SoftBank Group to acquire DigitalBridge Group for $4bn, purchasing all outstanding shares at $16 each in cash. The deal aims to enhance SoftBank’s global AI infrastructure capabilities. Both boards approved the transaction, with DigitalBridge specializing in digital infrastructure assets. SoftBank seeks to advance AI deployment and improve connectivity with the acquisition. The companies expect to finalize the deal in the second half of 2026, with a 15% premium over DigitalBridge’s closing share price and a 50% premium over its unaffected 52-week average closing price. CEO Masayoshi Son notes the importance of expanding infrastructure for next-generation AI data centers to drive innovation.

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