Digital Brands Group (DBGI) shifts shareholder records to ClearTrust LLC

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Digital Brands Group, Inc. reported an administrative change in how it manages shareholder records. Effective March 5, 2026, the company terminated VStock Transfer, LLC as transfer agent and appointed ClearTrust LLC as its new transfer agent and registrar for its securities. All shareholder records have been moved to ClearTrust, which will now handle services such as maintaining the shareholder register and processing transfers of the company’s common stock.

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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): March 5, 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)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1400 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(209) 651-0172

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations 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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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.

Effective as of March 5, 2026, Digital Brands Group, Inc. (the “Company”) terminated VStock Transfer, LLC as its transfer agent and appointed ClearTrust LLC as the Company’s transfer agent and registrar for its securities. All of the Company’s shareholder records have been transferred to ClearTrust. ClearTrust is located at 16540 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 210, Lutz, Florida 33558; and telephone 813-235-4490.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC.
Dated: March 11, 2026	By:	/s/ John Hilburn Davis IV
	Name:	John Hilburn Davis IV
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Digital Brands Group (DBGI) announce in this 8-K filing?

Digital Brands Group announced a change in its transfer agent, replacing VStock Transfer with ClearTrust LLC. This affects how shareholder records and stock transfers are administered but does not change shareholders’ ownership or the number of shares outstanding.

When did the new transfer agent for DBGI become effective?

The transfer agent change became effective March 5, 2026. From that date, ClearTrust LLC took over from VStock Transfer, LLC as the official transfer agent and registrar responsible for maintaining shareholder records and processing transfers of Digital Brands Group’s securities.

Who is the new transfer agent for Digital Brands Group (DBGI)?

The new transfer agent is ClearTrust LLC, located at 16540 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 210, Lutz, Florida 33558. ClearTrust now maintains Digital Brands Group’s shareholder records and handles administrative tasks related to its listed common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Does the DBGI transfer agent change affect shareholder ownership?

The change in transfer agent does not alter shareholder ownership or rights. It is an administrative move that shifts recordkeeping and transfer processing to ClearTrust LLC, while the number of shares held and related economic interests remain the same for investors.

Why is an 8-K used to report a transfer agent change for DBGI?

An 8-K is used to inform the market of significant company events, including changes to key service providers. Reporting the transfer agent change ensures shareholders and market participants know ClearTrust LLC now administers Digital Brands Group’s shareholder records and securities transfers.

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