منتجع شاطىء العنوان Address Beach – دبي   يوسّع عروض الإقامة الفاخرة بإطلاق أجنحة مزودة بمسابح جاكوزي خاصة

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الإمارات، دبي, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

 في خطوة تعكس تطور مفهوم الإقامة الفاخرة على الواجهة البحرية، أعلن منتجع شاطىء العنوان Address Beachدبي   عن أجنحة الجاكوزي الجديدة الخاصة بالأجنحة، حيث تتحول الإقامة إلى تجربة خاصة تجمع بين الخصوصية، الرحابة، ومتعة الاسترخاء في قلب أحد أبرز معالم المدينة.

تعكس أجنحة الجاكوزي الجديدة توجّ ه المنتجع نحو تقديم تجارب إقامة مخصصة للحفاظ على خصوصية الضيوف، مع التركيز على المساحات الخارجية الخاصة كعنصر أساسي في تجربة الإقامة، بما يلبي احتياجات الزوار الراغبين في الهدوء أو المناسبات الخاصة في موقع شاطئي متميز.

يتكون الجناح من غرفة نوم واحدة مع جاكوزي ومسبح خاص وإطلالة بحرية ، وهو ما يشكل خيارًا مثاليًا للأزواج أو الأصدقاء الباحثين عن مساحة هادئة تنفصل عن إيقاع المدينة المتسارع. حيث يحتضن الجناح إطلالات مفتوحة على مشهد بانورامي يضم عين دبي ونخلة جميرا وامتداد الخليج العربي، مما يضيف للإقامة أجواء استثنائية. وتمتد مساحة الجناح بسلاسة إلى شرفة واسعة سقفها السماء، و تتصدر بركة الجاكوزي الخاصة التجربة، لتكون المكان المثالي لبداية يوم هادىء أو أمسية خاصة. حيث يكمّل التصميم المفتوح هذا الإحساس بالانسجام، جامعًا بين الداخل والخارج في تجربة إقامة تتسم بالراحة، والخصوصية، ورفاهية هادئة تنعكس في كل التفاصيل

كما صمم جناح بغرفتي نوم مع جاكوزي ومسبح خاص وإطلالة بحرية وشرفة ليكون خيارًا مثاليًا للعائلات أو الأصدقاء الباحثين عن إقامة متميزة، يضم الجناح غرفتي نوم بحمّامين داخليين تتصلان بمساحة معيشة مركزية تشكّل قلب الإقامة. فمن وجبات الإفطار الهادئة داخل الجناح إلى أوقات الاسترخاء الممتدة على التراس، يجد الضيوف أنفسهم في المكان الأمثل لقضاء لحظات هادئة بعيدًا عن ضوضاء الحياة اليومية.

ويمتد الإحساس بالرحابة إلى المساحات الخارجية، حيث تتصدر بركة الجاكوزي الخاصة المشهد كنقطة تجمع طبيعية، بإطلالات مفتوحة على جزيرة بلوواترز وامتداد الخليج العربي. ومع اقتراب ساعات الغروب، يتحول التراس إلى مساحة مثالية لأمسيات هادئة تطل على البحر، مؤكدة على مفهوم الإقامة المشتركة بأسلوب راقٍ ومترف.

و بعيدًا عن أجنحته الجديدة، يقدّم المنتجع تجربة اقامة فاخرة متكاملة ، حيث يشمل على أعلى مسبح لانهائي خارجي في العالم، وأعلى سبا في دبي، كما يعد أحد المنتجعات التي تضم مجموعة مختارة بعناية من تجارب الطعام المتميّزة، ما يجمع بين الأسلوب الحضري، و الرفاهية المطلقة، والتميّز الذي يميّز علامة Address.

ومع إطلاق أجنحة الجاكوزي الجديدة، يعزز منتجع شاطىء العنوان Address Beachدبي عروض الإقامة ليقدم مساحات صُمِّمت لتكون أكثر من مجرد مكان للإقامة، بل تجربة متكاملة تتيح للضيوف الاسترخاء، الاحتفاء باللحظات الخاصة، والاستمتاع برفاهية راقية على أعلى مستوى.

Meghan Lane
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+971 58 595 8196

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Address Beach Resort Dubai Introduces Private Jacuzzi Pool Suites, Designed for Moments Worth Celebrating

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Address Beach Resort Dubai introduces a new chapter in beachfront living with the launch of its Jacuzzi Pool Suites, bringing private outdoor indulgence and elevated space to one of the city’s most iconic destinations.

Created for guests who want to linger a little longer – whether celebrating something special, escaping the everyday, or simply craving stillness by the Arabian Gulf, the new Jacuzzi Pool Suites place private outdoor living at the heart of the experience.

The One Bedroom Jacuzzi Pool Sea View Suite with Balcony offers a private retreat for couples or friends looking to switch off from the city’s hustle. Framed by sweeping views of Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf, the suite opens onto an expansive balcony set against open sky. Here, a private Jacuzzi-style plunge pool becomes the focal point ideal for slow starts to the day with coffee in hand or evenings spent soaking as the city lights begin to glow. Inside, the living space connects seamlessly to the outdoors, creating a stay that feels relaxed, intimate and quietly elevated.

For families or friends travelling together, the Two Bedroom Jacuzzi Pool Sea View Suite with Balcony offers space to connect without compromising privacy. Featuring two en-suite bedrooms anchored by a central living area, the suite is designed for shared moments, from relaxed breakfasts indoors to sunlit afternoons stretched out on the terrace. The private Jacuzzi-style pool becomes the natural gathering point, framed by uninterrupted views of Bluewaters Island and the Arabian Gulf beyond. As daylight moves into golden hour, the terrace transforms into the perfect setting for unhurried evenings overlooking the sea.

Beyond its newly introduced suites, the resort is home to the world’s highest outdoor infinity pool, Dubai’s highest spa and a curated collection of lifestyle-driven dining experiences, delivering an experience-led approach to luxury that is confident, urban and unmistakably Address.

With the introduction of the new Jacuzzi Pool Suites, Address Beach Resort Dubai further enhances its accommodation portfolio with spaces designed not only to stay in but to truly experience, unwind, and celebrate every moment.

Meghan Lane
[email protected]
+971 58 595 8196

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Bodor Laser veranstaltet jährliche Preisverleihung und Jahresauftakt auf dem neuen globalen Hauptsitz-Campus

JINAN, China, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anlässlich der jährlichen Preisverleihung und der Jahresauftaktveranstaltung versammelte Bodor Laser Mitarbeiter aus dem gesamten Unternehmen im Dream Park, dem kürzlich fertiggestellten Campus des globalen Hauptsitzes. Die Veranstaltung stand unter dem Motto „Park & Dreams“ und diente sowohl dem Rückblick auf die Erfolge des Jahres 2025 als auch dem Startschuss für die nächste Entwicklungsphase des Unternehmens.

