Masayoshi Son reduces SoftBank shares pledged to creditors following AI boom
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 12 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Masayoshi Son's Share Reduction: Masayoshi Son has reduced the value of SoftBank Group shares pledged to lenders by $2.1 billion, decreasing his collateral as AI-driven gains boost his tech wealth.
Decrease in Pledged Shares: Son has trimmed his pledged shares by 19.4 million, leaving him with approximately 154.2 million shares, which now represent about 31% of his holdings, down from nearly 39% in March 2020.
SoftBank's Stock Performance: SoftBank's Tokyo-listed shares have nearly doubled in value this year, contributing to the increase in Son's wealth.
Financial Insights: Additional financial information and ratings for SoftBank Group Corp. are available, including historical earnings data and dividend scorecards.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
