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Metaplanet Shifts Strategy with New Capital Structure, Attracts Institutional Bitcoin Backers
Metaplanet, Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has approved a significant capital structure overhaul that will enable the company to raise funds through dividend-paying preferred shares targeted at institutional investors. The move marks a shift from traditional growth-through-dilution to a more income-oriented strategy, bringing exposure to its Bitcoin holdings through a format familiar to institutional players.
Metaplanet’s New Approach: Combining Bitcoin Strategy with Income-Producing Securities
In a landmark decision on Monday, Metaplanet’s investors approved five key proposals to expand the company’s ability to issue preferred shares and introduce new dividend mechanisms. Dylan LeClair, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy director, confirmed that the approved changes would allow for a more diversified approach to fundraising, while maintaining a strong focus on the company’s Bitcoin holdings.
These changes include the ability to reclassify capital reserves to facilitate preferred share dividends and potential buybacks, as well as doubling the number of authorized Class A and Class B preferred shares. In addition, floating and periodic dividends have been incorporated into the dividend structure, giving institutional investors a more predictable cash flow model.
Institutional Access to Bitcoin Exposure
One of the most significant developments is the approval to issue Class B preferred shares to international institutional investors. With this move, Metaplanet is opening its doors to global players who wish to gain Bitcoin exposure without directly holding BTC or dealing with the volatility of common stock. This strategy enables institutional investors to tap into Metaplanet’s Bitcoin portfolio, valued at over $2.75 billion (30,823 BTC), positioning the company as Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder and the fourth-largest in the world.
Metaplanet’s Global Expansion Plans
Metaplanet is no stranger to the spotlight in Asia, often compared to US-based corporate Bitcoin models. However, its recent move to offer institutional access through preferred shares marks an important shift, especially as the company plans to start trading in the US via American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). This new step signals Metaplanet’s commitment to expanding its reach in global capital markets while staying rooted in Japan’s regulatory environment.
Metaplanet’s innovative strategy demonstrates how Bitcoin-focused companies can adapt to local market dynamics while pursuing international growth—a model that could reshape the future of institutional Bitcoin investments.
