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2025-06-11
In a historic step forward for artificial intelligence and international collaboration, G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group and Cisco announced their partnership to build Stargate UAE. Stargate UAE is a next-generation AI infrastructure cluster that will run in the newly established 5-gigawatt UAE–U.S. AI Campus in Abu Dhabi. Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt compute cluster, will be built by G42 and operated by OpenAI and Oracle. The collaboration will also include Cisco, offering its zero-trust security and AI-ready connectivity, and SoftBank Group, as well as NVIDIA which will supply the latest NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GB300 systems. The facility will provide best-in-class infrastructure, nation-scale compute, and low latency inferencing to deliver AI that will meet the demands of an increasingly intelligent world. The first 200-megawatt AI cluster is expected to go live in 2026.Stargate UAE creates a foundation for scalable, trusted AI. It will accelerate scientific discovery and drive innovation across industries ranging from healthcare and energy to finance and transportation, fueling future economic growth and national development. The UAE–U.S. AI Campus which will house Stargate UAE was announced last week in Abu Dhabi in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America. The endeavor builds on a new framework by the U.S. and UAE governments, the "U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership," to deepen cooperation and collaboration on AI and advanced technologies developing safe, secure, and responsible AI that delivers long-term benefits for humanity. Under this framework, UAE entities will also expand their investments in digital infrastructure in the U.S., in projects such as Stargate U.S., in line with the recently announced "America First Investment Policy." Spanning 10 square miles, the full UAE–U.S. AI infrastructure campus is the largest such deployment outside of the U.S. It will provide 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity and regional compute resources. The facility will be powered by nuclear, solar, and natural gas to minimize carbon emissions and it will also house a science park driving innovation, talent development, and sustainable compute infrastructure.
2025-06-05
SoftBank Group Corp., Board Meeting, May 07, 2025. Agenda: To consider to acquire its own shares through a tender offer (the Tender Offer ), which commenced on May 8, 2025. In addition, in accordance with the tender offer agreement entered into with LY on May 7, 2025, A Holdings Corporation (AHD ), a subsidiary of SBG and owner of 62.45%* of LY s shares, tendered a portion of its LY common shares in the Tender Offer. Having completed the Tender Offer on June 4, 2025, SBG hereby announces the results of the Tender Offer. Details are provided in the attached document. With the conclusion of the Tender Offer, LY has completed the acquisition of its own shares as approved at its Board of Directors meeting on May 7, 2025.The effect of this matter on SBG s consolidated financial statements is immaterial.
2025-05-30
SoftBank Group Corp., 2025 Pre Recorded Earnings Call, May 13, 2025
2025-05-06
Uvi Tech, S.A.P.I. de C.V. announced that it has received $127 million in round of funding co-led by returning investors SoftBank Group Corp. and General Atlantic Service Company, L.P. on March 25, 2025. The transaction included participation from other investors.
2025-05-02
SoftBank Group Corp. Presents at Milken Institute Global Conference 2025, May-05-2025 11:30 AM. Venue: The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California, United States. Speakers: JP Lee, CEO.
2025-05-02
SoftBank Group Corp. has announced a Fixed-Income Offering. Security Name: 1.81% Unsecured Straight Bonds due February 4, 2032 Security Type: Corporate Bond/Note (Non Convertible) Principal Amount: ¥126 billion Security Features: Unsecured Coupon Type: Fixed
2025-05-02
SoftBank Group Corp. has completed a Fixed-Income Offering in the amount of ¥20 billion. Security Name: 3.336% Unsecured Straight Bonds due April 24, 2030 Security Type: Corporate Bond/Note (Non Convertible) Principal Amount: ¥20 billion Price\Range: 100% Security Features: Unsecured Coupon Type: Fixed
2025-05-02
SoftBank Group Corp. has announced a Fixed-Income Offering in the amount of ¥10 billion. Security Name: 3.336% Unsecured Straight Bonds due April 24, 2030 Security Type: Corporate Bond/Note (Non Convertible) Principal Amount: ¥10 billion Price\Range: 100% Security Features: Unsecured Coupon Type: Fixed
2025-04-30
SoftBank Group Corp. Presents at Web Summit Rio 2025, Apr-27-2025 . Speakers: Eduardo Vieira, Head of Communications of Latin America for SoftBank Group International.
2025-04-25
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
2025-04-25
SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG) announced that its Board of Directors passed a resolution to submit the following proposal regarding dividend from surplus with a record date of March 31, 2025 to the 45th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled on June 27, 2025. This will bring the total annual dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2025, including the interim dividend (JPY 22 per share), to JPY 44 per share, the same amount as the previous fiscal year.
