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Metaplanet Approves ¥75.4 Billion Buyback Backed by Bitcoin‑Collateralized Credit

The program seeks to raise Bitcoin per share after the stock traded below the value of its holdings.

Overview

  • The board authorized repurchases of up to 150 million shares, about 13.1% of outstanding stock, via the Tokyo Stock Exchange from October 29, 2025 to October 28, 2026.
  • Funding comes from a $500 million credit facility secured by Bitcoin that can also be used for additional BTC purchases, BTC income investments, or bridge financing ahead of preferred share issuance.
  • Metaplanet holds 30,823 BTC valued at roughly $3.5 billion and reaffirmed its target of 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027.
  • The company paused new Bitcoin purchases when its market-based NAV fell to 0.88 last week, and the measure has since recovered to about 1.03.
  • Shares jumped roughly 10% intraday to around 519–541 JPY before easing as investors digested the buyback and financing plan.