Metaplanet issues $24.8M in bonds to boost Bitcoin holdings past 5,000 BTC

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/02 22:15:01
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The funds raised will be specifically allocated for further Bitcoin purchases. The bonds were sold in full to EVO FUND. The bonds offer investors the potential for early repayment if certain conditions are met. Tokyo-based Metaplanet is taking steps to expand its cryptocurrency portfolio by issuing ¥3.6 billion (approximately $24.8 million) in bonds to fund the acquisition of more Bitcoin (BTC). This move comes as the Japanese hotel firm’s Bitcoin holdings surpass the 5,000 BTC mark. The bonds, which carry no interest, are set to be redeemed at their par value on October 31, 2025, or earlier, if the bondholder requests repayment. The funds raised will be specifically allocated for further Bitcoin purchases, continuing the company’s earlier strategy to increase its digital asset investments. The bonds were sold in full to EVO FUND, a move Metaplanet hopes will help support its growing Bitcoin strategy. While the bonds carry no interest, they offer investors the potential for early repayment if certain conditions are met. Specifically, Metaplanet plans to use capital raised through stock acquisition rights to redeem the bonds. This means the company’s ability to repay the bonds hinges on the demand for its equity-linked instruments, highlighting a potential reliance on investor sentiment and market conditions. Metaplanet’s recent bond issuance underscores the growing trend of companies integrating Bitcoin into their financial strategies. With cryptocurrency markets gaining momentum, the company’s move aligns with the broader trend of corporate adoption of digital assets as a store of value. As Metaplanet’s share price recently rose by 8.6%, investors are keeping a close eye on how the company’s Bitcoin purchases will impact its financial performance in the coming years. In an era where digital currencies are becoming more mainstream, Metaplanet’s decision to use bonds for Bitcoin acquisition marks a noteworthy step toward integrating cryptocurrency into corporate balance sheets. Source: https://coinjournal.net/news/japans-metaplanet-issues-24-8-million-in-bonds-to-boost-bitcoin-holdings-past-5000-btc/

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2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


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