These figures were released on a preliminary basis in order to facilitate communication with investors surrounding the proposed senior secured loan financing transaction.

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SoftBank is financing the transaction through a combination of cash on hand and a syndicated financing facility.

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We have received from Morgan Stanley a "highly confident" letter related to our ability to raise the required debt financing for this transaction.

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