SoftBank Group Corp.
Notice Regarding the Issuance of Foreign Currency Senior Bonds
SoftBank Group plans to issue senior bonds totaling USD 1.5 billion (approx. JPY 238.5 billion equivalent) and EUR 1.75 billion (approx. JPY 328.3 billion equivalent) on April 22, 2026.
Key Figures
- Total USD Senior Bonds Issued: USD 1.5 billion (approx. JPY 238.5 billion equivalent)
- Total EUR Senior Bonds Issued: EUR 1.75 billion (approx. JPY 328.3 billion equivalent)
- Coupon Rates: USD Bonds 7.625%–8.500%, EUR Bonds 6.375%–7.375%
AI要約
Overview of Bond Issuance
SoftBank Group Corp. has decided to issue senior bonds denominated in US dollars totaling USD 1.5 billion (approx. JPY 238.5 billion equivalent) and senior bonds denominated in euros totaling EUR 1.75 billion (approx. JPY 328.3 billion equivalent) on April 22, 2026. The USD bonds mature in 2029, 2031, and 2036, while the EUR bonds mature in 2030, 2032, and 2034. Coupon rates range from 7.625% to 8.500% for the USD bonds and 6.375% to 7.375% for the EUR bonds. The bonds will be issued at 100% of face value with interest paid semi-annually. Redemption will be made in a lump sum at maturity, with the possibility of early redemption. Underwriters include Deutsche Bank AG, Goldman Sachs International, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, and Mizuho Securities Asia, among others.
Use of Proceeds and Market Conditions
The funds raised will be allocated to the redemption of existing foreign currency senior bonds and partial repayment of a bridge loan related to additional investment in OpenAI. The offering regions are overseas markets in Europe and Asia (excluding Japan and the United States), targeting institutional investors (excluding US persons). The bonds are unsecured and unguaranteed, rated BB+ by Standard & Poor's, and will be listed on the Singapore Exchange. There will be no offering to residents in Japan, and no registration is planned in the United States.
