SoftBank seeks $5 billion loan backed by Arm stake to fund AI expansion

SoftBank Group is arranging a $5 billion margin loan using its Arm Holdings shares as collateral to finance new artificial-intelligence investments, according to reports. The loan proceeds will support strategic stakes in OpenAI and other AI infrastructure ventures. Analysts say the move underscores SoftBank’s intent to leverage its semiconductor holdings for long-term exposure to the global AI boom. Arm’s recent market rally has boosted SoftBank’s financing capacity amid renewed investor confidence. (Tom’s Hardware)