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[8-K] ETHZilla Corp Reports Material Event

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ETHZilla Corporation amended a financing arrangement with an institutional investor that restructures previously issued senior secured convertible notes and adds a new series of secured convertible notes. The original financing involved $156,250,000 in Existing Convertible Notes sold for 96.0% of principal; the Amendment reduces the interest rate on the Existing Notes from 4% to 2% and issues New Convertible Notes sold at 97.25% of their principal.

The New Convertible Notes are secured by $50 million in Ether (ETH) and approximately $500 million in cash. Conversion mechanics include a downward-only conversion price reset beginning May 8, 2026 and quarterly thereafter, an investor conversion cap of 19.99% of outstanding shares without shareholder approval, and a mandatory conversion trigger if VWAP exceeds $4.4785 for 30 consecutive trading days. The amendment permits the company to stake crypto collateral and use yield on controlled cash accounts in the ordinary course. Key stated balances: 102,264 ETH (~$462M), $559M cash equivalents, and 160,176,122 shares outstanding.

ETHZilla Corporation ha modificato un accordo di finanziamento con un investitore istituzionale che ristruttura note convertibili senior garantite emesse in passato e aggiunge una nuova serie di note convertibili garantite. Il finanziamento originale prevedeva 156,25 milioni di dollari in Existing Convertible Notes vendute al 96,0% del valore nominale; l’Amendamento riduce l’interesse sui Existing Notes dal 4% al 2% e emette nuove note convertibili vendute al 97,25% del loro valore nominale. Le New Convertible Notes sono garantite da 50 milioni di dollari in Ether (ETH) e circa 500 milioni di dollari in liquidità. Le modalità di conversione includono una ricalibrazione del prezzo di conversione solo al ribasso a partire dall’8 maggio 2026 e trimestralmente, un tetto di conversione per l’investitore del 19,99% delle azioni in circolazione senza approvazione degli azionisti, e un trigger di conversione obbligatoria se il VWAP supera 4,4785 dollari per 30 sedute consecutive. L’emendamento permette all’azienda di impegnare come garanzia crypto e di utilizzare il rendimento dei conti cassa controllati nell’ordinario. Saldi chiave dichiarati: 102.264 ETH (~462 milioni di dollari), ~559 milioni di dollari in equivalenti di cassa e 160.176.122 azioni in circolazione.
ETHZilla Corporation modificó un acuerdo de financiación con un inversor institucional que reestructura las notas convertibles senior garantizadas emitidas previamente y añade una nueva serie de notas convertibles garantizadas. La financiación original involucró 156,25 millones de dólares en Existing Convertible Notes vendidos al 96,0% de su valor nominal; la Enmienda reduce la tasa de interés de las Existing Notes del 4% al 2% y emite New Convertible Notes vendidas al 97,25% de su valor nominal. Las New Convertible Notes están garantizadas por 50 millones de dólares en Ether (ETH) y aproximadamente 500 millones de dólares en efectivo. Las mecánicas de conversión incluyen un restablecimiento de precio de conversión hacia abajo a partir del 8 de mayo de 2026 y trimestralmente después, un tope de conversión del inversor del 19,99% de las acciones en circulación sin aprobación de los accionistas, y un disparador de conversión obligatoria si el VWAP supera 4,4785 dólares durante 30 días de negociación consecutivos. La enmienda permite a la compañía respaldar con criptoactivos como garantía y usar el rendimiento de cuentas de efectivo controladas en el curso normal. Balances clave indicados: 102.264 ETH (~462 millones de dólares), ~559 millones de dólares en equivalentes de efectivo y 160.176.122 acciones en circulación.
ETHZilla Corporation은 제도권 투자자와의 자금조달 계약을 수정하여 기존의 선순위 담보 전환채를 재구성하고 새로운 시리즈의 담보 전환채를 추가했습니다. 원래의 자금조달은 원금의 96.0%에 해당하는 1,5625천만 달러의 Existing Convertible Notes를 매각했고, 수정안은 Existing Notes의 이자율을 4%에서 2%로 낮추며, 새로운 담보 전환채를 원금의 97.25%에 매각합니다. 새로운 담보 전환채는 Ether(ETH) 5천만 달러와 현금 약 5억 달러로 담보됩니다. 전환 방식은 2026년 5월 8일부터 매분기 하방으로만 전환가를 재설정하고, 투자자의 전환 한도를 발행 주식의 19.99%로 설정하며, 주주 승인 없이도 가능합니다. 또한 VWAP가 30거래일 연속 4.4785달러를 초과하면 의무적 전환 트리거가 작동합니다. 수정안은 회사가 암호자산 담보를 설정하고 일반적으로 제어된 현금계좌의 수익을 사용할 수 있도록 허용합니다. 주요 잔액은 102,264 ETH(약 4,620만 달러), 현금 등가액 약 5억 5,900만 달러, 발행 주식 160,176,122주입니다.
