Delaware Court Finds Empery Digital Board Breached Fiduciary Duties; ATG Slate to Stand for Election
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Summary
Delaware court rules Empery Digital's board breached fiduciary duties in rejecting ATG Capital's director nominations; ATG's four nominees will stand for election at the October 14 annual meeting.
Key Events · Corporate Governance and Compliance · EMPD
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Delaware Court Rules Board Breached Fiduciary Duties
On August 28, 2026, the Delaware Court of Chancery held that Empery Digital's board breached its fiduciary duties in rejecting ATG Capital's nomination notice, calling the rejection 'inequitable.'
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ATG Nominees to Stand for Election
The Court ruled ATG Capital's nomination notice valid, ensuring its four nominees — James C. Elbaor, Gabriel D. Gliksberg, Meredith S. Kirshenbaum, and Aaron T. Morris — will appear on the ballot at the October 14 annual meeting.
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Activist Slate Narrowed from Nine to Four
ATG Capital streamlined its slate from nine candidates to four, citing the company's expansion beyond its digital asset treasury strategy and a focus on independent oversight without disrupting operations.
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Proxy Fight Costs Reach $22.5 Million
Empery estimates it will spend approximately $22.5 million on the proxy contest, with roughly $20.5 million already spent, according to the company's definitive proxy statement dated September 3, 2026.
Analysis · EMPD · Crypto Assets
A Delaware Court of Chancery ruling that Empery Digital's board breached its fiduciary duties by rejecting ATG Capital's nomination notice validates the activist's campaign and forces a contested election at the October 14 annual meeting. ATG Capital, which owns approximately 16% of outstanding shares, has narrowed its slate from nine to four nominees, signaling a more focused governance challenge. The ruling comes amid a proxy fight that has already cost the company an estimated $22.5 million, with shares trading at $3.03 — down nearly 70% from the July 2025 recapitalization price of $10.00. This legal defeat for the incumbent board materially strengthens the activist's position and increases the likelihood of board change.
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