First staking rewards payout for iShares Staked Ethereum (NASDAQ: ETHB)

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF declared its first cash distribution of $351,669.96 to shareholders of record on June 8, 2026, payable on June 9, 2026. Shares are expected to trade ex-dividend on June 8, 2026.

The distribution reflects cash proceeds from staking rewards earned between May 4, 2026 and May 29, 2026, after deducting the Staking Fee. The Trust intends to make future cash distributions from staking proceeds on a monthly, but at least quarterly, basis, subject to the Sponsor’s approval and the Trust’s legal, regulatory, operational and liquidity needs, with no assurance of any particular amount or frequency.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

First cash distribution: $351,669.96 Staking rewards period start: May 4, 2026 Staking rewards period end: May 29, 2026 +3 more

6 metrics

First cash distribution $351,669.96 Aggregate amount declared from staking rewards

Staking rewards period start May 4, 2026 Date ether became actively staked and earning rewards

Staking rewards period end May 29, 2026 End date for rewards included in first distribution

Record date June 8, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for cash distribution

Payment date June 9, 2026 Scheduled date to pay the cash distribution

Ex-dividend date June 8, 2026 Shares expected to begin trading ex-dividend

Key Terms

Staking Consideration, Staking Fee, ex-dividend, Registration Statement on Form S-1

4 terms

Staking Consideration financial

"The Distribution represents the cash proceeds of the Staking Consideration received by the Trust from staking activity"

Staking Fee financial

"through May 29, 2026, net of the Staking Fee"

ex-dividend financial

"Shares are expected to begin trading ex-dividend on June 8, 2026"

Ex-dividend describes a stock trading without the right to receive the next scheduled dividend payment; if you buy the share on or after the ex-dividend date, the upcoming payout goes to the seller instead of you. It matters to investors because the stock price typically adjusts to reflect that lost payout, so understanding the ex-dividend date helps decide whether a trade will capture the dividend and can affect short-term price moves and tax or income strategies.

Registration Statement on Form S-1 regulatory

"have the meanings ascribed to them in the Trust's Registration Statement on Form S-1"

A registration statement on Form S-1 is a detailed filing a company submits to the U.S. securities regulator to register new shares for public sale; it includes a plain-language prospectus, financial statements, business description and risk factors. For investors it matters because it provides the official, comprehensive blueprint of the offering — like an owner’s manual — allowing buyers to assess risks, inspect financial health and compare valuation before deciding to invest.

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Available on EDGAR 06/05/2026 - 05:14 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/05/2026 - 05:13 PM

FAQ

What did iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) announce in this 8-K?

The Trust announced its first cash distribution of $351,669.96 from staking rewards. This payout goes to shareholders of record on June 8, 2026 and will be paid on June 9, 2026, reflecting staking activity from May 4 to May 29, 2026.

How large is the first staking distribution for ETHB shareholders?

The first distribution totals $351,669.96 in cash from staking rewards. It represents proceeds earned while the Trust’s ether was staked between May 4 and May 29, 2026, after deducting the Staking Fee, and will be paid to eligible shareholders on June 9, 2026.

When is the record date and payment date for ETHB’s first distribution?

Shareholders of record on June 8, 2026 will receive the cash distribution. Payment is scheduled for June 9, 2026, and shares are expected to begin trading ex-dividend on June 8, 2026, aligning the trading date with the ownership record date.

How often does iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) plan to pay staking distributions?

The Trust intends to make cash distributions from staking rewards on a monthly basis, but no less frequently than quarterly. These distributions depend on the amount of Staking Consideration received and remain subject to the Sponsor’s approval and assessment of the Trust’s best interests.

Are ETHB staking distributions guaranteed each month or quarter?

Distributions are not guaranteed in any specific amount or frequency. Payments depend on staking rewards received, legal and regulatory requirements, and the Trust’s operational and liquidity needs, with each distribution subject to the Sponsor’s continuing determination that it benefits the Trust and shareholders.

What period of staking activity does ETHB’s first cash distribution cover?

The initial distribution reflects staking rewards earned from May 4, 2026, when the Trust’s ether became actively staked and earning rewards, through May 29, 2026. The amount distributed is net of the Staking Fee applied to this Staking Consideration over that period.

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): June 5, 2026

iShares® Staked Ethereum Trust ETF

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

001-43185
(Commission File Number)

41-2865343
(I.R.S. Employer Identification

No.)

c/o iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC
400 Howard Street
San Francisco, California 94105

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 670-2000

Not Applicable
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
Shares	ETHB	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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.

Staking Rewards Distribution

On June 5, 2026, iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC (the "Sponsor") declared that the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (the "Trust") will make its first cash distribution in an aggregate amount of $351,669.96 (the "Distribution") to Shareholders of record on June 8, 2026. The Distribution will be paid on June 9, 2026. Shares are expected to begin trading ex-dividend on June 8, 2026.

The Distribution represents the cash proceeds of the Staking Consideration received by the Trust from staking activity during the period beginning when the Trust’s ether became actively staked and earning rewards (i.e., May 4, 2026) through May 29, 2026, net of the Staking Fee.

Ongoing Distributions

The Trust intends to make cash distributions to Shareholders on a monthly but no less frequently than quarterly basis from the Staking Consideration received by the Trust from staking, net of the Staking Fee. Such distributions are subject to the Sponsor's approval and its continuing determination that such distributions are in the best interests of the Trust and its Shareholders. The amount of any distribution will depend on the amount of Staking Consideration received by the Trust, applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and the Trust's operational and liquidity needs. There can be no assurance that the Trust will declare or pay distributions in any particular amount or at any particular frequency, or at all.

Information regarding the Trust’s distribution schedule, including expected distribution dates and related record dates, is available on the iShares product page for the Trust at www.ishares.com. Shareholders are advised to consult with their tax advisors as to the tax consequences of the Distribution and any future distributions.

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Trust's Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended and supplemented from time to time by the Trust's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: June 5, 2026

	iShares® Staked Ethereum Trust ETF*

	By:	iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC


	By:	/s/ Bryan Bowers
		Name: Bryan Bowers Title: Director and Chief Financial Officer

*	The registrant is a trust. The individual specified above is signing in his capacity as an officer and/or authorized signatory of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, the Sponsor of the Trust.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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