S&P Global Ratings

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Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

  1. $40B Loan Report

    Reports emerge that SoftBank is seeking up to $40 billion to significantly increase its OpenAI investment.

  2. S&P Outlook Cut

    S&P Global Ratings lowers SoftBank's outlook to negative as CDS rates rise to year-highs.

  3. Initial OpenAI Stake

    SoftBank invests $500 million in OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding round.

  4. Arm IPO

    SoftBank-owned Arm Holdings goes public, providing a massive valuation boost to SoftBank's balance sheet.

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SoftBank Seeks $40B Debt Facility to Finance Landmark OpenAI Investment

SoftBank Group is reportedly negotiating a loan of up to $40 billion to finance a significant expansion of its stake in OpenAI. The move underscores Masayoshi Son's aggressive pivot toward artificial intelligence, even as rising credit default swap rates signal growing market caution regarding the firm's leverage.

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