Softbank Group Corp. Grants Executives and Employees Stock Options

TOKYO, Jun 24 (Pulse News Wire) – SoftBank Group Corp. (9984.T) announced the issuance of stock options to its executives, employees, and subsidiary directors and officers.

A total of 3,754 stock options will be granted, with each option allowing the holder to purchase 100 shares of common stock at an exercise price of ¥1. The exercise period runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2030. The issuance aims to enhance the company's value through increased motivation among key personnel. Each stock option’s fair value was calculated based on the Black-Scholes model using various parameters such as the stock price, volatility, risk-free interest rate, and dividend yield.

The payment amount for the stock options will be rounded up to the nearest whole number. Additionally, the company noted that the exercise of these stock options could lead to an increase in capital and capital reserves according to predefined calculations. Any fractional shares resulting from the exercise will be disregarded. The stock options cannot be transferred without approval from the board of directors.