2025-04-02
SoftBank Group Corp. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results at 3:30 PM, Tokyo Standard Time on May 13, 2025
2025-04-02
SoftBank Group Corp., 2025 Earnings Call, May 13, 2025
2025-03-27
OpenAI (OpenAI, L.L.C.) is close to finalizing a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE:9984) - with investors including Magnetar Capital Partners, LP, Coatue Management, L.L.C., The Founders Fund, LLC and Altimeter Capital Management, LP in talks to participate, according to people familiar with the matter. Magnetar Capital - an Evanston, Illinois-based hedge fund - could contribute up to $1 billion, according to multiple people, all of whom asked not to be identified because the information is private. The artificial intelligence developer’s funding round would be the largest of all time, according to data compiled by research firm PitchBook. The deal is set to value the company at $300 billion including dollars raised - almost double the ChatGPT maker’s previous valuation of $157 billion from when it raised money in October. As part of the deal, SoftBank will invest an initial $7.5 billion in the company, along with $2.5 billion from an investor syndicate, said one of the people familiar with the discussions. There will be a second tranche of $30 billion later this year that will include $22.5 billion from SoftBank, and $7.5 billion from a syndicate, this person said. SoftBank declined to comment. The Japanese conglomerate has separately committed billions to the Stargate Project, the Abilene, Texas-based joint venture with partners including OpenAI, Oracle Corp. and MGX. Representatives for OpenAI, Magnetar and Founders Fund declined to comment on the funding round. Coatue and Altimeter didn’t respond to requests for comment.
2025-03-05
SoftBank Group Corp. Presents at Digital Garden Tokyo Conference, Mar-17-2025 . Venue: Tokyo, Japan.
2025-03-05
Better World KK, Transpacific Enterprises KK, Canadian Energy Explorers and Producers Investment Conference, Digital Garden Tokyo Conference, Mar 17, 2025 through Mar 18, 2025. Venue: Tokyo, Japan.
2025-02-25
SoftBank Group Corp. Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, Mar-04-2025 04:05 PM. Venue: Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California, United States. Speakers: Alex Clavel, CEO.
2025-02-20
SoftBank Group Corp. Presents at Global Investors’ Symposium in Hong Kong, Mar-24-2025 . Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Speakers: Masayoshi Son, Founder, Chairman, President & CEO.
2025-02-20
The Milken Institute, Global Investors’ Symposium in Hong Kong, Mar 24, 2025. Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
2025-02-19
The Milken Institute, Milken Institute Global Conference 2025, May 04, 2025 through May 07, 2025. Venue: The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California, United States.
2025-02-07
SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE:9984) is in advanced talks to acquire Ampere Computing LLC, people familiar with the matter said. The Japanese company is discussing a deal that could value the Oracle Corp.-backed chip designer at about $6.5 billion, including debt, according to the people. A transaction may be announced in the coming weeks, they said.
2025-02-04
To discuss about OpenAI and the SoftBank partnership to develop and market Advanced Enterprise AI called “Cristal intelligence”
2025-01-17
SoftBank Group Corp. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 3:30 PM, Tokyo Standard Time on Feb 12, 2025
2025-01-10
SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE:9984) and its majority-owned Arm Holdings plc (NasdaqGS:ARM) are exploring a deal for Ampere Computing LLC, according to people familiar with the matter. Ampere has drawn takeover interest from Arm while exploring its strategic options, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions were private. Talks could still fall apart, the people cautioned. It’s also possible Ampere could end up being bought by another suitor. Representatives for Arm and Ampere declined to comment. Spokespeople for SoftBank and Oracle didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. Ampere has been working with a financial adviser to help field takeover interest, Bloomberg News reported in September. The Santa Clara, California-based company’s interest in a deal with a larger player in the industry suggests that it didn’t see an easy path to an initial public offering.
2025-01-10
From October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the company has repurchased 6,019,200 shares, representing 0.42% for ¥53,114.37 million. With this, the company has completed the repurchase of 25,136,900 shares, representing 1.72% for ¥206,899.84 million under the buyback announced on August 7, 2024.
2025-01-02
SoftBank Group Corp. expected to report Fiscal Year 2025 results on May 9, 2025. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on January 2, 2025).
2024-12-12
Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, Mar 03, 2025 through Mar 06, 2025. Venue: Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California, United States.
