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flag SoftBank seeks a $40B short-term loan to fund its $30B OpenAI investment amid debt and market concerns.

flag SoftBank is seeking a $40 billion bridge loan with a 12-month term to help finance its $30 billion investment in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. flag The loan, being underwritten by four banks including JPMorgan, reflects the company’s aggressive push into artificial intelligence, led by CEO Masayoshi Son. flag SoftBank’s stake in OpenAI has grown to about 11% as of late 2025, making it one of the company’s largest holdings. flag The move comes amid rising concerns over SoftBank’s debt levels and credit risk, with S&P downgrading its outlook due to liquidity pressures and the volatile nature of AI investments. flag While the company has sold assets and increased debt to fund its bets, including in chip design and robotics, market volatility and potential delays in OpenAI’s IPO have heightened financial risks. flag Neither SoftBank nor OpenAI has confirmed the report.

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