SoftBank Group Corp.
Notice Regarding Execution of Bridge Facility Agreement Related to Additional Investment in OpenAI
SoftBank Group has entered into a bridge facility agreement with a total borrowing limit of USD 40 billion on March 27, 2026, in conjunction with an additional investment of USD 30 billion in OpenAI.
Key Figures
- Additional Investment Amount: USD 30 billion (additional investment in OpenAI Group PBC)
- Total Borrowing Limit of Bridge Facility Agreement: USD 40 billion (approx. JPY 6.384 trillion, converted at 1 USD = 159.60 JPY)
- Agreement Date: 2026-03-27
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Overview of the Bridge Facility Agreement
SoftBank Group Corp. has already concluded a contract on February 27, 2026, to make an additional investment of USD 30 billion in OpenAI Group PBC through SoftBank Vision Fund 2. In connection with this, on March 27, 2026, it entered into a bridge facility agreement with multiple financial institutions with a total borrowing limit of USD 40 billion (approximately JPY 6.384 trillion). The borrowers are the company and its 100% overseas subsidiaries, and the lenders are Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase. The agreement is unsecured and the final repayment date is March 25, 2027.
Future Outlook
Borrowings under this bridge facility agreement are planned to be repaid sequentially by the final repayment date through utilization of held assets and various financing sources. The financing aims to procure funds for the additional investment in OpenAI and working capital, serving as an important means of funding for the Company's growth strategy.
