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OpenWorld, Inc. (OPNW) Chief Accounting Officer Gerard Hernandez disclosed a 5.1% stake in the company's common stock, acquired through share conversions from a recent merger and exercisable options. Hernandez stated he has no immediate plans for changes at OpenWorld, Inc. and may discuss potential ideas with the board. His holdings are primarily through GM Consulting Group Inc. and LB2 Capital Partners LLC, as well as stock options from the company's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.

OpenWorld (OPNW) signed a non-binding term sheet with BeyondAI for a potential $130M IP-backed tokenization deal, pending definitive agreements and conditions. The transaction would involve tokens backed by BeyondAI's IP, but there is no guarantee of completion.

OpenWorld, Inc. (OPNW) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Regulation FD Disclosure. Exhibit 99.1 OpenWorld Announces Term Sheet for Up to $130 Million IP-Backed Transaction with BeyondAI OpenWorld’s platform would structure transaction backed by eligible patents and software rights for BeyondAI. LAS VEGAS, October 7, 2026 – OpenWorld, Inc. (“OpenWorld”) (NASDAQ:

OpenWorld, Inc. completed its merger with VerifyMe, Inc. on October 1, listing on Nasdaq under the ticker OPNW. The combined company, led by digital-assets veteran Matthew Shaw, will focus on tokenizing real-world assets and operating-business cash flows. Former VerifyMe CEO Adam Stedham sees the merger as a way to create shareholder value. OpenWorld plans to list on Figure OPEN, a blockchain-based trading platform, by November 2026.

OpenWorld, a company focused on asset tokenization, completed its business combination with VerifyMe (VRME). OpenWorld plans to list on Figure OPEN, a blockchain-based trading platform, by November 2026. Latham & Watkins LLP advised on the transaction.

VerifyMe CEO Matthew Shaw acquired 4.99M shares, including 685,923 directly and 4.3M through entities he controls. Shares were received in exchange for OpenWorld, Ltd. shares in a merger, with OpenWorld, Inc.'s stock at $8.98 on the effective date.

VerifyMe has appointed Russel Harold McMeekin as its global corporate president, according to an SEC Form 3 filing. McMeekin reported no beneficial ownership of securities. The filing was signed on October 2, 2026, and pertains to an event dated September 30, 2026.

VerifyMe, Inc. (to be renamed OpenWorld, Inc. on October 1, 2026) reported that Adam H. Stedham owns 83,361 common shares, or 0.6%, as of September 30, 2026. Stedham, President of Precision Logistics, had sole voting and dispositive power. His ownership includes 2,860 vested RSUs, with 55,000 RSUs vesting into shares and 18,590 shares withheld for taxes at $8.14 per share. The figures reflect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split.

VerifyMe (VRME) completed a merger, rebranding to OpenWorld, and governance overhaul. The company issued warrants, terminated a loan, and declared a $1.50 per share dividend. Leadership changes and legal reforms were implemented, with Vinyl Equity appointed as the new transfer agent.

VerifyMe completed its merger with OpenWorld, Inc., now trading as OPNW. The company paid a $1.50 special dividend on October 2, representing 17% of the last price. The stock had a 1-for-10 reverse split and a thin float, raising short-squeeze potential. The company faces funding challenges and must repeat a vote on Blockchain Common Stock.