EF Hutton LLC, the sole underwriter for SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company, has formally requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to accelerate the effectiveness of SMX's Registration Statement on Form F-1. The request, filed on February 15, 2024, via EDGAR, seeks to have the registration statement declared effective on the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This acceleration would facilitate the proposed public offering of securities by SMX. EF Hutton LLC confirms its compliance with the requirements of Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and commits to ongoing adherence to these regulations.

EF Hutton LLC, the sole underwriter for SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company, has formally requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to accelerate the effectiveness of SMX's Registration Statement on Form F-1. The request, filed on February 15, 2024, via EDGAR, seeks to have the registration statement declared effective on the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This acceleration would facilitate the proposed public offering of securities by SMX. EF Hutton LLC confirms its compliance with the requirements of Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and commits to ongoing adherence to these regulations.