SMX (SMX) CEO Alon Haggai awarded 2M restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alon Haggai reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SMX (Security Matters) Public Ltd Co reported that Chairman & CEO Alon Haggai received a grant of 2,000,000 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one ordinary share. The RSUs vest in two equal tranches on January 31, 2027 and January 31, 2028. Following this award, Haggai is shown as holding 2,224,501 ordinary shares directly. This is a compensation-related equity award, not an open‑market share purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Alon Haggai

Role Chairman & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Ordinary Shares	2,000,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 2,224,501 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 2,000,000 units Vesting tranche 1: 50% of RSUs Vesting tranche 2: 50% of RSUs +2 more

5 metrics

RSU grant size 2,000,000 units Restricted stock units granted to Alon Haggai

Vesting tranche 1 50% of RSUs Vests on January 31, 2027

Vesting tranche 2 50% of RSUs Vests on January 31, 2028

Shares after transaction 2,224,501 shares Ordinary shares held directly by Alon Haggai

Grant price per unit $0.0000 per unit Reported transaction price for RSU grant

Key Terms

restricted stock units, ordinary shares, vest

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

ordinary shares financial

"receive one ordinary share of Issuer. The restricted stock units settle"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

vest financial

"50% shall vest on January 31, 2027; and 50% shall vest"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Alon Haggai

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SMX (SECURITY MATTERS) PLC

MESPIL BUSINESS CTR MESPIL HS SUSSEX RD

(Street)

DUBLIN 4

(City) (State) (Zip)

IRELAND

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SMX (Security Matters) Public Ltd Co [ SMX; SMXWW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/24/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Ordinary Shares	04/24/2026		A		2,000,000(1)	A	$0	2,224,501(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of Issuer. The restricted stock units settle into ordinary shares of the Issuer based upon the following schedule: 50% shall vest on January 31, 2027; and 50% shall vest on January 31, 2028.

	/s/ Haggai Alon	04/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SMX (SMX) report for Alon Haggai?

SMX reported that Chairman & CEO Alon Haggai received 2,000,000 restricted stock units as an equity award. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one ordinary share, structured as compensation rather than an open‑market stock purchase.

How many SMX shares does Alon Haggai hold after this Form 4 grant?

After the reported equity grant, Alon Haggai is shown as directly holding 2,224,501 ordinary shares of SMX. This figure reflects his position following the 2,000,000 restricted stock unit award disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

When do Alon Haggai’s 2,000,000 SMX restricted stock units vest?

The 2,000,000 SMX restricted stock units granted to Alon Haggai vest in two stages. Fifty percent vest on January 31, 2027, and the remaining fifty percent vest on January 31, 2028, subject to the standard contingent terms of restricted stock units.

Are the SMX shares in this Form 4 a market purchase by Alon Haggai?

No, the shares are not from a market purchase. The filing shows a grant of 2,000,000 restricted stock units at a price of $0.0000 per unit, indicating a compensation award rather than shares bought on the open market.

What type of security was granted to SMX CEO Alon Haggai in this filing?

The filing identifies the award as restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of SMX. These RSUs convert into ordinary shares only as they vest under the specified future vesting dates.