ETHZilla Corporation a modifié un accord de financement avec un investisseur institutionnel qui restructurait des obligations convertibles senior garanties émis précédemment et ajoute une nouvelle série d’obligations convertibles garanties. Le financement original impliquait 156,25 millions de dollars de Existing Convertible Notes vendues à 96,0% de la valeur nominale; l’amendement ramène le taux d’intérêt des Existing Notes de 4% à 2% et émet de nouvelles Convertible Notes vendues à 97,25% de leur valeur nominale. Les New Convertible Notes sont garanties par 50 millions de dollars en Ether (ETH) et environ 500 millions de dollars en liquidités. Les mécanismes de conversion prévoient une réinitialisation du prix de conversion à la baisse à partir du 8 mai 2026 et trimestriellement ensuite, un plafond de conversion pour l’investisseur de 19,99% des actions en circulation sans approbation des actionnaires, et un déclencheur de conversion obligatoire si le VWAP dépasse 4,4785 dollars pendant 30 sessions de négociation consécutives. L’amendement permet à l’entreprise de mettre en gage des garanties cryptos et d’utiliser le rendement des comptes en espèces contrôlés dans le cours normal. Soldes clés indiqués : 102 264 ETH (~462 M$), environ 559 M$ en équivalents de trésorerie et 160 176 122 actions en circulation.
ETHZilla Corporation hat eine Finanzierungsvereinbarung mit einem institutionellen Investor geändert, die zuvor ausgegebene senior gesicherte Wandelanleihen umstrukturiert und eine neue Serie gesicherter Wandelanleihen hinzufügt. Die ursprüngliche Finanzierung umfasste 156,25 Mio. USD in Existing Convertible Notes, die mit 96,0 % des Nennwerts verkauft wurden; die Änderung senkt den Zinssatz der Existing Notes von 4 % auf 2 % und emittiert New Convertible Notes, die zu 97,25 % ihres Nennwerts verkauft werden. Die New Convertible Notes sind durch 50 Mio. USD in Ether (ETH) und ca. 500 Mio. USD in Bargeld gesichert. Die Umwandlungsmechanismen sehen eine nur nach unten gerichtete Anpassung des Umwandlungspreises ab dem 8. Mai 2026 sowie quartalsweise danach vor, eine Investoren-Umwandlungsobergrenze von 19,99 % der ausstehenden Aktien ohne Aktionärszustimmung und einen obligatorischen Umwandlungs-Auslöser, wenn der VWAP 30 aufeinanderfolgende Handelstage lang 4,4785 USD überschreitet. Die Änderung erlaubt dem Unternehmen, Kryptowährungs- Sicherheiten zu hinterlegen und Erträge aus kontrollierten Bargeldkonten im normalen Geschäftsbetrieb zu nutzen. Wichtige ausgewiesene Salden: 102.264 ETH (~462 Mio. USD), ca. 559 Mio. USD an Äquivalenten in Bargeld und 160.176.122 ausstehende Aktien.
قامت شركة ETHZilla بتعديل ترتيب تمويل مع مستثمر مؤسسي يعيد هيكلة سندات قابلة للتحويل Senior مضمونة قد صدرت سابقاً ويضيف سلسلة جديدة من السندات القابلة للتحويل المضمونة. شارك التمويل الأصلي في 156.25 مليون دولار من Existing Convertible Notes المبيعة بنسبة 96.0% من القيمة الاسمية؛ يقلل التعديل معدل الفائدة على Existing Notes من 4% إلى 2% ويصدر سندات قابلة للتحويل جديدة تباع بنسبة 97.25% من قيمتها الاسمية. سندات التحويل الجديدة مضمونة بـ 50 مليون دولار من إيثر (ETH) وبنحو 500 مليون دولار من النقد. تشمل آليات التحويل إعادة ضبط سعر التحويل منحداً فقط اعتباراً من 8 مايو 2026 وربعياً بعد ذلك، وقيد تحويل المستثمر بنسبة 19.99% من الأسهم القائمة دون موافقة المساهمين، ومشغل تحويل إجباري إذا تجاوز VWAP 4.4785 دولاراً لمدة 30 يوماً تداولياً متتالياً. يسمح التعديل للشركة بتوثيق رهانات عملات مشفرة واستخدام عوائد الحسابات النقدية الخاضعة للسيطرة ضمن العمل المعتاد. الأرصدة الرئيسية المعلنة: 102,264 ETH (~462 مليون دولار)، وقرابة 559 مليون دولار من مقابل النقد، و160,176,122 سهماً قائماً.
ETHZilla 公司修订了与机构投资者的融资安排,重组此前发行的优先担保可转换票据并新增一系列有担保的可转换票据。原始融资涉及 1.5625 亿美元的 Existing Convertible Notes,以票面价值的 96.0% 销售;修订将现有票据的利率从 4% 降至 2%,并以票面价值的 97.25% 发售新的可转换票据。新票据由 5000 万美元的以太币(ETH)和约 5 亿美元现金作担保。转换机制包括自 2026 年 5 月 8 日起向下调整转换价格并按季调整、投资者的转换上限为未派发股本的 19.99%,且若 VWAP 连续 30 个交易日超过 4.4785 美元则触发强制转换。修订允许公司以加密货币作抵押并在日常业务中使用受控现金账户的收益。关键余额披露为:102,264 ETH(约 4.62 亿美元)、约 5.59 亿美元现金等价物,以及在外流通股本 1,601,761,22 股。
Positive
  • Reduced interest rate on Existing Convertible Notes from 4% to 2%, lowering cash interest expense.
  • Substantial collateral backing: $50 million in ETH and approximately $500 million in cash securing the New Convertible Notes.
  • Improved upfront proceeds on New Notes sold at 97.25% of principal versus 96.0% on the Original Financing.
  • Permitted staking and use of yield on controlled accounts, allowing the company to generate and use returns from crypto holdings in the ordinary course.
Negative
  • Downward-only conversion price resets (starting May 8, 2026 and quarterly) could materially increase dilution if market price falls.
  • Removal of anti-dilution protections for New Convertible Notes (except certain adjustments) increases dilution risk to existing shareholders.
  • High default interest: interest rate jumps to 18% per annum upon an event of default, creating substantial downside cost if defaults occur.
  • Conversion limits and shareholder dependencies: conversions that would exceed 19.99% require shareholder approval, adding execution risk and potential delays.

