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SoftBank Group announced it has completed a $10 billion first tranche investment in OpenAI through its Vision Fund 2.

The investment is part of a previously disclosed $30 billion follow-on commitment, with two additional $10 billion tranches scheduled for July and October 2026. To finance the initial tranche, SoftBank secured $10 billion in borrowings under a recently announced bridge facility.

The move underscores SoftBank’s continued strategic focus on artificial intelligence, significantly expanding its exposure to OpenAI as competition intensifies in the global AI sector.
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WS Investor 04-01-26
SoftBank Group said its subsidiary PayPay has priced its initial public offering at $16 per American depositary share, offering 54,987,214 ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker PAYP.

The offering includes 31,054,254 ADSs issued by PayPay and 23,932,960 ADSs sold by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 investment vehicle SVF II Piranha, valued at about $383 million. PayPay has also granted underwriters an option to purchase up to 8,248,081 additional ADSs to cover over-allotments.

Trading of the shares is expected to begin on March 12, 2026, with the IPO scheduled to close on March 13, 2026, subject to customary conditions. SoftBank said PayPay will remain its subsidiary following the listing.
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European Investor 03-12-26
PayPay Corporation, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp., has launched the roadshow for its initial public offering of American depositary shares (ADSs).

A total of 54,987,214 ADSs are being offered, including 31,054,254 ADSs issued by PayPay and 23,932,960 ADSs offered by SVF II Piranha (DE) LLC, an investment vehicle of SoftBank Vision Fund 2. PayPay also plans to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 8,248,081 additional ADSs. The expected price range is $17 to $20 per ADS, and the company has applied to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker “PAYP”.

Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Mizuho Securities USA, and Morgan Stanley are acting as joint book-running managers. SoftBank Group expects PayPay to remain its subsidiary after the IPO and does not anticipate a material impact on its consolidated financial position.
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European Investor 03-03-26
SoftBank Group Corp. announced that its subsidiary PayPay Corporation publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. SEC on February 12, 2026 (U.S. time) for a proposed initial public offering of American depositary shares (ADSs). PayPay has applied to list the ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker “PAYP.” The timing, size, and price range of the offering have not yet been determined.

Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Mizuho Securities USA, and Morgan Stanley are acting as joint book-running managers. In parallel, PayPay also filed a securities registration statement in Japan for a planned public offering of ADSs.

SoftBank Group intends to retain PayPay as a subsidiary following the listing and does not expect the IPO to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position. PayPay is a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. and LY Corporation and is also a portfolio company of SoftBank Vision Fund 2.

Source: SoftBank Group Corp. Press Release, February 13, 2026.
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Global Finance News 02-13-26
SoftBank Group Corp. announced that it has completed an additional $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI, fulfilling its full investment commitment made earlier in 2025.

The latest investment was executed through SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and follows an initial $7.5 billion investment completed earlier in the year. Combined with $11.0 billion from third-party co-investors, the total funding round reached $41.0 billion. As a result of the completed transactions, SoftBank Group’s aggregate ownership stake in OpenAI stands at approximately 11%.

SoftBank said the investment reflects its long-term commitment to artificial intelligence, while OpenAI highlighted SoftBank’s early conviction in AI and its role in supporting the company’s global scaling efforts.

Source: Company press release
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WS Investor 12-31-25
SoftBank to issue 500 billion yen, 7-year unsecured corporate bond

SoftBank Group Corp. announced the terms of its 67th unsecured straight corporate bond, known as the Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Bond. The company will issue 500 billion yen in seven-year bonds carrying a 3.98 percent annual coupon, priced at par and maturing on December 8, 2032.

The bonds will be publicly offered in Japan from November 27 to December 5, primarily to individual investors, with proceeds used to repay borrowings. The issue is rated A by Japan Credit Rating Agency and includes standard covenants such as a negative pledge and net-worth maintenance. Purchasers will also receive a promotional Otosan fleece blanket.
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Global Finance News 11-28-25
softbank announces 4-for-1 share split and dividend adjustment

softbank group said its board approved a four-for-one share split effective january 1, 2026, to make its stock more affordable after prices quadrupled to 22,255 yen since april. the split will increase issued shares from about 1.43 billion to 5.71 billion, and authorized shares to 14.4 billion. the articles of incorporation will be amended accordingly. stock acquisition right exercise prices from 2024 and 2025 will be adjusted to 0.25 yen.

the company also revised its fy2026 dividend forecast to reflect the split, keeping the effective payout unchanged at the equivalent of 22 yen per share annually.
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The Investor 11-11-25
SoftBank Group to redeem ¥177 billion hybrid notes in February 2026

SoftBank Group Corp. announced it will redeem all of its 4th unsecured subordinated hybrid notes, which include optional interest payment deferral and early redemption provisions, on February 4, 2026 — the first optional redemption date.

The notes, issued in February 2021 with a total value of ¥177 billion and a 3.0% annual interest rate, were originally set to mature in February 2056. Each note will be redeemed at ¥100 per ¥100 face value.

The early redemption underscores SoftBank’s continued efforts to optimize its capital structure and reduce financing costs, following its broader strategy of strengthening its balance sheet and improving financial flexibility.
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European Investor 11-10-25
Intel Corporation disclosed that on September 26, 2025, it completed a $2 billion private placement of common stock to SoftBank Group Corp. The transaction involved the sale of 86,956,522 shares at $23.00 per share, executed under a Securities Purchase Agreement signed on August 28, 2025.
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The Investor 09-29-25
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