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SoftBank in Talks to Take DigitalBridge Private

The discussions reflect a push to deepen exposure to AI‑driven data centers.

Overview

  • People familiar with the matter say negotiations are ongoing and could yield a deal in the coming weeks or by year-end, though nothing is guaranteed.
  • Both companies declined to comment on the reported talks, which remain unconfirmed.
  • DigitalBridge shares jumped as much as about 35% on the reports, putting the company’s market value near $1.8 billion after a year-to-date decline.
  • DigitalBridge manages roughly $108 billion in assets and holds stakes in operators including Vantage Data Centers, Zayo, Switch and AtlasEdge.
  • Investor capital has been pouring into digital infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence, with McKinsey projecting up to $6.7 trillion in spending by 2030 and SoftBank involved in the $500 billion Stargate initiative.