2024-11-30
SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE:9984) is considering additional investment in generative artificial intelligence developer OpenAI (OpenAI, L.L.C.), U.S. media reported on 27 November 2024. The Japanese technology investor's SoftBank Vision Fund (SoftBank Vision Fund L.P.) plans to acquire up to $1.5 billion in shares of OpenAI from its employees. The ChatGPT creator raised $500 million from SoftBank in its $6.6 billion funding round in October. The additional investment is part of efforts by SoftBank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son to propel AI revolution.
2024-11-14
SoftBank Group Corp. has filed a Shelf Registration. Security Name: Bonds
2024-11-12
SoftBank Group Corp. expected to report Q3 2025 results on February 12, 2025. This event was calculated by S&P Global (Created on January 9, 2025).
2024-11-12
SoftBank Group Corp., Board Meeting, Oct 21, 2024. Agenda: To consider interim dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
2024-10-22
SoftBank Group Corp., ¥ 22.0, Cash Dividend, Mar-28-2025
2024-10-22
The Board of Directors of SoftBank Group Corp. resolved the distribution of interim dividend from surplus with a record date of September 30, 2024 as follows. The amount of dividend per share is in line with the forecast of dividend announced in Consolidated Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024, dated May 13, 2024. The company announced dividend of JPY 22.00 per share. Record date: September 30, 2024. Total cash dividend: JPY 31,835 million. Payable date: December 3, 2024. Dividend resource: Retained earnings.
2024-10-03
SoftBank Group Corp. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Nov 12, 2024
2024-10-03
In late september 2024, On OpenAI, L.L.C. closed the transaction. The company has received $6,600 million in a round of funding. The transaction included participation from returning investors Thrive Capital Management, LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Khosla Ventures, LLC, Tiger Global Management, LLC new investors NVIDIA Corporation, Altimeter Capital Management, LP, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, MGX and SoftBank Group Corp. The company has raised the transaction at post money valuation of $157,000 million.
2024-10-02
SoftBank Group Corp., Q2 2025 Earnings Call, Nov 12, 2024
2024-10-01
Pacaso Inc. has announced that it has received a growth round of funding on October 1, 2024. The transaction included participation from accredited and non-accredited individual investors alongside new investors SoftBank Group Corp. and returning investor Maveron LLC, Fifth Wall Ventures Management, LLC, and Greycroft LP. The company has issued equity with share price $2.50 in the transaction. The minimum investment accepted from outside investor is $1,000.
2024-09-11
OpenAI, L.L.C. announced that it intend to raise several billion dollars led by returning investor, Thrive Capital Management, LLC on August 31, 2024. The transaction included participation from new investors, Apple Inc., NVIDIA Corporation, and returning investor, Microsoft Corporation. The company will receive $1 billion from Thrive Capital Management, LLC. The company will raise the funding at a valuation exceeding $100 billion.
2024-08-08
SoftBank Group Corp. reported earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. For the first quarter, the company reported sales was JPY 1,701,747 million compared to JPY 1,557,507 million a year ago. Net loss was JPY 174,281 million compared to JPY 477,616 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was JPY 122.35 compared to JPY 332.75 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was JPY 123.67 compared to JPY 333.97 a year ago.
2024-08-07
SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE:9984) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 100,000,000 shares, representing 6.80% of its issued share capital for a total purchase price of ¥500,000 million. The purpose of the program is to enhance shareholder returns and to realize fair shareholder value. The purchased treasury stock will be cancelled. The program will expire on August 7, 2025. As of July 31, 2024, the company had 1,469,995,230 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 4,001,279 treasury shares.
2024-08-07
The Board of Directors of SoftBank Group Corp. has authorized a buyback plan on August 7, 2024.
2024-08-07
On August 7, 2024, SoftBank Group announced that it plans to buy back $3.4 billion in shares, answering in part calls from Elliott Management to bolster its stock price. Further, the Company stated that, over the next year it would buy back up to 6.8% of its own shares, worth as much as 500 billion yen.
2024-08-07
SoftBank Group Corp., Board Meeting, Aug 07, 2024. Agenda: To consider and approve the e repurchase of its own shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act of Japan as applied pursuant to Article 165.
