SaverOne Announces Strategic LOI with VisionWave to Develop RF Defense Platform

Rhea-AI Summary

SaverOne (Nasdaq: SVRE) entered a non-binding LOI with VisionWave (Nasdaq: VWAV) to collaborate on RF technologies for defense and security. Under the LOI, SaverOne will act as VisionWave’s operating arm for RF-focused defense initiatives and initial equity exchanges are planned: VisionWave to receive 19.99% of SaverOne and SaverOne to receive $2.75M in VisionWave equity.

Subject to milestones and definitive agreements, VisionWave may acquire up to an additional 31.01% of SaverOne (potential ~51% total) and SaverOne could receive VisionWave equity totaling up to $7M. Transaction requires due diligence and shareholder approvals.

Positive

• Initial equity exchange: SaverOne to receive $2.75M in VisionWave equity
• Potential 51% VisionWave ownership in SaverOne upon milestone completion
• Governance: VisionWave may appoint directors starting at initial stage

Negative

• Transaction is a non-binding LOI and requires due diligence and shareholder approval
• Possible dilution for existing SaverOne shareholders if VisionWave reaches ~51% ownership
• No guarantee the contemplated transaction will occur under current terms or timeline

Key Figures

Initial VisionWave equity to SaverOne $2.75 million First stage equity consideration in VisionWave under LOI

VisionWave stake in SaverOne (stage 1) 19.99% Initial equity stake in SaverOne at first stage

Additional SaverOne equity (stage 2) 19.99% Second-stage potential equity in SaverOne for VisionWave

Additional SaverOne equity (stage 3) 11.02% Third-stage potential equity in SaverOne for VisionWave

Potential total VisionWave ownership 51% Aggregate possible equity ownership in SaverOne after all stages

Potential VisionWave equity to SaverOne $7 million Maximum aggregate value of VisionWave equity to SaverOne

Market Reality Check

$1.40 Last Close

Volume Volume 17,303 versus 20-day average 377,235, indicating relatively light trading ahead of the LOI news. low

Technical Shares at $1.41 were trading below the 200-day MA of $9.24 prior to this announcement.

Peers on Argus

Pre-announcement, peers showed mixed single-digit moves (e.g., WATT +5.62%, FCUV +6.25%, SOBR -0.47%) with no momentum-cluster flags, suggesting this LOI is company-specific rather than part of a sector-wide move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Oct 20	Distribution agreement	Positive	+7.8%	Third U.S. distribution deal expanding reach to about 20 million vehicles.
Oct 09	Product recognition	Positive	-0.7%	SaverOne System named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 list.
Sep 09	Strategic partnership	Positive	+5.0%	ADAS collaboration to develop sensor fusion platform for VRU detection.
Sep 03	Fleet deployment	Positive	-1.1%	Deal to deploy distraction-prevention solution across Fandango truck fleet.
Aug 29	Earnings update	Positive	+1.4%	H1 2025 growth in revenue and margins with expanding global agreements.

Pattern Detected

Recent company-specific announcements have more often seen positive next-day moves, though two positive catalysts drew mild negative reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, SaverOne reported H1 2025 revenue of $224,000 (up 57% YoY) and expanded internationally, while continuing to post a net loss of $4.7 million. Subsequent news highlighted ADAS collaborations, fleet deployments, and inclusion in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025, plus new U.S. distribution. Those events generally produced modest, mixed price reactions. Today’s RF-focused LOI with VisionWave extends this pattern of strategic partnerships into the defense and security market.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement outlines a non-binding LOI under which VisionWave may eventually own up to 51% of SaverOne, while SaverOne could receive up to $7 million in VisionWave equity. It extends SaverOne’s RF expertise into defense and security applications and follows earlier partnerships and distribution growth. Key factors to watch include completion of due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, shareholder approval, and whether specified milestones for the staged equity increases are met.

