On February 14, 2024, Jerald Hammann filed an exempt solicitation statement urging shareholders concerned about its investment in Smith Micro Software, Inc. to collaborate to increase the effectiveness of their actions. Jerald Hammann stated that individual shareholders often lack the voting power to effect meaningful change at shareholder meetings. Jerald Hammann added that however, through collaboration, the opportunity exists for shareholders to discuss their investment objectives and assert a proactive posture in addressing board nominations and corporate governance proposals.

Jerald Hammann also stated that in support of this proactive posture, in a letter to Smith Micro dated February 5, 2024, Jerald Hammann volunteered to join the Board of Directors of the Company.