Metaplanet Announces NFS, a Subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, Becomes Its Largest Shareholder

PANews reported on July 15 that Simon Gerovich, CEO of the Japanese listed company Metaplanet, posted on X platform: "Metaplanet welcomes a new major shareholder. As of June 30, National Financial Services LLC (NFS) holds 84.4 million shares of the company, accounting for 12.9% of the total share capital, with a corresponding market value of approximately 130 billion yen (equivalent to $820 million). NFS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, primarily serving as a custodian, providing custody services for retail and institutional investors who purchase stocks through the Fidelity platform. As global investment channels continue to expand, the company's shareholder structure is constantly evolving."