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Disclosure9984SoftBank Group Corp.Information and Communications, Services and Others

Notice Regarding the Early Repayment of a Bridge Loan

The company has decided to fully repay on 15 September 2026 the outstanding balance of USD 25.9 billion under the bridge loan borrowed for additional investments in OpenAI and other purposes.

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Decision and Details

Early repayment of bridge loan

Decision9 September 2026
ImplementationScheduled for 15 September 2026
Going forwardThe full outstanding borrowing balance of USD 25.9 billion is scheduled to be repaid on 15 September 2026
AmountOutstanding borrowing balance: USD 25.9 billion (approximately ¥3.9819 trillion); total borrowing limit: USD 40 billion; amount borrowed: USD 30 billion
Decision and Details
ItemDetails
Matter CoveredEarly repayment of bridge loan
Decision Date9 September 2026
Implementation DateScheduled for 15 September 2026
AmountOutstanding borrowing balance: USD 25.9 billion (approximately ¥3.9819 trillion); total borrowing limit: USD 40 billion; amount borrowed: USD 30 billion
Related previous disclosures"Notice Regarding Additional Investment in OpenAI" dated 2 March 2026; "Notice Regarding the Execution of a Bridge Facility Agreement for Additional Investment in OpenAI and Other Purposes" dated 27 March 2026; "Notice Regarding the Execution of Additional Investment in OpenAI (First Tranche)" dated 1 April 2026; "Notice Regarding the Execution of Additional Investment in OpenAI (Second Tranche)" dated 1 July 2026
Future plansThe full outstanding borrowing balance of USD 25.9 billion is scheduled to be repaid on 15 September 2026
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