SoftBank's Son narrows down successor to 'a few candidates'

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SoftBank's Son said his eventual successor is likely someone who is currently "doing cutting-edge work" within the group. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

YUSUKE YAGI and MOMOKO IMAMURA

TOKYO -- SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son has narrowed down his choice for a successor to a handful of people in the group but still has work he wants to do, Son told a shareholders meeting Friday.

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