Xeriant Appoints Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Blaine D. Holt President of Factor X Research Group

Rhea-AI Summary

Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) on November 26, 2025 appointed Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Blaine D. Holt as president of Factor X, its advanced research and innovation hub.

Holt will lead Factor X to identify acquisition opportunities and target disruptive technologies in AI, quantum computing, and data science, and to accelerate commercialization across Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 1–9) in sectors including construction materials, aerospace and defense, and critical infrastructure.

Holt’s background includes a $150 million aerospace turnaround at Million Air and co‑founding a $1.7 billion advanced manufacturing initiative.

Positive

• Appointed Blaine D. Holt as president of Factor X
• Factor X targets commercialization across TRL 1–9
• Targets disruptive tech in AI, quantum, data science
• Holt led a $150 million aerospace turnaround

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

+4.48%

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+4.48% News Effect

On the day this news was published, XERI gained 4.48%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Net income: $2,226,072 Gain on extinguishment of debt: $2,743,546 Operating loss: $304,075 +5 more

8 metrics

Net income $2,226,072 Three months ended September 30, 2025 (10-Q)

Gain on extinguishment of debt $2,743,546 Settlement of senior secured note (10-Q)

Operating loss $304,075 Operating activities, quarter ended September 30, 2025 (10-Q)

Cash balance $52,136 As of September 30, 2025 (10-Q)

Stockholders’ deficit $5,702,498 As of September 30, 2025 (10-Q)

Working capital deficit $8,708,900 Reported in annual filing dated October 2, 2025 (10-K)

Shares issued to Auctus 30,000,000 shares Unrestricted common stock under settlement agreement (8-K)

Cash payment commitment $3,500,000 Scheduled installments under Auctus settlement (8-K)

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.0091 Vol: Volume 496,489 vs 20-day ...

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$0.0091 Last Close

Volume Volume 496,489 vs 20-day average 1,578,252 (relative volume 0.31) suggests a modest participation move. low

Technical With price at $0.0074 vs 200-day MA of $0.01, shares remained in a longer-term downtrend.

Peers on Argus

While XERI was up 7.14%, peers were mixed: SNAVF down 22.14%, HLEO up , and othe...

While XERI was up 7.14%, peers were mixed: SNAVF down 22.14%, HLEO up , and others flat, pointing to stock-specific dynamics rather than a broad Aerospace & Defense move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 28 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 28	Strategy pivot	Positive	+12.9%	Formalized Factor X strategic pivot and multi-sector commercialization focus.
Nov 26	Leadership & strategy	Positive	+4.5%	Elevated Holt to lead newly defined Factor X innovation engine.
Nov 26	Leadership appointment	Positive	+4.5%	Appointed Holt president of Factor X, targeting disruptive technologies.
Nov 25	Role expansion	Positive	-5.6%	Expanded Holt’s strategic role in acquisitions and partnerships.
Nov 17	Product progress	Positive	-17.1%	Reported NEXBOARD internal fire test success and upcoming certification tests.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has been consistently strategic/operational, with mixed price reactions: some leadership and strategy updates aligned with gains, while product and role-expansion news at times saw selloffs.

Recent Company History

Over late November 2025, Xeriant issued a series of announcements around Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Blaine D. Holt and the new Factor X innovation hub, emphasizing AI, quantum computing, data science, and accelerated commercialization across TRL 1–9. These leadership and strategy updates often coincided with modest gains, while earlier NEXBOARD™ certification progress on November 17, 2025 drew a negative reaction. Together, they show a shift toward a Skunk Works–style R&D-to-commercialization model under tight financial constraints disclosed in recent SEC filings.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement reinforces Xeriant’s push to make Factor X a central innovation hub under Brig. Ge...

Analysis

This announcement reinforces Xeriant’s push to make Factor X a central innovation hub under Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Blaine D. Holt, targeting AI, quantum computing, and advanced materials across TRL 1–9. Historically, similar leadership and strategy news produced mixed price reactions. Investors may weigh this against recent SEC filings showing net income of $2,226,072 driven by a debt extinguishment gain, but only $52,136 in cash and a stockholders’ deficit of $5,702,498, underscoring funding and execution risk.

Key Terms

technology readiness levels (TRL 1–9), nanotechnology-based materials, graphene, quantum computing

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technology readiness levels (TRL 1–9) technical

"By bringing together interdisciplinary teams across Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 1–9)"

Technology readiness levels (TRL 1–9) are a nine-step scale that rates how mature a technology is, from basic scientific idea (level 1) to a proven, production-ready system (level 9). Investors use TRLs as a quick gauge of development risk and likely time and cost to commercialization—think of it like stages from a kitchen recipe idea to a dish served in a restaurant; lower levels need more testing and funding, higher levels are closer to revenue.

nanotechnology-based materials technical

"spanning nanotechnology-based materials such as graphene to AI-driven advancements"

