IP Strategy Holdings, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program

[PRESS RELEASE – GIG HARBOR, Washington, February 20th, 2026]
IP Strategy Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPST) has authorized a share repurchase program that allows the company to buy back up to 1 million shares of its common stock by December 31, 2026.

As of February 18, 2026, a total of 10,259,226 shares were outstanding. If the company buys back the full amount, it would represent a nearly 10% reduction in outstanding shares. The acquisitions may occur through open market purchases or other negotiated transactions, at the management’s discretion.

IP Strategy is noted for being the largest independent owner of $IP tokens, currently holding 53.2 million tokens. Recently, the company switched from self-custodied validators to third-party validators, a move expected to significantly enhance its yield on these tokens.

“The Board’s decision to authorize a share repurchase program reflects its belief that the market does not currently take into account the inherent value of our 53.2 million $IP tokens, nor the growth in higher-margin recurring revenue anticipated in 2026 from the transition to third-party custodied validator services,” said Justin Stiefel, Chief Executive Officer of IP Strategy.

About IP Strategy
IP Strategy Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPST) is the first Nasdaq-listed company to hold $IP tokens as a primary reserve asset, operating a validator for the Story Protocol.

About Story
Story is the AI-native blockchain network powering the $IP token, enabling innovative monetization of intellectual property in real time.