The Investor
11 Nov 2025, 11:13
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.
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.