Metaplanet Inc. (TSE Normal: 3350) has introduced the profitable pricing and upsizing of its worldwide share providing, elevating JPY 205 billion (~USD 1.4 billion) to gas its ongoing Bitcoin-first treasury technique.
The corporate confirmed that 385 million new shares shall be issued at JPY 553 per share, producing a complete subject worth of JPY 212.9 billion. After deducting charges, the overall quantity paid in will attain JPY 205.3 billion, of which JPY 204.1 billion shall be allotted on to Bitcoin-related initiatives.
In a statement, CEO Simon Gerovich stated: “Metaplanet has finalized its worldwide providing, upsized from 180M underwritten to 385M shares. Complete increase: JPY 205B (~USD 1.4B). Extra Bitcoin purchases incoming.”
Increasing the Bitcoin Treasury
Based on the discharge, JPY 183.7 billion of the proceeds shall be used to buy Bitcoin between September and October 2025, considerably rising Metaplanet’s holdings. As of September 1, 2025, the corporate already holds 20,000 Bitcoin, valued at roughly JPY 322 billion.
Metaplanet first introduced its treasury transformation in Could 2024, committing to undertake Bitcoin as its main reserve asset. The transfer was designed to hedge towards Japan’s extended unfavorable actual rates of interest, excessive nationwide debt, and ongoing yen depreciation.
Earnings Era from Bitcoin
The remaining JPY 20.4 billion from the providing shall be allotted to the corporate’s Bitcoin Earnings Era Enterprise, which generates yield via Bitcoin choices buying and selling. In Q2 FY2025, this phase produced JPY 1.9 billion in income, highlighting its position as a complementary revenue driver to Bitcoin accumulation.
Metaplanet acknowledged that these allocations will assist the corporate obtain sustained profitability whereas strengthening its Bitcoin-focused treasury mannequin.
Strengthening Market Place
The providing additionally marks a considerable enhance in Metaplanet’s capital base, with capital inventory and capital surplus every rising by JPY 102.6 billion. Following the issuance, the corporate’s complete excellent shares will enhance from 755.9 million to 1.14 billion shares.
By executing one of many largest Bitcoin-focused capital raises in Asia, Metaplanet positions itself as a number one company pioneer in Bitcoin adoption. The agency goals to set an instance for different listed firms throughout Japan and Asia in search of to handle inflation dangers and foreign money devaluation via digital property.
For these fascinated with listening to extra about Metaplanet, take a look at the video beneath the place Gerovich explains how the corporate turned the primary traded inventory in Japan: