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SoftBank acquires DigitalBridge Group, Inc.

PUBLIC · SFTBFMar 18, 20266 months ago

Acquiring Company

SoftBank Group

Acquired Company

DigitalBridge Group

Minato CityBoca RatonEnergyHardwareSoftwareMobileArtificial IntelligenceVenture CapitalAngel InvestmentConsultingFinancial Services

Description

SoftBank Group Corp. has acquired DigitalBridge Group, Inc. in a recent merger event. The acquisition raises concerns about the fairness towards DigitalBridge's preferred stockholders, who will not receive cash and will remain as preferred stockholders in the surviving entity. An investigation into the acquisition fairness has been initiated. DigitalBridge's board is under scrutiny for potentially harming stockholder interests.

Company Information

Company

SoftBank Group

Location

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

About

SoftBank has this year executed the sale of about a third of its Alibaba stake through these contracts, a type of derivatives that allows the Japanese company to raise cash immediately while retaining the possibility of holding on to the shares, the report said.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired DigitalBridge Group?

DigitalBridge Group was acquired by SoftBank Group, based in Minato City. The deal was reported on March 18, 2026. SoftBank Group is publicly traded (SFTBF) and operates in Energy.

When did SoftBank Group acquire DigitalBridge Group?

SoftBank Group's acquisition of DigitalBridge Group was reported on March 18, 2026. SoftBank Group Corp. has acquired DigitalBridge Group, Inc. in a recent merger event. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does DigitalBridge Group do?

DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG) is a leading global digital infrastructure firm. It is publicly traded (DBRG), operating in Financial Services, and is based in Boca Raton.

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