Creatd, Inc. has implemented a 1:20 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective February 24, 2026, as part of its strategy to uplist to a national securities exchange. The company, which trades on the OTCQB under the symbol CRTD, announced the reverse split was necessary to meet national exchange listing requirements, including minimum bid price thresholds.
The reverse stock split will proportionally increase the per-share trading price of Creatd's common stock while maintaining each shareholder's relative ownership interest, except for adjustments related to fractional shares. For every twenty shares of issued and outstanding common stock, shareholders will receive one share of common stock. No fractional shares will be issued, and shareholders who would otherwise be entitled to receive fractional shares will have their holdings rounded according to applicable procedures.
This corporate action was approved by both the Company's Board of Directors and Shareholders and will be implemented through FINRA's corporate action process. Importantly, no financing will accompany the reverse stock split, meaning the company is not raising additional capital through this transaction. The company's transfer agent, Pacific Stock Transfer, will administer the reverse stock split, and shareholders holding shares in brokerage accounts or in book-entry form will not need to take any action as the adjustment will be automatically reflected in their accounts.
For an interim period of 20 business days beginning February 24, 2026 and ending March 24, 2026, the stock will trade under the symbol $CRTDD before resuming trading under the original $CRTD symbol. This temporary symbol change is standard procedure for reverse stock splits to help identify the adjusted shares during the transition period.
The importance of this move lies in Creatd's strategic goal to uplist from the OTCQB to a national exchange such as the NASDAQ or NYSE. National exchanges have stricter listing requirements, including minimum share price thresholds that many OTC-traded companies struggle to meet. By increasing its share price through the reverse split, Creatd positions itself to potentially qualify for listing on a major exchange, which could provide greater market visibility, increased trading liquidity, and access to a broader investor base.
For shareholders, the reverse split maintains their proportional ownership in the company while potentially opening doors to enhanced market opportunities if the uplisting succeeds. However, investors should note that the company's forward-looking statements caution that there can be no assurance that Creatd will successfully uplist to a national securities exchange, as market conditions and other factors could impact this outcome. The latest news and updates relating to $CRTD are available in the company's newsroom at https://tinyurl.com/crtdnewsroom.
