VerifyMe, Inc.: reports completion of merger and change in control

What happened VerifyMe, Inc. filed an 8-K on Oct 2, 2026 reporting completion of an acquisition or disposition of assets under Item 2.01 and reporting a change in control under Item 5.01. The filing states, in Item 2.01, "The disclosure set forth in the 'Introductory Note' above is incorporated into this" and, in Item 5.01, "The information set forth in the 'Introductory Note' above regarding the Merger and the information set forth in".

Key details

• Filing date: Oct 2, 2026; Accession number: 0001214659-26-012449.
• Item 2.01: completion of acquisition or disposition of assets; references an "Introductory Note" incorporated into the disclosure.
• Item 5.01: changes in control of registrant; references the "Introductory Note" regarding the Merger.
• The filing uses the term "Merger" in the Introductory Note referenced by both Item 2.01 and Item 5.01.

Why it may matter Item 2.01 covers completion of an acquisition or disposition of assets, and Item 5.01 covers changes in control of the registrant. The 8-K incorporates an Introductory Note that discusses the Merger. This filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.