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SoftBank Cashes Out Nvidia and T-Mobile Stakes to Fund AI Bets, Unveils 4-for-1 Stock Split

Executives cast the pivot as essential to secure SoftBank’s place in artificial intelligence.

Overview

  • SoftBank disclosed more than $15 billion raised from selling 32.1 million Nvidia shares for about $5.83 billion and 40.2 million T-Mobile shares for $9.17 billion.
  • The company said an $8.5 billion bridge loan financed the first OpenAI investment closing in April, with a second $22.5 billion closing planned for December 2025.
  • A $6.5 billion bridge loan is tied to the planned all-cash acquisition of Ampere Computing, which the company says is scheduled to close this quarter.
  • Fiscal second-quarter results showed a 2.50 trillion yen net profit, a 3.44 trillion yen gain on investments, and a 2.76 trillion yen profit at the Vision Fund.
  • The board approved a four-for-one share split with a record date of December 31, 2025, following earlier completion of share buybacks, and the CFO argued the risk of not investing outweighs investing.