DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) surged 9.70% to $15.27 on Monday amid news of its $4 billion acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp. at $16 per share, a 15% premium. The deal, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals, is set to close in the second half of 2026, keeping DBRG as a separate entity under current leadership.

The acquisition aligns with SoftBank Group’s AI expansion strategy, following partnerships for the $500 billion “Stargate” project. SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son emphasized the importance of scalable infrastructure for AI advancement, positioning DBRG as a leader in digital infrastructure and AI data centers under their ownership.

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