SoftBank to Buy DigitalBridge for $4 Billion in Cash

Overview

• SoftBank signed a definitive agreement to acquire DigitalBridge for $16 per share in cash.
• The offer values DigitalBridge at a 15% premium to its December 26 close and about 50% above the prior 52-week average before December 4.
• Completion remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, with closing targeted for the second half of 2026.
• DigitalBridge is expected to continue operating as a separately managed platform led by CEO Marc Ganzi after the transaction closes.
• DigitalBridge shares rose about 9.5% in NYSE pre-market trading after the announcement, and the Florida-based firm reports roughly $108 billion in assets under management.