SoftBank's Son 'studying' Arm's London IPO but US remains favorite

Chairman bets on blockbuster listing after record Vision Fund losses

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SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son focused on Arm, the world's dominant provider of semiconductor designs, during the company's annual general meeting of shareholders on June 24. (Screenshot from SBG Youtube)

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son on Friday said he is "studying" a London listing for U.K. chip designer Arm, as he bets on a blockbuster initial public offering to revive a slump the group's stock price.

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