Metaplanet Freezes 319.5 Million Share Insider Pool Amid Concerns Over Shareholder Dilution
Metaplanet has frozen a large insider share pool of 319.46 million shares, which it admits amplified dilution for existing shareholders. The company's structure allowed the insider pool to grow automatically as new shares were issued—reaching about one-quarter of its total outstanding stock over time. This mechanism was removed in an August filing that locked the size at current levels until 2031. The CEO, Simon Gerovich, recently exercised a vested portion of his options, acquiring millions of shares worth ¥15.6 billion ($101.3 million). The move came after Metaplanet's share price dropped by nearly 10% on concerns over the insider pool and its impact on shareholder value. Despite internal justifications for maintaining a large stake in Bitcoin—now valued at $3.4 billion—the company’s market cap remains below that of its crypto holdings, raising questions about governance and fairness to shareholders.
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