Softbank Corporation

TYO:9984 ISIN:JP3436100006

May 25, 2012

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Softbank Corporation Company Summary

Softbank Corporation (TSE: 9984). Wholesale of PC software and publishing of PC magazines. Operations are carried out through the following sectors: E-commerce: distribution of personal computers, software, network and other PC related products; Media & Marketing: publishing PC related books and magazines, computer trade show operations; E-finance: on-line financial services; Broadcasting: applications and contents of communication/broadcasting infrastructures; Internet Culture: internet directory services and related information services; Technology Services: system & network integration; Internet & Infrastructure: high-speed internet connection services and related management; Overseas funding of internet-related business; Other: oversea stock holding company management. E-commence accounted for 64% of fiscal 2001 revenues; media and marketing, 13%; e-finance, 8%; broadcasting, 3%; internet culture, 3%; technology services, 3%; internet infracture and other, 6%.

COMPANY DATA

	Telephone	81 3 5642 8000

	Principal Sector	Retail & Merchant Banking

	Principal Industry	Banks & Insurance

	Homepage	www.softbank.co.jp/e_corpnews_fra.htm

Key Developments: Softbank Corporation

	Asian Markets Overview of March 23, 2010: Alibaba Group and Softbank (TYO:9984) in E-Commerce Partnership Talks MAR 23, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 5,728 Overnight the Wall Street was stronger after the bill overhauling the US healthcare system was passed. Asian stock markets were mostly lower on Monday as Reserve Bank of India unexpectedly increased the official interest rate by 25 basis points. The Indian central bank's move has raised fears of an earlier-than-expected rate hike in China. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 2.05 per cent and South Korea's Kospi was down 0.8 per cent. But Shanghai composite edged 0.2 per cent higher. Japanese markets, which were closed for public holiday yesterday, resume trading on Tuesday.

	Asian Markets Overview of March 31 MAR 31, 2009 15:44 - Article Views: 6,139 Most Asian stocks tumbled massively yesterday as the Obama government suggested a bankruptcy for the struggling US car makers. Most major indices in Asia opened higher on Tuesday despite sharp loss on Wall Street, largely due to optimism of the local economy and corporate performance.

	Asian Markets Overview of March 2 MAR 2, 2009 15:00 - Article Views: 8,163 On Friday Asian markets closed mixed in a volatile trading session. Japan's Nikkei 225 Average climbed 1.5%, while South Korea's Kospi rose 0.8%. China's Shanghai Composite was down 1.8% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.7%. Tokyo stocks slid more than 3 percent on Monday after the news that U.S. government will take a large stake in Citigroup. South Korean stocks also made a weak start today, weighed down by the deepening financial jitters and the weakening local currency.

	Asian Markets Overview of February 24 FEB 24, 2009 15:00 - Article Views: 6,312 Most major Asian indexes ended higher on Monday except for the Japan market. Tokyo stocks hit by the bankruptcy of nonbank lender SFCG dropped 2.8% in early trading and ended 0.5% at the close. South Korea's Kospi jumped 3.2%, China's Shanghai Composite added 2% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surged 3.8%. This morning the Nikkei average extended its tumble after US stocks sank to a record low since 1997.

	Asian Markets Overview of February 3 FEB 3, 2009 15:30 - Article Views: 5,152 Most Asian markets were hammered Monday over the concerns that the global recession is deepening. Hong Kong shares plunged sharply, even as mainland-Chinese shares gained after the Chinese New Year holidays. In Tokyo, some of Japan's biggest industrial companies fell to multiyear lows. China's Shanghai Composite contrasted other major indexes with 1 per cent surge as agricultural sector was strengthened after the Chinese government announced measures to prevent grain production from falling.