Archive · 30 Dec 2025
SoftBank to Acquire DigitalBridge for $4 Billion
SoftBank, a big Japanese company, is buying DigitalBridge, a company that invests in things like data centers and fiber networks, for $4 billion.
This is because SoftBank wants to be more involved in artificial intelligence (AI).
DigitalBridge's shares went up when people heard about this deal.
DigitalBridge will keep doing its own thing but will now be part of SoftBank.
DigitalBridge is also involved in a big project called Stargate, which is about building stuff to help with advanced AI.
The deal is expected to finish next year.
SoftBank Group to acquire DigitalBridge Group in a $4 billion deal.
The acquisition aims to expand SoftBank's exposure to digital infrastructure and AI.
DigitalBridge shares rose 9.7% to $15.27 following the announcement.
The $16 per share offer represents a 15% premium over DigitalBridge's closing price on Friday.
DigitalBridge will continue to operate independently under CEO Marc Ganzi.
- Who
- SoftBank Group acquiring DigitalBridge Group
- What
- Acquisition of DigitalBridge by SoftBank
- When
- Deal expected to close in the second half of 2025
- Where
- Global, with DigitalBridge's investments in digital infrastructure sectors
- Why
- To bolster SoftBank's AI-related portfolio and expand exposure to digital infrastructure
- Acquirer
- SoftBank Group
- Target
- DigitalBridge Group
- Deal Value
- $4 billion
- Share Price Offer
- $16 per share
- Premium Over Friday's Close
- 15%
- Expected Close
- Second half of 2025
- DigitalBridge Assets Under Management
- $108 billion (as of September 30)