2024-07-15
SoftBank Group Corp. has completed a Fixed-Income Offering in the amount of $400 million. Security Name: 6.75% Senior Subordinated Unsecured Notes due July 8, 2029 Security Type: Corporate Bond/Note (Non Convertible) Principal Amount: $400 million Price\Range: 100% Security Features: Callable; EuroBonds; Eurodollar bonds; Senior; Subordinated; Unsecured Coupon Type: Fixed Transaction Features: Regulation S
2024-07-15
SoftBank Group Corp. announced that it has completed the early redemption of its USD denominated 4.750% Senior Notes due September 19, 2024, which were issued in 2017 (the Notes), as of July 8, 2024. The Notes have been fully redeemed and canceled, and there are no Notes outstanding.
2024-07-10
SoftBank Group Corp., ¥ 22.0, Cash Dividend, Sep-27-2024
2024-07-08
SoftBank Group Corp. has completed a Fixed-Income Offering in the amount of $500 million. Security Name: 7.000% Senior Subordinated Unsecured Notes due July 8, 2031 Security Type: Corporate Bond/Note (Non Convertible) Principal Amount: $500 million Price\Range: 100% Security Features: Callable; EuroBonds; Eurodollar bonds; Senior; Subordinated; Unsecured Coupon Type: Fixed Transaction Features: Regulation S
2024-07-08
SoftBank Group Corp. has completed a Fixed-Income Offering in the amount of €450 million. Security Name: 5.375% Senior Subordinated Unsecured Notes due January 8, 2029 Security Type: Corporate Bond/Note (Non Convertible) Principal Amount: €450 million Price\Range: 100% Security Features: Callable; EuroBonds; Senior; Subordinated Coupon Type: Fixed Transaction Features: Regulation S
2024-07-08
SoftBank Group Corp. has completed a Fixed-Income Offering in the amount of €450 million. Security Name: 5.75% Senior Subordinated Unsecured Notes due July 8, 2032 Security Type: Corporate Bond/Note (Non Convertible) Principal Amount: €450 million Price\Range: 100% Security Features: Callable; EuroBonds; Senior; Subordinated; Unsecured Coupon Type: Fixed Transaction Features: Regulation S
2025Q1 | 2024Q4 | 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | 2024Q1 | 2023Q4 | 2023Q3 | |
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Total Revenues | 7,243,752 | 7,057,175 | 6,999,362 | 6,900,740 | 6,756,500 | 6,696,567 | 6,615,022 |
Pretax Income Excl.Unusual Items | 529,541 | -895,527 | -382,358 | 178,204 | -495,038 | 386,193 | -742,114 |
Total Assets | 45,013,757 | 47,029,120 | 45,346,919 | 47,834,175 | 46,724,245 | 44,983,751 | 46,010,043 |
Total Liabilities | 31,060,730 | 32,454,566 | 32,539,723 | 33,631,144 | 33,487,074 | 33,271,140 | 34,338,773 |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3,713,028 | 4,660,023 | 4,476,300 | 5,498,931 | 6,186,874 | 6,163,703 | 6,707,813 |
Total Common Equity | 11,561,541 | 12,226,273 | 10,746,634 | 12,117,207 | 11,162,125 | 9,774,982 | 9,762,787 |
Book Value Per Share (BVPS) | 8,042.27 | 8,349.79 | 7,426.51 | 8,133.86 | 7,614.39 | 6,536.92 | 6,528.95 |
Net Change in Cash | -2,473,846 | -1,503,680 | -2,231,513 | -1,817,216 | -738,279 | 385,649 | 821,651 |
Capital Expenditure | -854,173 | -663,758 | -647,139 | -631,156 | -622,612 | -651,191 | -652,149 |
SoftBank revealed its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on June 26, 2025, having revenues of 1.94T yen and net income of 517.18B yen, representing a revenue increase of 10.6%, coupled with a substantial increase of about 123.7% in EPS relative to the corresponding quarter last year. A positive note is that for the 7th consecutive quarter, the company's revenue line has increased compared to last year's corresponding quarter, which demonstrates the company's stability and its ability to grow in the future.
In addition, the EBITDA margin rose sharply from 13.4% in the corresponding quarter last year to 19.6%. It often signifies that the company has raised prices or implemented optimization methods in its activity sectors, leading to an increase in EBITDA margins and, as a result, should support the stock's performance in the future. Another notable figure in the negative aspect is the free cash flow for the quarter, which was -0.24T yen, decreased by -0.24T from the previous year's corresponding period. Even though the company's cash flow did not improve, the management returned a substantial amount of 39.62B yen to shareholders, of which 9.47B yen was paid as a dividend and 30.15B yen as a repurchase of Common Stock. The dividend yield for this stock is approximately 0.4%, and it trades at 13.7x times current year's earnings, which is higher than the sector average (P/E 10.7x).