SoftBank Group said it completed the acquisition of DigitalBridge Group on 30 September 2026 (US time), buying all outstanding common shares for $16 apiece in cash in a deal valued at about $3.1bn.
Why SoftBank Group is buying DigitalBridge Group
SoftBank has framed the acquisition as a way to build and finance the physical infrastructure behind AI services, from data centres to fibre and towers, using DigitalBridge's investment platform.
Deal terms and financing
The all-cash agreement was signed on 29 December 2025 at $16.00 per DigitalBridge share.
Market context
DigitalBridge will continue to operate independently under chief executive Marc Ganzi. The close comes as global investors pour capital into AI-related infrastructure.
