VisionWave Holdings Signs Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire Controlling Interest in Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Technology Company EPSERVICE

Future financing has not been arranged, and use of EPSERVICE technology outside Ukraine would depend on export authorization.

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VisionWave Holdings (Nasdaq: VWAV) signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire control of Ukrainian unmanned systems developer EPSERVICE. The proposed purchase of MMC’s 51% interest for $7 million in cash would be payable to MMC 90 days after closing. VisionWave expects to use future financing that has not been arranged; no equity issuance is proposed.

The deal requires due diligence, intellectual-property ownership confirmation, sanctions screening, a live ICMM drone-system demonstration in Ukraine, regulatory approvals and Board approval. Technology claims remain unverified by VisionWave. EPSERVICE would retain its technology in Ukraine; overseas use depends on Ukrainian export authorization not sought or obtained, although closing does not require it. The LOI targets a definitive agreement within 45 days and closing within 30 days thereafter, no later than 120 days after the LOI.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.The proposed 51% acquisition would give VisionWave majority ownership of EPSERVICE.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.The proposed acquisition involves no issuance of VisionWave shares, warrants or other equity securities.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.VisionWave believes the investment could complement its autonomous systems and defense-related technology strategy.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.The $7 million cash purchase price would be payable to MMC in one installment 90 days after closing. 2.1× market cap
• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Purchase funding depends on future financing transactions that have not been arranged.
• Moderate pointThe acquisition is non-binding, with a definitive agreement and closing still pending.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Completion requires legal, financial and technical due diligence, including confirmation of EPSERVICE’s intellectual-property ownership.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Completion also requires sanctions screening, regulatory approvals and VisionWave Board approval.

2 minor points

• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.A satisfactory live ICMM flight demonstration in Ukraine is required; VisionWave has not independently verified technology claims.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Use outside Ukraine depends on Ukrainian export authorization not sought or obtained; closing does not require it.

News Explained

Against the proposed $7 million cash price, VisionWave reported $26,186 in cash at June 30, 2026; that balance equals 0.4 days of its latest reported quarterly operating cash outflow ($6,030,510) at that rate, and purchase financing remains unarranged.

Sources and calculations

• VisionWave EPSERVICE LOI announcement (2026-11-12)
• VisionWave quarterly fundamentals (2026Q3 (period ended 2026-06-30))

• Available liquidity against the last reported quarterly operating outflow, in days at that rate $26,186 / ($6,030,510 / 91) = 0.4 days

Key Figures

Proposed purchase price: $7 million Participatory interest: 51% Payment timing: 90 days following closing +2 more

Proposed purchase price

$7 million

All-cash consideration for the proposed acquisition

Participatory interest

51%

Proposed stake in EPSERVICE

Payment timing

90 days following closing

Single installment payable to MMC

Definitive agreement deadline

45 days

LOI timeline for executing a definitive agreement

Closing deadline

30 days thereafter; no later than 120 days after the LOI

Closing timeline contemplated by the LOI

Key Terms

letter of intent, first-person-view (fpv), export control

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letter of intent financial

"entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent"

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.

first-person-view (fpv) technical

"carry and coordinate smaller first-person-view (FPV) drones"

First-person-view (FPV) describes a camera and video-transmission setup that lets a remote pilot see real-time, onboard footage as if looking through the vehicle’s eyes — commonly used with drones, remote vehicles, and wearable cameras. For investors, FPV signals product capability, user experience and addressable markets (racing, inspection, delivery, entertainment) while also highlighting regulatory, safety and hardware supply risks that can affect growth and profitability.

export control regulatory

"subject to Ukrainian export control"

Export control are government rules that limit the sale, transfer or disclosure of certain goods, technology or services to foreign countries, organizations, or individuals. They matter to investors because they can block or restrict a company’s ability to reach markets, partner internationally or generate revenue—think of them like travel visas for products and know‑how; violations can lead to fines, lost contracts and serious legal and reputational risk.

