Stock Markets February 24, 2026

VisionWave to Acquire 51% of Israeli Aerospace Composites Maker, Shares Climb

Deal values C.M. Composite Materials at $50 million; consideration will be 250,000 VisionWave shares, closing expected in Q1 2026

By Derek Hwang VWAV
VisionWave to Acquire 51% of Israeli Aerospace Composites Maker, Shares Climb
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VisionWave Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:VWAV) announced a binding definitive agreement to purchase a 51% controlling interest in C.M. Composite Materials Ltd., a certified producer of aerospace-grade composite structures. The announcement sent VisionWave shares up 6% on Tuesday. The purchase is based on a $50 million valuation of C.M., with the 51% stake to be paid in VisionWave common stock. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Key Points

  • VisionWave agreed to buy a 51% controlling stake in C.M. Composite Materials Ltd., paying 250,000 shares of VisionWave common stock for the interest.
  • C.M. was valued at $50 million in an independent valuation by BDO Consulting Group dated January 1, 2026; fiscal 2025 results were approximately $17.3 million in revenue and $3.0 million in net income before tax on an unaudited IFRS basis.
  • Due diligence ran for 64 continuous days with daily on-site inspections of manufacturing processes and certification compliance at C.M.'s Modi'in, Israel facilities; the deal is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q1 2026.

Overview

VisionWave Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:VWAV) reported a binding definitive agreement to acquire 51% of C.M. Composite Materials Ltd., a company certified to manufacture aerospace-grade composite structural components. Following the announcement, VisionWave shares rose 6% on Tuesday.

Transaction terms and valuation

The deal values C.M. at $50 million per an independent valuation prepared by BDO Consulting Group dated January 1, 2026. Consideration for the 51% interest will be paid in the form of 250,000 shares of VisionWave common stock.

Target profile and products

C.M. produces structural components used on systems publicly identified as Iron Dome and Barak 8. The company also supplies parts for other airborne, offensive, and intelligence platforms. The targets and platforms named in the agreement are those specified by the parties.

Financials and accounting basis

For its fiscal year 2025, C.M. reported approximately $17.3 million in revenue and approximately $3.0 million in net income before tax. Those figures were prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Israel and are unaudited, drawn from C.M.'s internal management accounts. The results have not been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and have not been audited under the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

Due diligence and timing

VisionWave completed due diligence across a continuous 64-day period beginning December 18, 2025 and ending February 20, 2026. The diligence process included daily on-site visits to C.M.'s facilities located in Modi'in, Israel, and encompassed inspection of composite structural manufacturing processes as well as verification of certification and compliance standards.

Closing conditions

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The companies expect the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to satisfaction of those conditions.

Context

This acquisition follows VisionWave's previously announced entry into a $10 million Statement of Work related to development of its QSpeed platform. No additional financial terms beyond those described above were disclosed in the announcement.


Summary

VisionWave has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in C.M. Composite Materials Ltd. for consideration of 250,000 VisionWave common shares, reflecting a $50 million valuation of C.M. The target reported approximately $17.3 million of revenue and about $3.0 million of net income before tax for fiscal 2025 on an unaudited IFRS basis. The transaction followed an extended due diligence period and remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with closing expected in Q1 2026.

Risks

  • Transaction requires regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions, which may affect the timing or completion of the acquisition - impacts the aerospace and defense supply chain sectors.
  • C.M.'s reported fiscal 2025 financials are unaudited and prepared under IFRS as adopted in Israel; they have not been prepared under U.S. GAAP nor audited under PCAOB standards - impacts investors assessing financial reliability.
  • The agreement depends on the completion of due diligence and fulfillment of stated conditions by the expected close in the first quarter of 2026; any delays or unmet conditions could alter outcomes - affects corporate M&A timelines and integration planning.

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