SMX (Security Matters) PLC Announce Closing of $2.9 Million Public Offering
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The closure of SMX PLC's underwritten public offering is a significant event that can influence the company's stock liquidity and capital structure. The offering of over 12 million shares at $0.24 per share, along with the potential for pre-funded warrants, has generated approximately $2.9 million in gross proceeds. This capital infusion is crucial for the company's operations and future growth initiatives. However, the offering price represents a direct input for the market in valuing the company's equity and such a low price might indicate a potential undervaluation or a need for immediate capital. Investors should closely monitor how these new funds will be allocated to drive value creation.
The role of EF Hutton LLC as the sole book-running manager in this offering is noteworthy. The firm's involvement often brings credibility and can help ensure the offering's success. However, the market's reception to the new shares and pre-funded warrants will depend on investor perception of SMX's growth prospects and current market conditions. Given the relatively small size of the offering, its impact on the broader market is likely limited, but it is significant for current and potential shareholders of SMX. The dynamics of supply and demand post-offering will be an important factor to watch, as it may affect the stock's volatility and price in the short-term.
It is critical to understand the legal implications of such an offering. The SEC's approval of the registration statement indicates regulatory compliance, which is essential for investor confidence. The availability of a final prospectus will provide transparency and detailed information about the offering, which is a safeguard for investors. Additionally, the statement regarding the legality of the securities sale in certain jurisdictions highlights the importance of adherence to varying securities laws, which can impact the distribution and appeal of the offering to investors in different regions.
EF Hutton LLC acted as the sole book running manager for the offering.
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") declared effective a registration statement on Form F-1 relating to these securities on February 15, 2024 (File No. 333-276760). A final prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained, when available, from: EF Hutton LLC, 590 Madison Avenue, 39th Floor,
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About SMX (Security Matters) PLC
As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intends," "may," "will," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: the intended use of proceeds from the offering; successful launch and implementation of SMX's joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX's strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX's ability to develop and launch new products and services; SMX's ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX's ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX's product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX's business model; developments and projections relating to SMX's competitors and industry; and SMX's approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company's shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX's business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX's products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX's filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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