Star Metro - AIAI Holdings and M42 Complete Strategic Transaction to Establish a War Tech Consortium

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2026 / AIAI Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:AIAI) ("Ai² " or the "Company"), an AI-enabled diversified holding company utilizing Transformational AI to enhance portfolio performance, today announced that they are partnering with Messier 42 LLC ("M42"), under common control with Ai², to create a War Tech Consortium (the "Consortium").

Under the terms of a services agreement (described below), the Consortium will pursue the acquisition of, and strategic partnerships with, defense technology companies to commercialize and distribute products and services in the US and internationally, subject to applicable regulations. Through the combined resources and expertise of Ai² and M42, the Consortium intends to enhance the capabilities, operational efficiency and market potential of its portfolio companies and contractual relationships by integrating Ai²'s proprietary Transformational Artificial Intelligence ("TAI") across their products, services, and business operations.

The speed at which the portrait of war is changing is at a point that humans have not dealt with in our known history. The Consortium will focus on applying psychometric Ai, a key component of TAI, to the central platform brain which we expect will create an opportunity for the immediate insertion of new weaponry and cyber security bots. Mankind needs an ally from the individual to the sovereign state level. The same is increasingly the case in commercial realm where terrorist threats are more frequent than ever.

This announcement is an expansion of the transaction described in of the press release dated September 18, 2026, describing the capital contribution to be made by M42 to Ai² of a controlling interest in the M42 subsidiary that has a sales representative agreement to enhance and sell anti-drone technology (the "Existing Agreement"). The new collaborative arrangement with M42 will be undertaken pursuant to a services agreement entered into between Ai² and M42 on October 26, 2026 (the "Services Agreement"). Under the Services Agreement, Ai² will provide services to M42 necessary to develop and enhance the Consortium's business relationships. Ai² and M42 will work together to assemble a portfolio of defense related entities the operations of which are expected be enhanced by the Consortium's technology to collectively address contemporary and future military threats. In consideration for providing these services, the Company will receive a percentage of the net proceeds generated by the Consortium's businesses, beginning with the right to receive 50% of the net proceeds generated by the Existing Agreement. The Existing Agreement is the first of what the companies believe will be several similar transactions acquired or developed by the Consortium.

While the transaction does not provide for a controlling interest in the M42 subsidiary as previously announced, it reflects a much broader strategic approach to defense technologies addressing both current and emerging security needs. It also recognizes growing commercial demand for advanced defense and protective technologies to safeguard high value fixed assets, including professional and collegiate sports stadiums, shopping malls and other commercial, municipal and state facilities.

This transaction will be accretive to earnings per share for the existing Ai² shareholders. Based on its projections, M42 anticipates that the Services Agreement will generate approximately $125 million in cash for Ai² in 2027 based on the current sales pipeline.

This transaction represents a deepening of the mutually beneficial relationship between M42 and Ai² and underscores their continuing conviction in Ai²'s long-term strategy, its differentiated position in TAI, and the ability of its Board and management team to execute at scale. The Rochon family which control M42 have been associated with Ai² since its inception, and the Services Agreement between the two entities further align their interests with Ai²'s long-term value creation objectives.

"The management team of Ai² and its Board of Directors have demonstrated already their remarkable capabilities as a team to execute on the company's vision and strategy. Further, my family and I have a vested interest in their success and in working together to create value that will lead to a safer world," said Chairman John Rochon.

"We are grateful for the continued confidence that the Rochon Family has in our team. This strategic transaction will fundamentally strengthen the Company by enhancing our cash position allowing us to build on our long-term strategy without dilution to shareholders" said Todd Furniss, Ai²'s Chief Executive Officer.

About AIAI Holdings Corporation

AIAI Holdings Corporation (Ai²) (NASDAQ:AIAI) is an AI-enabled diversified holding company that acquires and grows companies across multiple industries. We expect to drive revenue and earnings growth throughout our portfolio by applying exclusively licensed Transformational AI to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.

Ai² is building a next-generation model for technology-enabled business operations, which is expected to create sustainable value for shareholders through the strategic integration of artificial intelligence across diverse industries. More information can be found at: www.aiaiholdings.com

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