SoftBank Group Corp.
Notice Regarding Execution of Additional Investment in OpenAI (Third Tranche)
Executed the third tranche additional investment in OpenAI on 2026-10-01. Cumulative investment amounts to 64.6 billion USD, with an ownership stake of approximately 13%. The remaining bridge facility balance of 10 billion USD was terminated and repaid as of 2026-09-30.
Key Figures
- Cumulative investment in OpenAI: 64.6 billion USD
- Ownership stake in OpenAI: approx. 13%
- Third tranche investment amount: 10 billion USD
- Bridge facility remaining balance: 10 billion USD (terminated and repaid)
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Summary of the News
SoftBank Group Corp. executed the third tranche additional investment of 10 billion USD in OpenAI on 2026-10-01 (Japan time), bringing the cumulative investment to 64.6 billion USD and the ownership stake to approximately 13%. Funds were allocated from proceeds raised through issuance of foreign currency-denominated senior bonds. In addition, the remaining borrowing capacity of 10 billion USD under the bridge facility agreement concluded on 2026-03-27 was terminated and repaid as of 2026-09-30, and the agreement has been fully settled.
Impact on Funding and Financials
While this third tranche increases the total investment in OpenAI, repayment of the bridge facility reduces short-term financial burden. The ownership percentage is approximately 13% based on disclosed information. Foreign currency-denominated bonds were used as the funding source, which may influence future capital allocation policy.
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