Figure Markets 解决了近期与 Ionic Digital 董事会会议的虚假陈述

Figure Markets Holdings Inc. 和 GXD Labs, LLC（统称“集团”）于 10 月 28 日在 White & Case 曼哈顿中城办事处举行会议后发表声明，讨论近期事态发展。

San Francisco, USA, October 31, 2023, Chainwire — Tony Vejseli, Figure Markets Holdings Inc., and GXD Labs, LLC (collectively “the Group”) today issued a statement to address recent developments following a meeting on October 28 at White & Case’s Midtown Manhattan offices, where the Group met with the board of directors (the “Board”) and management team of Ionic Digital, Inc. (the “Company” or “Ionic”).

美国旧金山，2023 年 10 月 31 日，Chainwire — Tony Vejseli、Figure Markets Holdings Inc. 和 GXD Labs, LLC（统称“集团”）今天发表声明，以讨论 10 月 28 日在 White & 举行会议后的最新进展集团在凯斯曼哈顿中城办公室会见了 Ionic Digital, Inc.（“公司”或“Ionic”）的董事会（“董事会”）和管理团队。

The Group thanked White & Case for hosting the discussion but noted a need for clarification following the Company’s summary of the meeting in a press release, which they believe misrepresented several key points.

该集团感谢伟凯律师事务所主持此次讨论，但指出公司在新闻稿中对会议摘要进行了澄清，他们认为该新闻稿歪曲了几个关键点。

In response to Ionic’s statement regarding its affirmation of “strong momentum” and its “laser-focus” on implementing its strategic initiatives, the Group raised concerns over the Board’s apparent lack of knowledge of core operating metrics. They highlighted that the Board appeared unprepared to discuss any aspects of its financial or operational performance, including by answering any of Mr. Vejseli’s questions as described in his post on X, leading to questions about the Company’s competitive position and valuation. The Group also expressed skepticism about Ionic’s ability to complete its audit, initially expected in early 2024 and now anticipated by Q1 2025 according to the Company, within the announced timeframe due to the apparent lack of available financial information, including the Company’s EBITDA and expenses.

针对 Ionic 确认“强劲势头”和“高度关注”实施其战略举措的声明，该集团对董事会明显缺乏对核心运营指标的了解表示担忧。他们强调，董事会似乎没有准备好讨论其财务或运营业绩的任何方面，包括回答 Vejseli 先生在 X 帖子中描述的任何问题，从而引发了有关公司竞争地位和估值的问题。该集团还对 Ionic 能否在宣布的时间范围内完成审计表示怀疑，该公司最初预计于 2024 年初完成审计，现在预计于 2025 年第一季度完成，因为明显缺乏可用的财务信息，包括公司的 EBITDA 和费用。

The Group indicated that alternative liquidity options for shareholders were discussed, yet they felt these options had not been fully explored or evaluated by the Board. The Group also raised concerns over Ionic’s contract with Hut 8, noting that, although it had presented a proposed solution, no alternative path forward was discussed by the Board or management.

该集团表示，已经讨论了股东的替代流动性选择，但他们认为董事会尚未充分探讨或评估这些选择。该集团还对 Ionic 与 Hut 8 的合同表示担忧，并指出，尽管它提出了拟议的解决方案，但董事会或管理层没有讨论替代方案。

During the meeting, the Group outlined a proposed plan for refreshment of the Board, specifically suggesting the resignation of three current board members – Scott Duffy, Tom DiFiore, and Emmanuel Aidoo – to be replaced by three new, independent directors with the requisite experience and skill sets. The proposal, supported by a detailed presentation, emphasized the need for strategic and experienced leadership to better align the company’s actions with shareholder interests.

会议期间，该集团概述了董事会更新计划的拟议计划，特别建议三名现任董事会成员——斯科特·达菲（Scott Duffy）、汤姆·迪菲奥雷（Tom DiFiore）和伊曼纽尔·艾杜（Emmanuel Aidoo）辞职——由三名具有必要经验和能力的新独立董事接替。技能组。该提案附有详细的演示文稿，强调需要战略性且经验丰富的领导层，以更好地使公司的行动与股东利益保持一致。

Shareholders are encouraged to review the proposal and consider supporting a special meeting to vote on board changes.

鼓励股东审查该提案并考虑支持召开特别会议对董事会变更进行投票。

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Figure Markets 正在通过区块链实现金融民主化。我们正在建立一切交易——一个加密货币、股票、债券、信贷等的去中心化托管市场。我们为我们的交易所带来一流的杠杆、保证金和流动性，同时为我们的会员提供广泛的借贷选择和独特的投资机会。 Figure Markets 让我们的会员能够控制自己的资产和数据，从而摆脱传统经纪商、交易所和贷方的中介。

Figure Markets is backed by leading venture capital firms and strategic partners, including Jump Crypto, Pantera, Distributed Global, Faction Lightspeed, NewForm Capital and CMT Digital. Figure Markets was founded by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs and operators from TradFi, fintech, and DeFi, including Mike Cagney and June Ou.

Figure Markets 得到了领先风险投资公司和战略合作伙伴的支持，包括 Jump Crypto、Pantera、Distributed Global、Faction Lightspeed、NewForm Capital 和 CMT Digital。 Figure Markets 由来自 TradFi、金融科技和 DeFi 的经验丰富的企业家和运营商团队创立，其中包括 Mike Cagney 和 June Ou。

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