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SMX (Security Matters) Public (SMX) grants CEO 100,000 RSUs

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

SMX (Security Matters) Public Ltd Co reported that Chairman and CEO Alon Haggai received a grant of 100,000 restricted stock units representing ordinary shares, which vested immediately on July 23, 2026.

After this award he beneficially owns 277,440 ordinary shares; the shares from this grant are scheduled to become registered for trading on January 22, 2027.

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Insider Alon Haggai
Role Chairman & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Ordinary Shares F1, F2 100,000 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 277,440 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Represents restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of Issuer. The restricted stock units vested immediately upon the grant date. The ordinary shares underlying the restricted stock units shall become registered for trading on January 22, 2027.
  2. F2. The amount of securities beneficially owned following the reported transaction takes into account all reverse stock splits of the Issuer prior to the date of the reported transaction.
RSUs granted 100,000 units Restricted stock units granted to Alon Haggai on July 23, 2026
Shares beneficially owned after transaction 277,440 shares Ordinary shares beneficially owned by Alon Haggai following the award
RSU-to-share ratio 1 ordinary share per unit Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share
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.
beneficially owned financial
"The amount of securities beneficially owned following the reported transaction"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
reverse stock splits financial
"takes into account all reverse stock splits of the Issuer"
A reverse stock split is when a company combines multiple existing shares into fewer higher-priced shares—like trading four small slices of a pie for one larger slice. It doesn’t change the overall value of an investor’s holdings immediately, but it raises the per-share price and can matter to investors because it can affect market perception, stock exchange listing eligibility, and trading liquidity, and it changes share counts used in investor metrics.

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FAQ

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

SMX reported that Chairman and CEO Alon Haggai received 100,000 restricted stock units on July 23, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share, and the units vested immediately upon the grant date.

How many SMX (SMX) shares does Alon Haggai own after this award?

Following the grant, Alon Haggai is reported to beneficially own 277,440 ordinary shares of SMX. This post-transaction amount reflects the impact of all reverse stock splits completed before the reported transaction date.

When will the shares from Alon Haggai’s SMX (SMX) RSUs become registered for trading?

The ordinary shares underlying Haggai’s 100,000 restricted stock units are scheduled to become registered for trading on January 22, 2027. Until that date, the underlying shares are not registered for public trading.

What exactly are the SMX (SMX) restricted stock units granted to Alon Haggai?

The award consists of restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of SMX. These RSUs vested immediately on the grant date, meaning the vesting conditions were fully satisfied at issuance.

Was Alon Haggai’s SMX (SMX) equity grant made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, meaning the transaction is not designated as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan based on the filing’s plan-status indicator.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chairman & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/23/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Ordinary Shares07/23/2026A100,000(1)A$0277,440(1)(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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 vested immediately upon the grant date. The ordinary shares underlying the restricted stock units shall become registered for trading on January 22, 2027.
2. The amount of securities beneficially owned following the reported transaction takes into account all reverse stock splits of the Issuer prior to the date of the reported transaction.
/s/ Haggai Alon07/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)