Alyeska (OCTO) reports 16.08M shares; 4.28% stake disclosed

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eightco Holdings Inc. reports that Alyeska Investment Group and affiliated filing persons beneficially own 16,080,004 shares of Class A Common Stock as of March 31, 2026. The filing states this ownership equals 4.28% of the class. The ownership consists of 4,436,168 shares of Common Stock plus 11,643,836 shares acquired in a private placement. The company provided a shares outstanding figure of 375,775,284 on April 15, 2026. The filing discloses that the reporting persons hold shared voting and dispositive power over the 16,080,004 shares and that Alyeska Investment Group, L.P., as investment manager, exercises voting and investment control over shares held by Alyeska Master Fund, L.P.; Anand Parekh is identified but disclaims beneficial ownership of certain shares.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large institutional stake disclosed: 16,080,004 shares (4.28%).

The filing shows a combined beneficial position of 16,080,004 shares as of March 31, 2026, including 11,643,836 shares from a private placement. The reported 4.28% stake is below the 5% threshold that often triggers further escalation but represents a visible institutional holding.

Implications depend on subsequent filings and holder actions; future amendments would reveal increases, planned dispositions, or voting intent. Cash-flow treatment and trading plans are not stated in the excerpt.

Corporate Governance Specialist

Shared voting/dispositive power and joint filing noted.

The statement attributes shared voting and dispositive power over the disclosed shares to the reporting persons and includes a joint filing declaration pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k). The filing clarifies manager-client relationships: Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. manages Alyeska Master Fund, L.P.

Disclosure that Anand Parekh disclaims beneficial ownership for certain fund-held shares is included; this affects attribution but does not change the aggregate position reported. Timing of any voting coordination is not provided.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 16,080,004 shares Ownership percent: 4.28% Shares outstanding: 375,775,284 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 16,080,004 shares as of March 31, 2026

Ownership percent 4.28% percent of Class A Common Stock

Shares outstanding 375,775,284 shares provided by company on April 15, 2026

Private placement shares 11,643,836 shares acquired in a private placement (part of total)

Direct common shares 4,436,168 shares part of total beneficial ownership

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially own, private placement, shared dispositive power

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 1 and joint filing statement pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficially own financial

"Reporting Persons beneficially own 16,080,004 shares"

Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.

private placement financial

"11,643,836 shares acquired in a private placement"

A private placement is a sale of securities directly to a selected group of investors, typically institutions or accredited investors, instead of through a public offering. It lets a company raise money faster and with fewer regulatory steps; for existing shareholders it matters because the newly issued shares, often sold at a discount, increase the share count and can dilute their ownership.

shared dispositive power corporate

"Shared Dispositive Power 16,080,004.00"

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FAQ

What stake does Alyeska report in Eightco Holdings (OCTO)?

Alyeska reports beneficial ownership of 16,080,004 shares, equal to 4.28% of the class. The filing states this position is as of March 31, 2026 and combines 4,436,168 common shares plus 11,643,836 shares from a private placement.

How many Eightco shares were outstanding according to this filing?

Shares outstanding were reported as 375,775,284. That figure was provided by the company on April 15, 2026 and is used in the filing to calculate the 4.28% beneficial ownership percentage.

What voting or disposition power does Alyeska claim over the shares?

The reporting persons claim shared voting and shared dispositive power over 16,080,004 shares. The filing shows zero sole voting or sole dispositive power and lists the position as joint/shared among the filers.

Does Anand Parekh personally own the shares reported?

Anand Parekh is named in the filing but disclaims beneficial ownership for certain fund-held shares. The filing explains Mr. Parekh may be deemed to have beneficial ownership by virtue of his role but includes an explicit disclaimer of ownership for those shares.

What is the composition of the 16,080,004-share position?

The position comprises 4,436,168 shares of Common Stock plus 11,643,836 shares acquired in a private placement. These component amounts are stated in the exhibit disclosure dated March 31, 2026.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Eightco Holdings Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

22890A203

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 22890A203

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Alyeska Investment Group, L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 16,080,004.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 16,080,004.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

16,080,004.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.28 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 22890A203

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Alyeska Fund GP, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 16,080,004.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 16,080,004.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

16,080,004.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.28 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 22890A203

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Anand Parekh

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 16,080,004.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 16,080,004.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

16,080,004.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.28 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Eightco Holdings Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 101 LARRY HOLMES DR., SUITE 313, EASTON, PA, 18042
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: (i) Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. (ii) Alyeska Fund GP, LLC (iii) Anand Parekh
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: (i) 77 West Wacker Drive, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 (ii) 77 West Wacker Drive, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 (iii) 77 West Wacker Drive, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
(c)	Citizenship: (i) Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. - Delaware (ii) Alyeska Fund GP, LLC - Delaware (iii) Anand Parekh - United States of America
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value
(e)	CUSIP No.: 22890A203
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 16,080,004
(b)	Percent of class: 4.28%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 16,080,004
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 16,080,004
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Alyeska Investment Group, L.P.

Signature:	Jason Bragg
Name/Title:	Jason Bragg | Chief Financial Officer
Date:	05/15/2026

Alyeska Fund GP, LLC

Signature:	Jason Bragg
Name/Title:	Jason Bragg | Chief Financial Officer
Date:	05/15/2026

Anand Parekh

Signature:	Anand Parekh
Name/Title:	Anand Parekh | Self
Date:	05/15/2026

Exhibit Information

As of March 31, 2026, the Reporting Persons beneficially own 16,080,004 shares of Common Stock, consisting of (i) 4,436,168 shares of Common Stock and (ii) 11,643,836 shares acquired in a private placement. The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (375,775,284) was provided directly by the company on April 15, 2026. Position held by Alyeska Master Fund, L.P. Alyeska Investment Group, L.P., as investment manager, exercises voting and investment control over the shares held by Alyeska Master Fund, L.P. Anand Parekh, as Chief Executive Officer of Alyeska Investment Group, L.P., may be deemed the beneficial owner of such shares. Mr. Parekh disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. JOINT FILING STATEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on SCHEDULE 13G, is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on SCHEDULE 13G, shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the others, except to the extent that he or it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.