Sources: SoftBank is looking to issue $10B and €1B in debt for its OpenAI investment, in what would be one of the biggest junk bond sales ever (Bloomberg)
SoftBank is reportedly planning to issue $10 billion in dollars and 1 billion euros in debt to finance its investment in OpenAI. This move would constitute one of the largest junk bond sales in history. The financing strategy highlights the significant capital requirements for major artificial intelligence infrastructure projects.
- ▪SoftBank intends to raise $10 billion and €1 billion through debt issuance.
- ▪The funds are specifically earmarked for the company's investment in OpenAI.
- ▪Financial sources describe the transaction as one of the biggest junk bond sales ever.
- ▪The article is sourced from Bloomberg and archived by Techmeme.
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About This Page This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 11:45 PM ET, September 20, 2026. The most current version of the site as always is available at our home page. To view an earlier snapshot click here and then modify the date indicated. From Mediagazer Todd Spangler / Variety: White House denied CNN, MS NOW, Politico staffers access on Saturday; CNN calls it an “illegal assault”; Politico says it will “vigorously defend” its 1A rights Josh Sisco / Bloomberg: Sources: California's settlement talks with Paramount include a $30M penalty for each film short of Paramount's pledge to release 30 movies per year in theaters Katie Kilkenny / The Hollywood Reporter: Gov.
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