Insights

TL;DR: Restructuring improves near-term cash cost and adds substantial collateral, but conversion mechanics and downward resets create potential dilution risk.

The amendment lowers the explicit interest burden by cutting the rate to 2% and puts sizable collateral behind the New Notes: $50M in ETH plus ~ $500M cash. Selling New Notes at 97.25% of principal modestly increases upfront cash proceeds relative to the Original Financing. However, the conversion price framework—including downward-only resets starting May 8, 2026, adjustments for dilutive issuances, and Variable Price election—creates execution risk for equity holders because conversion economics may become materially dilutive if market prices decline. The 19.99% conversion cap without shareholder approval limits immediate dilution but requires stockholder action for larger conversions, which may constrain future financing flexibility. Overall impact is mixed: improved liquidity and collateralization versus potential equity dilution exposure.

TL;DR: The transaction introduces governance touchpoints—shareholder approvals and conversion caps—that materially affect shareholder dilution and corporate actions.

The Amendment explicitly requires the company to seek shareholder approval for issuing shares in excess of the 19.99% Exchange Cap, and certain Equity Conditions (including effective registration, listing status, authorized shares, and absence of material non-public information) must be satisfied for conversions. These provisions transfer control over large-scale equity issuance to shareholders and create procedural dependencies that could delay or block conversions and related transactions. The company also agreed to pay up to $250,000 of the investor’s legal fees and to placement agent fees, which are standard but noteworthy governance costs. From a governance perspective, the arrangement balances investor protections with shareholder rights but adds complexity to capital planning and corporate approvals.

