The SEC’s declaration of effectiveness marks an important milestone in the proposed business combination. VerifyMe stockholders of record as of August 7, 2026 (the "Record Date"), will have the opportunity to approve the proposed business combination at VerifyMe’s 2026 annual meeting of its stockholders ("Annual Meeting") scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, via live webcast at the following internet web address www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/VRME2026. If the proposed business combination is approved, it is expected to close shortly thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Upon closing, the combined company will operate under the name "OpenWorld, Inc." and be listed and traded under the ticker symbol "OPNW."