- Seven & i Holdings confirmed on August 17, 2026, the completion of a ¥300.0bn share placement to SoftBank, PayPay, and Mitsui Sumitomo Card.
- This transaction, stemming from a strategic capital and business alliance announced on July 31, 2026, involves PayPay and SoftBank each acquiring a significant equity stake.
- The alliance aims to accelerate profit growth and deepen digital payment and AI-driven store services across Seven-Eleven Japan.