NUBURU Takes Strategic Leap Forward: First Acquisition Step in Defense and Security Sector Completed

Initial 20% Acquisition Completed, Creating New Foundation to Deploy Laser Technology Applications

NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE:BURU), a leader in high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology, is proud to announce the successful completion of the first key step in its strategic acquisition plan focused on the defense and security business sector. This pivotal move aligns with the Company's ongoing commitment to cultivate synergies with its existing laser technology expertise and the adoption of cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions and robotic process automation capabilities by virtue of the recent partnership with NexGenAI.

Following the announcement of entering into a commitment letter to acquire a defense and security hub (which includes two target entities: a defense-tech company and a Software as a Service startup focused on operational resilience) in two stages, NUBURU has now completed the acquisition of an initial 20% ownership interest for an aggregate price of $1.5 million in cash and $23.5 million in five-year notes bearing a 10% interest rate. The second stage, which will require approval by NUBURU's stockholders, involves the acquisition of additional ownership interests, resulting in NUBURU holding a controlling interest in the target entities.

This step will also be followed by the signing of a joint development agreement aimed at facilitating the adoption of advanced laser technology within the defense sector. Upon the completion of the second stage of the transaction, that acquisition, combined with a product development alliance, it's expected NUBURU can leverage potential future up-selling strategies on the existing defense-tech's portfolio of clients, currently made of approximately 60 clients across 7 countries – which includes USA, Italy and UAE - with a robust backlog of orders totaling $309 million, with options for an additional $181 million.

"This initial acquisition is a significant milestone in our broader strategy to expand our position in the defense and security markets, where our laser-technology can play a pivotal role," said Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman of NUBURU. "By combining our technological capabilities with strategic investments and development agreements, we are able to serve more efficiently our target addressable market. This is also consistent with a more safe and sound capital-light growth strategy, as recently demonstrated by the full extinguishment of the Company's outstanding long-term indebtedness and keeping going intellectual property, key personnel and relationships to develop and operate within the laser technology field in key strategic sectors."

As NUBURU progresses in its acquisition strategy, it underscores its commitment to providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of critical industries.

About NUBURU

NUBURU, Inc. was founded in 2015 as a developer and manufacturer of industrial blue laser technology that is transforming the speed and quality of laser-based manufacturing. Under its new management team led by Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, NUBURU is executing a comprehensive growth and diversification strategy, expanding into complementary domains such as defense-tech, security, and operational resilience solutions. Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, NUBURU is leveraging strategic partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate growth in high-value sectors. For more information, visit www.nuburu.net.

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This press release relates to a proposed transaction and does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. In connection with the transaction described herein, the Company intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a proxy statement. The proxy statement will be sent to all stockholders. Before making any voting or investment decision, stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction as they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction.

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