XTEND to Participate in the 16th Annual ROTH London Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq:JFB) announced that XTEND, its combination partner in an all-stock transaction, will participate in the 16th Annual ROTH London Conference from June 16–18, 2026, in London.
XTEND’s CEO Aviv Shapira and CIO Tal Horesh will host investor meetings. The planned combined company, XTEND AI Robotics, is expected to list under ticker “XTND” after closing.
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News Market Reaction – JFB
In the Jun 17 session, JFB declined 7.41%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -12.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 12 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09 | Defense contract win | Positive | -5.2% | XTEND secured a $3M contract for 100+ Scorpio drone systems. |
| Jun 02 | Sector commentary | Neutral | -0.2% | Article discussed Dominari’s financing role in JFB and other drone names. |
| May 28 | DoD program qualifier | Positive | +18.9% | XTEND selected for Phase II qualifier of $1B Drone Dominance Program. |
| May 20 | UK expansion | Positive | +2.3% | XTEND launched a UK XFAB after a £1.93M defense order and planned investment. |
| May 14 | Asia-Pacific ISR order | Positive | -2.9% | XTEND obtained a seven-figure Asia-Pacific ISR order ahead of the merger. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent XTEND-related contract and program wins often produced mixed follow-through: one major defense program headline saw a strong gain, while other positive contract updates were followed by selling pressure.
Over the last month, JFB’s news flow centered on its planned all-stock business combination with XTEND and XTEND’s defense-robotics traction. Headlines highlighted XTEND’s selection for a U.S. DoD Phase II qualifier, multiple Asia-Pacific and European defense orders, and a UK XFAB launch backed by a £1.93M order. Financially, JFB reported sharply higher Q1 2026 revenue but a net loss and a large upfront payment to XTEND. Today’s conference participation update fits into this ongoing merger and investor-outreach narrative.
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TAMPA, Fla., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) today announced that XTEND, a leader in software systems and artificial intelligence-powered robotics, will participate in the 16th Annual ROTH London Conference being held Tuesday, June 16th to Thursday, June 18th at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in London, UK.
XTEND’s Chief Executive Officer, Aviv Shapira, and Chief Investment Officer, Tal Horesh, will be available to host one-on-one and small-group investor meetings throughout the event.
To request a meeting with XTEND, please contact XTEND’s Investor Relations team at XTEND@mzgroup.us or contact your ROTH representative.
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As announced on February 17, 2026, JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) and XTEND entered into a definitive agreement to combine with XTEND in an all-stock transaction. The business combination is further supported by strategic investments from Eric Trump, Unusual Machines, 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 a U.S. national securities exchange under the “XTND.”
About XTEND
XTEND is a leader in software systems and artificial intelligence-powered robotics, deployed in high-threat, complex operational environments where human exposure carries significant risk. Powered by its proprietary XTEND Operating System (XOS), XTEND’s integrated software and advanced robotic hardware solutions are designed to provide autonomy at the edge. Operating across defense, law enforcement, and private security missions through a platform of robots, drones, and robotic subsystems, XTEND’s open architecture platform facilitates scalability across partners and third-party applications. With over 10,000 systems deployed in over 30 countries, XTEND’s solutions have been validated in five combat zones and operationally deployed by national defense, special-mission units, and security organizations across the globe. Founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, XTEND delivers NDAA-compliant solutions through a global network of regional XFAB manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, Israel, and Latvia. For more information, visit www.xtend.me.
About JFB Construction Holdings
JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) is a real estate development and construction company that has provided general contracting and construction management services in 36 U.S. states. For more information, visit the company’s SEC filings at www.sec.gov.
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In addition, a number of important factors could cause JFB’s, Xtend’s or NewCo’s 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 NewCo, 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 https://www.xtend.me/newsroom 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, NewCo and JFB will file a registration statement on Form S-4, which will include an information statement of JFB and a preliminary prospectus of NewCo. 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/prospectus or registration statement or for any other document that JFB 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/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
investors@jfbconstruction.net
XTEND Contact:
Headline Media
Sarah Small
929 255 1449
sarah@headline.media
XTEND Investor Relations:
MZ North America
Shannon Devine
XTEND@mzgroup.us
203-741-8811
