Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) regains SEC status with $8.4M in current assets
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Creatd, Inc. reports that it has regained full SEC reporting status after its Form S-1 became effective on August 11, 2026 and it filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 on August 13, 2026. This is the company’s first periodic report since the third quarter of 2023.
The filing highlights a substantially rebuilt balance sheet. Total current assets increased to $8.4 million as of June 30, 2026 from approximately $750,000 at the end of 2025, driven largely by the sale of Flyte. Proceeds from that sale are reflected as $4.5 million of marketable securities and $3.4 million of notes receivable. Working capital improved to a positive $1.1 million from a negative $6.8 million, an improvement of nearly $8 million, moving Creatd from a deficit to a positive liquidity position and supporting its stated aim of pursuing a national exchange listing.
Positive
- Total current assets rose to $8.4 million from approximately $750,000, reflecting a major strengthening of Creatd’s short-term financial resources.
- Working capital shifted to a positive $1.1 million from a negative $6.8 million, an improvement of nearly $8 million and a move out of a deficit position.
- The company regained SEC reporting status after its Form S-1 became effective and filing its first Form 10-Q since 2023, restoring current reporting.
- Proceeds from the Flyte sale produced $4.5 million of marketable securities and $3.4 million of notes receivable, placing Creatd in a more liquid balance-sheet position.
Negative
- None.
Filing Explained
This Form 8-K furnishes, rather than files under Section 18, the company’s August 14 press release about its restored SEC reporting status and June 30 financial report; the disclosure is therefore not treated as filed for that liability provision.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total current assets: $8.4 million
Total current assets prior period: approximately $750,000
Marketable securities: $4.5 million
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8 metrics
Total current assets
$8.4 million
As of June 30, 2026; up from approximately $750,000 at end of 2025
Total current assets prior period
approximately $750,000
At the end of 2025, before the reported increase to $8.4 million
Marketable securities
$4.5 million
Proceeds from Flyte sale held as marketable securities as of June 30, 2026
Marketable securities prior period
approximately $252,000
Balance at end of 2025 before rise to $4.5 million
Notes receivable
$3.4 million
Notes receivable from Flyte proceeds; did not exist in 2025
Working capital current
$1.1 million
Positive working capital as of June 30, 2026
Working capital prior
negative $6.8 million
Working capital at end of 2025 before improvement
Working capital improvement
nearly $8 million
Change from negative $6.8 million to positive $1.1 million
Key Terms
working capital, marketable securities, non-current assets, registration statement on Form S-1, +2 more
6 terms
working capital financial
"the Company's working capital swung to positive $1.1 million"
Working capital is the money a business has available to cover its daily expenses, like paying bills and buying supplies. It’s like the cash in your wallet that helps you handle everyday costs; having enough ensures the business can operate smoothly without running into money shortages.
marketable securities financial
"They include $4.5 million of marketable securities, up from approximately $252,000"
Marketable securities are financial assets — such as publicly traded stocks, bonds, and short-term government bills — that a company can quickly sell for cash at a known price. Investors watch them because they show how much ready cash a company can access without selling core operations, like keeping money in a highly liquid savings account versus being tied up in a house, and they affect short-term risk, financial flexibility, and balance-sheet strength.
non-current assets financial
"Creatd had carried Flyte in its non-current assets while it owned the business"
registration statement on Form S-1 regulatory
"its registration statement on Form S-1 became effective"
A registration statement on Form S-1 is a detailed filing a company submits to the U.S. securities regulator to register new shares for public sale; it includes a plain-language prospectus, financial statements, business description and risk factors. For investors it matters because it provides the official, comprehensive blueprint of the offering — like an owner’s manual — allowing buyers to assess risks, inspect financial health and compare valuation before deciding to invest.
Form 10-Q regulatory
"filed its second quarter 2026 financial statements on Form 10-Q"
A Form 10-Q is a detailed report that publicly traded companies are required to file with regulators three times a year, providing an update on their financial health and business activities. It is important for investors because it offers timely insights into a company's performance, helping them make informed decisions about buying or selling stocks. Think of it as a regular check-up report that shows how well a company is doing.
Form 15 regulatory
"Creatd withdrew from SEC registration in the third quarter of 2023, filing a Form 15"
A Form 15 is a short filing a public company uses with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to stop or pause its routine public reporting requirements when it meets certain legal thresholds (such as a low number of public shareholders) or other qualifying conditions. Investors should care because filing one typically means less public financial information and lower trading liquidity—similar to a shop taking down its public notice board, making it harder to track performance and buy or sell shares.
FAQ
What did Creatd, Inc. (CRTD) announce about its SEC reporting status?
Creatd announced it regained SEC reporting status as of August 11, 2026, when its Form S-1 became effective. It then filed its Form 10-Q for Q2 2026 on August 13, 2026, its first periodic report since Q3 2023.
How did Creatd’s (CRTD) total current assets change by June 30, 2026?
Total current assets increased to $8.4 million as of June 30, 2026, from approximately $750,000 at the end of 2025. Management attributes this rise largely to proceeds from the sale of Flyte now classified as current assets.
What balance sheet items from the Flyte sale did Creatd (CRTD) highlight?
Creatd reported Flyte sale proceeds as $4.5 million of marketable securities and $3.4 million of notes receivable. These items did not exist or were much smaller in 2025 and contribute to a more liquid balance-sheet position.
How did Creatd’s (CRTD) working capital position change in 2026?
Working capital improved to a positive $1.1 million as of June 30, 2026, from a negative $6.8 million at the end of 2025. The company describes this as an improvement of nearly $8 million, moving from deficit to positive working capital.
What are Creatd’s (CRTD) plans after regaining SEC compliance?
Management states Creatd is now current in its SEC reporting and is preparing the final steps toward an application to list on a national exchange, supported by a rebuilt balance sheet and a stated focus on a strong operating business.
Why did Creatd (CRTD) previously withdraw from SEC registration?
Creatd withdrew from SEC registration in Q3 2023 by filing a Form 15 after ending its relationship with prior auditors. The company states this step, tied to auditor issues before the PCAOB, helped avert a delisting for untimely filings.
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