\nNUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), a global pioneer in high-performance blue laser technology, today announced that it has entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd. pursuant to which it will receive a gross cash infusion of $23.25 million in exchange for the issuance of a $25.0 million unsecured debenture and related warrant packages.\n<\/p>\n
\nThe financing will significantly strengthen NUBURU\u2019s capital position and enable the Company to accelerate execution of its previously announced acquisition and integration roadmap, advancing its transformation into a vertically integrated, multi-domain Defense & Security platform. NUBURU will be positioned to move decisively from strategy into execution across its target industries \u2014 defense-grade laser and photonics systems, mission-critical software, advanced UAV platforms, and specialized defense mobility solutions. Closing is subject to customary closing conditions.\n<\/p>\n
Strategic Plan Implementation<\/b><\/p>\n
\nThis financing will support NUBURU\u2019s announced transformation plan, including allowing the company to hire key personnel and advisers, develop existing intellectual property, and continue to pursue key acquisitions and investments.\n<\/p>\n
Transaction Update<\/b><\/p>\n
\nAs previously announced, NUBURU is currently pursuing key transactions, including the following:\n<\/p>\n
Orbit Srl (\u201cOrbit\u201d) Acquisition \u2014 Mission-Critical Software & Operational Resilience<\/span><\/p>\n \nThrough Nuburu Defense LLC (\u201cNuburu Defense\u201d), NUBURU is advancing toward full control of Orbit, a mission-critical SaaS platform supporting operational resilience, crisis management, and situational-awareness use cases.\n<\/p>\n \nOrbit will serve as the digital backbone of NUBURU\u2019s platform, delivering real-time data fusion, decision support, and end-to-end operational visibility across highly regulated industries and critical-infrastructure environments.\n<\/p>\n Lyocon Srl (\u201cLyocon\u201d) Acquisition & Photonics Expansion<\/span><\/p>\n \nOn December 1, 2025, NUBURU entered into Binding Heads of Terms to acquire Lyocon, an Italian photonics and laser-engineering company with advanced cleanroom and precision-manufacturing capabilities.\n<\/p>\n \nThe Lyocon acquisition is anticipated to revitalize NUBURU\u2019s blue-laser business by establishing a European manufacturing footprint and enhancing its potential, subject to future developments, to support the delivery of defense-grade photonics systems at scale.\n<\/p>\n Tekne SpA (\u201cTekne\u201d) Strategic-Interest Program \u2014 Defense Mobility & Systems Integration<\/span><\/p>\n \nNUBURU confirms that the first \u20ac2 million tranche of its \u20ac15 million strategic support program for Tekne was successfully executed during the fourth quarter of 2025. It anticipates that, subject to ongoing negotiations and the satisfaction of agreed commercial stipulations, it may fund the remaining \u20ac13 million convertible shareholder loan (\u201cTekne Loan\u201d) in combination with the acquisition of an initial 2.9% equity stake in Tekne and commence operations under a Network Contract (Contratto di Rete) between the two companies. Conversion of the Tekne Loan, as well as any further strategic investment in Tekne that could result in the acquisition of a controlling interest, remain subject to applicable regulatory approvals, including \u201cGolden Power\u201d authorization from the Italian government.\n<\/p>\n \nTekne would add specialized defense mobility, armored vehicle, and electronic-systems capabilities to NUBURU\u2019s expanding platform.\n<\/p>\n Maddox Defense Joint Venture (\u201cMaddox JV\u201d) \u2014 Advanced UAV Platforms<\/span><\/p>\n \nNuburu Defense is pursuing a controlling-interest in a joint venture with Maddox Defense Incorporated, which will focus on next-generation – dual-use – UAV solutions, through deployable additive-manufacturing pods rather than single-platform systems.\n<\/p>\n \nKey development areas include:\n<\/p>\n \nThe Maddox JV\u2019s 2026\u20132028 business plan prioritizes the assessment and development of military and defense-oriented drone applications, while also evaluating commercial and civil-sector deployments, leveraging NUBURU\u2019s core blue-laser platform, enabled by Lyocon\u2019s advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities, together with the Orbit operational-resilience system and Tekne\u2019s defense-mobility suite.\n<\/p>\n Financing Structure and Additional Capital Upside<\/b><\/p>\n \nUnder the Securities Purchase Agreement, in exchange for a capital infusion of $23,25 million, NUBURU will issue a $25.0 million unsecured debenture, together with four series of warrants with exercise prices of $0.01 (for 80 million shares), $0.25 (for 100 million shares), $0.375 (25 million shares), and $0.47 per share (25 million shares), respectively. The debenture will bear 8% annual interest, begin monthly amortization in March 2026, and mature in December 2026, subject to extension at the holder\u2019s option.