Grundsatzrede des Vorsitzenden

In seiner Grundsatzrede skizzierte President Kong Jie das dem Dream Park zugrundeliegende Konzept und bekräftigte das Engagement von Bodor Laser für Innovation und nachhaltiges Wachstum. Von den ersten Produktionsstätten bis zur vollen Inbetriebnahme des Dream Parks dauerte es 18 Jahre – ein Meilenstein, der die langfristigen Investitionen in modernste Fertigung und globale Geschäftstätigkeiten verdeutlicht.

Der Dream Park wurde als moderner Industriecampus konzipiert, der Produktion, Forschung und Entwicklung sowie Büroflächen mit intelligenten Managementsystemen und Mitarbeitereinrichtungen in einem ganzheitlichen Layout vereint. Der Campus soll die betriebliche Effizienz steigern und gleichzeitig ein kollaboratives und menschenzentriertes Arbeitsumfeld fördern.

Ungeachtet des schwierigen globalen Marktumfelds konnte Bodor Laser im Jahr 2025 eine solide Leistung vorweisen und übertraf seine Jahresziele. Das Unternehmen ist laut dem Qianzhan Industry Research Institute im sechsten Jahr in Folge (2019–2024) weltweit der führende Hersteller von Faserlaserschneidmaschinen (ab 1.000 W). Im vergangenen Jahr wurden mehr als 10.000 Maschinen aus der „DreamSpace Super Factory“ ausgeliefert sowie die Produktionskapazität und Betriebseffizienz weiter gesteigert.

Zu den weiteren Meilensteinen des Jahres zählte die Eröffnung der Südchina-Zentrale in Shenzhen, die Erweiterung des Portfolios im Bereich der Blech- und Rohrlaserschnitte und ein komplettes Angebot an Schweißlösungen. Zudem erhielt das Unternehmen drei Red Dot Design Awards, einschließlich der höchsten Auszeichnung „Best of the Best“. Parallel dazu startete das Unternehmen weitreichende KI-Initiativen und entwickelte einen eigenen KI-Agenten, um die Integration intelligenter Fertigungsprozesse massiv zu beschleunigen.

Was die Zukunft betrifft, so wurde das Jahr 2026 als ein entscheidendes Jahr definiert. Das Unternehmen hat sich ein Umsatzziel von 4,6 Milliarden RMB gesetzt und plant, die globale Vertriebsführerschaft weiter zu festigen, Produktportfolios zu modernisieren, Vertriebskanäle zu stärken und Innovationssysteme auszubauen, um das langfristige strategische Wachstum zu stützen.

Im Rahmen der Feierlichkeiten wurden in 19 Kategorien fast 300 Mitarbeiter für ihre herausragenden Leistungen geehrt. Zudem wurden 27 Mitarbeiter für ihre zehnjährige Betriebszugehörigkeit ausgezeichnet. Nachdem der Dream Park nun vollständig in Betrieb ist, plant Bodor Laser die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Forschung, Produktion und dem globalen Vertrieb zu intensivieren, um die intelligente Fertigung auf internationaler Ebene voranzubringen.

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Bodor Laser Apresenta Premiação Anual e Inicia o Ano em Nova Sede Global

JINAN, China, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Bodor Laser reuniu funcionários de toda a empresa no Dream Park, seu recém-concluído campus da sede global, em uma cerimônia de premiação anual e evento de início do ano. Realizado sob o tema “Park & Dreams”, o evento apresentou uma análise das conquistas de 2025 e deu início ao próximo estágio de desenvolvimento da empresa.

Discurso de Abertura do Presidente

Em seu discurso de abertura, o presidente Kong Jie delineou a visão do Dream Park e reafirmou o compromisso da Bodor Laser com a inovação e o crescimento sustentável. Nos últimos 18 anos, a empresa vem se expandindo até chegar ao Dream Park, um marco que reflete o investimento de longo prazo em fabricação avançada e operações globais.

Projetado como um campus industrial moderno, o Dream Park integra produção, P&D, escritórios, sistemas de gerenciamento inteligentes e instalações para funcionários em um layout unificado. O campus destina-se a aumentar a eficiência operacional e, ao mesmo tempo, apoiar um ambiente de trabalho colaborativo e centrado nas pessoas.

Mesmo diante de um ambiente de mercado global desafiador, a Bodor Laser teve um desempenho sólido em 2025, superando seus objetivos anuais. A empresa ficou em primeiro lugar no mundo em volume de vendas de máquinas de corte a laser de fibra (1.000W e acima) pelo sexto ano consecutivo (2019–2024), de acordo com o Qianzhan Industry Research Institute. Durante o ano, mais de 10.000 máquinas foram fabricadas na DreamSpace Super Factory, fortalecendo ainda mais sua capacidade de produção e a eficiência operacional.

Os marcos adicionais incluíram o estabelecimento de uma sede no sul da China em Shenzhen, a expansão dos portfólios de corte a laser de chapas e tubos ao lado de uma linha completa de soluções de soldagem, três Red Dot Design Awards (incluindo “Best of the Best”) e o lançamento de iniciativas de IA em grande escala, incluindo um agente de IA proprietário para promover a integração de fabricação inteligente.

A previsão é que 2026 seja um ano crucial. A empresa estabeleceu uma meta de receita de RMB 4,6 bilhões e planeja consolidar ainda mais a liderança global de vendas, atualizar os portfólios de produtos, fortalecer a capacidade do canal, e aprimorar os sistemas de inovação para apoiar o crescimento estratégico de longo prazo.

Durante o evento, 19 categorias de premiação reconheceram quase 300 funcionários por contribuições excepcionais, e 27 funcionários foram homenageados pelos seus 10 anos de serviço. Com o Dream Park totalmente operacional, a Bodor Laser visa fortalecer ainda mais a colaboração em P&D, fabricação e operações globais, e avançar a fabricação inteligente em todo o mundo.

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Bodor Laser organise sa cérémonie annuelle de remise des prix et son événement de lancement de l’année dans son nouveau campus mondial

JINAN, Chine, 17 févr. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bodor Laser a réuni ses collaborateurs au Dream Park, son tout nouveau campus mondial, pour sa cérémonie annuelle de remise des prix et l’événement de lancement de l’année. Placée sous le thème « Park & Dreams », cette manifestation a été l’occasion de revenir sur les réalisations de 2025 et de lancer officiellement la prochaine étape de développement de l’entreprise.

Discours d’ouverture du Président

Lors de son allocution, le président Kong Jie a présenté la vision derrière Dream Park et a réaffirmé l’engagement de Bodor Laser en faveur de l’innovation et de la croissance durable. Au cours des 18 dernières années, la société est passée de ses installations initiales à l’exploitation complète de Dream Park, marquant une étape clé dans les investissements à long terme consacrés à la fabrication avancée et aux opérations mondiales.

