Ondas Completes $175M Acquisition of Mistral, Expanding Defense Programs and Adding $264M to Backlog

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Ondas Inc. has completed its $175 million acquisition of Mistral Inc., a U.S. defense prime contractor, significantly expanding its access to U.S. defense programs and adding $264 million to its backlog.

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• Acquisition Completion

  Ondas Inc. completed the $175 million merger of Mistral Inc., a U.S. defense prime contractor, on April 24, 2026. This follows the news alert from earlier today.

• Strategic Expansion

  The merger provides Ondas with direct access to U.S. Army and Special Operations contract vehicles and expands its domestic manufacturing and integration capabilities, positioning it as a next-generation defense prime.

• Significant Backlog Increase

  Mistral adds $264 million to Ondas's backlog, bringing the company's pro forma backlog to $457 million as of March 31, 2026, a substantial increase from $177 million at that date.

• Share Consideration and Resale Rights

  The acquisition involved the issuance of common stock, including shares for immediate release, escrow, and deferred consideration. A Registration Rights Agreement was also entered into, allowing for the resale of these shares subject to daily trading volume limitations.

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This 8-K filing formalizes the completion of Ondas's acquisition of Mistral Inc., a strategic move that positions Ondas as a direct prime contractor for U.S. defense and homeland security programs. The acquisition, valued at $175 million, is substantial relative to Ondas's market capitalization and is expected to significantly boost revenue growth and EBITDA leverage. Mistral brings established relationships, U.S.-based manufacturing, and critical contract vehicles, along with $264 million in contracted backlog, increasing Ondas's pro forma backlog to $457 million. While the transaction involves the issuance of common stock, leading to dilution, the strategic benefits of expanded market access and a strengthened defense portfolio are highly positive. The concurrent filing of a Registration Rights Agreement indicates that the shares issued as consideration will be eligible for resale, subject to daily trading volume limitations.