SoftBank posts record $46bn annual profit as investments surge

Japanese conglomerate's earnings boosted by Coupang IPO in Q4

20210512 Courtesy of SoftBank Masayoshi Son

SoftBank Group chairman Masayoshi Son speaks during an online press conference on May 12. (Photo courtesy of SoftBank)

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- SoftBank Group on Wednesday reported a record annual net profit for a Japanese company of 4.99 trillion yen ($45.8 billion), reflecting big investment gains in a strong year for its tech-heavy portfolio.

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