SMX Expands Equity Plan by 94%, Grants RSUs Representing Over 30% Potential Dilution

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SMX significantly expanded its incentive equity plan and granted 2.3 million restricted stock units to executives and directors, potentially diluting existing shareholders by over 30%.

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• Incentive Plan Expansion

  The 2022 Incentive Equity Plan was amended, increasing the authorized shares from 2,442,092 to 4,754,592, an increase of 2,312,500 shares.

• Significant RSU Grants

  An aggregate of 2,300,000 restricted stock units were granted to executive officers, directors, and service providers, representing approximately 31.5% of the company's outstanding shares.

• No Shareholder Approval

  The amendment and grants were approved without stockholder approval, utilizing Nasdaq Rule 5615(a)(3) for Foreign Private Issuers.

• Potential Dilution

  The granted RSUs, valued at over $5.4 million, represent a substantial portion of the company's current market capitalization, indicating significant potential dilution for existing shareholders.

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SMX significantly expanded its 2022 Incentive Equity Plan, increasing the authorized shares by 2.3 million to a total of 4.75 million. Immediately following this, 2.3 million restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted to executive officers, directors, and service providers. These grants represent a potential dilution of approximately 31.5% of the company's current outstanding shares and are valued at over $5.4 million based on the current stock price, which is more than 50% of the company's market capitalization. The amendment and grants were approved without stockholder approval, leveraging rules for Foreign Private Issuers. This substantial increase in potential share count for compensation purposes could exert significant downward pressure on the stock.