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PSA is a validated FDA-recognized clinical endpoint in assessing prostate cancer treatment response; Telomir-1 lowered PSA levels in a dose-related manner.

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / November 25, 2025 / Telomir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TELO) (“Telomir” or the “Company”), a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies that target epigenetic and metabolic drivers of cancer and age-related disease, today reported new preclinical findings demonstrating that its lead therapeutic candidate, Telomir-1, reduced PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels in androgen-responsive human prostate cancer cells (LNCaP).

PSA is one of the most widely used and FDA-accepted clinical biomarkers in evaluating prostate cancer treatment activity. PSA is a protein secreted by prostate cancer cells, and elevated PSA levels generally correlate with increased tumor burden and tumor activity. Demonstrating a reduction in PSA in vitro provides additional biological context relevant to Telomir-1’s ongoing preclinical characterization.

Key Findings

In an in vitro study conducted by SmartAssays, LNCaP prostate cancer cells were stimulated with dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent androgen that increases PSA production. Under these conditions, Telomir-1 produced a concentration-related reduction in PSA release, paralleling its inhibitory effects on cellular energy metabolism and cell viability.

These in vitro PSA findings are consistent with previously reported Telomir-1 activity in a mouse model implanted with aggressive, non-androgen responsive human prostate cancer cells (PC3 xenografts). In that model, Telomir-1 demonstrated a measurable anti-tumor effect, including approximately 50% reduction in tumor volume when administered as a single agent. In the combination arm of paclitaxel plus Telomir-1, tumor volume was fully reduced, and no mortality occurred. By comparison, paclitaxel alone also resulted in full tumor-volume reduction but was associated with mortality in the study cohort.

The PC3 model represents an androgen-independent tumor type, meaning the cancer cells no longer rely on hormones like testosterone to grow and are generally more aggressive and treatment-resistant. The PSA reductions observed in this new study were generated in androgen-responsive LNCaP cells, which depend on androgen signaling and reflect clinically relevant prostate cancer biology. Together, these datasets indicate that Telomir-1 has shown preclinical activity in both hormone-responsive and hormone-resistant prostate cancer models, based on epigenetic, metabolic, and viability-related measures.

CEO Perspective

“Our mission has always been to advance science that addresses the deeper biological mechanisms driving cancer and aging,” said Erez Aminov, Chief Executive Officer of Telomir. “Patients today still face treatments that are often difficult to tolerate and do not address the underlying drivers of tumor behavior. As we continue developing Telomir-1, our focus remains on exploring these fundamental pathways and generating data that deepen our understanding of the biology at play. Every study adds clarity to the scientific foundation we are building and reinforces why this work matters-for patients, for the field, and for the future of therapies designed to engage the root biology of disease.”

Scientific Perspective

“Despite advances in hormonal therapies, chemotherapy, and targeted agents, prostate cancer continues to present substantial unmet medical needs,” said Dr. Itzchak Angel, Chief Scientific Advisor at Telomir. “Many existing treatments can cause meaningful side effects, including fatigue, metabolic disturbances, cardiovascular strain, and disruptions in sexual function, all of which can significantly affect quality of life and long-term treatment tolerability. There remains a need for additional biological approaches that explore different aspects of tumor biology, and the preclinical findings with Telomir-1 contribute to that ongoing scientific assessment.”

Building on Prior Findings

Across multiple models, Telomir-1 has demonstrated:

• Reduction of PSA levels in androgen-stimulated human prostate cancer cells.

• Reactivation of key tumor-associated pathways in prior studies in prostate cancer, including STAT1, CDKN2A, MASPIN, RASSF1A, and TMS1.

• Activity across epigenetic regulators implicated in tumor progression.

• Anti-cancer activity in a wide range of cancer types, including triple-negative breast cancer, prostate and pancreatic cancers, as well as in leukemia.

• Reduction of oxidative stress and improvements in mitochondrial-related measures in preclinical systems.

• No elongation of telomeres in cancer cells, supporting a favorable preclinical safety profile.

• Approximately 50% reduction in tumor volume and absence of chemotherapy-associated mortality in combination with Paclitaxel in PC3 xenograft work.

