SoftBank plans ¥1 trillion bond sale for retail investors, Nikkei reports

SoftBank plans ¥1 trillion bond sale for retail investors, Nikkei reports

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2026-08-18 08:21:43
SoftBank Group is preparing to issue corporate bonds to individual investors, with the deal expected to reach ¥1 trillion, according to Nikkei. If completed at that size, the offering would become the largest retail-targeted corporate bond issuance in Japanese corporate history. The report said the planned fundraising comes as global competition in artificial intelligence investment intensifies and funding needs rise. SoftBank is looking to tap sources such as household savings in Japan. The bonds are expected to carry a seven-year term, while key issuance terms including the interest rate are scheduled to be set in early September. The planned sale points to SoftBank’s effort to broaden its funding base as capital requirements increase.

SoftBank Group is preparing to issue corporate bonds to individual investors, with the offering expected to total ¥1 trillion, according to Nikkei. If completed at that size, it would mark the largest retail-focused corporate bond sale in Japanese corporate history.

The report said the move comes as competition for artificial intelligence investment increases globally and funding needs rise. SoftBank plans to draw on funding sources including household savings in Japan. The bonds are expected to have a seven-year maturity, and issuance terms including the interest rate are scheduled to be decided in early September.

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