SoftBank has agreed to acquire DigitalBridge for $4 billion (including debt), paying $16 per share in cash, to boost investment in digital infrastructure to support the AI wave.
The deal targets a New York-listed data center investment company and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The announced offer price is 15% higher than the closing price on December 26.
- SoftBank acquired DigitalBridge for $4 billion (including debt).
- The price is $16 per share, a 15% premium compared to December 26th.
- Expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending approval.
What's going on?
SoftBank Group has agreed to acquire DigitalBridge Group, valued at $4 billion (including debt), at $16 per share in cash.
According to a joint announcement on Monday, SoftBank will acquire DigitalBridge (a New York-listed company). The price of $16 per share reflects a 15% premium over DigitalBridge's closing price on December 26.
The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026 and is subject to regulatory approval. The agreement is described as part of SoftBank's strategy to increase investment in digital infrastructure, capitalizing on the boom in artificial intelligence.
Why is this deal noteworthy?
SoftBank views the acquisition of DigitalBridge as a step to support the AI wave by increasing investment in digital infrastructure such as data centers.
DigitalBridge is mentioned as a data center investor, suggesting the focus of the deal lies in infrastructure assets serving computing and storage needs. This is a segment often indirectly linked to the technology ecosystem, including cryptocurrency-related applications (not detailed in the original information).
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