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SoftBank Group to acquire DigitalBridge for $4b
Transactions - JANUARY 5, 2026

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SoftBank Group to acquire DigitalBridge for $4b

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SoftBank Group Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DigitalBridge Group for $4 billion.

“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.”

“The buildout of AI infrastructure represents one of the most significant investment opportunities of our generation,” said Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge. “SoftBank shares our DNA as builders and long-term investors committed to scaling transformational digital infrastructure. Their vision, capital strength, and global network will allow us to accelerate our mission with greater flexibility, invest with a longer-term

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