Next Steps

Telomir is continuing its preclinical program for Telomir-1 across multiple areas, including oncology, aging biology, autism-related pathways, and other age-associated diseases. In parallel, the Company is advancing its regulatory, IND-enabling activities to support the planned IND submission. These efforts represent essential components of the development pathway, and the Company continues to make meaningful progress as it prepares for future clinical testing.

About Telomir Pharmaceuticals

Telomir Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:TELO) is a preclinical biotechnology company developing small-molecule therapeutics that target the root epigenetic mechanisms underlying cancer, aging, and degenerative disease. The Company’s lead candidate, Telomir-1, has demonstrated activity in preclinical studies involving modulation of DNA and histone methylation, restoration of redox balance, and normalization of cellular function.

For more information, please visit www.telomirpharma.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, statements of Telomir’s management or advisors related thereto, and the statements contained in the news story linked in this release contain “forward-looking statements,” which are statements other than historical facts made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the potential use of the data from our studies, our ability to develop and commercialize Telomir-1 for specific indications, and the safety of Telomir-1.

Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on Telomir’s current expectations, estimates and projections only as of the date of this release. These and other risks concerning Telomir’s programs and operations are described in additional detail in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which are on file with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov. Telomir explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.

Contact Information

Helga Moya
info@telomirpharma.com
(786) 396-6723

SOURCE: Telomir Pharmaceuticals, Inc

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 25, 2025 / REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management (“T-REX”) today announced the execution of a reverse share split for the following exchange-traded fund (“Fund”):

T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (Ticker:MSTU)

The total market value of shares outstanding for the Fund will not be affected as a result of this corporate action, except with respect to the redemption of fractional shares, as outlined below.

Please note the following CUSIP change will be effective on December 2, 2025 after market close.

Reverse Split

T-REX will execute a 1-for-10 reverse split of the issued and outstanding shares of T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF.

Fund Name	Ticker	Split Ratio	CUSIP (Old)	CUSIP (New)
T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF	MSTU	1-for-10	26923N462	26923N173

As a result of the reverse share split, shareholders of the Fund will receive one share for every ten shares held as indicated above. Accordingly, the number of the Fund’s issued, and outstanding shares will decrease proportionally, while the total value of each shareholder’s investment will remain unchanged, except for the value of fractional shares redeemed for cash.

Period	Number of Shares Owned	Hypothetical Net Asset Value	Total Market Value
Pre-Reverse Split	10,000	$1.00	$10,000.00
Post-Reverse Split	1,000	$10.00	$10,000.00

The reverse share split will apply to shareholders as of the close of trading on December 2, 2025 (the “Effectuated Date”). Shares of the Fund will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on December 3, 2025 (the “Effective Date”).

Redemption of Fractional Shares and Tax Consequences of the Reverse Split

As a result of the reverse split, shareholders could potentially hold fractional shares. However, fractional shares cannot trade on the CBOE BZX. Thus, the Fund will redeem for cash a shareholders’ fractional shares at the Fund’s split-adjusted Net Asset Value after the close of the markets on December 2, 2025 (“Effectuated Date”). Such redemption may have tax implications for those shareholders, and shareholders could recognize a gain or loss in connection with the redemption of the shareholders’ fractional shares. Otherwise, the reverse split will not result in a taxable transaction for holders of Fund shares. No transaction fee will be imposed on shareholders for such redemption.

No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse share split. Instead, shareholders will receive cash in lieu of any fractional shares.

“Odd Lot” Unit

Also, as a result of the reverse split, the Fund may have outstanding one aggregation of less than 10,000 shares to make a creation unit, or an “odd lot unit.” Thus, the Fund will provide one authorized participant with a one-time opportunity to redeem the odd lot unit at the split-adjusted NAV or the NAV on such date the authorized participant seeks to redeem the odd lot unit.

The Fund’s transfer agent will notify the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) of the split and instruct DTC to adjust each shareholders’ investment(s) accordingly. DTC is the registered owner of the Fund’s shares and maintains a record of the Fund’s record owners.

