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Vision Marine Technologies Signs Letter of Intent for Proposed Business Combination with an Undisclosed Counterparty

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  • Vision Marine Technologies Inc. entered a non-binding letter of intent on August 20, 2026, to combine with a private defense technology counterparty via a reverse takeover structure.
  • The proposed combination would create a publicly traded platform integrating Vision Marine's artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, electrification, & marine technologies with the counterparty's unmanned aerial vehicles & defense capabilities.
  • Existing Vision Marine securityholders are expected to retain approximately 2.9% ownership at closing, increasing to up to 5.7% if full contingent milestones for maritime autonomy & military sales are achieved.
  • Counterparty shareholders would own approximately 97.1% of the combined entity before the proposed financing & contingent consideration.
  • The combined company aims to remain listed on Nasdaq Capital Markets & the TSX, subject to required approvals.
  • Parties target execution of definitive agreements by October 15, 2026, & completion of the transaction by December 31, 2026.
  • Closing conditions include a concurrent financing of at least US$25 million & the counterparty securing US$100 million in binding purchase orders for 2027 deliveries.
  • The identity of the counterparty & final commercial terms remain confidential pending due diligence & definitive agreement negotiations.
  • Vision Marine's CEO stated the move shifts the company's focus from electrification to intelligence & autonomy across air, water, & defense environments.
  • ThinkEquity serves as the financial advisor to Vision Marine for this transaction.
  • The letter of intent is non-binding regarding transaction completion, subject to due diligence, regulatory approvals, & shareholder consent.