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8-K filed January 12, 2026, 6:59 PM ET ticker DRCT CIK 0001880613
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Direct Digital Holdings announces 55-to-1 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance

Direct Digital Holdings, Inc.

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Direct Digital Holdings, Inc.: Filing of Certificate of Amendment to effect a 55-to-1 reverse stock split of Series A and Series B common stock (effective 2026-01-12).

On January 9, 2026, Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (the “ Company ”) filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “ Amendment ”) to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 55-to-1 reverse stock split (the “ Reverse Stock Split ”) of the Company’s shares of Series A common stock, $0.001 par value and Series B common stock, $0.001 par value.

SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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On January 9, 2026, Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (the “ Company ”) filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “ Amendment ”) to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 55-to-1 reverse stock split (the “ Reverse Stock Split ”) of the Company’s shares of Series A common stock, $0.001 par value and Series B common stock, $0.001 par value.

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On January 9, 2026, Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (the “ Company ”) filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “ Amendment ”) to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 55-to-1 reverse stock split (the “ Reverse Stock Split ”) of the Company’s shares of Series A common stock, $0.001 par value and Series B common stock, $0.001 par value.

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On January 9, 2026, Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (the “ Company ”) filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “ Amendment ”) to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 55-to-1 reverse stock split (the “ Reverse Stock Split ”) of the Company’s shares of Series A common stock, $0.001 par value and Series B common stock, $0.001 par value.

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