About REX Shares:

REX is an innovative ETF provider that specializes in alternative-strategy ETFs and ETNs. The firm created the MicroSectors™ and co-created the T-REX product lines of leveraged & inverse tools for traders and recently launched the first of a series of option-based income strategies. The firm is rooted in decades of experience building inventive solutions that solve for a range of specific challenges in investor and trader portfolios.

www.rexshares.com

About Tuttle Capital Management (TCM):

TCM is a registered investment adviser and an industry leader in managing thematic ETFs that offer first of their kind of exposures. Please visit www.tuttlecap.com for more information.

About REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management (“T-REX”)

REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management are co-developers of the T-REX family of exchange-traded funds, providing tactical investment exposure through leveraged and inverse daily strategies designed to help investors express short-term market views.

Contact Information

David Bogaert
Managing Director, Business Development
dbogaert@ccofva.com
804-267-7416

Chenine Dias
ETF Administration Manager
cdias@ccofva.com
8043677374

SOURCE: Commonwealth Fund Services, Inc.,

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 / Every industrial revolution begins the same way. Not with a breakthrough, but with a realization. A moment when the world understands that the systems it uses no longer match the complexity of the world it operates in. That moment arrived in 2025 for supply chains worldwide. Commodity markets strained under verification gaps. Recycling programs faced credibility challenges. Compliance regimes collapsed under the weight of new regulations. And industries demanding measurable truth discovered they lacked the infrastructure to deliver it.

SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) did not wait for the world to catch up. It built technology capable of marking, tracking, and authenticating materials at the molecular level, giving physical goods the kind of identity that data has enjoyed for decades. Throughout the year, the Company watched gold refiners, plastics processors, textile manufacturers, mineral suppliers, and national regulators move toward a convergence point: a global shift toward the Proof Economy.

But technology alone cannot build a new global operating layer. Infrastructure does. And infrastructure requires capital that scales with the transformation’s speed and ambition. That is why SMX’s $111.5 million equity purchase agreement with Target Capital 1, LLC stands as the defining development of the Company’s year. It is more than access to capital. It is access to infrastructure.

A Transformative Deal

The agreement gives SMX full discretion over capital deployment, beginning with an $11.5 million promissory note and extending into an equity line of up to $100 million. No minimum drawdowns. No penalties for restraint. No operational restrictions. For a Company architecting systems across multiple continents, the structure is not just favorable. It is foundational.

The timing couldn’t be more precise. As countries roll out plastics passports, as metals markets overhaul authenticity frameworks, as industries integrate molecular identity into compliance, and as recycling infrastructures transition toward verified recovery, SMX now has the capital architecture required to support systems-not just partners.

The agreement also empowers SMX to allocate a portion of net proceeds toward digital reserve assets. This strengthens SMX’s long-term financial resilience and reflects a treasury strategy aligned with a decentralized, data-centric future. It is a structural reinforcement designed to match the durability of the systems SMX is helping build.

SMX’s role in this transition is no longer limited to technological enhancement. It is shifting into system design, system activation, and system support. The equity purchase agreement makes that possible by enabling SMX to scale infrastructure in gold, plastics, textiles, minerals, and regulated supply chains without forcing trade-offs between regions or sectors.

Proof, Not Promises

The Proof Economy does not require more promises. It requires architecture. And architecture requires a company capable of mobilizing capital, deploying technology, and simultaneously supporting national and industrial ecosystems. The $111.5 million agreement empowers SMX to do exactly that.

As the world enters 2026, SMX stands positioned to turn its global partnerships into the foundation stones of a new industrial era: one built on molecular truth, authenticated materials, and systems that measure performance rather than narrate it. The equity purchase agreement is not just a capital event. It is the blueprint for the infrastructure layer the Proof Economy needs.

About SMX

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 ability of SMX to satisfy the conditions under the Equity Purchase Agreement, the Promissory Note and related agreements; 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, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; 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; 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.

Media Contact:info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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Among the commercial real estate industry’s best-known executives, Mr. Mainguy moves to Partners after nearly a decade at CBRE; will accelerate growth for all of Partners’ Services business lines across Texas in a regional executive role

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 / Partners Real Estate (“Partners”), a full-service commercial real estate firm with an integrated investment and development platform, today announced that Peter Mainguy has joined the organization as an Equity Partner and Executive Managing Director, Services, Texas Region.

