10:27 AM EST, 12/29/2025 (MT Newswires) -- DigitalBridge ( DBRG/PJ ) will be acquired by SoftBank in a deal worth around $4 billion, as the Japanese investment giant looks to develop its data center and connectivity capacity for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

SoftBank will indirectly purchase all of DigitalBridge's ( DBRG/PJ ) shares at $16 each in cash, according to a statement Monday. The price tag is a 15% premium to DigitalBridge's ( DBRG/PJ ) closing stock level on Friday, the firms said.

DigitalBridge's ( DBRG/PJ ) shares climbed 9.6% in Monday trade. The stock has gained 35% so far this year. The alternative asset manger invests in properties including data centers, fiber networks, cell towers and power transmission and generation for AI.

SoftBank expects the acquisition to boost its ability to develop, expand and finance infrastructure that's needed for next-generation AI services and applications.

"As AI transforms industries worldwide, we need more compute, connectivity, power, and scalable infrastructure," SoftBank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son said in a statement. "This acquisition will strengthen the foundation for next-generation AI data centers."

The deal, which requires approval from regulators, is expected to be completed in the second half of next year. DigitalBridge ( DBRG/PJ ) will operate as a separately managed platform after the deal wraps up, led by its CEO, Marc Ganzi.

"SoftBank shares our DNA as builders and long-term investors committed to scaling transformational digital infrastructure," Ganzi said. "Their vision, capital strength, and global network will allow us to accelerate our mission with greater flexibility."

On Oct. 30, DigitalBridge ( DBRG/PJ ) reported third-quarter distributable earnings of $0.12 per share, up from $0.06 the year before. Fee revenue improved 22% to $93.5 million on an annual basis.

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