SMX (Security Matters), a public limited company, has formally requested the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to accelerate the effectiveness of its Registration Statement on Form F-1. The company submitted the request on January 9, 2024, seeking approval for the Registration Statement to become effective on January 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This request was made under Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Registration Statement, identified by File No. 333-276258, is pending SEC approval, and SMX is aiming for a prompt commencement of its effectiveness following the acceleration request.

SMX (Security Matters), a public limited company, has formally requested the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to accelerate the effectiveness of its Registration Statement on Form F-1. The company submitted the request on January 9, 2024, seeking approval for the Registration Statement to become effective on January 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This request was made under Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Registration Statement, identified by File No. 333-276258, is pending SEC approval, and SMX is aiming for a prompt commencement of its effectiveness following the acceleration request.