Grayscale Horizen Trust (ZEN) Reports Director and Officer Changes
Ticker: HZEN · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 20, 2024 · CIK: 1748945
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Grayscale Horizen Trust (Zen) (HZEN) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | May 20, 2024 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, corporate-governance
TL;DR
ZEN board shake-up, new execs appointed. Keep an eye on strategy shifts.
AI Summary
On May 20, 2024, Grayscale Horizen Trust (ZEN) filed an 8-K report detailing changes in its board of directors and executive officers. The filing also includes information on compensatory arrangements for certain officers. Specific details regarding the individuals appointed or departing, their roles, and any associated compensation are provided within the document.
Why It Matters
Changes in a company's leadership can signal shifts in strategy or operational focus, potentially impacting investor confidence and the trust's future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in directorship and executive roles can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and operational stability.
Key Players & Entities
- Grayscale Horizen Trust (ZEN) (company) — Registrant
- May 20, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- Grayscale Investments, LLC (company) — Related entity
FAQ
What specific changes were made to the board of directors and executive officers?
The filing indicates changes in directorship and executive roles, with specific details to be found within the document's sections on Item 5.02.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported was on May 20, 2024.
What is the company's state of incorporation?
The company is incorporated in Delaware.
What are the main items covered in this 8-K filing?
This filing covers the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers, as well as financial statements and exhibits.
Who is the filing agent or related entity mentioned?
The filing is made c/o Grayscale Investments, LLC.
Filing Stats: 748 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12.7 · Accepted 2024-05-20 09:03:43
Filing Documents
- dp211409_8k-hzen.htm (8-K) — 28KB
- dp211409_ex9901.htm (EX-99.1) — 9KB
- 0000950103-24-006874.txt ( ) — 211KB
- hzen-20240520.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- hzen-20240520_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- hzen-20240520_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- dp211409_8k-hzen_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
02. Departure of Directors or Certain
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 20, 2024, Grayscale Investments, LLC (" Grayscale "), the sponsor of Grayscale Horizen Trust (ZEN) (the " Company "), announced that it has approved the appointment of Peter Mintzberg to serve as Grayscale's new Chief Executive Officer and the principal executive officer of the Company, and a member of the Board of Directors of Grayscale, effective August 15, 2024. Mr. Mintzberg will succeed Michael Sonnenshein, the current Chief Executive Officer of Grayscale and the principal executive officer of the Company, who has decided to step down from his position, effective immediately. Mr. Edward McGee, the Chief Financial Officer of Grayscale and principal financial officer of the Company, will serve as principal executive officer on an interim basis until Mr. Mintzberg's commencement date. Mr. Mintzberg joins Grayscale from Goldman Sachs where he currently holds the position of Global Head of Strategy for Asset and Wealth Management. Prior to that, he held a number of global leadership roles in Strategy, M&A and Investor Relations at BlackRock, OppenheimerFunds, and Invesco. Mintzberg has over two decades of experience and has deep knowledge across a broad-base of client types and asset classes, developing and executing strategy and innovating to drive growth.Mintzberg started his career working at McKinsey & Co. in New York, San Francisco and So Paulo, focused on the financial services and technology sectors. In 2018, Mintzberg was recognized as a Latino leader in Finance by The Alumni Society. Mintzberg was also selected as a David Rockefeller Fellow in the 2016-2017 Class by the Partnership for New York City.He earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Universidade Federal Rio de Janeiro and an MBA from Harvard University. A copy of Grayscale's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to t
01. Financial Statements
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release, dated May 20, 2024, of Grayscale Investments, LLC 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Grayscale Investments, LLC as Sponsor of Grayscale Horizen Trust (ZEN) Date: May 20, 2024 By: /s/ Edward McGee Edward McGee Chief Financial Officer* * The Registrant is a trust and the identified person signing this report is signing in their capacity as an authorized officer of Grayscale Investments, LLC, the Sponsor of the Registrant.