Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) Files 8-K Report

TL;DR

Grayscale ETH filed an 8-K. Check for updates.

AI Summary

On July 19, 2024, Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) filed an 8-K report. The filing primarily concerns "Other Events" and "Financial Statements and Exhibits," indicating updates or disclosures related to the trust's operations and financial status. No specific dollar amounts or new material events were detailed in the provided excerpt.

Why It Matters

This filing provides an official update from Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) to the SEC, which may contain important information for investors regarding the trust's status and financial reporting.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine 8-K report and does not appear to disclose any new, significant risks or negative developments.

Key Players & Entities

• Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) (company) — Registrant
• 20240719 (date) — Filing Date
• 212 668-1427 (phone_number) — Registrant's Telephone Number
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
• Grayscale Investments, LLC (company) — Address Provider

FAQ

From the Filing

0000950170-24-084772.txt : 20240719 0000950170-24-084772.hdr.sgml : 20240719 20240719091148 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950170-24-084772 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240719 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240719 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240719 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001725210 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [6221] ORGANIZATION NAME: 09 Crypto Assets IRS NUMBER: 826677805 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-56193 FILM NUMBER: 241126309 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 290 HARBOR DRIVE STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 668 1427 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 290 HARBOR DRIVE STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Ethereum Investment Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20171212 8-K 1 ethe-20240719.htm 8-K 8-K false 0001725210 0001725210 2024-07-19 2024-07-19   UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 19, 2024     Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Delaware 000-56193 82-6677805 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)           c/o Grayscale Investments, LLC 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor   Stamford , Connecticut   06902 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212 668-1427   N/A (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) Shares   ETHE   N/A Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐     Item 8.01. Other Items. Explanatory Memorandum On July 18, 2024, Grayscale Investments, LLC, the sponsor (the “Sponsor”) of Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) (the “ETHE Trust”), made available an explanatory memorandum regarding the tax treatment of its previously announced pro rata distribution on the shares of the ETHE Trust (the “ETHE Shares”), pursuant to which each holder of ETHE Shares as of 4:00 PM ET on July 18, 2024 (the “Record Date”) is entitled to receive shares (the “ETH Shares”) of Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) (the “ETH Trust”), a De