SoftBank to Acquire DigitalBridge for $4 Billion to Boost AI Infrastructure
SoftBank Group agreed to acquire DigitalBridge Group Inc in an all-cash deal valued at about $4 billion, advancing its AI-related digital infrastructure strategy. DigitalBridge, a global alternative asset manager specializing in data centers, cell towers, fiber networks and edge infrastructure, will bolster SoftBank’s AI ecosystem.
1. Acquisition Announcement
SoftBank Group agreed to acquire DigitalBridge Group Inc in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4 billion, marking one of the largest deals in digital infrastructure this year.
2. Strategic Impact
The acquisition will expand SoftBank’s AI-related infrastructure footprint by integrating DigitalBridge’s portfolio of data centers, cell towers, fiber networks and edge computing assets, accelerating deployment of next-generation AI and connectivity services.