ETHZilla Corporation ha modificato un accordo di finanziamento con un investitore istituzionale che ristruttura note convertibili senior garantite emesse in passato e aggiunge una nuova serie di note convertibili garantite. Il finanziamento originale prevedeva 156,25 milioni di dollari in Existing Convertible Notes vendute al 96,0% del valore nominale; l’Amendamento riduce l’interesse sui Existing Notes dal 4% al 2% e emette nuove note convertibili vendute al 97,25% del loro valore nominale. Le New Convertible Notes sono garantite da 50 milioni di dollari in Ether (ETH) e circa 500 milioni di dollari in liquidità. Le modalità di conversione includono una ricalibrazione del prezzo di conversione solo al ribasso a partire dall’8 maggio 2026 e trimestralmente, un tetto di conversione per l’investitore del 19,99% delle azioni in circolazione senza approvazione degli azionisti, e un trigger di conversione obbligatoria se il VWAP supera 4,4785 dollari per 30 sedute consecutive. L’emendamento permette all’azienda di impegnare come garanzia crypto e di utilizzare il rendimento dei conti cassa controllati nell’ordinario. Saldi chiave dichiarati: 102.264 ETH (~462 milioni di dollari), ~559 milioni di dollari in equivalenti di cassa e 160.176.122 azioni in circolazione.
ETHZilla Corporation modificó un acuerdo de financiación con un inversor institucional que reestructura las notas convertibles senior garantizadas emitidas previamente y añade una nueva serie de notas convertibles garantizadas. La financiación original involucró 156,25 millones de dólares en Existing Convertible Notes vendidos al 96,0% de su valor nominal; la Enmienda reduce la tasa de interés de las Existing Notes del 4% al 2% y emite New Convertible Notes vendidas al 97,25% de su valor nominal. Las New Convertible Notes están garantizadas por 50 millones de dólares en Ether (ETH) y aproximadamente 500 millones de dólares en efectivo. Las mecánicas de conversión incluyen un restablecimiento de precio de conversión hacia abajo a partir del 8 de mayo de 2026 y trimestralmente después, un tope de conversión del inversor del 19,99% de las acciones en circulación sin aprobación de los accionistas, y un disparador de conversión obligatoria si el VWAP supera 4,4785 dólares durante 30 días de negociación consecutivos. La enmienda permite a la compañía respaldar con criptoactivos como garantía y usar el rendimiento de cuentas de efectivo controladas en el curso normal. Balances clave indicados: 102.264 ETH (~462 millones de dólares), ~559 millones de dólares en equivalentes de efectivo y 160.176.122 acciones en circulación.
ETHZilla Corporation은 제도권 투자자와의 자금조달 계약을 수정하여 기존의 선순위 담보 전환채를 재구성하고 새로운 시리즈의 담보 전환채를 추가했습니다. 원래의 자금조달은 원금의 96.0%에 해당하는 1,5625천만 달러의 Existing Convertible Notes를 매각했고, 수정안은 Existing Notes의 이자율을 4%에서 2%로 낮추며, 새로운 담보 전환채를 원금의 97.25%에 매각합니다. 새로운 담보 전환채는 Ether(ETH) 5천만 달러와 현금 약 5억 달러로 담보됩니다. 전환 방식은 2026년 5월 8일부터 매분기 하방으로만 전환가를 재설정하고, 투자자의 전환 한도를 발행 주식의 19.99%로 설정하며, 주주 승인 없이도 가능합니다. 또한 VWAP가 30거래일 연속 4.4785달러를 초과하면 의무적 전환 트리거가 작동합니다. 수정안은 회사가 암호자산 담보를 설정하고 일반적으로 제어된 현금계좌의 수익을 사용할 수 있도록 허용합니다. 주요 잔액은 102,264 ETH(약 4,620만 달러), 현금 등가액 약 5억 5,900만 달러, 발행 주식 160,176,122주입니다.
ETHZilla Corporation a modifié un accord de financement avec un investisseur institutionnel qui restructurait des obligations convertibles senior garanties émis précédemment et ajoute une nouvelle série d’obligations convertibles garanties. Le financement original impliquait 156,25 millions de dollars de Existing Convertible Notes vendues à 96,0% de la valeur nominale; l’amendement ramène le taux d’intérêt des Existing Notes de 4% à 2% et émet de nouvelles Convertible Notes vendues à 97,25% de leur valeur nominale. Les New Convertible Notes sont garanties par 50 millions de dollars en Ether (ETH) et environ 500 millions de dollars en liquidités. Les mécanismes de conversion prévoient une réinitialisation du prix de conversion à la baisse à partir du 8 mai 2026 et trimestriellement ensuite, un plafond de conversion pour l’investisseur de 19,99% des actions en circulation sans approbation des actionnaires, et un déclencheur de conversion obligatoire si le VWAP dépasse 4,4785 dollars pendant 30 sessions de négociation consécutives. L’amendement permet à l’entreprise de mettre en gage des garanties cryptos et d’utiliser le rendement des comptes en espèces contrôlés dans le cours normal. Soldes clés indiqués : 102 264 ETH (~462 M$), environ 559 M$ en équivalents de trésorerie et 160 176 122 actions en circulation.
ETHZilla Corporation hat eine Finanzierungsvereinbarung mit einem institutionellen Investor geändert, die zuvor ausgegebene senior gesicherte Wandelanleihen umstrukturiert und eine neue Serie gesicherter Wandelanleihen hinzufügt. Die ursprüngliche Finanzierung umfasste 156,25 Mio. USD in Existing Convertible Notes, die mit 96,0 % des Nennwerts verkauft wurden; die Änderung senkt den Zinssatz der Existing Notes von 4 % auf 2 % und emittiert New Convertible Notes, die zu 97,25 % ihres Nennwerts verkauft werden. Die New Convertible Notes sind durch 50 Mio. USD in Ether (ETH) und ca. 500 Mio. USD in Bargeld gesichert. Die Umwandlungsmechanismen sehen eine nur nach unten gerichtete Anpassung des Umwandlungspreises ab dem 8. Mai 2026 sowie quartalsweise danach vor, eine Investoren-Umwandlungsobergrenze von 19,99 % der ausstehenden Aktien ohne Aktionärszustimmung und einen obligatorischen Umwandlungs-Auslöser, wenn der VWAP 30 aufeinanderfolgende Handelstage lang 4,4785 USD überschreitet. Die Änderung erlaubt dem Unternehmen, Kryptowährungs- Sicherheiten zu hinterlegen und Erträge aus kontrollierten Bargeldkonten im normalen Geschäftsbetrieb zu nutzen. Wichtige ausgewiesene Salden: 102.264 ETH (~462 Mio. USD), ca. 559 Mio. USD an Äquivalenten in Bargeld und 160.176.122 ausstehende Aktien.
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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): September 22, 2025

