Creatd, Inc. has implemented a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective February 24, 2026, as part of its strategy to meet listing requirements for a national securities exchange. The company announced the corporate action, which was approved by both shareholders and the board of directors, noting that no financing will accompany the reverse split.
The reverse split is specifically designed to address minimum bid price thresholds required by national exchanges. Beginning at market open on February 24, 2026, Creatd's common stock will continue trading on the OTCQB with the number of issued and outstanding shares reduced proportionally. For a 20-business-day interim period ending March 24, 2026, the stock will trade under the symbol $CRTDD before resuming trading under its original symbol $CRTD.
This corporate action represents a significant step in Creatd's uplisting strategy, which could potentially provide the company with greater market visibility, improved liquidity, and access to a broader investor base. The move from the OTCQB to a national exchange typically signals a company's maturation and commitment to enhanced regulatory compliance and transparency standards.
The reverse stock split will proportionally increase the per-share trading price while maintaining each shareholder's relative ownership interest, except for adjustments related to fractional shares. No fractional shares will be issued, with shareholders who would otherwise receive fractional shares having their holdings rounded according to applicable procedures. Shareholders holding shares in brokerage accounts or book-entry form will not need to take any action, as the adjustment will be automatically reflected in their accounts through the company's transfer agent, Pacific Stock Transfer.
The importance of this development extends beyond the immediate mechanical adjustment of share structure. For investors, a successful uplisting could mean improved trading efficiency, potentially tighter bid-ask spreads, and inclusion in institutional portfolios that have restrictions against investing in over-the-counter securities. For the broader market, it represents another company seeking to meet the higher standards of national exchanges, which could contribute to increased confidence in the company's governance and financial reporting practices.
While the company has stated that the reverse split is necessary to meet exchange requirements, it has also included forward-looking statements cautioning that there can be no assurance the company will successfully uplist to a national securities exchange. These statements reference the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and note various risk factors that could affect outcomes.
Investors seeking additional information can find updates relating to $CRTD in the company's newsroom at https://tinyurl.com/crtdnewsroom. The announcement was distributed through PRISM MediaWire, which maintains a presence at https://newsramp.com/newswire/prism.
