MSCI will implement new screening rules for non-operating companies during its 2026 year November index review,Strategy and Metaplanet may be affected. The final list of affected companies is scheduled to be November 11 announced.
Metaplanet Proposed issuance of 52000000000 yen, 2031 year zero-coupon unsecured convertible bonds, with part of the funds to be used to repay Bitcoin-backed credit and the remainder for share buybacks.
Metaplanet announced the issuance of 52000000000 yen, 2031-year-maturity zero-coupon convertible bonds, primarily to repay Bitcoin-backed borrowings and repurchase shares, and not directly to increase its Bitcoin holdings.
Metaplanet disclosed that, as of September 30, 2026 its BTC holdings were 44,000, with a net increase of 1,000 in the third quarter. During the quarter, the company sold 10,000 BTC and purchased 11,000 BTC, to verify its ability to monetize its holdings.
Metaplanet Independent directors responded to shareholder concerns over the executive equity incentive plan, saying that the company had reduced the potential new share issuance, cancelled certain automatic adjustment mechanisms, and added exercise restrictions.