- Metaplanet offers dividend shares for Bitcoin acquisition.
- Includes investor protection with call and put options.
- Aims to hold 1% of total Bitcoin supply by 2027.
Japan’s Metaplanet Inc., the largest Bitcoin holder in the country, received shareholder approval on December 22, 2025, to issue dividend-paying preferred shares to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions.
The move allows Metaplanet to secure capital for Bitcoin purchases without diluting common stock, potentially increasing its BTC holdings significantly and impacting institutional investment strategies.
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Metaplanet Introduces New Dividend Shares
Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s leading corporate Bitcoin holder, received unanimous shareholder approval for dividend-paying preferred shares. These shares facilitate further Bitcoin acquisitions without diluting common stock.
CEO Simon Gerovich announced the approval of preferred shares, aimed at attracting institutional investors. This strategic move is expected to fund Bitcoin acquisitions significantly.
Market Response and Strategic Goals
Shares rose 4-6.5% post-approval, reflecting market optimism. This initiative grants Metaplanet financial leverage without equity dilution.
Dylan LeClair, Bitcoin Strategy Director, Metaplanet, confirmed: “All five proposals related to the capital reserve reclassification and the doubling of authorized preferred shares passed unanimously.”
Strategic Position in the Bitcoin Market
Metaplanet targets raising 210,000 BTC by 2027, enhancing its Bitcoin holdings and financial standing. The approach allows tapping into institutional investor capital globally.
Global Bitcoin Trends and Institutional Adoption
Metaplanet’s method mirrors global trends towards Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Institutional participation highlights Bitcoin’s ongoing integration into mainstream finance.
The company anticipates market behavior similar to MicroStrategy’s strategic Bitcoin initiatives. This might influence regulatory attitudes towards Bitcoin-centric corporate strategies.
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