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Galaxy Intends to List on Nasdaq on 16 May

Galaxy Intends to List on Nasdaq on 16 May

Listing contingent on shareholder approval of proposed reorganization and domestication at the previously announced May 9 Special Meeting of Shareholders and final approval of the listing by Nasdaq

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. announced that it intends to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 16, 2025. The proposed listing is subject to the satisfaction of all applicable legal and listing requirements, including shareholder approval of the previously announced reorganization and domestication (the “Reorganization”) at the Company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders (as defined below) scheduled for May 9, 2025, and final approval of the listing by Nasdaq.

“We believe that listing on the Nasdaq would mark a transformative milestone for Galaxy that would position us to advance our vision of building a gateway for investors to safely and efficiently access every corner of the digital asset and artificial intelligence ecosystems,” said Mike Novogratz, CEO and Founder of Galaxy. “We are confident that this listing would be value enhancing to the company and our shareholders and enable us to attract a broader investor base.”

Pending the closing of the Reorganization and final approval by Nasdaq, Class A common stock of Galaxy Digital Inc., the newly formed public company incorporated in Delaware, is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq on May 16, 2025, under the ticker symbol GLXY. For a period of time following Galaxy Digital Inc.’s intended listing on Nasdaq, it will remain listed on the TSX.

Existing GLXY shares trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) will continue to trade, uninterrupted, under the new CUSIP 36317J209. Existing BRPHF shares trading over-the-counter will be converted into GLXY shares on Nasdaq, also under the CUSIP 36317J209.  For more information, a Frequently Asked Questions document can be accessed here and on the Company’s Investor Relations website.

Additional Information about the Reorganization, the Special Meeting and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed Reorganization, Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (the “Company”) and Galaxy Digital Inc. filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which contains a prospectus that will be used as a management information circular under United States securities law in connection with both (i) the solicitation of votes of the holders of ordinary shares of the Company (the “Shareholders”) to approve the Reorganization and (ii) the registration of Galaxy Digital Inc.’s shares of Class A common stock to be issued in connection with the Reorganization. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on April 7, 2025.

On April 17, 2025, the Company also mailed a management information circular (the “Circular”) and related meeting materials (collectively, the “Meeting Materials”) under Cayman Islands corporate law and Canadian securities law for the special meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”). At the Special Meeting, Shareholders and their duly appointed proxyholders will be asked to consider, and if thought fit, to pass certain resolutions relating to the Reorganization. The Meeting Materials contain important information regarding the Reorganization and related matters, how Shareholders can participate and vote at the Special Meeting, the background that led to the Reorganization and the reasons for the unanimous recommendation of the special committee of independent Company directors, as well as the Company’s board of directors determination that the Reorganization is fair to Shareholders and in the best interest of the Company. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 7, 2025, are entitled to receive notice of and vote at the Special Meeting. Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”) is delivering the Meeting Materials to non-objecting beneficial owners (“NOBOs”). Beneficial Shareholders who are NOBOs can expect to receive a voting instruction form from Broadridge. This communication does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Reorganization and other matters and is not intended to provide the basis for any investment decision or any other decision in respect of such matters. The Company and Galaxy Digital Inc. may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the Reorganization. The Company’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read the Registration Statement, the Circular and any other documents filed in connection with the Reorganization, as these materials may contain important information about the Company, Galaxy Digital Inc. and the Reorganization.

Shareholders and other interested persons may obtain a free copy of the Registration Statement and any other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC, free of charge, by the Company and Galaxy Digital Inc. from the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov. The Meeting Materials have been filed by the Company on SEDAR+ and are available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. SHAREHOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE FINAL VERSIONS OF SUCH DOCUMENTS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Copies of the final versions of such documents can also be obtained without charge, when available, via the Company’s investor relations website: https://investor.galaxy.com.

The Company has also engaged TMX Investor Solutions Inc. to assist with the solicitation of proxies. Shareholders with questions on voting their shares should contact TMX Investor Solutions Inc., by email at INFO_TMXIS@tmx.com, by telephone at 1 (877) 478-5043 (toll free within North America) or for outside North America, call direct at (437) 561-5063.

Source: Galaxy

CI GAM Launches Solana ETF in Canada

S3 Launches Canada Best-Execution Suite

CI Global Asset Management (“CI GAM”), in partnership with Galaxy Asset Management, announces that CI Galaxy Solana ETF (“the ETF” or “SOLX”) has closed its initial offering of units and begins trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the tickers SOLX.B and SOLX.U

SOLX is also launching with a management fee of 0%, as CI GAM is fully waiving the management fee of 0.35% until July 16, 2025.

SOLX invests directly in Solana tokens (“SOL”), one of the world’s largest digital currencies by market capitalization and the cryptocurrency that powers the Solana blockchain network. The ETF is available in two series: U.S. dollar-denominated unhedged units (SOLX.U) and Canadian dollar-denominated unhedged units (SOLX.B). The ETF is managed by CI GAM and sub-advised by Galaxy Asset Management (“Galaxy”).

“The fee waiver demonstrates our commitment to providing investors with convenient exposure to emerging digital asset classes and the remarkable growth potential of decentralized finance,” said Jennifer Sinopoli, Executive Vice-President and Head of Distribution for CI GAM. “Solana has become one of the core blockchain networks driving innovation and change, making SOLX a timely addition to our lineup of cryptocurrency investment solutions.”

The Solana network is known for its speed, efficiency and ease of use and today supports a wide and growing variety of applications such as payments processing, lending, non-fungible tokens, smart contracts, web3 platforms, decentralized finance models and decentralized physical infrastructure projects.

SOLX leverages the deep expertise of Galaxy, one of the world’s largest investment managers of digital assets and blockchain exposures. Galaxy executes all SOL trading on behalf of the ETF and facilitates staking arrangements, which can earn additional rewards for the ETF.

“We’re excited to partner with CI to bring the CI Galaxy Solana ETF to investors and offer easy access to one of the fastest-growing and most innovative blockchain ecosystems,” said Steve Kurz, Global Head of Asset Management at Galaxy. “As one of the largest validators on the Solana network, Galaxy brings deep expertise to support the launch of SOLX and offer valuable industry insights. Introducing Solana’s combination of speed, scalability, and staking potential through an ETF wrapper provides investors with direct exposure and opportunities for additional yield through staking rewards within the evolving landscape of digital assets.”

The ETF intends to stake a portion of its SOL holdings in order to earn rewards of additional SOL tokens. Staking is part of a process that validates transactions and helps to secure the Solana network. CI GAM as manager of the ETF is entitled to up to 35% of the net rewards from staking, while no less than 65% will accrue to the ETF.

“As an ETF, SOLX provides a convenient and transparent way to invest in SOL and SOL staking,” said Ms. Sinopoli. “Investors benefit from liquidity, real-time pricing, eligibility for registered plans, and the professional management provided by CI GAM, one of Canada’s largest investment firms, and Galaxy, a global leader in managing digital assets. The ETF’s sub-custodians also store SOL holdings in offline cold storage, providing an additional layer of security.”

The investment objective of SOLX is to provide unitholders with exposure to SOL through an institutional-quality fund platform. The ETF will invest directly in SOL with its SOL holdings priced based on the Bloomberg Galaxy Solana Index (the “Solana Index”), which is designed to measure the performance of a single SOL traded in U.S. dollars. The Solana Index is owned and administered by Bloomberg Index Services Limited.

Source: CI GAM

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