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The Company approved a new Indemnification Agreement on May 4, 2026, which supersedes the prior form and applies to all current directors and officers.

The Agreement provides indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law for losses and expenses arising from service as a director or officer, including at the Company’s request for other entities.

Expenses—including attorneys’ fees—will be advanced within 30 days of written request, subject to repayment only upon final, non-appealable judicial determination of non-entitlement.

A presumption of entitlement to indemnification and advancement applies, with the Company bearing the burden of overcoming it by clear and convincing evidence.

The Company commits to use reasonable best efforts to maintain D&O insurance covering Indemnitees with terms no less favorable than those provided to the most favorably insured directors or officers.

Full analysis

The adoption of a revised Indemnification Agreement reflects a governance enhancement aimed at strengthening protections for Nakamoto Inc.’s directors and officers, aligning with standard market practices for Delaware corporations. The agreement expands upon statutory and charter-based rights by codifying robust procedural safeguards—including a rebuttable presumption of entitlement, strict timelines for advancement, and independent counsel provisions following a change in control. While not altering compensation, it materially increases the Company’s contingent liabilities related to legal defense and indemnification obligations, particularly given the broad scope of covered proceedings and the explicit commitment to maintain D&O insurance. Investors should note that the agreement does not introduce new financial outlays in the near term but elevates the Company’s long-term risk exposure in litigation scenarios, especially where claims arise from service at other entities at the Company’s request. The absence of any disclosed exceptions tied to specific individuals or roles indicates uniform application across the board and executive leadership, signaling consistent governance standards.

NAKA · Nakamoto Inc.

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