Vitamin K2 and Kappa Bioscience fit extremely well into Balchem's strategic position of offering specialty nutritional ingredients that are differentiated by strong extant and emerging science, intellectual property and brand recognition; Balchem's global reach, operational capacity and customer focus will add value to the Kappa value proposition. The Kappa leadership team is strong, experienced and committed; they know and understand the vitamin K2 market and have made the K2Vital brand the most recognized and well-regarded brand in the vitamin K2 segment through their commitment to quality, science and transparent communication. Adding to the strategic fit of Kappa with Balchem is the set of common values and business ethics that each company espouse: both are focused on doing the right thing, focusing on customer success and loyalty, and delivering significant growth through commercial excellence and performance.