SoftBank acquired Arm for US$32 billion (RM136.4 billion) in 2016, its largest-ever purchase, in part to expand into the internet of things, which connects everyday devices from traffic signals to refrigerators to the internet. — Reuters pic

TOKYO, July 14 — SoftBank Group Corp is exploring options including a full or partial sale or public offering of British chip designer Arm Holdings, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported yesterday.