SMX Security Matters PLC Extends Capital Runway to 2028 with $250 Million Equity Line of Credit Amendment
SMX Security Matters PLC (NASDAQ: SMX), a Dublin‑based developer of security software for brand protection, authentication, and track‑and‑trace solutions, announced on 9 February 2026 that it has increased its equity line of credit (ELOC) to $250 million and extended the credit’s maturity to 2028.
Key Details of the Amendment
- Capital Commitment: The amendment raises the total available capital to $250 million.
- Runway Extension: The new credit terms provide SMX with more than 22 months of operational headroom, effectively extending the company’s capital runway beyond the end of 2027.
- Operational Impact: Management notes that the increased runway “provides the company with more than twenty months of operational headroom,” allowing for clearer execution and steadier decision‑making without immediate financial constraints.
Strategic Context
The expansion of the ELOC is positioned to support SMX’s planned platform deployment and product development initiatives. By securing a multi‑year capital framework, the company aims to eliminate short‑term financing constraints that could impede the scaling of its anti‑counterfeiting technologies.
Market Information
- Stock Exchange: Nasdaq (listed on NYSE Arca).
- Currency: USD.
- Close Price (5 Feb 2026): $15.83.
- 52‑Week Range: $1.04 – $1,155.43 (as of 13 Feb 2025).
- Market Capitalization: $137.73 million.
Company Profile
SMX Security Matters PLC specializes in security software that protects brands, authenticates products, and tracks items through the supply chain. The company serves a global customer base and is headquartered in Dublin 4, Ireland. Further information is available on its website at www.smx.tech .
Sources
- Finanznachrichten.de (6 Feb 2026 & 9 Feb 2026).
- CEO.ca (9 Feb 2026).
- Marketscreener.com (6 Feb 2026).
- StreetInsider.com (6 Feb 2026).
- Benzinga.com (6 Feb 2026).
- Investing.com (6 Feb 2026).
- Feedburner (6 Feb 2026).
