Softbank Sells Yahoo Stock to Fund Venture

Yahoo Inc. has repurchased 11.1 million shares of its common stock from Softbank America Inc. for approximately $100 million.

Earlier this week, Softbank sold off 30 million shares of Yahoo common stock, cutting its stake in Yahoo to 9% from 14%.

According to news reports, the sales were part of Softbank’s strategy to raise about $270 million to help cut debt and finance a broadband venture.