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Get filing alertsVerifyMe amends merger agreement to expand share count calculation for Open World deal
Filed June 9, 2026 · Period ending June 4, 2026 · ~1 min read
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VerifyMe and Open World executed a second amendment to their merger agreement on June 4, 2026, revising how fully diluted shares are calculated. The new definition now includes Open World shares issuable under existing equity agreements, which directly impacts deal valuation and post-merger ownership percentages.
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The amendment modifies the 'Fully Diluted Company Shares' definition to capture additional Open World equity interests that were previously excluded, potentially diluting VerifyMe shareholders' stake in the combined entity or altering the exchange ratio.
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This is the second amendment to the merger agreement, suggesting ongoing negotiations and potential uncertainty around final deal terms. Full details are incorporated by reference from the S-4/A filed June 8, 2026.
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Summary
VerifyMe disclosed a second amendment to its pending merger with Open World, Ltd., executed on June 4, 2026. The key change expands the definition of 'fully diluted shares' to include Open World ordinary shares issuable under existing equity agreements.
This technical adjustment has material implications: it increases the share count used to calculate the merger exchange ratio, which could dilute VerifyMe shareholders' ownership in the combined company or alter the relative valuation of the two entities. Retail investors should understand that amendments to merger agreements—especially those affecting share calculations—can materially change deal economics.
The fact this is the second amendment suggests the parties are still negotiating terms, which introduces execution risk. Watch for the proxy statement or S-4 filing that will detail the revised exchange ratio and provide updated pro forma ownership percentages. Compare those figures to the original merger announcement to quantify the impact of this amendment on your potential stake in the combined entity.
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Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Second Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 4, 2026, by and among VerifyMe, Inc., VRME Subsidiary Corp., and Open World, Ltd.
VerifyMe executed a second amendment to its merger agreement with Open World, Ltd. on June 4, 2026. This indicates the parties are modifying the terms of their previously announced merger transaction. The specific changes are not disclosed in this 8-K but are incorporated by reference from the S-4/A registration statement filed June 8, 2026.
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