Conçu comme un campus industriel moderne, Dream Park intègre production, R&D, bureaux, systèmes de gestion intelligents et infrastructures pour les employés au sein d'un ensemble intégré. Le campus vise à améliorer l’efficacité opérationnelle tout en favorisant un environnement de travail collaboratif et centré sur l’humain.

Malgré un contexte mondial difficile, Bodor Laser a enregistré de solides performances en 2025, dépassant les objectifs fixés pour l'année. Selon le Qianzhan Industry Research Institute, l’entreprise s’est classée au premier rang mondial en volume de ventes de machines de découpe laser à fibre (≥1 000 W) pour la sixième année consécutive (2019–2024). Au cours de l’année, plus de 10 000 machines ont été livrées depuis la DreamSpace Super Factory, renforçant la capacité de production et l’efficacité opérationnelle.

Parmi les autres réalisations majeures, citons la création d’un siège social pour le sud de la Chine à Shenzhen, l’élargissement des gammes de découpe laser sur tôles et tubes ainsi qu’une offre complète de solutions de soudage, l’obtention de trois Red Dot Design Awards (dont le prestigieux « Best of the Best ») et le lancement d’initiatives IA à grande échelle, incluant un agent IA développé en interne pour faire progresser l’intégration de la fabrication intelligente.

L’année 2026 marque un tournant stratégique pour l’entreprise. Bodor Laser s’est fixé un objectif de chiffre d’affaires de 4,6 milliards de RMB et prévoit de consolider son leadership mondial, de moderniser ses gammes de produits, de renforcer les capacités de ses canaux de distribution et d’améliorer ses systèmes d’innovation pour soutenir une croissance stratégique à long terme.

Lors de l’événement, 19 catégories ont récompensé près de 300 employés pour leurs contributions exceptionnelles, tandis que 27 collaborateurs ont été honorés pour leurs 10 ans de service. Avec Dream Park pleinement opérationnel, Bodor Laser entend renforcer la collaboration entre R&D, production et opérations mondiales et accélérer le déploiement de la fabrication intelligente à l’échelle mondiale.

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WENDEL: Wendel supports MTN’s offer to acquire IHS Towers pursuant to which it will receive full liquidity on its 19% stake, representing net proceeds of approximately $535m

  PRESS RELEASE – FEBRUARY 17, 2026

Wendel supports MTN’s offer to acquire IHS Towers pursuant to which it will receive full liquidity on its 19% stake, representing net proceeds of approximately $535m

Wendel (Euronext: MF.FP) today announces its support for the offer (the “Offer”) made by an affiliate company of MTN Group to acquire IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers” or the “Company”). The Offer has been approved by the board of directors of IHS Towers.

At $8.5 per share, the Offer represents a premium of 36% to the 52-week volume-weighted average price (VWAP) as of February 4, 2026.

Upon closing, Wendel will receive full liquidity on its c.19% stake in IHS, representing proceeds of approximately $535m to Wendel. The selling price represents a 21% premium over Wendel’s latest reported Net Asset Value (September 30, 2025).

Closing of the transaction is expected to occur in 2026, subject to IHS shareholder approval, regulatory approvals in the relevant markets, and customary closing conditions.

Founded in 2001, IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count with a sole focus on the emerging markets. The company has over 37,000 towers across its seven markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia.

Wendel has been one of IHS's largest minority shareholder since 2012 and has supported the company throughout its journey to become one of the largest independent towercos focused on emerging markets. Since Wendel’s initial investment, IHS has grown from approximately 1,000 towers in one country to more than 37,000 towers across seven countries. Over the past 13 years, IHS has expanded significantly and grew to become a $1.8bn revenue company, delivering EBITDA margins in excess of 55 % of revenue. Following the Company’s IPO on the NYSE in October 2021, Wendel has maintained its ownership unchanged.

Laurent Mignon, Wendel Group CEO, commented: “Wendel has been IHS’s partner for more than a decade and has supported its development. The combination of MTN and IHS is an industrial project that makes sense, and which Wendel fully supports by tendering its shares to MTN’s offer. This disposal enables Wendel to continue refocusing its strategy on direct investments in controlled, unlisted companies located in Europe and North America.

Furthermore, this transaction is fully aligned with the active portfolio rotation strategy presented at the Investor Day in December 2025 and already recently illustrated by the sale of Stahl to Henkel, announced on February 4. Together, these two transactions will generate approximately €1.65 billion and give Wendel full flexibility to achieve its long-term value creation objectives through investments in private assets, the development of Wendel Investment Managers (WIM), and a higher return to shareholders, notably with the launch —following the announcement of our annual results— of a share buyback program representing nearly 9% of the share capital.”

Sam Darwish, IHS Towers Chairman and CEO: “Today’s announcement creates a compelling opportunity that provides certainty and immediate returns for our shareholders, enabling them to crystallize the significant value generated during our strategic review. The proposed transaction deepens our long-standing partnership with MTN, as it combines Africa’s largest mobile network operator with one of its largest digital infrastructure platforms, and underscores the strong connection between IHS Towers and the African continent.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues, customers and partners for their support over the past 25 years, as IHS Towers has grown from a single tower in one market to an eleven-country portfolio of approximately 40,000 towers at its peak.”

Ralph Mupita, Group President and CEO, MTN, commented: This proposed transaction is a pivotal step in further strengthening MTN Group’s strategic and financial position for a future where digital infrastructure will become ever more essential to Africa’s growth and development. This transaction gives us a unique opportunity to buy back our towers and strengthen our ability to be partners for progress to the nation states in which we operate. For IHS customers and partners across the continent, we commit to continuing high standards of service and the right governance of what is the largest standalone and integrated tower company in Africa, enabled by the excellent people within IHS.”

Agenda  
   
Thursday, February 26, 2026  
Full-Year 2025 Results – Publication of NAV as of December 31, 2025, and Full-Year consolidated financial statements (before-market release)  
  
Thursday, April 23, 2026  
Q1 2026 Trading update – Publication of NAV as of March 31, 2026 (before-market release)  
  
 Thursday, May 21, 2026  
Annual General Meeting   
  
 Thursday, July 30, 2026  
 H1 2026 results – Publication of NAV as of June 30, 2026, and condensed Half-Year consolidated financial statements (before-market release)  
   
About Wendel 
Wendel is one of Europe’s leading listed investment firms. Regarding its Principal Investments strategy, the Group invests in companies which are leaders in their field, such as ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, Globeducate, IHS Towers, Scalian, Stahl, Muno and Tarkett. In 2023, Wendel initiated a strategic shift into third-party asset management of private assets, alongside its historical principal investment activities. In May 2024, Wendel completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in IK Partners, a major step in the deployment of its strategic expansion in third-party private asset management ,completed in March 2025 the acquisition of 72% of Monroe Capital and announced the acquisition of Committed Advisors in October 2025. As of September 30, 2025, Wendel Investment Managers manages 46 billion euros on behalf of third-party investors, pro forma of the acquisition of Committed Advisors, and c.5.3 billion euros invested in its Principal Investments activity.  
Wendel is listed on Eurolist by Euronext Paris. 
Standard & Poor’s ratings: Long-term: BBB, stable outlook – Short-term: A-2  
Wendel is the Founding Sponsor of Centre Pompidou-Metz. In recognition of its long-term patronage of the arts, Wendel received the distinction of “Grand Mécène de la Culture” in 2012. 
For more information: wendelgroup.com 
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WENDEL : Wendel soutient l'offre d'acquisition d'IHS Towers par MTN, qui permettra de céder l'intégralité de sa participation de 19 %, représentant environ 535 millions de dollars de liquidités nettes. 