 

ETHZilla Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware   001-38105   90-1890354
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

2875 South Ocean Blvd, Suite 200
Palm Beach, FL
  33480
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650507-0669

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   ETHZ   The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock   ETHZW   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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K originally filed by ETHZilla Corporation, formerly 180 Life Sciences Corp. (the “Company” , “we” and “us”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 11, 2025, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto filed with the SEC on August 21, 2025, on August 8, 2025, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with investment funds managed by an institutional investor (the “Investor”), under which the Company agreed to sell and issue to the Investor senior secured convertible notes (the “Existing Convertible Notes”) in aggregate principal amount of $156,250,000 (the “Original Principal Amount”) in exchange for cash equal to 96.0% of the Original Principal Amount (the “Original Debt Financing”).

 

On September 22, 2025, the Company entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement with the Investor (the “Amendment Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things (a) the Company agreed to sell a new series of senior secured convertible notes to the Investor (the “New Convertible Notes”, and together with the Existing Convertible Notes, the “Convertible Notes”); (b) the Company and the Investor agreed to partially waive and modify certain terms of the Existing Convertible Notes and the Securities Purchase Agreement, including: (i) to reduce the interest rate from 4% to 2% (ii) excluding the New Convertible Notes from the anti-dilutive provisions of the Existing Convertible Notes, except in connection with the Existing Note Conversion Price Adjustment (defined and described below), (iii) permitting the Company to Stake (as defined in the Security Purchase Agreement) the collateral held in the Company’s crypto control accounts, (iv) allowing the Company to use the yield of any cash held in the controlled accounts (less the accrued and unpaid interest on the Convertible Notes and any other amounts then due and payable to the Investor), in the ordinary course of business, and (v) to permit during the 90 day period following the August 22, 2025 effective date of a resale registration statement filed to register the resale of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Existing Convertible Notes, pursuant to which the Company was previously restricted from taking certain actions, one or more additional subsequent placements (not including any variable rate transaction) solely consisting of the sale of common stock (x) with gross proceeds not in excess of an aggregate of $1 billion, subject to certain pre-requisites, or (y) at any time if such applicable purchase price exceeds $4.00 (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations and similar events).

 

The New Convertible Notes were sold to the Investors on September 22, 2025, in the aggregate principal amount of $350 million (the “New Principal Amount”) in exchange for cash equal to 97.25% of the New Principal Amount (the “New Debt Financing”).

 

The Company closed the New Debt Financing simultaneously with the signing of the Amendment Agreement (the “Effective Date”). The New Convertible Notes were issued in a private placement in reliance upon an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

  

The New Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.00% per annum through the maturity date, which is August 8, 2028 (the “Maturity Date”) or earlier conversion or redemption date. The interest rate will increase to a rate of 18.0% per annum upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default under the New Convertible Notes. The New Convertible Notes are secured by $50 million of Ether (ETH) (the “ETH Collateral”) and approximately $500 million in cash (the “Cash Collateral”).

