SoftBank's SB Energy files for domestic registration in Japan ahead of US IPO

SoftBank Group's US-based subsidiary SB Energy has filed a securities registration statement in Japan for its planned initial public offering in the United States. The company aims to raise up to $500 million (approximately 77 billion yen) in Japan and expects to list on the Nasdaq as early as September 2026. The final offering price and share count remain undetermined, with tentative terms expected to be announced between September 2026 and February 2027.