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ECONOMY • JAPAN AND UNITED STATES

SoftBank reports $7 billion quarterly loss tied partly to U.S. data-center projects

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SoftBank reported a $7 billion fiscal second-quarter loss, with investment losses and changes to equipment procurement for U.S. data-center projects cited as factors. The result was far below analysts’ expected profit, according to The Japan Times.

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Why it matters

The report points to costs and procurement changes in U.S. data-center projects, affecting SoftBank and businesses involved in those projects. The articles do not specify the projects’ total costs or any broader effect on data-center construction.

What happens next

SoftBank has reported its fiscal second-quarter results. The articles do not describe further decisions or give a timeline for the project changes.

SoftBank’s explanation of the U.S. project procurement changes

Any further details on the scale or timing of related costs