Ansem's Army Ethena Ltd - Late Filing, $2,500 Penalty
Summary
The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation issued a Consent Order against Ansem's Army Ethena Ltd for violating RSA 421-B:3-302 by failing to timely file notice of its securities offering. The company filed its notice over one year after its first New Hampshire sale, exceeding the 15-day statutory requirement. AAE agreed to pay a $2,500 administrative penalty and to cease and desist from further violations.
What changed
The NH Bureau of Securities Regulation found that Ansem's Army Ethena Ltd violated NH securities law by filing its required notice over one year after its first sale in New Hampshire, when the statute required filing within 15 days. As part of the settlement, AAE agreed to pay a $2,500 administrative penalty and to cease and desist from further violations of RSA 421-B:3-302(c).\n\nIssuers and broker-dealers offering or selling securities in New Hampshire must ensure timely notice filings with the Bureau within 15 days of first sale to avoid similar enforcement actions and financial penalties. Compliance teams should review their securities filing processes and deadlines for all New Hampshire offerings.
What to do next
- Pay the $2,500 administrative penalty within the timeframe specified in the Consent Order
- Cease and desist from further violations of NH RSA 421-B:3-302
- Ensure future securities offerings in New Hampshire include timely notice filings within 15 days of first sale
Penalties
$2,500 administrative penalty
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF SECURITIES REGULATION CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE IN THE MATTER OF: ) ) Ansem's Army Ethena Ltd 1-2025000067 ) ) ) RESPONDENT ) CONSENT ORDER
For purposes of settling the above-referenced matter and in lieu of further administrative
proceedings, Ansem's Anny Ethena Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "AAE"), has submitted an offer of settlement, which the Bureau of Securities Regulation, Department of State, State of New Hampshire (hereinafter referred to as "the Bureau") has determined to accept. Accordingly, AAE, without admitting or denying the allegations or findings contained herein, does hereby consent to the entry of this Order and the following undertakings and sanctions: The FactsOn April 9, 2024, AAE made the first sale of its securities in this state to a New
Hampshire resident.On August 12, 2025, AAE sent a notice filing to the Bureau relying on the exemptions
from securities registration provided by Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and New Hampshire RSA 42 l-B:3-302.The notice filing was received by the Bureau on August 12, 2025.
AnalysisPursuant to RSA 421-B:3-30 l, it is unlawful for any person to offer or sell any security in
this state unless the security is registered pursuant to RSA 421-B; the security, offer, or transaction is exempt under RSA 421-B:2-201 through 2-203; or the security is federally covered. Respondent AAE is subject to this provision.Pursuant to RSA 421-B:3-302, AAE, which sold a federal covered security as described in
section 18(b)(4)(F) of the Securities Act of 1933, was required to notice file with the Bureau within fifteen ( 15) days of the first sale in New Hampshire. Yet, as outlined
above, AAE filed its notice filing on August 12, 2025, more than one year after the first sale of covered securities in New Hampshire.
Pursuant to RSA421-B:6-614(d)(2), any notice filing delinquent by more than one (1)
year may be subject to the fines and penalties outlined in RSA 42 l-B:6-603, 6-604, and 5-508. Respondent AAE is subject to this provision.In view of the foregoing, Respondent agrees to the following undertakings and sanctions:
Respondent AAE agrees that it has voluntarily consented to the entry of this Order and
represents and avers that no employee or representative of the Bureau has made any promise, representation, or threat to induce its execution.Respondent AAE agrees to waive its right to an administrative hearing and any appeal
therein under this chapter.Respondent AAE agrees that this Order is entered into for the purpose of resolving only
the matter as described herein. This Order shall have no collateral estoppel, res judicata, or evidentiary effect in any other lawsuit, proceeding, or action, not described herein. Likewise, this Order shall not be construed to restrict the Bureau's right to initiate an administrative investigation or proceeding relative to conduct by Respondent which the Bureau has no knowledge at the time of the date of final entry of this Order.Respondent AAE agrees not to take any action or make or permit to be made any public
statement, including in regulatory filings or otherwise, denying, directly or indirectly, any allegation in this Consent Order or create the impression that the Consent Order is without factual basis. Nothing in this provision affects Respondent's testimonial obligations or right to take legal positions in litigation in which the State of New Hampshire is not a party.Respondent AAE agrees to cease and desist from further violations of RSA 421-
B:3-302(c).
- Respondent AAE by and through GM Echo Manager Ltd agrees to cause to be paid to the
State of New Hampshire administrative penalties in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
- Upon execution of this Order by Respondent AAE, Respondent agrees to cause to be paid a total of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to the State of New Hampshire, which will be applied to settlement of the above-captioned matter. Payment must be made
by I) business check, certified check, or postal money order; 2) made payable to the State ofNew Hampshire; and 3) mailed to the Bureau of Securities Regulation, Department of State 107 North Main St, Room 204, Concord, NH 03301.
This Order is not intended to indicate that Respondent AAE should be subject to any
statutory disqualifications set forth in (a) the federal securities laws or regulations promulgated thereunder, (b) the rules and regulations of any self-regulatory organization, or (c) various state's securities laws, including any disqualifications from relying on exemptions from registration or associated safe harbor provisions. The Bureau confirms C.F.R. § 230.506( d)( 1 )(iii) should not arise, and is not 17 that disqualifications under intended to arise, as a consequence of this Order.Based on the foregoing, the Bureau deems it appropriate and in the public interest to
accept and enter into this Order. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:Respondent cease and desist from further violations of RSA 421-B:3-302(c).
Respondent pay administrative penalties in the amount of two thousand five hundred
dollars ($2,500).Respondent comply with the above-referenced undertakings and sanctions.
, 2026. Executed this day of March lQ__
Ltd O~ em's Anny Ethena (Please print name below) Glenn Kennedy, for Gm Echo Manager Ltd in its capacity as director /'1~t31st Entered this day of c,~ , 2026.
Eric Forcier, Director N.H. Bureau of Securities Regulation
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