 

At any time after May 8, 2026, the Investor shall have the right to require that the Company redeem all or any part of the outstanding New Convertible Notes. If at any time after the Effective Date, (i) the loan to value ratio of the New Convertible Notes is greater than 85%, or (ii) upon the occurrence of any Trigger Event (as defined in the New Convertible Notes), the Investor shall have the right to require that the Company redeem all or any part of the outstanding note in cash at a price equal to 100% of the amount of such New Convertible Note being redeemed.

 

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The New Convertible Notes provide that the Investor may convert all or any portion of the principal amount of such New Convertible Notes, together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, at an initial conversion price of $3.05 (the “Conversion Price”), which is subject to a downward only reset on May 8, 2026, and each three month anniversary thereafter (each a “Reset Date”) equal to the closing bid price of the common stock on each such Reset Date, to the extent such price is less than the Conversion Price. The Investor is not permitted to convert the New Convertible Notes to the extent that the shares of common stock deliverable upon conversion thereof would exceed 19.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares immediately prior to executing the Amendment Agreement (the “Exchange Cap”) without prior stockholder approval. We are also required to seek stockholder approval for the issuance of the shares of common stock upon conversion of the New Convertible Notes in accordance with the Amendment Agreement.

 

As a result of the Conversion Price of the New Convertible Notes being less than the conversion price of the Existing Convertible Notes, the conversion price of the Existing Convertible Notes automatically adjusted to the Conversion Price on the Effective Date (the “Existing Note Conversion Price Adjustment”).

  

The New Convertible Notes also provide that, at any time after March 22, 2026, the Company may require holders to convert all or a portion of the outstanding principal into shares of common stock (a “Mandatory Conversion”) if certain conditions are satisfied. Specifically, the volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the Company’s common stock on its principal trading market must exceed $4.4785 (as adjusted for stock splits and similar events) for 30 consecutive trading days and no Equity Conditions (defined below) failure may exist. The Company may not effect more than one Mandatory Conversion during any 20-trading-day period and may not exercise its right if an event of default has occurred and is continuing. A Mandatory Conversion is subject to cancellation if the stock price falls below the minimum conversion price or if an Equity Conditions failure occurs prior to the conversion date, unless waived by the holder. In lieu of conversion of any portion of the notes that cannot be converted due to an Equity Conditions Failure, the Company may instead require the holder to exchange such portion into the right to receive the same number of shares issuable upon conversion, pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), on mutually agreeable terms. The “Equity Conditions” generally require, among other things, that the Company’s registration statement registering the resale of the common stock issuable upon conversion of the New Convertible Notes is effective or the shares are otherwise eligible for resale, that the common stock remains listed and tradable on an eligible market, that no event of default or material breach exists, that certain specific volume requirements have been met, that sufficient authorized shares are available, that no material, non-public information or unresolved disputes exist, and that the stockholders of the Company have approved the issuance of shares of common stock in excess of the Exchange Cap.

 

Additionally, the New Convertible Notes provide that, if at any time and from time to time on or after the issuance date thereof, there occurs any stock split, stock dividend, stock combination recapitalization or other similar transaction involving the Company’s common stock (each, a “Stock Combination Event”, and such date thereof, the “Stock Combination Event Date”) and the Event Market Price (as defined below) is less than the Conversion Price then in effect (after giving effect to certain adjustments), then on the 16th Trading Day (as defined in the New Convertible Notes) immediately following such Stock Combination Event Date, the Conversion Price then in effect on such sixteenth (16th) Trading Day (after giving effect to certain adjustments) shall be reduced (but in no event increased) to the Event Market Price. “Event Market Price” means, with respect to any Stock Combination Event Date, the quotient determined by dividing (x) the sum of the volume weighted average prices (VWAP) of the Company’s common stock for each of the five Trading Days with the lowest VWAP of the Company’s common stock during the 15 consecutive Trading Day period ending and including the Trading Day immediately preceding the 16th Trading Day after such Stock Combination Event Date, divided by (y) five.

 

Additionally, if the Company issues or sells shares of common stock after the Effective Date at a price lower than the then-current conversion price of the New Convertible Notes (a “Dilutive Issuance”), subject to certain excepted issuances, the conversion price of the New Convertible Notes will be adjusted downward to match the price of such newly issued shares.

 

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Finally, if the Company issues or enters into an agreement to issue common stock, options, or convertible securities with a price that varies or may vary with the market price of the common stock (excluding certain at-the-market offerings and customary anti-dilution adjustments), the holders of the New Convertible Notes have the right, but not the obligation, to elect to use such “Variable Price” for purposes of converting the New Convertible Notes. The holder may make this election on a per-conversion basis and is not required to rely on the Variable Price for any future conversions.

