Liberty Defense files to offer 3.33M shares in IPO

Liberty Defense files to offer 3.33M shares in IPO

Liberty Defense Holdings, Ltd. (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FRANKFURT: FSE:E30) has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its common shares, applying for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company previously submitted a draft registration statement confidentially on January 20, 2026 according to company announcements. Key details, including the number of shares to be offered and the price range, remain undetermined. The offering is contingent on SEC review, market conditions, and other factors, with no assurance of completion.

Liberty Defense specializes in multi-technology security solutions for concealed weapons detection, including its HEXWAVE product licensed from MIT and millimeter wave-based HD-AIT body scanner technology as reported. The company aims to leverage its commercial momentum and expand visibility through the U.S. listing according to company statements. The Benchmark Company, LLC serves as the sole bookrunning manager for the proposed IPO as disclosed.

As with all SEC-registered offerings, the final prospectus must be approved before trading can commence. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements in the filing, such as growth projections or market opportunities, involve risks, including regulatory delays, market volatility, and operational uncertainties as noted. The SEC’s review process and broader economic conditions will ultimately determine the offering’s timeline and outcome.

Copies of the preliminary prospectus, when available, may be accessed via the SEC’s EDGAR database or directly from The Benchmark Company according to SEC filings.