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ETHZilla Corporation filed an 8-K reporting executive agreements entered into September 15, 2025. The filing includes a Consulting Agreement and an amended Option Agreement with Stephen Shoemaker and an Executive Employment Agreement with McAndrew Rudisill, who is identified as Chief Executive Officer. The Rudisill Employment Agreement runs until the earlier of Mr. Rudisill providing 30 days' written notice of termination or December 31, 2028, and may automatically renew for up to two additional years unless non-renewal notice is given. The filing defines a Change in Control (merger, disposition of substantially all assets, and certain financing exceptions) and attaches the listed agreements as Exhibits 10.1–10.3 filed with the report.

ETHZilla Corporation ha presentato un 8-K che riporta accordi esecutivi stipulati il 15 settembre 2025. Il documento include un Accordo di Consulenza e un Accordo di Opzione modificato con Stephen Shoemaker, nonché un Accordo di Impiego Esecutivo con McAndrew Rudisill, identificato come Amministratore Delegato. L'Accordo di Impiego di Rudisill vale fino al primo tra: 30 giorni di preavviso scritto di terminazione da parte del Sig. Rudisill o il 31 dicembre 2028, e può rinnovarsi automaticamente per ulteriori due anni, salvo avviso di non rinnovo. La filing definisce un Cambio di Controllo (fusione, cessione della quasi totalità dei beni e determinate eccezioni di finanziamento) e allega gli accordi indicati come Allegati 10.1–10.3 al rapporto.

ETHZilla Corporation presentó un 8-K que reporta acuerdos ejecutivos celebrados el 15 de septiembre de 2025. El documento incluye un Acuerdo de Consultoría y un Acuerdo de Opción enmendado con Stephen Shoemaker, y un Acuerdo de Empleo Ejecutivo con McAndrew Rudisill, identificado como Director Ejecutivo. El Acuerdo de Empleo de Rudisill se mantiene vigente hasta la fecha en que el Sr. Rudisill envíe 30 días de preaviso por escrito de terminación o hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2028, y puede renovarse automáticamente por hasta dos años adicionales, salvo aviso de no renovación. La presentación define un Cambio de Control (fusión, enajenación de prácticamente todos los activos y ciertas excepciones de financiamiento) y adjunta los acuerdos mencionados como Anexos 10.1–10.3 presentados con el informe.

ETHZilla Corporation은 2025년 9월 15일 체결된 경영진 계약을 보고하는 8-K를 제출했습니다. 보고서에는 Stephen Shoemaker와의 컨설팅 계약 및 수정된 옵션 계약, 그리고 CEO로 명시된 McAndrew Rudisill과의 Execu tive 고용 계약이 포함됩니다. Rudisill 고용 계약은 Rudisill 씨가 서면으로 해지 통지 30일을 제공하는 시점 또는 2028년 12월 31일 중 먼저 이행되며, 비갱신 통지가 없는 한 최대 2년까지 자동 갱신될 수 있습니다. 보고서는 지배구조 변화를 정의하며(합병, 사실상 모든 자산의 양도, 특정 재무 예외) 보고서와 함께 문서 10.1–10.3으로 명시된 계약을 첨부합니다.

ETHZilla Corporation a déposé un 8-K annonçant des accords exécutifs conclus le 15 septembre 2025. Le dossier comprend un Contrat de Consultation et un Contrat d’Option modifié avec Stephen Shoemaker, ainsi qu’un Contrat de Travail Exécutif avec McAndrew Rudisill, identifié comme Directeur Général. Le Contrat d’Emploi de Rudisill court jusqu’au premier des événements suivants : préavis écrit de 30 jours de M. Rudisill ou le 31 décembre 2028, et peut être renouvelé automatiquement pour deux années supplémentaires au maximum, sauf avis de non-renouvellement. Le dépôt définit un Changement de Contrôle (fusion, cession de quasi-totalité des actifs et certaines exemptions de financement) et joint les accords mentionnés en tant qu’exhibits 10.1–10.3 déposés avec le rapport.

