Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) announced two strategic corporate updates on May 14, 2026, that signal its commitment to regaining control of its core asset and advancing its broader restructuring and uplisting goals. The company’s board of directors and the requisite shareholders of Vocal, Inc. have approved an equity realignment and repurchase initiative designed to increase Creatd’s ownership in Vocal from approximately 20% to 51% on a post-transaction basis. Additionally, Creatd updated the record date for its annual shareholder meeting to May 26, 2026, with the virtual meeting now scheduled for June 25, 2026.
The Vocal equity realignment involves the repurchase of certain Vocal common shares and Series A Preferred equity interests from current and former stakeholders, at a valuation based on Vocal’s previously established independent 409A valuation. This move follows Creatd’s completed sale of Fly Flyte, Inc. and is a key step in the company’s broader corporate reorganization, SEC re-registration process, and planned uplisting to a national exchange. As Jeremy Frommer, Chairman and CEO of Creatd, stated, “We believe establishing majority ownership of Vocal is an important strategic step for Creatd as we continue advancing our uplisting objectives and broader restructuring initiatives. Vocal has always been foundational to the Company.”
Vocal is a creator-focused platform that supports digital publishing, storytelling, audience development, and monetization, reaching approximately 30 million monthly unique visitors and supporting nearly 10,000 premium creators. The platform is also within several months of launching Vocal 3.0, a major evolution built around AI-enabled infrastructure, enhanced creator tools, improved content distribution, and expanded monetization capabilities. According to Creatd, these advancements are expected to allow Vocal to scale beyond its existing audience and strengthen its role as a core technology, media, and brand-services asset.
The agency and brand-services side of Vocal has also expanded significantly. By integrating human editorial judgment, AI-enabled processes, audience data, and content infrastructure, Vocal works with brands seeking authentic connections with product-relevant audiences. This operating relationship also gives Creatd a practical way to evaluate companies for potential M&A, creating a natural positive-selection process. Frommer noted, “Vocal has evolved into more than a publishing platform. It has become a combined creator, media, technology, and brand-services asset. Vocal is also becoming the tip of the spear through which Creatd identifies, acquires, and integrates advanced processes, technology relationships, and AI-enabled development capabilities.”
The annual shareholder meeting update comes as Creatd continues completing steps associated with its SEC re-registration process, audited financial statements, and corporate reorganization. The company recently completed its 2025 audit and submitted an amended draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the SEC, marking a milestone in its planned uplisting. The meeting will address proposals related to strategic initiatives, governance matters, and future direction. Creatd invites shareholders, peers, and employees to join its community discussion in the Company’s Investor Slack channel. The latest news and updates are available in the company’s newsroom at https://tinyurl.com/crtdnewsroom.
