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Digital Brands (NASDAQ: DBGI) ends 16.7 million-share dilution overhang

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Digital Brands Group, Inc. reports that approximately 9.6 million outstanding cash warrants expired on June 17, 2026, removing a source of potential share issuance. Earlier in the week of June 15, 2026, the Company also cancelled approximately 7.1 million pre-funded warrants.

In total, the expiration and cancellation of these warrants eliminate about 16.7 million shares of dilution overhang within a three-day period. Management highlights this as a meaningful reduction in potential future dilution for existing stockholders, while the Company continues to operate its eCommerce and fashion brands across direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels.

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DBGI removes 16.7 million potential shares from its warrant overhang.

Digital Brands Group allowed approximately 9.6 million cash warrants to expire and cancelled about 7.1 million pre-funded warrants over the same week. Together, these steps eliminate 16.7 million potential shares that could have been issued through warrant exercises.

This change simplifies the capital structure and reduces potential future dilution from these specific instruments. The filing characterizes the prior warrants as a “significant dilution overhang,” but it does not quantify total shares outstanding, so the proportional impact on ownership is not detailed in this excerpt.

The company also reiterates typical forward-looking statement cautions, pointing to factors such as consumer demand for apparel, competition from online retailers, supply chain stability, and access to financing as ongoing considerations for its broader business performance.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Expired cash warrants 9.6 million warrants Outstanding cash warrants expired on June 17, 2026
Cancelled pre-funded warrants 7.1 million warrants Pre-funded warrants cancelled earlier in the week of June 15, 2026
Total dilution overhang removed 16.7 million shares Aggregate of expired cash and cancelled pre-funded warrants over three days
Form type Form 8-K Current report describing warrant expiration and cancellation
dilution overhang financial
"The expiration of these cash warrants eliminates a significant dilution overhang for the Company’s stockholders."
Dilution overhang is the market pressure created when investors expect a company will issue more shares in the future — through things like employee stock options, convertible debt, or planned offerings — which would reduce each existing share's slice of ownership and earnings. It matters because that expectation can keep the stock price lower, similar to a crowded cake waiting to be cut into more pieces: people pay less now if they know their slice will shrink later.
pre-funded warrants financial
"These expired cash warrants are in addition to the approximately 7.1 million pre-funded warrants that the Company cancelled earlier in the week of June 15, 2026"
Pre-funded warrants are financial instruments that give investors the right to purchase a company's stock at a set price, but with most or all of the purchase price paid upfront. They function like a coupon or gift card for stock, allowing investors to buy shares later at a fixed price, which can be beneficial if they want to avoid future price increases. This makes them important for investors seeking flexibility and certainty in their investment plans.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements included in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
direct-to-consumer financial
"We offer a wide variety of apparel through numerous brands on a both direct-to-consumer and wholesale basis."
A direct-to-consumer (DTC) model is when a company sells its products or services straight to customers, skipping middlemen like retailers or wholesalers. For investors, DTC matters because it can mean higher profit margins, closer customer relationships and faster feedback—like a baker who sells directly from the shop instead of through a grocery chain—while also exposing the business to costs for marketing, customer support and logistics that affect growth and profitability.
digitally native-first vertical brand financial
"We have created a business model derived from our founding as a digitally native-first vertical brand."
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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): June 18, 2026

 

 

 

Digital Brands Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Nevada   001-40400   46-1942864

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

 

350 Texas Ave, Suite 250, Round Rock, TX 78664

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 524-6860

 

 

 

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:

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   DBGI   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 8.01 Other Events.

 

On June 18, 2026, Digital Brands Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that approximately 9.6 million outstanding cash warrants expired on June 17, 2026. The expiration of these cash warrants eliminates a significant dilution overhang for the Company’s stockholders.

 

These expired cash warrants are in addition to the approximately 7.1 million pre-funded warrants that the Company cancelled earlier in the week of June 15, 2026, as previously disclosed. In the aggregate, the expiration and cancellation of these warrants eliminates a total of approximately 16.7 million shares of dilution overhang over a three-day period. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number

  Description
99.1   Press Release dated June 18, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC.
     
Date: June 22, 2026 By: /s/ John Hilburn Davis IV
  Name: John Hilburn Davis IV
  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

DBGI Announces Expiration of 9.6 Million Outstanding Cash Warrants, Eliminating Dilution Overhang

 

This Eliminates a Total of 16.7 Million in Dilution Overhang Over the Last Three Days

 

Austin, Texas – June 18, 2026DBGI Corp. (NASDAQ:DBGI) a publicly traded company specializing in eCommerce and fashion today announced that 9.6 million in outstanding cash warrants expired Wednesday, June 17th. This eliminates a significant dilution overhang from these expired cash warrants.