 

The New Convertible Notes provide for certain covenants, including that the Company shall maintain, at all times, (i) a balance of $5 million or more held in accounts other than the controlled securities account entered into at the consummation of the transaction and (ii) a loan-to-value ratio of no more than 100%, in addition to other customary covenants and events of default that are typical for transactions of this type and certain affirmative and negative covenants.

 

Pursuant to Amendment Agreement, the Company has agreed to certain obligations to register and maintain the registration of the shares of common stock underlying the New Convertible Notes, including filing within 15 calendar days of the Effective Date, a resale registration statement to register for resale the shares underlying the New Convertible Notes. Under this agreement, the Company shall be required to provide certain registration rights under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws for the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the New Convertible Notes.

 

The security documents consist of (i) a Pledge and Security Agreement dated August 8, 2025, entered into by the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company and the collateral agent, which is an affiliate of the Investor (the “Collateral Agent”); (ii) a control agreement in respect of the ETH Collateral entered into by the Company, the Collateral Agent and the custodian of such account, (iii) a control agreement in respect of the Cash Collateral entered into by the Company, the Collateral Agent and the custodian of such account, and (iv) a guaranty agreement entered into by certain subsidiaries of the Company in favor of the Investor. In addition, the Company will pay up to $250,000 in legal fees of the Investor’s counsel.

  

Clear Street LLC (“Clear Street”) provided us placement agent services in connection with the New Debt Financing. As compensation therewith, the Company (i) paid Clear Street a total cash fee equal to 1% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised in the New Debt Funding, and (ii) reimbursed certain reasonable and documented fees and expenses of legal counsel for Clear Street and other out-of-pocket expenses.

 

The forms of the New Convertible Notes, Securities Purchase Agreement, Amendment Agreement, the Pledge and Security Agreement and the guaranty are each filed as Exhibits 4.110.110.2, 10.4 and 10.5, respectively, to this Current Report, respectively, and the foregoing description thereof is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Securities Purchase Agreement, Amendment Agreement, New Convertible Notes and Pledge and Security Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein.

 

Registration Rights Agreement

 

August 8, 2025, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “RRA”) with the Investor pursuant to which, among other things, and subject to certain limitations set forth therein, the Investor has customary demand registration rights and the Company is obligated to prepare and file a registration statement registering the offer and sale of all of their common stock, including the common stock issuable upon conversion of the New Convertible Notes.

 

These registration rights are subject to certain conditions and limitations, including the right of the underwriters to limit the number of shares to be included in a registration or offering and the Company’s right to delay or withdraw a registration statement under certain circumstances.

 

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The form of RRA is filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this Current Report, and the foregoing description thereof is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of RRA and the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The information set forth above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report with respect to the Amendment Agreement and the New Convertible Notes is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The disclosure set forth above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report is incorporated by reference herein, to the extent applicable. The New Convertible Notes and the securities of the Company that may be issued in connection with the New Debt Financing will not be registered under the Securities Act, in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

 

In the event the New Convertible Notes were converted in full at the conversion price of $3.05, the maximum number of shares of common stock currently issuable upon conversion thereof (notwithstanding the Exchange Cap), would total 114,754,098 shares of common stock.

 

Item 3.03 Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders.

 

The disclosure set forth above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report is incorporated by reference herein, to the extent applicable and in so far as the New Convertible Notes, Securities Purchase Agreement and/or Amendment Agreement, include working capital restrictions and limitations on the payment of dividends.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On September 22, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the sale of the Convertible Notes, providing an update on its stock repurchase program, business strategy, and ETH accumulation, a copy of which is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01 in its entirety.

 

The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1  attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

Stock Repurchase Program

 

On August 22, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized and approved a stock repurchase program for up to $250.0 million of the currently outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. Subject to any future extension in the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company, the repurchase program is scheduled to expire upon the earliest of (i) June 30, 2026, (ii) when a maximum of $250.0 million of the Company’s common stock has been repurchased, or (iii) when such program is discontinued by the Board of Directors.

 

From September 13, 2025 to September 19, 2025, the Company repurchased an aggregate of approximately 0.5 million shares of common stock at an average price of $2.41 per share, which have been cancelled and/or in the process of being cancelled.

