SoftBank in talks for $5 billion margin loan backed by Arm stock: Bloomberg

SoftBank Group is discussing a $5 billion loan from global banks, using shares of its chip business Arm Holdings as security. The funds will support more investment in OpenAI this year, Bloomberg News reported.

By Reuters | Oct 10, 2025, 10.30 AM IST

SoftBank Group Corp is in talks to borrow $5 billion from global banks for a margin loan secured by shares of its chip unit Arm Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

The capital will fund additional investment in OpenAI this year, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

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