Filed by Coincheck Group B.V.

pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc.

(Commission File No.: 001-40555)

Date: April 28, 2022

 

Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2022 April 27, 2022 Monex Group TSE Prime : 8698

 

This is an English translation of Japanese presentation materials prepared in connection with the disclosure of the financial re sults of Monex Group, Inc. It includes information derived from the consolidated financial statements of Monex Group, Inc. wh ich are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”). This material is not intended to recommend or conduct solicitation for any product o r s ervice, etc. <Forward - looking Statements> This presentation material contains forward - looking statements that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimate s and projections about our industry and us. These forward - looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Ge nerally, these forward - looking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as "may" "will“ "expect" "anticipate" "estimate" "plan" and other similar words. T hes e statements discuss future expectations, identify strategies, contain projections of results of operations or of our financi al condition and state other "forward - looking" information. Our operations are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to diff er materially from those contained in any forward - looking statement 2 Our Business Principles p.1 Table of Contents p.2 Ⅰ . Highlights p.3 - p.14 Ⅱ . Consolidated Performance p.15 - p.35 Ⅲ . Business Update p.36 - p.51 Appendix. Group Overview p.52 - p.67 Disclaimer p.68

 

Ⅰ . Highlights 3

 

Increase Enterprise Value of Subsidiaries Monex Group leveraged its diverse management resources to help TradeStation and Coincheck grow significantly. Comparison Valuation *1 # of customer accounts Customer assets Revenues *2 Joined Monex Group in Jun. 2011 Joined Monex Group in Apr. 2018 FYE 3/31/2019 FYE 3/31/2022 At the time of the share exchange in 2018 3.6 B+EO( 3.8B) *3 830k *6 152.2B *6 2.1B De - SPAC valuation* 1 approx. 150B +EO *3 1,620K 481.0B 28.6B * 1 Refers to the value of the shares based on the $ 10.00 per share agreed in the relevant merger agreement. Rate = 125/$ *2 Total operating revenue after deducting financial expenses and cost of sales. *3 Earn - Out . *4 As of Jun. 30, 2011. * 5 Total Customer Accounts at March 31, 2022 included approximately 43,600 customer crypto accounts opened and funded through a marketing promotion that began December 20, 2021 in which TradeStation made the initial account funding for the customer (Bitcoin equal to $10.00) (the “ Crypto Funding Program”), but such accounts had no further customer account activity as of March 31, 2022 (3Q FYE March 2022: approximately 4,950, 4Q FYE March 2022: approximately 38,600 ). * 6 As of Mar. 31, 2018. 7

 

Growth Strategy of Coincheck (Crypto Asset Segment ) With the rapid expansion of the crypto market, Coincheck Group N.V. ( Coincheck Group) will be newly established to further grow the crypto business and aims to list on NASDAQ in 2022. [Summary] - Establishes a new company, Coincheck Group, which will be the holding company for Coincheck , Inc. - After the proposed business combination with Nasdaq - listed SPAC, Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc. (THCP), Coincheck Group is planned to go public on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “CNCK.” - Provides $237M (as of Sep. 30, 2021) in cash held by THCP in trust to Coincheck Group before expenses, assuming no redemptions. - Gary Simanson , who is President & CEO of THCP, will become CEO and Oki Matsumoto will become Executive Chairman of Coincheck Group. [Growth Strategy] - This contemplated transaction will enable Coincheck to further accelerate its growth , by driving customer acquisition, accelerating innovation in digital asset solutions, and providing customers and institutions with deeper access to the global crypto economy. 100% Monex Group Other existing Coincheck shareholders THCP shareholders (SPAC) Approx. 9.0 % (planned) Approx. 18.5 % (planned) Approx. 72.5 % (planned) Coincheck Group N.V . Coincheck * The above structure illustrates the Coincheck Group ownership ratio as of post - closing of the Merger and does not reflect dilution due to share redemption by THCP shareholde rs, additional funds by new THCP investors, earn - out provisions nor exercise of warrants . 9

 

1,205 1,355 1,430 1,534 1,620 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Coincheck’s customer assets and verified accounts # of verified accounts (right) Customer assets (left) Growth Strategy of Coincheck (Crypto Asset Segment ) Coincheck focuses on attracting new customers and acquiring new accounts to support its long - term growth strategy, while continuing to lead in Japan. FYE Mar.31, 2022 FYE Mar.31, 2021 FYE Mar.31, 2020 FYE Mar.31, 2019 ( B ) YoY +35 % 14 (Accounts: K)

 

Ⅱ . Consolidated Performance 15

 

Highlights FYE Mar. 2022 (12 months) 16 Total revenue *1 was 28.6B, the highest ever since joining the group. Coincheck spent 5.7B on advertising to acquire new accounts with a view to increase revenues over the mid - to - long term. Segment profit was 13.9B . Crypto Asset * 1 Total operating revenue after deducting financial expenses and cost of sales. *2 Segment profit/loss = Pre - tax profit/loss. The same hereinafter .

