Digimarc Board Recommends Holding Company Structure for Shareholder Vote

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Digimarc's Board has approved and will recommend to shareholders a plan to reorganize into a holding company structure, with existing shares converting 1-for-1 into shares of the new parent company.

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• Proposed Holding Company Structure

  The Board of Directors has adopted an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization to form a holding company structure, with Deschutes Parent, Inc. (to be renamed Digimarc Corporation) becoming the new parent company.

• Share Exchange

  Each outstanding share of current Digimarc common stock will be converted into one share of the new holding company's common stock, maintaining existing ownership percentages.

• Shareholder Approval Required

  The reorganization is subject to approval by Digimarc shareholders at the upcoming 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting, along with regulatory consents and Nasdaq listing approval.

• Continuity of Operations

  The current Digimarc Corporation will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the new holding company, and existing management and stock incentive plans will continue under the new structure.

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Digimarc's Board of Directors has approved and will recommend a plan to reorganize into a holding company structure. This is a significant corporate restructuring that, if approved by shareholders, will result in Digimarc Corporation becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of a new parent company. While this is a structural change and not a direct operational or financial event, it provides the company with greater flexibility for future strategic initiatives. Investors should monitor the shareholder vote and any further details regarding the strategic rationale behind this reorganization.