Major Shareholder Monex Group Increases Stake to 83.16% via Share-Based Acquisition of 3iQ, Resulting in Significant Dilution

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Monex Group, Inc. increased its beneficial ownership in Coincheck Group N.V. to 83.16% by receiving 27.15 million newly issued shares, valued at $4.00 each, as consideration for Coincheck's acquisition of 3iQ Corp., leading to over 20% dilution.

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• Ownership Increase

  Monex Group, Inc. now beneficially owns 136,247,594 Ordinary Shares, representing 83.16% of Coincheck Group N.V.'s outstanding shares.

• Acquisition Financing Details

  This ownership increase resulted from Coincheck Group N.V.'s acquisition of Monex Group's 97% stake in 3iQ Corp., which closed on February 28, 2026. The total consideration for the 3iQ acquisition was $111,840,476.

• Significant Share Issuance and Dilution

  Coincheck Group N.V. issued 27,149,684 new Ordinary Shares to Monex Group, valued at $4.00 per share, as part of the consideration. The total issuance of 27,910,845 new shares for the 3iQ transaction represents approximately 20.53% dilution to previously outstanding shares.

• Registration Rights Granted

  Coincheck Group N.V. has agreed to provide limited registration rights for the newly issued shares, with plans to file a registration statement for resale within 90 days of the transaction's completion.

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This Schedule 13D details Monex Group, Inc.'s increased beneficial ownership in Coincheck Group N.V. to 83.16% following the acquisition of 3iQ Corp. The transaction, which closed on February 28, 2026, involved Coincheck Group N.V. issuing 27,149,684 new Ordinary Shares to Monex Group, valued at $4.00 per share, as consideration for Monex Group's 97% beneficial interest in 3iQ Corp. This share issuance, along with shares issued to minority shareholders of 3iQ, totals 27,910,845 new shares, representing a substantial dilution of approximately 20.53% to existing shareholders. While the acquisition of 3iQ was previously announced, this filing provides critical details on the financing structure and the significant shift in ownership concentration. The transaction price of $4.00 per share for the newly issued shares is a premium to the current market price of $2.36, indicating a higher valuation for the acquired asset at the time of the deal. Investors should note the increased control by Monex Group and the potential impact of future share sales under the newly established registration rights.