Empery Digital Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan and Expands Buyback to $200M Amid Activist Accumulation

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Empery Digital Inc. adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan with a 12.5% trigger in response to ATG Capital's rapid stock accumulation and simultaneously increased its share repurchase program by $50 million to a total of $200 million.

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• Shareholder Rights Plan Adopted

  The Board of Directors adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan, effective immediately and expiring on February 2, 2027. The plan triggers if any person or group acquires 12.5% or more of the outstanding common stock (20% for certain passive investors), allowing other holders to purchase shares at a 50% discount or for the company to exchange rights for common stock.

• Share Repurchase Program Expanded

  The existing share repurchase program was increased by $50 million, raising the total authorization to $200 million. As of February 2, 2026, the company had repurchased 14,264,933 shares for approximately $98.43 million at an average price of $6.90, leaving approximately $102 million available for future repurchases.

• Response to Activist Investor

  These actions are a direct response to ATG Capital Opportunities Fund LP's rapid accumulation of Empery Digital stock, which increased from an initial 5.6% stake on January 26, 2026, to over 10% by January 30, 2026. The rights plan aims to protect shareholders from an undervalued takeover, while the expanded buyback signals management's commitment to maximizing shareholder value.

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Empery Digital Inc. has implemented a limited-duration shareholder rights plan (often called a 'poison pill') with a 12.5% trigger (20% for passive investors) in direct response to the rapid stock accumulation by activist investor ATG Capital. This defensive measure aims to prevent any entity from gaining control without adequately compensating all shareholders. Concurrently, the company significantly increased its share repurchase program by $50 million, bringing the total authorization to $200 million. This substantial capital allocation, which now exceeds the company's current market capitalization, signals strong management confidence in the company's undervaluation and an aggressive strategy to return value to shareholders, potentially countering ATG Capital's influence. These actions follow a series of recent filings, including ATG Capital's disclosure of a 5.6% stake on January 26, 2026, and subsequent increases in ownership, indicating a strategic battle for control or influence.