Softbank CEO says they did not use GBP weakness as an opportunity to acquire ARM cheaper

Japan's Softbank Chairman & CEO out on the wires 18 July 2016

No, of course not. I mean, who would possibly thought that ?

  • met the ARM chairman two weeks ago for the first time
  • first approach made then
  • all due diligence done since then

Ok, so the EU referendum was on 23 June. You can do the maths. 7% more expensive share price vs GBPJPY of a far greater magnitude.

Here's a clue

Coincidence ? I mean, I'm no conspiracy theorist but someone give this guy a bigger shovel to dig himself out of this one.

I think we can safely say that the £17bln GBPJPY cash buying requirement has already been done on the way down/near the lows.

Best in 2026

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