Co-CEO & Chairman Ryan Lane Increases Stake in Empery Digital with $1.16M Open Market Purchases
EMPD sits 17% above its 52-week low of $4.035.
Summary
Co-CEO and Chairman Ryan M. Lane, along with Empery Asset Management, LP, reported significant open market purchases of Empery Digital Inc. common stock totaling approximately $1.16 million.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · EMPD
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Significant Insider Buying
Ryan M. Lane, Co-CEO and Chairman, along with Empery Asset Management, LP, purchased 253,751 shares in the open market between December 11-15, 2025.
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Substantial Investment
These purchases represent an aggregate investment of approximately $1.16 million.
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Increased Beneficial Ownership
Following these transactions, Ryan M. Lane beneficially owns 3,030,345 shares, representing 8.97% of the company's common stock.
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Reporting Person Update
The amendment also notes that Martin D. Hoe is no longer deemed a beneficial owner or Reporting Person.
Analysis · EMPD · Manufacturing
This Schedule 13D/A filing indicates strong conviction from a key insider. Ryan M. Lane, who serves as Co-CEO and Chairman of Empery Digital Inc. and is associated with Empery Asset Management, LP, has increased his beneficial ownership through recent open market purchases. The acquisition of approximately $1.16 million worth of shares suggests a positive outlook on the company's future prospects from a highly influential executive. Investors should note this substantial insider buying as a potential signal of undervaluation or anticipated positive developments.
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At the time of this filing, EMPD was trading at $4.74 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $179.2M. The 52-week trading range was $4.04 to $646.40. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.