SoftBank to acquire data center company DigitalBridge for $4 billion

[SoftBank to Acquire Data Center Company DigitalBridge for $4 Billion] Mars Finance reported on December 29th that SoftBank Group agreed to acquire private equity firm DigitalBridge Group, valuing the data center investor at $4 billion (including debt). In a statement on Monday, the two companies said the Japanese conglomerate will acquire the New York-listed DigitalBridge for $16 per share in cash. This acquisition is part of SoftBank's push to invest in digital infrastructure and fuel the artificial intelligence boom. The two companies stated that the deal represents a 15% premium over DigitalBridge's closing price on December 26th. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval. (Jinshi)