Metaplanet announces plans to issue 52000000000 yen zero-coupon convertible bonds, plans to repurchase shares and release pledged Bitcoin

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Metaplanet plans to issue 52000000000 yen zero-coupon convertible bonds to fund repurchases, repay credit facilities, and release pledged Bitcoin.

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Metaplanet plans to issue 52000000000 zero-coupon yen-denominated convertible bonds, with part of the proceeds to be used to repay credit facilities and release pledged Bitcoin

BlockBeats reports that October 14，Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich stated that the company will issue a total of 52000000000 yen in zero-coupon yen-denominated convertible bonds maturing in 2031 years, while simultaneously advancing a share repurchase plan.

Of the proceeds from the issuance, up to 28300000000 yen will be used to repurchase the company's shares, of which up to 25300000000 yen will be executed through over-the-counter block trades, involving up to 96,934,800 shares, approximately 7.1%of the issued shares; the remainder will be completed through market purchases.

In addition, the company will use approximately 23600000000 yen to partially repay its credit facilities, thereby releasing the Bitcoin currently held as collateral. Gerovich stated that Metaplanet's share price is currently below the value of its Bitcoin holdings, and that the repurchase is intended to create value for shareholders by taking advantage of the discount; the bonds' initial conversion price is higher than the share price at issuance and 1.0 times mNAV.

Although the issuance will increase the company's total debt, the company hopes to replace some secured, interest-bearing borrowings with unsecured debt without scheduled interest payments, thereby reducing interest costs, extending the debt maturity, and enhancing financial flexibility for subsequent Bitcoin acquisitions.

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Key points

Metaplanet plans to issue a total of 52000000000 yen in zero-coupon yen-denominated convertible bonds maturing in 2031 years.
Up to 28300000000 yen of the issuance proceeds will be used to repurchase the company's shares, of which up to 25300000000 yen is planned to be executed through over-the-counter block trades, involving up to 96,934,800 shares, approximately 7.1%。
The company plans to use approximately 23600000000 yen to partially repay its credit facilities, thereby releasing the Bitcoin held as collateral.
Simon Gerovich stated that Metaplanet's share price is currently below the value of its Bitcoin holdings.
The source states that the bonds' initial conversion price is higher than the share price at issuance and 1.0 times mNAV。
The source states that the issuance will increase the company's total debt.

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Metaplanet plans to borrow funds that do not require scheduled interest payments, using part of the funds to repurchase its own shares and part to repay existing credit facilities, thereby releasing the Bitcoin previously pledged as collateral. The convertible bonds may be converted into shares in the future.

Why it matters to readers

This plan involves corporate debt, share repurchases, and Bitcoin collateral arrangements, and may change Metaplanet's financing structure and the number of shares outstanding.

Share repurchases may reduce the number of shares available for trading in the market; the convertible bonds may be converted into shares in the future. Zero-coupon does not mean there is no debt risk, and the company's total debt will still increase.

Risks and unknowns

The materials use “plans to issue” and “plans to repurchase,” and do not confirm that the issuance and repurchase have been completed.
The materials do not provide the original company announcement or independently verified information.
The materials do not specify the final terms of the convertible bonds, the final repurchase size, or the actual release of the pledged Bitcoin.
The materials do not state whether the convertible bonds will be converted in the future or the specific dilution impact.

Metaplanet announces plans to issue 52000000000 yen zero-coupon convertible bonds, plans to repurchase shares and release pledged Bitcoin

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