 

YoY Comparison (12 months) Analysis: Operating Revenue Crypto: Net trading income increased due to higher trading value driven by account growth. Others increased due to an expansion of new businesses such as NFTs. *1 (JPY million) ■ Others (+1,615) ■ Net trading income (+6,185) *1 Quarterly total operating revenue after deducting financial expenses and cost of sales +37.5 %( +7,799 ) * Figures in parentheses indicate the variance from the previous year (JPY million) [reflects comparison of results for 12 months ended Mar 31 YoY] 19,960 26,144 862 2,477 20,822 28,621 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 2021/3 2022/3 Trading value at marketplace FYE Mar. 31, 2021 441.0B FYE Mar. 31, 2022 568.4B 23

 

YoY Comparison (12 months) Analysis: SG&A Crypto: Advertising expenses significantly increased due to proactive marketing efforts, such as TV commercials for new account acquisition. SG&A Total +109.1 % (+ 7,780) *1 Professional fees: + 609M *2 One - time expenses of 1,524M for De - SPAC - related expenses included. * 3 Additional depreciation expenses due to reassessment of IFRS in prior years included. (JPY million) 699 1,325 2,047 3,861 485 755 322 627 2,055 5,745 1,521 2,595 7,129 14,909 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 2021/3 2022/3 ■ Others ( + 1,075) * 1 ■ Advertising expenses ( + 3,690 ) ■ Communication, freight and information expenses (+304) ■ Commissions paid (+269) ■ Compensation and benefits ( +1,814 ) *2 ■ System related expenses (+627) *3 * Figures in parentheses indicate the variance from the previous year (JPY million) [reflects comparison of results for 12 months ended Mar 31 YoY] 24

 

Highlights 4Q of FYE Mar. 2022 (3 months) 25 Total revenue decreased amidst a slower crypto market, though account growth remained strong. Coincheck announced plans to list on NASDAQ for further growth. It had one - time personnel expenses of 1.5B related to the De - SPAC, resulting in 1.1B in segment loss. Crypto Asset

 

QoQ Comparison (3 months) Analysis: Operating Revenue Crypto: Net trading income decreased due to lower trading volumes amidst a slower crypto market. On the other hand, others increased due to new businesses, such as NFTs. Quarterly total operating revenue after deducting financial expenses and cost of sales - 37.2% ( - 1,868 ) * Figures in parentheses indicate the variance from the previous quarter (JPY million) 13,751 12,171 7,074 4,447 2,451 482 567 621 580 708 14,233 12,739 7,695 5,027 3,160 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 2021/3 4Q 2022/3 1Q 2022/3 2Q 2022/3 3Q 2022/3 4Q ■ Others (+128) ■ Net trading income ( - 1,996) * * Trading value at marketplace 3Q of FYE Mar. 31, 2022 114.7B 4Q of FYE Mar. 31, 2022 66.6B (JPY million) 32

 

QoQ Comparison (3 months) Analysis: SG&A Crypto: Compensation and benefits increased due to one - time expenses related to De - SPAC. Advertising expenses have decreased and are in line with current market conditions. SG&A Total +10.3 % (+403 ) *1 One - time expenses of 1,524M for De - SPAC - related expenses included. * 2 Additional depreciation expenses due to reassessment of IFRS in prior years included. 220 277 288 294 466 839 783 479 582 2,018 284 270 169 214 102 111 138 135 171 183 1,629 1,441 1,259 1,992 1,053 922 843 604 657 491 4,005 3,752 2,934 3,910 4,313 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 2021/3 4Q 2022/3 1Q 2022/3 2Q 2022/3 3Q 2022/3 4Q ■ Others ( - 166) ■ Advertising expenses ( - 939) ■ Communication, freight and information expenses (+11) ■ Commissions paid ( - 113) ■ Compensation and benefits ( +1,437 ) *1 ■ System related expenses (+172) *2 * Figures in parentheses indicate the variance from the previous quarter (JPY million) (JPY million) 33

