Outbrain Completes Change of Corporate Name to Teads

Rhea-AI Summary

Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ: OB) has completed its corporate rebranding to Teads Holding Co. following the acquisition of Teads in February 2025. The company will begin trading under the new ticker symbol "TEAD" on Nasdaq effective June 10, 2025. The rebranding represents a significant milestone in combining both companies' strengths in performance and branding into an end-to-end platform for advertisers on the premium open internet. CEO David Kostman emphasized that Teads has emerged as one of the largest platforms in its space. The name change will not affect current stockholders, contracts, or operations, and shareholders are not required to take any action. Additional information is available in the company's Form 8-K filing with the SEC.

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• The merger creates one of the largest platforms on the premium open internet
• Integration of complementary strengths in performance and branding capabilities
• No operational disruption or shareholder action required for the transition

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Combined Company to Operate as Teads and Trade on Nasdaq under the New Ticker “TEAD”

NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ: OB), which is operating under the new Teads brand following Outbrain’s acquisition of Teads in February 2025, announced today that the combined company has completed its corporate renaming from “Outbrain Inc.” to “Teads Holding Co.” The combined company will begin trading under the new ticker symbol “TEAD” on the Nasdaq effective June 10, 2025.

“The name change is an important milestone to complete the combined company’s rebrand,” said David Kostman, Teads CEO. “Teads is now one of the largest platforms on the premium open internet, combining the legacy companies’ strengths in performance and branding into an end-to-end platform focused on measurable outcomes for advertisers,” added Kostman.

The change will not impact current stockholders, contracts, or operations. No action is required by shareholders in connection with the name change.

Additional details can be found in the company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC today.

About Teads
Teads is the omnichannel outcomes platform for the open internet, driving full-funnel results for marketers across premium media. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes for branding and performance objectives, the combined company ensures value is driven with every media dollar by leveraging predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and context-driven addressability and measurement. One of the most scaled advertising platforms on the open internet, Teads is directly partnered with more than 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers globally. The company is headquartered in New York, with a global team of nearly 1,800 people in 36 countries.

To learn more, visit www.teads.com

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FAQ

When will Outbrain (OB) start trading as Teads (TEAD) on Nasdaq?

Teads will begin trading under the new ticker symbol TEAD on Nasdaq effective June 10, 2025.

When did Outbrain acquire Teads?

Outbrain acquired Teads in February 2025.

Do Outbrain shareholders need to take any action due to the name change to Teads?

No action is required by shareholders in connection with the name change.

Who is the CEO of the newly renamed Teads company?

David Kostman serves as the CEO of Teads.

What impact will the Outbrain to Teads name change have on existing contracts and operations?

The name change will not impact current stockholders, contracts, or operations.