JVCKENWOOD Corporation (“JVCKENWOOD”) has entered into a share transfer agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in San Luis Aviation, Inc. d/b/a ESChat (“ESChat”). ESChat is a Californiabased company engaged in the broadband PTT business in North America, and to make ESChat a wholly owned subsidiary (the “share acquisition”) by the end of March 2026. 

Through the share acquisition, JVCKENWOOD will expand its wireless product portfolio by integrating the ESChat secure broadband PTT servic—which uses wireless broadband communication networks such as 4G, 5G, satellite and Wi-Fi—into the group’s products and service lineup. By strengthening its presence in broadband PTT communications, focusing on the key North American public safety sector, JVCKENWOOD will accelerate medium- to long-term growth in the Safety & Security (S&S) Sector.

Shoichiro Eguchi, Representative Director of the Board, President and CEO, JVCKENWOOD Corporation It is our great pleasure to welcome SLA as a new member of the JVCKENWOOD Group. This share acquisition represents one of the key initiatives to further accelerate our Communications Systems Business, a core driver of the company’s growth. We will strengthen our broadband PTT service, 2 focused on the North American public safety market, and contribute to creating safe and secure communities by responding to the diverse needs of our customers. Through this share acquisition, we will accelerate our growth toward realizing our corporate philosophy of “Creating excitement and peace of mind for people of the world,” while continuing to strive to maximize corporate value. 

Josh Lober, President and CEO of ESChat “ESChat and JVCKENWOOD have long shared a strong business relationship. Together, we have partnered to create effective communication solutions. Separately, our companies have developed highly synergistic products and services, thus making the decision for ESChat to join the JVCKENWOOD family an easy one,” said Josh Lober, President and CEO of ESChat. “Together with the JVCKENWOOD team, we will continue to raise the bar for mission critical broadband and hybrid LMR PTT solutions, and expand our customer base both domestically and abroad. The entire leadership team at ESChat is committed to ensuring a successful transition, and is looking forward to continuing our tenure with the company”. 

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