Liberty Defense Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed U.S. Initial Public Offering
Rhea-AI Summary
Liberty Defense (OTCQB: LDDFF) announced it confidentially submitted a draft Form F-1 to the SEC on January 20, 2026 for a proposed U.S. initial public offering of common shares. The company said the offering aims to capitalize on commercial momentum and increase visibility by listing on a U.S. exchange. Number of shares and price range have not been determined. The offering remains subject to market conditions and SEC review. The release is issued under Rule 135 and does not constitute an offer to sell securities.
Positive
- Confidential Form F-1 filing submitted on Jan 20, 2026
- Plan to list on a U.S. stock exchange to increase visibility
- Stated purpose to capitalize on commercial momentum
Negative
- Share count and price range not yet determined
- Offering subject to SEC review and market conditions
- Proposed offering may cause shareholder dilution if completed
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, LDDFF declined 7.67%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FSE:E30) today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common shares in the United States. The purpose of the offering is to capitalize on the Company’s commercial momentum and increase its visibility by listing on a U.S. stock exchange. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The offering is subject to market and other conditions and the completion of the SEC’s review process.
This press release is being issued pursuant to, and in accordance with, Rule 135 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.
About Liberty Defense
Liberty Defense (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FSE: E30) provides multi-technology security solutions for concealed weapons detection in high volume foot traffic areas and locations requiring enhanced security such as airports, stadiums, schools, and more. Liberty’s HEXWAVE product, for which the company has secured an exclusive license from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as well as a technology transfer agreement for patents related to active 3D radar imaging technology, provides discrete, modular, and scalable protection to provide layered, stand-off detection capability of metallic and non-metallic weapons. Liberty has also recently licensed the millimeter wave-based, High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) body scanner and shoe scanner technologies as part of its technology portfolio. Liberty is committed to protecting communities and preserving peace of mind through superior security detection solutions.
Investor Relations:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
SCAN@crescendo-ir.com
212-671-1020
For further information about Liberty Defense, please contact:
Jay Adelaar
Senior Vice President of Capital Markets, Liberty Defense
604-809-2500
jay@libertydefense.com
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