Alyeska Investment Group Increases Stake in Eightco Holdings Inc. to 4.28%

Alyeska Investment Group, L.P., along with Alyeska Fund GP, LLC and Anand Parekh, filed a Schedule 13G/A on May 15, 2026, disclosing a significant increase in their position in Eightco Holdings Inc. (ORBS). As of the event date of March 31, 2026, the reporting persons beneficially own 16,080,004 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing a 4.28% ownership stake. This is a notable increase from a previously reported 0% ownership level. The holdings consist of 4,436,168 shares of Common Stock and 11,643,836 shares acquired through a private placement. Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. serves as the investment manager for Alyeska Master Fund, L.P., exercising voting and investment control over the shares. Anand Parekh, as CEO of the investment group, is deemed a beneficial owner but disclaims direct ownership. The filing indicates that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer.