What You Need to Know About SoftBank’s $21 Billion IPO

The video discusses SoftBank's plan to offer 1.6 billion shares, representing a 33% stake in its domestic telecom business, raising about $21 billion. The IPO is Japan's largest, with most shares sold to retail investors. Despite market pressures, including government-mandated rate cuts and new competition from Rakuten, SoftBank's strategy involves using IPO proceeds to fund its Vision Fund. The company aims to transform from a telecom entity to a major investor, addressing its conglomerate discount by potentially buying back shares.

What percentage of SoftBank's shares will be sold domestically in Japan?

• 90%

• 50%

• 100%

• 70%

Which new competitor is entering the mobile network space in Japan, potentially increasing pricing pressure?

• Amazon

• Rakuten

• Google

• Apple

What is the primary purpose of SoftBank's Vision Fund?

• To buy back shares

• To invest in real estate

• To finance startups

• To acquire telecom companies

What is the estimated market cap of SoftBank compared to the value of its publicly held shareholdings?

• 15 trillion yen vs 15 trillion yen

• 9 trillion yen vs 9 trillion yen

• 15 trillion yen vs 9 trillion yen

• 9 trillion yen vs 15 trillion yen

What is one potential use of the funds raised from SoftBank's IPO?

• Acquiring new companies

• Funding a new Vision Fund

• Buying back shares

• Paying off debt