Delaware Supreme Court Upheld ATG Capital Nominations
The court affirmed a ruling that allows ATG Capital to seat its nominees on the Empery Digital Inc. board.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Public Companies
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The Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed a Chancery Court ruling that validates board nominations made by ATG Capital. This decision permits the firm's four candidates to stand for election at the upcoming annual meeting for Empery Digital Inc.
Why it matters
The ruling resolves a dispute originating after the Empery Digital board rejected ATG Capital's nomination notice. By confirming the board breached its fiduciary duties, the court has cleared the path for the firm to challenge incumbent leadership.
ATG Capital owns 4,500,000 shares, representing approximately 16% of Empery Digital Inc. stock. The firm has proposed four nominees for the board, which permits a maximum of nine nominees per proxy card.
The players
ATG Capital
This investment firm holds a 16% ownership stake in Empery Digital Inc. and is actively seeking board representation.
Empery Digital Inc.
This publicly traded company is the subject of a contested board election involving its incumbent directors.
The details
The Delaware Chancery Court previously found that the incumbent board members breached their fiduciary duties when they initially blocked the nomination attempt. Investors may now vote for the ATG Capital nominees using the GOLD universal proxy card via mail, telephone, or internet.
Timeline
August 28, 2026: The Delaware Chancery Court issued its initial ruling regarding the nominations.
October 07, 2026: Parties provided oral argument before the Delaware Supreme Court.
October 08, 2026: The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's ruling.
October 14, 2026: The Empery Digital Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled to occur.
Market Landscape
The court's decision underscores the strict oversight Delaware courts apply to board actions during proxy contests. This ruling strengthens the position of activist investors attempting to reshape corporate governance against incumbent leadership.
Stockholders now have the authority to cast their votes for the four ATG Capital nominees using the GOLD proxy card. These votes can be submitted via internet, mail, or telephone prior to the annual meeting.
The takeaway
This legal outcome highlights the importance of universal proxy cards in modern contested director elections. Shareholders should review the recommendations from proxy advisory firms before casting their ballots for the upcoming meeting.
What happens next
The Empery Digital Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled to take place on October 14, 2026.
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