重大事件即時報告 8-K 2026-07-06

Digimark 正式任命 Paul Carreiro 為 CEO，並授予與股價掛鈎的長期激勵單位

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📋 申報類型：8-K（重大事件報告）

🔹 數碼身份認證公司 Digimarc Corporation（NASDAQ: DMRC）於 2026 年 7 月 6 日正式宣布，Paul Carreiro 已就任行政總裁兼總裁，即時生效。是次任命早前已預告為領導層交接一部分，Carreiro 將主導公司策略與營運，推動「為現代世界建立信任層」的使命。

Carreiro 表示：「正式加入 Digimarc 令我感到振奮。協助客戶在實體與數碼世界之間建立信任，從未如此重要。我期待與團隊、客戶及合作夥伴攜手，加快執行步伐，創造長期價值。」

🔹 為吸引 Carreiro 加盟，董事會薪酬與人才管理委員會根據納斯達克上市規則 5635(c)(4)，批准一項「誘因股權授予」，以旗下子公司 DMRC LLC 的 LTIP 單位形式發放，包括：

- **時間歸屬 LTIP 單位**：307,400 個，每季末等額分批歸屬（共 15 季，末季略作調整），由 2026 年 9 月 30 日起至 2030 年 6 月 30 日，前提為 Carreiro 持續受僱。
- **業績歸屬 LTIP 單位**：752,600 個，視乎公司股價是否於指定期間達到以下門檻（每股美元）：
  - 第一部份（33.33%）：股價達 $14.37，於 2028 年 7 月 5 日或之前觸發，兩周年歸屬。
  - 第二部份（33.33%）：股價達 $21.92，於 2029 年 7 月 5 日或之前觸發，三周年歸屬。
  - 第三部份（33.33%）：股價達 $38.33，於 2030 年 7 月 5 日或之前觸發，四周年歸屬。
  所有業績單位均須 Carreiro 持續受僱至相關條件達成及歸屬期結束。

📌 對投資者的潛在意義：新 CEO 正式就職，加上與股價掛鈎的長期激勵計劃，顯示公司對管理層穩定性及股東回報的重視。業績歸屬門檻較當前股價有明顯溢價（需留意公告時股價），反映董事會對未來市值的信心。短期股價或受高管交接進度影響，但長遠來看，誘因設計有助於將管理層利益與投資者利益一致化。

展開英文正文

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EXHIBIT 99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

PAUL CARREIRO ASSUMES ROLE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT OF DIGIMARC

 

BEAVERTON, Ore. – July 6, 2026 – Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC), a pioneer in digital identity and authentication solutions announced that effective today, July 6, 2026, Paul Carreiro has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and President following the Company's previously announced leadership transition. As Chief Executive Officer and President, Carreiro will lead Digimarc's strategy and operations as the Company advances its mission to build the trust layer for the modern world.

 

"I'm excited to officially join Digimarc. The opportunity to help customers establish trust across the physical and digital worlds has never been more important. I look forward to working with our employees, customers, and partners to accelerate execution and create long-term value," said Carreiro.

 

In connection with the commencement of his employment, Digimarc also announced an inducement equity award approved by the Compensation and Talent Management Committee of the Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

 

Inducement Grant

 

The Compensation and Talent Management Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors has approved, as a material inducement to Mr. Carreiro entering into employment with the company, an LTIP Unit award in DMRC LLC, the Company’s subsidiary, that is intended to qualify as an “inducement grant” in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The LTIP Unit Award is comprised of (i) 307,400 Time-Vesting LTIP Units that will vest in fifteen equal quarterly installments of 19,213 Time-Vesting LTIP Units on each consecutive calendar quarter-end beginning on September 30, 2026, and one final quarterly installment of 19,205 Time-Vesting LTIP Units on June 30, 2030, in each case subject to Mr. Carreiro’s continued employment with the Company through each applicable vesting date, and (ii) 752,600 Performance-Vesting LTIP Units that will vest based on the achievement of certain Stock Price (as defined in the Inducement LTIP Unit Award Agreement) thresholds during the applicable performance period, in each case subject to Mr. Carreiro’s continued employment with the Company through the achievement of such Company common stock price threshold and through the end of the applicable performance period, as follows: (a) 33-1/3% of the Performance-Vesting LTIP Units will vest on the second anniversary of July 6, 2026 (the “Effective Date”) provided the Stock Price equals or exceeds $14.37 during the period from the Effective Date through July 5, 2028, (b) 33-1/3% of the Performance-Vesting LTIP Units will vest on the third anniversary of the Effective Date provided the Stock Price equals or exceeds $21.92 during the period from the Effective Date through July 5, 2029, and (c) 33-1/3% of the Performance-Vesting LTIP Units will vest on the fourth anniversary of the Effective Date provided the Stock Price equals or exceeds $38.33 during the period from the Effective Date through July 5, 2030. A copy of the Inducement LTIP Unit Award Agreement with Mr. Carreiro is filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.

 

Digimarc company contact:
Charles Beck
Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]
+1 503-469-4721

 

About Digimarc

Digimarc (NASDAQ: DMRC) is building the trust layer for the modern world. As AI accelerates how we produce, share, and interact with the world, the risks of fraud, counterfeiting, and misinformation are growing exponentially. Our innovative, highly scalable, and ultra-secure solutions make it possible for consumers, businesses, and intelligent systems to instantly verify what’s real, protect what matters, and transact with confidence. Digimarc’s solutions for loss prevention, authentication, and digital are built to counter the speed and sophistication of today’s AI-enabled threats. Trusted by the world’s central banks to deter the counterfeiting of global currency, we exist to protect truth in every interaction, spanning both the physical and digital worlds. Learn more at Digimarc.com.