Metaplanet clears issuance of dividend-paying shares for overseas institutions

cointelegraphPublished on 2025-12-22Last updated on 2025-12-22

Abstract

Metaplanet, Japan's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has approved a major capital restructuring to issue dividend-paying preferred shares targeting international institutional investors. The approved measures allow the company to reclassify capital reserves, double its authorized preferred shares, and introduce new floating and periodic dividend structures. The Class A shares will offer monthly adjustable-rate dividends, while Class B shares will provide quarterly payouts and include investor protections like a 10-year call option and an IPO put clause. This shift enables Metaplanet to raise global capital by offering Bitcoin exposure through traditional equity instruments, rather than direct BTC holdings or common stock. The company, which holds 30,823 BTC ($2.75B), is expanding its reach and will soon trade in the U.S. via OTC markets.

Metaplanet approved an overhaul of its capital structure on Monday, allowing Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder to raise funds through dividend-paying preferred shares aimed at institutional investors.

Investors approved five proposals that collectively expand the Metaplanet’s ability to issue preferred shares, introduce new dividend mechanics and open participation to overseas institutional capital, said Dylan LeClair, the company’s Bitcoin strategy director.

The approved measures include reclassifying capital reserves to allow for preferred share dividends and potential buybacks, doubling the authorized number of Class A and Class B preferred shares and amending dividend structures to introduce floating and periodic payouts.

In addition, Metaplanet cleared the issuance of Class B preferred shares to international institutional investors.

Metaplanet held about 30,823 Bitcoin (BTC) at press time, worth $2.75 billion, according to Bitcoin Treasuries. This makes the company the biggest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia, and the fourth-biggest in the world.

Source: Dylan LeClair

Preferred shares and institutional access

The approved proposals mark a shift away from a pure growth-through-dilution approach to a more traditional markets approach, where income-producing securities coexist with a Bitcoin-focused balance sheet strategy.

Rather than offering direct Bitcoin yield, Metaplanet is using preferred equity to package exposure to its corporate Bitcoin holdings in a format familiar to institutions.

One of the most notable changes is the amendment for the company's Class A preferred shares to adopt a monthly, floating-rate dividend structure known as the “Metaplanet Adjustable Rate Security.”

This design allows investors to receive regular income, which aligns with the institutional need for predictable cash flows.

Class B preferred shares were also amended to include quarterly dividends, a 10-year issuer call at 130% of face value and an investor put option if the company does not complete an initial public offering (IPO) within a year.

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This means that Metaplanet can buy the shares back after 10 years at a premium price, while investors have the right to exit early if the company does not go public in a year.

These features mirror protections commonly seen in private credit and structured equity markets, reducing downside risk for long term providers of capital.

Furthermore, by targeting overseas institutions, Metaplanet allows global investors who may want Bitcoin exposure without directly holding spot BTC or volatile common stock.

Metaplanet expands to global markets

Metaplanet is one of the most closely watched Bitcoin-focused public companies in Asia.

It’s often compared to US-based corporate Bitcoin treasury models, despite operating in Japan's regulatory and capital markets environment.

The company’s approach highlights how non-US companies are adapting Bitcoin strategies to local market constraints while still pursuing global capital.

On Friday, the company announced that it was set to begin trading in the US on the over-the-counter market through American Depositary Receipts. The announcement came months after the company established a subsidiary in Miami.

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Related Questions

QWhat did Metaplanet approve regarding its capital structure and who is the target investor for the new shares?

AMetaplanet approved an overhaul of its capital structure to raise funds through dividend-paying preferred shares aimed at institutional investors, specifically opening participation to overseas institutional capital.

QHow many Bitcoin does Metaplanet hold and what is its ranking among global corporate holders?

AMetaplanet holds 30,823 Bitcoin, worth $2.75 billion, making it the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia and the fourth-largest in the world.

QWhat is the new dividend structure for Metaplanet's Class A preferred shares and what need does it address?

AThe Class A preferred shares adopt a monthly, floating-rate dividend structure called the 'Metaplanet Adjustable Rate Security,' which provides regular income to align with the institutional need for predictable cash flows.

QWhat key features were added to Metaplanet's Class B preferred shares for investor protection?

AClass B preferred shares include quarterly dividends, a 10-year issuer call option at 130% of face value, and an investor put option if the company fails to complete an IPO within one year.

QHow is Metaplanet expanding its access to global markets beyond Japan?

AMetaplanet is expanding to global markets by issuing Class B preferred shares to international institutional investors and beginning to trade in the US over-the-counter market through American Depositary Receipts, following the establishment of a Miami subsidiary.

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