Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · May 8
SoftBank cuts OpenAI margin loan target to $6 billion
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · May 8

SoftBank cuts OpenAI margin loan target to $6 billion

12 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 8
  • The Japanese conglomerate had sought about $10 billion, but bankers and SoftBank recently discussed raising as little as $6 billion with potential lenders.
  • People familiar with the matter said some creditors were hesitant to back the larger margin loan, which would be secured by SoftBank's OpenAI stake.
  • Talks are continuing, and the final borrowing size could still change as SoftBank gauges lender appetite for the financing.
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