Altai Capital Management entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Digimarc Corp (DMRC)

Key Summary: On April 14, 2025, Ocho Investments (5.2%) urged Digimarc’s Board to replace the CEO, citing poor performance, layoffs, and delayed disclosure of key customer loss. They criticized the CEO’s misaligned pay and projected that new leadership could drive ARR up to $3.9B and lift the stock price to as high as $2,129. On July 28, 2025, Altai Capital Management (12.8%) entered into a Cooperation Agreement, under which Mr. Bajaj joined the Board and agreed to certain standstill terms.

Market Cap: $255 million | Digimarc Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides digital watermarking solutions in the United States and internationally.

 

On April 14, 2025, Ocho Investments (5.2%) delivered a presentation to the Board urging the independent directors to replace the CEO, citing declining revenues, weakened cash position, a 60% stock drop, and significant layoffs, including key R&D staff. Ocho criticized the CEO for delayed disclosure of major customer loss—potentially constituting securities fraud—and a compensation structure misaligned with shareholder interests. It believes new leadership could unlock significant growth and long-term value ($3B+ ARR potential), offering support in CEO selection and potential financing. They illustrated potential future success with revenue projections ranging from $130 million to $3.9 billion, which could translate to a stock price between $28 and $2,129

On July 28, 2025, Altai Capital Management (12.8%) entered into a Cooperation Agreement, under which Mr. Bajaj joined the Board and agreed to certain standstill terms.

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