 

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ETH Accumulation Status Update

 

A summary of ETHZilla’s current ETH position and key metrics as of September 19, 2025:

 

  Total ETH & ETH Equivalents Held: 102,264

 

  Total ETH & ETH Equivalents Held (USD): approximately $462 million

 

  Total USD Cash Equivalents: approximately: $559 million

 

  Total Earned Protocol Tokens: 1,500,000
     
  Total Shares Outstanding: 160,176,122

 

Updated Risk Factors

 

In connection with the announcement of the offering of the New Convertible Notes, the Company is supplementing the risk factors previously disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 10-K”), as further updated with Risk Factors included in any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K (collectively, the “SEC Reports”), with the following risk factors. These risk factors should be read in conjunction with the risk factors included in the SEC Reports.

 

Our stockholders may experience significant dilution as a result of conversion of our Convertible Notes.

 

We have outstanding convertible notes in the aggregate principal amount of $350 million. The Convertible Notes are convertible into shares of common stock in accordance with the terms thereof, and include various reset and anti-dilution provisions. Our stockholders may experience significant dilution as a result of the conversion of the Convertible Notes.

 

The Convertible Notes contain covenants that limit our flexibility.

 

The Convertible Notes rank senior to all other indebtedness and are secured by a first priority security interest, and contain certain participation rights and covenants that impose certain restrictions on us, including covenants that limit our ability to issue additional securities that would dilute or conflict with the Convertible Notes during specified periods. These restrictions could limit our ability to raise additional capital or pursue strategic opportunities, potentially impacting our operating and financial flexibility. These may limit our ability to obtain additional financing on favorable terms, which could adversely affect our operating and financial flexibility.

 

The Convertible Notes are secured by a significant portion of our assets.

 

The Convertible Notes are secured by $50 million of Ether (ETH) and approximately $500 million in cash. As a result of the above, the holders of the Convertible Notes, in the event of the occurrence of a default under the Convertible Notes, may enforce their security interests over our assets which secure such obligations, may take control of our assets and operations, and/or force us to curtail or abandon certain of our current business plans and operations. If that were to happen, any investment in the Company (including, but not limited to, any investment in our common stock) could lose value or become worthless.

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
4.1*   Form of Convertible Debenture dated September 22, 2025
10.1***   Form of Secured Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2025 by and between the Company and the investor thereto♦
10.2*   Form of Amendment and Waiver Agreement dated September 22, 2025♦
10.3***   Form of Registration Rights Agreement dated September 8, 2025♦
10.4***   Form of Pledge and Security Agreement dated September 8, 2025♦
10.5***   Form of Guaranty dated September 8, 2025♦
99.1**   Press Release, dated September 22, 2025
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

* Filed herewith.

 

** Furnished herewith.

 

***Filed as exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2025, and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Certain schedules, exhibits and similar attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company will provide a copy of such omitted materials to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and can generally be identified using statements that include words such as “estimate,” “expects,” “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “forecast,” “likely,” “will,” “target” or similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, the use of proceeds from the sale of the New Convertible Notes and the amount and timing of stock repurchases under the repurchase program. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, risks relating to the fact that common share repurchases may not be conducted in the timeframe or in the manner the Company expects, or at all, our ability to comply with the covenants associated with the New Convertible Notes and dilution caused by the conversion of such New Convertible Notes. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, made in the release or presentation or in any of its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings or public disclosures, except as provided by law. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included from time to time in the “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s periodic and current filings with the SEC, including Form 10-Qs, Form 10-Ks and Form 8-Ks, filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made.

 

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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: September 22, 2025

 

  ETHZilla Corporation
   
  By: /s/ McAndrew Rudisill
    Name:  McAndrew Rudisill
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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FAQ

What principal amount was involved in the original convertible note financing?

The Existing Convertible Notes had an aggregate principal amount of $156,250,000, sold for 96.0% of principal.

What collateral secures the New Convertible Notes for ETHZilla (ETHZW)?

The New Convertible Notes are secured by $50 million of Ether (ETH) and approximately $500 million in cash as collateral.

How does the amendment change the interest rate on the notes?

The amendment reduces the interest rate from 4% to 2%; however, the rate increases to 18% per annum if an event of default occurs.

What are the conversion limitations for the investor?

The investor cannot convert into shares that would exceed 19.99% of outstanding shares immediately prior to the Amendment Agreement without shareholder approval.

When do conversion price resets begin and how often do they occur?

Conversion price is subject to a downward-only reset beginning on May 8, 2026 and on each three-month anniversary thereafter.

What key balances did the filing disclose about ETHZilla's holdings?

Disclosed balances include 102,264 ETH (~$462 million), approximately $559 million in cash equivalents, and 160,176,122 total shares outstanding.
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