://www.clarkhill.com/news-events/news/carb-releases-new-resources-and-reporting-guidance-for-california-sb-253-compliance/
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CARB Releases New Resources and Reporting Guidance for California SB 253 Compliance
Author: Maram T. Salaheldin
The California Air Resources Board ("CARB") recently released several resources to assist companies preparing for the first reporting cycle under California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act ("SB 253"). The new materials include a voluntary reporting intake platform, plus a video tutorial, that gives reporting entities an opportunity to voluntarily provide CARB with entity information, ... Show Full Article BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * CARB Releases New Resources and Reporting Guidance for California SB 253 Compliance Author: Maram T. Salaheldin The California Air Resources Board ("CARB") recently released several resources to assist companies preparing for the first reporting cycle under California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act ("SB 253"). The new materials include a voluntary reporting intake platform, plus a video tutorial, that gives reporting entities an opportunity to voluntarily provide CARB with entity information,including regarding in-scope subsidiaries and contact information for fee invoicing for 2026. The materials also include a new guidance document for SB 253 2026 reporting submittals. These updates provide additional insight into CARB's expectations for the inaugural reporting year, but uncertainty remains as CARB's resubmitted Initial Regulation awaits approval by the Office of Administrative Law ("OAL") and litigation continues.
Anticipated Timeline
Although the Initial Regulation remains subject to final approval by the OAL, CARB continues to move forward with implementation efforts and has begun providing operational guidance to affected companies. Under CARB's proposed Initial Regulation, as reiterated by CARB through its recent guidance materials, companies expect the following timeline:
Reporting entities will be required to submit Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions data by November 10, 2026.
CARB will send fee invoices on or before December 10, 2026.
Payment will be due within 60 calendar days from the date of CARB's invoice.
The Voluntary Reporting Intake Platform
CARB's 2026 Voluntary Reporting Intake Platform allows reporting entities to provide contact and billing information to CARB in advance of reporting deadlines and, if desired, submit Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reports directly through the platform. Use of the platform is entirely voluntary, and CARB indicates that entities may also submit data by emailing climatedisclosure@arb.ca.gov. CARB's video tutorial provides a full walk-through of the platform.
CARB indicates that the platform is intended to streamline first-year reporting and fee administration. Besides contact information for fee invoicing purposes, the platform also enables companies to submit information on their different entities (e.g., subsidiaries) that have been determined to be in the scope of SB 253 and to indicate whether they will report on a consolidated basis and whether they wish to receive one invoice for all applicable fees. For example, one in-scope parent company may opt to pay one invoice covering three sets of fees for itself and its two in-scope subsidiaries.
Companies considering use of the platform should note an important practical consideration, however: the platform states that uploaded emissions reports and statements of non-reporting (for entities not reporting based on the December 2024 Enforcement Notice) will be made public. Therefore, reporting entities should carefully evaluate any information they intend to submit through the system and consider whether a different approach may be more appropriate in certain circumstances.
CARB's New Reporting Guidance Document
CARB's new guidance document reiterates the guidance in its prior Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQ") and the enforcement discretion first announced in its December 2024 Enforcement Notice. For the initial 2026 reporting cycle, CARB will accept Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data based on information that entities were already collecting, or were planning to collect, at the time of the notice. CARB also confirms that limited assurance will not be required for first-year submissions, notwithstanding SB 253's statutory assurance requirements.
The guidance document also addresses applicability criteria and key definitions, acceptable formats for 2026 reporting, Scope 2 emission factor options, reporting requirements for 2027 and beyond.
Looking Ahead
CARB's latest guidance provides some clarity for companies preparing for the first year of SB 253 reporting, but significant questions remain. Companies that may be subject to SB 253 should continue evaluating applicability based on the proposed Initial Regulation and, if in-scope, make a plan for how to approach the expected November 10, 2026 reporting deadline, including whether to begin voluntarily submitting entity information to CARB to streamline consolidated reporting and fee invoicing if applicable. At the same time, it is important to continue monitoring related developments, including the pending litigation, and maintain an adaptable and strategic approach to compliance planning.
Clark Hill's ESG & Sustainability team consists of attorneys and professionals throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Ireland representing a range of primary practice areas intersecting with ESG and sustainability issues. If you have questions or would like to discuss this alert, please contact the authors directly or your usual Clark Hill contact.
