Market Chatter: SoftBank Reduces Target for OpenAI Margin Loan to $6 Billion
Idag, 11:42
Idag, 11:42
05:42 AM EDT, 05/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Japan's SoftBank Group has lowered targets for a $10 billion margin loan backed by its stake in Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI after certain creditors showed concerns over the initial plan, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
SoftBank and bankers helping the firm seek the loan have recently mentioned targeting an amount as low as $6 billion to potential lenders, the unnamed sources told the news outlet.
Microsoft has invested billions into OpenAI, the maker of generative artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.
OpenAI and SoftBank didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires'requests for comment.
(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)
Idag, 11:42
05:42 AM EDT, 05/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Japan's SoftBank Group has lowered targets for a $10 billion margin loan backed by its stake in Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI after certain creditors showed concerns over the initial plan, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
SoftBank and bankers helping the firm seek the loan have recently mentioned targeting an amount as low as $6 billion to potential lenders, the unnamed sources told the news outlet.
Microsoft has invested billions into OpenAI, the maker of generative artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.
OpenAI and SoftBank didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires'requests for comment.
(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)
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