In one of the most significant endorsements of the company’s unique business model to date, Mr. Mainguy transitions from CBRE to leading Partners’ aggressive expansion of its Services business across Texas. He will be based in the company’s Houston headquarters.

As Executive Managing Director, Mr. Mainguy will oversee the growth and management of Partners’ Brokerage, Property Management, Valuation & Advisory, and Project Management services throughout the state. He will work closely with the firm’s Texas Managing Directors and services leaders.

Mr. Mainguy brings a wealth of expertise to Partners, having most recently served as Senior Managing Director of CBRE’s Houston and Louisiana markets, where he led a team of over 1,100 professionals. His leadership drove strategy across Advisory & Transaction Services, Asset Services, Valuation & Advisory Services, and Project Management. Prior to CBRE, Mr. Mainguy served as head of global real estate for Sysco Corporation, managing a 46-million-sq.-ft. portfolio across North America, Europe, and Asia. His earlier career as a successful industrial and land broker at CBRE underscores his deep industry knowledge and client-focused approach.

“Peter’s appointment is a transformative moment for Partners as we continue to expand our footprint across Texas and further build our brand out at the national level,” said Jon Silberman, CEO of Partners. “He understands and appreciates that our partnership structure puts the client at the center of everything we do-dramatically increasing collaboration and significantly reducing silos, which are so prevalent in the traditional commercial real estate services model. Peter will work with former Cushman & Wakefield executive, John O’Neill, who leads the firm’s Southeast Region. We are incredibly excited and fortunate to have two highly experienced and regarded leaders dedicated to supporting the growth and success of our firm.”

“I am incredibly excited to join Partners at this pivotal time in its growth,” said Mr. Mainguy. “The firm is clearly disrupting the industry with its partnership model and client-centric approach. I’m a firm believer that alignment produces better client outcomes. I look forward to collaborating with the talented teams in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and beyond to deliver exceptional value to our clients.”

Mr. Mainguy’s arrival signals Partners’ commitment to strengthening its position as a leading commercial real estate firm in Texas, in the Southeast, and across the country. His decision to come to Partners underscores the significant drawing power of Partners’ distinctive business model, platform, and structure.

Contact Information:

Larry Koestler
Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications
larry.koestler@partnersrealestate.com
(713) 275-9623

SOURCE: Partners Real Estate

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 / Supply chains were never designed for the pressures they now face. Commodities move across dozens of borders. Compliance rules shift mid-transaction. Recycling claims demand scientific verification. Markets want authenticity. Governments want traceability. Brands want transparency. Consumers want accountability.

Everything depends on proof. But the systems that were supposed to deliver it could not keep up.

That reality pushed industries across the globe toward a new operating standard, one built on molecular identity instead of declarations or audits. That transition advanced faster in 2025 than anyone expected, and it created a new type of demand: for technology that does not blink under pressure, for systems that do not depend on trust, and for infrastructure capable of verifying the world’s most critical materials.

That’s where SMX’s $111.5 million equity purchase agreement enters the picture. It’s not a financial footnote. It is the engine behind the next phase of global rollout.

A Significant Capital Injection

The agreement provides SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) with a $11.5 million promissory note and a discretionary equity line of up to $100 million. Importantly, SMX controls the timing, scale, and deployment of every drawdown. No obligations. No forced issuance. No penalties for not accessing capital. This structure mirrors SMX’s operating philosophy: precision, flexibility, and measurable execution.

The best part: This capital arrives at the exact moment SMX’s partnerships are no longer pilots. They’re becoming platforms.

Gold verification is moving from demonstration to commercial adoption. Critical minerals are entering an age where molecular identity will determine market access. Plastics passports are transitioning from policy goals to national systems. High-grade recycled materials are being authenticated at scale to serve industrial circularity. Each region – Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the United States – is building its own piece of a global system that requires the same type of technological backbone.

And now SMX has the capital engine to support them all at once.

