GD Culture Announces up to US$100 Million Share Repurchase Program
Rhea-AI Summary
GD Culture (Nasdaq: GDC) announced a board-authorized share repurchase program to buy up to US$100 million of common stock over the next six months, ending August 17, 2026, subject to market conditions and applicable laws.
Repurchases may occur in the open market or via private transactions; timing and quantity will be at management's discretion and may consider the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, trading volume, price, working capital needs, and general market conditions.
Positive
- Board authorizes $100 million repurchase through Aug 17, 2026
- Repurchases may reduce share count and support EPS
- Flexible execution: open-market and privately negotiated transactions
Negative
- Repurchase uses up to $100 million of corporate liquidity
- Timing tied to bitcoin reference rate, adding market-dependence risk
- Management discretion may delay buybacks if working capital needed
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Sector peers show mixed moves, with SKLZ at -5.87%, MYPS at +3.6%, GAME at -1.91%, GMGI at -1.4%, and GDEV at +0.19%. Momentum scanner flagged GXAI (-16.2%), SNAL (+3.79%), and SKLZ (+6.8%), indicating no unified sector direction around this announcement.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 | Private placement financing | Negative | -5.1% | Closed $2.8M private placement selling 1,333,334 common shares at $2.10. |
| Sep 17 | Crypto acquisition value | Positive | +10.2% | Highlighted value of 7,500 Bitcoin acquisition implying $22.37 BTC per share. |
| Sep 16 | Pallas share exchange | Positive | -28.2% | Entered share exchange to acquire Pallas Capital and 7,500 Bitcoin with 39.2M shares. |
| Aug 27 | AI platform launch | Positive | -3.7% | Announced AI immersive reading platform launch targeted for Q4 2025 or early 2026. |
Recent major strategic and financing actions have produced both strong gains and sharp selloffs, showing inconsistent price responses to news.
Over the last six months, GD Culture reported several transformative events. A September 2025 share exchange to acquire Pallas Capital and its 7,500 Bitcoin led to a large negative reaction, while a follow-up value highlight on September 17, 2025 saw the stock rise. An October 28, 2025 private placement of 1,333,334 shares for roughly $2.8 million drew a modest decline. An August 27, 2025 announcement of an AI immersive reading platform was also followed by a small drop. Today’s buyback authorization comes after these dilutive and crypto-focused steps.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form S-3 shelf filed on January 23, 2026 allows GD Culture to offer up to $500,000,000 of various securities, including $100,000,000 of previously registered unsold securities. The filing references prior offerings, an equity line of up to $300,000,000, and highlights substantial legal and operational risks tied to PRC regulation, data security, capital controls, and the company’s current intention not to pay dividends.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement introduces a board-authorized share repurchase program of up to US$100 million over roughly six months, giving management flexibility to buy shares in open-market or private transactions. The company cites factors such as bitcoin pricing, its own share price, trading volume, and working capital needs in determining timing and size. In light of the recent S-3 shelf for up to $500,000,000 and prior financings, future updates on actual repurchase activity will be important to monitor.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GD Culture Group Limited (“GDC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GDC) today announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US
Under the share repurchase program, the Company may periodically repurchase its common stock through open market or privately negotiated transactions thereof in compliance with applicable securities laws and the Company’s insider trading policy. The number of common stocks to be repurchased and the timing of repurchases will be determined by management at its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, bitcoin price based on the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant, price, trading volume and general market conditions of the shares, along with the Company’s working capital requirements and general business conditions and applicable legal requirements. The Company’s board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustments to its terms and/or size.
About GD Culture Group Limited
GD Culture Group Limited (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GDC) is a Nevada company currently conducting business mainly through its subsidiaries, AI Catalysis Corp. (“AI Catalysis”) and Shanghai Xianzhui Technology Co., Ltd. The Company plans to enter into the livestreaming market with a focus on e-commerce through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, AI Catalysis, a Nevada corporation incorporated in May 2023. The Company’s main businesses include AI-driven digital human technology and live-streaming e-commerce business. For more information, please visit the Company's website at https://www.gdculturegroup.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.
For more information, please contact:
GD Culture Group Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@gdculturegroup.com
Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com
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