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The investment for 15% stake in Motomea includes the advance of $475,000 convertible loan with exclusive option to acquire the remainder; secures license to MEA’s drone testing technology
NETANYA, Israel, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Inc. (NYSE American: HLSQ) (“Tessera” or the “Company”) today announced that it has amended its existing investment agreement for the purchase of an equity stake in M.E.A. Testing Systems Ltd. (“MEA”, “Motomea”), an Israeli company that develops drone-related testing technology, from a 10% to 15% stake. As part of the original agreement, Tessera has secured an exclusive option to acquire the remaining interest in MEA held by its majority shareholder, Motomova Inc. (OTC: MTMV).
Motomea brings over a quarter-century of expertise to the field of electric motor and rotating-machine testing. The company provides testing solutions, including electric propulsion systems for drones, aircraft, robotics, and ground vehicles, to clients across the aerospace, automotive, energy, industrial, and transportation industries. Additionally, Motomea created and patented the industry’s first load-free inertial dynamometer systems, enabling motor performance evaluations during acceleration and deceleration without requiring traditional external mechanical loads.
Under the transaction as amended, Tessera will acquire the 15% interest in MEA for consideration which includes 130,000 shares of Tessera common stock, and agreed to issue an additional 65,000 shares, subject to NYSE American approval. Tessera also agreed to advance to MEA a convertible loan facility of $475,000 to fund working capital and MEA’s drone-related activities. The loan may, at Tessera’s option, be converted into additional equity in MEA, subject to compliance with and approval of NYSE American. Additionally, as part of the closing, Tessera is to receive an exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license for MEA’s technology and know-how.
The option entitles Tessera to acquire Motomova’s remaining holdings in MEA at a price based on MEA’s audited results for fiscal year 2027.
“Drone threats are now a reality at every site we protect, and effective defense begins with rigorous testing,” said Michael Oster, CEO of Tessera. “MEA adds a critical testing capability to Tessera’s AI-driven security platform, which connects predictive intelligence, sensing, analysis, decisioning and response. Over the long term, what we learn from MEA’s testing will strengthen many of those layers. This is part of our plan to deploy our recently raised funds to advance our growth strategy.”
Following the transaction, MEA will remain majority owned by Motomova, and its management will remain unchanged.
About Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Inc.
Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Inc. (NYSE American: HLSQ) is a physical security technology company providing integrated, bespoke security solutions that connect detection, intelligence and response across complex security environments. The Tessera platform integrates cameras, sensors, detection technologies, AI and other security infrastructure to identify threats, understand events and coordinate response in real time. Tessera provides the technology, hardware and implementation expertise needed to tailor security solutions to the specific requirements of each site, helping customers deploy and optimize integrated security systems across critical infrastructure and homeland security applications.
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 of the investment in MEA, the integration of MEA’s technology with the Company’s platform, the Company’s intention or ability to exercise its option to acquire the remaining interest in MEA, the conversion of the loan and the issuance of additional shares, and the Company’s strategy and target markets. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including risks related to the Company’s ability to execute its strategy, obtain NYSE American approval for the issuance of additional shares, complete due diligence on MEA, and integrate and commercialize acquired technologies, and those risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as supplemented by the Form 10-K/A filed April 30, 2026, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
Media Contact:
Yair Ohayon, IR & Communication Manager Yairo@thlsq.ai
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Millennium International Management LP (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiari
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ap27 FORM 8.3 IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2022 BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser Millennium International Management LP (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a) The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Millennium International Management LP (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiari
FORM 8.3
IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL
OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
RULES, 2022 BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
1. KEY INFORMATION
| (a) Full name of discloser | Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP |
| (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a)
The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. |
|
| (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates
Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree |
DCC plc |
| (d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1) | |
| (e) Date position held/dealing undertaken
For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure |
15/09/2026 |
| (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A” |
No |
2. INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS
If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.
Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)
(Note 2)
| Class of relevant security (Note 3) |
€0.25 Ordinary Shares
(ISIN – IE0002424939) |
|||
| Interests | Short positions | |||
| Number | % | Number | % | |
| (1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled | ||||
| (2) Cash-settled derivatives | 1,540,372 | 1.80% | ||
| (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/ sell | ||||
| Total | 1,540,372 | 1.80% | ||
All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.
Details of options including rights to subscribe for new securities and any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8.
3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE (Note 4)
Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.
The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.
(a) Purchases and sales
| Class of relevant security |
Purchase/sale | Number of securities |
Price per unit (Note 5) |
(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions
| Class of relevant security |
Product description e.g. CFD |
Nature of dealing | Number of reference securities (Note 6) |
Price per unit |
| €0.25 Ordinary Shares | CFD | Increasing a long position | 291,423 | GBP 63.3000 |
(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
| Class of relevant security |
Product description e.g. call option |
Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. |
Number of securities to which option relates (Note 6) |
Exercise price per unit |
Type e.g. American, European etc. |
Expiry date |
Option money paid/ received per unit |
(ii) Exercise
| Class of relevant security |
Product description e.g. call option |
Exercising/ exercised against |
Number of securities |
Exercise price per unit (Note 5) |
(d) Other dealings (including transactions in respect of new securities) (Note 3)
| Class of relevant security |
Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion, exercise |
Details | Price per unit (if applicable) (Note 5) |
4. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
| Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer.
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” |
(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
| Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be stated. |
(c) Attachments
| Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached? | NO |
| Date of disclosure | 16/09/2026 |
| Contact name | Alex McMillan |
| Telephone number | 646 282 5805 |
Public disclosures under Rule 8.3 of the Rules must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.
NOTES ON FORM 8.3
1. See the definition of “connected fund manager” in Rule 2.2 of Part A of the Rules.
2. See the definition of “interest in a relevant security” in Rule 2.5 of Part A of the Rules and see Rule 8.6(a) and (b) of Part B of the Rules.
3. See the definition of “relevant securities” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.
4. See the definition of “dealing” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.
5. If the economic exposure to changes in the price of securities is limited, for example, by virtue of a stop loss arrangement relating to a spread bet, full details must be given.
6. See Rule 2.5(d) of Part A of the Rules.
7. If details included in a disclosure under Rule 8 are incorrect, they should be corrected as soon as practicable in a subsequent disclosure. Such disclosure should state clearly that it corrects details disclosed previously, identify the disclosure or disclosures being corrected, and provide sufficient detail for the reader to understand the nature of the corrections. In the case of any doubt, the Panel should be consulted.
For full details of disclosure requirements, see Rule 8 of the Rules. If in doubt, consult the Panel.
References in these notes to “the Rules” are to the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022.
