DroneShield directors’ share sales and contract error: What investors need to know

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price has been in the spotlight following a series of director share sales and a retraction of a previously announced contract win. Key recent developments include director disposals of more than 19.9 million shares and an error in recognising orders as “new,” later corrected by the company.

What did DroneShield report today?

• Directors disposed of a combined total of over 19.9 million shares between 6–12 November 2025.
• Vested performance options for directors and employees were exercised after company stretch revenue targets were reached.
• A previously announced $7.6 million contract win was withdrawn after it was found to be a revised, not new, order.
• DroneShield reported shareholder approval for performance options and confirmed compliance with notification and trading policies.
• The company announced an upcoming increase in its contract materiality disclosure threshold from $5 million to $20 million from 2026.

What else do investors need to know?

In November, DroneShield mistakenly announced three standalone contracts valued at $7.6 million as new, when in fact they were reissued due to customer administrative changes. This led to immediate withdrawal and process improvements.

The company is rolling out new enterprise software systems in January 2026 to improve order processing and reduce manual errors. DroneShield has also engaged external auditors and advisers to review disclosure processes and financial controls.

Directors’ share sales followed standard company and ASX procedures, with approvals sought and granted, and the resulting disposals promptly disclosed. The directors noted that shares were sold to cover tax liabilities from exercised performance options.

What’s next for DroneShield?

DroneShield is working on implementing new ERP and CRM platforms, due to go live in early 2026, which should strengthen operational controls and reporting quality. The business will also update its financial reporting and trading policies based on findings from external reviews.

Looking ahead, DroneShield plans to increase its order disclosure threshold in line with rising revenue, aiming for clearer reporting and less “noise” from smaller contracts. The company continues to pursue significant contracts in Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific, although timelines and conversion remain subject to customer processes.

DroneShield share price snapshot

DroneShield shares have risen 159% over the past 12 months, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has increased 1% over the same period.

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