 COMMUNIQUE – 17 février 2026

Wendel soutient l'offre d'acquisition d'IHS Towers par MTN, qui permettra de céder l'intégralité de sa participation de 19 %, représentant environ 535 millions de dollars de liquidités nettes. 

Wendel (Euronext : MF.FP) annonce aujourd'hui son soutien à l'offre (l'« Offre ») faite par une société affiliée du groupe MTN en vue d'acquérir IHS Holding Limited (NYSE : IHS) (« IHS Towers » ou la « Société »). L'Offre a été approuvée par le conseil d'administration d'IHS Towers.

À 8,5 dollars par action, l'offre représente une prime de 36 % par rapport au cours moyen pondéré (Volume Weighted Average Price) de l'action sur les 52 semaines précédant le 4 février 2026.

À la clôture de l’opération, Wendel recevra la totalité des liquidités correspondant à sa participation d'environ 19 % dans IHS, soit un produit de cession d'environ 535 millions de dollars pour Wendel. Le prix de vente représente une prime de 21 % par rapport à la dernière valeur dans l’ANR publié par Wendel (30 septembre 2025).

La clôture de la transaction devrait avoir lieu en 2026, sous réserve de l’approbation des actionnaires d’IHS, des autorisations réglementaires dans les marchés concernés et du respect des conditions habituelles de clôture.

        

Fondée en 2001, IHS Towers est l'un des plus grands propriétaires, opérateurs et constructeurs indépendants d'infrastructures partagées de télécommunication dans le monde en nombre de tours et se concentre uniquement sur les marchés émergents. La société possède plus de 37 000 tours réparties sur ses sept marchés, soit au Brésil, au Cameroun, en Colombie, en Côte d'Ivoire, au Nigeria, en Afrique du Sud et en Zambie.

Wendel est l'un des principaux actionnaires minoritaires d'IHS depuis 2012, et a soutenu l'entreprise tout au long de son parcours pour devenir l'une des plus grandes sociétés indépendantes de tours de télécommunication axées sur les marchés émergents, faisant croître son nombre de tours d’environ 1 000 au sein d’un seul un pays à plus de 37 000 tours dans 7 pays. Au cours des 13 dernières années, IHS s'est développé sur de nouveaux marchés et a connu une croissance significative pour devenir une entreprise générant 1,8 milliard de dollars de chiffre d'affaires et affichant une marge EBITDA supérieure à 55 % du chiffre d'affaires. La société a été introduite en octobre 2021 à la bourse de New York, Wendel conservant sa participation inchangée.

Laurent Mignon, Président du Directoire de Wendel, a déclaré : « Wendel a été le partenaire d'IHS pendant plus de dix ans et a accompagné son développement. Le rapprochement entre MTN et IHS est un projet industriel qui fait sens et que Wendel soutient pleinement en apportant ses titres à l’offre de MTN. Cette cession permet à Wendel de poursuivre le recentrage de sa stratégie d’investissement direct (WPI : Wendel Principal Investments) en se concentrant sur des sociétés non cotées, contrôlées et situées en Europe et en Amérique du Nord. Par ailleurs, cette opération est pleinement alignée avec la stratégie de rotation active du portefeuille présentée lors de l’Investor Day de décembre 2025 et déjà illustrée récemment par la cession de Stahl à Henkel annoncée le 4 février dernier. Ensemble, ces deux transactions permettront de générer environ 1,65 milliard d’euros et donnent à Wendel toutes les marges de manœuvres pour réaliser ses objectifs de création de valeur à long terme au travers d’investissements dans des actifs privés, au développement de Wendel Investment Managers (WIM), et un retour aux actionnaires plus élevé avec notamment le lancement après l’annonce de nos résultats annuels d’un programme de rachat d’actions portant sur près de 9 % du capital. »

Sam Darwish, Président-Directeur Général d'IHS Towers : « L'annonce d'aujourd'hui constitue une réelle opportunité, offrant certitude et retour immédiat à nos actionnaires, leur permettant ainsi de cristalliser la valeur générée par notre revue stratégique. La transaction proposée renforce notre partenariat de longue date avec MTN, car elle associe le plus grand opérateur de réseau mobile d'Afrique à l'une des plus grandes plateformes d'infrastructure numérique du continent, et souligne le lien fort unissant IHS Towers et l'Afrique.
Je voudrais profiter de cette occasion pour remercier nos collègues, nos clients et nos partenaires pour leur soutien au cours des 25 dernières années, pendant lesquelles IHS Towers est passé d'une seule tour sur un seul marché à un portefeuille d'environ 40 000 tours dans onze pays à son apogée.»

Ralph Mupita, Président-Directeur Général de MTN: « La transaction est une étape cruciale dans le renforcement de la position stratégique et financière du groupe MTN, dans un avenir où les infrastructures numériques deviendront de plus en plus essentielles à la croissance et au développement de l'Afrique. Cette transaction nous offre une occasion unique de racheter nos tours et de renforcer notre capacité à être des partenaires du progrès pour les nations dans lesquelles nous opérons. Pour les clients et partenaires d'IHS à travers le continent, nous nous engageons à maintenir des normes de service élevées et une gouvernance adéquate de ce qui est la plus grande société indépendante et intégrée de tours en Afrique, grâce à l'excellence des collaborateurs d'IHS.»

Agenda 
  
Jeudi 26 février 2026 
Résultats annuels 2025  – Publication de l’ANR au 31 décembre 2025, et comptes annuels consolidés (avant bourse) 

Jeudi 23 avril 2026 
Chiffre d’affaires T1 2026  – Publication de l’ANR au 31 mars 2026 (avant bourse) 

 Jeudi 21 mai 2026 
Assemblée générale  

Jeudi 30 juillet 2026 
Résultats semestriels 2026 – Publication de l’ANR au 30 juin 2026 et comptes semestriels consolidés (avant bourse)  

