VerifyMe (VRME) pushes Open World merger End Date out to October 31, 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VerifyMe, Inc. reported that it has entered into a Third Amendment to its Agreement and Plan of Merger with its wholly owned subsidiary VRME Subsidiary Corp. and Open World Ltd. Under this amendment, the contractual deadline for completing the planned merger of VRME Subsidiary Corp. into Open World, after which Open World would become a wholly owned subsidiary of VerifyMe, has been extended from August 31, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

The amendment restates the termination provision so that any party may terminate if the merger has not been consummated by the new End Date, provided that the terminating party’s own primary breach did not cause the delay. All other terms of the merger agreement remain in full force and effect.

Key Figures

New merger End Date: October 31, 2026 Prior outside date: August 31, 2026 Third Amendment date: August 10, 2026 +3 more

6 metrics

New merger End Date October 31, 2026 Deadline for consummating the merger under amended Section 9.01(b)(iii)

Prior outside date August 31, 2026 Original outside date extended by the Third Amendment

Third Amendment date August 10, 2026 Date the Third Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger was executed

Original merger agreement date February 11, 2026 Date of initial Agreement and Plan of Merger between VerifyMe and Open World

First Amendment date April 15, 2026 Date of the First Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger

Second Amendment date June 4, 2026 Date of the Second Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger

Key Terms

Agreement and Plan of Merger, End Date, outside date, successors and permitted assigns, +1 more

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Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory

"the Parties have entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of February 11, 2026"

An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.

End Date regulatory

"on or before October 31, 2026 (as such date may be extended ... the “End Date”)"

outside date regulatory

"pursuant to which the outside date was extended from August 31, 2026 to October 31, 2026"

An outside date is the final contractual deadline by which a planned deal—such as a merger, acquisition, or financing—must be completed; if the transaction hasn’t closed by that date, parties typically gain the right to walk away or trigger agreed remedies. It matters to investors because it sets a clear timetable for when uncertainty should end, and approaching or missing the outside date can raise the chance of deal failure, renegotiation, or changes to valuation.

successors and permitted assigns legal

"This Amendment shall be binding upon the Parties to the Agreement and their respective successors and permitted assigns."

Companies Act legal

"the rights set forth in Section 238 of the Companies Act shall in each case be governed by the laws of the Cayman Islands."

Companies Act is the primary law that sets the rules for forming, running and winding up corporations, covering directors’ duties, shareholder rights, financial reporting, audits and insolvency. For investors it matters because those rules determine how transparent and accountable a company must be, what protections shareholders have, and how risks are managed—think of the Act as a rulebook and referee that helps ensure fair play and reliable information for investment decisions.

FAQ

What did VerifyMe (VRME) change in its merger agreement with Open World?

VerifyMe and Open World signed a Third Amendment that extends the merger completion deadline to October 31, 2026. The core structure of the transaction remains the same, with Open World expected to become a wholly owned subsidiary upon closing.

What is the new End Date for the VerifyMe (VRME) and Open World merger?

The amendment sets a new End Date of October 31, 2026 for consummating the merger. After that date, any party may terminate the agreement under the updated termination clause, subject to the limitations tied to its own breach.

Can the VerifyMe (VRME)–Open World merger agreement be terminated after the new End Date?

Yes. The amended agreement allows termination if the merger is not completed by October 31, 2026, as long as the terminating party’s primary breach did not cause the delay. This preserves a negotiated exit right for each party.

Did the Third Amendment change other key terms of VerifyMe’s (VRME) merger with Open World?

No. The amendment only revises the End Date and related termination provision. It explicitly states that all other terms and provisions of the original merger agreement, as previously amended, remain in full force and effect.

Which law governs VerifyMe’s (VRME) amended merger agreement with Open World?

The amendment states it is governed by the Laws of the State of Delaware, while certain matters related to Open World, such as directors’ duties and effects of the merger, are governed by the laws of the Cayman Islands.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 10, 2026

VerifyMe, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	001-39332	23-3023677
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

801 International Parkway, Fifth Floor, Lake Mary, Florida	32746
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (585) 736-9400

_____________________

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share		VRME		The Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As previously disclosed, VerifyMe, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), VRME Subsidiary Corp., a Nevada corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”) and Open World Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Open World” and, together with the Company and Merger Sub, the “Parties”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, as amended by the First Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 13, 2026, and the Second Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 4, 2026 (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into Open World, Merger Sub will cease to exist and Open World will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Merger”).

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On August 10, 2026, the Parties entered into the third amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Merger Agreement effective as of August 10, 2026, pursuant to which the outside date was extended from August 31, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

The foregoing description of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the full text of the Amendment, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)       Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
2.1		Third Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 10, 2026, by and among VerifyMe, Inc., VRME Subsidiary Corp., and Open World, Ltd.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		VerifyMe, Inc.
Date: August 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Adam Stedham
		Adam Stedham
		Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 2.1

Third Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger

This Third Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Amendment”), dated as of August 10, 2026, is made by and between VerifyMe, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Parent”), VRME Subsidiary Corp., a Nevada corporation and a direct, wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”) and Open World Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”). The parties hereto are referred to collectively as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.

Whereas, the Parties have entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of February 11, 2026, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 15, 2026, as further amended by that certain Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 4, 2026 (collectively, the “Agreement”); and

Whereas, the Parties desire to further amend the Agreement as more fully described herein.

Now, Therefore, in consideration of the terms and conditions set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1.            Definitions. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Agreement.

2.           Amendment to the Agreement. Section 9.01(b)(iii) of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

“(iii) the Merger shall not have been consummated on or before October 31, 2026 (as such date may be extended by the mutual written consent of Parent and the Company, the “End Date”); provided that the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 9.01(b)(iii) shall not be available to any Party whose breach of any provision of this Agreement primarily causes or results in the failure of the Merger to be consummated by such time;”

3.           Reference to and Effect on the Agreement. Except as specifically modified or amended by the terms of this Amendment, the Agreement and all provisions contained therein are, and shall continue, in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and confirmed. All references in the Agreement to itself shall be deemed references to the Agreement as amended hereby.

4.          Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts (each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement) and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and delivered (including by electronic communication) to the other Parties.

5.           Governing Law. This Amendment, and all claims or causes of action based upon, arising out of, or related to the Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to principles or rules of conflict of laws to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of Laws of another jurisdiction save that, the statutory, fiduciary and other duties of the directors of the Company, the effects of the Merger and the rights set forth in Section 238 of the Companies Act shall in each case be governed by the laws of the Cayman Islands.

6.           Successors and Assigns. This Amendment shall be binding upon the Parties to the Agreement and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

7.           Headings. Headings in this Amendment are included for convenience or reference purposes only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose.

[Signature page follows]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.

	VERIFYME, INC.
	By:	/s/ Adam Stedham
	Name:	Adam Stedham
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and President

	VRME SUBSIDIARY CORP.
	By:	/s/ Adam Stedham
	Name:	Adam Stedham
	Title:	President

	OPEN WORLD LTD.
	By:	/s/ Matthew Shaw
	Name:	Matthew Shaw
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

[Signature Page to Third Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger]