Creatd Implements 1:20 Reverse Stock Split to Pursue National Exchange Listing

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 national exchange listing requirements. The company announced that the reverse split was approved by both its Board of Directors and shareholders and will be administered through FINRA's corporate action process. This corporate action is specifically designed to increase the per-share trading price to meet minimum bid price thresholds required for listing on national exchanges, without any accompanying financing.

The reverse stock split will proportionally increase the trading price of Creatd's common stock 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 be entitled to 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.

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 on a 1-for-20 basis. For an interim period of 20 business days ending March 24, 2026, the stock will trade under the symbol $CRTDD before resuming trading under its original symbol $CRTD. The company emphasized that this reverse split represents a critical step in its uplisting strategy, though it cautioned that there can be no assurance that the company will successfully uplist to a national securities exchange, as noted in its forward-looking statements.

The importance of this announcement lies in its implications for Creatd's market positioning and investor accessibility. By pursuing uplisting to a national exchange, the company aims to enhance its visibility, potentially attract institutional investors, and improve liquidity for its shareholders. The reverse stock split mechanism addresses the practical requirement of meeting minimum share price thresholds that often serve as barriers to entry for national exchanges. This strategic move positions Creatd to potentially access broader capital markets while maintaining shareholder equity through proportional adjustment of share counts and prices.

For additional information about the company, investors can visit www.creatd.com, and the latest news and updates relating to $CRTD are available in the company's newsroom at https://tinyurl.com/crtdnewsroom. The announcement originally appeared through PRISM Media Wire's distribution channels, including their presence on Newsramp at https://newsramp.com/newswire/prism.