Tether entities keep 12.3% Metalla (MTA) stake after internal share transfer
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Tether-affiliated entities updated their ownership disclosure for Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. common shares. The reporting group now reports beneficial ownership of 11,489,175 common shares, representing 12.3% of Metalla’s outstanding shares, based on 93,442,762 shares outstanding as of May 7, 2026.
Effective June 12, 2026, Tether Investments transferred 2,095,216 common shares to Tether International, S.A. de C.V. This internal transfer among related entities did not change the aggregate number of Metalla shares beneficially owned by the reporting persons. Giancarlo Devasini is attributed indirect beneficial ownership through his greater than 50% voting interest in Tether Global Investments Fund.
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Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares: 11,489,175 common shares
Ownership percentage: 12.3%
Shares outstanding: 93,442,762 shares
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6 metrics
Beneficially owned shares
11,489,175 common shares
Aggregate beneficial ownership reported by the reporting persons
Ownership percentage
12.3%
Portion of Metalla common shares outstanding
Shares outstanding
93,442,762 shares
Metalla common shares outstanding as of May 7, 2026
Internal transfer amount
2,095,216 shares
Common shares transferred from Tether Investments to Tether International on June 12, 2026
Sole voting power
0 shares
Each reporting person reports no sole voting power
Shared voting power
11,489,175 shares
Shared voting and dispositive power for each non-zero reporting person
Key Terms
beneficially own, Schedule 13D, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, +2 more
6 terms
beneficially own financial
"The Reporting Persons beneficially own an aggregate of 11,489,175 Common Shares, representing 12.3% of the outstanding Common Shares."
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This statement on amends the of Tether Holdings, S.A. de C.V. ... with respect to the common shares..."
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
Management Information Circular regulatory
"This percentage is calculated based upon 93,442,762 shares outstanding as of May 7, 2026, as reported in the Management Information Circular filed as an exhibit..."
A management information circular is a document sent to shareholders ahead of a company meeting that explains who is asking for votes, what decisions will be made, and why management recommends a particular outcome. Like an instruction booklet and argument sheet combined, it lays out details such as board nominees, executive pay, major transactions and any conflicts, helping investors decide how to vote and judge whether leadership choices could affect the company’s future value.
pecuniary interest financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of the reporting person's pecuniary interest."
FAQ
What ownership stake in Metalla Royalty & Streaming (MTA) do the Tether entities report?
The Tether-affiliated reporting persons beneficially own 11,489,175 Metalla common shares, equal to 12.3% of the outstanding shares. This percentage is calculated using 93,442,762 shares outstanding as of May 7, 2026, as disclosed in a Management Information Circular.
What change triggered Amendment No. 8 to the Metalla (MTA) Schedule 13D?
Amendment No. 8 reflects an internal transfer of 2,095,216 Metalla common shares from Tether Investments to Tether International on June 12, 2026. The filing states this transfer caused no change in the aggregate number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting persons.
Who are the reporting persons in the Metalla Royalty & Streaming (MTA) Schedule 13D/A?
The reporting persons are Tether Global Investments Fund, S.I.C.A.F., S.A., Tether International, S.A. de C.V., Tether Investments, S.A. de C.V., and Giancarlo Devasini. They jointly report beneficial ownership and shared voting and dispositive power over 11,489,175 Metalla common shares.
How is Giancarlo Devasini’s interest in Metalla (MTA) described in the filing?
Giancarlo Devasini is attributed beneficial ownership of 11,489,175 Metalla shares through Tether International, a controlled subsidiary of Tether Global Investments Fund. He holds greater than 50% voting interest in that fund and disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.