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PatB1

06/05/25 1:53 PM

#14937 RE: oldstocks #14933

That only applies if the contracts are with classified products or processes. Otherwise, its business as usual. No special building, offices, computer systems or personnel. I worked at Ratheon/UTC for 40 years, so I speak from experience.
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RichieBoy

06/05/25 2:48 PM

#14940 RE: oldstocks #14933

Here's my point.

If AFFU takes on military procurement, or even try's to in a competition. Does management have a fiduciary obligation to inform shareholders of that material event?

Yes, if AFFU pursues military procurement or enters a competition for a defense contract, management has a fiduciary obligation to inform shareholders if this constitutes a "material event." Under SEC rules, a material event is any development a reasonable investor would consider important in making an investment decision, such as entering a new line of business or pursuing significant government contracts.

For public companies, disclosure of such material events is generally required in SEC filings. Additionally, companies bidding on or holding government contracts—especially with the Department of Defense—face heightened disclosure requirements, including the obligation to disclose risks and impacts related to government contracting in their periodic reports.

If AFFU is not yet public, the obligation may be less formal but still exists under general fiduciary duties to keep shareholders informed of major strategic moves. If AFFU is public, the obligation is clear and regulated.