SmartKem, Inc. (SMTK): debt financing — SmartKem issues $3.75M senior secured notes at 30% discount; settles prior noteholder disputes

the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Buyers senior secured promissory notes (the "Notes") in the aggregate original principal amount of $3,750,000

In furtherance thereof, the Company and its subsidiary, Smartkem Ltd, a corporation organized under English law (the "Assignor"), entered into an Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement (the "IP Assignment Agreement") with Smartkem IP LLC (the "Assignee"), pursuant to which the Assignor irrevocably conveyed, transferred, and assigned to the Assignee certain of the Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to certain patents, patent applications, and related intellectual property rights, together with all royalties, fees, income, and proceeds related thereto, and all claims and causes of action with respect thereto.

On March 18, 2026, SmartKem, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with certain accredited investors (the "Buyers"), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Buyers senior secured promissory notes (the "Notes") in the aggregate original principal amount of $3,750,000 for an aggregate purchase price of $2,625,000, reflecting an original issue discount of approximately 30%.

In connection with the Settlement Agreements, the Company and the Holders entered into Waiver and Termination Agreements (the "Waiver and Termination Agreements") with respect to the Prior Purchase Agreement.

Pursuant to the Settlement Agreements, the Company agreed to (i) repay each Holder the outstanding principal amount of its respective Prior Note in full within two (2) business days following the effective date of the Settlement Agreements, and (ii) pay to the Holders an aggregate cash settlement payment of $300,000 by wire transfer of immediately available funds.