SoftBank Plans ¥260 Billion Retail Bond Sale With 4.8%-5.6% Initial Coupon

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 25

SoftBank Group will raise ¥260 billion ($1.6 billion) through subordinated bonds aimed mainly at individual investors, marking another retail-focused debt sale about two months after a similar offering.
The bonds will mature in 35 years and carry an issuer call option after five years, with the initial five-year coupon guided at 4.8% to 5.6%.
June 5 is the scheduled pricing date, setting up SoftBank to tap Japan's retail market again for fresh capital.

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