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Proposed $7 million all-cash acquisition of a 51% interest in the Ukrainian developer of the ICMM mothership drone control system; transaction subject to due diligence, a live flight demonstration in Ukraine, a definitive agreement, Board approval and regulatory conditions

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) (“VisionWave” or the “Company”), a technology company focused on advanced defense, autonomous systems and related technologies, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with EUROPOSTACHSERVICE LLC (“EPSERVICE”), a Ukrainian limited liability company engaged in the development and integration of unmanned aerial systems, and Metal Machinery Components Trading – FZCO (“MMC”), a Dubai free zone company that holds 51% of EPSERVICE, regarding the proposed acquisition by VisionWave of MMC’s 51% participatory interest in the charter capital of EPSERVICE.

If completed, the proposed transaction would give VisionWave a majority equity interest in a Ukrainian company developing integrated unmanned aerial vehicles, carrier-based drone systems and related control and communications technologies. EPSERVICE’s technology would remain owned by EPSERVICE and located in Ukraine, and any transfer of controlled technology to VisionWave or outside Ukraine would require authorization from the State Service of Export Control of Ukraine, which has not been sought or obtained.

ICMM: An Airborne Platform for Integrated Drone Operations

According to EPSERVICE, at the center of EPSERVICE's technology portfolio is its ICMM (Intelligent Control Module for Motherships) system, an architecture designed to enable a larger unmanned aircraft, commonly referred to as a “mothership,” to carry and coordinate smaller first-person-view (FPV) drones.

EPSERVICE states that the platform combines carrier aircraft technology, onboard electronics, flight-control software, communications systems and FPV drone integration into a coordinated unmanned aerial system.

According to EPSERVICE management, its current configuration supports one carrier aircraft and one FPV drone simultaneously. EPSERVICE states that the underlying architecture was designed with scalability for additional sub-drones, subject to mission requirements and further technical validation.

EPSERVICE states that the carrier platform is designed around reusable composite aircraft construction and electric propulsion, with integrated reconnaissance and communications capabilities.

EPSERVICE has provided VisionWave with flight test video evidence and reports that the platform has undergone flight testing in Ukraine. VisionWave has not independently verified these statements and intends to conduct technical due diligence in Ukraine, including a live flight demonstration of the ICMM system, before entering into a definitive agreement.

Image: ICMM carrier and FPV drone integration (image provided by EPSERVICE)

Advanced Communications, Autonomy and Engineering

According to EPSERVICE, its development activities also include technologies associated with:

• Integrated unmanned aircraft control: Hardware and software designed to coordinate carrier aircraft and smaller drones.
• Protected communications: Communications architectures intended to improve operational continuity in challenging electromagnetic environments.
• Autonomous navigation: Flight-control software supporting waypoint-based aircraft navigation and mission execution.
• Reusable electric aircraft: Composite unmanned platforms designed for repeated operation.

These capabilities are at different stages of development and validation. All descriptions of EPSERVICE and its technology in this press release are based on information provided by EPSERVICE management, have not been independently verified by VisionWave, and remain subject to VisionWave’s due diligence.

Image: EPSERVICE carrier aircraft during field testing (image provided by EPSERVICE)

Proposed Transaction

Under the LOI, VisionWave proposes to acquire MMC's entire 51% participatory interest in EPSERVICE for $7 million in cash, payable to MMC in a single installment 90 days following closing. No portion of the purchase price would be paid to EPSERVICE. The proposed acquisition does not involve the issuance of VisionWave common stock, preferred stock, warrants or other equity securities. VisionWave expects to fund the purchase price from the proceeds of future financing transactions, which have not been arranged.

Following completion, VisionWave would hold a majority interest in EPSERVICE, while the existing participants of EPSERVICE other than MMC would retain the remaining 49%. VisionWave would have the right to appoint the director of EPSERVICE in accordance with EPSERVICE’s charter and Ukrainian law.

Under the LOI, EPSERVICE would continue to own its intellectual property, and nothing in the LOI requires any transfer of EPSERVICE’s technology to VisionWave or outside Ukraine. EPSERVICE’s technology is subject to Ukrainian export control, including the special regime in effect during martial law. Closing would not be conditioned on any authorization from the State Service of Export Control of Ukraine, and following closing no controlled technology, software, technical documentation or technical assistance could be transferred to VisionWave, its affiliates or outside Ukraine without that authorization. There can be no assurance that any such authorization will be obtained, and VisionWave’s ability to use or commercialize EPSERVICE’s technology outside Ukraine will depend on it.