 

Ⅲ . Business Update 36

 

Business Update Crypto Asset Segment 1/4 45 Coincheck maintains a leading position in the crypto asset industry in Japan . No.1 market share in Japan for three consecutive years (by app downloads) 34.6% * 1 Verified accounts 1,620K +35% YoY (vs Mar. 31, 2021) Customer assets 481.0B +10% YoY (vs Mar. 31, 2021) 2. Customer base 1. User friendly UI/UX Robust KYC / AML and compliance 3. Broad product set Coincheck Strengths *1 Among Japanese crypto asset exchange apps. Term: Apr. 2021 to Mar. 2022. Data source: AppTweak Number of tokens supported at Coincheck trading platform 17 coins

 

Business Update Crypto Asset Segment 2/4 46 Coincheck leads Japan’s leading position in NFTs as well as crypto trading . NFT Coincheck NFT (β version) • First regulated Japanese exchange dedicated to NFTs. • Coincheck NFT (β version) is integrated with Coincheck , a crypto asset trading exchange, and can be used by users who have verified their identity with Coincheck . • It offers a variety of NFTs, including gaming and sports, without focusing on a specific field. miime • miime is an on - chain NFT platform and overseas users are also available. • miime sold ESTATE (NFT), a land on the metaverse of The Sandbox, which is also popular on Coincheck NFT (β version) this quarter .

 

Business Update Crypto Asset Segment 3/4 47 Coincheck intends to create and expand its digital economic sphere with an eye on Web 3.0 through its NFT/ Metaverse initiatives . Metaverse /Web3.0 Oasis TOKYO ・ Oasis Kyoto • Launched a project to create a year 2035 near - future cities, "Oasis TOKYO" and "Oasis KYOTO" on land in the metaverse owned by Coincheck . • The project aims to provide opportunities to experience activities on the metaverse and community activities and will be open to the public. • By collaborating with attractive creators and artists, the project will create revenue opportunities while growing the user base of Coincheck NFT (β version).

 

Business Update Crypto Asset Segment 4/4 48 Coincheck has identified numerous large growth opportunities that can be pursued organically and accelerated through M&A or partnerships . NFTs Financial services adjacencies Marketplace / IEO Continue to grow customer base and revenue to retain #1 market share position, build on first - of - its - kind IEO launch, and expand supported token coverage Build the leading NFT platform in Japan by partnering with content creators and gaming companies Explore new financial service businesses that will appeal to the young Coincheck customer base, such as payments and commerce enablement On - ramp services Provide on - ramp services between fiat, crypto, other digital assets, and various user applications International Add talent and capabilities in crypto - friendly geographies, including in Asia and across the world, and launch internationally (HoldCo structure) Web3.0 Build new services supporting the Coincheck digital asset ecosystem both organically and through M&A Institutional Capture nascent and growing institutional interest, capitalizing on Coincheck’s trusted brand name in the crypto space Deepen Existing Offerings Broaden Digital Asset Solutions

 