ETHZilla Corporation hat eine 8-K eingereicht, die Geschäftsführervereinbarungen enthält, die am 15. September 2025 geschlossen wurden. Die Unterlage umfasst eine Beratungsvertrag und eine geänderte Optionsvereinbarung mit Stephen Shoemaker sowie eine Executive Employment Agreement mit McAndrew Rudisill, der als Geschäftsführer angegeben ist. Das Rudisill-Beschäftigungsvertrag läuft bis zum frühesten der beiden Ereignisse: 30 Tage schriftliche Kündigungsfrist durch Herrn Rudisill oder der 31. Dezember 2028, und er kann automatisch um bis zu zwei weitere Jahre verlängert werden, sofern kein Kündigungswunsch vorliegt. Die Einreichung definiert eine Change in Control (Fusion, Veräußerung nahezu sämtlicher Vermögenswerte und bestimmte Finanzierungsausnahmen) und hängt die aufgeführten Vereinbarungen als Exhibits 10.1–10.3 dem Bericht an.

ETHZilla Corporation قدمت ملفاً من نوع 8-K يتضمن اتفاقيات تنفيذية أُبرمت في 15 سبتمبر 2025. يتضمن الملف اتفاقية استشارية واتفاقية خيارات معدلة مع ستيفن شويمِكر، واتفاقية توظيف تنفيذية مع ماكندرو روديسيل، المعروف بأنه الرئيس التنفيذي. سارية اتفاقية توظيف روديسيل حتى حدوث أحد الحدثين أولاً: إشعار كتابي بالإنهاء لمدة 30 يوماً من السيد روديسيل أو 31 ديسمبر 2028، ويمكن أن تتجدد تلقائياً لمدة تصل إلى عامين إضافيين ما لم يتم إعطاء إشعار عدم التجديد. تعرف الملف تغيير في السيطرة (اندماج، تصرف في أغلب الأصول وتوجد استثناءات تمويلية معينة) وتُرفق الاتفاقيات المذكورة كمعروضات 10.1–10.3 المرافقة للتقرير.

ETHZilla Corporation 提交了一个8-K,报告于2025年9月15日签订的高管协议。该文件包括与 Stephen Shoemaker 的咨询协议及经修订的期权协议,以及与被确认为首席执行官的 McAndrew Rudisill 的执行雇佣协议。Rudisill 的雇佣协议有效期为以两种情形中的先到者为准:Rudisill 先生发出30天书面终止通知,或截至 2028 年 12 月 31 日,并且除非发出不续约通知,否则可自动再延长最多两年。该档定义了 控制权变更(合并、几乎全部资产处置以及某些融资豁免),并将所列协议作为附件 10.1–10.3 与报告一同提交。

Positive
  • Executive continuity established by a formal Employment Agreement with the CEO through at least December 31, 2028, subject to defined renewal mechanics
  • Transparency through filing of material agreements as Exhibits 10.1–10.3 for investor review
  • Clear Change in Control definition that excludes ordinary financing transactions, which can reduce ambiguity around triggering events
Negative
  • Limited operational detail in the filing: economic terms, potential severance, or equity grant specifics are not disclosed in the provided text
  • Potential duration exposure if automatic renewals occur, extending obligations beyond 2028 without explicit termination rights described in the excerpt

Insights

TL;DR: Executive employment and related agreements formalize leadership tenure and include a specific Change in Control definition.

The filing documents formal contractual terms for the CEO and a consultant, which clarifies leadership continuity through at least year-end 2028 absent earlier notice. The inclusion of an explicit Change in Control definition sets objective triggers for certain rights or protections tied to transactions such as mergers or asset dispositions, while excluding routine financing transactions. These provisions are typical for aligning executive incentives and protecting management in strategic transactions.

TL;DR: The Change in Control language establishes clear transaction boundaries relevant to potential deals.

