SoftBank Prices ¥418B Retail Bonds at Record 4.97% Coupon
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Maya Chen
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The Brief
SoftBank Group priced ¥418 billion in hybrid bonds for retail investors at a 4.97% five-year coupon, the highest rate the company has ever offered on such debt. The elevated yield reflects rising interest rates and investor demand for higher returns, signaling market conditions favoring borrowers willing to pay premium rates.
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