 

These expired 9.6 million cash warrants are in addition to the 7.1 million pre-funded warrants the Company cancelled, and announced, earlier this week on Monday, June 15th. This eliminates a total of 16.7 million in dilution overhang over the last three days.

 

About Digital Brands Group

 

We offer a wide variety of apparel through numerous brands on a both direct-to-consumer and wholesale basis. We have created a business model derived from our founding as a digitally native-first vertical brand. We focus on owning the customer’s “closet share” by leveraging their data and purchase history to create personalized targeted content and looks for that specific customer cohort.

 

Digital Brands Group, Inc. Company Contact

Hil Davis, CEO

 

Email: invest@digitalbrandsgroup.co

 

Forward-looking Statements

 

Certain statements included in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting DBG and therefore involve several risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “should,” and “may” and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates, however, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements regarding DBG’s plans, objectives, projections and expectations relating to DBG’s operations or financial performance, and assumptions related thereto are forward-looking statements. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. DBG undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of DBG to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: risks arising from the widespread outbreak of an illness or any other communicable disease, or any other public health crisis, including the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic; the level of consumer demand for apparel and accessories; disruption to DBGs distribution system; the financial strength of DBG’s customers; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets; DBG’s response to changing fashion trends, evolving consumer preferences and changing patterns of consumer behavior; intense competition from online retailers; manufacturing and product innovation; increasing pressure on margins; DBG’s ability to implement its business strategy; DBG’s ability to grow its wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses; retail industry changes and challenges; DBG’s and its vendors’ ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems; the risk that DBG’s facilities and systems and those of our third-party service providers may be vulnerable to and unable to anticipate or detect data security breaches and data or financial loss; DBG’s ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure consumer and employee data; stability of DBG’s manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; continued use by DBG’s suppliers of ethical business practices; DBG’s ability to accurately forecast demand for products; continuity of members of DBG’s management; DBG’s ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; possible goodwill and other asset impairment; DBG’s ability to execute and integrate acquisitions; changes in tax laws and liabilities; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks; adverse or unexpected weather conditions; DBG’s indebtedness and its ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, if needed, could prevent DBG from fulfilling its financial obligations; and climate change and increased focus on sustainability issues. More information on potential factors that could affect DBG’s financial results is included from time to time in DBG’s public reports filed with the SEC, including DBG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Forms 8-K filed or furnished with the SEC.

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Digital Brands Group (DBGI) announce regarding its warrants?

Digital Brands Group announced that approximately 9.6 million outstanding cash warrants expired on June 17, 2026. Earlier that week, it also cancelled about 7.1 million pre-funded warrants, materially changing its potential future share issuance from these instruments.

How many potential shares of dilution did DBGI remove in this 8-K update?

DBGI states that the expiration and cancellation of warrants together eliminate a total of approximately 16.7 million shares of dilution overhang. This total reflects 9.6 million expired cash warrants plus about 7.1 million pre-funded warrants cancelled earlier in the same week.

Why does DBGI describe the warrants as a dilution overhang for shareholders?

The company notes that the 9.6 million cash warrants and 7.1 million pre-funded warrants represented potential additional shares. Their expiration and cancellation remove these instruments, which DBGI characterizes as eliminating a significant dilution overhang for its existing stockholders.

What types of warrants were affected in Digital Brands Group’s recent actions?

Two warrant types were affected: approximately 9.6 million outstanding cash warrants that expired on June 17, 2026, and around 7.1 million pre-funded warrants that the company cancelled earlier in the week of June 15, 2026, as previously disclosed.

What business does Digital Brands Group (DBGI) operate according to this filing?

Digital Brands Group offers a wide variety of apparel through multiple brands on both direct-to-consumer and wholesale bases. It describes itself as a digitally native-first vertical brand that uses customer data and purchase history to create personalized, targeted content and looks.

Does Digital Brands Group include forward-looking statement warnings in this disclosure?

Yes. DBGI includes an extensive forward-looking statements section, noting that expectations about future events involve risks and uncertainties. It cites factors such as consumer demand, competition, supply chain stability, technology systems, financing conditions, and regulatory changes as potential influences on results.

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