SoftBank Group Corp. completed the acquisition of DigitalBridge Group, Inc. from The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Pentwater Capital Management LP, Bank of America Corporation, and others.
SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE:9984) finalized its $3 billion acquisition of DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) on September 30, 2026. The deal, approved by regulators and shareholders, involves SoftBank acquiring all outstanding DigitalBridge shares for $16.00 per share in cash. DigitalBridge will continue operating independently under its current leadership.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The transaction finalizes a $3 billion cash deal, removing DigitalBridge from public markets and expanding SoftBank's digital‑infrastructure holdings.
Market read
A material M&A deal that will affect SoftBank's balance sheet and remove DigitalBridge from public trading, with immediate price implications for both tickers.
What to watch
Regulatory approvals were already secured; integration risk and potential synergies are not yet quantified.
Background
SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) announced the completion of its acquisition of DigitalBridge Group (NYSE:DBRG) after receiving all required regulatory approvals.
Ticker impact
DigitalBridge was acquired by SoftBank for $16 per share in cash, ending its independent public listing.
no further price movement; shareholders receive cash at the agreed price
The acquisition finalizes the transaction, providing a definitive exit price for shareholders.
Market effects
Adds a large digital infrastructure asset to SoftBank's portfolio, potentially boosting its exposure to data‑center and edge‑computing sectors.
Japan‑based SoftBank's outbound M&A may influence other Japanese tech investors to pursue overseas infrastructure deals.
The $3 bn deal is a notable cross‑border transaction in the digital‑infrastructure space.
Counterpoint
SoftBank may be overpaying for DigitalBridge given valuation pressures in the data‑center market.
Key entities
- CompanySoftBank Group Corp.
Japanese conglomerate completing the acquisition.
- CompanyDigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Target of the acquisition, now being taken private.
