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SoftBank in Advanced Talks to Acquire DigitalBridge

The move would expand SoftBank’s AI-era infrastructure footprint if completed.

Overview

  • Bloomberg reported that negotiations are advanced but not final, with no disclosed terms and timing that could still change.
  • DigitalBridge manages about $108 billion across data centers, edge infrastructure, fiber and towers, including stakes in DataBank, Switch, Vantage Data Centers and Yondr Group.
  • DigitalBridge shares jumped in premarket trading on Monday following the takeover report.
  • A potential deal would build on SoftBank’s purchase of Fortress Investment Group as it targets AI-related digital infrastructure.
  • Representatives for SoftBank and DigitalBridge did not immediately respond to requests for comment.