Key Terms

letter of intent financial

"announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with VisionWave"

A letter of intent is a document that shows an agreement in principle between parties to work towards a future deal or transaction. It outlines their intentions and key terms, acting like a roadmap before a formal contract is signed. For investors, it signals serious interest and helps clarify expectations early in the process.

rf technology technical

"involving RF technology collaboration geared toward the defense and security sector"

RF technology is the use of radio-frequency electromagnetic waves to send, receive or manipulate signals and energy without wires; think of it as invisible highways that carry information or power between devices. It matters to investors because RF components and systems determine how well products connect, perform and meet safety or regulatory rules, affecting sales, costs, patent value and the company’s ability to compete in markets like wireless communications, medical devices and industrial sensors.

equity financial

"SaverOne will receive $2.75 million in equity in VisionWave and VisionWave will receive 19.99% equity in SaverOne"

Equity is an ownership stake in a company, usually represented by shares, that gives the owner a claim on the company’s profits and on its assets after debts are paid. For investors, equity matters because its value rises and falls with the company’s performance, determines potential dividend income and voting influence, and represents both the upside (growth) and the risk (loss) of owning a slice of the business, like owning a piece of a pie whose size can change.

due diligence financial

"Subject to the completion of the relevant legal and financial due diligence"

Due diligence is the careful investigation and analysis someone conducts before making a decision, such as investing money or entering into an agreement. It’s like researching thoroughly before buying a used car to ensure it’s in good condition; this helps prevent surprises and makes informed choices. For investors, due diligence reduces risk by verifying details and understanding what they’re getting into.

definitive agreements financial

"subject to the execution of definitive agreements, SaverOne will serve as VisionWave’s operating arm"

Definitive agreements are the final, legally binding contracts that set the exact terms of a corporate deal—such as a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or major financing. They matter to investors because signing them turns rough plans into concrete obligations that determine price, timing, required approvals and what happens if the deal falls through; think of them as the signed purchase contract in a house sale that makes the deal official and enforceable.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Petah Tikvah, Israel, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SaverOne 2014 Ltd. (Nasdaq: SVRE, TASE: SVRE), a technology company specializing in developing advanced transportation safety and RF-based solutions, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV), involving RF technology collaboration geared toward the defense and security sector.

Under the terms of the LOI and subject to the execution of definitive agreements, SaverOne will serve as VisionWave’s operating arm for RF-focused defense and military technology initiatives. The parties intend to work closely together to integrate SaverOne’s RF technologies to support the development and commercialization of advanced RF-based solutions for defense and security applications.

As part of the proposed transaction, in the first stage, SaverOne will receive $2.75 million in equity in VisionWave and VisionWave will receive 19.99% equity in SaverOne. Subject to the achievement of specified milestones, VisionWave will acquire additional equity in SaverOne in two subsequent stages, representing an additional 19.99% and 11.02%, respectively, for a potential total of approximately 51% equity ownership in SaverOne. Under the terms of the LOI, SaverOne will potentially receive equity in VisionWave with a total aggregate value of up to $7 million. VisionWave will be authorized to appoint one director to SaverOne’s at the initial investment stage, and subject to meeting the specified development milestones, to appoint additional directors.

Ori Gilboa, CEO of SaverOne, said: “This LOI represents an important strategic step for SaverOne. It allows us to develop and expand our RF capabilities into a new and very large addressable market: the defense and security markets, under the VisionWave platform. Together with VisionWave, we believe that we can position SaverOne as a meaningful player in this mission-critical sector. We look forward to working closely with the VisionWave team to bring this vision to a reality.”

Doug Davis, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO of VisionWave, commented, “We see SaverOne’s RF technology as an attractive platform to support the next phase of VisionWave’s RF-focused defense strategy. Our phased approach is designed to support disciplined execution, technology integration, and early customer engagement in the defense and security markets.”

Subject to the completion of the relevant legal and financial due diligence, transaction is further subject to the preparation of legal binding definitive agreements and approval by Saverone’s shareholders. There is no guarantee that the contemplated transactions will take place under the current terms or timeline, or at all. Shareholders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this preliminary announcement.

