8-K: Digital Brands Group Reincorporates to Nevada, Changes Auditor

Digital Brands Group, Inc. completed its reincorporation from Delaware to Nevada and appointed dbbmckennon as its new independent registered public accounting firm.

Summary

• Digital Brands Group, Inc. (the "Company") reincorporated from the State of Delaware to the State of Nevada, effective December 29, 2025.
• The reincorporation was approved by majority stockholders via written consent, as previously disclosed in a Schedule 14C filed December 3, 2025.
• The Company filed a certificate of conversion in Delaware, and articles of conversion and new articles of incorporation (Nevada Charter) in Nevada, and adopted new Nevada Bylaws.
• The reincorporation did not result in any change to the Company's business, physical location, management, assets, liabilities, net worth, employee location, or material contracts.
• The consolidated financial condition and results of operations remain the same immediately after the reincorporation.
• The Audit Committee dismissed Macias, Gini and OConnell LLP (MGO) as the independent registered public accounting firm on December 29, 2025.
• MGO had served from May 5, 2023, through December 29, 2025, with no disagreements or reportable events.
• The Audit Committee approved the engagement of dbbmckennon (DBB) as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
• DBB previously served the Company from February 7, 2018, through May 4, 2023.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The filing reports standard corporate actions (reincorporation, auditor change) with no negative disagreements or reportable events. The reincorporation is stated to have no impact on business operations or financial condition, though it does alter stockholder rights. The change in auditor is a neutral event, especially given the prior relationship with DBB.

Positives

• The reincorporation did not result in any change to the Company's business, physical location, management, assets, liabilities, net worth, or material contracts.
• The consolidated financial condition and results of operations remain the same after the reincorporation.
• There were no disagreements or reportable events with the dismissed accounting firm, MGO, indicating a smooth transition.

Negatives

• Certain rights of the Company's stockholders were changed as a result of the Reincorporation.

Risks

• Stockholder rights have been modified due to the reincorporation from Delaware to Nevada, which could potentially impact shareholder protections or governance mechanisms under Nevada law compared to Delaware law.

Future Outlook

The filing does not provide specific forward-looking statements or guidance beyond the procedural changes and their immediate effects on corporate structure and auditing.

Management Comments

• The Reincorporation did not result in any change in the business, physical location, management, assets, liabilities or net worth of the Company, nor did it result in any change in location of the Company's current employees, including management.
• The Reincorporation did not affect any of the Company's material contracts with any third parties, and the Company's rights and obligations under those material contractual arrangements will continue to be the rights and obligations of the Company after the Reincorporation.
• The daily business operations of the Company will continue as they were conducted prior to the Reincorporation.
• The consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company immediately after consummation of the Reincorporation remain the same as immediately before the Reincorporation.

Industry Context

This announcement primarily concerns internal corporate governance and auditing changes, which are company-specific and do not directly relate to broader industry trends or competitive dynamics.

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Certain rights of the Company's stockholders were changed as a result of the Reincorporation, requiring them to understand the implications of Nevada corporate law and the new governing documents.
• Employees/Management: No change in location or roles for current employees, including management.
• Customers/Suppliers/Creditors: No impact on material contracts or daily business operations.

Next Steps

• The Company's affairs will now be governed by the Nevada Revised Statutes, the Nevada Charter, and the Nevada Bylaws.
• dbbmckennon will serve as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Key Dates

Recommendation

The filing details procedural corporate actions, specifically a reincorporation and an auditor change, which are generally neutral events for investors. While stockholder rights are noted to have changed due to the reincorporation, the filing explicitly states no impact on business operations, financial condition, or management. The auditor change occurred without any reported disagreements or reportable events, suggesting a smooth transition. These events do not present new information that would warrant a 'buy' or 'sell' recommendation, thus a 'hold' stance is appropriate as investors assess the long-term implications of the governance changes under Nevada law.

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