Empery Digital Inc. (EMPD)

Ukrainian company AIDronesUA, developers of the high-speed MAUL unmanned ground vehicle, is moving towards a strategic investment from US-based Empery Digital Inc., a firm with an $81 million market capitalization. While a final agreement is pending due diligence, this potential partnership could provide AIDronesUA access to US investment, international manufacturing expertise, and global markets. The MAUL robot is noted for its ability to reach 70 km/h, operate in cold weather, and self-right after flipping.

Empery Digital's stock increased by 15% over the past week, recovering some losses for insiders who purchased US$4.31 million worth of shares in the last year. Despite the recent gain, insiders are still down by US$1.5 million on their investment, with the largest purchase made by Tice Brown at a higher price than the current share price. Insider ownership stands at 19%, suggesting some alignment with shareholders, and while there have been no recent transactions, past purchases indicate optimism about the company's future.

Empery Asset Management, a major investor and director at Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD), has acquired 1.4 million shares of Empery Digital stock for approximately $4.07 million in mid-August 2026. These purchases, made across two transactions, come as EMPD stock trades near its 52-week low and is considered undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis. In other news, Empery Digital recently announced a $65 million investment for a 25% stake in a private entity acquiring a facility to be converted into an AI data center, alongside corporate governance adjustments.

Empery Asset Management, a 10% owner of Empery Digital, recently purchased 1.4 million common shares in open-market transactions, totaling approximately $4.10 million. The shares were acquired at an average of $2.82 and $2.98 per share, increasing Empery Asset Management's indirect beneficial ownership to 4,430,345 common shares. Ryan M. Lane, Co-Chief Executive Officer, was listed as a reporting person for these purchases.

Empery Asset Management and affiliated entities, a ten percent owner of Empery Digital Inc. (EMPD), acquired a total of 1.4 million shares of common stock in two separate open-market transactions in August 2026. These purchases, totaling over $4 million, increased their holdings to 4,330,345 shares through affiliated funds, with Ryan M. Lane directly holding an additional 100,000 shares. The transactions indicate a positive sentiment from this insider group towards Empery Digital.