DigitalBridge to Buy ArcLight for Up to $1.05B, Creating $150B Asset Platform
DBRG•DigitalBridge will acquire ArcLight Capital Partners for up to $1.05 billion, including a $650 million base price plus $400 million in contingencies. ArcLight adds 70 GW of power generation and 48,000 miles of transmission assets, creating a combined $150 billion digital and energy infrastructure platform.
1. Transaction Details
DigitalBridge will acquire ArcLight Capital Partners for a total consideration of up to $1.05 billion, comprising a $650 million base purchase price plus up to $400 million in contingent payments. The merger is subject to customary regulatory approvals, limited partner consents and completion of the pending SoftBank acquisition of DigitalBridge.
2. Strategic Rationale
The combination brings together over $150 billion of assets under management, including ArcLight's 70 GW of generation capacity and 48,000 miles of electric and gas transmission infrastructure. This converged platform aims to capitalize on rising demand for computing power, connectivity and electrification by marrying digital and power infrastructure expertise.
3. Integration and Leadership
ArcLight will operate as a separately managed business within DigitalBridge’s platform, maintaining its investment processes and focus on disciplined returns. Founder Daniel Revers will become Vice Chairman of DigitalBridge, while Angelo Acconcia and Jake Erhard assume key leadership roles to drive the integrated platform.
