SmartKem Finalizes Highly Dilutive $500M Equity Line with Keystone Capital, Enabling Resale of 146.7M Shares

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SmartKem filed a final prospectus for the resale of up to 146.7 million shares by Keystone Capital Partners, LLC, under a highly dilutive equity line agreement that could provide up to $500 million to the company.

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• Finalizes Dilutive Equity Line

  This prospectus makes effective the resale of up to 146,776,707 shares of common stock by Keystone Capital Partners, LLC, under a Purchase Agreement dated March 30, 2026. This finalizes the terms of the offering initiated with the S-1 filing on April 17, 2026.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  The potential issuance of 146.7 million shares represents a 692% increase over the 21.2 million shares outstanding as of April 13, 2026, indicating severe dilution for existing shareholders.

• Discounted Share Sales

  SmartKem can sell shares to Keystone at a price equal to the lesser of 90% of the lowest sale price or the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) during the purchase period, which is unfavorable for existing shareholders.

• Capital Raise for Distressed Company

  The agreement allows SmartKem to raise up to $500 million, providing critical capital for general corporate purposes and working capital for a company with a going concern warning and Nasdaq compliance issues.

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This 424B3 filing serves as the final prospectus, making effective the resale of up to 146.7 million shares of common stock by Keystone Capital Partners, LLC. This follows the S-1 registration statement filed on April 17, 2026. Under the Purchase Agreement dated March 30, 2026, SmartKem can sell shares to Keystone at a discount to the market price (90% of the lower of lowest sale price or VWAP), with Keystone then reselling them. While the company may receive up to $500 million from these sales, the immediate effect for existing shareholders is substantial dilution. The potential issuance of 146.7 million shares represents a massive increase over the 21.2 million shares currently outstanding, indicating a highly dilutive financing strategy for a company already facing a going concern warning and Nasdaq delisting threats. This type of financing is often associated with distressed companies seeking to extend their operational runway at the cost of significant shareholder value.