SoftBank posts $6.2 billion quarterly loss as WeWork collapse, tech slump drag bottom line
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-09 12:10:25
Summary
SoftBank posted an investment gain on its Vision Fund in the fiscal second quarter, but also booked another quarterly loss. The gain was due to the sale of shares in chipmaker Arm to a subsidiary of SoftBank, which offset the decline in value of other companies SoftBank is invested in. SoftBank's net sales exceeded expectations, but the company reported a significant loss. The weaker yen also impacted SoftBank's financials. The Vision Fund posted a gain, but the overall segment recorded a pre-tax loss. SoftBank also suffered a loss related to its investment in WeWork, which recently filed for bankruptcy. Critics point to WeWork as an example of SoftBank's lack of discipline in its investment strategy. SoftBank's founder, Masayoshi Son, has not been present at earnings presentations for several quarters, but the company remains focused on AI technology and wants to be a front runner in the AI revolution.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/09/softbank-earnings-q2-fy-2023.html