Empery Digital Has Repurchased Over 16.7 Million Shares

Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) (the “Company” or “Empery Digital”) today announced an update on its previously authorized share repurchase program.

As of February 13, 2026, the Company has repurchased 16,701,876 shares of its common stock under its $200 million share repurchase program, at an average purchase price per share of $6.49, including all fees and commissions. Following these repurchases, the current number of shares outstanding is 34,718,359, after giving effect to the potential exercise of 870,240 pre-funded warrants.

Management remains committed to maximizing per-share value and closing the NAV gap through opportunistic share repurchases at prices below NAV. The Company has adequate cash to execute share repurchases and maintain appropriate leverage ratios. Management intends to leverage existing cash balances and reduce its bitcoin holdings as needed to fund future share repurchases and potentially repay additional portions of outstanding borrowings.

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About Empery Digital Inc.

Built on Principles, Powered by Bitcoin

Empery Digital empowers progress by unlocking the transformative potential of digital asset management through blockchain. The Company employs a bitcoin treasury strategy focused on aggregating bitcoin and maximizing bitcoin per share while working to build a future where blockchain is the foundation of growth through transparency, efficiency, and accountability. As a company they apply themselves relentlessly by making disciplined decisions that drive long-term value for shareholders. For them, Bitcoin is not just another crypto format and blockchain isn’t just another tool, they’re fundamental drivers of progress.

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