JFB Nails $44M PIPE, Xeriant Boards Progress, KB Home Builds Cautious Optimism
DENVER, Colo., Sep 29, 2025 (247marketnews.com)- As the final trading week of Q3 wraps up, three companies at different stages of the construction and housing value chain are making headlines. from an aggressive capital raise at JFB Construction Holdings (NASDAQ:JFB) to green-tech innovation at Xeriant (OTCQB:XERI) and cautiously optimistic financial results from homebuilding giant KB Home (NYSE:KBH).
JFB Construction Holdings (NASDAQ:JFB), a vertically integrated real estate development firm, announced a $43.9 million private placement priced at the market under Nasdaq rules. The deal includes the issuance of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, 8 million+ common warrants, and a share redemption agreement worth $12 million with CEO Joseph F. Basile III.
- Conversion terms: Each Series C share converts at $5.44, tied directly to the warrant unit price.
- Warrants A & B: Exercisable at $5.75 and $6.25, respectively, both with a three-year expiration.
- Use of funds: $12M for share redemption from the CEO; remaining funds to bolster working capital and general operations.
The single institutional investor, American Ventures LLC, Series XIV JFB, is a significant vote of confidence in JFB’s long-term development strategy, particularly across the commercial and hospitality sectors where the company is aiming to scale.
Xeriant (OTCQB:XERI), the advanced materials and aerospace innovator, recently reported the successful completion of production run for NEXBOARD™, an eco-friendly composite construction panel made from recycled plastic and fiber waste. With certifications in sight, the product is gaining attention for its fire, mold, and water resistance, as well as its potential to replace unsustainable drywall, wood, and cement board.
CEO Keith Duffy stated that the contract manufacturer’s 30+ years of thermoplastics experience helped “streamline the production process,” paving the way for reduced cycle times and cost improvements.
“Our goal is to deliver durable, safe and cost-effective alternatives,” Duffy emphasized.
The global fire protection materials market is projected to reach $59.9 billion by 2034, positioning Xeriant favorably in both commercial and modular construction sectors.
With certification on the horizon and macro demand building for sustainable materials, XERI could attract ESG-focused investors and green building partnerships.
KB Home (NYSE:KBH) continues its upward share trend following Friday’s Q3 earnings beat, but the results also came with a dose of caution.
- EPS: $1.62 vs. $1.51 expected (+7.7%)
- Revenue: $1.62B vs. $1.60B expected (-7.4% YoY)
- Backlog: Down 32% YoY to $1.99B
- ASP: Declined to $475,700 per home
KB Home lowered its full-year revenue guidance to $6.15B from $6.4B and now expects homebuilding gross margins to land around 19.2%-19.3%, down from the 21% reported in fiscal 2024.
Strategic Highlights:
- KBH is leaning heavily into its build-to-order strategy and shorter delivery cycles.
- Despite macro challenges, it has a strong liquidity position of $1.16B and repurchased $438.5M in stock YTD.
The editor of this article holds a personal investment position in Xeriant, Inc. (OTCQB:XERI). This ownership may be considered a potential conflict of interest. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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