https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-draws-over-20-billion-of-early-interest-in-junk-bondContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-draws-over-20-billion-of-early-interest-in-junk-bondhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-draws-over-20-billion-of-early-interest-in-junk-bond#u83040Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:51:00 +0000SoftBank Group is launching a jumbo high-yield bond sale to fund its artificial intelligence initiatives, specifically an investment in OpenAI. Early investor interest has exceeded $20 billion. The company is seeking to raise between $10 billion and $11 billion through the offering of US dollar and Euro notes. Fitch has assigned a BB+ rating to the proposed notes, marking the deal as one of the largest high-yield bond transactions ever attempted.Why it mattersThe funding drive reflects SoftBank's aggressive strategy to pivot toward AI infrastructure and partnerships. This move comes as an