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Intellistake and NanoAi meet prospective defense customers at AUSA 2026 as U.S. Army prioritizes speed, autonomy and soldier protection. October 20, 2026 Intellistake CEO Jason Dussault and NanoAi Founder Craig Micklich attended the U.S. Army's largest annual meeting with industry, where defense leadership outlined modernization priorities aligned with NanoAi's developing standoff detection technology. Highlights * Major Defense Industry Gathering: Intellistake CEO Jason Dussault and NanoAi Founder, Chairman and CEO Craig Micklich met with prospective defense customers at AUSA 2026, October 12-14, in Washington, D.C. The event featured more than 750 exhibits, including Anduril, Lockheed Martin, RTX, Palantir and Gentex Corporation. * NanoAi's Standoff Detection Platform: NanoAi's proprietary sensing technology is designed to detect explosives, ammunition and narcotics at standoff distances, in real time and without physical contact, across wearable, helmet-mounted, drone, robotic, vehicle and fixed platforms. * Gentex RAILINK(R) Development Collaboration: NanoAi is a licensed development collaborator within Gentex Corporation's Ops-Core(R) RAILINK(R) ecosystem. As announced October 13, NanoAi has taken physical possession of Gentex's full Ops-Core(R) RAILINK(R) Power and Data ARC Rail System and has commenced hands-on development work. * First Explosive Laboratory Result: On October 15, NanoAi reported that its sensor registered Targeted Explosive Threat 001 at a 10ft standoff in 0.80 seconds, without physical contact, during controlled laboratory testing. The test was recorded on video. * Proposed Acquisition: Intellistake's previously announced C$17 million proposed acquisition of NanoAi remains subject to closing conditions. Intellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE: ISTK) (OTCQB: ISTKF) (FSE: E41) ("Intellistake" or the "Company"), today announced that Chief Executive Officer Jason Dussault and Craig Micklich, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of acquisition target NanoAi Technologies ("NanoAi"), attended the Association of the United States Army ("AUSA") 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C., October 12-14, where they met with prospective defense customers. The three-day event brought together U.S. Army leadership, defense contractors and emerging technology companies, with more than 750 exhibits, including Anduril, Lockheed Martin, RTX, Palantir and Gentex Corporation.[[1],[5]] The event provided an opportunity to engage prospective defense customers as Army leadership emphasized faster technology deployment, expanding autonomous systems and improved soldier protection, priorities relevant to NanoAi's developing technology. U.S. Army emphasizes speed, autonomy and soldier protection. At AUSA 2026, Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle emphasized reducing bureaucratic obstacles and accelerating the delivery of technology to frontline soldiers, calling for acquisition processes to move at the speed of business rather than traditional government timelines.[[2]] Autonomous warfare was another focus. AUSA's program included a special session addressing Project Agincourt, an initiative concerning autonomous warfare capabilities across the joint force.[[3]] In remarks reported by AUSA ahead of the event, Gen. Christopher LaNeve, the Army's acting Chief of Staff, discussed the expansion of unmanned systems, counter-drone capabilities and the limitations of equipment an individual soldier can carry.[[4]] These priorities underscore the potential relevance of standoff threat detection, unmanned platforms and technologies designed to improve situational awareness without adding unnecessary burden to military personnel. NanoAi's Standoff Detection technology and Gentex Collaboration. NanoAi is a nanotechnology and artificial intelligence company that is developing a proprietary standoff detection platform for defense, with further applications in law enforcement, border security and critical infrastructure. NanoAi's proprietary standoff detection technology is designed to detect explosives, ammunition and narcotics in real time and without