À propos de Wendel 
Wendel SE est l’une des toutes premières sociétés d’investissement cotées en Europe. Dans le cadre de son activité d’investissement pour compte propre, elle investit dans des sociétés leaders dans leur secteur : ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, Globeducate, IHS Towers, Scalian, Stahl, Muno et Tarkett. En 2023, Wendel a annoncé son intention de développer une plateforme de gestion d'actifs privés pour compte de tiers en complément de ses activités d'investissement pour compte propre. Dans ce cadre, Wendel a finalisé les acquisitions de 51 % d’IK Partners en mai 2024, de 72 % de Monroe Capital en mars 2025 et annoncé l’acquisition de Committed Advisors en octobre 2025. Au 30 septembre 2025, le Groupe gère 46 Mds d’euros pour le compte d’investisseurs tiers, pro forma de l’acquisition de Committed Advisors, et environ 5,3 Mds d’euros investis pour compte propre.
Wendel est cotée sur l’Eurolist d’Euronext Paris.  
Notation attribuée par Standard & Poor’s : Long terme : BBB avec perspective stable — Court terme : A-2  
Wendel est le Mécène Fondateur du Centre Pompidou-Metz. En raison de son engagement depuis de longues années en faveur de la Culture, Wendel a reçu le titre de Grand Mécène de la Culture en 2012. 
Pour en savoir plus : wendelgroup.com 
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JFB and XTEND Announce $1.5B Business Combination to Establish a Nasdaq-Listed US Leader in AI-Driven Autonomous Defense Robotics

  • Strategic investors in the merger include Eric Trump, Unusual Machines (NYSE: UMAC), American Ventures, LLC, Protego Ventures, Aliya Capital and Agostinelli Group.
  • Implied acquisition value of $1.5 billion, based on the price paid per share in concurrent private placement.
  • Merger to create an autonomous defense and security systems company combining AI-driven robotic operating system with established US operating and infrastructure capabilities, strengthening the security of the United States and its allied nations.

PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB), a real estate development and construction company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with XTEND, a software-first defense technology company anchored by its AI XTEND Operating System (XOS) in an all-stock transaction. The business combination is further supported by strategic investments from Eric Trump, Unusual Machines (NYSE: UMAC), American Ventures, LLC, Protego Ventures, and Aliya Capital. Following the closing of the business combination, the joint company is expected to be renamed XTEND AI Robotics and be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker “XTND.”

With headquarters and a production facility in Tampa, FL, the combined company expects to be well positioned to become a leading US provider of AI-driven autonomous defense and security solutions. XTEND delivers next-generation autonomous systems for defense, public safety, and private security applications built on its battle proven XOS operating system. XTEND’s products utilize remote operational capabilities, enabling multiple air, ground, and maritime drones to execute complex, dynamic missions with immediate operational readiness.

The transaction is also expected to support the expansion and increased NDAA-compliant, US-made domestic production capacity at XTEND’s Tampa, Florida production facility and ultimately accelerate the delivery of XTEND products to customers in the US, NATO allies, and Asia.

Aviv Shapira, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of XTEND, commented:

“The demand for systems that keep operators out of harm’s way is surging as the global security environment grows more volatile, and this represents one of the largest market opportunities in defense technology today. By combining our platform with JFB, we are acquiring the resources we need to scale our manufacturing capabilities in the US and gaining access to the US public markets.”

Joseph F. Basile III, Chief Executive Officer of JFB, commented:

“What drew us to XTEND is the strength and scalability of its AI-driven operating system. XOS is not just a product, but a core autonomy platform that integrates software, hardware, and mission execution in real-world environments. By pairing XTEND’s operating system and advanced AI capabilities with JFB’s execution, infrastructure, and buildout expertise, we see a clear opportunity to accelerate US manufacturing, scale production responsibly, and support a next-generation defense technology platform built in America and ready for the public markets.”

Under the terms of the merger agreement, XTEND shareholders and JFB shareholders will receive shares of a new holding company, XTEND AI Robotics. Upon the closing of the transaction, current XTEND shareholders would own approximately 70.0% and JFB shareholders would own approximately 30.0% of XTEND AI Robotics’ fully diluted shares on a pro forma basis, not including shares reserved for issuances under XTEND AI Robotics’ equity incentive plans.

The merger has been unanimously approved by the board of directors of both companies and approved by written consent by JFB shareholders owning a majority of the outstanding common stock of JFB. The parties expect the transaction to close during the middle of 2026.

Advisors

Stifel is serving as exclusive financial advisor and a capital markets advisor to XTEND.

Paul Hastings LLP, H-F& Co, Banai Azriel Stern and Meitar Law Offices are serving as legal counsel to XTEND.

Dominari Securities LLC is serving as the exclusive placement agent to JFB Construction.

Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP and Amit Pollak Matlon are serving as legal counsel to JFB.

About JFB Construction Holdings

JFB Construction Holdings (“JFB”) offers generations of combined experience in residential and commercial construction and development. Having the experience of building multifamily communities, shopping centers, national franchises, exclusive estate & equestrian homes, and over 2 million square feet of commercial and retail. JFB provides hands-on, professional expertise, which has led to the quality and production we are known for.

JFB’s reputation has been built on its clients' trust and the value it brings to each project.

JFB is proud that most of its projects are obtained through referrals and repeat customers, and that to-date it has provided general contracting and construction management services in 36 US States.

About XTEND

XTEND is a software-first defense and security technology company building a unified operating ecosystem for human-guided autonomy across air, ground, and maritime domains. Anchored by its proprietary XOS operating system, XTEND’s products are designed to enable defense, public safety, and private security organizations to deploy, scale, and operate autonomous systems with immediate operational readiness in complex, high-risk environments. Founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company combines battle-proven software with mission-optimized platforms, payloads, and manufacturing infrastructure to deliver integrated, NDAA-compliant solutions at scale. With more than 10,000 operational systems deployed across the world, XTEND is trusted worldwide where reliability, safety, and mission execution are critical. For more information, visit http://www.xtend.me.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication contains, and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements regarding the potential transaction between XTEND Reality Expansion Ltd. (“XTEND”) and JFB Construction Holdings (“JFB”), including statements regarding the expected impacts and benefits of the potential transaction, timing of the transaction closing, and strategic initiatives for XTEND AI Robotics (“XTEND AI Robotics”) following the closing. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this communication may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “outlook”, “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this communication are only predictions. Xtend’s and JFB’s management have based these forward-looking statements largely on their current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that management believes may affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from what is expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the transaction may not be consummated; there may be difficulties with the integration and in realizing the expected benefits of the transaction; Xtend and JFB may need to use resources that are needed in other parts of its business to do so; there may be liabilities that are not known, probable or estimable at this time; the transaction may result in the diversion of management’s time and attention to issues relating to the transaction and integration; expected synergies and operating efficiencies attributable to the transaction may not be achieved within its expected time-frames or at all; there may be significant transaction costs and integration costs in connection with the transaction; the possibility that JFB will not have sufficient cash at close to satisfy the minimum cash condition; unfavorable outcome of legal proceedings that may be instituted against JFB and Xtend following the announcement of the transaction; risks inherent to the business may result in additional strategic and operational risks, which may impact Xtend’s, XTEND AI Robotics’ and JFB’s risk profiles, which each company may not be able to mitigate effectively; JFB’s ability to complete construction projects or other transactions on schedule and budget; changes in weather and occurrence of natural disasters and pandemics; recent imposition of tariffs by governments on construction materials, such as steel, aluminum and lumber; disruptions in supply chains; increase in the cost of labor and construction materials; JFB’s ability to maintain safe work sites; Xtend’s dependence on a limited number of defense and governmental security customers for a substantial portion of its business; significant delays or reductions in appropriations, Xtend’s programs and certain government fundings and programs more broadly, including as a result of a prolonged continuing resolution and/or government shutdown, and/or related to the global security environment or other global events; increased competition within JFB’s and Xtend’s markets and bid protests; changes in procurement and other U.S. and foreign laws, including changes through executive orders, contract terms and practices applicable to our industry, findings by certain applicable governments as to our compliance with such requirements, more aggressive enforcement of such requirements and changes in Xtend’s customers’ business practices globally; the improper conduct of employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, business partners or joint ventures in which Xtend participates, including the impact on Xtend’s reputation and its ability to do business; cyber and other security threats or disruptions faced by Xtend and JFB, its customers or its suppliers and other partners, and changes in related regulations; and Xtend’s ability to innovate, develop new products and technologies, progress and benefit from digital transformation and maintain technologies to meet the needs of Xtend’s customers. In addition, a number of important factors could cause JFB’s, Xtend’s or XTEND AI Robotics’ actual future results and other future circumstances to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, including but not limited to those important factors that will be discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed by JFB and XTEND AI Robotics, as any such factors may be updated from time to time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including without limitation Xtend’s investor relations site at www.xtend.me and JFB’s investor relations site at https://investors.jfbconstruction.net/. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required under applicable law, neither Xtend nor JFB undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Important Information for Investors and Stockholders

