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9984SoftBank Group Corp.
Alliance partnerOpenAI Group PBC
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13.00%Our ownership stake in the partner’s shares
Acquisition price$1 billion (¥1.5796 trillion)
Share Acquisition Date and Payment Date1 October 2026 (Japan time)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | OpenAI Group PBC |
| Acquisition price | $1 billion (¥1.5796 trillion) |
| Shareholding ratio | Not disclosed → Approximately 13% |
| Share Acquisition Date and Payment Date | 1 October 2026 (Japan time) |
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