SoftBank Group has agreed to acquire US-based DigitalBridge Group for $4 billion in a bid to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Florida-based DigitalBridge is an alternative asset manager that invests primarily in digital infrastructure projects such as data centers, cell towers and fiber-optic networks.
Under the deal, SoftBank will acquire all of DigitalBridge’s outstanding shares for $16 per share in cash. This represents a 15% premium to the company’s closing price on December 26 and a 50% premium to its 52-week average price.
DigitalBridge’s board of directors unanimously approved the deal following a recommendation from a special committee. After the acquisition, the company will continue to operate as an independent platform under CEO Marc Ganzi.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