This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any issuance or sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act. In connection with the transaction, XTEND AI Robotics will file a registration statement on Form S-4, which will include an information statement of JFB, a proxy statement of XTEND and constitute a prospectus of XTEND AI Robotics. After the registration statement is declared effective, JFB will mail to its stockholders a definitive information statement that will form part of the registration statement. This communication is not a substitute for the information statement/proxy statement/prospectus or registration statement or for any other document that JFB or XTEND AI Robotics may file with the SEC and send to its stockholders in connection with the transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF XTEND AND JFB ARE URGED TO READ THE INFORMATION STATEMENT/PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS OR REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENT THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the information statement/prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by JFB through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by JFB will be available free of charge on JFB’s website at https://investors.jfbconstruction.net/.

JFB Construction Holdings Contact:

CORE IR
Mike Mason
516 222 2560
[email protected]

XTEND Contact:        
Headline Media
Sarah Small
929 255 1449
[email protected]

XTEND Investor Relations:
MZ North America
Shannon Devine
[email protected]
203-741-8811


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9655605)

Qodo 2.1 Introduces First Continuous Learning Rules System for Enterprise AI Code Review

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qodo, the leader in AI-powered code review and quality, today announced the market's first and only intelligent Rules System for AI governance. The new system replaces static, manually maintained rule files with an intelligent governance layer that automatically generates rules from actual code patterns and past review decisions, continuously maintains rule health, enforces them in every code review, and measures their real-world impact.

As AI accelerates software development, governance has become a growing risk for the modern enterprise. Today’s coding standards exist as hard-to-enforce instructions and siloed rule files that degrade over time. Current AI tools depend on manually written rules or prompts, treating coding standards as suggestions rather than enforceable policy. This fragmentation undermines code integrity, prevents meaningful measurement of quality outcomes, and limits leadership's ability to maintain governance at scale.

Qodo’s Rules System establishes a unified source of truth for organizational coding standards. Acting as a living governance layer, the Rules System continuously learns from code patterns and review decisions, evolving as codebases change. The system automates the entire lifecycle of a coding rule: discovering new rules from actual behavior, maintaining rule health by detecting conflicts and duplicates, and programmatically enforcing those rules in code review workflows. All rules are centrally managed through a single portal, with analytics that track adoption, violations, and improvement trends across the entire development toolchain.

“Engineering standards shouldn’t be scattered across docs, linters, and engineer’s heads,” said Itamar Friedman, CEO and co-founder of Qodo. “AI is producing more code than ever, which means organizations need their standards to be just as intelligent as their AI coding tools. Qodo’s Rules System enables organizations to define standards based on real behavior, maintain them automatically, and prove their impact with real analytics. This is how you scale code quality in the age of AI.”

Qodo Rules delivers a complete lifecycle for rule management. Key capabilities include:

  • Automatic Rule Discovery: The Rules Discovery Agent generates standards from codebases and PR feedback, eliminating tedious manual authoring.
  • Intelligent Maintenance: The Rules Expert Agent continuously identifies conflicts, duplicates, and outdated standards to prevent rule decay.
  • Scalable Enforcement: Rules are enforced automatically during PR code review with recommended fixes provided.
  • Real-World Analytics: Track adoption rates, violation trends, and improvement metrics to prove standards are working.

“Maintaining consistent standards is critical for our engineering teams,” said Ofer Morag Brin, Hibob. “Qodo’s Rules System didn’t just surface the standards we had scattered across different places; it operationalized them. The system continuously reinforces how our teams actually review and write code, and we are seeing stronger consistency, faster onboarding, and measurable improvements in review quality across teams.”

For more information or to schedule a demo, visit www.qodo.ai

About Qodo
Qodo is an AI code review and quality platform built to turn today’s high-velocity code generation into high-quality software, serving as trust and governance infrastructure for enterprise engineering teams. With Qodo 2.1, Qodo introduces advanced context engineering and a multi-agent review system that draws on full-repository signals (including codebase history and prior PR decisions) to deliver more accurate, explainable, and actionable feedback while reducing noise and enforcing organization-specific standards. Founded in 2018, Qodo has raised $50 million, backed by TLV Partners, Vine Ventures, Susa Ventures, Square Peg, and angel investors including executives from OpenAI, Shopify, and Snyk.

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Scratch Marketing + Media for Qodo
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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9655450)

JFB e XTEND Anunciam Fusão no Valor de US$ 1,5 bilhão Para Criar Empresa Líder em Robótica de Defesa Autônoma Impulsionada por IA nos EUA Listada na Nasdaq

  • Investidores estratégicos na fusão incluem Eric Trump, Unusual Machines (NYSE: UMAC), American Ventures, LLC, Protego Ventures, Aliya Capital e Agostinelli Group.
  • Valor da aquisição implícito de US$ 1,5 bilhão, com base no preço pago por ação em colocação privada simultânea.
  • Fusão cria uma empresa autônoma de sistemas de defesa e segurança que combina o sistema operacional robótico baseado em IA com as capacidades operacional e de infraestrutura estabelecidas nos EUA, fortalecendo a segurança dos Estados Unidos e das suas nações aliadas.

