# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001892492
**File Stem:** 0001493152-25-029226
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
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**Document Hash:** 401650b6a8156c259ca5df3af0f59dc1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001493152-25-029226.hdr.sgml**: 20251229

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-25-029226

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251228

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251229

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251229

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Eightco Holdings Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001892492
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6153]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 872755739
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41033
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251603407

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 101 LARRY HOLMES DR.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 313
- **CITY:** EASTON
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 18042
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 888-765-8933

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 101 LARRY HOLMES DR.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 313
- **CITY:** EASTON
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 18042

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Cryptyde, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20211105

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 28, 2025

**<u>EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.</u>**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-41033** | **87-2755739** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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| **101 Larry Holmes Drive**<br> **Suite 313**<br> **Easton, PA** | **18042** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **<u>(888) 765-8933</u>**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

**<u>Not Applicable</u>**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| **Common Stock, $0.001 par value** | **ORBS** | **The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On December 29, 2025, Eightco Holdings Inc. (the "***Company***") issued a press release (the "***Press Release***") announcing the Company's $125 million Share Buyback Program (as defined herein). A copy of the Press Release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "***Exchange Act***") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 8.01. Other Events.**

*<u>$125 Million Share Buyback Program</u>*

On December 28, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $125 million of its outstanding common stock (the "***Share Buyback Program***").

Repurchases under the Share Buyback Program may be made from time to time through open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or other transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The timing, volume and nature of any repurchases will be determined at the Company's discretion and will depend on market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The Share Buyback Program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and may be suspended, modified, or terminated at any time. The Company expects to fund any repurchases under the Share Buyback Program using available cash and cash generated from operations.

*<u>Forward-Looking Statements</u>*

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, intentions, and ability to repurchase shares of its common stock pursuant to the Share Buyback Program. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, among others, changes in market conditions, the trading price and volume of the Company's common stock, general economic and business conditions, the availability of cash and liquidity, and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) Exhibits.

<u>Exhibit No.</u> <u>Description</u> <br> 99.1 [Press Release, dated December 29, 2025](ex99-1.htm) <br> 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: December 29, 2025

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| **EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.** |
| */s/ Brett Vroman* |
| Brett Vroman |
| Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Eightco ($ORBS) Announces Share Buyback Program for up to $125 Million**

 

*Eightco holds over 10% of the current WLD supply in circulation*

 

*The Company is supported by a group of strategic and institutional investors including: BitMine (BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, Wedbush, Coinfund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Kraken, Pantera, GSR, Brevan Howard and more*

**EASTON, PA – December 29, 2025,** Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the authorization of a share buyback program for up to $125 million.

"Management and the Board believe that based on Eightco's current valuation and its pipeline for additional partnerships, the public stock is becoming an increasingly attractive investment," said Dan Ives, Chairman of Eightco. "This buyback program is a strong vote of confidence in Eightco's strategy, and we see this as an opportunity to create meaningful value for shareholders as we execute on our vision."

"The Board and management team's decision to authorize a share repurchase program sends a clear message about our confidence in Eightco's strategy, execution, and long-term opportunity," said Kevin O'Donnell, Chief Executive Officer of Eightco. "With disciplined capital allocation and a strong belief in the value and vision of the company, we are doubling down on our commitment to create meaningful, long-term value for shareholders as we continue to execute and scale."

Through strategic investments and partnerships, in addition to its Worldcoin treasury, Eightco is driving the development of a universal framework for digital identity and authentication. Infinity by ORBS is leading the advancement of AI-resistant enterprise authentication and will continue to develop new approaches to meet the evolving identity and verification challenges that come with scaled AI adoption.

**ABOUT EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.**

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is building the authentication and trust layer for the post-AGI world. Its mission centers on strategic pillars including consumer authentication, enterprise authentication, and gaming authentication. Through its pioneering digital asset strategies, including the first-of-its-kind Worldcoin treasury, and partnerships with leading technology innovators, Eightco is establishing a universal foundation for digital identity and Proof of Human (PoH) verification. Dan Ives serves as Chairman of Eightco, where he leads the company's mission to build the global authentication and trust layer in an AI world.

For additional details, follow on X:

<u>https://x.com/iamhuman_orbs</u>

<u>https://x.com/divestech</u>

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward looking. Words such as "plans," "expects," "will," "anticipates," "continue," "expand," "advance," "develop" "believes," "guidance," "target," "may," "remain," "project," "outlook," "intend," "estimate," "could," "should," and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: Eightco's ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq's continued listing requirements; unexpected costs, charges or expenses that reduce Eightco's capital resources; Eightco's inability to raise adequate capital to fund its business; Eightco's inability to innovate and attract users for Eightco's products; future legislation and rulemaking negatively impacting digital assets; and shifting public and governmental positions on digital asset mining activity. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause Eightco's actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements, see Eightco's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2025. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and Eightco undertakes no duty to update this information or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

SOURCE Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS)

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