Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF Name Change

TL;DR

Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust is now Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF.

AI Summary

Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF filed an 8-K on November 20, 2024, reporting events as of November 19, 2024. The filing indicates a change in the company's name from Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) to Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, effective April 19, 2024. The ETF is registered in Delaware and its principal executive offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Why It Matters

This filing formally announces the name change of the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust to Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, reflecting its evolution and potential future structure.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine administrative update regarding a name change and does not involve significant financial or operational changes.

Key Numbers

• 001-42184 — SEC File Number (Identifies the ETF's filing with the SEC)
• 99-6447880 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Tax identification number for the ETF)

Key Players & Entities

• Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (company) — Registrant
• Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) (company) — Former Company Name
• November 19, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• November 20, 2024 (date) — Date of Report
• April 19, 2024 (date) — Date of Name Change
• Grayscale Investments, LLC (company) — Administrator/Address Provider
• Stamford, Connecticut (location) — Principal Executive Offices Location

FAQ

From the Filing

0000950170-24-129219.txt : 20241120 0000950170-24-129219.hdr.sgml : 20241120 20241120160204 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950170-24-129219 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20241119 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20241120 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20241120 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0002020455 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [6221] ORGANIZATION NAME: 09 Crypto Assets IRS NUMBER: 996447880 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-42184 FILM NUMBER: 241480276 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O GRAYSCALE INVESTMENTS, LLC STREET 2: 290 HARBOR DRIVE, 4TH FLOOR, CITY: STAMFORD, STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 BUSINESS PHONE: (212) 668-1427 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O GRAYSCALE INVESTMENTS, LLC STREET 2: 290 HARBOR DRIVE, 4TH FLOOR, CITY: STAMFORD, STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20240419 8-K 1 eth-20241119.htm 8-K 8-K false 0002020455 0002020455 2024-11-19 2024-11-19     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): November 19, 2024     Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Delaware 001-42184 99-6447880 (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(b) of the Act: Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF Shares   ETH   NYSE Arca, Inc. 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 Events. On November 19, 2024, Grayscale Investments, LLC (the “Sponsor”) effected a previously-announced reverse share split of Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF’s (the “Trust”) shares, at a ratio of 1-for-10 (the “Reverse Share Split”), effective as of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (the “Effective Time”). At the Effective Time, every 10 (ten) shares of the Trust’s existing shares automatically converted into 1 (one) share. As a result of the Reverse Share Split, a