\n<\/p>\n \nIf all warrants are exercised for cash, NUBURU may receive up to approximately $46.9 million in additional gross proceeds, providing potential incremental liquidity to support future strategic and growth initiatives. The warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis until such time as the underlying shares have been registered for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission.\n<\/p>\n \nFull details of the transaction will be disclosed in a Form 8-K to be filed within the applicable reporting period.\n<\/p>\n Leadership Commentary<\/b><\/p>\n Alessandro Zamboni<\/span>, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of NUBURU, stated:\n<\/p>\n \u201cThis financing represents a pivotal execution milestone for NUBURU. We have the capital we need to continue our acquisition roadmap, honor our strategic commitments, and accelerate the integration of laser, photonics, software, mobility, and UAV capabilities into a unified Defense & Security platform.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n Dario Barisoni<\/span>, Co-CEO of NUBURU and CEO of Nuburu Defense, added:\n<\/p>\n \u201cEntering 2026 with this strengthened capital position allows us to scale with speed and precision across multiple defense domains. Our strategy is intentionally integrated \u2014 software informing hardware, photonics enhancing mobility and UAV platforms. This financing ensures we can execute without delay.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n About NUBURU<\/b><\/p>\n \nFounded in 2015, NUBURU, Inc. has developed and previously manufactured industrial blue laser technology. Under a renewed strategic vision led by Executive Chairman and Co-CEO Alessandro Zamboni, the Company is expanding into complementary sectors including defense-tech, security, and critical infrastructure resilience. NUBURU is leveraging a combination of internal innovation and strategic acquisitions to build out its Defense & Security Hub, targeting long-term, sustainable growth across high-value government and enterprise markets.\n<\/p>\n \nFor more information, visit www.nuburu.net<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n \nThis press release contains certain \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements, identified by words such as \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cseek,\u201d \u201ctargets,\u201d \u201cprojects,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201cforecast,\u201d or their negatives or variations. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: (1) satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the private placement, (2) anticipated net proceeds and use of proceeds, (3) the ability to meet applicable securities exchange listing standards; (4) the impact of the loss of the Company\u2019s patent portfolio through foreclosure; (5) failure to achieve expectations regarding business development and acquisition strategies; (6) inability to access sufficient capital; (7) inability to realize anticipated benefits of acquisitions; (8) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (9) adverse economic, business, or competitive factors; (10) financial market volatility due to geopolitical and economic factors; and (11) other risks detailed in the Company\u2019s SEC filings, including its most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. These filings address additional risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated such forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. NUBURU undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, except as required by law.\n<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251215032270\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \nNUBURU Investor Relations: ir@nuburu.net KEYWORDS:<\/b> Colorado Europe United States Italy North America<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Data Management Technology Manufacturing Drones Other Technology Other Manufacturing Software Military Government Technology Defense Engineering<\/p>\n MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n NUBURU Secures $25 Million Financing, Advancing Integrated Defense & Security Platform Transaction with YA II PN, Ltd. enables accelerated execution of NUBURU\u2019s multi-asset defense and security platform targeting $20B+ addressable global markets CENTENNIAL, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), a global pioneer in high-performance blue laser technology, today announced that it has entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd. pursuant to which it will receive a gross cash infusion of $23.25 million in exchange for the issuance of a $25.0 million unsecured debenture and related warrant packages. The financing will significantly strengthen NUBURU\u2019s capital position and enable the Company to accelerate execution of its previously announced acquisition and integration roadmap, advancing its transformation into a … <\/p>\n\n
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