The report pointed out that Yoshimitsu Goto stated that for the “Vision Fund” launched by Softbank in 2016, ARM’s re-listing plan may be a potential exit strategy. Before that, the fund has already acquired 25% from Softbank. ARM shares. Moreover, Softbank continues to optimize ARM's financial status.
According to a recent report by Reuters, Softbank is currently considering to seek a loan of 5 billion U.S. dollars from ARM. This is mainly because ARM currently has no debt, and Softbank itself does have outstanding debt. Therefore, it is sought by ARM. Loans, which are more cost-effective. In addition, Softbank can also optimize its investment in ARM, and get a certain amount of cash.
For the plan for future re-listing, Yoshimitsu Goto pointed out that Softbank plans to re-list ARM in the next 12 years. According to reports quoted from insiders, at present, any listing plan of Softbank will take at least 5 to 7 years. .
ARM is the world's leading provider of semiconductor intellectual property rights. More than 95% of the world's smartphones and tablets use ARM architecture. Its technology is characterized by high performance, low cost, and low power consumption. ARM in smart phones, tablets , embedded control, multimedia digital and other processor areas have a dominant position. In 2016, Softbank acquired the UK chip intellectual property giant ARM at a price of 17 pounds per share, a total of 24.3 billion pounds, becoming the first large-scale post-Brexit UK referendum. Mergers and acquisitions.
As for the 'Vision Fund', it was initiated by Softbank chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son on October 14, 2016. The fund is the world's largest technology fund with a fund size of US$93 billion. Participating investors include Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund PIF. , Abu Dhabi Sovereignty Fund Mubadala, Japan Softbank Group, Apple, Hon Hai and Qualcomm etc.