Materials engineered at dimensions measured in billionths of a meter so their properties — like strength, conductivity, or chemical reactivity — differ from the same materials at ordinary sizes. For investors this matters because these tiny changes can enable new products, improve performance or lower costs, create new markets or regulatory questions, and carry unique manufacturing risks and safety considerations that affect company value.

graphene technical

"spanning nanotechnology-based materials such as graphene to AI-driven advancements"

Graphene is a one-atom-thick sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern, like an ultra-thin, incredibly strong and highly conductive version of chicken wire. It matters to investors because its combination of lightness, strength, flexibility and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity could enable breakthroughs across electronics, batteries, sensors and materials; investors monitor who can produce and scale it cost-effectively and turn lab promise into real products.

quantum computing technical

"particularly in AI, quantum computing, and data science"

Quantum computing is a type of advanced technology that uses the principles of quantum physics to perform calculations much faster than traditional computers. It can process vast amounts of information simultaneously, potentially solving complex problems that are currently impossible or take too long with regular computers. For investors, this technology could lead to breakthroughs in areas like cryptography, data analysis, and optimization, impacting financial markets and security systems.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Introduces Expanded Mission to Create a Dynamic Tech Ecosystem

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xeriant Inc. (OTCQB: XERI) ("Xeriant" or “the Company”), dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of transformative technologies, today announced that Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Blaine D. Holt has been appointed president of Factor X, Xeriant’s advanced research and innovation hub. The division will be composed of world-class experts in science and technology, and represents one of the Company’s core trademarks: Technologies that Define the Future™.

The Company recently announced Holt’s expanded role in helping identify acquisition opportunities and targeting disruptive technologies and innovative companies, particularly in AI, quantum computing, and data science. He will work as head of Factor X to create a force multiplier where top talent collaborates to shift outdated paradigms and accelerate breakthrough innovation.

The goal of Factor X is to integrate systems and capabilities that outperform siloed research models, streamline development, accelerate commercialization, and reduce technology risk across several high-growth sectors with significant market potential, including construction materials, aerospace and defense, and critical infrastructure.

Modeled after Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, Factor X addresses one of the most challenging gaps in emerging technology: the transition between scientific discovery and scalable, real-world deployment. By bringing together interdisciplinary teams across Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 1–9), spanning nanotechnology-based materials such as graphene to AI-driven advancements, Factor X will drive transformative solutions to complex global challenges.

“Blaine Holt is the ideal commander for Factor X,” said Keith Duffy, CEO of Xeriant. “He has that rare combination of strategic clarity, operational discipline, and the ability to unite elite minds around a shared mission. His leadership will fast-track disruptive ideas into transformative, revenue-generating products like NEXBOARD™.”

A former deputy U.S. military representative to NATO and a command pilot, with more than 3,900 flight hours, Holt brings extensive experience leading multinational operations, large-scale turnarounds and technology-driven enterprises. His career includes serving as CEO of AlchemAI, spearheading a $150 million aerospace turnaround at Million Air, and co-founding a $1.7 billion advanced manufacturing initiative. He is also the host of the Dangerous Intellectuals podcast and a sought-after speaker and advisor to emerging companies.

“I’m fired up to lead Factor X. This division of Xeriant will become the epicenter of cross-disciplinary genius,” Holt said. “Through focused collaboration, we will be able to engineer sustainable, scalable solutions that transform industries and strengthen global security.”

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About Xeriant, Inc.
Xeriant Inc. is dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of transformative technologies, including advanced materials designed for deployment across multiple industrial sectors. The company partners with and acquires strategic interests in visionary companies that accelerate this mission. Xeriant’s advanced materials line is marketed under the DUREVER™ brand and includes NEXBOARD™, an eco-friendly, patent-pending composite construction panel made from recycled plastic and fiber waste, designed to replace drywall, plywood, OSB, MDF, MgO board and other traditional construction materials.

For more information, visit www.xeriant.com.

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Xeriant Inc.
Investor Relations Department
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FAQ

What did Xeriant announce on November 26, 2025 about leadership at XERI?

Xeriant appointed Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Blaine D. Holt as president of Factor X.

What will Blaine Holt’s role at XERI Factor X include?

He will lead Factor X, identify acquisition opportunities, and target disruptive technologies in AI, quantum, and data science.

How will Factor X affect XERI’s commercialization strategy?

Factor X aims to streamline development and accelerate commercialization across TRL 1–9 into revenue‑generating products.

Which sectors will Xeriant’s Factor X focus on under Holt’s leadership?

Factor X will focus on construction materials, aerospace and defense, and critical infrastructure.

What relevant experience does Blaine Holt bring to XERI?

Holt previously led a $150 million aerospace turnaround, co‑founded a $1.7 billion initiative, and served as deputy U.S. military representative to NATO.

How can investors get updates about XERI and Factor X developments?

Investors can sign up at www.xeriant.com/signup and follow Xeriant investor communications.