About SaverOne

SaverOne is a technology company that designs, develops, and commercializes OEM and aftermarket solutions and technologies to lower the risk of and prevent vehicle accidents.
SaverOne’s advanced solutions for saving lives on the road are powered by a patented AI technology that detects, locates and analyzes cell phone RF signals. The combination of proprietary hardware, software and algorithms serves as a blueprint for our innovative product lines.

SaverOne's initial product line is a suite of solutions that saves lives by preventing car accidents resulting from distraction from using mobile phones while driving. SaverOne is also developing a sensor system for early location and direction detection under all visibility conditions of vulnerable road users (VRU) through their cellphone footprint.

Learn more at https://saver.one/

About VisionWave

VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VWAV) is focused on advanced sensing, autonomy, and AI-driven systems for defense and security applications. VisionWave Holdings Inc. develops proprietary radio-frequency sensing and imaging technologies designed to enable real-time detection, decision support, and situational awareness across complex operational environments.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and other securities laws that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, besides those of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include but are not limited to, statements regarding SaverOne's strategic and business plans, technology, relationships, objectives, and expectations for its business, the impact of trends on and interest in its business, intellectual property or product and its future results, operations, and financial performance and condition and may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "aim," "should," "will" "would," or the negative of these words or other similar expressions. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on SaverOne's current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about future events that may not prove accurate. Many factors could cause SaverOne's actual activities or results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to reach final agreements on the contents of the LOI and enter into definitive and binding legal agreements with respect to the subject matter thereof, our success in in integrating VisionWave’s technology and developing and expanding our RF capabilities into the defense and security markets; market acceptance of any future defense related products; our ability to protect our patented technology from infringement by third parties; SaverOne’s planned level of revenues and capital expenditures and its ability to continue as a going concern; SaverOne’s ability to maintain its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market;  SaverOne’s plans to continue to invest in research and development to develop technology for both existing and new products; SaverOne’s intention to advance its technologies and commercialization efforts in Europe and globally; acceptance of its business model by investors; the ability to correctly identify and enter new markets; the impact of competition and new technologies; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which SaverOne operates; projected capital expenditures and liquidity; SaverOne’s intention to retain key employees, and its belief that it will maintain good relations with all employees; VisionWave’s ability to complete the proposed equity issuances in compliance with applicable securities laws and Nasdaq rules; potential delays or failures in achieving the specified milestones; risks associated with the value protection mechanism and any adjustments to the equity consideration included in the LOI; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 21, 2025  and in subsequent filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements in this announcement are made as of this date, and SaverOne undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

International Investor Relations Contact:

Ehud Helft 
+1 212 378 8040
saverone@ekgir.com
        

FAQ

What are the key terms of the SaverOne and VisionWave LOI (SVRE, VWAV) announced January 5, 2026?

The LOI contemplates SaverOne receiving $2.75M in VisionWave equity and VisionWave acquiring an initial 19.99% of SaverOne, with staged milestones that could bring VisionWave to ~51% ownership and SaverOne receiving up to $7M aggregate in VisionWave equity.

How could the LOI affect SaverOne (SVRE) shareholder ownership?

If all milestones close as described, VisionWave could own approximately 51% of SaverOne, which would be dilutive to existing shareholders and change control dynamics.

Does the LOI between SaverOne (SVRE) and VisionWave (VWAV) create any binding obligations?

No; the document is a non-binding LOI and the transaction remains subject to due diligence, definitive agreements, and shareholder approvals.

What financial consideration will SaverOne (SVRE) receive from VisionWave (VWAV)?

SaverOne will receive $2.75M in VisionWave equity at the initial stage and could receive additional VisionWave equity up to a total aggregate value of $7M if milestones are met.

Will VisionWave (VWAV) gain governance rights in SaverOne (SVRE)?

Yes; VisionWave is authorized to appoint one director at the initial investment stage and may appoint additional directors upon meeting specified development milestones.

What are the next steps and risks for the SaverOne–VisionWave deal (SVRE, VWAV)?

Next steps include legal and financial due diligence, preparation of binding definitive agreements, and SaverOne shareholder approval; there is no guarantee the deal will close as proposed.