PALM BEACH, Flórida, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB), uma empresa de desenvolvimento e construção imobiliária, anunciou hoje que firmou um acordo definitivo de fusão com a XTEND, empresa de tecnologia de defesa com foco em software ancorada pelo seu Sistema Operacional AI XTEND (XOS) em uma transação de ações. A fusão de empresas é ainda apoiada por investimentos estratégicos de Eric Trump, Unusual Machines (NYSE: UMAC), American Ventures, LLC, Protego Ventures e Aliya Capital. Após a conclusão da fusão, a nova empresa passará a se chamar XTEND AI Robotics e será listada na Nasdaq sob o código “XTND”.

Com sede e uma unidade de produção em Tampa, FL, a nova empresa deve estar bem posicionada para se tornar fornecedor líder nos EUA de soluções autônomas de defesa e segurança baseadas em IA. XTEND oferece sistemas autônomos da última geração para aplicativos de defesa, segurança pública e segurança privada com base no seu comprovado sistema operacional XOS. Os produtos da XTEND utilizam recursos operacionais remotos, permitindo que vários drones aéreos, terrestres e marítimos executem missões complexas e dinâmicas com prontidão operacional imediata.

A transação também deve apoiar a expansão e o aumento da capacidade de produção doméstica em conformidade com o NDAA, fabricação nos EUA na unidade de produção da XTEND em Tampa, Flórida, e aceleração da entrega de produtos XTEND para clientes nos EUA, aliados da OTAN e Ásia.

Aviv Shapira, Diretor Executivo e Cofundador da XTEND, comentou:

“A demanda por sistemas que protegem os operadores está aumentando diante de um ambiente de segurança global mais volátil, e isso representa uma das maiores oportunidades de mercado em tecnologia de defesa no momento. Com a união da nossa plataforma com a JFB, adquirimos os recursos de que precisamos para dimensionar nossa capacidade de fabricação nos EUA e obter acesso aos mercados públicos dos EUA.”

Joseph F. Basile III, Diretor Executivo da JFB, comentou:

“O que nos atraiu na XTEND foi a força e a escalabilidade do seu sistema operacional baseado em IA. Além de ser um produto, o XOS também é uma plataforma central de autonomia que integra software, hardware e execução de missões em ambientes do mundo real. Ao combinar o sistema operacional da XTEND e seus recursos avançados de IA com a execução, infraestrutura e experiência de desenvolvimento da JFB, vemos uma oportunidade clara de acelerar a fabricação nos EUA, dimensionar a produção de forma responsável e apoiar uma plataforma de tecnologia de defesa da próxima geração criada na América e pronta para os mercados públicos.”

Sob os termos do acordo de fusão, os acionistas da XTEND e da JFB receberão ações de uma nova holding, a XTEND AI Robotics. Após o fechamento da transação, os atuais acionistas da XTEND deverão deter aproximadamente 70,0% das ações e os acionistas da JFB deverão deter aproximadamente 30,0% das ações totalmente diluídas da XTEND AI Robotics em uma base pro forma, não incluindo ações reservadas para emissões sob os planos de incentivo patrimonial da XTEND AI Robotics.

A incorporação foi aprovada por unanimidade pelo conselho de administração de ambas as empresas e aprovada por consentimento por escrito dos acionistas da JFB que detêm a maioria das ações ordinárias em circulação da JFB. As partes esperam que a transação seja finalizada em meados de 2026.

Consultores

Stifel está atuando como exclusivo consultor financeiro e de mercado de capitais da XTEND.

Os escritórios de advocacia Paul Hastings LLP, H-F& Co, Banai Azriel Stern e Meitar Law estão atuando como consultores jurídicos da XTEND.

A Dominari Securities LLC está atuando como agente de colocação exclusivo da JFB Construction.

Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP e Amit Pollak Matlon estão atuando como consultores jurídicos da JFB.

Sobre a JFB Construction Holdings

A JFB Construction Holdings (“JFB”) oferece experiência multigeracional, juntamente com experiência em desenvolvimento e construção residencial e comercial. Experiência em construção de comunidades multifamiliares, centros comerciais, franquias nacionais, propriedades exclusivas e equestres, e mais de 2 milhões de pés quadrados de comércio e varejo. A JFB fornece a experiência prática e profissional que a tornou conhecida pela sua qualidade e produção.

A reputação da JFB foi criada com base na confiança dos seus clientes e no valor de cada um dos seus projetos.

A JFB orgulha-se de que a maioria dos seus projetos seja obtida através de referências e clientes recorrentes. A empresa prestou serviços gerais de contratação e de gerenciamento de construção em 36 estados dos EUA.

Sobre a XTEND

A XTEND é uma empresa de tecnologia de defesa e segurança focada em software com a criação de um ecossistema operacional unificado para autonomia guiada por humanos nos domínios aéreo, terrestre e marítimo. Ancorado pelo seu sistema operacional XOS proprietário, os produtos da XTEND são projetados para permitir que organizações de defesa, segurança pública e segurança privada implantem, dimensionem e operem sistemas autônomos com prontidão operacional imediata em ambientes complexos e de alto risco. Fundada em Tel Aviv, Israel, e sediada em Tampa, Flórida, a empresa une um software comprovado em batalha com plataformas, carga e infraestrutura de fabricação otimizadas para fornecer soluções integradas em conformidade com NDAA em escala. Com mais de 10.000 sistemas operacionais implantados em todo o mundo, a XTEND é uma empresa de confiança mundial, onde a confiabilidade, a segurança e a execução da missão são essenciais. Para mais informação, visite http://www.xtend.me.

