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SmartKem, Inc. (SMTK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 4, 2026, the Compensation Committee of SmartKem, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) recommended, and

SmartKem, Inc. (SMTK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On August 30, 2026, SmartKem, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) accepted the voluntary resignation of Jonathan Warkins as the Chief Operating Officer of

SmartKem (SMTK) welcomed Ferrox's plan to accelerate the Tivani Project in South Africa, aiming for demonstration-scale production by Q4 2026. The project targets ilmenite (56% TiO2) and magnetite (62% Fe) concentrates. Ferrox will use toll-milling and on-site preparation to expedite production.

SmartKem Inc. (SMTK) stock surged 24.2% in pre-market trading to $4.59, driven by speculative buying ahead of a pending corporate disclosure. The company recently completed a 1-for-50 reverse stock split and is in an all-stock merger deal with Ferrox Critical Minerals, valued at $125 million. The broader market showed minimal movement, indicating the surge is company-specific.

Smartkem, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMTK) announced a 1-for-50 reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq's minimum price requirement. The split takes effect August 20, 2026, with trading on a split-adjusted basis starting August 21, 2026. The company also plans a business combination with Ferrox Critical Minerals, with relevant documents to be filed with the SEC.

Smartkem, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMTK) said it welcomed Allen Palmiere as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Ferrox Critical Materials, following Ferrox and Smartkem signing a definitive merger agreement. The deal remains subject to customary closing conditions, including shareholder approval and regulatory approvals.

SmartKem, Inc. (SMTK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE Smartkem, Inc. and Ferrox Critical Minerals to Combine in All-Stock Merger Valuing Ferrox at $125 Million Combination extends Smartkem's materials platform beyond electronic materials and into critical minerals creating a fully integrate electronics com

SmartKem, Inc. (SMTK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. EX-4.1 2 tm2621383d1_ex4-1.htm EXHIBIT 4.1 Exhibit 4.1 FERROX CRITICAL MINERALS CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE Original Issuance Date: July 27, 2026 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Ferrox Critical Minerals , a a British Virgin Islands (“ BVI ”) company (the “ Company ”), promises to pay to the

SmartKem, Inc. (SMTK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. false 0001817760 0001817760 2026-07-16 2026-07-16 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report

SmartKem, Inc. (SMTK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. EX-4.1 2 tm2618924d2_ex4-1.htm EXHIBIT 4.1 Exhibit 4.1 FERROX CRITICAL MINERALS CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE Original Issuance Date: June 22, 2026 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Ferrox Critical Minerals , a a British Virgin Islands (“ BVI ”) company (the “ Company ”), promises to pay to the