Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF

Previous wording

The Trust is a passive entity that is managed and administered by the Sponsor and does not have any officers, directors or employees. The Trust holds Ether and, from time to time on a periodic basis, issues Creation Baskets in exchange for deposits of Ether. On July 22, 2024, in connection with the approval of application under Rule 19b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on July 18, 2024 and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-278878), the Sponsor authorized the commencement of a redemption program. Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca on July 23, 2024, following the effectiveness of the Trust’s registration statement on Form S-1, as amended. The Trust issues Shares only in one or more blocks of 10,000 Shares (a block of 10,000 Shares is called a “Basket”) to certain Authorized Participants from time to time. Baskets are offered in exchange for Ether. Through its redemption program, the Trust redeems Shares from Authorized Participants on an ongoing basis. As a passive investment vehicle, the Trust’s investment objective is for the value of the Shares (based on Ether per Share) to reflect the value of the Ether held by the Trust, determined by reference to the Index Price, less the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities. While an investment in the Shares is not a direct investment in Ether, the Shares are designed to provide investors with a cost-effective and convenient way to gain investment exposure to Ether. The Trust will not utilize leverage, derivatives or any similar arrangements in seeking to meet its investment objective.

Current wording

The Trust is a passive entity that is managed and administered by the Sponsor and does not have any officers, directors or employees. The Trust holds Ether and, from time to time on a periodic basis, issues Creation Baskets in exchange for deposits of Ether. On July 22, 2024, in connection with the approval of application under Rule 19b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on July 18, 2024 and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-278878), the Sponsor authorized the commencement of a redemption program. Shares of the Trust began trading on NYSE Arca on July 23, 2024, following the effectiveness of the Trust’s registration statement on Form S-1, as amended. The Trust issues Shares only in one or more blocks of 10,000 Shares (a block of 10,000 Shares is called a “Basket”) to certain Authorized Participants from time to time. Baskets are offered in exchange for Ether. Through its redemption program, the Trust redeems Shares from Authorized Participants on an ongoing basis. As a passive investment vehicle, the Trust’s investment objective is for the value of the Shares (based on Ether per Share) to reflect the value of the Ether held by the Trust, determined by reference to the Index Price, less the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities. While an investment in the Shares is not a direct investment in Ether, the Shares are designed to provide investors with a cost-effective and convenient way to gain investment exposure to Ether. The Trust is not managed like a business corporation or an active investment vehicle. The Trust will not utilize leverage, derivatives or any similar arrangements in seeking to meet its investment objective.

Previous wording

On January 1, 2025, GSI consummated an internal corporate reorganization (the “Reorganization”), pursuant to which GSI, the Sponsor of the Trust prior to the Reorganization, merged with and into GSO, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of DCG, with GSO continuing as the surviving company (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, GSO succeeded by operation of law to all the rights, powers, privileges and franchises and became subject to all of the obligations, liabilities, restrictions and disabilities of GSI, including with respect to the Sponsor Contracts (as defined below), all as provided under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. The Reorganization has not had any material impact on the operations of the Trust.

Current wording

On January 1, 2025, GSI consummated an internal corporate reorganization (the “Reorganization”), pursuant to which GSI, the Sponsor of the Trust prior to the Reorganization, merged with and into GSO, a Delaware limited liability company and a consolidated subsidiary of DCG, with GSO continuing as the surviving company (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, GSO succeeded by operation of law to all the rights, powers, privileges and franchises and became subject to all of the obligations, liabilities, restrictions and disabilities of GSI, including with respect to the Sponsor Contracts (as defined below), all as provided under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. The Reorganization has not had any material impact on the operations of the Trust.

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Financial Highlights for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

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Financial Highlights for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and the Period from July 23, 2024 (the Commencement of the Trust’s Operations) to September 30, 2024

Previous wording

Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $328,962, which includes a realized loss of ($188) on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized loss of ($6,067) on the sale of Ether to meet redemptions, and net change in unrealized depreciation on investment in Ether of $335,217. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the period was driven by Ether price appreciation from $1,827.33 per Ether as of March 31, 2025, to $2,516.23 per Ether as of June 30, 2025. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $328,556 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $406. Net assets increased to $1,330,256 at June 30, 2025, a 59% increase for the three-month period. The increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Ether price appreciation and the contribution of approximately 78,927 Ether with a value of $182,637 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period, partially offset by the withdrawal of approximately 183 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, and the redemption of approximately 6,499 Ether with a value of $14,976 from the Trust.

