SoftBank CEO's approval rating rises despite historic loss

Son wins 96% shareholder votes, indicating tight grip on tech conglomerate

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SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son made clear that he had no intention of leaving the company anytime soon during last week’s shareholder meeting.

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son won an approval rating of 95.99% at a shareholder meeting last week, highlighting his tight grip over the Japanese technology conglomerate despite presiding over a historic loss.

A resolution to appoint Son and 12 other directors to the SoftBank board was approved on June 25, the details of which were disclosed in a filing on Monday. Son's approval rating was higher than last year's 92.85%.

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