SMX (SMX; SMXWW) interim CFO awarded 200,000 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SMX (Security Matters) Public Ltd Co reported that Interim CFO and director Amir Bader received an award of 200,000 restricted stock units, each representing one ordinary share at a grant price of $0.00 per share.

The restricted stock units convert into ordinary shares on January 31, 2027. Following this award, Bader’s direct holdings increased to 308,846 ordinary shares in total, reflecting a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bader Amir

Role Interim CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Ordinary Shares	200,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 308,846 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU award size: 200,000 units Grant price: $0.00 per share Holdings after award: 308,846 shares +1 more

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RSU award size 200,000 units Restricted stock units granted to Interim CFO Amir Bader

Grant price $0.00 per share Price per ordinary share underlying the RSU award

Holdings after award 308,846 shares Total direct SMX ordinary shares held by Bader after grant

Settlement date January 31, 2027 Date RSUs settle into ordinary shares

Key Terms

restricted stock units, ordinary shares, contingent right

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share"

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

"each of which represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of Issuer"

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.

contingent right financial

"each of which represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share"

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bader Amir

(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		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Interim CFO

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		200,000(1)	A	$0	308,846(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 on January 31, 2027.

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

FAQ

What equity award did SMX (SMX) Interim CFO Amir Bader receive?

Amir Bader received an award of 200,000 restricted stock units, each equal to one SMX ordinary share. These units were granted at a price of $0.00 per share as part of his compensation, rather than through an open-market purchase.

When do Amir Bader’s 200,000 SMX restricted stock units settle?

The 200,000 restricted stock units awarded to Amir Bader settle into SMX ordinary shares on January 31, 2027. On that date, each unit converts into one ordinary share, adding to his direct equity position in the company.

How many SMX ordinary shares does Amir Bader hold after this award?

After receiving the 200,000 restricted stock units, Amir Bader’s direct holdings total 308,846 SMX ordinary shares. This figure reflects his position following the grant, combining existing shares with the newly awarded equity units.

Is Amir Bader’s SMX equity award a market purchase or a compensation grant?

The 200,000 SMX units are a compensation-related grant, not a market purchase. They were issued at $0.00 per share as restricted stock units that vest into ordinary shares, rather than being bought on the open market by Bader.

What does each SMX restricted stock unit granted to Amir Bader represent?

Each restricted stock unit granted to Amir Bader represents a contingent right to receive one SMX ordinary share. These rights only become actual shares when they settle on January 31, 2027, aligning his compensation with future company performance.