The LOI is non-binding with respect to the proposed acquisition, other than customary exclusivity, confidentiality, expense and governing-law provisions. Execution of a definitive agreement and closing are subject to, among other things, satisfactory completion of legal, financial and technical due diligence; confirmation of EPSERVICE’s ownership of its intellectual property; sanctions screening; a satisfactory live flight demonstration of the ICMM system in Ukraine; receipt of required regulatory approvals; and approval by VisionWave’s Board of Directors. The LOI contemplates execution of a definitive agreement within 45 days and closing within 30 days thereafter, and in no event later than 120 days after the date of the LOI. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed or that the proposed transaction will be completed on these terms, on this timeline or at all.

Strategic Rationale

VisionWave believes the proposed investment could complement its broader strategy of developing and integrating advanced autonomous systems, software and defense-related technologies.

The Company sees potential long-term opportunities in combining EPSERVICE's engineering experience with VisionWave's existing technology development and integration initiatives, subject to receipt of Ukrainian export-control and other regulatory authorizations and successful completion of the transaction.

About EPSERVICE

EUROPOSTACHSERVICE LLC, operating as EPSERVICE, is a privately held Ukrainian company engaged in the development and integration of unmanned systems technology. Its principal technology platform is ICMM, a carrier-based unmanned aerial system integrating flight-control electronics, FPV drone control, software, firmware and communications technology.

About VisionWave Holdings, Inc.

VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) is a technology company developing dual-use unmanned systems, autonomous capabilities, and advanced sensing solutions for defense, security, and commercial applications. Its portfolio includes the VARAN unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platform and a suite of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drone solutions, supported by sensing, perception, and autonomy technologies. Through technology development and strategic partnerships, VisionWave aims to deliver integrated ground and aerial systems that enhance situational awareness, support operational missions, and reduce personnel exposure to risk across military and civilian environments. For more information, visit https://www.vwav.inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of an interest in EPSERVICE, the anticipated benefits of the transaction, the capabilities and future development of EPSERVICE's technology, potential strategic opportunities, the funding of the purchase price, export-control and other regulatory approvals, the timing of a definitive agreement and closing, and the Company's future plans.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include the possibility that the parties will not execute a definitive agreement or complete the proposed transaction on the terms described, on a timely basis or at all; the inability to satisfy closing conditions, including the live flight demonstration and sanctions screening; the results of technical, financial or legal due diligence; the risk that Ukrainian export-control authorizations necessary to access, use or commercialize EPSERVICE’s technology outside Ukraine are delayed, limited or not obtained; the effects of the ongoing armed conflict and martial law in Ukraine on EPSERVICE’s operations, personnel and assets; currency-control and other restrictions on the repatriation of funds from Ukraine; the rights of the other participants in EPSERVICE under Ukrainian law and EPSERVICE’s charter; uncertainty regarding the commercialization, performance and intellectual property protection of EPSERVICE's technologies; the availability of financing to fund the purchase price; and other risks described under “Risk Factors” in VisionWave’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 and in VisionWave's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

VisionWave undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

Contact for Investors: investors@vwav.inc

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What are the terms of VisionWave’s proposed EPSERVICE acquisition?

VisionWave proposes to acquire MMC’s entire 51% interest in EPSERVICE for $7 million in cash, payable to MMC in one installment 90 days after closing. No portion of the purchase price would go to EPSERVICE. The proposed acquisition does not involve issuing VisionWave equity securities.

When could VisionWave close the proposed EPSERVICE acquisition?

The non-binding LOI contemplates a definitive agreement within 45 days and closing within 30 days thereafter, no later than 120 days after the LOI date. Completion remains subject to due diligence, a satisfactory live flight demonstration in Ukraine, required regulatory approvals and VisionWave Board approval.

Who would control EPSERVICE after VisionWave’s proposed acquisition?

VisionWave would hold 51% and have the right to appoint EPSERVICE’s director under its charter and Ukrainian law. Existing participants other than MMC would retain the remaining 49%. EPSERVICE would continue to own its intellectual property.