Aether Global Innovations Signs Binding Letter of Intent with Private British Columbia Tech Company, Arion Defense

Executive Summary

• Aether Global Innovations Corp. (“Aether”) signed a binding LOI to acquire Arion Defense Inc. for an aggregate of 20,156,994 Aether common shares at a deemed issue price of $0.36 per share.
• The transaction includes a $150,000 bridge loan from Arion to Aether (forgiven upon closing) and gives Aether immediate participation in existing counter‑drone joint‑venture opportunities valued up to $25 million.
• Concurrently, Aether entered a three‑month $200,000 digital marketing agreement with Altura Media Co Inc. and terminated any further investment in Xentera Technologies Inc.

Key Details

• Acquisition Consideration: 20,156,994 Aether common shares (deemed issue price $0.36 per share).
• Target Business: Arion Defense – counter‑drone technology and Footwear Scanning Platform (FSP) with exclusive PNNL patent license.
• Joint‑Venture Exposure: Through partners Bravo Zulu Drone Defense Inc. and Jatayu Unmanned Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Arion holds a 2/3 interest in Bravo Zulu’s net‑profit share, linked to a potential $25 million joint‑venture order.
• Bridge Loan: Arion will advance $150,000 to Aether as a secured working‑capital loan at market rates; the loan is forgivable upon completion of the acquisition.
• Closing Conditions: LOI binding until definitive agreement execution; subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
• Timeline: Field trials for counter‑UAV equipment are being scheduled; contract announcements expected in Q1 2026.
• Digital Marketing Agreement: Aether engaged Altura Media Co Inc. for a three‑month digital marketing campaign, paying $200,000 (no securities‑based compensation).
• Strategic Rationale (CEO Quote): “The introduction of Arion’s security screening technology… strategically positions Aether as a Canadian leader in the Security and Defense sectors.” – Rick Unrau, CEO.
• Other Corporate Action: Formal decision to cease further investment in Xentera Technologies Inc.

Notable Quotes

“We are excited to sign this binding LOI and move toward a definitive agreement with Arion for a complete acquisition… Aether intends to distinguish itself as a major competitor in this arena.” – Rick Unrau, CEO, Aether Global Innovations Corp.