Perpetuals.com Completes Transformational Acquisition, Rebrands, and Appoints Co-CEO

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Perpetuals.com Ltd (formerly Earlyworks Co., Ltd.) has completed the acquisition of Perpetual Markets Ltd. for $15 million, rebranding and appointing the acquired company's founder as Co-CEO to target the global derivatives market with blockchain technology.

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• Acquisition Completion & Rebranding

  Perpetuals.com Ltd. (formerly Earlyworks Co., Ltd.) completed the acquisition of Perpetual Markets Ltd. for $15 million, rebranding and changing its ticker to PDC, effective January 20, 2026.

• Strategic Pivot to Blockchain Derivatives

  The acquisition integrates Perpetual Markets' software solutions, including Kronos X®, to merge traditional finance with blockchain-based crypto markets, targeting the multi-trillion-dollar global derivatives market.

• Co-CEO Appointment

  Patrick Gruhn, founder of Perpetual Markets, was appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer, establishing a co-CEO structure and bringing significant experience in regulated digital finance and blockchain.

• New Board Appointments

  Matthew Nicoletti was appointed as an independent director and will chair the Compensation Committee, as previously disclosed on January 16, 2026.

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This filing announces a highly significant and transformational event for Perpetuals.com Ltd, formerly Earlyworks Co., Ltd. The acquisition of Perpetual Markets Ltd. for $15 million fundamentally shifts the company's business focus towards blockchain-based crypto markets and derivatives. The rebranding to Perpetuals.com Ltd. and the ticker change to PDC solidify this strategic pivot. The appointment of Patrick Gruhn, the founder of Perpetual Markets, as Co-CEO is a strong positive signal, ensuring experienced leadership for the new strategic direction. While a portion of the acquisition consideration involves a future capital raise, the immediate focus is on the company's entry into a potentially vast and innovative market. Investors should monitor the integration of Perpetual Markets' technology and the execution of their strategy in the regulated digital finance space.