diff --git a/NEWS.md b/NEWS.md
index 90d5f9b9..39b9abf9 100644
--- a/NEWS.md
+++ b/NEWS.md
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version 1.9.5
+-------------
+
+- Removes an unexpected performance regression on the anniversary track
+  due to marking forward strengthened redundant clauses as used.
+
 Version 1.9.4
 -------------
 
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index d6c9a61b..158c7472 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.9.5-rc.1
+1.9.5
diff --git a/src/version.cpp b/src/version.cpp
index 014542bc..dc9c66bd 100644
--- a/src/version.cpp
+++ b/src/version.cpp
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 
 #ifdef NBUILD
 #ifndef VERSION
-#define VERSION "1.9.5-rc.1"
+#define VERSION "1.9.5"
 #endif // VERSION
 #endif // NBUILD