The Change in Control clause distinguishes ordinary financing from transactions that would constitute a control change, which is material for deal planning and for evaluating potential severance, acceleration, or other contractual payments. The filing of related exhibits provides the concrete agreements investors and counterparties can review to assess deal-related obligations.

ETHZilla Corporation ha presentato un 8-K che riporta accordi esecutivi stipulati il 15 settembre 2025. Il documento include un Accordo di Consulenza e un Accordo di Opzione modificato con Stephen Shoemaker, nonché un Accordo di Impiego Esecutivo con McAndrew Rudisill, identificato come Amministratore Delegato. L'Accordo di Impiego di Rudisill vale fino al primo tra: 30 giorni di preavviso scritto di terminazione da parte del Sig. Rudisill o il 31 dicembre 2028, e può rinnovarsi automaticamente per ulteriori due anni, salvo avviso di non rinnovo. La filing definisce un Cambio di Controllo (fusione, cessione della quasi totalità dei beni e determinate eccezioni di finanziamento) e allega gli accordi indicati come Allegati 10.1–10.3 al rapporto.

ETHZilla Corporation presentó un 8-K que reporta acuerdos ejecutivos celebrados el 15 de septiembre de 2025. El documento incluye un Acuerdo de Consultoría y un Acuerdo de Opción enmendado con Stephen Shoemaker, y un Acuerdo de Empleo Ejecutivo con McAndrew Rudisill, identificado como Director Ejecutivo. El Acuerdo de Empleo de Rudisill se mantiene vigente hasta la fecha en que el Sr. Rudisill envíe 30 días de preaviso por escrito de terminación o hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2028, y puede renovarse automáticamente por hasta dos años adicionales, salvo aviso de no renovación. La presentación define un Cambio de Control (fusión, enajenación de prácticamente todos los activos y ciertas excepciones de financiamiento) y adjunta los acuerdos mencionados como Anexos 10.1–10.3 presentados con el informe.

ETHZilla Corporation은 2025년 9월 15일 체결된 경영진 계약을 보고하는 8-K를 제출했습니다. 보고서에는 Stephen Shoemaker와의 컨설팅 계약 및 수정된 옵션 계약, 그리고 CEO로 명시된 McAndrew Rudisill과의 Execu tive 고용 계약이 포함됩니다. Rudisill 고용 계약은 Rudisill 씨가 서면으로 해지 통지 30일을 제공하는 시점 또는 2028년 12월 31일 중 먼저 이행되며, 비갱신 통지가 없는 한 최대 2년까지 자동 갱신될 수 있습니다. 보고서는 지배구조 변화를 정의하며(합병, 사실상 모든 자산의 양도, 특정 재무 예외) 보고서와 함께 문서 10.1–10.3으로 명시된 계약을 첨부합니다.

ETHZilla Corporation a déposé un 8-K annonçant des accords exécutifs conclus le 15 septembre 2025. Le dossier comprend un Contrat de Consultation et un Contrat d’Option modifié avec Stephen Shoemaker, ainsi qu’un Contrat de Travail Exécutif avec McAndrew Rudisill, identifié comme Directeur Général. Le Contrat d’Emploi de Rudisill court jusqu’au premier des événements suivants : préavis écrit de 30 jours de M. Rudisill ou le 31 décembre 2028, et peut être renouvelé automatiquement pour deux années supplémentaires au maximum, sauf avis de non-renouvellement. Le dépôt définit un Changement de Contrôle (fusion, cession de quasi-totalité des actifs et certaines exemptions de financement) et joint les accords mentionnés en tant qu’exhibits 10.1–10.3 déposés avec le rapport.