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This publication is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a solicitation to provide legal services. The information in this publication is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel. The views and opinions expressed herein represent those of the individual author(s) only and are not necessarily the views of Clark Hill PLC. Although we attempt to ensure that postings on our website are complete, accurate, and up to date, we assume no responsibility for their completeness, accuracy, or timeliness.
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Original text here: https://www.clarkhill.com/news-events/news/carb-releases-new-resources-and-reporting-guidance-for-california-sb-253-compliance/
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Akin Advises Birch in $1.8 Billion Sale to Diversified
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Advises Birch in $1.8 Billion Sale to Diversified
(Houston) - Akin advised Birch Permian Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliated companies, a leading independent oil and gas producer with operations in the Permian Basin, in its agreement to sell to Diversified Energy Company in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion. The acquisition significantly expands Diversified's footprint in the Permian Basin, one of the nation's most prolific energy-producing regions, and is expected to establish Diversified ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akin Advises Birch in $1.8 Billion Sale to Diversified (Houston) - Akin advised Birch Permian Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliated companies, a leading independent oil and gas producer with operations in the Permian Basin, in its agreement to sell to Diversified Energy Company in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion. The acquisition significantly expands Diversified's footprint in the Permian Basin, one of the nation's most prolific energy-producing regions, and is expected to establish Diversifiedas a scaled operator in the basin.
The Akin representation was led by a team of: energy partner John Goodgame, private equity partner Andrew Lehman, energy partner Leana Garipova and tax partner Alison Chen.
Additional support was provided by:
* energy counsel Dan Harrist and associate Hailey Marino;
* antitrust & international competition partner Brian Rafkin;
* labor & employment partner Lauren Leyden and counsel Alexandra Johnson;
* tax partner Julia Pashin and associates Samir Halawi and Cara Buchicchio;
* energy partners Charlie Ofner and Cole Bredthauer;
* executive compensation & employee benefits partner Stephanie Bollheimer;
* projects & energy transition associate Matt Mouer; and
* corporate associates Kristen Ferrara, Nicole Shrader, Rhylee Azevedo and Stan Stanulonis.
For additional information on the transaction, please click here (https://ir.div.energy/news-events/us-press-releases/detail/230/diversified-announces-accretive-acquisition-of-birch).
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Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/press-releases/akin-advises-birch-in-dollar18-billion-sale-to-diversified
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Akin Advises Birch in $1.8 Billion Sale to Diversified
(Houston) - Akin advised Birch Permian Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliated companies, a leading independent oil and gas producer with operations in the Permian Basin, in its agreement to sell to Diversified Energy Company in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion. The acquisition significantly expands Diversified's footprint in the Permian Basin, one of the nation's most prolific energy-producing regions, and is expected to establish Diversified ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akin Advises Birch in $1.8 Billion Sale to Diversified (Houston) - Akin advised Birch Permian Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliated companies, a leading independent oil and gas producer with operations in the Permian Basin, in its agreement to sell to Diversified Energy Company in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion. The acquisition significantly expands Diversified's footprint in the Permian Basin, one of the nation's most prolific energy-producing regions, and is expected to establish Diversifiedas a scaled operator in the basin.
The Akin representation was led by a team of: energy partner John Goodgame, private equity partner Andrew Lehman, energy partner Leana Garipova and tax partner Alison Chen.
Additional support was provided by:
* energy counsel Dan Harrist and associate Hailey Marino;
* antitrust & international competition partner Brian Rafkin;
* labor & employment partner Lauren Leyden and counsel Alexandra Johnson;
* tax partner Julia Pashin and associates Samir Halawi and Cara Buchicchio;
* energy partners Charlie Ofner and Cole Bredthauer;
* executive compensation & employee benefits partner Stephanie Bollheimer;
* projects & energy transition associate Matt Mouer; and
* corporate associates Kristen Ferrara, Nicole Shrader, Rhylee Azevedo and Stan Stanulonis.
For additional information on the transaction, please click here (https://ir.div.energy/news-events/us-press-releases/detail/230/diversified-announces-accretive-acquisition-of-birch).
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Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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URL: Birch Permian Holdings
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/press-releases/akin-advises-birch-in-dollar18-billion-sale-to-diversified
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