JFB Construction Holdings Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split

Split intended to enhance trading liquidity and align capital structure ahead of XTEND AI Robotics merger

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:50am

JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) announced an update regarding its previously announced 2-for-1 stock split. The split is now expected to become effective on March 25, 2026, with every one share of JFB common stock automatically split into two shares. The split is being implemented in connection with JFB's $1.5 billion all-stock business combination with XTEND, a software-first defense technology company.

Why it matters

The stock split is intended to enhance trading liquidity and align JFB's capital structure ahead of its pending merger with XTEND. The combined company, to be renamed XTEND AI Robotics, will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'XTND' upon closing of the deal.

The details

The stock split will increase the number of outstanding JFB shares from approximately 7,014,090 million to 14,028,180 million, with no change to the company's total market capitalization or the proportionate ownership interest of each stockholder. Trading of JFB's common stock on Nasdaq is expected to begin on a split-adjusted basis on March 25, 2026.

  • The stock split is expected to become effective on March 25, 2026.
  • The record date for the stock split is March 23, 2026.

The players

JFB Construction Holdings

A real estate development and construction company that has provided general contracting and construction management services in 36 U.S. states.

XTEND

A software-first defense and security technology company building a unified operating ecosystem for human-guided autonomy across air, ground, and maritime domains.

XTEND AI Robotics

The combined company that will be formed upon the closing of the merger between JFB and XTEND, which will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'XTND'.

Joseph F. Basile III

Chief Executive Officer of JFB Construction Holdings.

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What they’re saying

“This stock split represents a proactive and strategic step as we prepare to take XTEND AI Robotics public. By increasing the number of shares outstanding and lowering the per-share price, we aim to enhance accessibility for investors while aligning the combined company's share structure to support the investor base we intend to attract as a leading U.S. defense technology company listed on Nasdaq.”

— Joseph F. Basile III, Chief Executive Officer, JFB Construction Holdings

What’s next

The merger between JFB and XTEND remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to close during the middle of 2026.

The takeaway

The 2-for-1 stock split by JFB Construction Holdings is a strategic move to enhance trading liquidity and align the company's capital structure ahead of its planned merger with XTEND, a software-first defense technology firm. The combined entity, XTEND AI Robotics, aims to become a leading U.S. defense technology company listed on Nasdaq.