Current wording

Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was $932,923, which includes a realized gain of $152 on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $66,728 on the sale of Ether to meet redemptions, and net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in Ether of $866,043. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the period was driven by Ether price appreciation from $2,516.23 per Ether as of June 30, 2025, to $4,161.61 per Ether as of September 30, 2025. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $931,931 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $992. Net assets increased to $3,001,975 at September 30, 2025, a 126% increase for the three-month period. The increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Ether price appreciation and the contribution of approximately 285,004 Ether with a value of $1,115,426 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period, partially offset by the redemption of approximately 92,076 Ether with a value of $375,638 from the Trust, and the withdrawal of approximately 249 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee.

Previous wording

Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Ether for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was ($388,000), which includes a realized loss of ($310) on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized loss of ($41,260) on the sale of Ether to meet redemptions, and net change in unrealized depreciation on investment in Ether of ($346,430). Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Ether for the period was driven by Ether price depreciation from $3,340.40 per Ether as of December 31, 2024, to $2,516.23 per Ether as of June 30, 2025. Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was ($388,729) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized loss on investment in Ether, plus the Sponsor’s Fee of $729. Net assets decreased to $1,330,256 at June 30, 2025, a 15% decrease for the six-month period. The decrease in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Ether price depreciation, the withdrawal of approximately 315 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee, and the redemption of approximately 47,955 Ether, with a value of $119,392 from the Trust, partially offset by the contribution of approximately 106,064 Ether with a value of $265,463 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period.

Current wording

Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $544,923, which includes a realized loss of ($158) on the transfer of Ether to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a realized gain of $25,468 on the sale of Ether to meet redemptions, and net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in Ether of $519,613. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether for the period was driven by Ether price appreciation from $3,340.40 per Ether as of December 31, 2024, to $4,161.61 per Ether as of September 30, 2025. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $543,202 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, which consisted of the net realized and unrealized gain on investment in Ether, less the Sponsor’s Fee of $1,721. Net assets increased to $3,001,975 at September 30, 2025, a 91% increase for the nine-month period. The increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned Ether price appreciation and the contribution of approximately 391,068 Ether with a value of $1,380,889 to the Trust in connection with Share creations during the period, partially offset by the redemption of approximately 140,031 Ether, with a value of$495,030 from the Trust and the withdrawal of approximately 564 Ether to pay the foregoing Sponsor’s Fee.

Previous wording

The Sponsor, from time to time, may temporarily waive all or a portion of the Sponsor’s Fee of the Trust in its discretion for stated periods of time. Effective July 23, 2024, the Sponsor determined to waive a portion of the Sponsor’s Fee for the first six months of the Trust’s operation, so that the fee was 0% of the NAV of the Trust for the first $2.0 billion of the Trust’s assets. If the Trust’s assets exceeded $2.0 billion prior to the end of the six-month period, the Sponsor’s Fee charged on assets over $2.0 billion would have become 0.15%. Following the expiration date of the six-month waiver period on January 23, 2025 (the “Sponsor’s Fee Waiver Expiration Date”), the Sponsor’s Fee is 0.15%. For the period from the Sponsor’s Fee Waiver Expiration Date through June 30, 2025, the Trust incurred Sponsor’s Fees of $727,181.

Current wording

The Sponsor, from time to time, may temporarily waive all or a portion of the Sponsor’s Fee of the Trust in its discretion for stated periods of time. Effective July 23, 2024, the Sponsor determined to waive a portion of the Sponsor’s Fee for the first six months of the Trust’s operation, so that the fee was 0% of the NAV of the Trust for the first $2.0 billion of the Trust’s assets. If the Trust’s assets exceeded $2.0 billion prior to the end of the six-month period, the Sponsor’s Fee charged on assets over $2.0 billion would have become 0.15%. Following the expiration date of the six-month waiver period on January 23, 2025 (the “Sponsor’s Fee Waiver Expiration Date”), the Sponsor’s Fee is 0.15%. For the period from the Sponsor’s Fee Waiver Expiration Date through September 30, 2025, the Trust incurred Sponsor’s Fees of $1,720,471.

Previous wording

The Trust performed an assessment of the principal market at June 30, 2025, and identified the principal market as Crypto.com.

