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SoftBank to Acquire DigitalBridge Group in $4 Billion Deal

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  • SoftBank agreed on December 29, 2025 to buy DigitalBridge for $4 billion, paying $16 a share in cash at a significant premium.
  • Post-closing, expected in the second half of 2026, DigitalBridge will remain a separately managed AI-focused infrastructure platform under SoftBank’s ownership.
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SoftBank to Acquire DigitalBridge Group in $4 Billion Deal

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DigitalBridge Group ( (DBRG) ) has issued an update.

On December 29, 2025, DigitalBridge Group announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by SoftBank Group for a total enterprise value of approximately $4 billion, in a deal designed to expand SoftBank’s data center and connectivity capacity for AI infrastructure. Under the terms, SoftBank will acquire all outstanding DigitalBridge common shares for $16.00 in cash, representing a 15% premium to the December 26, 2025 closing price and a 50% premium to the unaffected 52-week average as of December 4, 2025; DigitalBridge will continue to operate as a separately managed platform led by CEO Marc Ganzi after closing, which is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and is expected in the second half of 2026, positioning SoftBank to deepen its role in next-generation AI infrastructure while giving DigitalBridge greater capital backing and strategic reach.

The most recent analyst rating on (DBRG) stock is a Buy with a $23.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on DigitalBridge Group stock, see the DBRG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on DBRG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, DBRG is a Neutral.

DigitalBridge Group’s overall stock score is driven by strong earnings call results, highlighting strategic growth and capital formation. However, the high P/E ratio and overbought technical indicators suggest caution. The company’s mixed financial performance, with declining revenue trends and historical debt concerns, further tempers the outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on DBRG stock, click here.

More about DigitalBridge Group

DigitalBridge Group, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is a global alternative asset manager focused exclusively on digital infrastructure, including data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, small cells and edge infrastructure. With more than 30 years of sector experience, the firm manages about $108 billion in infrastructure assets for limited partners and shareholders across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, targeting the backbone assets that support the rapidly expanding digital and AI ecosystems.

Average Trading Volume: 4,679,070

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $2.62B

Find detailed analytics on DBRG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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