TOKYO, Apr 16 (Pulse News Wire) – SoftBank Group Corp. (9984.T) announced plans to issue foreign currency-denominated bonds, including US dollar-denominated notes maturing in 2029, 2031, and 2036, and euro-denominated notes maturing in 2030, 2032, and 2034.
The total issuance amount for the US dollar bonds is $1,000 million, €¥700 million, and €¥600 million respectively. The interest rates are set at 4%, 4.5%, and 5% annually, payable semi-annually on April 22 and October 22. The proceeds will be used to repay foreign currency debt and partially fund additional investments in OpenAI. Additionally, the company will issue euro-denominated senior bonds totaling €¥700 million, €¥600 million, and €¥450 million for maturities in 2030, 2032, and 2034, respectively.
Interest rates for these bonds are 3%, 3.5%, and 4% annually, also paid semi-annually on April 22 and October 22. The funds raised will similarly support repayment of foreign currency debt and partial repayment of bridge loans related to OpenAI investments. Both sets of bonds will be offered exclusively to institutional investors outside Japan and the United States, with no collateral or guarantees. The bonds will be listed on the respective exchanges and managed by Deutsche Bank AG, Goldman Sachs International, J.P.
Morgan Securities plc, and Mizuho Securities Asia Limited among others.
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