Current wording

The Trust performed an assessment of the principal market at September 30, 2025, and identified the principal market as Crypto.com. The Trust performed an assessment of the principal market at September 30, 2024 and identified the principal market as Coinbase.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, the Principal Market NAV per Share was calculated using the fair value of Ether based on the price provided by Crypto.com, the Digital Asset Trading Platform that the Trust considered its principal market, as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, the Principal Market NAV per Share was calculated using the fair value of Ether based on the price provided by Crypto.com, the Digital Asset Trading Platform that the Trust considered its principal market, as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. As of September 30, 2024, the Principal Market NAV per Share was calculated using the fair value of Ether based on the price provided by Coinbase, the Digital Asset Trading Platform that the Trust considered its principal market, as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date.

Previous wording

The Trust’s NAV per Share is derived from the Index Price as represented by the Index as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. The Trust’s NAV per Share is calculated using a non-GAAP methodology where the price is derived from multiple Digital Asset Trading Platforms. See “Item 1. Business—Overview of the Ethereum Industry and Market—Ether Value—The Index and the Index Price” in our Annual Report for a description of the Index and the Index Price. On June 22, 2025, the Index Provider added LMAX Digital to the Index due to the trading platform meeting the Index Provider’s minimum liquidity requirement, and did not remove any Constituent Trading Platforms as part of its scheduled quarterly review. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index (the “Constituent Trading Platforms”) as of June 30, 2025 were Coinbase, Kraken, Bullish, Crypto.com, and LMAX Digital. See “Item 1. Business—Valuation of Ether and Determination of NAV” in our Annual Report for a description of the Trust’s NAV per Share.

Current wording

The Trust’s NAV per Share is derived from the Index Price as represented by the Index as of 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the valuation date. The Trust’s NAV per Share is calculated using a non-GAAP methodology where the price is derived from multiple Digital Asset Trading Platforms. See “Item 1. Business—Overview of the Ethereum Industry and Market—Ether Value—The Index and the Index Price” in our Annual Report for a description of the Index and the Index Price. On September 21, 2025, the Index Provider added Gemini to the Index due to the trading platform meeting the Index Provider’s minimum liquidity requirement, and removed Bullish due to the trading platform failing to meet the Index Provider’s minimum liquidity requirement, as part of its scheduled quarterly review. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index (the “Constituent Trading Platforms”) as of September 30, 2025, were Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com, LMAX Digital, and Gemini. The Digital Asset Trading Platforms included in the Index as of September 30, 2024, were Coinbase, Kraken, LMAX Digital and Crypto.com. See “Item 1. Business—Valuation of Ether and Determination of NAV” in our Annual Report for a description of the Trust’s NAV per Share.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, the Trust had a net closing balance of 528,670.39510393 Ether with a value of $1,331,223,775, based on the Index Price of $2,518.06 on June 30, 2025 (non-GAAP methodology). As of June 30, 2025, the total market value of the Trust’s Ether was $1,330,256,308, based on the price of one Ether in the principal market (Crypto.com) of $2,516.23 on June 30, 2025.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, the Trust had a net closing balance of 721,349.34169850 Ether with a value of $3,002,234,320, based on the Index Price of $4,161.97 on September 30, 2025 (non-GAAP methodology). As of September 30, 2025, the total market value of the Trust’s Ether was $3,001,974,634, based on the price of one Ether in the principal market (Crypto.com) of $4,161.61 on September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

The following table illustrates the movements in the Index Price from July 23, 2024 (the commencement of the Trust’s operations) to June 30, 2025. During such period, the Index Price has ranged from $1,465.07 to $4,050.21, with the straight average being $2,652.88 through June 30, 2025. The Sponsor has not observed a material difference between the Index Price and average prices from the Constituent Trading Platforms as of June 30, 2025, individually or as a group.

Current wording

The following table illustrates the movements in the Index Price from July 23, 2024 (the commencement of the Trust’s operations) to September 30, 2025. During such period, the Index Price has ranged from $1,465.07 to $4,832.59, with the straight average being $2,922.05 through September 30, 2025. The Sponsor has not observed a material difference between the Index Price and average prices from the Constituent Trading Platforms as of September 30, 2025, individually or as a group.

Previous wording

The following table illustrates the movements in the Digital Asset Market price of Ether, as reported on the Trust’s principal market, from July 23, 2024 (the commencement of the Trust’s operations) to June 30, 2025. During such period, the price of Ether has ranged from $1,465.40 to $4,053.28, with the straight average being $2,652.82 through June 30, 2025.

Current wording

The following table illustrates the movements in the Digital Asset Market price of Ether, as reported on the Trust’s principal market, from July 23, 2024 (the commencement of the Trust’s operations) to September 30, 2025. During such period, the price of Ether has ranged from $1,465.40 to $4,833.89, with the straight average being $2,922.05 through September 30, 2025.