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ZEC $1,226 Metaplanet issues $329M convertible bonds to restructure debt
The Japanese Bitcoin treasury company will use proceeds to repay collateralized loans and fund share buybacks.
Key takeaways
- Debt restructuring focus. The company is directing 45% of net proceeds to reduce its Bitcoin-collateralized facility, which stood at $649.5 million in September.
- No new Bitcoin purchases. None of the bond proceeds are allocated to new BTC acquisitions despite Metaplanet's role as the second-largest Bitcoin treasury firm with 44,000 BTC.
- Share buybacks expand. The new repurchasing program targets up to 60 billion yen ($380 million) in total buybacks, with 28.3 billion yen ($179 million) funded by this bond sale.
What happened
Metaplanet announced a 52 billion yen ($329 million) convertible bond offering to restructure its debt and fund shareholder returns. The zero-coupon bonds will mature in 2031, carrying no interest payments over their five-year term. The company plans to close the issuance on October 29, 2026.
Of the net proceeds, roughly 23.6 billion yen ($149 million) will repay Bitcoin-collateralized loans, while 28.3 billion yen ($179 million) will fund share buybacks. The buyback allocation is part of a new repurchasing program targeting up to 60 billion yen ($380 million) in total share repurchases.
Metaplanet emphasized that the transaction preserves its Bitcoin holdings. The company ranks as the second-largest Bitcoin treasury firm, holding 44,000 BTC worth $3.6 billion according to BitcoinTreasuries data.
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Why it matters
The convertible bond replaces a form of funding tied directly to Bitcoin collateral with unsecured financing. As of September 30, Metaplanet had approximately $649.5 million outstanding under its Bitcoin-collateralized credit facility, representing 17.7% of its Bitcoin net asset value, above management's stated guideline of keeping borrowings under 10% of BTC NAV.
By directing about 45% of net proceeds to reduce this facility rather than accumulate additional Bitcoin, Metaplanet is prioritizing debt reduction over growth. The transaction exchanges secured debt linked to Bitcoin availability for an unsecured instrument tied more directly to future share performance.
What is still unclear
- No post-transaction leverage ratio was disclosed, leaving unclear whether the company will reach its 10% BTC-NAV borrowing guideline after the repayment.
Questions readers ask
How much is Metaplanet raising and what are the bond terms?
Metaplanet is issuing 52 billion yen ($329 million) in zero-coupon convertible bonds due in 2031. The bonds carry no interest payments and will close on October 29, 2026.
How will Metaplanet use the bond proceeds?
About 23.6 billion yen ($149 million) will repay Bitcoin-collateralized loans and 28.3 billion yen ($179 million) will fund share buybacks. None of the proceeds are allocated to new Bitcoin purchases.
Why is Metaplanet reducing its Bitcoin-backed debt?
The company's September 30 borrowing of $649.5 million on its Bitcoin-collateralized facility exceeded its 10% of BTC NAV guideline at 17.7% of net asset value. The bond proceeds help bring that facility closer to management's target.
What is the new share buyback program?
Metaplanet launched a share repurchasing program targeting up to 60 billion yen ($380 million) in total buybacks, with 28.3 billion yen ($179 million) funded from the convertible bond issuance.
