SoftBank to Acquire DigitalBridge in $4B Deal to Fuel AI Infrastructure Push
SoftBank Group Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire DigitalBridge Group, Inc.—one of the world’s largest digital infrastructure investment managers—in a transaction valuing the company at approximately $4 billion, including debt. The deal underscores SoftBank’s ambition to anchor the next wave of AI-driven infrastructure as demand surges for data centers, fiber, towers, edge computing, and power-intensive assets.
Under the terms of the agreement, SoftBank will acquire all outstanding DigitalBridge common stock for $16 per share in cash, representing a 15% premium to the company’s December 26, 2025 closing price and a 50% premium to the unaffected 52-week average price as of December 4, 2025.
“As AI transforms industries worldwide, we need more compute, connectivity, power, and scalable infrastructure,” said Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group Corp. “DigitalBridge is a leader in digital infrastructure, and this acquisition will strengthen the foundation for next-generation AI data centers, advance our vision to become a leading ASI platform provider, and help unlock breakthroughs that move humanity forward.”
DigitalBridge CEO Marc Ganzi echoed the long-term strategic fit. “The buildout of AI infrastructure represents one of the most significant investment opportunities of our generation,” he said. “SoftBank shares our DNA as builders and long-term investors committed to scaling transformational digital infrastructure.”
Following the close, DigitalBridge will continue to operate as a separately managed platform led by Ganzi, preserving its global footprint and specialized investment capabilities. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
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