SoftBank acquires DigitalBridge in $4B deal

DigitalBridge managed about $108 billion in assets as of the end of September

SoftBank has announced the acquisition of DigitalBridge, a firm specializing in data centers and digital infrastructure, in a deal valued at $4 billion.

Under the terms of the deal, announced today, Dec. 29, SoftBank will purchase all outstanding shares of DigitalBridge at $16 per share, representing a 15% premium over Friday’s closing price, according to a statement.

The acquisition is bound to enhance SoftBank’s capacity to build, expand, and finance the infrastructure required for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered services and applications.

The announcement followed an earlier news report by Bloomberg, which stated that the Japanese group was in advanced negotiations to acquire the New York Stock Exchange-listed company, citing informed sources.

Led by CEO Marc Ganzi, DigitalBridge’s assets under management (AUM) reached approximately $108 billion at the end of September 2025. The company’s current enterprise value is approximately $3.8 billion, including debt.