Recently, there have been reports that SoftBank Group is actively planning to raise a new loan of up to 5 billion dollars by pledging a portion of its shares in Arm. This move aims to further increase investments in OpenAI and the field of artificial intelligence. If this financing is successfully completed, the total amount of loans secured by SoftBank using Arm stock will reach 18.5 billion dollars.

According to reports, SoftBank is currently negotiating with multiple international banks for this loan. As of March 2025, SoftBank has already successfully obtained 13.5 billion dollars in loans through Arm stock, with an additional 5 billion dollars in unused credit lines. This indicates that SoftBank still maintains considerable financial flexibility.

Choosing to finance through asset collateral rather than directly selling shares has become a common financial strategy for SoftBank. Especially against the backdrop of a 38% year-to-date increase in Arm stock price, SoftBank's financing capacity has been enhanced. This not only provides them with a source of funds but also offers more space for future investments.

SoftBank's enthusiasm for investing in the field of artificial intelligence remains undiminished. Earlier this year, SoftBank, along with OpenAI and Oracle, participated in a 500 billion dollar "Star Gate" data center project and committed to investing 3 billion dollars in OpenAI. In addition, SoftBank has completed several major acquisitions, including the 5.4 billion dollar acquisition of ABB's robotics business and the 6.5 billion dollar cash acquisition of chip design company Ampere Computing.

In summary, SoftBank's total investment in the field of artificial intelligence may have exceeded 3 billion dollars. These measures indicate that SoftBank hopes to secure a place in this rapidly developing industry, and its investment strategy shows strong determination and capital strength.

In the future, as artificial intelligence technology continues to advance and its applications expand, these actions by SoftBank may bring them substantial returns. For investors and the technology community, SoftBank's developments are undoubtedly worth close attention.