XTEND AI Robotics Rings NYSE Opening Bell, Marking First Days as Public Company

Public listing enables the company to meet growing demand for Physical AI in high-risk operational environments

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. (NYSE: XTND), a leader in software systems and Physical AI, today rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), officially marking its debut on the public market.

XTEND's proprietary XOS operating system powers more than 12,500 deployed systems across 30+ countries and five active combat zones, with sovereign manufacturing sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Singapore, and Latvia.

“Physical AI belongs where the risk is highest and the margin for error is smallest,” said Aviv Shapira, CEO of XTEND AI Robotics. “Becoming a public company allows us to expand the development and integration of artificial intelligence alongside high-quality hardware, turning operator capabilities into something precise and reliable, while protecting human life.”

XTEND’s software-enabled robotic systems are designed to extend the reach and effectiveness of operators while reducing human exposure in high-risk environments. The company’s platform combines advanced robotic hardware with intuitive control, mission management, and autonomous capabilities designed to support rapid deployment across diverse operational scenarios. The public listing allows XTEND to expand its global manufacturing footprint and accelerate product development as it scales to meet growing demand from customers worldwide.

"Our customers aren’t just deploying drones, they are deploying a Physical AI network built on our software," Shapira added. “Our hardware-agnostic XOS operating system is built to support multiple robotic platforms and machines across mission-critical environments within defense, law enforcement, and public safety domains.”

"Today's bell-ringing is the symbolic moment, but the real significance is operational: we're entering this stage with a stable capital structure that allows us to continue investing in manufacturing capacity, product development, and system availability for our customers around the world," said Tal Horesh, Chief Financial Officer of the company.

Throughout its years of operation, XTEND has earned the backing of a series of investors and strategic partners from the U.S., Israel, and other countries, including Chartered Group, Protego Ventures, TAU Ventures, Surround Ventures, Secret Chord Ventures, American Ventures, Eric Trump, and the publicly traded American drone company Unusual Machines.

“XTEND is exactly the kind of company we set out to back at Protego: exceptional technology, real operational validation, and a team with the ambition to build a global leader," said Lital Leshem, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Protego Ventures. "We are proud to have been early believers and investors in XTEND, and incredibly excited to see the company take this next step in the public markets. We believe XTEND’s biggest chapter is still ahead.”

“Chartered Group invested in XTEND at an early stage because we recognized something exceptional: a team with breakthrough technology, ambition, and determination to redefine how autonomous systems operate in the real world. Chartered Group backed this vision with full conviction. Today, as XTEND rings the bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), that conviction speaks for itself, and we are confident in XTEND’s ability to scale and lead the industry.” said Eyal Agmoni, Founder & Chairman, Chartered Group.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the anticipated benefits to XTEND of the business combination with JFB Construction Holdings completed on September 3, 2026 and of the NYSE listing of its common stock, which commenced trading on September 4, 2026, XTEND’s ability to meet growing demand for Physical AI, XTEND’s plans to expand its global manufacturing footprint, accelerate product development, expand the development and integration of artificial intelligence with its hardware and continue investing in manufacturing capacity, product development and system availability, the capabilities and expected benefits of XTEND’s XOS operating system and robotic systems, and XTEND’s growth strategy, ability to scale its business and future prospects. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including difficulties in integrating the businesses of XTEND and JFB and in realizing the expected benefits of the business combination, the costs of the business combination and of operating as a public company, XTEND’s ability to manage its growth, the timing and size of orders from government and defense customers, compliance with export control and defense trade regulations, geopolitical conditions in the regions in which XTEND operates, XTEND’s ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms or at all, volatility in the market price of XTEND’s common stock and XTEND’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on the NYSE, and the other risks described under “Risk Factors” in XTEND’s final prospectus filed with the SEC on Form 424(b)(3) on August 11, 2026 and in XTEND’s subsequent filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. XTEND undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

About XTEND AI Robotics

XTEND is a leader in software systems and Physical AI, 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, Homeland Security, and Commercial 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 12,500 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.

Contacts

XTEND Media Contact:
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XTEND Investor Relations:
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