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Dan Baker
EUR 147.86 For Business Accounts Only

Softbank Result in Line; Looking to Become the Berkshire Hathaway of the Tech Industry

Softbank reported in line second-quarter fiscal 2016 (quarter-ending September 2016) results with revenue up 0.2%, operating profit up 3.5% and net income up 57%. No management guidance was provided for fiscal 2016 and we broadly maintain our existing forecasts with our fair value estimate remaining at JPY 6,800. Our narrow moat rating is retained based on: the company’s stake in wide moat-rated Alibaba; its wholly owned ARM Holdings semiconductor business which we also gave a wide moat to prior...
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SoftBank Group Corp.

SoftBank Group is a holding company. Domestic Telecommunications business provides mobile communication services, mobile devices, broadband services to retail customers, and telecom services to corporate customers in Japan. Sprint business provides mobile communication services and fixed-line telecommunication services in the U.S. Yahoo Japan business operates Internet-based advertising and e-commerce business. Distribution business distributes mobile devices overseas, and sells software and mobile device accessories in Japan. ARM business designs microprocessor intellectual property and related technology. SoftBank Vision Fund & Delta Fund business is engaged in the investment activities.

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Dan Baker

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