ETHZilla Corporation hat eine 8-K eingereicht, die Geschäftsführervereinbarungen enthält, die am 15. September 2025 geschlossen wurden. Die Unterlage umfasst eine Beratungsvertrag und eine geänderte Optionsvereinbarung mit Stephen Shoemaker sowie eine Executive Employment Agreement mit McAndrew Rudisill, der als Geschäftsführer angegeben ist. Das Rudisill-Beschäftigungsvertrag läuft bis zum frühesten der beiden Ereignisse: 30 Tage schriftliche Kündigungsfrist durch Herrn Rudisill oder der 31. Dezember 2028, und er kann automatisch um bis zu zwei weitere Jahre verlängert werden, sofern kein Kündigungswunsch vorliegt. Die Einreichung definiert eine Change in Control (Fusion, Veräußerung nahezu sämtlicher Vermögenswerte und bestimmte Finanzierungsausnahmen) und hängt die aufgeführten Vereinbarungen als Exhibits 10.1–10.3 dem Bericht an.

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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 15, 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

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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
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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

(b)

 

Resignation of Stephen H. Shoemaker

 

On September 15, 2025, Stephen H. Shoemaker resigned as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of ETHZilla Corporation (the “Company”, “we” and “us”), which resignation was not the result of a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the registrant’s operations, policies or practices.

 

In connection with his resignation, the Board, with the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”), approved an extension of the expiration date of options to purchase 165,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.929 per share (the “Options”), which were previously granted to Mr. Shoemaker, and which, absent such extension, would have expired three months after his resignation, to June 17, 2035, the ten year anniversary of the grant date of such Options.

 

The Company also entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Shoemaker on September 15, 2025 (the “Consulting Agreement”). Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Shoemaker agreed to provide consulting services as reasonably requested by the Company during the term of the Consulting Agreement, which is for three months, unless extended by the mutual agreement of the parties. In consideration for providing the services under the Consulting Agreement, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Shoemaker $29,166.66 per month, which is payable by way of the issuance of (a) shares of common stock of the Company equal to $14,583.33, divided by the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on each monthly anniversary of the effective date of the Consulting Agreement during the term of the Consulting Agreement (or if such date is not a trading day, the last trading day prior to each such applicable date) (collectively, the “Consulting Shares”); and (b) $14,583.33 in cash. The Consulting Shares will be issued under and subject to the terms of the Company’s Fourth Amended and Restated 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan or, if approved by the Company’s stockholders, the Company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Consulting Agreement contains customary confidentiality and other representations of Mr. Shoemaker.

 

The foregoing summary of the Consulting Agreement and amendment to the Options is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Consulting Agreement and First Amendment to Option Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, and incorporated into this Item 5.02 by reference in their entirety.

 

(e)

 

Executive Employment Agreement with McAndrew Rudisill

 

On September 15, 2025, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Mr. McAndrew Rudisill, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman (the “Rudisill Employment Agreement”).

 

Pursuant to the Rudisill Employment Agreement, the Company agreed to continue to engage Mr. Rudisill as Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, during the term of the agreement, which continues until the earlier of (i) Mr. Rudisill provides the Company 30 days written notice of his termination of the Rudisill Employment Agreement or (ii) December 31, 2028; subject to up to two additional years of automatic renewals, if neither party provides the other intent of its non-renewal prior to December 31, 2028 or if automatically renewed, December 31, 2029.

 

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In consideration for agreeing to provide services under the Rudisill Employment Agreement, we agreed: (a) to pay Mr. Rudisill a base salary of $450,000 per year, with such amount to be reviewed by the Board with the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, at least annually, and may be increased if the Board deems appropriate; (b) that Mr. Rudisill would be eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus as established by the Board or Compensation Committee, which may consist of restricted stock units (RSUs) and/or cash payments; and (c) that Mr. Rudisill would be entitled to a change of control payment, equal to two percent (2%) of the greater of (i) the market capitalization of the Company on the closing date of a Change in Control (as defined below) or (ii) the total enterprise value (defined by the Company’s market capitalization on the closing date of a Change of Control, plus all outstanding debt, less cash). This Change in Control payment may consist of both RSU’s and/or cash, as determined by the Board or Compensation Committee. For the purposes of the Rudisill Employment Agreement, a “Change in Control” means either (i) a merger or consolidation involving the Company (or one of its subsidiaries where the Company issues shares), unless the transaction is solely for changing the Company’s domicile or results in the Company’s stockholders retaining more than 50% of the voting power in the surviving or parent corporation immediately after the transaction, or (ii) the sale, lease, transfer, exclusive license, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ assets or equity, including through the sale or disposition of subsidiaries holding substantially all such assets, except where the transfer is to a wholly-owned subsidiary, provided that transactions carried out principally for bona fide equity financing purposes, where the Company receives cash or debt is cancelled or converted (or a combination thereof), will not constitute a Change in Control.

