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The third tranche is scheduled for October 1, 2026. A $10 billion loan under the bridge facility was drawn on July 1.","jir_summary":"### Overview\nSoftBank Group has executed the second tranche of USD 10 billion as part of its additional investment in OpenAI Group PBC on July 1, 2026. The third tranche of USD 10 billion is planned for October 1, 2026. The transaction is based on a bridge facility agreement, with the required funds borrowed and drawn on the same day.\n\n### Outlook & Risks\nThe execution date of the third tranche may be accelerated depending on reasonable conditions such as the timing of OpenAI's stock listing. While the timing could impact cash flow and capital policy depending on listing status, this disclosure does not provide details of specific financial effects.","jir_financial_highlights":"Additional investment in OpenAI Group PBC (Second Tranche): USD 10 billion (Executed (July 1))\nAdditional investment in OpenAI Group PBC (Third Tranche): USD 10 billion (Scheduled for October 1, 2026)\nBorrowings: USD 10 billion (Executed July 1, 2026)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SoftBank Group Corp., #OpenAI, #IR, #JPStocks","jir_key_figures":"Additional investment (Second Tranche): USD 10 billion\nAdditional investment (Third Tranche): USD 10 billion (Scheduled for October 1, 2026)\nBorrowings: USD 10 billion (Executed July 1, 2026)","jir_meta_title":"SoftBank Group \u2014 OpenAI Additional Investment Second Tranche Executed | July 1, 2026","jir_meta_description":"SoftBank Group executes the second tranche of additional investment in OpenAI. 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