About SoftBank Group
SoftBank Group Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates in the information industry in Japan and internationally.
Segments
The company operates through Domestic Telecommunications, Sprint, Yahoo Japan, Distribution, Arm, and SoftBank Vision Fund L.P. (SoftBank Vision Fund) and SB Delta Fund (Jersey) L.P. (Delta Fund).
Domestic Telecommunications
In Japan, this segment, through SoftBank Corp., engages in the provision of mobile communications services; sale of mobile devices; provision of broadband services to retail customers; and provision of telecom services to corporate customers, such as data communications and fixed-line telephone services.
Sprint
In the U.S., this segment, through Sprint Corporation, engages in the provision of mobile communications services; sale and lease of mobile devices and sale of accessories; and provision of fixed-line telecommunications services.
Yahoo Japan
This segment, through Yahoo Japan Corporation, provides Internet advertising, e-commerce business, and membership services.
Distribution
This segment, through Brightstar Global Group Inc., engages in the distribution of mobile devices worldwide; and sale of PC software, peripherals, and mobile device accessories in Japan.
Arm
This segment, through Arm Limited, engages in the design of microprocessor intellectual property and related technology; and sale of software tools.
SoftBank Vision Fund and Delta Fund
This segment conducts investment activities in a range of technology sectors.
History
The company was founded in 1981. It was formerly known as SoftBank Corp. and changed its name to SoftBank Group Corp. in July 2015.