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SOFTBANK announces the sale of its shares held in U.S. Morningstar, Inc.

Apr. 8, 2005

SOFTBANK CORP. (the “Company”) announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, SOFTBANK FINANCE CORPORATION (head office: Minato Ward, Tokyo, representative: Yoshitaka Kitao) sold its all shares held in U.S. Morningstar, Inc.

1. Outline of sale

(1) Shares for sale	7,528,860 common shares held in U.S. Morningstar, Inc.
(2) Sale price	9.4 billion yen

2. Effect on consolidated financial results

Gain on sale of investment securities would be recognized approximately 3.8 billion yen on a consolidated basis in the 1st quarter for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006.