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flag S&P downgraded SoftBank’s credit outlook to negative due to its $30B OpenAI investment, raising liquidity and financial flexibility concerns.

flag S&P Global downgraded SoftBank Group’s credit outlook to negative, citing its $30 billion additional investment in OpenAI, which has increased its stake to 13% and raised concerns over liquidity, portfolio quality, and financial flexibility. flag The move highlights risks from SoftBank’s heavy reliance on high-growth, private AI ventures, with OpenAI expected to make up over half of its portfolio. flag While S&P maintained SoftBank’s BB+ long-term rating, it warned that further financial pressure could prompt asset sales or an OpenAI IPO to stabilize the company’s position.

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