Metaplanet Inc.发行第五系列普通债券以加速比特币购买；将从认股权证行使收益中偿还

Metaplanet Inc.宣布通过EVO FUND私募发行第五系列普通债券，发行金额为50亿日元，用于购买更多比特币。

Japanese cryptocurrency mining firm Metaplanet Inc. has announced that it issued its 5th Series of Ordinary Bonds via private placement with EVO FUND for ¥5 billion ($31.91 million) to purchase more Bitcoin (BTC).

日本加密货币挖矿公司 Metaplanet Inc. 宣布，它通过 EVO FUND 私募发行了第五系列普通债券，发行金额为 50 亿日元（合 3191 万美元），用于购买更多比特币 (BTC)。

In a filing disclosed on Dec. 20, Metaplanet Inc. announced the issuance of its 5th Series of Ordinary Bonds for raising approximately $31.91 million through EVO FUND. This news follows the company’s intent to issue up to ¥5 billion in ordinary bonds, as disclosed on Nov. 28, 2023.

在 12 月 20 日披露的文件中，Metaplanet Inc. 宣布发行第五系列普通债券，通过 EVO FUND 筹集约 3191 万美元。此前，该公司已于 2023 年 11 月 28 日披露，拟发行最多 50 亿日元的普通债券。

The proceeds from this issuance will be allocated towards purchasing Bitcoin (BTC), as detailed in the company’s announcement on Nov. 28, 2023, concerning the issuance of the 12th Series Stock Acquisition Rights with an Exercise Price Adjustment Provision and the accompanying Stock Acquisition Rights Purchase Agreement.

本次发行的收益将用于购买比特币（BTC），详情请参阅公司于 2023 年 11 月 28 日发布的有关发行附有行权价格调整条款的第 12 系列股票收购权及随附股票收购权的公告购买协议。

The 5th Series Bonds carry no interest, and the principal will be repaid at a rate of 100 yen for every 100 yen of the bond amount. Each bond is valued at $1.59 million (¥250 million), and the full payment is due on Dec. 20, 2024. The bonds will mature on Jun. 16, 2025, but they may be redeemed early at the request of EVO FUND by providing written notice to Metaplanet Inc. The bonds can also be redeemed early when the proceeds from the exercise of the 12th Series Stock Acquisition Rights are multiple times integral multiples of the bond principal amount.

第5系列债券无息，债券金额每100日元偿还本金100日元。每张债券价值159万美元（2.5亿日元），全额付款日期为2024年12月20日。债券将于2025年6月16日到期，但可应EVO FUND的要求提前赎回向Metaplanet Inc.提供书面通知。当行使第12系列股票收购权的收益达到债券整数倍的倍数时，也可以提前赎回债券本金额。

The bonds will not be guaranteed or collateralized and will only be made available to EVO FUND. No bond trustee will be appointed pursuant to Article 702 of the Companies Act and Article 169 of the Regulations for Enforcement of the Companies Act. Metaplanet Inc. will pay all principal and interest from its office in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

该债券不提供担保或抵押，且仅提供给 EVO FUND。依公司法第七百零二条及公司法施行条例第一百六十九条规定，不设债券受托管理人。 Metaplanet Inc. 将从其位于东京港区六本木的办事处支付所有本金和利息。

Finally, Metaplanet Inc. pointed out that the issuance will not have a material effect on the consolidated financial results of Metaplanet Inc. for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024. Nevertheless, the company promised to make timely disclosure of any material change or material impact on its financial outlook as a result of this deal.

最后，Metaplanet Inc.指出，本次发行不会对Metaplanet Inc.截至2024年12月31日财年的合并财务业绩产生重大影响。不过，该公司承诺将及时披露任何重大变化或情况。该交易对其财务前景产生重大影响。