ADVERTÊNCIA A RESPEITO DE DECLARAÇÕES DE PREVISÃO

Este comunicado contém, e as declarações verbais ocasionais dos nossos representantes podem conter, declarações de previsão de acordo com a definição da Lei de Reforma de Litígios de Títulos Privados (Private Securities Litigation Reform Act) de 1995, a Seção 27A da Lei de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários (Securities Act) de 1933, e suas emendas (a “Lei de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários”), e a Seção 21E da Lei de Mercados Mobiliários (Securities Exchange Act) Essas declarações de previsão geralmente incluem declarações sobre a transação potencial entre a XTEND Reality Expansion Ltd. (“XTEND”) e a JFB Construction Holdings (“JFB”), incluindo declarações sobre os impactos e benefícios esperados da transação potencial, momento do fechamento da transação e iniciativas estratégicas para a XTEND AI Robotics (“XTEND AI Robotics”) após o fechamento. Todas as declarações que não sejam declarações de fatos históricos contidas neste comunicado podem ser declarações prospectivas. Em alguns casos, é possível identificar as declarações de previsão pelos termos como “pode”, “vai”, “perspectiva”, “deve”, “espera”, “planeja”, “antecipa”, “poderia”, “pretende”, “metas”, “projetos”, “contempla”, “acredita”, “estima”, “prevê”, “potencial” ou “continua” ou a negativa desses termos ou outras expressões semelhantes. As declarações de previsão neste comunicado são apenas previsões. A administração da XTEND e da JFB baseou essas declarações de previsão em grande parte nas suas expectativas e projeções atuais sobre futuros eventos e tendências financeiras que a administração acredita que possam afetar seus negócios, condição financeira e resultados das operações. Essas declarações não são promessas nem garantias e envolvem riscos, incertezas e outros fatores importantes conhecidos e desconhecidos que podem fazer com que os resultados, desempenho ou realizações reais sejam materialmente diferentes do que é expresso ou implícito nas declarações de previsão, incluindo, mas não se limitando a: a transação pode não ser consumada; pode haver dificuldades com a integração e realização dos benefícios esperados da transação; a XTEND e a JFB podem precisar usar recursos necessários em outras partes da empresa; pode haver passivos não conhecidos, prováveis ou estimáveis neste momento; a transação pode resultar no desvio do tempo e da atenção da administração para questões relacionadas à transação e à integração; as sinergias esperadas e a eficiência operacional atribuíveis à transação podem não ser alcançadas dentro dos prazos esperados ou de forma alguma; pode haver custos significativos com a transação e custos de integração em conexão com a transação; a possibilidade de que a JFB não tenha dinheiro suficiente disponível para satisfazer a condição de mínimo de caixa; resultado desfavorável de processos judiciais que possam ser instaurados contra a JFB e a XTEND após o anúncio da transação; os riscos inerentes da empresa podem resultar em riscos estratégicos e operacionais adicionais que possam afetar os perfis de risco da XTEND, da XTEND AI Robotics e da JFB, e que cada empresa não possa ser capaz de mitigar de forma eficaz; a capacidade da JFB de finalizar projetos de construção ou outras transações dentro do cronograma e do orçamento; mudanças no clima e ocorrência de desastres naturais e pandemias; recente imposição de tarifas pelos governos sobre materiais de construção, como aço, alumínio e madeira; interrupções nas cadeias de suprimentos; aumento no custo de mão-de-obra e materiais de construção; capacidade da JFB de manter locais de trabalho seguros; dependência da XTEND de um número limitado de clientes de defesa e segurança governamental para uma parte substancial dos seus negócios; atrasos ou reduções significativas nas dotações, programas da XTEND e certos financiamentos e programas governamentais de forma mais ampla, inclusive como resultado de uma resolução e/ou paralisação contínua prolongada do governo, e/ou com relação a ambientes de segurança globais ou outros eventos globais; aumento da concorrência nos mercados da JFB e da XTEND, e protestos de licitação; mudanças nas leis de compras e outras leis nos EUA e no exterior, incluindo alterações por meio de decretos executivos, termos contratuais e práticas aplicáveis ao nosso setor, bem como constatações de determinados governos competentes quanto à nossa conformidade com tais requisitos, aplicação mais agressiva de tais requisitos e mudanças nas práticas comerciais dos clientes da XTEND em todo o mundo; a conduta imprópria de funcionários, agentes, subcontratados, fornecedores, parceiros de negócios ou joint ventures nas quais a XTEND participa, incluindo o impacto na reputação da XTEND e sua capacidade de fazer negócios; ameaças ou interrupções de segurança cibernéticas e outras enfrentadas pela XTEND e pela JFB, seus clientes ou seus fornecedores e outros parceiros, e mudanças nos regulamentos relacionados; e a capacidade da XTEND de inovar, desenvolver novos produtos e tecnologias, progredir e se beneficiar da transformação digital e manter tecnologias para atender às necessidades dos clientes da XTEND. Além disso, vários fatores importantes podem fazer com que os resultados futuros reais da JFB, da XTEND ou da XTEND AI Robotics e outras circunstâncias futuras sejam substancialmente diferentes dos expressos em quaisquer declarações de previsão, incluindo, mas não se limitando a fatores importantes que serão discutidos na seção intitulada “Fatores de Risco” na declaração de registro no Formulário S-4 a ser arquivada pela JFB e pela XTEND AI Robotics, pois tais fatores podem ser atualizados ocasionalmente em outros registros na Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (a “SEC”), incluindo, sem limitação, o site de relações com investidores da XTEND em www.xtend.me e o site de relações com investidores da JFB em https://investors.jfbconstruction.net/. As declarações de previsão são válidas apenas a partir da data em que são feitas e, exceto conforme exigido pela lei aplicável, nem a XTEND nem a JFB assumem qualquer obrigação de atualizar ou revisar quaisquer declarações de previsão, seja como resultado de novas informações, eventos futuros ou de outra forma.

Informações Importantes para Investidores e Acionistas

Este comunicado é somente para fins informativos e não se destina a, e não constitui, uma oferta de venda ou a solicitação de uma oferta de compra de quaisquer valores mobiliários ou uma solicitação de qualquer voto ou aprovação, nem deverá haver qualquer emissão ou venda de valores mobiliários em qualquer jurisdição em que tal oferta, solicitação ou venda seja ilegal antes do registro ou qualificação sob as leis de valores mobiliários de qualquer jurisdição. Nenhuma oferta de valores mobiliários será feita, exceto por meio de um prospecto que atenda aos requisitos da Seção 10 da Lei de Valores Mobiliários. Em conexão com a transação, a XTEND AI Robotics apresentará uma declaração de registro no Formulário S-4, que incluirá uma declaração informativa da JFB e uma procuração da XTEND que constitui um prospecto da XTEND AI Robotics. Após a declaração de registro ser declarada efetiva, a JFB enviará aos seus acionistas uma declaração de informações definitivas que fará parte da declaração de registro. Este comunicado não substitui a declaração de informações/procuração/prospecto ou declaração de registro ou qualquer outro documento que a JFB ou a XTEND AI Robotics possam protocolar na SEC e enviar aos seus acionistas em conexão com a transação. OS INVESTIDORES E DETENTORES DE VALORES MOBILIÁRIOS DA XTEND E DA JFB DEVEM LER COM CUIDADO E NA ÍNTEGRA A DECLARAÇÃO DE INFORMAÇÕES/PROCURAÇÃO/PROSPECTO OU DECLARAÇÃO DE REGISTRO E QUALQUER OUTRO DOCUMENTO A SER ARQUIVADO NA SEC, QUANDO ESTIVEREM DISPONÍVEIS PORQUE CONTERÃO INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES. Investidores e detentores de valores mobiliários poderão obter cópias gratuitas da declaração de informações/prospecto (quando disponível) e outros documentos protocolados na SEC pela JFB no website da SEC em http://www.sec.gov. Cópias dos documentos arquivados na SEC pela JFB estarão disponíveis gratuitamente no site da JFB em https://investors.jfbconstruction.net/.

Contato da JFB Construction Holdings:

CORE IR
Mike Mason
516 222 2560
[email protected]

Contato da XTEND:
Headline Media
Sarah Small
929 255 1449
[email protected]

Relações com Investidores da XTEND
MZ North America
Shannon Devine
[email protected] 
203-741-8811


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