https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-seeks-over-11-billion-in-junk-bonds-for-openai-betContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-seeks-over-11-billion-in-junk-bonds-for-openai-bethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-seeks-over-11-billion-in-junk-bonds-for-openai-bet#u82026Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:41:18 +0000SoftBank Group has launched a high-yield bond sale exceeding $11 billion to fund its investments in OpenAI. The deal is the largest non-financial corporate bond issuance from the Asia Pacific and Japan region to date. The offering attracts yields between 9% and 10% and has already drawn over $20 billion in early interest. These funds are intended to cover a third $10 billion investment tranche for OpenAI as the company expands its artificial intelligence portfolio.Why it mattersSoftBank is aggressively leveraging its balance sheet to compete in the AI race. This strategy includes raising an Ar