XTEND to List on Nasdaq After Merger; Eric Trump Joins Investment Round

Deal mechanics and market access

XTEND will enter U.S. public markets by combining with JFB Construction through a reverse merger pathway that accelerates listing timelines. The transaction anchors a reported enterprise value near $1.5 billion and includes about $152 million of strategic financing commitments tied to the closing.

Post-close governance will leave XTEND investors holding roughly 70% of the stock on a fully diluted basis, with JFB owners retaining the remaining 30%; management and board details are to follow as the companies prepare for a mid‑2026 close and an anticipated Nasdaq listing under the XTND ticker.

Technology, contracts and field use

XTEND’s product set centers on autonomous aerial and ground systems that combine machine autonomy with human supervision to conduct security and defense missions. The firm markets a proprietary operating environment called XOS, which it says coordinates guided autonomy in contested or complex settings to limit personnel exposure.

That capability has been reinforced by engagement with U.S. defense programs and multiple contract wins described as multimillion‑dollar awards; XTEND was also selected to participate in a Pentagon initiative focused on rapidly fielding low‑cost, scalable unmanned systems.

Strategic implications and next steps

Listing publicly will broaden XTEND’s access to institutional investors and create a transparent valuation benchmark among defense‑oriented autonomy companies. The presence of a high‑profile private investor in the financing round increases media and political visibility, which could amplify investor interest but also invite scrutiny.

Near term, regulatory and export control considerations, plus disclosure and governance upgrades, will shape the integration process; the companies have signaled further leadership and governance announcements ahead of the expected closing in 2026.