physical contact, across wearable, helmet-mounted, drone, robotic, vehicle and fixed platforms. For military personnel, the intended advantage is standoff threat detection without requiring a soldier or operator to physically approach or handle an unknown threat. NanoAi is a licensed development collaborator within Gentex Corporation's Ops-Core(R) RAILINK(R) ecosystem. NanoAi's license provides the technical framework to develop its sensing technology for integration with RAILINK-equipped platforms, placing NanoAi inside an ecosystem of established defense technology collaborators and giving it a defined pathway onto one of the industry's most respected headborne architectures.[[6]] As announced October 13, 2026, NanoAi has taken physical possession of Gentex's full Ops-Core(R) RAILINK(R) Power and Data ARC Rail System and has commenced hands-on development work. Over the coming months, NanoAi intends to work directly alongside Gentex's engineering team to integrate its sensing technology into the RAILINK platform (read more). Gentex exhibited the RAILINK system at AUSA 2026. NanoAi's sensing technology is not yet integrated with the system. From laboratory development to Defense Industry engagement. Since Intellistake announced its proposed acquisition on August 4, 2026, NanoAi has established its Dallas-Richardson Op Center in Texas, assembled its technology leadership team, commenced laboratory testing on October 8 and begun hands-on RAILINK development work. On October 15, NanoAi reported its first explosive detection result. Following a 30-second clean-air baseline, its sensor registered Targeted Explosive Threat 001 at a 10ft standoff in 0.80 seconds, without physical contact, during controlled laboratory testing. The result was obtained against a single targeted explosive and represents the first reported result from NanoAi's current testing program. Further testing and integration work remain necessary, and the technology has not yet been commercially deployed. The meetings at AUSA provided an opportunity to introduce this development progress to prospective defense customers. Jason Dussault, Chief Executive Officer of Intellistake, commented: "We attended AUSA to engage directly with prospective defense customers and understand the requirements shaping the next generation of military technology. The Army's priorities around speed, autonomy and soldier protection align closely with what NanoAi is developing. With the Dallas-Richardson facility operational, the first reported explosive detection result and hands-on Gentex RAILINK development work underway, NanoAi has made meaningful progress since we announced the proposed acquisition. AUSA provided an opportunity to bring that progress directly to prospective customers." Craig Micklich, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NanoAi Technologies, commented: "During my service as a Navy SEAL, identifying a potential threat could mean putting someone close enough to investigate it. NanoAi is developing standoff detection technology to change that, without requiring a soldier to physically approach the threat. AUSA gave us an opportunity to discuss this capability directly with prospective defense customers. Those conversations are important as we continue testing and developing the technology." About NanoAi Technologies. NanoAi Technologies is a defense technology company developing a proprietary standoff sensing platform capable of detecting explosives, ammunition and narcotics across wearable, drone, robotic, vehicle and fixed-mount deployments. Combined with artificial intelligence, swarming capabilities and real-time geolocation, each sensor delivers results simultaneously to operators in the field and the task force. About Intellistake. Intellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE: ISTK) (OTCQB: ISTKF) (FSE: E41) is an AI infrastructure and technology company developing AI agents, enterprise software and data infrastructure designed to turn real-world information into actionable intelligence. The proposed acquisition of NanoAi is intended to expand the Company's technology platform into AI-enabled defense, advanced sensing, autonomous systems and connected soldier technology.

Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) receives average recommendation of "Hold" from analysts. August 29, 2026 Key points. * Analysts largely rate Gentex "Hold": Seven of eight covering brokerages recommend holding the stock, while one recommends buying it. The average 12-month price target is $26.80. * Gentex shares opened at $22.67, down 1.7%, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.83 billion. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 11.99 and remains below its 52-week high of $29.38. * The company exceeded quarterly EPS expectations, reporting $0.58 versus the $0.50 consensus, though revenue of $651.3 million fell short of estimates and declined 1% year over year. Institutional investors own approximately 86.76% of Gentex's shares. * MarketBeat previews the top five stocks to own by September 1st. Shares of Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX - Get Free Report) have been assigned an average recommendation of "Hold" from the eight brokerages that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and one has given a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $26.80. GNTX has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and set a $25.00 price target (down from $26.00) on shares of Gentex in a report on Thursday, July 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Gentex from $28.00 to $27.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 10th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Gentex from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Wall Street Zen downgraded Gentex from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Sunday, July 12th. Finally, Freedom Capital lowered Gentex from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Gentex stock down 1.7%. Gentex stock opened at $22.67 on Friday. Gentex has a 52-week low of $20.48 and a 52-week high of $29.38. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.99 and a beta of 0.79. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $24.04 and a 200-day moving average of $23.47. Discover more ETF Screener Live News Feed Space Stocks Report Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The auto parts company reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $651.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $669.65 million. Gentex had a return on equity of 16.78% and a net margin of 15.50%.The firm's quarterly revenue was down 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.43 earnings per share. On average, research analysts expect that Gentex will post 2.04 EPS for the current fiscal year. Institutional investors weigh in on Gentex. Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. XXEC Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Gentex in the 2nd quarter valued at about $7,705,220,000. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Gentex during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $550,287,000. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in shares of Gentex by 10.3% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 14,828,120 shares of the auto parts company's stock worth $419,636,000 after acquiring an additional 1,383,203 shares during the last quarter. Bank of Montreal Can increased its stake in shares of Gentex by 14,398.7% in the fourth quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 7,726,057 shares of the auto parts company's stock valued at $179,785,000 after purchasing an additional 7,672,769 shares during the period. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in Gentex by 12.6% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 7,463,299 shares of the auto parts company's stock valued at $163,067,000 after acquiring an additional 833,919 shares during the period. 86.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Gentex company profile. Gentex Corporation NASDAQ: GNTX is a global technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of automotive and aerospace products. The company's primary business centers on automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and camera-based driver monitoring technologies. In the automotive sector, Gentex supplies exterior and interior mirrors with integrated electronics, connectivity features, and safety capabilities to many of the world's leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Further reading. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. Continue following MarketBeat Before you consider Gentex, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Gentex wasn't on the list. 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Gentex plans Morocco manufacturing plant by 2028, deepening country's role as European auto supply hub. August 8, 2026 (3 Minutes Read) Discover more Economic Trend Analysis Business News Coverage U.S.-based automotive technology supplier Gentex Corp. plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Morocco by 2028, strengthening the country's role as a key automotive production hub and bringing the company closer to its European customers. Gentex, known for automatic-dimming rear-view mirrors and vehicle electronics, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Moroccan authorities, according to Challenge. The investment value, factory location, production capacity and workforce requirements have not yet been disclosed. The planned facility is expected to supply automotive assembly operations in Europe, reflecting the industry's growing shift toward localized and regionally integrated supply chains. Automakers and suppliers have increasingly sought to reduce exposure to shipping disruptions, geopolitical risks and transportation costs by moving production closer to major markets. For Gentex, Morocco offers a strategic base near Europe while supporting customer localization requirements. Senior Gentex executive Neil Boehm said the operation would help the company meet those requirements while maintaining profitability. The Moroccan plant is expected to be integrated gradually into Gentex's global manufacturing network. Production of certain critical electronic components will initially remain at existing Gentex facilities, with the new site expanding its manufacturing role as demand and customer requirements develop. Morocco has emerged as one of Africa's leading automotive manufacturing centers, supported by its proximity to Europe, competitive production costs, trade agreements and expanding logistics infrastructure. The Tanger Med port complex further strengthens the country's position as a gateway to European, African and global markets. The country has also developed a broad network of automotive suppliers producing wiring systems, interiors, electronics and other components, helping it evolve from a vehicle-assembly base into a more integrated manufacturing ecosystem. Read Also; Discover more Daily News Briefing Business & Industrial Business Operations For Morocco, Gentex's planned investment could further strengthen the domestic automotive supply chain and create opportunities for local manufacturers, logistics providers and engineering firms. For Gentex, the project would provide greater proximity to European customers and a more regionally balanced manufacturing footprint. If the project proceeds as planned, the facility could begin contributing to Morocco's automotive ecosystem by 2028, reinforcing the country's growing role as a bridge between European vehicle production and global supply chains.