Disclaimer 68 About TradeStation Group Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward - Looking Statements This communication contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 199 5, as amended, that reflect TradeStation’s current views with respect to, among other things, the future operations and financial performance of TradeStation . Forward - looking statements in this communication may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipating,” “believes,” “can, ” “continue,” “continuously,” “enhance,” “expects,” “hope,” “in progress,” “intends,” “may,” “over time,” “planned,” “seeks,” “s hould,” “strategic,” “target,” “think,” “try,” “try to,” “will” and similar terms and phrases. Forward - looking statements contained in this communication include, but are not limited to, statements as to ( i ) TradeStation’s efforts regarding its revenue growth strategy, including the success of marketing expenditures and campaigns and approaches and its ability to grow its customer account base generally and the pace at which such growth is, or is not, accom pli shed, (ii) ongoing volume levels of customer trading activity and trading - related revenue generated, (iii) the success, or lack thereof, of TradeStation’s crypto account - opening/marketing promotion, and whether crypto customer accounts added through such promotion will provide further fund ing or deposits to, or trade in, such accounts, (iv) whether TradeStation’s planned product and service enhancements, including those recently launched or currently in progress, will be considered valuable or attractive by customers and customer prospects, or completed timely, or at all, and (v) whether federal fund target interest rates will continue to increase, and if so when, whether the effective inte re st rates will match the target rates, and whether TradeStation will be able to benefit through increased net interest income if those rates continue to increase. The forward - looking statemen ts contained in this communication are based on the current expectations of TradeStation and its management and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that future developments affecting TradeStation will be those that are anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from current expectations due to changes in global, re gional or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of TradeStation . Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions prove incorrect, actual re sul ts may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward - looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them. Any forward - lo oking statement made in this communication speaks only as of the date hereof. TradeStation undertakes no obligation to update, revise or review any forward - looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applica ble securities laws. Trademarks, Trade Names and Service Marks This presentation includes trademarks, trade names and service marks that are the property of their respective owners, and ar e p rotected under applicable intellectual property laws. Proposed Business Combination As previously announced, TradeStation Group, Inc. (the “Company”) and Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation (“Quantum”) have entered into agreements to effect a business combination (the “Business Combination” ). This presentation does not constitute ( i ) a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Business Combination or (ii) an offer to sell, a so licitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase, any securities of the Company, Quantum, the combined company or any of their respective affiliates. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Ac t of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom, nor shall any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which su ch offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction be effected. No securities co mmission or securities regulatory authority in the United States or any other jurisdiction has in any way passed upon the mer its of the Business Combination or the accuracy or adequacy of this presentation. In connection with the proposed Business Combination between the Company and Quantum, the Company has filed a registration st ate ment on Form S - 4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that includes a pro xy statement / prospectus relating to the offer of the securities to be issued to Quantum. Investors, security holders and other interested per sons are advised to read the Registration Statement and proxy statement / prospectus and any amendments thereto, and other re lev ant documents that are filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety because they will contain important information about the Company, Quantum and the pr opo sed Business Combination. The definitive proxy statement / prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of Quantum as of a recor d d ate to be established for voting on the proposed Business Combination. Investors, security holders and other interested persons will also be able to obtain co pie s of the Registration Statement and other documents containing important information about the Business Combination and the p art ies to the Business Combination once such documents are filed with the SEC, without charge, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to : Q uantum FinTech Acquisition Corp., 4221 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33607, Attention: Investor Relations or by email at IR@qftac or p.com. Quantum and the Company, their respective directors and executive officers and certain investors may be considered participan ts in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed Business Combination under the rules of the SEC. Information abou t t he directors and executive officers of Quantum and their ownership is set forth in Quantum’s filings with the SEC, including its final prospectus relating to its in itial public offering in February 2021, which is available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Additional inf orm ation regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the Quantum shareholders in connection with the proposed Bus iness Combination, including the Company’s directors and executive officers and certain investors, is contained in the Regist rat ion Statement for the Business Combination. About Coincheck Important Information About the Business Combination and Where to Find It In connection with the proposed business combination in connection with to the business combination agreement among Coincheck , Inc. (“ Coincheck ”), Coincheck Group B.V. (“CCG”), Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc. (“THCP”) and others, CCG intends to file a registration statemen t on Form F - 4 that will include a preliminary proxy statement to be distributed to stockholders of THCP in connection with THCP’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by its stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination. After the registr ati on statement has been filed and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), THCP will mail a definitive proxy statement / prospect us to its stockholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed business combination and the other proposals re garding the proposed business combination set forth in the proxy statement. CCG or THCP may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed b usi ness combination. Before making any investment or voting decision, stockholders and other interested persons are advised to r ead , when available, the registration statement and preliminary proxy statement / prospectus and any amendments thereto, and the definitive pr oxy statement / prospectus in connection with THCP’s solicitation of proxies for the special meeting to be held to approve the transactions contemplated by the proposed business combination because these materials will contain important information about CCG, Coincheck , THCP and the proposed transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain a copy of the preliminary proxy statement / pro spe ctus and the definitive proxy statement / prospectus once they are available, without charge, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: Th und er Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc., 9912 Georgetown Pike, Suite D203, Great Falls, VA 22066 . Participants in the Solicitation CCG, Coincheck and THCP and their respective directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of THCP’s stoc kh olders in connection with the proposed business combination. THCP’s stockholders and other interested persons may obtain, wit hou t charge, more detailed information regarding the directors and officers of Coincheck and THCP at Coincheck’s website at corporate.coincheck.com, or in THCP’s registration statement on Form S - 1 filed on June 21, 2021, respectively. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to THCP’s s toc kholders in connection with the proposed transaction will be set forth in the proxy statement / prospectus for the transactio n w hen available. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction will be in clu ded in the proxy statement / prospectus filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination.

 

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