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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-008020"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DMRC"
cik: "0001438231"
company_name: "Digimarc CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T13:11:52.242924+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Digimarc proposes holding company reorganization; shares to exchange 1:1 for new parent stock

## Summary
- Board recommends holding company structure; shareholder vote at 2026 annual meeting.
- Each Digimarc share will convert into one share of new parent Deschutes Parent (to be renamed Digimarc Corp).
- Existing Digimarc will become a wholly owned subsidiary and convert to an Oregon LLC.
- Holdings will assume Digimarc's equity incentive plans and all outstanding awards.
- Reorganization subject to shareholder approval, Nasdaq listing as substitution event, and other conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-008020
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DMRC
- cik: 0001438231
- company_name: Digimarc CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1438231/000143774926008020/0001437749-26-008020-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1438231/000143774926008020/dmrc20260311_8k.htm

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