On SMX Terms

The ability to draw capital only when needed means SMX can match investment with momentum. When a country advances a national circularity initiative, SMX can deploy resources. When industrial partners scale up recycled materials programs, SMX can expand capacity. When gold markets transition to authenticated bullion, SMX can strengthen the infrastructure behind it.

Every deployment reinforces the others. Gold supports minerals. Plastics support textiles. Recycling supports manufacturing. Compliance supports governance. The Proof Economy is not a category. It is a network, and SMX is building the connective tissue.

The equity purchase agreement ensures SMX can scale globally without compromising focus. It gives SMX the ability to meet rising demand, strengthen its operational base, and turn 2025’s momentum into 2026’s expansion arc.

SMX is stepping into a chapter where verification is no longer a service. It is a requirement. And now it has the capital engine to power that reality.

About SMX

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 ability of SMX to satisfy the conditions under the Equity Purchase Agreement, the Promissory Note and related agreements; 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, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; 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; 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.

Media Contact: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 / Global trade depends on the assumption that everyone follows the same rules. In reality, they don’t. Compliance frameworks differ by country. Recycling standards vary by region. Verification processes change by industry. A supply chain stretching across continents often operates inside systems that weren’t designed to work together. The result is friction, inconsistency, and significant inefficiency.

In 2025, this fragmentation became impossible to overlook. Gold markets needed unified verification that could withstand scrutiny from both traders and regulators. Plastics processors required recovery data compatible with national policy frameworks. Textile brands demanded authenticated input claims to satisfy consumer expectations and regulatory obligations. Critical mineral suppliers needed molecular identity capable of serving multiple jurisdictions at once. These weren’t isolated challenges. They were different expressions of the same structural problem. The world needed a unified proof standard.

SMX’s (NASDAQ:SMX) molecular identity platform created the foundation for that standard. It gives materials a unique signature that moves with them regardless of country or processing environment. But building a unified global architecture around this capability requires capital designed for systems, not isolated deployments.

This is why SMX’s $111.5 million equity purchase agreement with Target Capital 1, LLC has become such a defining development. The agreement includes a $11.5 million promissory note and discretionary access to up to $100 million in capital. SMX retains full control over timing, scale, and purpose. There are no required drawdowns and no operational restrictions. It’s capital built for global consistency.

SMX Will Draw On Its Own Terms

In other words, SMX does not need to issue shares until at least the first quarter of 2026. The initial tranche looks more than sufficient to fund near-term initiatives. This reinforces the discretionary structure and keeps SMX’s current operational momentum free from immediate capital activity.

This stability matters, because SMX’s 2025 momentum crossed industries that rarely evolve on the same timeline. European recycled materials programs advanced molecular authentication. Middle Eastern gold markets modernized verification. Asian circularity initiatives adopted plastics passports supported by identity systems that survive industrial recycling. U.S. compliance frameworks began shifting toward scientific validation. Each system moved independently, but all converged on the same expectation. Proof needed to be measurable, portable, and consistent.

The equity purchase agreement supports this convergence. With capital flexibility in place, SMX can build verification systems that unify standards across gold, minerals, plastics, textiles, agriculture, and regulated supply chains. National circularity programs and commercial deployments can progress in parallel. Industry frameworks that once operated separately can now be supported under the same global verification architecture.

Transformative Technology Matched With A Modern Treasury

The agreement also allows SMX to allocate part of the net proceeds to digital reserve assets. This strengthens a modern and resilient treasury strategy aligned with decentralized, data-driven verification models. It’s a structural reinforcement designed to support long-term system stability.

Unified verification won’t emerge from fragmented processes. It will emerge from systems capable of operating across borders with consistent integrity. The $111.5 million equity purchase agreement provides SMX with the capital foundation to accelerate that shift, while the timing provisions ensure it deploys this resource only when the next phase of global expansion calls for it.

SMX isn’t responding to fragmentation anymore. It’s building the architecture that resolves it.

About SMX

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 ability of SMX to satisfy the conditions under the Equity Purchase Agreement, the Promissory Note and related agreements; 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, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; 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; 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.

Media Contact: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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