DTST Transforms: $40M Divestiture, Record Profit, 72% Share Reduction, Debt-Free for M&A

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Data Storage Corp reported record fiscal year 2025 net income of $19.2 million, driven by a $40 million divestiture, which also enabled a $29.3 million tender offer reducing shares by 72% and left the company debt-free with over $10 million in cash for future M&A.

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• Record Fiscal Year 2025 Net Income

  The company reported a record net income of $19.2 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, primarily attributable to the CloudFirst divestiture.

• Completed $40 Million CloudFirst Divestiture

  Data Storage Corp completed the divestiture of its CloudFirst business, generating approximately $31.6 million in net proceeds and a $20.1 million net gain on discontinued operations.

• Significant Shareholder Capital Return

  The company returned $29.3 million to shareholders through a tender offer at $5.20 per share, which reduced shares outstanding by approximately 72% of the total shares outstanding as of December 8, 2025.

• Strengthened Financial Position

  Data Storage Corp exited 2025 debt-free with over $10 million in cash, providing significant financial flexibility for future initiatives.

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This 8-K details a complete financial and strategic overhaul for Data Storage Corporation, following the news report earlier today. The company's $40 million CloudFirst divestiture generated substantial proceeds, leading to a record $19.2 million net income for fiscal year 2025. A significant portion of these proceeds, $29.3 million, was returned to shareholders through a tender offer that reduced outstanding shares by approximately 72%. This strategic move has left the company debt-free with over $10 million in cash, providing a strong capital base for its new focus on accretive mergers and acquisitions in high-growth technology sectors like AI infrastructure and cybersecurity. This filing signals a fundamental repositioning of the company, offering a clean balance sheet and a clear growth strategy.