 

Separately, upon termination of the Rudisill Employment Agreement for any reason, the Company must promptly, and no later than 30 days after termination (or sooner if required by law), pay Mr. Rudisill (or his surviving spouse or estate) a lump sum covering any portion of his then current salary due through the termination date and reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred. Additionally, if Mr. Rudisill has been employed for more than 12 months, he will also receive severance payment equal to two times his base salary at the time of termination. In addition, if his employment ends within 36 months of the start date (September 15, 2025), he will receive a payment, payable in stock and/or cash as determined by the Board, equal to the greater of (a) 1% of the Company’s market capitalization; or (b) 1% of the total enterprise value (market capitalization plus debt, less cash) of the Company, at the time of termination. Payment of these severance benefits are conditioned on Mr. Rudisill executing a general release of claims against the Board relating to his employment or service with the Company.

 

The Rudisill Employment Agreement also contains customary confidentiality obligations and work made for hire language. In addition, Mr. Rudisill is eligible to receive certain employee benefits, including profit sharing, medical, disability and life insurance plans and programs, that are established and made generally available by the Company from time to time to its employees, subject, however, to the applicable eligibility requirements and other provisions of such plans and programs (including, without limitation, requirements as to position, tenure, location, salary, age and health).

 

Notwithstanding the terms of the Rudisill Employment Agreement, as discussed above, the Board and/or Compensation Committee may from time to time, in their discretion, increase Mr. Rudisill’s base salary or award discretionary bonuses to Mr. Rudisill, which may take the form of cash consideration or equity.

 

The Rudisill Employment Agreement superseded the offer letter previously provided to Mr. Rudisill to serve on the Company’s Board.

 

The foregoing summary of the Rudisill Employment Agreement is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Rudisill Employment Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.3, and is incorporated into this Item 5.02 by reference in its entirety.

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
10.1*   Consulting Agreement dated September 15, 2025, between ETHZilla Corporation and Stephen Shoemaker
10.2*   First Amendment to Option Agreement dated September 15, 2025, between ETHZilla Corporation and Stephen Shoemaker
10.3*   Executive Employment Agreement dated September 15, 2025, between ETHZilla Corporation and McAndrew Rudisill
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL documents).

 

* Filed herewith.

 

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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 19, 2025

 

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

 

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FAQ

What agreements did ETHZilla (ETHZW) file on September 15, 2025?

The company filed a Consulting Agreement with Stephen Shoemaker, a First Amendment to an Option Agreement with Stephen Shoemaker, and an Executive Employment Agreement with McAndrew Rudisill (Exhibits 10.1–10.3).

How long does the Rudisill Employment Agreement run?

The agreement continues until the earlier of 30 days after Mr. Rudisill gives written notice or December 31, 2028, with up to two automatic one-year renewals unless notice of non-renewal is given.

How does the filing define a Change in Control for ETHZilla?

A Change in Control means either a merger/consolidation that changes control or the sale/disposition of substantially all assets or equity, with exceptions for transactions that are solely domicile changes or bona fide financing transactions.

Are the economic terms of the employment or option agreements disclosed in this excerpt?

No. The provided content lists the agreements and key term durations and definitions but does not include specific economic or compensation details.

Who signed the 8-K on behalf of ETHZilla?

The filing shows signature by McAndrew Rudisill, identified as Chief Executive Officer.
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