– SoftBank Group Corp. will acquire DigitalBridge Group, Inc., a global alternative asset manager focused on digital infrastructure, for an enterprise value of approximately $4.0B.
– DigitalBridge specializes in data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, and edge infrastructure.
– The acquisition supports SoftBank’s mission to realize Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) and strengthen its global AI infrastructure capabilities.
– SoftBank aims to enhance its ability to build, scale, and finance foundational infrastructure for next-generation AI services.
– Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Chairman and CEO, highlighted the need for more compute, connectivity, power, and scalable infrastructure to support AI.
– Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, emphasized shared values with SoftBank as builders and long-term investors in digital infrastructure.
– DigitalBridge’s global footprint and sector expertise will help SoftBank originate, finance, operate, and scale digital infrastructure opportunities worldwide.
– The acquisition will secure critical capacity for AI and strengthen the connectivity layer needed for AI deployment.
– SoftBank will acquire all outstanding DigitalBridge shares for $16.00 per share in cash.
– The transaction was unanimously recommended by DigitalBridge’s special committee of independent directors and approved by its Board of Directors.
– The offer represents a 15% premium to DigitalBridge’s closing share price on December 26, 2025, and a 50% premium to its unaffected 52-week average closing price as of December 4, 2025.
– Post-acquisition, DigitalBridge will operate as a separately managed platform under CEO Marc Ganzi.
– The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
