SoftBank Group (OTC: SFTBF)
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SoftBank Group Company Info
SoftBank Group Corp. operates as a holding company which engages in the management of its group companies. It operates through the following segments: SoftBank Vision Fund, SoftBank, Arm, Brightstar, and Others. The SoftBank Vision Fund segment engages in the investment business. The SoftBank segment provides mobile communication, broadband, and telecom services in Japan. The Arm segment designs microprocessors and develops software technologies. The Brightstar segment engages in the distribution of mobile devices overseas. The Others segment includes the smartphone payments business, alternative investment business, fund business in Latin America and the operation of baseball teams. The company was founded by Masayoshi Son on September 3, 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
News & Analysis
TikTok Sale in Turmoil After China Updates Tech Export Rules
The new regulations could delay any potential purchase by a U.S. tech company.
Deutsche Telekom Wants SoftBank's T-Mobile Shares
Deutsche Telekom has the first right of refusal for the shares under an agreement with SoftBank.
SoftBank Exploring Sale of T-Mobile USA Stake
SoftBank put speculation to rest by confirming its exploring options for its 25% stake in the wireless carrier.
Softbank Lashes Out at Moody's After Debt Downgrade
Moody's downgraded Softbank's debt by two notches.
SoftBank's Stumbles Drive Investors Away From a New Mega-Fund
The Japanese tech giant may fall well short of its stated goal for a new venture fund.
Don't Make the Same Mistake Softbank Did
WeWork and Uber were and still are cool concepts, but you can't deposit concepts in the bank.
3 Investments Giving SoftBank a Headache
It hasn't been a stellar year for unicorns. Here's a look at three significant investments by Japanese venture fund SoftBank that have cost it quite a bit of money.
Why Line Stock Popped 26% on Wednesday
The messaging app is in talks to potentially merge with Yahoo! Japan.
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